Scoutmaster Minute: Okay we had a great response to merit badge university, so use the next 2 weeks wisely and fill in the gaps. Hard work is rewarded in many ways, first and foremost in your own mind with the knowledge that you can, and second outwardly by earning a merit badge that will keep you moving forward on that journey to Eagle.
Putting off an easy thing makes it hard.
Putting off a hard thing makes it impossible.
— George Claude Lorimer
Rank Advancement
- Joseph Barnett – Life (2/14/21)
- Christopher Richmond – Star (2/14/21)
IMPORTANT ITEMS
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
- This Week – Tuesday FEB 16, 2021: Weather MB (Mr. Wilson)
Uniform – Class A
We are privileged to have Chief Joshua Belcher from Air Station Kodiak’s Weather Office joining us to discuss…yes weather. That would be Kodiak Alaska where ASM Scott Powers is currently stationed with the Coast Guard.
This represents an opportunity to speak and learn from an actual meteorologist, so even if you’re not working to complete the Weather MB, please join the meeting and thank Chief Belcher for his service to the Nation.
- OUTING – Saturday FEB 20, 2021: Bird Study & Weather MB (Mr. Morley/Mr. Wilson)
Uniform – Class B
RESCHEDULED – 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 is looking good. We will be joined by several AOLs Scout that may be joining Troop 893 in the spring, so please come and meet them.
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
- Next Week – Tuesday FEB 23, 2021: TBD
Uniform – Class A/B
Key Dates
FEB 20: 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
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Attachments area
Preview YouTube video GoPro: Summit at Bechtel Reserve
GoPro: Summit at Bechtel Reserve