Scoutmaster Minute The past week is loaded with history for multiple reasons. First, I want to inform everyone that we have two new Eagles in the Girls Troop, Elana Taylor and Megan Staton. Major history as they are among the first young women to earn the Eagle rank. That was Sunday, on Monday we celebrated the hopes and dreams of Martin Luther King Jr. This day will also be remembered by David Fall as the day he became an Eagle scout. Wednesday we observed the wheels of the American Experiment turn yet again and transfer authority to a new administration. I would say that’s a pretty good week.
No person has the right to rain on your dreams.
– Martin Luther King Jr.
Rank Advancement
- David Fall – Eagle BOR (1/18/21)
MEETINGS
- This Week – Tuesday JAN 26, 2021: Summer Camp/High Adventure
Uniform – Class A
- Summer Camp– You all received the email from Mr. Barrnett about summer camp, see below and attached for details. The meeting this week will provide a review of key dates and more importantly the awesome program activities at Camp Justice.B. High Adventure– The Venturing Crew just braved freezing temp and sleeping in on the ice at Northern Tier’s Okpik Cold Weather Camping program. They will share their experience and perhaps inspire some of you to attend in the coming years. A general overview of other high adventure options include Philmont, Sea Base and Northern Tier. A canoe adventure is being planned for this summer and there are a few openings on a local Philmont crew. These will be profiled with hopes of getting a crew together for one or more crews in coming years.
- Next 2 Weeks – Tuesday FEB 2 & 9, 2021: Merit Badge Elective
Uniform – Class A
We will be working to offer several elective merit badges on Tuesdays in coming weeks, Weather and Bird Study. One goal would be to support earning the 50th Anniversary Environmental Protection Agency Award, all requirements must be completed between Jan 1-Dec 31, 2021. MBs earned before this period count. Details of the requirements are attached, Scouts will be responsible for tracking progress and returning the form to me and Mr. Treat for final approval. One of the required MBs is Public Health which many of you started and have 1 remaining requirement.
Key Dates
JAN 30: Outing/Activity TBD
FEB xx: Outing/Activity TBD
MAR xx: Outing/Activity TBD
APR 16-18: New Scout Campout – Poplar Grove, Catoctin Mtns
MAY 28-20: Annual Family Canoe Trip
JUN 20-26, 2021 Summer Camp @Summit
IT’S ALL FOR THE SCOUTS!
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Scouts and Parents.
Troop 893 is planning to go to Summer Camp in 2021. Attached is an informational letter regarding costs, dates, and other relevant information for Troop 893 Summer Camp. Please review the material and let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Here are the highlights and there are additional details in the attached word document.
When: 20 June – 26 June 2021
Where: Justice Scout Camp in Wonderful West Virginia
Cost: $485 Cash or Check, $500 Charge — transportation costs to be determined based on COVID
Payment Date(s): Feb 9 and Mar 9, 2021
Registration: Scout: Online SCOUT Registration Form
Adult: Online ADULT Registration Form
IT’S ALL FOR THE SCOUTS!
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