Scoutmaster Minute
Our Scouts enjoyed beautiful weather over the weekend while testing their skills at pioneering, rock climbing, and knife/tomahawk throwing amongst other (yes that is a human fooseball pit – brilliant). Certainly some lessons learned in planning department…unity of effort is key. If there is a stumble, don’t dwell on it, keep moving forward. I challenge each of you to build each other up, which takes time and effort…to break things only takes a moment but may last a lifetime. Keep up the good work, be your fellow Scouts keeper.
It is so easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build.
– Nelson Mandela
1. This Week Oct 15 – Survival Fire 101 (Pandas) @ Activity Field
Uniform Class A
In preparation for Novembers Mission Impossible the Panda Patrol will be providing a challenge on one of the most fundamental skills in scoutcraft – fire. 🔥
It is advised that Scouts use the day off tomorrow to get resources ready (tinder, kindle, fuel) for your patrols. The key step often overlooked is proper tinder and lack of kindling (not enough gathered).
2. Next Week Oct 22 – Survival Shelters 101 (LandSharks) @ Activity Field
Uniform Class A
In preparation for Novembers Mission Impossible the Land Sharks Patrol will be providing opportunity to learn a fundamental survival skill…how to build a shelter.
3. Next Next Week Oct 29 – Spooky Scout Mystery (Phoenix)
Uniform Class A
Scouting Spirits will be afloat for this meeting. Details pending.
4. Service Hours
A. Max Carper Eagle Project, Saturday October 26, 10:00am
This project will construct cornhole sets for Westfield High School’s Senior Courtyard. The project will be hosted at 15447 Martins Hundred Drive. See attached flyer and talk with Max at the next meeting.
B. Scouting For Food – Nov 2 & Nov 9
Please mark your calendars to support the bag drop on Saturday Nov. 2 and food collection on Saturday, Nov. 9.
5. Key Dates
- Nov 2: Scouting for Food – Bag Drop
- Nov 9: Scouting for Food – Bag Pickup
- Nov 15-17: Mission Impossible