Scoutmaster Minute: Super Bowl Sunday…The GOAT or The Kid. Who will prevail…only time will tell. I just want to see a good game, and leaning a bit towards Tampa on the principal that old dogs can sill hunt. In terms of Scouting, its looks like MBU is shaping up great and lots of solid work being done on Eagle MBs. We also have multiple scouts working on Bird Study and this wekk covering Weather, plus an outing next Saturday. Advancements are continuing and as a Unit we doing out best under the current conditions to keep moving forward with programs and activities. That includes an awesome summer camp adventure that I hope every Scout can attend.

Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.

– Mark Twain

Rank Advancement

  • Spencer Morley – Eagle BOR (2/1/21)

IMPORTANT ITEMS

  1. Merit Badge University: Most of you have taken advantage of the MBU offerings. There have been some schedule adjustments, if anything comes up please notify Mr. Taylor ASAP.

Please come prepared with the worksheet for the MBs your taking. Sign-up Genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BAAA729A6FCC70-893merit

  1. Summer Camp:Please review the attached letter for details and prior email from Mr. Barnett.

Registration has started and first payment is due next week, please use this link https://troop893.com/activities/summer-camp-2021/

If you missed the meeting last week, here is videos highlighting Camp Justice from a Scouts perspective https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn37jI6RmWs

Payment Options & Deadline Scout Check Scout Charge Adult Check Adult Charge
A.      Full Payment (Feb 9) $485 $500 $485 $500
B.      Split payment        
1)      February 9 $242.50 $250 $242.50 $250
2)   March 9 $242.50 $250 $242.50 $250

MEETINGS

  1. This Week – Tuesday FEB 9, 2021: Weather MB (Mr. Wilson)

Uniform – Class A

We will be working on Weather merit badge with help from Mr. Wilson (worksheet attached). Perhaps this would have been better this week during the snowstorm, but the details of this merit badge are quite helpful background for camping and related outings.

This also requires a little field work, which will be worked into the Feb 13 outing as well.

  1. OUTING – Saturday FEB 13, 2021: Bird Study & Weather MB (Mr. Morley/Mr. Wilson)

Uniform – Class B

Field trip for the Bird Study & Weather MB to Neabsco Regional Park. This is an excellent boardwalk that will get us out into the tidal marsh area and create an opportunity to see shorebirds and smaller song birds. Current the weather forecast may include 30% chance of snow, perfect for Weather MB. If necessary we will reschedule, but plan to participate unless advised otherwise. We will likely be joined by several AOLs Scout that may be joining Troop 893 in the spring
Parents & siblings are welcome to join us for the walk or hang out until we are done.

  • Time –  Feb 13, 10:30am arrival, depart by Noon
  • Location – 15125 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA 22191
  1. Rest of FEB 16 & 23, 2021: TBD

Uniform – Class A

Given the uncertainty related to COVID restrictions, we are working with the SPL, ASPLs and PLs to assess options for activities.

Key Dates

FEB 13: Bird Study and Weather Outing, Neabsco Regional Park
MAR 9: Troop Elections   
APR 16-18: New Scout Campout – Poplar Grove, Catoctin Mtns
MAY 28-20: Annual Family Canoe Trip on Shenandoah River    

JUN 20-26, 2021 Summer Camp @Summit’s Camp Justice

IT’S ALL FOR THE SCOUTS!
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Kevin Morley
Scoutmaster, Troop 893
www.troop893.org
703-915-4388
kmorley971@gmail.com

Nattawoapandamen Wewoatamoewagan

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