Scoutmaster Minute
Today was a great start to our annual Merit Badge University. AND a day like this has not happened for over 900 years (11/11/1111) and will not happen again until 12/12/2121. More specifically, 02/02/2020 is called a palindrome, meaning it reads the same forwards and backwards. I am so glad I was able to share this unique day will my fellow Scouters….perhaps some of you will be there to enjoy it 101 years from now. Who knows what the future will bring, but hopefully Eagle is part of that plan. Many of you are very close and taking the rights steps to get there. Set a goal, like the KC Chiefs!
Rank Advancement
- Eagle – Ryan Mendez (1/27/20)
- Star – Ryan Jastrzembski (1/28/20)
- Star – Patrick Lakie (1/28/20)
Meeting Outlook
1. This Week Feb 4: First Aid Baseball (Titans)Uniform Class A
It would be wise to review Scout Handbook First Aid so your patrol can “hit”. The pitcher is ready to throw fast balls, curves and sliders. Who will be able to make contact for a homer, triple or double, and work the base hits.
2. Do a Good Deed Feb 6: Pack 893 Pinewood Derby
Uniform Class A
Pack 893 is holding its annual Pinewood Derby on Thursday, February 6th, at the Centre Ridge Elementary School at 14400 New Braddock Road, Centreville VA 20121.
Volunteers are needed from 6:00 PM until 8:30 to assist in setting up the track, organizing the races, and judging the “Best Car” categories. Refreshments will also be served.
Volunteers should email Mr. Staton to sign up.
3. Next Next Week Feb 11: TBD (Eagles)
Uniform Class A
Meeting development is is progress.
4. After That Week Feb 18: PLC Mtg (All in Leadership Positions)
Uniform Class A
Patrol Leaders and others in position of responsibility should arrive with one or more meeting plan/activity using the attached template.
Since we will likely have New Scouts joining us over the next several weeks, a few of the meetings should be oriented with their participation in mind.
The link below can help with meeting ideas that can make for combination of scout skills and fun.
PRIORITY: The attached meeting plan template will be used by ASM Programs and SPL for all meetings. If you can bring a draft to the PLC meeting, it will improve the flow and allow us to look ahead a little further to some other events.
http://www.programresources.org/activities/
5. Key Dates
- Feb 9: Merit Badge University (MBU)
- Feb 18: PLC Mtg
- Feb 23: MBU
- Mar 3: Leadership Elections
- Mar 20-22 Outing TBD
- Mar 29: Leadership Training (JLT)
- Mar 31: Spring Court of Honor
- May 1-3: New Scout Campout (New Date)
- May 22-24: Annual Family Canoe Trip
- July 5-11: Summer Camp @Summit Bechtel