This summer, the Capitol Area Council will offer Techlab, a week-long day camp at Anderson High School.  It is open to Scouts and non-Scouts alike, but for our Scouts it's a great way to pick up some merit badges.  There are a lot of choices, including Welding, Robotics, Woodworking, and Engineering, as well as the Eagle required Communications and Environmental Science.  

I just want to update our troop mask policy in light of the recent CDC announcement about vaccinated people not needing to wear masks much of the time.  The short form here is - 

Congratulations to the troop's new members of the Order of the Arrow.  These 5 troop members completed their Ordeal at work weekends this spring.  Great work everyone!

Joe Gilliam
Ben Hudson
Seth Martin
Cal Meroney
Schaefer Russell

 In addition, 2 troop members served again at an Ordeal weekend and sealed their brotherhood:

Chris Martin
Karl Martin

The Troop photo roster of Adult leaders and Scouts a has been updated and is available here: https://www.troop3austin.org/node/3941

As of March 13, 2021, Austin is down to Stage 3.  This allows us to have small group campouts, as well as day activities.  Be careful to keep total numbers under 10 by using signup limits and staggered shifts on activities.  Please continue wearing masks at all events.  See chart below. 

The grid below reflects how we as a troop are applying the guidance of Austin Public Health to the activities we do regularly.  This guidance reflects the numbers from the Austin Public Health guidance, as well as the increased infection risk associated with indoor activities and longer-term activities.  To learn more about the APH Covid Stages, see https://www.austintexas.gov/page/covid-19-risk-based-guidelines 

Important Update: ;The Court of Honor, which will be held virtually, has been moved to March 1st. The troop calendar has been updated.