Scoutmaster Moment
Going to Summer Camp for the week always has challenges of weather, new activities, overcoming homesickness, camp food options, etc.  This year we had the COVID pandemic thrown in for good measure.  Who would have thought that going through a year+ of pandemic health protocols would have prepared us for a Norovirus outbreak at camp?  The Scouts did well under challenging circumstances of maintaining health protocols that have been familiar over the past year and ad adapting to the loss of Aquatics activities at camp.  As a result the camp beat the CDC expected 300+ cases and had less than 20, due to the coordination with 26 local, state, and federal agencies and efforts of all campers.  We had Scouts rank up, and we had many merit badges completed, new skills learned and many smiles. Many thanks to the adults who made this week possible!
A week of camp life is worth six months of theoretical teaching in the meeting room.
– Lord Baden-Powell
 
An entire sea of water can’t sink a ship unless it gets inside the ship.  Similarly, the negatively of the world can’t put you down unless you allow it to get inside you.
– Unknown
Announcements
Troop Mask Guidance
Guidance for mask use by state and federal officials is shifting, however as a Troop we still follow the guidance of our Charter Organization (CUMC) until they specify a change.  Please continue to wear a mask at all troop events until notified otherwise.
Rank Advancement
Congrats to the scout who made Tenderfoot and to the one that made Second Class!
TROOP MEETING/ACTIVITY OUTLOOK
This Week  – 6/29 – Troop Meeting 
Uniform: Activity Uniform (Class B)
Location: CUMC Activity Field
The Venture Crew will be hosting the meeting this week with activities centered on Crew info and High Adventure bases.  Scouts are asked to bring a full water bottle and a camp chair.
This week is going to be warm, hydration is important.  Note that the uniform is activity uniform (troop t-shirt, not button down)
Next Week  – 7/6 – Troop Meeting 
Uniform: Field Uniform (Class A)
Location: CUMC Activity Field
Working on Geology MB
Upcoming Activities per PLC
Patrols should plan ahead so meetings can be online (virtual) if necessary.  Alternatively, activities could be planned as a weekend outing outside.
Patrols Leaders are reminded that plans for meetings should be submitted to the SPL and Scoutmaster 2 weeks in advance (at minimum). Meeting plans should have details for what will happen.  Information for Troop News inclusion should also be provided (items Scouts should bring to the meeting, and short statement of what the meeting will be about).
7/6 – Geology MB review
Key Dates (mark your calendar)

Full calendar is also available from Troopmaster subscription calendar

JUL 27 – Patrol Night
AUG 13-15 2021 – Camping at Lake Arrowhead