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, [...]
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 – [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
