Scoutmaster Minute: As usual the Troop is very busy at this time of the year. Biggest change is moving the Court of Honor out 2 weeks to October 19. This will ensure the Scouts have sufficient time this week and next to prepare and plan for activities that will take place during the next campout Oct 8-10. The [...]
Don't forget to register for the KlonBike Derby this coming Saturday (October 2)! We also are still in need of adult volunteers to help run the event. Please let me know if you are able to help. YIS, Adam On Tue, Sep 21, 2021, 09:57 Kevin Morley wrote: Adam Weiez has organized a very fun outing [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Looks like everyone enjoyed the Horsemanship Campout this weekend and I am certain the favorable weather was a welcome bonus. This week we will be looking for Scouts to saddle up again for various positions of responsibility. It is also a time to close out merit badges if possible that will be awarded at the [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Some busy times on our hands with Eagle projects, Eagle Court of Honor, campouts, leadership transition and training over the next few weeks. Be Prepared is our motto for a reason. To that point, I need to thank the folks involved in reconstructing the Troop Trailer...very excited about the new setup...Jim Lakie for helping with [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: The next few months will see quite a lot of activity. I will stress the importance of Nova Corp getting out to these events that count towards the 10 non-Troop meeting activities necessary for advancement. This includes getting those camping nights which were very hard to come by in the last year. The Troop has some [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Some great Scouting over the weekend at Lane Meyer's Eagle project along the Blue Bell trail in Bull Run Park. This project was a long time in the making and the final result will benefit hikers and nature lovers for many years. Great support and teamwork from the Troop and friends on both days to [...]
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 [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Time is a funny thing...sometimes it cannot go by fast enough and other times insanely fast. Twelve years ago I became an adult leader in Pack 127 and eventually I was the Cubmaster. During the Join Scouting sessions I would often take out a rope that measured 80 inches, roughly equal to the time span of the average [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Game time fellas, need better picture of who is going to the campout this weekend. That include adults...so far its just me which is simply not gonna work. Please use the SignUp link below. This is a great outing and the weather is looking favorable. That said if you plan to attend...you will not depart [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: The Troop 893 Scouters have yet again demonstrated their heartiness and were undeterred by rain for the 48th run on the Shenandoah River with Downriver Canoe Company. Looking forward to hearing all the stories that I am certain will be shared for years to come. As May comes to a close, we start the [...]