Scoutmaster Minute: As usual the Troop is very busy at this time of the year. Biggest change is moving the Court of Honor out 2 weeks to October 19. This will ensure the Scouts have sufficient time this week and next to prepare and plan for activities that will take place during the next campout Oct 8-10. The Scouts have also made some decisions to put in place the new leadership team for the next 6 month term. All Scouts named to the list included in this message are expected to attend the training on Sunday, Oct 3 at the Activity Field.
Plan for what it is difficult while it is easy, 
do what is great while it is small.

― Sun Tzu

RANK ADVANCEMENT
  • Austin Wood – Eagle (EBOR 9/22/21)
  • Patrick Lakie – Life (9/21/21)
  • Aaidan Lang – Tenderfoot (9/18/21)
  • James Ferriera – Tenderfoot (9/18/21)
IMPORTANT ACTION ITEMS
A. Rank & Advancement Updates
Since the Court of Honor has been rescheduled for October 19, the last call to file completed blue cards for merit badges with Mr. Treat, Advancement Chair will be on October 12.
B. 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 ASAP 

 
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: A-Frame Lashing/Camporee Prep (Titans)
Uniform Class B (unless seeking advancement)
The Titans are preparing a competition related to lashing to test basic scout craft skills and in preparation for the Mountain Man camping trip which will include similar activities. A review of the campout stations will also be provided.
Scouts will also take time to begin preparing grubmaster groups for the Mountain Man campout. Those plans will be finalized during the October 5 meeting.
2. Activity Oct 2: KlonBike Derby, 8am-Noon
Uniform Class B
After completing the required safety inspection/briefing, each patrol/crew will be released at 10-minute intervals to complete the 10-mile course. Along the way, they will compete in a series of challenges, see attached flyer for more information.
3. Leadership Training Oct 3, 8am – 3pm: All Scouts in Position of Responsibility
Uniform: Class A
The following list represents the new Troop 893 Leadership Team which will come together on Sunday, October 3 to conduct critical team building and planning for the Troops activities over the next 6 months.
Every Scout listed is expected to attend the leadership training. 
This means every Scout should come prepared with at least 1 meeting idea. Meeting template is attached…please print and add details. Here is a link to multiple examples…pick one or more that you think would be fun – https://www.programresources.org/activities/
Leadership
Senior Patrol Leader Patterson, Darius
ASPL Programs Lee, Christopher
ASPL Admin Lakie, Patrick
ASPL New Scouts Wilson, Brendan
ASPL Quartermaster Schuetz, Stephen
PL – Eagles Schultz, Colin
PL – Pandas Mennella, Matthew
PL – Phoenix Patel, Dhilan
PL – Titans Davids, Christopher
PL – Land Sharks Powers, William
PL – NOVA Corp Kinani, Zaid
Troop Guide Powers, John Steven
Troop Guide Smith, Griffin
Troop Instructor Lee, Jonathan
Quartermaster – Eagles
Quartermaster – Pandas
Quartermaster – Phoenix Hud, Robbie
Quartermaster – Titans Schuetz, Stephen
Quartermaster – Landsharks Skare, Erik
Quartermaster – NOVA Corp Ton, Alan
Scribe Schuetz, Dominic
Historian Ferreira, James
Chaplain Aid Schultz, William
Troop Webmaster
Outdoor Ethics Guide Richmond, Christopher
Troop OA Rep
Junior ASM Powers, Benjamin
Junior ASM Staton, Brian
Den Chief Larson, Blake

4. Next Week Oct 5: Mountain Man Shakedown/Station Training (Pandas)
Uniform Class B (unless seeking advancement)
The Pandas will be helping to guide all patrols in preparing for the competitions that will be held during the Mountain Man campout.
All meal plans and tenting arrangements will be finalized as well.
5. Later Next Week Oct 8-10: Mountain Man Campout

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:
  1. Permission slip, printed and signed is required for ALL scouts. No Exceptions. Turn in to SPL Friday evening.
  2. Class A uniform to travel to/from campout. No Exceptions.
  3. Eat dinner before coming Friday evening.
  4. Pack your own gear so you know where you put things.
 
6. Activity: 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 8-10: Mountain Man Rendezvous Camporee
OCT 16: Jamboree on the Air, CUMC Activity Field 10:00AM – 3:00PM
OCT 19: Fall Court of Honor
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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