Scoutmaster Minute: Looks like everyone enjoyed the Horsemanship Campout this weekend and I am certain the favorable weather was a welcome bonus. This week we will be looking for Scouts to saddle up again for various positions of responsibility. It is also a time to close out merit badges if possible that will be awarded at the Court of Honor. All families should plan to attend the Court of Honor as we recognize the achievements of the Scouts over the past 6 months and welcome the new leadership team. This will all take place October 5th.
Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway.
– John Wayne
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IMPORTANT ACTION ITEMS
A. Rank & Advancement Updates
Since we are having a Court of Honor on October 5, this week will be the last call to file completed bule cards for merit badges with Mr. Treat, Advancement Chair.
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.
## Brian Schultz will tow Troop Trailer, but we still need a 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 21: Leadership/Steal the Bacon/Preshakedown (Land Sharks)
Uniform Class A 
 
Leadership 
A. Senior Patrol Leader Candidates: All scouts interested in running for election as the next Senior Patrol Leader should contact Mr. Morley no later than the 14 August Troop meeting. Candidates must be the rank of Life or higher and be in 9th to 12th grade. Mr. Morley will schedule a time to meet with you, or call, to discuss your goals and ambitions as SPL. The time period for this leadership position is from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022. You must be present to be elected.

B. Patrol Leader: All patrols should prepare for Patrol Leader elections. Scouts interested in running for Patrol Leader for their patrols should discuss their desire with their patrol members. There should be no consecutive terms.

C. Troop Positions of Responsibility: Scouts interested in serving in other positions of responsibility should review the attached Position Guide for information on the various positions available and associated responsibilities. Actively supporting the Troop through a leadership position is required to complete the ranks of Star, Life and Eagle. If a Scout is unable to attend, please advise Mr. Morley of your interest by email.

 
All scouts elected or appointed to a position of responsibility for the Fall term are required to attend the Junior Leadership Training (JLT) on October 3 at the CUMC Activity Field.

Steal the Bacon/Preshakedown
Landsharks will have an activity called Steal the Bacon (a frisbee) in which a Scout must gather the “bacon” and return it to their side of the field. Specifics of the rules will be shared at the meeting.
Scouts will also work together to start thinking about the Mountain Man Rendezvous Campout. This includes review of the various stations that will be the basis of patrol level competitions. Please register your intent to attend so we know how to organize patrols.

2. Future Meeting Outlook: This is the current working plan based on the most recent PLC.

  • 9/28: Titans: TBD/Shakedown
  • 10/5: Fall Court of Honor
  • 1012: Pandas – TBD
  • 10/19: Eagles – TBD
3. Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA), Saturday October 16th

Troop 893 will be operating a JOTA amateur radio station at the CUMC Activity Field on Saturday October 16th from 10am to 3pm. Scouts will learn a little about how radios work and get the opportunity to talk to other scouts and radio operators over the radio in other states and maybe even another country. JOTA is also a great introduction to the Radio, Electronics, and Digital Technology merit badges! Please see the attached flyer for more information. Scouts that are interested should sign up.

Any scouts or adults interested in helping out should review the flyer and sign up at the link above. If you have any questions contact ASM Shawn Morrow.

 

 KEY DATES
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
 
IT’S ALL FOR THE SCOUTS!
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Kevin Morley
Scoutmaster, Troop 893
www.troop893.org
Nattawoapandamen Wewoatamoewagan
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