Events

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 to uphold as Scouters. Freedom is never more than one generation from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. - Ronald Reagan Our flag does [...]

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 will always be pretty, but then that is part of the learning process and the value gained from making the effort. We never fail when we try to do our duty, we always fail when we neglect to do it. - Lord Robert Baden-Powell [...]

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 Day. All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother. - Abraham Lincoln Recognitions  Seven Troop 893 Scouts completed their Order of the Arrow Ordeal this weekend at Camp Snyder. Brian Staton served as Elangomat (which means Guide) and [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: We had a great turnout for the summer camp swim test. Big thank you to Jennifer Alvarez for getting things organized and scheduled with Cub Run Rec Center. For some this was a simple cruise and for others it was a moment to face a challenge, and in the end everyone gained a little something. The quickest way to aquire self-confidence is to do exactly what your afraid to do. - Anynomous Rank Advancements Benjamin Powers - Eagle Board of Review (4/29) 1. This Week May 7 - Ice Rescue (Titans) Uniform: Class A The meeting theme is aquatics, [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: April showers spring rank advancements and new experiences. By all accounts Troop 893's new scout campout provided multiple learning opportunities of all types, including why we should always pack our rain gear no matter what. The floating flag pole was put to great use, the fish were biting, many enjoyed a gorgeous Saturday afternoon, the campfire program prepared by the Communications MB crew during which we retired several US flags that had fulfilled their duty. The morning brought a little drizzle to make breakdown even more fun...but it all worked out. Special thanks to Adults that drove Scouts [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: I hope you all had time over spring break to recharge their batteries and enjoy time with family and friends. Since today is Easter, it is the one day when its okay to have all your eggs in one basket. 1. This Week Apr 23: New Scout Campout Shakedown & Station Review (ALL) Uniform – Class A   All scouts attending the New Scout Campout on April 26-28 should bring $15 for their grubmaster.  The Nova Corp members will be added into regular patrols and one or more may act as grubmaster, all will cook and learn duty roster [...]

This Week Apr 16       NO MEETING - It is spring Break...enjoy a little down time with family and friends. 2. Next Week Apr 23: New Scout Campout Shakedown & Station Review (ALL)      Uniform – Class A   All scout attend the New Scout Campout on April 26-28 should bring $15 for their grubmaster. The Nova Corp members will be added into regular patrols and one or more may act as grubmaster, all will cook and learn duty roster positions. Shakedown planning will take place along with review of campout stations slected by each patrol. All those attending [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: The installation of the new Troop 893 leadership team is now official and we look forward to another exciting 6 months. We also has a great showing on Saturday for the cleanup around CUMC. Many dead branch's, pine needles, leaves, dirt and grit were swept, raked, cut, snipped and/or scooped up by members of the Troop 893 family. Nicely done. 1. This Week Apr 9: Knotting Ahead (Phoenix) Uniform – Class A   The Phoenix patrol has developed some materials to assist new scouts (and perhaps refresh current scouts) with core skills. This friendly activity will lay the [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: Leadership is transitional and constantly evolving. Today, the Troop's new leadership endured gusty winds and little rain while making great strides in setting a vision for the next six months. This included the first official use of the CUMC Activity Field flag pole planned and installed by Benjamin Powers for his Eagle project. Awesome. The Scouts benefitted from some excellent peer leadership provided by Hiroki Cook, Jacob Major, Matthew Sezen, Jonathan Lee, Henry Jobe and Benjamin Powers. These young men are ready to take the lead which officially commences at the Court of Honor on Tuesday evening...look forward [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: Endure, persevere, excel and overcome are all thoughts that come to mind after this weekend. A hearty combination of Scouters took on mother nature in the Elizabeth Furnace area of George Washington National Forest this weekend. Everyone hiked at least 7 miles or more, gaining at least 1200ft in elevation, and some climbed with ropes while others did rock scrambles. All in all it was a great weekend with good spirits and warm fires...which was especially nice given the overnight low hit 25F. By and large all were well fed, and I suspect some Scouts are due for [...]