Scoutmaster Moment
This past week was eventful with some new leadership elected and team being built, a fun troop outing going for a spin around the ice, and participating in our local district recruitment event launching rockets and retiring flags.  Well done! The coming weeks will continue to be busy with campouts, ILST, a Court of Honor, and outings.  All these events present opportunities to practice old skills, learn new skills, meet rank requirements and of course have fun.
Important Notes
Adult Support Needed
We have a number of Boards of Review needed at this week’s meeting for Scouts that have completed Scoutmaster Conferences, or a slated to have them.
Sign-up for upcoming campouts
October Mountainman Rendezvous Camporee – Oct 8-10
Group 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
Adults: we have a parent from 893B to pull the trialer, but still need a grub master for the Big Dogz please see me if interested
Other Events
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 with an OA adult.
Advancement
Congratulations to the following Scouts for their hard work and advancement
Congrats to the scout that earned Life!
Troop Meeting/Activity Outlook 

Water Rocket Recruitment Event – Saturday 9/11

Field Uniform (Class A)

Come out and help potential scouts build and launch water rockets!  This should be a fun event with the district.  Please sign up so we have good head count info.  Scouts are needed for two shifts (or full event) that includes building and launching water rockets, as well as a closing flag retirement ceremony. Volunteers are needed.
This Week  – 9/14 – Troop Meeting 
Uniform: Activity Uniform (Class B) unless seeking rank advancement
Location: CUMC Activity Field
Part 1 – Campout Shakedown
Shakedown for the Horsemanship Campout, get ready for fun weekend of camping and horses (or hiking and fishing if you are less interested in horses).
Scouts attending the campout should bring $15 and each grub group will finalize meal plans. All meal plans must be reviewed by SPL and Scoutmaster before moving on to the rest of the evening’s meeting activities. Will also need a clear count on Scouts that will need to use a Troop tent. 
 
Quartermasters should check gear and Grubmasters should plan to acquire items needed in Action Packs
 
Meal planning for this trip might be a good time to practice before the Mountainman Camporee’s Patrol Cook Off
this year’s focus is on trail meals.  A few individuals from each participating patrol cooks a trail meal for two. On Friday night you bear bag your supplies (food, stove, fuel, utensils) and Saturday you prepare your meal.  Points for cooking style, menu, weight etc. Not tied to a meal time.
 
Part 2 – Gaga Ball run by Rascal Rabbits
Once all meal planning is completed, with approved menus, and all other shakedown activities completed the Rascal Rabbits will facilitate Gaga Ball.  Activity uniform (and perhaps bug spray) are recommended!
 
Horsemanship Campout – 9/17-19
Location: Fort Valley Ranch, Fort Valley, VA 
All Scouts attending this campout should plan to arrive in the parking lot of CUMC on Friday evening no later than 6pm. Here are some critical action items:
  • Permission slip, printed and signed is required for ALL scouts. No Exceptions. Turn in to SPL Friday evening.
  • Class A uniform to travel to/from campout. No Exceptions.
  • Eat dinner before coming Friday evening, no meal is planned as part of the campout.
  • Pack Long Pants – trust me you don’t want to ride a horse in shorts!
  • Parents should be prepared to drive Scouts to the campout.
  • Review requirements for Horsemanship MB if you are signed up for the MB (attached)