Scoutmaster Minute: For the record…the Troop 893 family is Simply the Best. I very much enjoyed seeing all the Scouts participating in the Merit Badge University the past few weeks. Equally important is the gratifude for the leaders that share their time and knowledge to run the classes and sit on several Boards of Review. Hard works is rewarded with sucess and many of you either completed or made significant progress on multiple merit badges. Well done.

I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life
as by the obstacles which he has had to overcome while trying to succeed.

~ Booker T. Washington

RANK ADVANCEMENT

  • Blake Larson – Tenderfoot (2/28/21)

IMPORTANT ITEMS

Summer Camp: We really need folks to make there intent to participate in summer camp now. 

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 02 MAR 2021: Journey to Eagle (Zoom)

Uniform – Class A

SPL Mikey Hannett and his team decided that it would be timely for many Scouts to review the key milestones for reaching Eagle. Mr. Wood has been an excellent resource for Scouts in the Troop that are at the Life rank and seeking guidance on completing Eagle. That said there are several things all Scouts need to make this journey successful. Recent Eagle Scouts will share insights on their journey and key tips to help you stay organized and focused on the task before you.

  1. Troop Elections – Tuesday MAR 9 @ Activity Field

Uniform – Class A

It is time again to start the transition to the next Scout Leadership Team. All Scouts should be thinking about how they can provide service to the Troop as a leader to give back and help those that have helped them advance.

Elections are held Troop wide for SPL and within a Patrol for Patrol Leader. All other positions require a Scout to add their name to the signup sheet for consideration by the new SPL and Scoutmaster.

Currently only Charlie Schmidt has expressed his interest in the position of Senior Patrol Leader (SPL), if other scouts are interested they should contact me ASAP.

Positions of Responsibility are especially critical for Scouts seeking to advance to Star, Life and Eagle, but many are open to all Scouts. There are many options, so please review the attached document if you’re not familiar with a position or would like to know more. You could also talk to the Scout current in the position. Yes talk, primitive I know, but highly effective when exercised properly.

In all cases you must be present to be considered. If for some reason you are unable to attend please let me know ASAP.

ALL THOSE SELECTED FOR A POSITION WILL BE EXPECTED TO ATTEND LEADERSHIP TRAINING ON SUNDAY, MARCH 21 (backup date is April 11)

  1. Next Next Week – Tuesday 16 MAR 2021: New Scouts Begin, OA Call Out Ceremony @ Activity Field

Uniform – Class A

Tonight is the night we welcome the next Nova Corp Patrol. We will also be transitioning the current Nova Corp members into regular patrols. This evening will close with an Order of Arrow “Call Out” Ceremony for Scouts that have been elected to join OA in the past year.

  1. Troop Leadership Training – Sunday 21 MAR 2021@ Activity Field

Uniform – Class A

Important: All scouts in new leadership positions are expected to attend troop leadership training on Sunday, 21 March from 8:30AM to approximately 2:00PM.

We will do team building exercises (games!) and conduct refreshers on troop organization, position responsibilities, basic leadership skills, and begin planning troop activities for the next 6 months.

We will also need adult assistance for breakfast, snacks, and lunch. More to follow.

  1. Week After Next Next Week – Tuesday 23 MAR 2021: 10 Essentials/Camping 101 @ Activity Field

Uniform – Class A

This meeting will be run to orient and prepare New Scouts for the April campout and work through some of the key requirements in Scout, Tenderfoot and 2nd Class Ranks. All of these activities will apply the EDGE method. The intent is also to remind everyone of the 10 essentials prior to spring break. This is a great time to check gear, make sure it’s all in good order and still fits (boots, rain gear).

  1. After Spring Break

Things will move very fast after spring break, so lets make sure everyone is looking ahead.

4/6 – Meeting will be moved to Saturday, 4/10

4/10 – Meal Planning and Cooking demo, preshakedown for New Scout Campout

4/13 – Final Shakedown, Nova Corp packout, Patrols station plans finalized

4/16-18 – New Scout Campout @ Poplar Grove, Catoctin Mtns
4/20 –  Spring Court of Honor

Key Dates

MAR 9: Troop Elections   
MAR 21: Junior Leadership Training
APR 16-18: New Scout Campout – Poplar Grove, Catoctin Mtns
APR 20: Spring Court of Honor
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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