Scoutmaster Minute: Yesterday morning I explored the Diamond Head Crater outside of Honolulu and made sure that Troop 893 was represented. One of the unique things I got to see on that hike was a helicopter extraction from the top of the crater (sadly someone took a bad fall), example of the Search & Rescue Merit [...]
Scoutmaster Moment I was sad to miss this week’s meeting due to flu, in part because I truly enjoy seeing what the troop does each week and because - well being sick is no fun at all. Fortunately I recovered by the end of the week and was able to join over 900 area Scouters at [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Today we wrapped up another successful Merit Badge University with lots of energy and motivation. Thank you to all the Merit Badge Counselors for the time and effort in helping our Scouts grow, ASM Matt Conner for organizing everyone and The Taylor's for the generous meeting space. On Friday evening, we had the honor of [...]
Scoutmaster Moment We have many to thank after a number of events this week. A highly successful MBU due to the hard work of MBU coordinators Mr. Conner and Mr. Causley and the many Merit Badge Counselors who make the event happen. Thanks to Mr. Pschigoda’s efforts on Mission Impossible and his outreach with Tony’s Pizza [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Fun day with the Daytona 500 happening and President Trump taking a pace lap to lead the field as we celebrate President's Day tomorrow. Personally I am pulling for #24 William Byron...Eagle Scout! Lots of goals being set today, so hope that our Scouts are setting their sights on the next stage in their journey which [...]
Scoutmaster Moment Spring is coming soon, and with it elections and a new leadership term. Think about ways you would like to serve the troop, perhaps some ideas you may have to make the troop even better. The troop has had a great year and is going in a good direction, how can you contribute to [...]
Scoutmaster Minute Leadership is a key element of Scouting, especially as a Scout seeks to complete the ranks of Star, Life and Eagle. On March 3, we will begin the process of transitioning to the Spring 2020 term by electing a new Senior Patrol Leader and Patrol Leaders. All those planning to run for SPL should [...]
Scoutmaster Moment This week marked the celebration of the troop’s first birthday. On 1 February 2019 we welcomed 7 new scouts in the new 893G troop, but also in joining the 893 family of scouting units. It seems wholly appropriate to have welcomed two new scouts into the troop on the occasion, as well as recognizing [...]
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 [...]
Scoutmaster Moment Happy Birthday 893G! This week marks the first year of our charter under BSA. This week’s meeting will be a celebration of all you have accomplished in the past year - it is quite a bit! We’ve grown from 7 initial scouts, attended 8 campouts (including a week at summer camp), held 2 elections [...]
