Scoutmaster MomentThis weekend we saw the passing of one of a sitting Supreme Court Justice. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg served on the court for 27 years and spent much of her career as an advocate for women’s rights and gender equality. She first applied to be a clerk at the Supreme Court in 1960 she was [...]
Scoutmaster MomentAn optimist's view of success can include anytime a lesson is learned, new knowledge obtained, some benefit absorbed by an activity. Some success is easily observed; a sprinter crossing the finish tape, a high mark on an assignment. Few things in life are so clear, many events that may appear to go without a hitch [...]
Scoutmaster MomentA Scouting friend and former Scoutmaster shared one of her past notes and I felt it was appropriate to share with you for this week and the start of school. While this year may not be the start we are used to, I’m sure everyone will make the most of the opportunities that come up. [...]
Scoutmaster MomentThis has been a productive week for 893! The Patrol Leader Council met and made good progress planning meetings and activities through the end of October. Over the weekend the first Eagle Project got started painting the Westfield’s HS lecture hall and some scouts were able to work on aquatics requirements for rank advancement for [...]
Scoutmaster ConferenceIn my experience Scouts are happiest in the outdoors given the opportunity to work on activities and enjoy fellowship of other scouts around meals and around the campfire. After a long hiatus 893 is back at the campground! I’m sad to have missed it but heard great stories and saw some fun photos from this [...]
Scoutmaster MomentIt was wonderful to see all the smiling faces at the Activity Field for our meeting last week. It has been a long time since we’ve all been gathered in one place! Even better that the weather cooperated, with Tropical Storm Isaias clearing out leaving sunny skies well before our meeting started. The meetings for [...]
Scoutmaster MomentAfter a long hiatus we are now able to meet in person at the Activity Field, which is perfect timing so we can prep for our upcoming campout to the Prince William National Forest. The troop did a great job with our pivot from in-person Scouting as usual to going all virtual. I’m sure our [...]
Scoutmaster MomentOver the past week our area has been hit with a serious of significant summer storms. Personally, I love a good summer storm show from Nature (admittedly much preferred from the safety of our covered porch than some of the places I’ve ridden out a storm). The storm that hit Tuesday night was another good [...]
Scoutmaster MomentOver the past week our area has been hit with a serious of significant summer storms. Personally, I love a good summer storm show from Nature (admittedly much preferred from the safety of our covered porch than some of the places I’ve ridden out a storm). The storm that hit Tuesday night was another good [...]
Scoutmaster MomentThis weekend Scout Bryan Hong from our linked Boys Troop (893B) held his Eagle project, one of the last steps on his Trail to Eagle. It was great to see Scouts in action, in person (including two from 893G). Even better to see a scout reaching a milestone on their way to reach Eagle and [...]
