Scoutmaster Minute: It was great to be inside for the Court of Honor this past week to recognize all the hard work these Scouts have completed in the past 6 months. Several of these Scouts became official members of the Order of the Arrow (OA) over the weekend and we honor their service. We have a really busy couple of weeks as we prepare for the annual Mission Impossible event that welcomes AOL Scouts to visit Troop 893. This is a great event and I encourage every scout to participate, patrols will use the next 2 meetings to prepare.
He who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leader.
― Aristotle
IMPORTANT ACTION ITEMS
A. Upcoming Events – Please indicate intent to participate in the following activities.
  • Scouts and Leaders Troop 893 Annual Mission Impossible Campout, Izaak 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!  Sign Up (to camp and/or participate): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4BA5AE292-mission
  • Adult Volunteers Needed for Troop 893 Annual Mission Impossible Campout.  There are volunteer opportunities early in the day as well as evening hours.  Adult Volunteer Sign Up (to come out and help with the event stations): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4BA5AE292-t893
MEETINGS
Remember 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 Oct 26: Mission Impossible Prep (All Patrols)
Uniform Class B (Class A when seeking advancement)

ALL SCOUTS PLANNING TO ATTEND MISSION IMPOSSIBLE NEED TO “REGISTER” INTENT ASAP SO WE CAN ORGANIZE PATROLS FOR AOL STATIONS AND EVENING COMPETITION. NOVA CORP WILL BE INTEGRATED INTO PATROLS.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4BA5AE2

A. AOL Stations – Each Patrol should review the attached station guidance and develop a written plan for the requirements/skills that will be performed based on the EDGE method. Adult leadership with Nova Corp will cycle through each Patrol’s demonstration to review preparedness and suggest modification to ensure we are providing a good program for the AOL scouts that will attend Mission Impossible. Mission Impossible Stations as determined at Leadership Training on October 3.

  • First Aid – Pandas
  • Cooking – Phoenix
  • Axe Yard – Land Sharks
  • Knots – Titans
  • Fire – Eagles

B. Meal Planning –  The Saturday dinner, including dessert, will be part of Mission Impossible competition. Each Patrol will receive a Secret ingredient for use in the dessert.You will have plenty of time to cook dinner so time to get creative…encourage all to consider dutch oven or other meals. Should not see any hot dog or burgers and definitely no ramen. Several Nova Corp members still need to  be grubmaster for advancement, and they will be integrated into patrols. Each Scout should bring $15 for grubmaster.
Each Patrol  meal plan must be reviewed and approved by SPL and ASM Lakie, it can be refined next week.

C. Skit – Each patrol should be thinking about a skit to share Friday evening after camp is setup

2. Next Week Nov 2: Mission Impossible Shakedown (All Patrols)
Uniform Class B (Class A when seeking advancement)
Final review of station plans and development of Patrol meal plans. This includes how the patrol will use the Secret ingredient and how they will compete in the Dutch oven bake off. All patrols will also use this time to finalize plans for the Friday event “893’s Got Talent” . Use your time wisely gentlemen.
3. Next Next Week Nov 5-7: Mission Impossible Campot @Izaak Walton League
Uniform Class A

This campout is one of the best all year with lots of pride in showing off the Troop to AOL scouts and which is followed by the evening patrol competition. Lots of fun is planned and we look forward to seeing everyone. Please take a moment to encourage AOLs from your Cub Pack to attend (we will have flyer out this week).

 KEY DATES
NOV 5 – 7: Mission Impossible Campout @ Izaak Walton
NOV 6: Scouting for Food Notification
NOV 13: Scouting for Food Collection
 
IT’S ALL FOR THE SCOUTS!