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Congratulations! Scout Rank - Eddie, Jackson, Amir, and Collin OA Ordeal honor - Ian, Blake, Robbie, Dhilan, Mehul, and Alan OA Brotherhood honor - William and Brendan Tues, May 2 - Troop Meeting Where: CUMC activity field When: 7-8:30 PM What: Whittling with the Racoons!  Bring a knife and a bar of soap! Sat, May 6 - Swim Checks If you are going to summer camp, you must do a swim check! Don't forget! Tues, May 9 - Troop Meeting Where: CUMC activity field When: 7-8:30 PM What: Firebuilding with the Golden Eagles! Tues, May 16 - Troop Meeting Where: [...]

We had so much fun at the New Scout Campout 2023! Eagle Projects! Don't forget to sign up for Owen's on Sat, April 29 from 8 AM - noon AND FOR Dominic's on Sun, April 30 from 2-6 PM   Tues, April 25 - PLC Where: CUMC (inside) When: 7-8:30 PM - CLASS A - all Scouts with a position of responsibility What: The new leadership team will plan troop activities into the summer. Come prepared with great ideas!   Sat, May 6 - Swim Checks If you are going to summer camp, you must do a swim check, don't [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: The first Troop News I sent was October 1, 2017. By my estimate this is approximately edition #250 and also my last as your Scoutmaster.  Simple put it has been an honor and privilage to guide with these young men on thier Scouting journey and life in general. Until we meet on Tuseday, here are a few thoughts: Pathways act as an essential guiding force on this planet: on every scale of life,  from microscopic cells to herds of elephants, creatures can be found relying on trails to reduce an overwhelming array of options to a single expeditious route.  Without [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: It appears that spring has sprung and the advantge went to the Scouts on the campout in Sky Meadows State Park. On Saturday they completed a 7.3 mile hike that inlcudes section of the Applicahian Trail. At the same time I am happy to report that the Scouts attending summer camp have been registered for merit badges and activites with nearly 100% getting first choice selections. Additional details will be forth coming from our summer camp coordinators, including the timing for swim tests and medical forms. Based on past experience, I would recommend that families plan to get that [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: Today, the new leadership team completed their training and outlined activites for next few months. The Troop is looking forward to welcoming in a number of Arrow of Light Scouts this week and will be getting them started on their Journey to Eagle. The Troop will also be completing plans for the Sky Meadow campout this week, its been one my favorite locations for a weekend camping and hiking. Finally this week is last call for turning in MB Blue cards that will be recognized at the Court of Honor, so please see Mr. Treat. A goal without a [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: Everyone attending Summer camp should review the materials shared in prior email and plan to make necessary payments as needed. We are hold slots open for new Scouts joining the Troop or tansferring, so please read those materials closely. This week is important prep work for the upcoming campout which will require Scouts to think carefully about the "stuff" they bring since everything, including food must fit in your pack. If you need a backpacking pack, the Troop has several that we can loan a Scout. We need all Scouts attention to make that decision by Tuesday since space [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: Today was the last official day of this years Merit Badge University and we are grateful for the adult leader that have provide guidance to our Scouts. Lots of hard work observed, and in many cases there is more work to be done by Scouts to finish certain MBs. At the end of the day this is you journey and therefore your responsibility to make things happen for advancement. This week the Troop will take the first step in transitioning to next terms leadership team, I hope to see lots of names on the position of responsibility sign up [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: Mr. Wilson had a great crew join him for a hike at Great Falls this morning...bright and brisk. That is some good prep for the March campout at Sky Meadows and the time we will spend on the Appalachin Trail, see gear advisory below. All Scouts should be thinking about Leadership positions that they can take on during the next term, review the attached positon guide. Sign up for more that one. Next weekend will be the second meeting for those participating in Merit Badge University, please make sure your taking care of business that may be necessary to [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: Okay the thinking caps were smoking at the last meeting decoding the cipher..great activitiy Land Sharks. We will have a different variation on teamwork this week as well from Titans. Reminder that Class A uniform is the expectation unless otherwise noted here in the Troop News. We will have several Scout visiting this week, so let be prepared to welcome them and perhaps become members of the 893 family. In the meantime, enjoy the Super Bowl. The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that  you have done your best and that you have [...]