Scoutmaster Minute: The next few months will see quite a lot of activity. I will stress the importance of Nova Corp getting out to these events that count towards the 10 non-Troop meeting activities necessary for advancement. This includes getting those camping nights which were very hard to come by in the last year. The Troop has some great outings scheduled and I encourage everyone to take advantage of these events to the maximum extent possible.

Everything flows, and nothing abides,
everything gives way, and nothing stays fixed.
–Heraclitus

RANK ADVANCEMENT
  • Brendan Wilson – Life (8/31)
  • Andre Dang – Life (8/31)
 
IMPORTANT ACTION ITEMS

A. Horsemanship Campout September 17-19

Sign up for this outing closed on Tuesday, August 31. Looking like a great turnout.
## Need a driver to tow Troop Trailer and grubmaster for Big Dogz.
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!
Group size is limited so we need an idea of who is going ASAP, final cutoff will be Tuesday, Sept 28 at midnight.
## Need a driver to tow Troop Trailer and grubmaster for Big Dogz.

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. Details will be forthcoming.
Candidates should notify me and Mr. Wilson on intent to participate. 

 
MEETINGS

Remember 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 Sept 7:  Cravats 4 First Aid (Eagles)
Uniform Class B (Class A if seeking advancement)
The Eagles will be guiding each Patrol in making cravats for the Troop and then using the results for several 1st aid skills. This will be primarily focused on using the cravats to make a sling and perform other bandaging needs that may be necessary in the field.
 

2. Eagle Court of Honor Sept 11 @1:00, Henry and Nick Jobe

Uniform Class A w/Merit Badge Sash
 
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.
 

3. Eagle Project Sept 11, Matthew Sezen @ SYA Sports Park

Uniform Class B
 
Matthew is seeking support for rebuilding barrier fencing at the SYA Sports Park (6626 Bull Run Post Office Rd, Centreville, VA 20120) on Saturday, Sept 11, and may extend to Sunday if not completed. The project will begin at 9am and attendees are encouraged to bring work gloves, bug repellent, a mask, and a hat if desired. If possible please bring extra ratchets, socket sets (specifically 3/4ths inch), a sledgehammer, and gallon jugs filled with water for the concrete. RSVP using the QR Code on the attached flyer.
4. 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 11-12: Matthew Sezen Eagle Project
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 Campout @ Izaak Walton
NOV 6: Scouting for Food Notification
NOV 13: Scouting for Food Collection
 
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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