March 28, 2023 

Patrol Announcements

Order of Arrow Election – please let’s try for 100% attendance!! 

We hope everyone enjoyed the Great Escape last week!!

We covered lots of first-year skills!! Get your book signed!!!

For those working on Tenderfoot, please note that a new requirement 5d not in your scout handbook is Explain why it is important to hike on trails or other durable surfaces, and give examples of durable surfaces you saw on your outing. Which is going to be rock, sand, gravel, and maybe compacted dirt. 

Advanced Planning!!!  Mr. Overton will be available and offering Moviemaking MB end of March

March: Duty Rotation  Note:-April 

Ceremonies: Panther -Phoenix

Food Box: Fox -Panther

Game Guides: Flaming Arrow -Fox

PLC: Wolf – Flaming Arrow 

Service: Eagle – including Al can recycling project-Wolf

West Bank: Phoenix -Eagle 

Reminder: If you are sick, stay home! If you have been exposed to sickness but feel well wear a mask. RSV, FLU, COVID and pneumonia season!! Let’s keep the Troop members healthy:)

In the game room, Mr. Overton will be finishing up Chess MB. 

Please control the noise level in these areas.

All who are working on Physical Fitness merit badge, please see Mr.Keeton 

Scout fundraising cards – See Mr. Monk !  Storefront dates available in March.

June 18-24 2023 Summer Camp. $330 each (including $10 transportation) for scouts and $114 for adults is DUE TONIGHT – please pay Mr. Browning.  Class registration and changes are handled by Mr. Hasler. Also register on T48.org to indicate preference for cabin or tent.

APRIL PLANS: registration is  open !!!!!

Apr 01 – Day Hike at Mount Mitchell State Park

Apr 04 – Cutoff for recognition to be presented at April Troop 48 Eagle Court of Honor

Apr 14-16 – 2023 Backbone Rock Climbing & Rappelling // Creeper Trail 

Apr 18 – Troop 48 Court of Honor

Apr 22 – Appalachian Trail Day Hike

Note:

April  14-16 – 2023 Webelos Woods

Troop 48 Troop Scouts and Guides please note the April Webelos wood, unfortunately, has been rescheduled for a Saturday / Sunday conflicting with our pre-scheduled Backbone Rock trip. 

WE WILL NOT BE ATTENDING AS A TROOP-

However, if you are not planning on attending Backbone Rock let Julieann White know if you have availability to attend Webelos Woods 

Backbone Rock is a truck-in ( with optional backing in ) to camp at Backbone Rock Campground AND VA Creeper Trail biking Sunday departing from Damascus, VA). 

Most of Saturday and Sunday afternoons will be spent rappelling and maybe rock climbing. Beginners are welcome; we will have a “prep school” 10-ft high course plus the usual 40-ft descent and others depending upon our resources. 

A nice stream and rapids beside the campground are added attractions for fishing. We will be participating in games and we will enjoy camp stories, jokes, and songs.

Again If you can not attend Backbone Rock let Julieann White know if you have an interest in going to CDC for Webelos Woods-

If any questions about the Troop 48 programs, contact Scoutmaster Julieann White–

Julieann White

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48

 March 14,  2023 

Patrol Announcements

Congratulations 

Ray Conley being presented with the Second-century society recognition 

MARCH,14 PLC 6:30 please have 1 representative from every patrol 

MBU and advisement work Mr. White will be doing Task 7c BSA Second Class Drug Alcohol and Nicotine –

Advanced Planning!!!  Mr. Overton will be available and offering Moviemaking MB end of  March

SCOUT SUNDAY 19th: This is a day to show our appreciation to colonial heights presbyterian church, PLEASE TRY AND ATTEND

February: Duty Rotation 

Ceremonies: Panther 

 Food Box: Fox 

Game Guides: Flaming Arrow PLC: Wolf 

Service: Eagle – including Al can recycling project

West Bank: Phoenix 

Reminder: If you are sick, stay home! If you have been exposed to sickness but feel well wear a mask. RSV, FLU, COVID, and pneumonia season!! Let’s keep the Troop members healthy:)

In the coffee shop, Mr. Garrett continues to offer Cycling MB,

In the game room, Mr. Overton will be finishing up Chess MB. 

Please control the noise level in these areas.

All who are working on 

Physical Fitness merit badge, please see Mr.Keeton 

Scout fundraising cards – See 

Mr. Monk!  Storefront dates are available in March.

June 18-24 2023 Summer Camp.  The first of two payments ($160 each for scouts and $57 for adults) ARE NOW DUE to     Mr. Browning.  Class registration is handled by Mr. Hasler, noting that some classes are now being filled so sign up soon to get your choices Note added $10 transportation fee to Summer Camp. Two payments of $160 plus $10 for transportation, all due by the end of March.

MARCH PLANS:

14 PLC /MBU clean up 

19 SCOUT SUNDAY

21 Escape Room

28 OA Election 

APRIL PLANS: 

Apr 01 – Day Hike at Mount Mitchell State Park

Apr 14-16 – 2023 Backbone Rock Climbing & Rappelling // Creeper Trail 

(Option)  Apr 14-16 2023 

Webelos Woods

Apr 18 – Troop 48 Court of Honor

Apr 22 – Appalachian Trail Day Hike

Note:

April  14-16 – 2023 Webelos Woods

Troop 48 Troop Scouts and Guides please note the April Webelos wood, unfortunately, has been rescheduled for a Saturday / Sunday conflicting with our pre-scheduled Backbone Rock trip. 

WE WILL NOT BE ATTENDING AS A TROOP-

However, if you are not planning on attending Backbone Rock let Julieann White know if you have availability to attend Webelos Woods 

Backbone Rock is a truck-in ( with optional backing in ) to camp at Backbone Rock Campground AND VA Creeper Trail biking Sunday departing from Damascus, VA). 

Most of Saturday and Sunday afternoons will be spent rappelling and maybe rock climbing. Beginners are welcome; we will have a “prep school” 10-ft high course plus the usual 40-ft descent and others depending upon our resources. 

A nice stream and rapids beside the campground are added attractions for fishing. We will participate in gan ames and enjoy camp stories, jokes, and songs.

 Again If you can not attend Backbone rock let Julieann White know if you have interest in going to CDC for Webelos Woods-

If any questions about the Troop 48 programs, contact Scoutmaster Julieann White
— 

Julieann White

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48

February 28 Announcements 

Start meeting in the Jones building then move to the gym at 7:30

February 28 Movie-making – The guest speaker is Mr. Chris Wilson, a 2004 Eagle Scout from T48 who has worked on many famous movies.  Calendar link for more background. 

Advanced Planning!!!  Mr. Overton will be available and offering Moviemaking MB in March

February: Duty Rotation 

Ceremonies: Fox Food Box: Flaming Arrow 

Game Guides: Wolf PLC: Eagle 

Service: Phoenix – including Al can recycling project West Bank: Panther 

Reminder: If you are sick, stay home! If you have been exposed to sickness but feel well wear a mask. RSV, FLU, COVID, and pneumonia season!! Let’s keep the Troop members healthy:)

In the coffee shop, Mr. Garrett continues to offer Cycling MB,

In the game room, Mr. Overton will be finishing up Chess MB. 

Please control the noise level in these areas.

All who would like to do the Physical Fitness merit badge, please see Mr.Keeton 

Scout fundraising cards – See Mr. Monk!  Storefront dates are available in March.

MBU (Northeast State) March 4: Last opportunity to sign!

Please Do NOT register on the council website as the council wants us to register as a Troop. 

Sign-up information is posted on T48.org. Mr. Hasler is handling class choices.  All are elective (no Eagle required).  Note that popular ones are filling up quickly. Pay Mr. Browning as Troop 48 is having to pay the council quickly to hold the class registrations.  The cutoff is the 2/28 troop meeting.

Advance Planning:

Moviemaking MB in March

7 Game Night 14 PLC /MBU clean up 21 Escape Room 28 OA Election 

June 18-24 2023 Summer Camp.  

The first of two payments ($160 each for scouts and $57 for adults) ARE NOW DUE to     Mr. Browning.  Class registration is handled by Mr. Hasler, noting that some classes are now being filled so sign up soon to get your choices.

If any questions about the Troop 48 programs, contact Scoutmaster Julieann White

February 21 Announcements

February 21 Snow ski talk 

February 18-19 Klondike Derby scout skills competition !!!!

February: Duty Rotation 

Ceremonies: Fox 

Food Box: Flaming Arrow 

Game Guides: Wolf 

PLC: Eagle 

Service: Phoenix 

West Bank: Panther 

Reminder: If you are sick, stay home! If you have been exposed to sickness but feel well wear a mask. RSV, FLU, COVID, and pneumonia season!! Let’s keep the Troop members healthy:)

In the Cafe, Mr. Garrett continues to offer Cycling MB and Mr. Overton Chess MB. Please control the noise level in this area.

All who would like to do Physical Fitness Merit Badge, please see Mr.Keeton to sign up 

February 28 Movie-making – The guest speaker is Mr. Chris Wilson, a 2004 Eagle Scout from T48 who has worked on many famous movies.  Calendar link for more background. 

Advanced Planning!!!  Mr. Overton will be available and offering Movie making MB in March

Scout fundraising cards – See Mr. Monk!

MBU (Northeast State) March 4: Get signed up 

Please Do NOT register on the council website as the council wants us to register as a Troop. 

Sign-up information is posted on T48.org. Mr. Hasler is handling class choices.  All are elective (no Eagle required).  Note that popular ones are filling up quickly. Pay Mr. Browning as Troop 48 is having to pay the council quickly to hold the class registrations.  The cutoff is the 2/28 troop meeting.

June 18-24 2023 Summer Camp.  

The first of two payments ($160 each for scouts and $57 for adults) ARE NOW DUE to     Mr. Browning.  Class registration is handled by Mr. Hasler, noting that some classes are now being filled so sign up soon to get your choices.

If any questions about the Troop 48 programs, contact Scoutmaster Julieann White

Reminder: OMBO start 9am 

 T48.org Expectation is that the scouts will arrive ready to show their stuff by engaging in the activities having read about the merit badge from T48.organd other sources. 

Uniform Expectations:  Informal Class B

What to Bring

Personal water bottle with name/initials displayed Bag lunch

Paper, pencils/pens

Smartphone/tablet can be useful for searching for information, if allowed by family

Scout cards are In make a plan to have a adult partner with you to sign and pick up scout cards Tuesday!!! Sell 45 cards and pay for summer camp!! Lots more information will be available Tuesday !!!

CURRENTLY EVERY SINGLE PATROL HAS A SLED TEAM AND HAS RESERVED A SLED!!! Well done! Fox patrol could run 2 sleds with the numbers they have, and we still have sleds available. 

Still time to get registered. February 18-19 Klondike Derby scout skills competition at Camp Davy Crockett. 

2023 calendar now available (use the dynamic version – link) is now available on T48.org 

February 7, 2023 Troop 48 Checklist 

February 7 Historical Reenactment, Pack 250 Webelos visit ( Remember to be welcoming and friendly talk to our guest)

Reminder: If you are sick, stay home! If you have been exposed to sickness but feel well wear a mask. RSV, FLU, COVID, and pneumonia season!! Let’s keep the Troop members healthy:)

TROOP 48 BSA – SNOW POLICY line – Check T48.org

February: Duty Rotation 

Ceremonies: Fox 

Food Box: Flaming Arrow 

Game Guides: Wolf 

PLC: Eagle 

Service: Phoenix 

West Bank: Panther 

In the Cafe, Mr. Garrett is not available tonight for Cycling MB, back next week Mr. Overton’s Chess workshop is available for MB. In late February, the troop will begin the Physical Fitness Merit Badge  and Moviemaking

Sign up on T48.org!!!!

February 10-11 CCCF-SFF Continuous Campfire, and Scouting for Food. 

February 18-19 Klondike Derby scout skills competition, get practice in and get signed up !!! 

Anyone who needs to get signed up do it we still do not have everyone who signed up on paper signed up see Mr. Browning tonight to get signed up 

 February 21 Snow ski talk, MBU info

February 28 Movie-making – The guest speaker is Mr. Chris Wilson, a 2004 Eagle Scout from T48 who has worked on many famous movies.  Calendar link for more background. 

June 18-24 2023 Summer Camp.  

The first two payments of $160 each for scouts and $57 for adults are due in February to Mr. Browning.  Class registration is handled by Mr. Hasler, noting that some classes are now being filled so sign up soon to get your choices.

If any questions about the Troop 48 programs, contact Scoutmaster Julieann White

MBU (Northeast State) March 4: Get signed up 

Please Do NOT register on the council website as the council wants us to register as a Troop. 

Registration is now open for Merit Badge University.  Sign-up information is posted on T48.org. 

Mr. Hasler is handling class choices from below.  All are elective (no Eagle required).  Note that popular ones are filling up quickly. Pay Mr. Browning as the troop is having to pay the council quickly to hold the class registrations.

Classes begin at 9:00 a.m. with Check-in starting at 8:00 a.m.  Lunch will be provided to all registered attendees.  Classes finish at 4:00 p.m. and we hope to be back at CHPC by 5 pm.

Adult University of Scouting – $25 Lunch and two classes

For Adult Leaders or those who want to become leaders. 

• Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training
• Commissioner Basic Training
• Youth Protection, Hazardous Weather, and other online training opportunities

Adults (Non-Participating) $10 – MBU Patch and Lunch 

Youth – $25  –  Patch, Lunch, and two classes

• American Business
• Aviation – CLASS IS FULL
• Crime Prevention
• Den Chief Training < All day class, Min rank First Class
• Digital Technology < All day class
• Disabilities Awareness
• Drafting < All day class, Min age 13
• Health Care Professions
• Law
• Nature < All day class
• Public Health < Just afternoon
• Scholarship < Just morning
• Surveying
• Theater < All day class
• Traffic Safety < Just afternoon
• Truck Transportation
• Weather < Just afternoon
• Welding < Min age 13 – probably the next to fill 

Please if you would like to email Mr. Hasler with your class selection sooner, remaining to copy another adult leader

— 

Julieann White

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48– 

Julieann White

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48

Reminder: MBU don’t delay on registration spots are filling up fast! (2/7 update)

Sign up on T48.org!!!!

MBU (Northeast State) March 4: Get signed up 

Please Do NOT register on the council website as the council wants us to register as a Troop. 

Registration is now open for Merit Badge University.  Sign-up information is posted on T48.org. 

Mr. Hasler is handling class choices from below.  All are elective (no Eagle required).  Note that popular ones are filling up quickly. Pay Mr. Browning as the troop is having to pay the council quickly to hold the class registrations.

Classes begin at 9:00 a.m. with Check-in starting at 8:00 a.m.  Lunch will be provided to all registered attendees.  Classes finish at 4:00 p.m. and we hope to be back at CHPC by 5 pm.

Adult University of Scouting – $25 Lunch and two classes

For Adult Leaders or those who want to become leaders. 

• Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training
• Commissioner Basic Training
• Youth Protection, Hazardous Weather, and other online training opportunities

Adults (Non-Participating) $10 – MBU Patch and Lunch 

Youth – $25  –  Patch, Lunch, and two classes

• American Business
• Aviation – CLASS IS FULL
• Crime Prevention – CLASS IS FULL
• Den Chief Training < All day class, Min rank First Class
• Digital Technology < All day class
• Disabilities Awareness
• Drafting < All day class, Min age 13
• Health Care Professions
• Law
• Nature < All day class
• Public Health < Just afternoon
• Scholarship < Just morning
• Surveying
• Theater < All day class
• Traffic Safety < Just afternoon
• Truck Transportation
• Weather < Just afternoon
• Welding < Min age 13 < MORNING CLASS IS FULL

Please if you would like to email Mr. Hasler with your class selection sooner, remaining to copy another adult leader

— 

Julieann White

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48– 

January 31, 2023 Troop 48 Checklist 

Reminder: If you are sick, stay home! If you have been exposed to sickness but feel well wear a mask. RSV, FLU,COVID and pneumonia season!! Let’s keep the Troop members healthy:)

TROOP 48 BSA – SNOW POLICY

Our troop policy for severe and unusual weather. We will continue with the meetings as scheduled, attend if you believe you can do so with relative safety. Check T48.org

Welcome:  Two new scouts (Jackson/Wilson) from Pack 385 at Cassidy UMC

In the Cafe, Mr. Garrett continues to offer Cycling MB, and Mr. Overton Chess MB. In late February, the troop will begin the Physical Fitness Merit Badge   

January patrol Duty Rotation: 

Ceremonies: Flaming Arrow 

Food Box: Wolf

Game Guides: Eagle 

PLC: Phoenix

Service: Panther

West Bank: Fox

February 4 OMBO Operation Merit Badge Opportunity- Citizenships (link to event)

Rosters will be posted for Society (limited to Life and Star rank scouts), Nation, World, and Community (now full). Register at T48.org for first and second class choices – filled by order submitted.  Worksheets for World have been distributed.  Hard cutoff is the January 31 troop meeting as scouts need to Be Prepared!

February 7 Historical Reenactment, Pack 250 Webelos visit 

February 10-11 CCCF-SFF Continuous Campfire, and Scouting for Food. Troop 48 will work with Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church to collect food donations for the Blessing Box and for Second Harvest Food Bank while keeping a continuous campfire to bring awareness to hunger.  Also troop-led flag retirement and “candy land” activities of scouting to prepare for the Klondike Derby. (link to event) 

February 18-19 Klondike Derby scout skills competition at Camp Davy Crockett. 

February 21 Snow ski talk, MBU info

MBU March 4 at Northeast State – Waiting on confirmation of plans by council

June 18-24 2023 Summer Camp.  Class registration underway. Paper copies of the one-page worksheet are available in the wire racks or online.  See or email Mr. Hasler with your choices.  Collection of $160/scout, $57/adult payments (half of total) is due by the end of February.

Questions: Youth please reach out to your patrol leaders and Leadership Corps for information. Any further inquiries or concerns please contact: 

Julieann White 423-202-5668