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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 - [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: The only way to succeed is take the first step and embrace the risk of failure. Since school is about to being in a few weeks --shudder-- and the Troop begin to prepare for new Scout leadership, I thought was point to make again. In our program we seek to provide an environment we a Scout can try new things and often the worst that happens a bad meal or that leaving boots outside is bad idea. Most important and more frequent are the small gains in confidence when they realize that will a little planning that they [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: I recognize many are still in the process of enjoying summer vacations, but there are a few items that require some attention. We responses to Troop picnic on August 27...really important we have a decent headcount and support for several items that need adult participation. Scouts also need to review and work with patrol leaders or this meeting meeting...the Titans are running a competition for best homemade backpacking meal on Tuesday. I al need indication of who can support transport of the Troop trailer for the August campout. Thank you. The rising tide lifts all the boats.  ― [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: Scouting is time for exploring, learning and trying new things. In my experience there is often a hesitation to engage due to an inherent the fear of failure. Yes the world can be cruel and twisted place, but in Scouting we strive to create a "No Regrets" environment. I would ask that each of you take a moment and consider the words of Capt. Deshauna Barber and her No Regrets approach to life. As you listen think about your individual Scouting journey....seize the moment, take ownership your destiny. I was reminded of that conviction during a recent Eagle [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: The dog days of summer are upon us and hope everyone is staying hydrated. Next weekend is looking to be pretty hot so consider cooling off at the Lake Fairfax Water Mine (see activity link below). We have several other event for which we need indications of participation for planning purposes so click the link and let us your will be there. It's too hot to type more...see you all Tuesday.   Rank Advancement Mathew Manella - 1st Class (7/16)   1. This Week July 23 - Painting 101 (Pandas) @ Activity Field Uniform - Class B The Pandas [...]