Scoutmaster Minute This week we held the first elections for the troop and selected all positions. This is a step in the right direction as a Scout-led troop. I am sure all our new leaders will serve with distinction in support of the troop, and should know that all members of the troop are involved to [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: It is always impressive what can be accomplished when we work collectively toward a shared mission. The meeting this past week demonstrated teamwork and the potential for a very useful camp gadget that could be used during the campout this weekend. On this upcoming outing I think there may be moments that challenge us [...]
Scoutmaster Minute This past Friday was International Women’s Day, a day where the achievement of women as leaders, inventors, pioneers and more are celebrated. As this new troop enters its second month I place all of you firmly under the category of pioneers and leaders not just among women but within our Community in general. Continue [...]
Scoutmaster Reminders: New Scouts will begin attending our meetings this week, so please be Courteous, Kind and Helpful. Deadline for Court of Honor recognitions is March 19., please make sure all is submitted to Mr. Treat. Camp cards were distributed last week aa part of our Troop fundraising program. If you did not get them please [...]
Scoutmaster Moment This has been quite the busy week! Member of the troop participated in our first AoL Crossover ceremony. Our single patrol has chosen a name and patrol patch - all hail the Rascal Rabbit Patrol! They have developed a patrol yell and have a design for a (super cool) patrol flag. I cannot wait [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: I strongly encouraged all Scouts to consider how best they can take on a leadership position and push their potential...no leader is perfect and learning never happens without trying. The following Scouts stepped forward to "take the risk" and help lead their peers for the next 6 months. We will induct them into their [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: We completed another successful Merit Badge University under the excellent guidance of Matt Conner, our gracious hosts Paul and Kathy Taylor, and many Merit Badge Counselors. Last week during the Patrol Leadership Council (PLC) the team crafted a solid activities plan through mid-April, which will give the new Leadership team time to catch-up and [...]
Scoutmaster Minute This Friday was the 162nd birthday of Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scouting Movement. Today was the final day of Troop 893's 2019 Merit Badge University, the first in which girls as members of a US troop were able to participate in and now bring “BP’s” vision to everyone. Every scout in the [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: This meeting marked the first time all the girls were together and in uniform, so pictures were taken. We discussed meeting planning and walked through planning the next meeting together, more meeting planning to come. The Website has been getting some updates, be sure to look at it. The calendar is also getting filled in [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: There nothing better than having a Scout describe, in their own words, what they are getting out the program. The following contribution is from Life Scout Lane Meyer: Merit Badge University gives you as a Boy Scout many opportunities to complete new and old merit badges. It is also a good way to have a [...]
