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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 [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: It was great to see a lively gaggle of Scouts in attendance for Merit Badge University today. Showing up is part one, part two is doing the work to fulfill the requirements as instructed by your counselors. Our excellent adult leadership has yet again organized an awesome lineup and it seems like is there is something for everyone. Lots of important items coming up quickly, including Leadership Elections ...there is spot for everyone. Scouts should also start thinking about the next round of activities and meetings you will plan to support the AOL Scouts that will be joining the [...]

Scoutmaster Minute:  A bunch a hearty Scouters braved the winter freeze for some slipping and sliding at the Klondike Derby. Sounds like we made a good showing at stations and in the races...nice to actually have snow. Mrs. Powers has share some excellent photos from the weekend. Much appreciate for the adults leadere that supported this event, transported the sleds and the trailer. Our next camping trip will be in March at Sky Meadows, weather is unpredictable but lessons from this weekend will be useful. Looking at the big picture, there are eleven months left in 2022. Better yet we still have [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: We have a big week ahead of us as we approach the first Klondike Derby since 2019. You should all be prepared, think ahead, and ensure that every scout attending as a daypack with the 10 essnetials. Looking like there will be some great stations and plenty of opportunity for fun. The first rule to make that happen is teamwork...each patrol needs to pull in the same direction. Scouts should aslo take some time today and tomorrow to register for the upcoming Merit Badge University. Anyone who imagines they can work alone winds up surrounded by nothing but rivals, [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: Another dose of Mother Nature abilet a little sloppy always makes for fun weekend...hope you had chance to enjoy the snow yesterday. This week you will be leveraging your pioneering skill again. It does appear that bit more superivision in necessary when item are taken back to the trailer. I stop to look an had to take care several items that we not stored properly. Quartermasters will need to keep close tabs going forward. That does not mean QMs are the doers, but must manage the process of getting and returning Troop equipment. We are 2 weeks out from [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: Mother nature delivered an extra week of winter break...hope you all used the time wisely. The Troop did benefit but having a Mini-Klondike race to test out the sleds which generall were in pretty good shape...functional is perhaps better charactizization. Clear need a little more practice on driving and dragging the sleds...but the 2 man Eagle patrol beat all the others so perhaps more is not always better. In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln  20220108_112720.jpg  20220108_112250.mp4 ANNOUNCEMENT PLEASE make sure you sign up for Klondike [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: Hello 2022! There are 31,536,000 seconds in a year...use them efficiently and wisely. Troop 893 had a successful 2021 and I am thankfull for the support and effort by our Scouts and adult leadership to keep things moving forward in a positive direction. Going forward will we need to maintain out vigilance as it relates to the risks associated with COVID varients. That said the upcoming meeting will be held outside and we will adhere to masking protocols for everyone, while ensuring ample supply of hand sanitizer is on hand...literally. Growth is never by mere chance;  it is the [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: This week will be the last meeting for 2021...how did it go so fast? One key upcoming event is the Klondike Derby and patrols may gather over the winter break to upgrade there Patrol sleds that will be used for that event. The plan for this week is for all scouts in a position of responsibility to gather and plan the next several month of activties...basically each patrol should be prepared to run 2-3 meetings between January 4 and March 22. Growth is never by mere chance;  it is the result of forces working together. – James Cash Penney [...]