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.

Congratulations to Jack Skaggs, who was awarded the Norm Hummell Award of Excellence from the Armadillo District, at the District Award Zoom on February 11.  The award recognizes registered Scouters who have provided exceptional leadership and service to their Pack, Troop, Crew, or Ship, and who exemplify the principles of Scouting (Scout Oath and Law).

From Jack's Nominating Submission:

Jack has been highly involved in the Troop for several years as an Assistant Scoutmaster, but since we've entered Covid time, Jack has been an organizing, motivating dynamo.  Much of the rank advancement activities we've done, Jack has led or planned in some way.  In addition, Jack has been an active merit badge counselor for a range of badges, including 12 eagle-required badges. He has also taken on coordinating a 2021 Sea Base adventure of 5 whole Treks. And as if all of that wasn't enough, Jack is the founding scoutmaster for the brand new Troop 2, our girls' affiliate troop.  

Past Recipients of the award from Troop 3 include Bill Pothoff (2019) and Brad Sprague (2014).

I just wanted to let everyone know that David is up, walking around, driving, and generally getting back to life now, after his kidney removal surgery.  Thanks everyone for your well-wishes, prayers etc.