This Week Apr 16 
     NO MEETING – It is spring Break…enjoy a little down time with family and friends.
2. Next Week Apr 23: New Scout Campout Shakedown & Station Review (ALL)
     Uniform – Class A
 
All scout attend the New Scout Campout on April 26-28 should bring $15 for their grubmaster.
The Nova Corp members will be added into regular patrols and one or more may act as grubmaster, all will cook and learn duty roster positions.
Shakedown planning will take place along with review of campout stations slected by each patrol.
All those attending must bring a signed copy of the attached to the Troop Assembly at CUMC on April 26 @ 6pm.
Parents should be prepared to transport scouts.
Troop trailer requires transport for this outing to be functional…please advise ASAP.
3. Eagle Projects – Service Hours
     Uniform –  Class B
  1. Jacob Major is seeking support from Scouts (14+yrs) and other in the community to do some painting and install related artwork @ Lanier Middle School. This will be a 2 day operation, April 27, 10am-5pm and April 28, 10am-until done., see attached flyer. Register at https://forms.gle/UnhEeSmDfdhFsqu28
  2. Cameron Sutton is seeking volunteers to support his project at Sully Plantation on May 4th from 8:30-2.
4. Six Month Meeting Outlook (based on JLT )
  • 4/23 – ALL (New Scout Campout Shakedown/Station Planning)
  • 4/26-28 – New Scout Campout
  • 4/30 – PLC
  • May – Aquatics
  • June – Pioneering
  • July – Backpacking
  • August – Orienteering
  • Sept – Fire
4. Summer Camp Swim Test – May 5 
ALL SUMMER CAMP PARTICIPANTS (ADULT & YOUTH) ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND
We are working with Cub Run Rec Center to schedule a block of time most likely 1-3pm.  There will be a sign-up created so that Scouts can pick the time-slot that works best for them and help us avoid being overrun with to many in the swim lanes.

 

5. Annual Troop 893 Canoe Trip – May 24-26 (plan ahead)

WHAT:  The Troop’s biggest, most fun-filled event, the 46th Annual Memorial Day Family Canoe Trip, May 24-26, 2019.

WHERE:  South fork of the Shenandoah River, near Bentonville, Virginia with the Downriver Canoe Company.

WHO:  All Troop 893 registered Scouts, former Troop members, all Venturing Crew 893 registered Venturers, their families, and friends.  This is a family event, but because it is also a Scout event, ALCOHOL IS NOT ALLOWED.

Transportation, camping, grubmaster duties, cooking, cleanup, and canoeing or kayaking are done by families (or arranged by families), not by the Troop or by patrols.

WHEN:  Set up camp before nightfall Friday, eat, sleep, canoe, and be home on Sunday evening.  Families may informally meet in the parking lot of CUMC at 5:30 Friday evening (or any other target time you arrange) if you need to go with others.

Registration details will be forthcoming.

 

6.  Key Dates
Apr 26-28: New Scout Campout
April 27 & 28 – Majors Eagle Project
May 5: Summer Camp Swim Test
May 24-26: Annual Canoe Trip
Jun 23-29: Summer Camp @ Goshen’s Camp Olmstead