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 [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: The Bird Study/Weather merit badge outing was great. The sun was out and multiple bird species were sighted, including this beauty photographed by Mr, Barretto. Take a close look at the talons...take out meal. For those unable to attend, I would encourage you to take a stroll at Neabasco Park when the weather is [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Okay we had a great response to merit badge university, so use the next 2 weeks wisely and fill in the gaps. Hard work is rewarded in many ways, first and foremost in your own mind with the knowledge that you can, and second outwardly by earning a merit badge that will keep you [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Super Bowl Sunday...The GOAT or The Kid. Who will prevail...only time will tell. I just want to see a good game, and leaning a bit towards Tampa on the principal that old dogs can sill hunt. In terms of Scouting, its looks like MBU is shaping up great and lots of solid work being [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: One down, eleven to go or 1/12th of the way thru 2021. Not that I am counting, but certainly hoping the balance of the year is better than most of 2020. Before we get there, we are going to have to continue to apply alternative approachs to advancement. Many of you have already taken [...]