Scoutmaster Minute

It is time to give thanks for the support we have within our Scouting family from parents, leaders, chartering organizations and the Scouts themselves. 
Please take a moment to review the announcements below and respond accordingly. Take a few minutes to also review the outlook for the coming 2 months.
I wish you all an excellent Thanksgiving and safe travels to you and yours.

 

Announcements

A. December Outing: We need 25 to make an overnight at one of the local climbing centers work (~$30/Scout) If interest is lacking, then Scouts may have the option, assuming adult support (I am not available), for a lockin @ CUMC gym on December 6-7. 

B. Merit Badge University: complete this survey about which merit badges you would like this year 

C. Summer Camp – Troop 893 will be residents at the James C. Justice Scout Camp at The Summit Bechtel Reserve, July 5-11, 2020. There are over 108 program options, check out the video https://youtu.be/dgefzciGZN0

Troop Meeting Outlook

1. This Week Nov 26 – Advancement Review and/or Board of Review
Uniform Class A

A. TURN IN RECHARTER PAPERWORK & PAYMENT

B. This meeting is opportunity to review handbook or outstanding merit badge requirements and make a push towards rank advancement. Senior scout leadership will be available to support Scouts with signoff and Adult leadership for Scoutmaster Conferences, Merit Badge work, or Board of Review as appropriate.

2. December/January Meetings 
Uniform Class A

Here is general outlook for next several weeks based on what the Scouts decided during the PLC meeting last week. Details will be forth coming.

  • Dec 3 – Troop Night, Eagles
  • Dec 10 – Scout Skills Relay, Pandas
  • Dec 17 – First Aid in Action, LandSharks
  • Dec 24, 31 – No Meeting
  • Jan 7: Sled Prep/Klondike PreShakedown, ALL
  • Jan 14: Klondike Shakedown & Stations Prep/review, ALL
  • Jan 17-19: Klondike Derby
  • Jan 21: TBD, Phoenix

 

3.  Key Dates

  • Dec TBD: TBD  
  • Jan 17-19: Klondike Derby  
  • Feb 2: Merit Badge University (MBU)
  • Feb 9: MBU
  • Feb 23: MBU           
  • Mar 20-22 Outing TBD
  • Mar 31: Spring Court of Honor
  • Apr 24-26: New Scout Campout
  • July 5-11: Summer Camp @Summit Bechtel