Scoutmaster Minute: Some of you missed an awesome weekend for backpacking. The Scouts experienced sections of both the current and old Appalachian Trail. In the process they gained direct experience on preparedness...what not forget and what to never carry again. All part of the learning experience. We even had a few Odocoileus virginianus conducting tent inspections [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: This weekends outing coincided with the start of our regions seventh heat wave of the summer and "feel-like" temps forecasted to reach triple digits through Wednesday...glad we are back in AC. A big thankyou to Mr. John Organek from the Quantico Orienteering Club for setting up with a great course and a live training [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
