Scoutmaster Minute: This week will be the last meeting for 2021…how did it go so fast? One key upcoming event is the Klondike Derby and patrols may gather over the winter break to upgrade there Patrol sleds that will be used for that event. The plan for this week is for all scouts in a position of responsibility to gather and plan the next several month of activties…basically each patrol should be prepared to run 2-3 meetings between January 4 and March 22.
Growth is never by mere chance; 
it is the result of forces working together.
– James Cash Penney
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. Next Week Dec 14: PLC Mtg (All Scouts in Leadership Positions)
Uniform Class A 
Reminder, this meeting will be in the CUMC Fellowship Hall…meaning indoors, so come prepared with your own mask.
Patrol Leaders and others in position of responsibility should arrive with one or more meeting plan/activity using the attached template. Since we will likely have New Scouts joining us over the next several weeks, a few of the meetings should be oriented with their participation in mind. The link below can help with meeting ideas that can make for a combination of scout skills and fun. http://www.programresources.org/activities/
### All patrol should be thinking about tuning up their Klondike sleds and perhaps using some time during the winter break to fix them and make a patrol flag.
 

2. Service Hours: DEC 18 – Holiday Food Basket Distribution Traffic Control @ CUMC

Mr. Adere, our 893/CUMC Chartering Organization Representative, coordinates with CUMC for other service opportunities for scouts, and has asked for volunteers to help with traffic control to ensure that the Holiday Food Basket distribution runs smoothly. Your time and efforts are appreciated even if you cannot commit to the entire time listed.
 
 
KEY DATES
JAN 28-30: Klondike Derby @Camp Snyder 
FEB 6 & 27: Merit Badge University
MAR 1: Leadership Elections
MAR 18-20: Campout @Sky Meadows
MAR 29: Spring Court of Honor
APR 22-24: New Scout Campout (Location TBD)

IT’S ALL FOR THE SCOUTS!