Scoutmaster Minute: On Saturday I had the pleasure of watching the Blue Angles and Thunderbirds streak west they came just north of Centreville. It was an awesome site since we were able to watch them make an impressive bank turn out past Camp Snyder on return to DC. Hope you all had a chance to see [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Our 33rd President, Harry S. Truman, made the following observation: In reading the lives of great men, I found that the first victory they won was over themselves... self-discipline with all of them came first. This principal is essential for Scouts, especially given our shared loss of gathering for school, sports, scouting and work. [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Working from home is not all its cracked up to be....at least not under these circumstances. Needless to say this is the hand we have been dealt, so I ask everyone to simply Do Your Best. I cannot offer certainty in what lies before us, but I have worked with my fellow leaders to [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Well I am more than certain that folks are feeling a little stir crazy...but there are options. In terms of our normal schedule of active, I think is safe to say that all face-2-face interactions will be suspended thru April 10, and very likely thru April 30. Here a few things Scouts can be [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Sobering times for sure, but that does not make us helpless. If we are Obedient and abide by the actions public health officials recommend for social distancing we can mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on our communities and save lives. That means we must not act in our own self interest but collectively for [...]
Please Wash Your Hands, 20 seconds minimum...no exceptions. Rank Advancement Ben Fuentes-Brock - Eagle BOR (3/7/20) Christopher Lee - Star (3/3/20) Meeting Outlook 1. This Week March 10: A-Frame Challenge (Land Sharks) Uniform Class A A. Patrol Activity - The Land Sharks will be running a skills competition that builds on prior lashing experience. Prior [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Yesterday morning I explored the Diamond Head Crater outside of Honolulu and made sure that Troop 893 was represented. One of the unique things I got to see on that hike was a helicopter extraction from the top of the crater (sadly someone took a bad fall), example of the Search & Rescue Merit [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Today we wrapped up another successful Merit Badge University with lots of energy and motivation. Thank you to all the Merit Badge Counselors for the time and effort in helping our Scouts grow, ASM Matt Conner for organizing everyone and The Taylor's for the generous meeting space. On Friday evening, we had the honor of [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Fun day with the Daytona 500 happening and President Trump taking a pace lap to lead the field as we celebrate President's Day tomorrow. Personally I am pulling for #24 William Byron...Eagle Scout! Lots of goals being set today, so hope that our Scouts are setting their sights on the next stage in their journey which [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Welcome to 2020. Hard for me to reconcile with the fact that I rekindled my relationship with Scouting just over 10 years ago...wow. Highlights included marching in the 100 year anniversary parade, being a Tiger Den Leader and then Cubmaster for Pack 127, a most incredible adventure to Philmont with the awesome Crew of [...]
