Scoutmaster Moment
I hope that everyone had a successful start to a great school year! It was great to hear stories about seeing friends, exciting classes and new schools this week. Be Prepared is the Scout motto, nd this applies to many aspects of your life, not just Scouting. Today a massive hurricane hit the Louisiana coast, people in that region prepared for a number of days in advance (and likely even longer). Did you know many of their prep items are part of the Emergency Prep MB? Similar to what our region does for big storms like hurricane, nor’easters or winter snow. Did you also know that many requirements for merit badges, and even some rank advancement, are similar to items that are in your classes? You may be able to leverage activities around you, you just need to Be Prepared.
Important Notes
Sign-up for upcoming campouts
September Horsemanship Campout – Sep 17-19We have an opportunity to camp and do the Horsemanship Merit Badge, as well as a trail ride. Slots are limited and sign up closes on 8/31. Working on the badge, or doing the trail ride are not required as there are other activities (hiking, fishing) also available. There is a $5 for the badge lesson and additional trail ride fee of $48. See details in the sign up.October Mountainman Rendezvous Camporee – Oct 8-10Group size is limited, we need anyone interested to sign up quickly before slots are filled. We attended this event 2 years ago, while it is a new location this year I expect Seneca District to host a fantastic event again. Last time there was a giant catapult, knife throwing, puzzles, 2-man saws, and much more. Final cutoff for this sign up is 9/28
Order of the Arrow Fall Candidate Ordeal – Oct 22-24
Candidates from our Spring OA election and callout who have not been through Ordeal yet and are interested in participating in the Fall Ordeal should discuss this with Mr. Causley (causleyconcepts@gmail.com, cc’d on this message). More information and details will be coming.
Merit Badge Afloat with Sea Scout Ship 1492 – 9/11-12
This is an opportunity to earn 3 badges in one weekend (not an overnight event): Smallboat Sailing, Oceanography, and Weather. See the attached flyer. Scouts must see me to open badges before this event.
Troop Meeting/Activity Outlook
This Week – 8/31 – Troop Meeting