Scoutmaster Minute: There nothing better than having a Scout describe, in their own words, what they are getting out the program. The following contribution is from Life Scout Lane Meyer: Merit Badge University gives you as a Boy Scout many opportunities to complete new and old merit badges. It is also a good way to have a [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Not sure about the rest of you, but I loved getting my own mail as a kid. Once I joined Cub Scouts that meant my own copy of Boy's Life every month. The jokes and stories from Pedro were always a kick...even if a little kooky. The awesome adventures other Scouts had undertaken were [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: The month of February is in steeped Scout history. The Boy Scouts of America was officially found on February 8, 1910. Nearly 109 years later, CUMC chartered a new troop for girls as part of the expanded Scouting BSA family. An added bonus was that several young women were welcomed into the CUMC Scouting family by [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Last weeks meeting by the Panda Patrol provided a great example of the possible when teamwork and EDGE methods are applied to pioneering. I will be interested to see if anyone puts these skills to use on a future campout. All Scouts should keep in mind that "Nothing is impossible, the word itself says [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: The Klondike Derby was good fun this weekend. The Troop 893 station required Patrols to build a self-supporting bridge that could support the weight of at least one Scout. Our Scouts competed in first sled race run on snow in this District in many, many years....only a few got run over by reindeer. A [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: No plan ever survives first contact with the enemy (Helmuth von Moltke). Our plans for a Klondike station were tested over this weekend did not survive "the enemy" (aka Jacob, Ben, Spencer & Robert). However, with a little Scouting resourcefulness, they were able to make some modifications and found success building a self-supporting bridge. [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Welcome back. I am looking forward to another great year for Troop 893. I would encourage each Scout and family to take a moment to consider their goals for the coming year. As it relates to Scouting...how can you help the Troop or a fellow Scout, plan for some high adventure, set a [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Tis the season of giving. This brings to mind the Scout Oath, specifically a Scout's Duty to Other People...."To help other people at all times". In this context I have received inquires regarding service hours and "what counts". Below I have tried to outline the key steps in the process that a Scout should consider [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Fortitude comes in many forms. For some it simply may be associated with sleeping on a "firm" gymnasium floor with no sleeping bag or pad. For Troop 893's Philmont Crew, it was about braving low temperatures and steep slopes on the Double Bear Rocks trail in the Shenandoah National Park. Crew members were also [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: A Scout is Reverent, but what does he pray for? Many will say they pray to be kept safe from bad things happening to them. They pray for an easier time of it, for health, and safety. These are all fine, but unfortunate things will happen to everyone. Being able to handle those unfortunate [...]
