Scoutmaster Minute: Number 1 - We need all Scouts to participate and complete the tasks listed below. Active engagement matters, no response means no progress. Number 2 - Much like #1, a democracy requires active engagement. However, the vilolence last week at the Capitol and the destructive acts in many cities over the summer are simply [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Welcome to 2021! We would like to take this opportunity to recalibrate and get all the Scouts in a position to monitor and track their progress...literally put responsibility in the plam of thier hand. The tasks outlined below are designed to support that activity and will help leadership make some informed decisions about how [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: It's the most wonderful time of the year. Enjoy and be well. NOTE - No Meetings at CUMC until further notice. The honey doesn't taste so good once it is being eaten; the goal doesn't mean so much once it is reached; the reward is not so rewarding once it has been given. If [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Today marks 79 years since the attack on Peal Harbor. "December 7, 1941 – a date which will live in infamy," President Franklin D. Roosevelt famously proclaimed. It brings to mind the actions taken by many young men and women in the follow days and weeks - duty to country. To be clear this commitement [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: While you may all still be in a turkey and stuffing coma, it is my sincere hope you were all able to enjoy Thanksgivng this past week. I am looking forward to a successful Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) this week as we makw plans for the coming weeks, including the beginning of 2021...yep its [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: In 1620, a group of men, women and children braved the North Atlantic in search of freedom. They landed at Plymouth Rock and signed the Mayflower Compact, which was "the foundation of liberty based on law and order" for what would become the United States of America over a 150 years later. As a desendent [...]
DFall Eagle Project FlyerScoutmaster Minute: It was great to see the teamwork at this last meeting to make sure your campout cook gear is in good shape and ideally not a public helath risk. We will take a look Tuesday evening to see what it looks like after a week of storage to calibrate your effectiveness. [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Awesome weekend...another sucessful Mission Impossible in the books for Troop 893. Simply the Best. We had a great turnout from multiple Packs and the Scouts, Boys & Girls Troop, did a really nice job with all the stations we set up to introduce them to our 893 family. The weather was exceptional and the [...]
Troop 893 Permission Slip 2020 Mission Impossible Scoutmaster Minute: Welcome to November, its opening has been pretty blustery, but I think we are looking good for Mission Impossible this weekend. This week also happens to make a direct connection to the Scout Oath...Duty to Country. While none of out Scouts are able to vote, this is [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Over the weekend we collaborated with Pack 2011 on Scouting for Food. The response from the community was reasonable given limited notice and communication. Most importantly, our Scouts worked great as a team sorting and crating up the food items collected. Much appreciation to all the efforts of Michael Adere for organizing this annual [...]