Scoutmaster Moment
Tuesday’s meeting plan shifted in response to observations during last weekend’s campout with a noted need to review the troop cleaning procedures and give a thorough cleaning to the chuckboxes.  All patrols from both the troops thoroughly cleaned the checkboxes and reviewed the 3-pot cleaning method as well as stove and griddle cleaning procedures.  Fresh air cooking at a campout is fun; getting ill from poor sanitary practices while camping is never, ever fun. Healthy campers are happy campers.
Although we take it for granted, sanitation is a physical measure that has probably done more to increase human life span than any kind of drug or surgery.
– Deepak Chopra
Photos
Chuck Box Clean Up
 
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 meet
    • 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
    • Temperatures are falling, please check the forecast and dress for weather
 
TROOP MEETING/ACTIVITY OUTLOOK
This Week  – 11/17 – PLC
Uniform: Field Uniform (Class A)
Location: CUMC Activity Feild
Scouts in a position of responsibility are expected to attend.  This PLC will be a continuation of the one started at ILST on 10/25, I have sent out a separate note with the list of activities discussed then. We are looking to choose activities and set the schedule for troop meetings and for outings.
All scouts should be in Class A uniform, with their handbook, as well as paper & pen/pencil.  Scouts in leadership positions should be prepared to provide an update of their activities in that position supporting the troop (what is completed, what may be needed).
Next Week  – 11/24 – Troop Meeting
Uniform: Activity Uniform (Class B)
Location: CUMC Activity Field
Patrol Olympic Competitions hosted by the Rascal Rabbits
Upcoming Meetings
11/17 – PLC (all Scouts in position of responsibility)
11/24 – Patrol Olympics – Rascal Rabbits
We will get more info from this week’s PLC
NCAC STEM Career talk related to our Hornaday project!
Thursday Nov 19
7-8pm
Discussion with Invasive Management Area (IMA) staff Gloria Medina. Gloria currently overseas all the IMA sites across Fairfax Co, including the site where we worked.
Key Dates (mark your calendar)

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Nov 17 – Patrol Leader Council (PLC)
JUN 20-26 2021 – Summer Camp at Summit