Scoutmaster Moment
What a fantastic weekend at the Seneca District Fall “Mountain Man Rendezvous” Camporee!  The weather was perfect for the activities, and so many activities!  Scouts learned new ways to light fires, made shelter, visited with a blacksmith, challenged each other (and 893B) to tug o war, had some items branded, threw tomahawks and knives – in short made many memories. Camporees like this are fantastic opportunities to demonstrate skills and try new things (with thanks to the adults that help make them happen!).  Upcoming campouts like November’s Mission Impossible and hopefully a Sully District Klondike in January are also fun station-based events to show a patrol’s knowledge in friendly competition with other units.
 
All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better. 
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
 
If you never did you should. These things are fun and fun is good. 
– Dr. Seuss
 
 
Important Notes
 
Events
 
Order of the Arrow Fall Candidate Ordeal – Oct 22-24
Candidates from our Spring OA election and callout who have not been through Ordeal yet and are interested in participating in the Fall Ordeal should discuss this with a OA adult.
 
 
Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA), Saturday October 16th 

Troop 893 will be operating a JOTA amateur radio station at the CUMC Activity Field on Saturday October 16th from 10am to 3pm. Scouts will learn a little about how radios work and get the opportunity to talk to other scouts and radio operators over the radio in other states and maybe even another country. JOTA is also a great introduction to the Radio, Electronics, and Digital Technology merit badges! Please see the attached flyer for more information. 

 If you have any questions contact a ASM

 
Aquatics requirements
Aquatics Requirements at Cub Run Rec Center – Sunday, October 17, 4-6pm.  Select a 30 minute slot to meet at the Cub Run Rec Center pool to go over aquatics requirements for 2nd Class: 5b: BSA Beginner Swimmer Test and 5c: Demo Water Rescue and/or 1st Class: 6a: BSA Swimmer Test 6e: Show a Line Rescue.
 
Annual 893 Mission Impossible Campout Campout, Isaac Walton League, Centreville – November 5-7
This campout is a recruiting event for local Arrow of Light scouts as well as a fun  “Mission Impossible” challenge for the 893 patrols to compete.  Scouts and Leaders should sign up to let the planners know you will be attending!
 
Troop 893 Annual Mission Impossible Campout needs volunteer support to run!
 
Rank Advancement
Congratulations to Our New Life, Star, Tenderfoots, and Scout for their hard work and advancement
 
Troop Meeting/Activity Outlook 
 
This Week  – 10/12 – Fall Court of Honor 

Uniform: 

Field Uniform (Class A) Merit badge sashes are recommended for all who have badges attached
Location: CUMC Sanctuary
 
Family, Scouts, and Friends are welcome to the Fall Court of Honor. It is time to celebrate troop and individual achievements for rank and badges since the Spring CoH.  The new youth leadership team will be recognized and sworn in for start of their 6-month term.
 
We are excited that we will be inside the church sanctuary, for the first time since our Fall 2019 CoH.  All attendees are asked to wear a mask when indoors in compliance with the church’s COVID protocol.
 
Next  Week  – 10/19 –  Troop Meeting 
Uniform: Field Uniform (Class A) Merit badge sashes are recommended for all who have badges attached
Location: CUMC
 

The troop gets spooky with a Halloween celebration meeting

 
Following Week  – 10/19 –  Troop Meeting 
Uniform: Field Uniform (Class A) Merit badge sashes are recommended for all who have badges attached
Location: CUMC
 

This week will be Mission Impossible station prep and start of Mission Impossible shakedown.

 
Upcoming Meeting Activities per PLC
Patrols should plan ahead so meetings can be online (virtual) if necessary.  Alternatively, activities could be planned as a weekend outing outside.
Patrols Leaders are reminded that plans for meetings should be submitted to the SPL and Scoutmaster 2 weeks in advance (at minimum). Meeting plans should have details for what will happen.  Information for Troop News inclusion should also be provided (items Scouts should bring to the meeting, and short statement of what the meeting will be about).
 
10/5 – Mountainman  Camporee Shakedown – Rascal Rabbits
10/12 – Fall Court of Honor (families welcome)
10/19 – Halloween celebration meeting 
10/26 – Mission Impossible prep & Shakedown – Moon Archers
 
 
Service Hours Opportunities
 
CUMC Service Ministries have opportunities that Scouts can participate in. These provide services needed in the community and can be personally rewarding to participate in.
 
October Grace Ministries service opportunity
 
  Thank you for your dedication to those in our community who have need.
 
 
Key Dates (mark your calendar)

Full calendar is also available from Troopmaster subscription calendar

 
OCT 12 – Fall Court of Honor
OCT 16  – Jamboree on the Air (JOTA), CUMC Activity Field 10-3
OCT 17 – Aquatics Requirements (Cub Run)
OCT 22-24: Fall Ordeal @ Camp Snyder for OA Candidates
NOV 5 – 7: Mission Impossible @ Izaak Walton
NOV 6 & 13 – Scouting for Food (bag drop and pick up)