FRIDAY!!! January 6 

DB Underwater Robotics 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

DB high school 1 Tribe Way, Kingsport, TN 37664 – Meet at the pool or in the lobby of the new STEM building. (The big glass building in front). The underwater robotics team at DB is hosting a STEM night for Troop 48 and Webelos to learn more about robotics and drive the ROV. 

January 10, 2023 Patrol checklist 

January 10 PLC 6:30

January 10 New Scout Parents meeting

January 10 Seabase meeting 

January 13-16 Winter Camp – please see Mrs. Watts with any questions. 

January 17 Patrol Games

January 21 JLT All youth that holds a Troop job or would like to hold a Troop job should attend.

January 24 Tubing meeting

January 24 Patrol Games

February 4 OMBO-C2

February 7 Historical Reenactment Talk

February 10-11 CCF-SFF

February 17-19 Klondike

February 21 Snow ski talk

February 21 MBU info ( MBU March 4)

February 25 Snow skiing

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 is 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

Mr. Chris Garrett will be offering Cycling MB in the Cafe.  Print out the MB worksheet (link) to begin working on this Eagle-required merit badge (alternatives are Hiking and Swimming).  Note that this worksheet now has the recently updated requirements.  If you have already started with the prior requirements, you can complete them or switch to the latest ones.

Mr. Overton will offer Chess knowledge, advice, and MB opportunities and fun! 

In 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 – including can recycle project 

West Bank: Fox

Quartermasters: make a plan to clean up the garage and closet

Troop 48’s new scouts plan to meet another patrol 

-all patrols will work to make all welcome -a scout is kind!!!!!

Aiden Monk        CJ Hamilton            Ellie Keeton        Harry Tebrock

Jake King        Liam Brandby        Luke Treece        Parks Horner 

2022 Scout of Year – Adult leaders to complete Leadership and Scout spirit rating forms.

Get signed up!

January 21 Junior Leadership Training. This opportunity is for you to learn leadership skills for Patrol and Troop level jobs. (link to event) 

January 28 Hawksnest Snow Tubing (link to event)

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

Troop 48 will offer all four Eagle-required citizenship merit badges with our amazing counselors. Society (first limited to Life rank scouts, then Star), Nation, World, and Community. Register at T48.org for first and second-class choices – filled by order submitted.  The hard cutoff will be the end of the January 31 troop meeting as scouts need to study and Be Prepared!

June 18-24 2023 Summer Camp.  Take advantage to register for classes as already full are   10 am Cooking, 5 pm Snorkeling BSA (6 on the waitlist), and adult BSA Lifeguard. Paper copies of the one-page worksheet are available in the wire racks or online.  See or email Mr. Hasler with your choices.

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 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. 

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

Also, note that BSA has updated requirements for all ranks and a quarter of the merit badges.  Despite not being shown in the current scout handbook, these skills will be required. 

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

Julieann White 423-202-5668 

January 3, 2023 Patrol checklist 

Happy New Year 

Visitors Pack 385 – Looking to cross over January 23 

Participants meeting for January 13-16 Winter Camp – led by Mrs. Watts 

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 is 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

Mr. Chris Garrett will be offering Cycling MB in the Cafe.  Print out the MB worksheet (link) to begin working on this Eagle-required merit badge (alternatives are Hiking and Swimming).

January patrol Duty Rotation: 

Ceremonies: Flaming Arrow 

Food Box: Wolf

Game Guides: Eagle 

PLC: Phoenix

Service: Panther – including can recycle project 

West Bank: Fox

Quartermasters: make a plan to clean up the garage and closet

Troop 48’s new scouts plan to meet another patrol 

-all patrols will work to make all welcome -a scout is kind!!!!!

Aiden Monk CJ Hamilton Ellie Keeton Harry Tebrock

Jake King Liam Brandby Luke Treece Parks Horner 

January 6 DB Underwater Robotics 

DB high school 1 Tribe Way, Kingsport, TN 37664 – Meet at the pool or in the lobby of the new STEM building. (Big glass building in front). This event starts in (Class B ).  The underwater robotics team at DB is hosting a STEM night for Troop 48 and Webelos to learn more about robotics and drive the ROV.  More information is to be provided by Aiden McNabb. 

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm 

January 10 New Scout Parents meeting

2022 Scout of Year – Adult leaders to complete Leadership and Scout spirit rating forms.

Get signed up!

January 21 Junior Leadership Training. This opportunity is for you to learn leadership skills for Patrol and Troop level jobs. (link to event) 

January 28 Hawksnest Snow Tubing (link to event)

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

Troop 48 will offer all four Eagle-required citizenship merit badges with our amazing counselors. Society (first limited to Life rank scouts, then Star), Nation, World, and Community. Register at T48.org for first and second-class choices – filled by order submitted.

June 18-24 2023 Summer Camp.  Take advantage to register for classes as already full are   10 am Cooking, 5 pm Snorkeling BSA (6 on the waitlist), and adult BSA Lifeguard. Paper copies of the one-page worksheet are available in the wire racks or online.  See or email Mr. Hasler with your choices.

Save the dates: 

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 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. 

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

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

Julieann White 423-202-5668

Patrol checklist !!!

December 27 2022 

Merry Christmas to all!!! Safe travels in the incoming weather.

We will meet. We know  it will be a smaller ish meeting with many traveling for holiday . We will be working on advancements. 

The scouts will have to meet in the Jones building on Dec. 27 2022. The upstairs and downstairs halls plus the gym will be stripped and waxed starting on Dec 27. We will NOT leave the Jones building area ! 

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:)

Mr. Chris Garrett will be offering Cycling MB in the Cafe.  Print out the MB worksheet (link) to begin working on this Eagle-required merit badge (alternatives are Hiking and Swimming).

December Patrol Duty Rotation: 

Ceremonies:  Wolf 

Food Box: Eagle 

Game Guides: Phoenix

PLC: Panther 

Service: Fox (like can recycle project) – Please return blue recycle bins to Mr. Hasler

West Bank: Flaming Arrow 

We did GREAT gathering snacks for the party and have leftovers for another event 

THANK YOU! 

Quartermaster : make a plan to clean up the garage and closet 

Visitors Pack 385 – Looking to cross over January 23 pack 385 will visit Jan 3

Troop 48’s new scouts plan to meet another patrol -all patrols will work to make all welcome -a scout is kind!!!!!

Aiden Monk        CJ Hamilton            Ellie Keeton        Harry Tebrock

Jake King        Liam Brandby        Luke Treece        Parks Horner 

January 3 winter camp meeting 

January 6 DB Underwater Robotics 

DB high school 1 Tribe Way, Kingsport, TN 37664 – Meet at the pool or in the lobby of the new STEM building. (The big glass building in front). This event starts at ( time tbd)

The underwater robotics team at DB is hosting a STEM night for Troop 48 and Webelos to learn more about robotics and actually drive the ROV. 

more information to be provided

( more information to come) 

January 13-16, 2023 Winter Camp!!  traditional merit badges and Crockett Badges (special ones that can only be earned at Winter Camp) All who will be attending ; January 3 meet to discuss winter camp preparation!!  As of 12/1, $125 for Scouts with registration closing on 1/6.

Get signed up !

January 21 Junior Leadership Training. This opportunity is for you to learn leadership skills for Patrol and Troop level jobs. (link to event) 

January 28 Hawksnest Snow Tubing (link to event)

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

Troop 48 will offer all four Eagle required citizenship merit badges with our own amazing counselors. Society (first limited to Life rank scouts, then Star), Nation, World, and Community. Register at T48.org for first and second class choices – filled by order submitted.

June 18-24 2023 Summer Camp.  Take advantage to register for classes as 10am Cooking and 5pm Snorkeling BSA are already full!  Paper copies of the one-page worksheet are available in the wire racks or online.  See or email Mr. Hasler with your choices.

Save the dates: 

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. 

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

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

Julieann White 423-202-5668

December 20 2022 Holiday Party 

This weekend!!

Saturday, Dec 17 @ noon – Wreaths Across America Meet at Mountain Home Cemetery to help celebrate our fallen heroes. Class A required

Sunday, Dec 18 @ 2 PM – Caroling Meet at Brookdale Retirement Home Kingsport and help us spread some holiday cheer. Class A required.

Patrol checklist!!!

December 20 2022 Holiday Party 

Planning: each patrol brings a category – New scouts bring whatever you want 

Drinks -2 Wolf and Fox

Sweets -2 Panther and Eagle 

Chips -2 Flaming Arrow and Phoenix

Paper products – Leadership Corps

Langley will be making a piñata 

Patrol leadership plan to bring clothing for Layers Contest- come prepared!

Stay out of Brothers’ Closet. 

Fun holiday wear or pajamas or classic Class A 

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:)

Mr. Chris Garrett will be offering Cycling MB in the Cafe.  Print out the MB worksheet (link) to begin working on this Eagle-required merit badge (alternatives are Hiking and Swimming).

December Patrol Duty Rotation: 

Ceremonies:  Wolf 

Food Box: Eagle 

Game Guides: Phoenix

PLC: Panther 

Service: Fox (like can recycle project) – Please return blue recycle bins to Mr. Hasler

West Bank: Flaming Arrow 

We did GREAT gathering socks and singing for the Salvation Army THANK YOU! 

Troop 48’s new scouts plan to meet another patrol -all patrols will work to make all welcome -a scout is kind!!!!!

Aiden Monk        CJ Hamilton            Ellie Keeton        Harry Tebrock

Jake King        Liam Brandby        Luke Treece        Parks Horner 

January 6 

DB Underwater Robotics ( See Squirrel- Aiden McNabb )

DB high school 1 Tribe Way, Kingsport, TN 37664 – Meet at the pool or in the lobby of the new STEM building. (The big glass building in front). This event time will be announced ( time TBD)

The underwater robotics team at DB is hosting a STEM night for Troop 48 and Webelos to learn more about robotics and drive the ROV. 

more information to be provided

( more information to come) 

January 13-16, 2023 Winter Camp!!  traditional merit badges and Crockett Badges (special ones that can only be earned at Winter Camp) All who will be attending; January 3 meeting to discuss winter camp preparation!!  As of 12/1, $125 for Scouts with registration closing on 1/6.

Get signed up!

January 21 Junior Leadership Training. This opportunity is for you to learn leadership skills for Patrol and Troop level jobs. (link to event) 

January 28 Hawksnest Snow Tubing (link to event)

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

Troop 48 will offer all four Eagle-required citizenship merit badges with our amazing counselors. Society (first limited to Life rank scouts, then Star), Nation, World, and Community. Register at T48.org for first and second-class choices – filled by order submitted.

June 18-24 2023 Summer Camp.  Take advantage to register for classes as 10 am Cooking and 5 pm Snorkeling BSA is already full!  Paper copies of the one-page worksheet are available in the wire racks or online.  See or email Mr. Hasler with your choices.

Save the dates: 

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 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. 

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

Merry Christmas Happiest of Hanukkah, and happy all winter holidays

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

Julieann White 423-202-5668

BSA TROOP 48 Checklist – December 13, 2022

13 Dec – Snow Ball Sock and mitten exchange Sock Snowball Toss:

( We will not be calling this a Fight;)

We love snow and everything you can do in it. Snow forts, snowmen, snow angels, sledding, snowball fights. All of it. But, let’s face it, sometimes we can’t wait on the snow!! It’s time for a good old fun snowball toss. With one twist, Our snowballs will be socks and mittens.

Here’s what you do:

EVERYONE Scrounge up 6 or so pairs of CLEAN NEW  (white) adult (or kid) socks. Roll them into balls by putting them together like you’re about to cuff the pair but then stuff the toes of both socks into the cuff of the outside sock. Keep pushing them until the socks are swallowed up and look like balls. Bring them to the scout meeting Tuesday night 12/13/22

We will Divvy the balls and set up your boundaries and let loose! Having a good old snowball toss (KEEPING IT SAFE) When done, unroll them, get them together and make a wonderful donation to a nearby community shelter, socks are one of the least donated items of clothing and most needed in winter. 

Let’s hope that we get lots of socks and mittens the more we get the more fun we will have !!!

PLC @ 6:30 all patrols must have a patrol representative- All Patrol leaders and Troop job holders should attend

Mr. Chris Garrett will be offering Cycling MB in the Cafe.  Print out the MB worksheet (link) to begin working on this Eagle-required merit badge (alternatives are Hiking and Swimming).

Welcome and congratulations to Troop 48’s new scouts 

Aiden Monk

Cody Hamilton “CJ”

Ellie Keeton

Harry Tebrock

Jake King

Liam Brandby

Luke Treece

Parker Horner “Parks”

Tuesday planning:

20 Dec – Christmas Party / Layers Contest 

27 Dec – Personal Development 

Just a 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:)

December Patrol Duty Rotation: 

Ceremonies:  Wolf 

Food Box: Eagle 

Game Guides: Phoenix

PLC: Panther – This week is when you set up for this meeting!

Service: Fox (including can recycle project) – Please return two blue recycle bins to Mr. Hasler

West Bank: Flaming Arrow 

The 2023 calendar now available (use the dynamic version – link) is now available on T48.org with further additions planned.  New scouts need to set up accounts to access if not already done.

Save The Dates January :

January 13-16, 2023 Winter Camp!!  traditional merit badges and Crockett Badges (special ones that can only be earned at Winter Camp) will be offered.  Also adult training/classes.  

The cost is $125 for Scouts ($100 if paid by 12/16/22)      and $60 for adult leaders.                

Registration is open on the council website https://scoutingevent.com/713-61588-157313

We will have adult leadership in attendance however this outing is not a troop event 

January 21 JLT Junior Leadership Training. This opportunity is for you to learn leadership skills for Patrol and Troop level jobs. (link to event) 

January 28 snow fun tubing 

Save the dates for February: 

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

Troop 48 will offer all four Eagle-required citizenship merit badges with our amazing counselors. Society (first limited to Life rank scouts, then Star), Nation, World, and Community. 

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 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. 

Advanced planning:

June 18-24, 2023 Summer Camp.  Take advantage to register for classes as 10 am Cooking and 5 pm Snorkeling BSA is already full!  Paper copies of the one-page worksheet are available in the wire racks or see it online.  See or email Mr. Hasler with your choices.

Super Trips 2023!!! 

• July 19 – July 28, 2023, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Registration opened on March 27 and online registration can be completed at https://jamboree.scouting.org/.

Registration is closed for Troop Super trips.  Keep up with payment details and plans. 

Multiple service opportunities are available.  Also check t48.org VOLUNTEER: 

Saturday, Dec 17 @ noon – Wreaths Across America Meet at Mountain Home Cemetery to help celebrate our fallen heroes. Class A required

Sunday, Dec 18 @ 2 PM – Caroling Meet at Brookdale Retirement Home Kingsport and help us spread some holiday cheer. Class A required.

Questions: Youth please reach out to your patrol leaders and leadership corps for information any further questions or concerns please contact 

Julieann White 423-202-5668– 

Julieann White

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48

Welcome and congratulations to 

Troop 48’s new scouts 

Aiden Monk

Cody Hamilton “CJ”

Ellie Keeton

Harry Tebrock

Jake King

Liam Brandby

Luke Treece

Parker Horner “Parks”