Scoutmaster Minute: The dog days of summer are upon us and hope everyone is staying hydrated. Next weekend is looking to be pretty hot so consider cooling off at the Lake Fairfax Water Mine (see activity link below). We have several other event for which we need indications of participation for planning purposes so click the [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Scouters from Troop 893 enjoyed a gorgeous day on the rocks at Great Falls on Saturday. So awesome to have a trained climbing guide in the Troop, plus our own gear....thank you Adam & Ashley Weisz for make this possible. Later this week Scouts will exercise their leadership in setting forth plans for the [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: We are back from a great week at Goshen Scout Reservation - Camp Olmsted. Over 180 merit badges taken by 36 scouts in seven different program areas. The weather was very kind with cool evenings perfect for sleeping and just a little rain on Monday and Friday. Our scouts represented us well with [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: First and foremost I must thank my Dad for setting the example. It is because of his guidance and support in Scouting, an opportunity he was not afford as a young man, that I enjoyed an incredible program that continues to influence my life. It is that experience and related memories from which I [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: The PLC meeting this past week was productive and there was general consensus that more planning leads to better meetings/outings. Over the next several weeks we shall see if the lessons have been learned. Current both Philmont crews are on trails in Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range. The Venturing Crew is just a few [...]
1. Summer Camp Paperwork See prior message from Mr. Taylor for details...if you are missing anything, such as health forms, please get them completed ASAP. 2. This Week June 11 - Pioneering Shark Tank (Phoenix) @ Activity Field Uniform: Class B The Phoenix patrol will be running pioneering oriented edition of shark tank. Patrols should think [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: It was busy weekend of purging/reorganizing the Troop shed, taking advantage of great weather for rock climbing at Great Falls and celebrating a milestone with Benjamin Powers Eagle Court of Honor. Troop 893 has been blessed with the strength and support provided by Scott and Kimberly Powers and their Scouting prodigy. We bid you [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Looks like many member of the 893 Family enjoyed a great weekend on the river. I am looking forward to the stories. On this Memorial Day, please take a moment to remember those that have served our country, past and present, to preserve the freedoms we enjoy as American's and the oath we commit [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Planning, especially long term, is tough, especially in the era of SnapChat, Texting, Instagram etc...everything is now, now, now. While incremental, it has been great to see our Scouts continue to evolve and adapt the planning process in developing their long term plans for serving fellow Scouts during this term. That doesn't mean it [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Thank you mom for signing my up for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, taking me to meetings, being a Den Mother, sewing on my patch's, washing muddy cloths after campouts, sending me to summer camp, helping me see the way of Akela and Baden-Powell. Thank you mom for believing and supporting me. Happy Mother's [...]
