Scoutmaster Minute: I am looking forward to seeing everyone this week, expecially since the weather is looking favorable. It will still be dark, so make sure you have your headlamps/flashlights. This first meeting will be busy with various leadership elections, so we need everyone to fall in line quickly and follow COVID protocols as we have the past several month…nothing new there.
The leader has to be practical and a realist,
yet must talk the language of the visionary and the idealist.
—Eric Hoffer
IMPORTANT ITEMS
Summer Camp: We really need folks to make there intent to participate in summer camp now.
Registration has started and is needed, please use this link https://troop893.com/activities/summer-camp-2021/
| 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 9 MAR 2021: Troop Elections @ Activity Field
Uniform – Class A
Lots happening this Tuesday…this will be the order of business.
- Order of the Arrow– Will have several Scouts that will be on the ballot for consideration as new members of OA. Scouts attending the meeting will be the only ones that will have the privilege of voting for their peers.
- Nova Corp– Current Nova Corp will transition into permanent patrols. ###All Nova Corp scouts should be prepared to turn in the red neckerchiefs.
- Troop Leadership– Elections for SPL and Patrol Leader. Any Scout considering the position of Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) must contact me before 5pm Monday. No exceptions.After SPL selection, each Patrol will then select a new Patrol Leader.
- Positions of Responsibility– All other positions require a Scout to add their name to the signup sheet at the meeting for consideration by the new SPL and Scoutmaster. 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 can 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)
- Eagle Project – Saturday 13 MAR 2021 @ Camp Snyder Woodshop
Brian Staton’s Eagle Scout Project involves constructing bat houses that will be installed at the Conway Robinson State Park.
This project is an excellent example of conservation and public health since bats help reduce the mosquito population. See attached flyer for additional details and please contact Brian if you are able to attend.
Date : March 13th
Time : 6PM – 9 PM*
Location: Camp Snyder Woodshop, 6100 Antioch Road, Haymarket, VA 20169
RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CAAA628A20-brian
Note – All Scouts need service hours, especially conservation service hours, which will also count towards the 50th Anniversary EPA/BSA Award.
- 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.
- 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 at the activity field. 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.
- 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).
- 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
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