Scoutmaster Minute: Big day and week ahead. I wish you all the best in getting back into the classroom with your friends.

Every moment is a fresh beginning.
—T.S. Eliot
 
MEETINGS
Reminder that the Patrol assigned to run a meeting also has clean up duty….meaning your Patrol should be the last to leave with approval of SPL and Scoutmaster.

1. This Week Aug 24: Fire 101 (Titans)

Uniform Class B (Class A if seeking advancement)
 
The Titan have organized a fire competition which will include some essential tips on the fundamentals of fire building. Each Scout in each Patrol must demonstrate they have the spark, which will be a critical skill in coming weeks and months for various outings.
Noca Corp…if you have already demonstrated this skill now is a great time. Have a look at 387-390 in the handbook…it’s always in the book…read it.
2. Eagle Project – Lane Myer AUG 28-29
Uniform Class B
 
Lane Myer will be seeking support for a project he is leading at Bull Run Regional Park. This is a fairly significant undertaking by constructing about 50 feet of elevated walkway/boardwalk on the Blue Bell Trail. This is an excellent opportunity for all Scouts to support Lane and also earn service hours that will include credit for conservation hours. Additional details will be forthcoming, including a signup genius link.
3. Next Week Aug 31: Iron Chef Challenge (LandSharks)
Uniform Class B (Class A if seeking advancement)
 
Using the materials and skills from the last few meetings, the LandSharks are planning for an iron chef challenge. Details will be shared during the April 24 meeting and Patrols will review plans. 
 
4. Future Meeting Outlook: This is the current working plan based on the most recent PLC.
  • 9/7: Eagles – TBD
  • 9/14: Phoenix – Scout Jeopardy
  • 9/21: Land Sharks – Steal the Bacon
  • 9/28: Titans: TBD/Shakedown
  • 10/5: Fall Court of Honor
  • 1012: Pandas – TBD
  • 10/19: Eagles – TBD
 KEY DATES
AUG 23: First Day of School
AUG 28-29: Lane Myer Eagle Project – Bull Run Park
SEP 11: Henry/Nick Jobe Eagle Court of Honor
SEP 17-19: Horsemanship Campout (pending)
OCT 3: Junior Leadership Training (JLT)
OCT 5: Fall Court of Honor
OCT 8-10: Mountain Man Rendezvous Camporee
OCT 22-24: Fall OA Ordeal @ Camp Snyder for OA Candidates
NOV 5 – 7: Mission Impossible @ Izaak Walton
 
At the meeting tell me why the quote above matters, you will be rewarded. 
 
IT’S ALL FOR THE SCOUTS!
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Kevin Morley
Scoutmaster, Troop 893
www.troop893.org
Nattawoapandamen Wewoatamoewagan
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