Troop News — 21-Oct-2019
Scoutmaster Minute Weather is shifting into fall so be prepared. As we will continue to use the activity field as much as possible, the temps are cooler and it get dark quickly, so please dress appropriately and ideally bring a flashlight or headlamp. Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better. - Harry S Truman 1. This Week Oct 22 - Survival Shelters 101 (Land Sharks) @ Activity Field Uniform Class A In preparation for Novembers Mission Impossible [...]
Troop News — 13-OCT-2019
Scoutmaster Minute Our Scouts enjoyed beautiful weather over the weekend while testing their skills at pioneering, rock climbing, and knife/tomahawk throwing amongst other (yes that is a human fooseball pit - brilliant). Certainly some lessons learned in planning department...unity of effort is key. If there is a stumble, don't dwell on it, keep moving forward. I challenge each of you to build each other up, which takes time and effort...to break things only takes a moment but may last a lifetime. Keep up the good work, be your fellow Scouts keeper. It is so easy to break down and destroy. [...]
Troop News — 06-Oct-2019
Scoutmaster Minute This past week we installed the new Scout Leadership team that will run the program for the next 6 months under Senior Patrol Leader Matthew Sezen's guidance. They are committed and have developed a plan of action and are working toward implementation. Looking forward to seeing what these young men can do over the next few months. Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans.– Peter F. Drucker 1. This Week Oct 8 - Camporee Prep & Shakedown (Eagles) Uniform Class A The Eagles has developed a meeting plan that will build [...]
Troop News: 29 SEP 2019
Scoutmaster Minute: The transition to our new leadership team was put through paces today and I think we ready for the task. It will require continued diligence toward implementing the idea and themes they eventually expressed over the course of the day. In addition, we put the flag pole to great use and have enhances our flag ceremony skills. The EDGE method was also applied by each patrol working together on scout skills of knots and orienteering. Meeting plans are coming together for coming weeks and months...now its a matter of delivery. The Pessimist complains about the wind. The Optimist [...]
Troop News: 22 SEP 2019
Scoutmaster Minute: Some of you missed an awesome weekend for backpacking. The Scouts experienced sections of both the current and old Appalachian Trail. In the process they gained direct experience on preparedness...what not forget and what to never carry again. All part of the learning experience. We even had a few Odocoileus virginianus conducting tent inspections at our site. Hiking is a bit like life: The journey only requires you to put one foot in front of the other…again and again and again. And if you allow yourself the opportunity to be present throughout the entirety of the trek, you [...]
Troop News — 15-SEP-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: There are several signup in this weeks news...please read thoroughly. Otherwise I defer to the Man in Black. You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You do not try to forget the mistakes, but you do not dwell on it. You do not let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space. — Johnny Cash. This Week Sept 17 - Backpacking Gearcheck/Shakedown (Pandas/w Philmont Alumni Support) Uniform - Class B Bring $15 for grubmaster ...dont forget. This outing has been [...]
Troop News — 08-SEP-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: Since the school year is well underway...a few thoughts for consideration and perspective. Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. -- John Quincy Adams Let hope inspire you, but let not idealism blind you. -- Don Henley 1. This Week Sept 10 - Get the Out in Scout (Phoenix/w Philmont Alumni Support) Uniform - Class A Review and demonstration of techniques to properly pack personnel items and equipment for a backpacking [...]
Troop News — 01-SEP-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: Nature is all powerful and requires us to BE PREPARED. This week's meeting will include a timely emergency drill, and we are hopeful that our family, friends and neighbors in the path Hurricane Dorian will be spared. While impacts to our region are not current expected until Thursday...Now is the Time to Prepare. Here are some tips from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Download the FEMA App for preparedness tips, shelter information and weather alerts. Residents are encouraged to have supplies, including: prescription medication, items to care for infants and toddlers, pet supplies, water and non-perishable food. Make sure you [...]
Troop News — 25-AUG-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: Looking forward to sharing some fellowship with our Troop 893 family this Tuesday evening. We still need a few helping hands to flip burgers and dogs. I am sure with most everyone having started school this week, that a simple meal shared with friends will be fulfilling and less burdensome. Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. – Mohammed Ali If we always helped one another, no one would need luck. – Sophocles 1. This Week Aug 27 - Troop 893 Back 2 School Picnic @ Activity Field Uniform - [...]
Troop News — 18-AUG-2019
Scoutmaster Minute: This weekends outing coincided with the start of our regions seventh heat wave of the summer and "feel-like" temps forecasted to reach triple digits through Wednesday...glad we are back in AC. A big thankyou to Mr. John Organek from the Quantico Orienteering Club for setting up with a great course and a live training exercise. John offered his experience in land navigation competitions to help Scouts understand how to "read" the terrain and select the best route to achieve their destination. Given this new experience, we had 2 teams go out later to various points to test their [...]