Scoutmaster Minute

It was great to see a bunch of Scouts coming out over the weekend to help another Scout complete his Eagle Project. Tis the season of giving, and often the best gift is not material.

 

Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.
– Booker T. Washington

 

Rank Advancement

  • Stephen Schuetz – Star (12/10)

 

Troop Meeting Outlook

1. This Week Dec 17: First Aid in Action – Land Sharks
Uniform Class A 

A. First Aid Review and Skits: This activity will provide a quick refresher on skills that may likely be needed during Klondike Derby competition

B. Klondike Prep: Patrols will finalize plans for upcoming Klondike Sled prep and select the station the Troop will run. This includes determining the current location of the sleds, one is at the activity field.

C. White Elephant Gift Exchange

$10 gift, wrapped. Not “gag” gift, something you might enjoyWhat is a “white elephant exchange”? Gift becomes part of a game where each participant is given a number and based on that number chooses a new gift to open or to “steal” an opened one.  Anyone who is “stolen from” can then pick another new or opened gift.  Gifts can only be “stolen” 2 times before locked down.

 

2. 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

3.  Key Dates

  • 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
  • May 22-24: Annual Family Canoe Trip
  • July 5-11: Summer Camp @Summit Bechtel