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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 [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: It is always impressive what can be accomplished when we work collectively toward a shared mission. The meeting this past week demonstrated teamwork and the potential for a very useful camp gadget that could be used during the campout this weekend. On this upcoming outing I think there may be moments that challenge us in different ways depending on the goals set. The key is to set the goal and move ahead....you cannot finish if you never start. I always get to where I’m going by walking away from where I have been.  – Winnie the Pooh Rank [...]

Scoutmaster Reminders: New Scouts will begin attending our meetings this week, so please be Courteous, Kind and Helpful. Deadline for Court of Honor recognitions is March 19., please make sure all is submitted to Mr. Treat.  Camp cards were distributed last week aa part of our Troop fundraising program. If you did not get them please see Mr. Lakie 1. Next Week Mar 12 - Scout Engineers (Pandas)  Uniform: Class A This meeting has been prepared by Pandas to provide some innovative thinking to Pioneering MB and a little competition among Patrols. Scout will also have time to begin planning [...]

Scoutmaster Minute:  I strongly encouraged all Scouts to consider how best they can take on a leadership position and push their potential...no leader is perfect and learning never happens without trying. The following Scouts stepped forward to "take the risk" and help lead their peers for the next 6 months. We will induct them into their new positions of service to the Troop at the Court of Honor on April 2.   Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.  - Muhammad Ali     Rank Advancement & Acknowledgements Christopher Davids - 2nd Class (2/26/19) [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: We completed another successful Merit Badge University under the excellent guidance of Matt Conner, our gracious hosts Paul and Kathy Taylor, and many Merit Badge Counselors. Last week during the Patrol Leadership Council (PLC) the team crafted a solid activities plan through mid-April, which will give the new Leadership team time to catch-up and grab the reigns of responsibility come April 1. I strongly encourage all Scouts to consider how best they can take on a leadership position to push their potential...no leader is perfect and learning never happens without trying...take the "risk". Don't be too timid and [...]