Scoutmaster Moment
This weekend was perfect for camping.  Dry and warm during the day, cool and dry in the evening – the rain from Hurricane Delta even held off until everyone was home and unloaded. My goal for the weekend was to get the troop back into camping mode after most of us hadn’t camped since January’s Klondike, and to work off some basic requirements.  Multiple Scouts earned their Totin’ Chit and Firem’n Chit, plus many rank advancement items marked off. There was a bear bag demonstration, ham radio set up, useful tools created from lashing poles together, hammock hanging, campfire relaxation, and even some charcoal drawings from actual campfire charcoal.  It was wonderful to see everyone bonding and relearning some of those camping skills.  Many thanks to all the adults who came out and assisted throughout the weekend!
Now I see the secret of making the best person, it is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth
– Walt Whitman
Announcements
 Reminders
    • All who come to any Troop related activity will be asked some health screening questions, please check-in with the screener when you arrive.
      • Sick individuals must stay home
      • Individuals must take their temperature the day of the gathering and may NOT attend if their temperature is greater than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
      • Face coverings are required for all individuals at any gathering and must be worn for the entire duration of the gathering.
      • No one with symptoms of COVID-19 or known exposure to COVID-19 in the prior 14 days is allowed to attend any gathering.
  • Activity Field Considerations
    • Camp chairs or waterproof blanket for sitting (such as Tyvek pieces) are recommended
    • Hand sanitizer and a face covering should be considered part of your uniform (right there with bringing your handbook)
    • Bring a water bottle, a flashlight may also be a good idea as it is getting dark when we dismiss and clean up
    • It is outdoors, and bugs can be about – bug spray is also good to have (note: be sure to apply away from other people)
    • We do not have access to the church restrooms, please plan ahead
TROOP MEETING OUTLOOK
This Week – 10/13 – Troop Meeting
Uniform: Field Uniform (Class A) – wear merit badge sash if you have one
Location: CUMC Activity Field
This will be our 2020 Court of Honor.  Normally we have one shortly after our election held every six months, this is our first since las October.  All Troop 893 Scouts and family are encouraged to attend to celebrate all that the Troop and individual scouts have accomplished since the last CoH.
  • Please bring lawn/camp chairs to help with necessary social distancing.  Scouts will sit with their families, and come forward at designated times
  • Scouts will be receiving Merit Badges, rank advancement recognition that they have earned over the past 12 months since we were unable to do this in the Spring.  We will also recognize new members into Troop 893G and induct the new youth leadership team for this next term.
Next Week – 10/20 – Troop Meeting
Uniform: Field Uniform (Class A)
Location: CUMC Activity Field

Activities for hike outing planning & preparation – lead by senior scouts

Planning for Mission Impossible Campout
Next Week – 10/25 –Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST)
Uniform: Field Uniform (Class A) – can wear Class B underneath for option to change
Location: CUMC Activity Field

Scouts in leadership positions are expected to attend leadership training on Sunday, October 25 from 9am to approximately 3pm.  This includes info on troop organization, position responsibilities, basic leadership skills, games, and planning troop activities for this term.

Adult support is requested with support during the day with breakfast, snacks, and lunch.  Please indicate if you are able to assist.
Following Week – 10/27 – Activity
Uniform: Activity Uniform (Class B)
Location: TBD
Halloween activity
Following Week – 10/31 – Hornaday Conservation Project, 9:30-12:30
Uniform: Activity Uniform (Class B)
Location: EC Lawrence Park
Final phase of our Hornaday Conservation Project at EC Lawrence Park
Upcoming Meetings
10/13 – Court of Honor
10/20 – Mission Impossible campout planning and shakedown
10/25 – New Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) date (swapping weekends with campout)
10/27 – Halloween event meeting