Events

Scoutmaster Minute: Some busy times on our hands with Eagle projects, Eagle Court of Honor, campouts, leadership transition and training over the next few weeks. Be Prepared is our motto for a reason. To that point, I need to thank the folks involved in reconstructing the Troop Trailer...very excited about the new setup...Jim Lakie for helping with design, CJ Staton for helping to gut the old trailer and building the new shelving and Paul Taylor for working with me to make some adaptations to get the new setup built out this past week. Still a few things to be done, but everything [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: The next few months will see quite a lot of activity. I will stress the importance of Nova Corp getting out to these events that count towards the 10 non-Troop meeting activities necessary for advancement. This includes getting those camping nights which were very hard to come by in the last year. The Troop has some great outings scheduled and I encourage everyone to take advantage of these events to the maximum extent possible. Everything flows, and nothing abides, everything gives way, and nothing stays fixed. --Heraclitus RANK ADVANCEMENT Brendan Wilson - Life (8/31) Andre Dang - Life (8/31)   [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: Some great Scouting over the weekend at Lane Meyer's Eagle project along the Blue Bell trail in Bull Run Park. This project was a long time in the making and the final result will benefit hikers and nature lovers for many years. Great support and teamwork from the Troop and friends on both days to install over 30 feet of elevated boardwalk. Remember the hardest thing in Scouting is never getting started. Do not fear failure but rather fear not trying. ― Roy T. Bennett       IMPORTANT ACTION ITEMS A. Horsemanship Campout September 17-19 Sign up for this [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: Big day and week ahead. I wish you all the best in getting back into the classroom with your friends. Every moment is a fresh beginning. —T.S. Eliot   MEETINGS Reminder that the Patrol assigned to run a meeting also has clean up duty....meaning your Patrol should be the last to leave with approval of SPL and Scoutmaster. 1. This Week Aug 24: Fire 101 (Titans) Uniform Class B (Class A if seeking advancement)   The Titan have organized a fire competition which will include some essential tips on the fundamentals of fire building. Each Scout in each Patrol must demonstrate they have [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: Time is a funny thing...sometimes it cannot go by fast enough and other times insanely fast. Twelve years ago I became an adult leader in Pack 127 and eventually I was the Cubmaster. During the Join Scouting sessions I would often take out a rope that measured 80 inches, roughly equal to the time span of the average male. The Cubs started in 1st grade as Tigers, 6 or 7 years old, so I would remove the first 6 inches since that time had already passed. I would then cut the rope at the 18 inch mark since that represented what was beyond [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: Game time fellas, need better picture of who is going to the campout this weekend. That include adults...so far its just me which is simply not gonna work. Please use the SignUp link below. This is a great outing and the weather is looking favorable. That said if you plan to attend...you will not depart CUMC on Friday without proper rain gear...meaning visual inspection. Carry as little as possible,  but choose that little with care. -  Earl Shaffer MEETINGS Reminder that the Patrol assigned to run a meeting also has clean up duty....meaning your Patrol should be the last to [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: The Troop 893 Scouters have yet again demonstrated their heartiness and were undeterred by rain for the 48th run on the Shenandoah River with Downriver Canoe Company. Looking forward to hearing all the stories that I am certain will be shared for years to come. As May comes to a close, we start the final preparations for summer camp which will occupy much of out time in the next few weeks. Please be sure to read those communications and complete ALL necessary paperwork by this Tuesday. Doing so helps us ensure that the boys have a great experience. [...]

Kevin Morley Sun, Mar 21, 7:27 PM (2 days ago) to members.troop893 Scoutmaster Minute: Excellent day at the activity field with the new leadership team led by SPL Brian Staton. ASPL Programs Griffin Smith worked with former SPL Mikey Hannett in developing a soild workplan for the next few months. They are ready to go with some great ideas and plans. We did discuss servant leadership and with that in mind I am grateful for the support from our adult leaders - Jim Lakie, Paul, Taylor, Shawn Morrow, Chris Wilson, Kathy Tyalor, Brian Schultz and Elana Taylor. Looking back at the [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: I am looking forward to seeing everyone this week, expecially since the weather is looking favorable. It will still be dark, so make sure you have your headlamps/flashlights. This first meeting will be busy with various leadership elections, so we need everyone to fall in line quickly and follow COVID protocols as we have the past several month...nothing new there. The leader has to be practical and a realist, yet must talk the language of the visionary and the idealist.  —Eric Hoffer IMPORTANT ITEMS Summer Camp: We really need folks to make there intent to participate in summer [...]