Scoutmaster Minute: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. That is exactly what 20 plus Scouts did last week when we postponed the climbing campout and implemented Plan B. The lockin, hosted by Mr. Taylor at their studios, still allowed the Scouts attending to learn some of the fundamentals of climbing safety, preparedness and gear [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Given we will blessed with copious amounts of rain this week, a reminder that much about life can be learned from Noah's Ark: Don't miss the boat. Remember we're all in the same boat. Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark. Stay fit. When you're 600 years old, someone may [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Today, Labor Day, marks the unofficial end of summer and the start of the new school year (okay it used to). If Troop 893 was assigned the traditional "What I Did this Summer" essay, it would practically write itself. We had some great adventures and experiences at Camp T. Brady Saunders with success [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: I appreciate all the Scouts that stepped forward last week to fulfill a role in the upcoming term. This is their Troop and they need to set the tone with a little nudge here and there to keep it between the guardrails. We will be soliciting date availability for the Junior Leadership Training [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: While summer technically runs thru September 23, this is the last week of summer before school begins (sorry). When school ends the summer appears timeless with endless days to pass. Now each day becomes a scramble to maximize the long days of sunshine or one more splash in the pool. Ideally we take [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: We are still need of someone that can pull the Troop Trailer to and from the campout next weekend. This does not require you campout, but certainly welcome. In ability to take the trailer will significantly alter plans, and require adults to transport Patrol supplies like chuck boxes, water jugs, popups and related [...]
Scoutmaster Minute Yesterday, I had the honor and privilege of participating in the Eagle Court of Honor for Scott Morrow. As I listened to him reflect on his time in Scouting, it reminded me yet again of the perhaps too easily overlooked value of Scouting in exposing these young men to opportunities they otherwise would [...]
1. This Week July 31 - Scout Challenge (Titans) @ Activity Field Uniform – Class B The Titan patrol has prepared a series of challenges that will require a combination of wit and skill to complete successfully. Please come prepared with water and bug repellant. We will be monitoring the weather since storms are in [...]
Rank Advancements Star - Owen Pschigoda (7/17) 2nd Class - Patrick Lakie (7/17) 1. This Week July 24 - PLC Meeting Uniform – Class A Patrol Leaders should arrive with one or more meeting plan/activity prepared. The link below can help with meeting ideas that provide a combination of scout skills and fun. The attached [...]
1. This Week July 17 - Land Sharks @ Activity Field Uniform – Class B This underlying theme is associated with engineering, ingenuity, and cooperation. Also reminder that we are at the activity field, bring water, consider bug spray, and rain gear as needed. Following the activity planned by the Land Sharks, Patrols will take to [...]
