Scoutmaster Minute
Wow…I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. I was very grateful for the opportunity to gather with most of my extended family and friends while visiting the town my wife and I grew up in as kids. Even better, I was able to split the driving duties with my son…so grateful. This past week also found us with a burst of rank advancements, with several more that are very close. Keep up the good work.
He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.
– Epictetus
Rank Advancements
- Anthony Barr – Tenderfoot (11/26)
- Matthew Mennella – Star (11/26)
- Brady Connor – Life (11/26)
Troop Meeting Outlook
1. This Week Dec 03: Troop Night – Eagles
Uniform Class B unless seeking SMC or BOR
The Scout are planning to have a fun night of games like ultimate frisbee, basketball and possibly a little soccer. Likely will add in a little climbing knots session as prep for the weekend.
SPL, ASPLs and PLs should being considering what each patrol needs to do to prep sleds for the Klondike Derby in January and what stations we would like to run this year.
2. Troop Outing Dec 7-8: Lockin @Vertical Rock
Uniform Class B
We have enough Scouts to book the overnight at Vertical Rock climbing center for the upcoming weekend, Saturday, December 7, 9:00 PM – Sunday, December 8, 7:00 AM. Parents will drop-off and pick-up at the site, rides can be arranged with prior notice. If you have not signed up but would like to attend, then read the following and come prepared on Tuesday.
NEED – Confirmation from at least 2 other adults to join me and ASM Wilson.
Three action items:
- Bring $35 to the Tuesday meeting….$30 for climbing and $5 for pizza/drinks.
- Complete online waiver form
- Bring attached permission slip (at minimum each Scout will need sleeping bag & water bottle).
3. Next Week Dec 10: Scout Skills Relay – Pandas
Uniform Class A
We will be hosting several Arrow of Light Scouts that are considering Troop 893 as the next step in their Scouting Journey.
The Pandas have developed a series of activities that combine scouting skills and competition.
4. Next Next Week Dec 17: First Aid in Action – Land Sharks
Uniform Class A
This meeting will several purposes, the first being supporting the requirements of several younger Scouts while doubling as refresher for older Scouts in anticipation of Klondike Derby.
Patrols will finalize plans for upcoming Klondike Sled prep and station the Troop would like to run.
5. Year End and 2020
Meetings will resume after the winter break on January 7
- 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
6. Key Dates
- Dec 7-8: Lockin @Vertical Rock
- 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