Scoutmaster Moment
A very busy Scouting Week!  Saturday was our COVID revised Scouting for Food (SFF), 4 troop members represented at th 893 food sorting a VRES, and then one was able to help unload the truck at the food pantry.  We sorted and delivered over 3200 pounds of goods to the pantry.  From the status of some shelves you can see how these items are needed by our community. Great job to all who helped move so much needed material.  Sunday was our Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST), in the cold damp.  We had a very full day of presentations made by youth leaders, games, food due to many helping adults and an all-day campfire.  Thank you to all the adults who helped support this endeavor!
The comforts of life’s essentials — food, fire, and friendships.
– Julia Child
Announcements
Summer Canoe Trip
Mr. Chris Wilson of 893B is looking into a Goshen Scout Reservation high adventure can trip down the James River.  Crew is 8-12 people with available dates in July 2021, and there are some prerequisites: 13 years or older and prior canoe experience (like Canoeing MB).  This trip looks pretty fun.
Please contact 893B ASM Chris Wilson if interested
 Reminders
    • All who come to any Troop related activity will be asked some health screening questions, please check-in with the screener when you arrive.
      • Sick individuals must stay home
      • Individuals must take their temperature the day of the gathering and may NOT attend if their temperature is greater than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
      • Face coverings are required for all individuals at any gathering and must be worn for the entire duration of the gathering.
      • No one with symptoms of COVID-19 or known exposure to COVID-19 in the prior 14 days is allowed to attend any gathering.
  • Activity Field Considerations
    • Camp chairs or waterproof blanket for sitting (such as Tyvek pieces) are recommended
    • Hand sanitizer and a face covering should be considered part of your uniform (right there with bringing your handbook)
    • Bring a water bottle, a flashlight may also be a good idea as it is getting dark when we meet
    • It is outdoors, and bugs can be about – bug spray is also good to have (note: be sure to apply away from other people)
    • We do not have access to the church restrooms, please plan ahead
    • Temperatures are falling, please check the forecast and dress for weather
Reminder: let your Patrol Leader know if you are unable to attend a meeting or activity (some events have headcount considerations).
if you hold a position of responsibility and cannot attend an activity, you are expected to designate someone to cover your responsibilities in your absence
TROOP MEETING OUTLOOK
This Week – 10/27 – Troop Activity (in lieu of meeting)
Uniform: Activity Uniform (Class B)
Location: Monster Golf Chantily
This Week – 10/31 – Hornaday Conservation Project, 9:30-12:30
Uniform: Activity Uniform (Class B)
Location: EC Lawrence Park
Next Week  – 11/3 – Troop Meeting
Uniform: Field Uniform (Class A)
Location: CUMC
Mission Impossible campout shakedown and station prep, with review of cold weather camping guidance.  This includes grub master and menu selection, duty roster completion, and final plans for stations. If you need grubmaster credit for rank or merit badges this is a good opportunity to step up since the next campout is likely a ways out.

Bring $15 for the grubmaster.

We are seeking Adult support to run the evening stations we are planning for our Scouts…this does not require camping, but we would love to have you stay. Additional info will be forthcoming. Izaak Walton is just down the road from the church, our most local campout.
NOTE: this is Election Day, and CUMC is a polling place.  To minimize any church traffic issues, please park in the VDOT commuter lot next to the church and walk to the pavilion.  DO NOT park in the street or church lot.  Polling place traffic should be ok by end of our meeting as polls close at 7pm.
Adults – don’t forget to vote 🙂 Early voting ends this coming weekend (and lines are getting shorter)
Next Week  – 11/6-8 – Mission Impossible Campout
Uniform: Travel in Filed Uniform (Class A), camp in Activity Uniform (Class B)

Location: Izaak Walton League

Mission Imposible campout is usually a high-point of our campouts.  By day local packs visit to see what we have to offer and stop by our activity stations, by night 893 Scouts visit an entirely different set of stations run by the adults where challenges are worked through and victory sought. The daytime part will be a bit different with COVID considerations. Last year the Rascal Rabbits came in first place, what will 2020 bring? This year’s theme is Wilderness Survival. Wise scouts will remember the Scout Motto and its meaning, as well as know that the 10 Essentials should always be nearby.
This campout can get cold, keep an eye on the weather and pack appropriately – layers, footwear, gloves/hat. See the attached Sleeping Warm info
There is no bad weather, just poor clothing choices!
Upcoming Meetings
10/27 – Halloween event – Monster Golf Chantilly
11/3 – Mission Impossible shakedown and prep
11/10 – Socially Distant “Board Game” Night – Moon Archers
11/17 – PLC (Scouts in position of responsibility)
11/24 – Patrol Olympics – Rascal Rabbits
Service Opportunities
All ranks require service hours, Life rank also requires at least 3 hours be Conservations related
Key Dates (mark your calendar)

Full calendar is also available from Troopmaster subscription calendar

Oct 25 – ILST  

Oct 31 – Hornaday Conservation Project

Nov 6-8 – Mission Impossible Campout (Izaak Walton)