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Scoutmaster Minute: The Troop was honored to support 3 crossover ceremonies this week and several more are scheduled for coming weeks. We have 15+ AOL Scouts joining our Nova Corps Patrol (aka New Scout Program). As these new Scouters and families join our ranks our watch words should be HELPFUL, COURTEOUS & KIND. A tree is know by its fruits; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.   -- St. Basil 1.  Next Meeting - 27 Feb: Backcountry Iron Chef (Pandas)  Uniform – Class A The [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: Every day we measure lots of things by simple estimation. In the morning, you estimate how much orange juice you want for breakfast by pouring it into a glass. It's not a precise amount, just approximate. And you measure by estimation when you cross a street well before a car comes or when you pass a football or soccer ball to a teammate. One thing most of us don't measure often enough, though, is ourselves. How often do we stop and say, am I doing the right thing? Is this what a Scout should do? How am I [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: Sixty years ago, Troop 893 was chartered at Centreville United Methodist Church. In that time, many Scouts have benefited from joining the Troop 893 family. Today, CUMC celebrated Scout Sunday and Eagle Scout candidate Scott Marrow shared some thoughts with the congregation. I have attached those comments as a reminder of our appreciation for CUMCs support and simply the values of reverence that are imparted thru the Scouting program. Ranks Advancement: The following Scouts(s) have taken another step forward on their Journey to Eagle, well done!   Life       Joshua Alexander-Goldsmith 1.  Next Meeting - 13 Feb: First Aid [...]