Scoutmaster Moment
This week the troop had an outing to Splashdown Water park.  A day filled with sun and swimming, perhaps a bit too much sun for some and “too much” doesn’t apply to swimming fun. Another troop member (and a leader) made it to World Jamboree this week too – truly a phenomenal experience to see over 40,000 scouts from over 150 countries all gathered in one place for fun, adventure, and fellowship.
 
The man who is swimming against the stream knows the strength of it 
– Woodrow Wilson
 
This week – 8/6 – Troop Meeting (7-8:30pm) 

Uniform: Class A (tan shirt)

Location: CUMC chapel
It is time for a PLC and planning for coming meetings. Bring your ideas, note pad (and pen), and schedule.
This meeting will also serve as the Preshakedown meeting for the Aug 16-18 camping at Prince William Forest, so start thinking about patrol menus, grubmaster assignments and tentmates.  These will become final at next week’s meeting.
 
 
Next week – 8/6 – Troop Meeting (7-8:30pm) 

Uniform: Class A (tan shirt)

Location: CUMC chapel
 
Activity is TBD based on this week’s PLC discussion
 
Final planning for Prince William Forest campout (grubmaster selection, menu, tentmates)
 
 
893 Fundraising
The 893 units (Troops, Pack, and Crew) a participating in a new fundraiser this year, JackLinks beef jerky and beef sticks.  Please Mr. Taylor’s email from 6 July for details.  A number of sales booths have been set up for all units to use jointly, please sign up via SignUpGenius.  Scouts are able to do sales outside of booths if they wish (neighbors, family…)  See attached order form.
 
More booth dates will be announced and posted, the cancelled booth from 3 August 2019 will be rescheduled, please watch for announcements.
 
Upcoming Service Opportunities
Providing service is a key part of Scouting, to do our daily good turn. Helping others often in turn helps ourselves with new experiences and opportunities for growth. This is built into requirements for most ranks. I’m adding a new section to the weekly notes to list any upcoming service opportunities that may help the Community, and progress in your  trail to Eagle.
 
  • CUMC Grace Ministries is a monthly program through our charter organization held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, with prep the Friday night before hand, help is needed at both the Friday set up and on Saturday morning to bring goods to cars
  • Eagle Scout Project: 10 Aug 2019 for Spencer Morley (893BT) – also counts as Conservation Service Hours
    • Uniform: Class B
    • Spencer Morley is seeking support in assembling and painting several bat “hotels” that will provide habitat and combat mosquitoes. Each bat hotel can support approximately 250 bats and will be installed in locations selected in coordination with his homeowners association.
    • Battery operated drill/screw gun helpful. Drinks and pizza will be provided. 
 
893 Back to School Picnic – 8/27 – CUMC Acit

Uniform: Class A/B (tan shirt, activity shirt underneath)

Location: CUMC Activity Field
 
Volunteers are needed for some set up, let Ms. Andrea or Mr. Taylor know if you are able to help
 
The Back to School Picnic is an 893 tradition, welcoming all 893 families for fellowship as the new school year begins. All Troop members are welcome. Please plan to arrive by 6:45 pm at the CUMC activity field pavilion.
There is a chance of a Gaga Ball game breaking out, wear your Class B shirt under your Class A if you think you might be interested – time permitting
The Troop will provide the hamburgers and hot dogs. Each family should bring soda/chips, side dish, or dessert as assigned by last name below:
  • A-L     Dessert  
  • M-R    Soda or other drink & bag of chips
  • S-Z     Side Dish
 
Key Dates (mark your calendar)

also available from Troopmaster subscription calendar

  • Aug 16-18 – campout Prince William Forest
  • Aug 27 – T893 Back-to-School Picnic