Scoutmaster Moment
What a fantastic weekend at the Seneca District Fall “Mountain Man Rendezvous” Camporee! The weather was perfect for the activities, and so many activities! Scouts learned new ways to light fires, made shelter, visited with a blacksmith, challenged each other (and 893B) to tug o war, had some items branded, threw tomahawks and knives – in short made many memories. Camporees like this are fantastic opportunities to demonstrate skills and try new things (with thanks to the adults that help make them happen!). Upcoming campouts like November’s Mission Impossible and hopefully a Sully District Klondike in January are also fun station-based events to show a patrol’s knowledge in friendly competition with other units.
All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
If you never did you should. These things are fun and fun is good.
– Dr. Seuss
Important Notes
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 this with a OA adult.
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.
If you have any questions contact a ASM
Aquatics requirements
Aquatics Requirements at Cub Run Rec Center – Sunday, October 17, 4-6pm. Select a 30 minute slot to meet at the Cub Run Rec Center pool to go over aquatics requirements for 2nd Class: 5b: BSA Beginner Swimmer Test and 5c: Demo Water Rescue and/or 1st Class: 6a: BSA Swimmer Test 6e: Show a Line Rescue.
Annual 893 Mission Impossible Campout Campout, Isaac Walton League, Centreville – November 5-7
This campout is a recruiting event for local Arrow of Light scouts as well as a fun “Mission Impossible” challenge for the 893 patrols to compete. Scouts and Leaders should sign up to let the planners know you will be attending!
Troop 893 Annual Mission Impossible Campout needs volunteer support to run!
Rank Advancement
Congratulations to Our New Life, Star, Tenderfoots, and Scout for their hard work and advancement
Troop Meeting/Activity Outlook