Scoutmaster Minute: The next few months will see quite a lot of activity. I will stress the importance of Nova Corp getting out to these events that count towards the 10 non-Troop meeting activities necessary for advancement. This includes getting those camping nights which were very hard to come by in the last year. The Troop has some [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Some great Scouting over the weekend at Lane Meyer's Eagle project along the Blue Bell trail in Bull Run Park. This project was a long time in the making and the final result will benefit hikers and nature lovers for many years. Great support and teamwork from the Troop and friends on both days to [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Big day and week ahead. I wish you all the best in getting back into the classroom with your friends. Every moment is a fresh beginning. —T.S. Eliot MEETINGS Reminder that the Patrol assigned to run a meeting also has clean up duty....meaning your Patrol should be the last to leave with approval of [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Time is a funny thing...sometimes it cannot go by fast enough and other times insanely fast. Twelve years ago I became an adult leader in Pack 127 and eventually I was the Cubmaster. During the Join Scouting sessions I would often take out a rope that measured 80 inches, roughly equal to the time span of the average [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Game time fellas, need better picture of who is going to the campout this weekend. That include adults...so far its just me which is simply not gonna work. Please use the SignUp link below. This is a great outing and the weather is looking favorable. That said if you plan to attend...you will not depart [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: The Troop 893 Scouters have yet again demonstrated their heartiness and were undeterred by rain for the 48th run on the Shenandoah River with Downriver Canoe Company. Looking forward to hearing all the stories that I am certain will be shared for years to come. As May comes to a close, we start the [...]
Kevin Morley Sun, Mar 21, 7:27 PM (2 days ago) to members.troop893 Scoutmaster Minute: Excellent day at the activity field with the new leadership team led by SPL Brian Staton. ASPL Programs Griffin Smith worked with former SPL Mikey Hannett in developing a soild workplan for the next few months. They are ready to go with some [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Exactly one year ago we dropped in the unknown void of COVID chaos, no classes, no meetings, no campouts. As a Troop we endured, adapted and pivoted to sustain our program. Meetings resumed online and in-person, we held several campouts, and multiple outings that collectively generated some great progress and experiences. Last week our [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: I am looking forward to seeing everyone this week, expecially since the weather is looking favorable. It will still be dark, so make sure you have your headlamps/flashlights. This first meeting will be busy with various leadership elections, so we need everyone to fall in line quickly and follow COVID protocols as we have [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: For the record...the Troop 893 family is Simply the Best. I very much enjoyed seeing all the Scouts participating in the Merit Badge University the past few weeks. Equally important is the gratifude for the leaders that share their time and knowledge to run the classes and sit on several Boards of Review. Hard [...]