Scoutmaster Minute: Some great Scouting over the weekend at Lane Meyer’s Eagle project along the Blue Bell trail in Bull Run Park. This project was a long time in the making and the final result will benefit hikers and nature lovers for many years. Great support and teamwork from the Troop and friends on both days to install over 30 feet of elevated boardwalk. Remember the hardest thing in Scouting is never getting started.
Do not fear failure but rather fear not trying.
IMPORTANT ACTION ITEMS
A. Horsemanship Campout September 17-19
Sign up for this outing will close on Tuesday, August 31 at midnight, details included on the signup page.
B. Mountain Man Rendezvous Camporee, October 8-10
We attended this event 2 years ago and it was a really awesome experience for all scouts and adults involved!
C. Order of the Arrow – Fall Candidate Ordeal, October 22-24
Multiple Scouts were elected by their peers to become candidates for the Order of the Arrow. This outing is a key step in fulfilling your commitment to OA and moving towards Brotherhood. Candidates should notify me and Mr. Wilson <cw4724@gmail.com> on intent to participate. Details will be forthcoming.
MEETINGS
Reminder that the Patrol assigned to run a meeting also has clean up duty….meaning your Patrol should be the last to leave with approval of SPL and Scoutmaster.
1. This Week Aug 31 Iron Chef Challenge (LandSharks)
Uniform Class B (Class A if seeking advancement)
The Land Sharks have developed a great plan to use each patrols fire building skills to try out some new meal prep ideas. The core ingredients will be provided and will include tortillas, foil, and 2 frozen pre cooked hamburger patties. See following instructions:
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- Each Patrol is expected to bring other spices and ingredients to put in the meal, such as vegetables, spices, sauces, sour cream, or any other food items you wish to add.
- The two things you are not allowed to bring are any “ready to cook” meal such as Ramen, pop-tarts, etc. As well as any meal from a restaurant that has already been made.
- Nova Corp members will be integrated into each patrol for this meeting.
2. Next Week Sept 7: TBD (Eagles)
Uniform Class B (Class A if seeking advancement)
The Eagles have a couple of plans in the hopper, they are deciding which one to use first. Stay tuned.
3. Eagle Court of Honor Sept 11, Henry and Nick Jobe
All members of the Troop 893 family are invited to celebrate the rank of Eagle as earned by Henry and Nick Jobe.
The ceremony will take place at the CUMC Activity Field at 1:00pm on Saturday, September 11.
4. Next Next Week Sept 14: Scout Jeopardy (Phoenix)
Uniform Class B (Class A if seeking advancement)
Be prepared for some laughs and challenges as the Phoenix patrol runs a Scout Jeopardy meeting. Patrols will compete across multiple categories just like the TV show, but Darius is a better host.
5. Future Meeting Outlook: This is the current working plan based on the most recent PLC.
- 9/21: Land Sharks – Steal the Bacon/Preshakedown
- 9/28: Titans: TBD/Shakedown
- 10/5: Fall Court of Honor
- 1012: Pandas – TBD
- 10/19: Eagles – TBD
KEY DATES
SEP 11: Henry/Nick Jobe Eagle Court of Honor
SEP 17-19: Horsemanship Campout
OCT 3: Junior Leadership Training (JLT)
OCT 5: Fall Court of Honor
OCT 8-10: Mountain Man Rendezvous Camporee
OCT 16: Jamboree on the Air, CUMC Activity Field 10:00AM – 3:00PM
OCT 22-24: Fall OA Ordeal @ Camp Snyder for OA Candidates
NOV 5 – 7: Mission Impossible @ Izaak Walton
At the meeting tell me why the quote above matters, you will be rewarded.
IT’S ALL FOR THE SCOUTS!
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Kevin Morley
Scoutmaster, Troop 893
www.troop893.org
Nattawoapandamen Wewoatamoewagan
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