Scoutmaster Minute: Hello 2022! There are 31,536,000 seconds in a year…use them efficiently and wisely. Troop 893 had a successful 2021 and I am thankfull for the support and effort by our Scouts and adult leadership to keep things moving forward in a positive direction. Going forward will we need to maintain out vigilance as it relates to the risks associated with COVID varients. That said the upcoming meeting will be held outside and we will adhere to masking protocols for everyone, while ensuring ample supply of hand sanitizer is on hand…literally.
Growth is never by mere chance; 
it is the result of forces working together.
– James Cash Penney (aka JC Penney)
ANNOUNCEMENT
  • NEW Philmont 2023 Opportunity: The Troop has a 12-person crew reservation for a 12-day trek on July 12-24, 2023. A Scout must be 14 years old by the time the trek begins. Scouts wanting to go on this trek must make a commitment ASAP, the first deposit of $150/person is due on January 30. Please advise ASAP.
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 Jan 4: Klondike Sled Inventory/Family Feud (Phoenix)
Uniform Class B
Reminder, this meeting will be at the Activity Field, but all should come prepared with your own mask.
In anticipation of the Klondike Derby later this month, patrols will be assessing the 3-4 sleds being stored at the field. They have been in the elements since last use in 2019 and are likely in need of some TLC. This time will also be used to develop plans for repairs that may be needed  for a session on Saturday, January 8, 10am-Noon at the activity field. Each patol will also work on a patrol flag that can be used at the Klondike.
Following sled assessments, the Phoenix patrol will host a round of Scout Family Feud.
 

2. Activity Jan 8: Sled Rehab/Patrol Flags @Activitiy Field 10am-Noon

Uniform Class B
 
Patrols will gather at the activity field to fix up sleds and make sure they are functional for the Klondike Derby
3. Next Week Jan 11: Bridge of Doom (Eagles)
Uniform Class B
 
Patrols should review knots and lashing skills (pg 371-378) which wiill be put to use at this meeting. Consider this a warm up for expected skill challenges at the Klondike Derby.
 
4. Next Next Week Jan 18: Klondike Station/Preshakedown (SPL/ASPLs)
Uniform Class B
 
The Senior Leadership team will run a preshakwdown session for the Klondike and work together on plans for the Klondike station our Troop will run. Scouts needing to complete grubmaster requirements should be prepared to step forward.
Each scout attending the Klondike should bring $15 for the grubmaster.
 
5. Look Ahead Week Jan 25: Klondike Shakedown (All)
Uniform Class B
 
Patrols will finalize plans for Klondike, including patrol gear check by Quartermasters.

IT’S ALL FOR THE SCOUTS!