893G Troop News APRIL 5, 2025
Come one, come all to the Court of Honor this Tuesday at CUMC at 7pm. [...]
893G Troop News MARCH 29, 2025
Don't forget to bring your sweatshirt money to Alyssa this week. She will only order [...]
893G Troop News MARCH 23, 2025
New Scout Campout sign ups coming soon. Yay! WEEKLY MEETINGS NOTE DATE CHANGE!! Tues, [...]
893G Troop News MARCH 16, 2025
WEEKLY MEETINGS NOTE DATE CHANGE!! Tues, March 18 – St Patrick’s Day Meeting (Class [...]
893G Troop News MARCH 9, 2025
WEEKLY MEETINGS Tues, March 11 – New Scouts! (Class A Uniform) When: 7-8:30PM Where: [...]
893G Troop News MARCH 3, 2025
WEEKLY MEETINGS Tues, March 4 – Elections and Mardi Gras (Class A Uniform) When: [...]
Troop News – March 2, 2025
Sign Ups! Elizabeth Furnace Campout (Mar 21-23): We will camp at the Elizabeth Furnace group [...]
Troop News – February 23, 2025
Sign Ups! Elizabeth Furnace Campout (Mar 21-23): We will camp at the Elizabeth Furnace group [...]
Troop News – Feb 16, 2025
Sign Ups! AJ's Eagle Project (Sat, Feb 22 at Lions Club Camp) Elizabeth Furnace Campout [...]
Troop News – February 9, 2025
Weather Notice: If Fairfax County schools are closed on Tuesday (either all-day or for evening [...]
893G Troop News FEBRUARY 24, 2025
WEEKLY MEETINGS Tues, February 25 – Truck Transportation (part 2) (Class A Uniform) [...]
893G Troop News FEBRUARY 17, 2025
WEEKLY MEETINGS Tues, February 18 – Truck Transportation (Class A Uniform) When: 7-8:30PM Where: [...]
893G Troop News FEBRUARY 2, 2025
WEEKLY MEETINGS Tues, February 4 – Skyline Trampoline Park (Class B Uniform) When: 7-8:30PM? [...]
Troop News – February 2, 2025
Scout Sunday (Feb 9) The troop is looking for some representatives to attend the 9:30 [...]
Troop News – January 26, 2025
Stargazing Campout @ Sky Meadows State Park (Feb 1-2) Sky Meadows is a backpacking trip (the [...]
Troop News – Jan 19, 2025
Stargazing Campout @ Sky Meadows State Park (Feb 1-2) Sky Meadows is a backpacking trip (the [...]
Troop News – Jan 12, 2025
Please note: The Scoutmaster will be out of town this week. New Sign Ups! Merit [...]
893G Troop News JANUARY 19, 2025
WEEKLY MEETINGS Week Of Tues, January 21 – Patrol Night When: when your patrol [...]
893G Troop News JANUARY 12, 2025
WEEKLY MEETINGS Tues, January 14 – Challenge (Class A Uniform) When: 7-8:30PM Where: CUMC (inside) [...]
Troop News – Jan 5, 2025
Happy Snow Day! Jan 7 - Patrol Leader Council (PLC) When: 7-8 PM Where: Zoom [...]
893G Troop News JANUARY 5, 2025
WEEKLY MEETINGS Tues, January 7 – Search and Rescue First Aid (Class A Uniform) When: [...]
Troop News – Winter Break 2024
Thanks for a great 2024! Winter camp at Shenandoah River State Park (Feb) Rock climbing [...]
893G Weekly Troop News DECEMBER 15, 2024
WEEKLY MEETINGS Tues, December 17 - Winter Holiday Meeting (UGLY SWEATERS) When: 7-8:30PM Where: [...]
893B Troop News – December 15, 2024
Eagle Project Opportunity Oliver's Eagle Project tomorrow! This Week (Dec 17) - Winter Break [...]
893B Troop News – December 8, 2024
Eagle Project Opportunity Sign up to help at Oliver's Eagle Project: 12/15/2024, 10:00 AM - [...]
893B Troop News – December 1, 2024
Dec 3 - Troop Meeting When: 7-8:30 PM Where: CUMC fellowship hall What: Quacker Patrol [...]
893G Troop News DECEMBER 8, 2024
WEEKLY MEETINGS Tues, December 10 – Nature Art (Class A Uniform) When: 7-8:30PM Where: CUMC [...]
893G Troop News DECEMBER 1, 2024
WEEKLY MEETINGS Tues, December 3 – Mission Impossible Prep (Class A Uniform) When: 7-8:30PM Where: [...]
893G Troop News – NOVEMBER 24, 2024
WEEKLY MEETINGS Tues, November 26 – NO MEETING Happy Thanksgiving! I’m Thankful for ALL of [...]
893G Troop News NOVEMBER 17, 2024
WEEKLY MEETINGS Tues, November 19 – Sewing (Class A Uniform) When: 7-8:30PM Where: CUMC (inside) [...]
893G Troop News, NOVEMBER 12, 2024
WEEKLY MEETINGS Tues, November 19 – Sewing (Class A Uniform) When: 7-8:30PM Where: CUMC (inside) [...]
893G Troop News, NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Please make sure you are signed up for Mission Impossible! We are sleeping in [...]
893G Troop News NOVEMBER 3, 2024
NO MEETING this week - we will have a PLC at Ms. Kris's house. The [...]
893G Troop News OCTOBER 22, 2024
WEEKLY MEETINGS Tues, October 22 – Games and Fun! (Class B Uniform) When: 7-8:30PM Where: [...]
893G Troop News OCTOBER 14, 2024
Please remember which meetings you are responsible for and get a meeting plan to your [...]
Troop News — 24 SEP 2023
Congratulations! Luke - Eagle David - 1st Class Sauren - 1st Class Tues, Sep 26 [...]
Troop News — 17 SEP 2023
Congratulations! Charles - Tenderfoot Aaidan - 2nd Class Alejandro - 1st Class Amogh - 1st Class [...]
Troop News — 10 SEP 2023
Previously... Antietam National Battlefield Park Troop Elections! We are selecting a new leadership team at [...]
Troop News — Labor Day 2023
Tues, Sep 5 - Troop Meeting When: 7-8:30 PM Where: CUMC activity field What: Time [...]
Troop News — 27 AUG 2023
Service Opportunity! The Lions Club of Clifton provided a great service to 893 - give [...]
Troop News — Back To School 2023
Service Opportunities! Sat, Aug 26: Tyler's Eagle project Come out to help Tyler with his [...]
Troop News — 13 AUG 2023
Previously... Camping @ Marsden Tract! Tyler's Eagle Scout Project Don't forget to sign up! 🙂 [...]
Troop News — 6 AUG 2023
Tues, Aug 8 - Troop Meeting When: 7-8:30 PM Where: CUMC activity field What: Campout [...]
Troop News — 30 JUL 2023
Previously... Sky Meadows! TIME CRITICAL SIGN UP - FALL CLIMBOREE Registration for Climboree activities will [...]
Troop News — 23 JUL 2023
TIME CRITICAL SIGN UP - FALL CLIMBOREE Registration for Climboree activities will open on July 29. [...]
Troop News — Swamp Edition 2023
Greetings from Catahoula, LA! The Scoutmaster is on a high adventure trek this week. He [...]
Troop News — 9 JUL 2023
Tues, July 11 - Troop Meeting Where: CUMC activity field When: 7-8:30 PM What: Let's build a [...]
Troop News — Independence Day 2023
Congratulations! David - 2nd Class Nethan - 1st Class Summer Camp! We are back! [...]
Troop News — Father’s Day 2023
Congratulations! Sauren - 2nd Class Erik - Star Eagle Service Project! Matthew will do [...]
Troop News — 11 JUN 2023
Congratulations! Liam - 1st Class William - Eagle🥳🎉 Summer Camp Prep! The patrols did [...]
Troop News — 5 JUN 2023
Summer Camp Prep! This week the patrols will focus on preparing for summer camp. They [...]
Troop News — Memorial Day 2023
Congratulations! Anders - Eagle Scout 50th Annual Family Canoe Trip! Great job out on the [...]
Troop News — 21 MAY 2023
Help needed! Troop 1137 is holding their OA elections on Monday, May 22 @ 7 [...]
Troop News — Mother’s Day 2023
Congratulations! Star Rank - Mehul and Dhilan Eagle Court of Honor for Mikey You are [...]
Troop News — 7 MAY 2023
Congratulations! Star Rank - Ian and Blake Previously... Making stuff from soap! Spring Ordeal Tues, [...]
Troop News — 30 APR 2023
Congratulations! Scout Rank - Eddie, Jackson, Amir, and Collin OA Ordeal honor - Ian, Blake, [...]
Troop News — 23 APR 2023
We had so much fun at the New Scout Campout 2023! Eagle Projects! Don't forget [...]
Troop News — 16 APR 2023
Last Chance Sign Up! New Scout Campout (April 21-23) - we need sign ups to [...]
893G Troop News – 26 Feb 2023
Happy End of February Scouts and Parents! The year is already 1/6 gone and time [...]
Troop News- 27 MAR 2022
Scoutmaster Minute: The first Troop News I sent was October 1, 2017. By my estimate this [...]
Troop News- 20 MAR 2022
Scoutmaster Minute: It appears that spring has sprung and the advantge went to the Scouts on [...]
Trooop news- 13 MAR 2022
Scoutmaster Minute: Today, the new leadership team completed their training and outlined activites for next few [...]
Troop news- 06 MAR 2022
Scoutmaster Minute: Everyone attending Summer camp should review the materials shared in prior email and plan [...]
Troop news- 27 FEB 2022
Scoutmaster Minute: Today was the last official day of this years Merit Badge University and we [...]
Troop News- 20 FEB 2022
Scoutmaster Minute: Mr. Wilson had a great crew join him for a hike at Great Falls [...]
Troop News- 13 FEB 2022
Scoutmaster Minute: Okay the thinking caps were smoking at the last meeting decoding the cipher..great activitiy [...]
Troop News 06 FEB 2022
Scoutmaster Minute: It was great to see a lively gaggle of Scouts in attendance for Merit [...]
Troop news- 30 JAN 2022
Scoutmaster Minute: A bunch a hearty Scouters braved the winter freeze for some slipping and [...]
Troop news-23 JAN 2022
Scoutmaster Minute: We have a big week ahead of us as we approach the first Klondike [...]
Troop News- 17 JAN 2022
Scoutmaster Minute: Another dose of Mother Nature abilet a little sloppy always makes for fun weekend...hope [...]
Troop News- 10 JAN 2022
Scoutmaster Minute: Mother nature delivered an extra week of winter break...hope you all used the time [...]
Troop news- 02 JAN 2022
Scoutmaster Minute: Hello 2022! There are 31,536,000 seconds in a year...use them efficiently and wisely. Troop [...]
Troop news- 12 Dec 2021
Scoutmaster Minute: This week will be the last meeting for 2021...how did it go so fast? [...]
Troop News- 05 Dec 2021
Scoutmaster Minute: Last weekend was a busy time for some new Troop 893 Eagle Scouts, Austin [...]
Troop News- 27 NOV 2021
Scoutmaster Minute: That second or third round of Thanksgiving leftovers and desserts ...so tasty. Hope you [...]
Troop News- 21 NOV 2021
Scoutmaster Minute: I would encourage all Scouts to Give Thanks as you gather with family and friends [...]
Troop News- 14 Nov 2021
Scoutmaster Minute: Wow, what a great Scouting for Food weekend, between both Troops we collected 7,540 [...]
Troop News- 07 Nov 2021
Scoutmaster Minute: Well fall is here and winter is knocking on the door. It was 28 [...]
Troop News- 31 Oct 2021
Scoutmaster Minute: What a Boo-tiful weekend, hope all were able to enjoy some tricks or [...]
Troop News- Oct 24 2021
Scoutmaster Minute: It was great to be inside for the Court of Honor this past [...]
893G Troop News – 10 Oct 2021
Scoutmaster Moment What a fantastic weekend at the Seneca District Fall “Mountain Man Rendezvous” Camporee! [...]
893G Troop News – 3 Oct 2021
Scoutmaster Moment Developing leadership skills are one of the aims of the Scouting program. Today [...]
Troop news: Sep. 26, 2021
Scoutmaster Minute: As usual the Troop is very busy at this time of the year. Biggest [...]
KlonBike Derby
Don't forget to register for the KlonBike Derby this coming Saturday (October 2)! We also [...]
Troop news: Sep. 19, 2021
Scoutmaster Minute: Looks like everyone enjoyed the Horsemanship Campout this weekend and I am certain the [...]
Troop news: Sep. 12, 2021
Scoutmaster Minute: Some busy times on our hands with Eagle projects, Eagle Court of Honor, campouts, [...]
893G Troop News – 19 Sep 2021
Scoutmaster Moment What a beautiful weekend for camping! The brief dinner time rain shower merely [...]
893G Troop News – 12 Sep 2021
Scoutmaster Moment This past week was eventful with some new leadership elected and team being [...]
893G Troop News – 29 Aug 2021
Scoutmaster Moment This holiday weekend has ushered in beautiful weather that reminds us that Fall [...]
Troop News Sep. 5, 2021
Scoutmaster Minute: The next few months will see quite a lot of activity. I will stress the [...]
Troop News Aug. 29, 2021
Scoutmaster Minute: Some great Scouting over the weekend at Lane Meyer's Eagle project along the Blue [...]
Upcoming Events
MAR 14: New Scout Parent Orientation Meeting MAR 24 - 26: Leadership Training Campout [...]
893G Troop News – 29 Aug 2021
Scoutmaster Moment I hope that everyone had a successful start to a great school year! [...]
893G Troop News – 22 Aug 2021
Scoutmaster Moment Tomorrow is the start of a new school year. A fresh start with [...]
893G Troop News – 15 Aug 2021
Scoutmaster Moment This weekend was a great campout at Lake Arrowhead in Luray. A first [...]
893G Troop News – 8 Aug 2021
Scoutmaster Moment Summer is wrapping up slowly. Our last summer campout is coming up this [...]
893G Troop News – 1 Aug 2021
Scoutmaster Moment This past week I had the distinct honor of staffing one of the [...]
893G Troop News – 25 July 2021
Scoutmaster Moment This week’s note is a bit shorter as I’m sitting at a picnic [...]
893G Troop News – 27 June 2021
Scoutmaster Moment Going to Summer Camp for the week always has challenges of weather, new [...]
893G Troop News – 20 June 2021
Scoutmaster Moment Today was an early start and long bus ride to Summit Bechtel Reserve. [...]
893G Troop News – 14 June 2021
Scoutmaster Moment Congratulations to the 893 Scouts graduating this past week from Centreville HS and Westfields HS! [...]
893G Troop News – 6 June 2021
Scoutmaster Moment This weekend was an eventful weekend for Troop 893G History with two Eagle Courts of [...]
893G Troop News – 30 May 2021
Scoutmaster Moment Memorial Day Weekend always marks the start of Summer activities as well as [...]
893G Troop News – 23 May 2021
Scoutmaster Moment Saturday was a Troop hike through the Manassas National Battlefield, and I’m disappointed to have [...]
893G Troop News – 16 May 2021
Scoutmaster Moment This weekend marks a major milestone for our Troop - the first Eagle Court of [...]
893G Troop News – 9 May 2021
Scoutmaster Moment Today is Mother’s Day, I do hope you have given a hug to [...]
893G Troop News – 2 May 2021
Scoutmaster Moment May is here, celebrating the start of May began as an ancient celebration [...]
893G Troop News – 25 Apr 2021
Scoutmaster Moment Everyone has likely heard of Paul Revere and his Midnight Ride on 18 [...]
893G Troop News – 18 Apr 2021
Scoutmaster Moment This weekend we returned to camping, setting out tents and sitting around the [...]
893G Troop News – 11 Apr 2021
Scoutmaster Moment Today was a beautiful day to be outside honing leadership skills and planning [...]
893G Troop News – 5 Apr 2021
Scoutmaster Moment With apologies for the delayed note this week, I got my 2nd COVID [...]
893G Troop News – 28 Mar 2021
Scoutmaster Moment Spring Break is here, this week is bracketed by Passover and Easter. Both [...]
Troop News: Aug 22, 2021
Scoutmaster Minute: Big day and week ahead. I wish you all the best in getting back [...]
Troop News: Aug. 15, 2021
Scoutmaster Minute: Time is a funny thing...sometimes it cannot go by fast enough and other times insanely fast. [...]
Troop News: July 25, 2021
Scoutmaster Minute: Game time fellas, need better picture of who is going to the campout [...]
Troop News: May 30, 2021
Scoutmaster Minute: The Troop 893 Scouters have yet again demonstrated their heartiness and were undeterred [...]
Boys troop news mar 21st
Kevin Morley Sun, Mar 21, 7:27 PM (2 days ago) to members.troop893 Scoutmaster Minute: Excellent day [...]
893G Troop News – 21 Mar 2021
Scoutmaster Moment This week was a busy week for the troop. New Scouts were welcomed [...]
893G Troop News – 14 Mar 2021
Scoutmaster Moment This past week was the one year anniversary of living in the shadow [...]
boys troop news Mar 14th
Scoutmaster Minute: Exactly one year ago we dropped in the unknown void of COVID chaos, [...]
893G Troop News – 7 Mar 2021
Scoutmaster Moment Tomorrow, March 8th is International Women’s Day celebrating progress of women’s rights. This [...]
Boys troop news march 7th
Scoutmaster Minute: I am looking forward to seeing everyone this week, expecially since the weather [...]
Boys Troop news feb 28th
Scoutmaster Minute: For the record...the Troop 893 family is Simply the Best. I very much [...]
893G Troop News – 28 Feb 2021
Scoutmaster Moment Perseverance carries us through efforts in life, this is true for in school, [...]
Boys troop news feb 21st
Scoutmaster Minute: The Bird Study/Weather merit badge outing was great. The sun was out and [...]
893G Troop News – 21 Feb 2021
Scoutmaster Moment We had a great outing this weekend, braving cool temps and snow covered [...]
893G Troop News – 14 Feb 2021
Scoutmaster Moment Today is President’s Day, held on (or closest Monday to) George Washington’s birthday [...]
Boys Troop news feb 14th
Scoutmaster Minute: Okay we had a great response to merit badge university, so use the [...]
Troop news 7th feb
Scoutmaster Minute: Super Bowl Sunday...The GOAT or The Kid. Who will prevail...only time will tell. [...]
893G Troop News – 7 Feb 2021
Scoutmaster Moment This week was all about the hiking. Tuesday’s meeting was preparation info presented [...]
893G Troop News – 31 Jan 2021
Scoutmaster Moment Today marks the first significant snow we have seen in two years. While [...]
893 Boys Troop News.
Scoutmaster Minute The past week is loaded with history for multiple reasons. First, I want to [...]
8936 Troop News – 17 Jan 2021
Scoutmaster Moment This Wednesday is 20 January, and will be our nation’s 59th Presidential Inauguration. [...]
Jan 17 Boys Troop News
Scoutmaster Minute: I am happy to report that we have locked in 2 outings for [...]
Jan 10th Boys Troop News
Scoutmaster Minute: Number 1 - We need all Scouts to participate and complete the tasks [...]
jan 3rd Boys Troop News
Scoutmaster Minute: Welcome to 2021! We would like to take this opportunity to recalibrate and [...]
13th of dec Boys Troop News
Scoutmaster Minute: It's the most wonderful time of the year. Enjoy and be well. NOTE [...]
6th of dec Boys Troop News
Scoutmaster Minute: Today marks 79 years since the attack on Peal Harbor. "December 7, 1941 [...]
29th of Nov Boys Troop
Scoutmaster Minute: While you may all still be in a turkey and stuffing coma, it [...]
22nd of Nov Boys Troop
Scoutmaster Minute: In 1620, a group of men, women and children braved the North Atlantic [...]
15th of Nov Boys Troop News
DFall Eagle Project FlyerScoutmaster Minute: It was great to see the teamwork at this last [...]
Nov 8th Boys Troop News
Scoutmaster Minute: Awesome weekend...another sucessful Mission Impossible in the books for Troop 893. Simply the [...]
2nd of Nov Boys Troop
Troop 893 Permission Slip 2020 Mission Impossible Scoutmaster Minute: Welcome to November, its opening has [...]
25th of October Boys Troop News
Scoutmaster Minute: Over the weekend we collaborated with Pack 2011 on Scouting for Food. The [...]
18th of Oct Boys Troop News
Scoutmaster Minute: Another busy Scouting week..one more Eagle project completed, which includeded a photo bomb [...]
Boys troop 893 Week of Sept 13th
Scoutmaster Minute: Sounds like we may have some converts to the joys of fishing. I [...]
893G Troop News – 10 Jan 2021
Scoutmaster Moment This week was our first full week of school and work after Winter [...]
893G Troop News – Jan 3, 2021
Scoutmaster Moment A new year has rolled around, welcome 2021! 2020 is in the books, [...]
893G Troop News – Dec 13, 2020
Scoutmaster Moment This time of year everyone has an extra twinkle in their eye. This [...]
893G Troop News – 29 Nov 2020
Scoutmaster Moment I searched about looking for something inspiring for this week’s SM Moment, and [...]
893G Troop News – Nov 15, 2020
Scoutmaster Moment Tuesday’s meeting plan shifted in response to observations during last weekend’s campout with [...]
893G Troop News – 8 Nov 2020
Scoutmaster Moment The Scout motto is “Be Prepared”, we do this in many ways in [...]
893G Troop News – 1 Nov 2020
Scoutmaster Moment The Scout motto is “Be Prepared”, we do this in many ways in [...]
893G Troop News – 1 Nov 2020
Scoutmaster Moment The Scout motto is “Be Prepared”, we do this in many ways in [...]
893G Troop News – 25 OCT 2020
Scoutmaster Moment A very busy Scouting Week! Saturday was our COVID revised Scouting for Food [...]
893G Troop News – 11 OCT 2020
Scoutmaster Moment This weekend was perfect for camping. Dry and warm during the day, cool [...]
893G Troop News – 20 SEP 2020
Scoutmaster MomentThis weekend we saw the passing of one of a sitting Supreme Court Justice. [...]
893G Troop News – 13 SEP 2020
Scoutmaster MomentAn optimist's view of success can include anytime a lesson is learned, new knowledge [...]
893G Troop News – 6 SEP 2020
Scoutmaster MomentA Scouting friend and former Scoutmaster shared one of her past notes and I [...]
Troop News September 6 2020
Scoutmaster Minute: Last weekend of summer break, hope you have all had a chance to [...]
893G Troop News – 30 August 2020
Scoutmaster MomentThis has been a productive week for 893! The Patrol Leader Council met and [...]
August 30th Troop News
Scoutmaster Minute: The Scout Leadership had a successful planning session last week and prepared a [...]
August 23 Troop News
Scoutmaster Minute: Service to Others. We had some excellent teamwork this past week while performing [...]
893G Troop News – 16 August 2020
Scoutmaster ConferenceIn my experience Scouts are happiest in the outdoors given the opportunity to work [...]
August 16th Troop News
Scoutmaster Minute: The delayed New Scout Campout was a success. Lots of advancement, laughter, comrodiery, [...]
893G Troop News – 9 August 2020
Scoutmaster MomentIt was wonderful to see all the smiling faces at the Activity Field for [...]
Troop News August 9, 2020
Scoutmaster Minute: As we hurdle towards an insane amount of screen time and eye strain [...]
893G Troop News – 2 August 2020 **CAMPOUT INFO**
Scoutmaster MomentAfter a long hiatus we are now able to meet in person at the [...]
Troop News July 26, 2020
MEETINGS 1. This Week July 28: Outdoor Clean Up @CUMC (All) Uniform: Class B We are [...]
893G Troop News – 27 July 2020
Scoutmaster MomentOver the past week our area has been hit with a serious of significant [...]
Troop News – 26 July 2020
Scoutmaster MomentOver the past week our area has been hit with a serious of significant [...]
Troop News – 19 July 2020
Scoutmaster MomentThis weekend Scout Bryan Hong from our linked Boys Troop (893B) held his Eagle [...]
Troop News July 19, 2020
Scoutmaster Minute: Great week. The hike on the Henry Hill Loop was beautiful, reminded me [...]
Troop news –12 July 2020
Scoutmaster MomentThe bonds of friendship can take the friends in surprising directions at times. Last [...]
Troop New July 12, 2020
MEETINGS 1. This Week July 14: Hike Manassas Battlefield (LandSharks) Uniform: Class B The Land Sharks [...]
Troop News – 5 July 2020
Scoutmaster Moment Fireworks, summer fun, hot weather, and cool treats often mark this holiday weekend. [...]
Troop News – 28 June 2020
Scoutmaster MomentLeadership is a key aspect of the BSA Scouting program. Like many other skills [...]
Troop News – 21 June 2020
Scoutmaster MomentToday we celebrate Father’s Day, the day for all the dads in our lives. [...]
Troop News – 14 June 2020
Scoutmaster MomentOn June 14th of every year we celebrate a resolution made by the Second [...]
Troop News — 7 June 2020
Scoutmaster MomentOver the past week the news headlines that once were focused on COVID numbers [...]
Troop News — 31 May 2020
Scoutmaster MomentThe last couple of months have been challenging to each of us in many [...]
Troop News — 24 May 2020
Scoutmaster MomentThis weekend makes the traditional start of the summer season with parties, pools, and [...]
Troop News — 17 May 2020
Scoutmaster MomentThis past week has had some sunshine and warmer weather. Spring finally feels to [...]
Troop News — 10 May 2020
Scoutmaster MomentYesterday was Mother’s Day I hope everyone was good to their mother! This note [...]
Troop News: 04 MAY 2020 – May the fourth be with you
Scoutmaster Minute: On Saturday I had the pleasure of watching the Blue Angles and Thunderbirds [...]
Troop News –3 May 2020
Scoutmaster MomentYesterday our family watched excitedly as the Navy Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds [...]
Nova Corps Update – 28 April 2020
Requirements 5 and 6 for the Scout rank are: 5a: Show how to tie a [...]
Troop News — 26 April 2020
Scoutmaster MomentEarth Day was celebrated this week, our family has been getting in frequent nature [...]
Venture Crew Update 2020 04 21
Scouting doesn't stop! Venture Crew 893 has moved online to Zoom meetings in recent weeks. [...]
Troop News — 19 April 2020
Scoutmaster MomentToday is Patriot's Day, the day commemorating the Battle of Lexington and Concord and [...]
Nova Corps Weekly Update – 14 April 2020
This week we worked on requirements 2 and 3 for the Scout rank. 2. After [...]
Troop News APR 12 2020
Scoutmaster Minute: Our 33rd President, Harry S. Truman, made the following observation: In reading the [...]
Troop News — 12 April 2020
Scoutmaster Moment This past week was the celebration of both Passover and Easter, holidays often [...]
Nova Corps Weekly Update – 7 April 2020
This week, we started work on the first rank in Scouting, the Scout rank. We [...]
Troop News — 5 April 2020
Scoutmaster Moment Each week at our meetings we recite the Scout Oath and Law. There [...]
Cyber Chip
Hi Scouts, Thanks to everyone that joined us last night for our first virtual meeting. [...]
Troop News 29 MAR 2020
Scoutmaster Minute: Working from home is not all its cracked up to be....at least not [...]
Troop News – 30 March 2020
Scoutmaster Moment Today Governor Northam shifted the state’s suggestion to stay at home to an [...]
Troop News: 22 MAR 2020
Scoutmaster Minute: Well I am more than certain that folks are feeling a little stir [...]
Troop News – 22 March 2020
Scoutmaster Moment I don’t know about you, but lately I feel compelled to wash my [...]
Summer Camp
Here's the link to the summer camp website. It has lots of cool videos and [...]
Virtual Kick Off
Hi Scouts, We had a virtual kick-off meeting this week. I hope it was helpful, [...]
Nova Corps Update – 17 March 2020
Hi Scouts! Welcome to the virtual Nova Corps kick-off meeting. Since we won't be able [...]
Troop News MAR 15 2020
Scoutmaster Minute: Sobering times for sure, but that does not make us helpless. If we [...]
Troop News – 15 March 2020
Scoutmaster Moment This past week past week has been a whirlwind of news and activity [...]
Crew News – 2020-3-10
Crew 893 held their mock lock-in over the weekend, and held a stop-start-continue session at [...]
Troop News 08 MAR 2020
Please Wash Your Hands, 20 seconds minimum...no exceptions. Rank Advancement Ben Fuentes-Brock - Eagle [...]
Troop News – 8 March 2020
Scoutmaster Moment Today is International Women’s Day, always held on March 8th and celebrated around [...]
troop news march 1
Scoutmaster Minute: Yesterday morning I explored the Diamond Head Crater outside of Honolulu and made [...]
Troop News – 1 March 2020
Scoutmaster Moment I was sad to miss this week’s meeting due to flu, in part [...]
troop news
Scoutmaster Minute: Today we wrapped up another successful Merit Badge University with lots of energy and [...]
Troop News – 23 February 2020
Scoutmaster Moment We have many to thank after a number of events this week. A [...]
troop news 2/18/2020
Scoutmaster Minute: Fun day with the Daytona 500 happening and President Trump taking a pace lap [...]
Troop News – 16 February 2020
Scoutmaster Moment Spring is coming soon, and with it elections and a new leadership term. [...]
Troop News – 09-Feb-2020
Scoutmaster Minute Leadership is a key element of Scouting, especially as a Scout seeks to [...]
Troop News – 9 February 2020
Scoutmaster Moment This week marked the celebration of the troop’s first birthday. On 1 February [...]
Troop News – 02-Feb-2020
Scoutmaster Minute Today was a great start to our annual Merit Badge University. AND a [...]
Troop News – 2 February 2020
Scoutmaster Moment Happy Birthday 893G! This week marks the first year of our charter under [...]
Troop News — 26-Jan-2020
Scoutmaster Minute GRIT = passion and perseverance for long-term and meaningful goals. This is a trait [...]
Troop News – 26 January 2020
Scoutmaster Moment This week’s photo is a victory photo of all the scouts on the [...]
Troop News – 20 January 2020
Scoutmaster Moment The troop made a fantastic showing at our first ever Klondike Derby! The [...]
Troop News — 19-Jan-2020
Scoutmaster Minute Neither snow nor rain nor [mud] nor gloom of night stays these [Scouts] from the swift completion [...]
Troop News — 12-Jan-2020
Scoutmaster Minute 2020 is like 2019 since our first meeting of the new year was [...]
Troop News – 12 January 2020
Scoutmaster Moment Between Winter Break and the recent snow it will have been almost a [...]
Troop News: 02 JAN 2020
Scoutmaster Minute: Welcome to 2020. Hard for me to reconcile with the fact that I [...]
Troop News – 5 January 2020
Scoutmaster Moment Winter Break has wound down and tomorrow is the return to normal routines [...]
Troop News – 22 December 2019
Scoutmaster Moment Winter break is here, closing out a very busy first year for 893GT. [...]
Troop News — 15-Dec-2019
Scoutmaster Minute It was great to see a bunch of Scouts coming out over the [...]
Troop News – 15 December 2019
Scoutmaster Moment The theme for meetings for the next month is Klondike Prep. The Sully [...]
Troop News — 08-Dec-2019
Scoutmaster Minute We had an huge fun last evening at Vertical Rock climbing center...clearly some [...]
Troop News – 8 December 2019
Scoutmaster Moment After some planning sessions for the lock-in, the overnight happened and was a [...]
Troop News — 01-Dec-2019
Scoutmaster Minute Wow...I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. I was very grateful for the [...]
Troop News – 1 December 2019
Scoutmaster Moment Today marks the first day of the last month of the year based [...]
Troop News — 24-Nov-2019
Scoutmaster Minute It is time to give thanks for the support we have within our [...]
Troop News – 24 November 2019
Scoutmaster Moment The day before the 4th Thursday in November is the highest volume of [...]
Troop News — 17-Nov-2019
Scoutmaster Minute This weekends Mission Impossible was Simply The Best. Huge shout out to ASM [...]
Troop News – 17 November 2019
Scoutmaster Moment I can’t say enough about the fabulous Mission Impossible weekend we just had. [...]
Troop News — 11-Nov-2019
Scoutmaster Minute It has been a busy weekend and our Scouts were great in supporting [...]
Troop News – 10 November 2019
Scoutmaster Moment Tomorrow, 11 Nov, is Veteran’s Day as celebrated in the US as a [...]
Troop News – 03-Nov-2019
Scoutmaster Minute The idea of resetting clocks back an hour in the fall and forward an [...]
Troop News – 3 November 2019
Scoutmaster Moment On Tuesday any US Citizen over 18 is eligible to do their [...]
Troop News — 27-Oct-2019
Scoutmaster Minute Fall is moving quickly and as the leaves turn, the clocks will soon [...]
Troop News – 27 October 2019
Scoutmaster Moment Next weekend marks the time for us to adjust our clocks and “fall [...]
Troop News — 21-Oct-2019
Scoutmaster Minute Weather is shifting into fall so be prepared. As we will continue to [...]
Troop News – 20 October 2019
Scoutmaster Moment Many thanks this week go to Mr. Adam and Mrs. Alvarez for their [...]
Troop News — 13-OCT-2019
Scoutmaster Minute Our Scouts enjoyed beautiful weather over the weekend while testing their skills at [...]
Troop News – 13 October 2019
Scoutmaster Moment The troop had a very busy week! At our Fall Court of Honor [...]
Troop News — 06-Oct-2019
Scoutmaster Minute This past week we installed the new Scout Leadership team that will run [...]
Troop News – 6 October 2019
Scoutmaster Moment This week has been a busy one filled with many activities for the [...]
Troop News: 29 SEP 2019
Scoutmaster Minute: The transition to our new leadership team was put through paces today and [...]
Troop News – 29 September 2019
Scoutmaster Moment Cooperation was in evidence this week as Troops 893 held a joint recruitment [...]
Boys Troop Upcoming Events
LOOKING AHEAD June 25 - July 1: Summer camp @ Camp Sinoquipe July 28-30: Camping @ Sky Meadows [...]
Troop News: 22 SEP 2019
Scoutmaster Minute: Some of you missed an awesome weekend for backpacking. The Scouts experienced sections [...]
Troop News — 15-SEP-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: There are several signup in this weeks news...please read thoroughly. Otherwise I defer [...]
Troop News – 22 September 2019
Scoutmaster Moment We are full into our Fall recruitment for new scouts and we all [...]
Troop News – 15 September 2019
Scoutmaster Moment This weekend the troop’s youth leadership camped out and met for a full [...]
Troop News – 8 September 2019
Scoutmaster Moment This week we chose new Senior Patrol Leader and Patrol Leader, decisions for [...]
Troop News — 08-SEP-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: Since the school year is well underway...a few thoughts for consideration and perspective. Our [...]
Troop News – September 1 2019
Scoutmaster Moment This past week all of our scouts returned to their classrooms in their [...]
Troop News — 01-SEP-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: Nature is all powerful and requires us to BE PREPARED. This week's meeting will include [...]
Troop News – 25 August 2019
Scoutmaster Moment This weeks meeting had lashing activities and a last-minute added activity of building [...]
Troop News — 25-AUG-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: Looking forward to sharing some fellowship with our Troop 893 family this Tuesday [...]
Troop News — 18-AUG-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: This weekends outing coincided with the start of our regions seventh heat wave [...]
Troop News – 18 August 2019
Scoutmaster Moment This weekend the troop campout held at Prince William Forest. The weather was [...]
Troop News – 11 August 2019
Scoutmaster Moment This week we discussed plans and activities for the early Fall. Importantly we [...]
Troop News — 11-AUG-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: The only way to succeed is take the first step and embrace the [...]
Troop News – August 4 2019
Scoutmaster Moment This week the troop had an outing to Splashdown Water park. A day [...]
Troop News — 04-AUG-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: I recognize many are still in the process of enjoying summer vacations, but [...]
Troop News – 29 July 2019
Scoutmaster Moment This week our troop was scattered to various summer activities. Interestingly, all [...]
Troop News — 28-JULY-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: Scouting is time for exploring, learning and trying new things. In my experience [...]
Troop News — 21-JULY-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: The dog days of summer are upon us and hope everyone is staying [...]
Troop News – 21 July 2019
Scoutmaster Moment This week marked the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the [...]
Troop News – July 14 2019
Scoutmaster Moment Summer, that time full of sun, pool, trips, and relaxing has come in [...]
Troop News — 07-JULY-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: Scouters from Troop 893 enjoyed a gorgeous day on the rocks at Great [...]
Troop News – 7 July 2019
Scoutmaster Moment This week the troop embarked upon the Astronomy Merit Badge, with many thanks [...]
Troop News – June 30 2019
Scoutmaster Minute This week was the troop’s first time at summer camp, a week of [...]
Troop News — 30-JUNE-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: We are back from a great week at Goshen Scout Reservation - [...]
Troop News – 23 June 2019
Scoutmaster Minute Summer camp is here! This is short as we’re at camp. Today [...]
Troop News – June 16 2019
Scoutmaster Minute I have two thoughts for this week, as today is Father’s Day. Many [...]
Troop News — 16-JUNE-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: First and foremost I must thank my Dad for setting the example. It [...]
Troop News — 14-JULY-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: The PLC meeting this past week was productive and there was general consensus [...]
Troop News – June 9 2019
Scoutmaster Minute The 893 summer camp shakedown happened this week, all campers going to Camp [...]
Troop News — 09-JUNE-2019
1. Summer Camp Paperwork See prior message from Mr. Taylor for details...if you are missing [...]
Troop News — 02-JUNE-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: It was busy weekend of purging/reorganizing the Troop shed, taking advantage of great [...]
Troop News – 2 June 2019
Scoutmaster minute We had a great planning session this week and set out ideas on [...]
Troop News – May 27 2019
Scoutmaster Minute This weekend was the 46th Annual 893 Family Camping Canoe Trip, and we [...]
Troop News — 27-MAY-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: Looks like many member of the 893 Family enjoyed a great weekend on [...]
Troop News – May-19-2019
Scoutmaster Minute Getting out into Nature, seeing some history and enjoying fellowship of other Scouts [...]
Troop News — 19-May-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: Planning, especially long term, is tough, especially in the era of SnapChat, Texting, [...]
Troop News – May-13-2019
Scoutmaster Minute Today is the official, formal, day to celebrate the moms in our life. [...]
Troop News –12-May-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: Thank you mom for signing my up for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, [...]
Troop News- 6-May-2019
Scoutmaster Minute Planning some key dates for activities and campouts was a key accomplishment [...]
Troop News –5-May-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: We had a great turnout for the summer camp swim test. Big thank [...]
Troop News – 27-April-2019
Scoutmaster Minute There is great joy in seeing a troop come together at a team. [...]
Troop News — 28-April-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: April showers spring rank advancements and new experiences. By all accounts Troop 893's [...]
Troop News – 21 April 2019
Scoutmaster Minute I hope everyone has been able to enjoy some down [...]
Troop News — 21-April-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: I hope you all had time over spring break to recharge their batteries [...]
Troop News – 15-April-2019
Scoutmaster Minute This week focused on preparation for our first campout experience. By preparing well [...]
Troop News –14-April-2019
This Week Apr 16 NO MEETING - It is spring Break...enjoy a little [...]
Troop News – 7 April 2019
Scoutmaster Minute A Scout is Clean. Yesterday youth and adult members of both the the [...]
Troop News — 1-April-2019
Scoutmaster Minute This week marked the formal installation of our first Troop Leadership team. Scouts [...]
Troop News — 7-April-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: The installation of the new Troop 893 leadership team is now official and [...]
Troop News — 31-March-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: Leadership is transitional and constantly evolving. Today, the Troop's new leadership endured gusty [...]
Girls Troop Upcoming Events
Sep 22 - Leadership Elections Sep 29 - CoH recognition submission deadline Oct 9-11 23-25 [...]
Troop News — 24-March-2019
Scoutmaster Minute Saturday was our first Outdoor Skills Day where scouts entered the Ax Yard [...]
Troop News — 24-March-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: Endure, persevere, excel and overcome are all thoughts that come to mind after [...]
Troop News — 19-March-2019
Scoutmaster Minute This week we held the first elections for the troop and selected all [...]
Troop News — 19-March-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: It is always impressive what can be accomplished when we work collectively toward [...]
Troop News — 10-March-2019
Scoutmaster Minute This past Friday was International Women’s Day, a day where the achievement of [...]
Troop News — 10-March-2019
Scoutmaster Reminders: New Scouts will begin attending our meetings this week, so please be Courteous, [...]
Troop News — 3-March-2019
Scoutmaster Moment This has been quite the busy week! Member of the troop participated in [...]
Troop News — 3-March-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: I strongly encouraged all Scouts to consider how best they can take on [...]
Troop News — 24-Febuary-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: We completed another successful Merit Badge University under the excellent guidance of Matt [...]
Troop News — 24-Febuary-2019
Scoutmaster Minute This Friday was the 162nd birthday of Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of the [...]
Troop News — 17-Febuary-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: This meeting marked the first time all the girls were together and in uniform, [...]
Troop News — 17-Febuary-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: There nothing better than having a Scout describe, in their own words, what they [...]
Troop News — 10-Febuary-2019
Scoutmaster Minute - A Scout is Reverent Today CUMC held their Scout Sunday and the 893 [...]
Troop News — 10-Feburary-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: Not sure about the rest of you, but I loved getting my own [...]
Troop News — 4-February-2019
Scoutmaster Minute Our Troop is off to a fantastic start! On Friday our launch event [...]
Troop News — 3-February-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: The month of February is in steeped Scout history. The Boy Scouts of [...]
Troop News — January-27-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: Last weeks meeting by the Panda Patrol provided a great example of the [...]
Girls Troop News — Starting Info
Girls and Families of Girls Troop 893, I am so excited after having all the [...]
Troop News — January-20-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: The Klondike Derby was good fun this weekend. The Troop 893 station required [...]
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Troop News — 13-January-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: No plan ever survives first contact with the enemy (Helmuth von Moltke). Our [...]
Troop News — 6-January-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: Welcome back. I am looking forward to another great year for Troop [...]
Troop News — 16-December-2018
Scoutmaster Minute: Tis the season of giving. This brings to mind the Scout Oath, specifically [...]
Troop News — 9-December-2018
Scoutmaster Minute: Fortitude comes in many forms. For some it simply may be associated with [...]
Troop News — 2-December-2018
Scoutmaster Minute: A Scout is Reverent, but what does he pray for? Many will say [...]
Troop News — 25-November-2018
Scoutmaster Minute What do you suppose is the most valuable two word sentence you can [...]
Troop News — 18-November-2018
Scoutmaster Minute: Wow...what an awesome weekend at Mission Impossible. We had a nice showing from [...]
Troop News — 11-November-2018
Scoutmaster Minute: A Scout is Helpful. As a Troop we collected 3,500 pounds of food [...]
Troop News — 4-November-2018
Scoutmaster Minute: Great to see the Scouts step and get the SFF materials distributed. I rode [...]
Troop News — 29-October-2018
1. This Week Oct 30 - Get the Spark (Pandas) @ Activity Field Uniform – [...]
Troop News — 21-October-2018
Scoutmaster Minute: The key to gaining knowledge is learning from your experience's. I suspect that [...]
Troop News – 14-October-2018
Scoutmaster Minute: Its clear after the Court of Honor a few weeks ago [...]
Troop News – 7-October-2018
Scoutmaster Minute: The Troops new leadership team was installed last week and is now under [...]
Troop News – 30-September-2018
Scoutmaster Minute: Physical Fit is a core element of the Scout Oath. On Sunday [...]
Troop News – 23-September-2018
Scoutmaster Minute: One of the greatest attributes of the Scouting program is that of [...]
Troop News – 16-September-2018
Scoutmaster Minute: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. That is exactly what 20 [...]
Troop News – 9-September-2018
Scoutmaster Minute: Given we will blessed with copious amounts of rain this week, a [...]
Troop News – 3-September-2018
Scoutmaster Minute: Today, Labor Day, marks the unofficial end of summer and the start [...]
Troop News – 26-August-2018
Scoutmaster Minute: I appreciate all the Scouts that stepped forward last week to fulfill [...]
Troop News – 19-August-2018
Scoutmaster Minute: While summer technically runs thru September 23, this is the last week [...]
Troop News – 12-August-2018
Scoutmaster Minute: We are still need of someone that can pull the Troop Trailer [...]
Troop News – 5-August-2018
Scoutmaster Minute Yesterday, I had the honor and privilege of participating in the Eagle [...]
Troop News – 29-July-2018
1. This Week July 31 - Scout Challenge (Titans) @ Activity Field Uniform – [...]
Troop News – 22-July-2018
Rank Advancements Star - Owen Pschigoda (7/17) 2nd Class - Patrick Lakie (7/17) 1. This [...]
Troop News – 15-July-2018
1. This Week July 17 - Land Sharks @ Activity Field Uniform – Class B [...]
Troop News – 8-July-2018
Scoutmaster Minute: This weekend was a great break from the heat and perfect for [...]
Troop News – 1-July-2018
Scoutmaster Minute: The Scout Oath speaks to our Duty to Country. This week marks the [...]
Troop News – 24-June-2018
1. Summer Camp Departure - June 24 Uniform – Class A (no exceptions) [...]
Troop News – 17-June-2018
Scoutmaster Minute: Happy Father's Day. For me this was a great day hanging out with [...]
Troop News – 11-June-2018
Scoutmaster Minute: I am in Las Vegas this week for the annual conference of [...]
Troop News – 6-June-2018
1. This Week - Summer Camp Shakedown: June 9 Uniform – Full Class Reminder [...]
Troop News – 27-May-2018
Scoutmaster Minute: In response to the recommendation of the canoe outfitter we postponed the [...]
Troop News – 20-May-2018
1. This Week - Scouting Simon Says: May 22 (Titans) Uniform – [...]
Troop News – 13-May-2018
Scoutmaster Minute: On this Mother's Day, I would like to thank all the mom's [...]
Troop News – 6-May-2018
1. This Week is a Patrol Leaders Council: May 8 (PLC) Uniform – [...]
Troop News – 29-Apr-2018
New Scout Campout April 2018 Scoutmaster Minute: The weather gods blessed us with [...]
Troop News – 22 April 2018
Happy Earth Day. As an American, I will do my best to – Be clean [...]
Troop News – 15 April 2018
1. Cyber Chip/NSC Station Prep: April 17 @ CUMC (ALL) Uniform – Class A A. All Scouts will attend [...]
Troop News – 8 April 2018
JLT 2018 campfire Scoutmaster Minute: After being installed at last weeks Court of Honor, [...]
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Troop News – 2 April
1. Spring Court of Honor: April 3 @ CUMC (All Patrols) Uniform – Class A (MB or OA [...]
Troop News – 25 March
Scoutmaster Minute I am very proud to report that we had over 30 Scouts, [...]
Troop News – 18 March 2018
Scoutmaster Minute: Just going on record that we have a hearty set of Scouts [...]
Troop News – 11 March 2018
Scoutmaster Minute: As a young boy, Scouting gave me a confidence and [...]
Troop News – 6 March 2018
Scoutmaster Minute: "A Scout is Brave" is the 10th point of the Scout Law. A [...]
Troop News – 25 February 2018
Scoutmaster Minute: The Troop was honored to support 3 crossover ceremonies this week and several [...]
Troop News – 18 February 2018
Scoutmaster Minute: Every day we measure lots of things by simple estimation. In the morning, [...]
Troop News, 11 Feb 2018
Scoutmaster Minute: Sixty years ago, Troop 893 was chartered at Centreville United Methodist Church. In [...]