Congratulations to Tristin Fox , being recognized with the honor of Vigil –
The Vigil Honor is a high mark of distinction and recognition reserved for those Arrowmen who, by reason of exceptional service, personal effort, and unselfish interest, have made distinguished contributions beyond the immediate responsibilities
BSA TROOP 48 Checklist – December 6, 2022, Patrol Plan for Christmas Party
Tuesday, Dec 6 –6:00 pm Arrow of Light Ceremony celebrating the crossover of Pack 348 2nd year Webelos to their adventures in the Boy Scouts.
13 Dec – Snow Ball Sock and mitten exchange
PLC @ 6:30
20 Dec – Christmas Party / Layers Contest
27 Dec – Personal Development
The 2023 calendar is now available on t48.org with further additions planned
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:)
Troop 48 is wearing a formal Class A uniform. Uniform inspection sheets are available in the wire racks to guide patch placement. Be current with your rank and position.
December Patrol Duty Rotation:
Ceremonies: Wolf
Food Box: Eagle
Game Guides: Phoenix
PLC: Panther
Service: Fox (including can recycle project)
West Bank: Flaming Arrow
January 13-16, 2023 Winter Camp!! Registration is open. CDC camp staff have been busy putting together a great program that will showcase the best of Scouting – with something for everyone–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
June 18-24, 2023 Summer Camp
Class registration has opened. If there is a merit badge class at camp that you really would like to take, inform Mr. Hasler of your choices. Almost full are 9 am Motorboating, 10 am Cooking, and 5 pm Snorkeling BSA. Paper copies of the one-page worksheet are available in the wire racks or online.
Save The Dates !!!!!!
January adventures:
January 21 JLT Junior Leadership Training. This opportunity is for you to learn leadership skills for Patrol and Troop level jobs.
January 28 snow fun snow tubing
February Madness:
February 4 OMBO Operation Merit Badge Opportunity- Citizens
Troop 48 will offer all four Eagle-required citizen merit badges with our amazing counselors. Citizen in Society (first limited to Life rank scouts, then Star), Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, and Citizenship in the 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.
February 18-19 Klondike Derby scout skills competition at Camp Davy Crockett.
More information to come!
Super Trips 2023!!!
Registration is closed for Troop Super trips. Keep up with payment details and plans.
Multiple service opportunities are available. Also check t48.org VOLUNTEER:
Sunday, Dec 11 @ 2 PM – Caroling Meet at Brookdale Retirement Home Colonial Heights and help us spread some holiday cheer. Class A required.
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.Youth please see your SPL and youth leadership for further information first
Any additional questions: Julieann White
423-202-5668
BSA TROOP 48 Checklist – November 29, 2022
On Tuesday November 29th,Pack 348 will be in the gym as a whole pack coloring cards for the nursing home residents and practicing our Christmas Carols. All Troop 48 members are welcome to attend. The pack is expecting us to wrap up a bit early and may need clean up help so we can start our Troop meeting on time. They will also be having a holiday drink fundraiser sponsored by Early Bird Coffee Co. It is to benefit our adopted angel tree kids coffee cart will be in the gym available until 8ish That way scouts and parents could partake as well if they would like. ( We would pause sales for your opening ceremony of course.)
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:)
-November Patrol Duty Rotation:
Ceremonies:Eagle
Food Box:-Phoenix
Game Guides: Panther
PLC: -Fox
Service:-Flaming Arrow < Mr. Hasler would like his blue recycle bin back
West Bank: -Wolf
Registration Closed for Lost Sea Adventure December 3-4
January 13-16, 2023 Winter Camp!! Registration is open. CDC camp staff have been busy putting together a great program that will showcase the best of Scouting – with something for everyone–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) $60 for adult leaders.
Registration open on council website https://scoutingevent.com/713-61588-157313
We will have adult leadership in attendance however this outing is not a troop event
June 18-24, 2023 Summer Camp
Class registration has opened. If there is a merit badge class at camp that you really would like to take, inform Vic Hasler of your choices (morning Cooking is down to one final opening). Paper copies of the one page worksheet are available in the wire racks or this link.
Congratulations to all Troop 48’s scouts who were recognized at the Court of Honor. Please see Mr. Hasler if you did not attend to pick up awards completed since August. “Trained” patches available for adult leaders who were recognized at COH or were trained before then.
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/.
Troop Super trips. Keep up with payment details and plan. REGISTRATION CLOSED
Machu Picchu June 2023! A ton of information on T48.org
Sea Base Planning week after Christmas 2023.
Philmont Cavalcade trek with Troop 387 in June 2024. Contact Polk Chandler: (423) 817-0680
Multiple service opportunities available. Also check t48.org VOLUNTEER:
Tuesday, Dec 6 – Arrow of Light Ceremony celebrating the crossover of Pack 348 2nd year Webelos to their adventures in the Boy Scouts.
Sunday, Dec 11 @ 2PM – Caroling Meet at Brookdale Retirement Home Colonial Heights and help us spread some holiday cheer. Class A required.
Saturday, Dec 17 @ noon – Wreaths Across America Meet at Mountain Home Cemetery to help celebrate our fallen heroes. Class A required
Sunday, Dec 18 @ 2PM – Caroling Meet at Brookdale Retirement Home Kingsport and help us spread some holiday cheer. Class A required.
Arrowmen :
1. Winter Banquet is December 3rd at Camp Davy Crockett, we need scouts to come and help with setting up the lodge Banquet Saturday at 2pm, Randy will be cooking brisket and some casserole fixings for the helpers, if they’re wanting to then the helpers can spend the night in staff cabins and help/attend the council Banquet the next day on the 4th as well! We are in need of all the hands we can get hence why we’ve extended the invite to the troop.
2. On December 11th at the scout office from 2:00pm – 4:00pm the lodge will be having a Ceremonies Training Seminar. This training is for all arrowmen who are interested in being a part of the Ceremony or even just learning more about the ceremonies. We’ll be talking about the importance of the Ceremony and the messages behind them as well as reading over the characters parts. There will be snacks and refreshments for those attending!
3. Lastly, on December 15th is when we will be having our next Chapter meeting. We’re looking to fill key leadership roles in our chapter, these roles are usually filled by arrowmen who show leadership skills throughout their scouting career and even arrowmen who are looking to build their leadership skills! If you want to help your troop then come find out some ways you can and join us at our chapter meeting on December 15th here at the Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church!
The 2023 calendar is now available on t48.org / single page print version has been uploaded.
Questions: Julieann White 423-202-5668
1. Winter Banquet is December 3rd at Camp Davy Crockett, we need scouts to come and help with setting up the lodge Banquet Saturday at 2pm, Randy will be cooking brisket and some casserole fixings for the helpers, if they’re wanting to then the helpers can spend the night in staff cabins and help/attend the council Banquet the next day on the 4th as well! We are in need of all the hands we can get hence why we’ve extended the invite to the troop.
2. On December 11th at the scout office from 2:00pm – 4:00pm the lodge will be having a Ceremonies Training Seninar. This is for all arrowmen whose interested in being apart of the Ceremony or even just learning more about the ceremonies. We’ll be talking about the importance of the Ceremony and the messages behind them as well as reading over the characters parts. There will be snacks and refreshments for those attending!
3. Lastly, on December 15th is when we will be having our next Chapter meeting. We’re looking to fill key leadership roles in our chapter, these roles are usually filled by arrowmen who show leadership skills throughout their scouting career and even arrowmen who are looking to build their leadership skills! If you want to help your troop then come find out some ways you can and join us at our chapter meeting on December 15th here at the Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church!
BSA TROOP 48 Checklist – November 22, 2022
PLANNING NOW: 5-mile hike on Wednesday, November 23 9am-noon. Mr. Hasler, with Mr. Moorman as second adult leader, is leading an easy hike with map skills good for Second Class 6b requirement. Meet at Riverfront Park (2001 Netherland Inn Road) by 9am sharp. We’ll cross the swinging bridge to walk on Long Island and back to continue on the Greenbelt. We need to know who will be there! And if any transportation needs.
2023 calendar is now available on t48.org (single page print version to be uploaded)
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:)
Troop 48 is wearing formal Class A uniform. Uniform inspection sheets are available in the wire racks to guide patch placement. Be current with your rank and position.
-November Patrol Duty Rotation:
Ceremonies:Eagle
Food Box:-Phoenix
Game Guides: Panther
PLC: -Fox
Service:-Flaming Arrow
West Bank: -Wolf
January 13-16, 2023 Winter Camp!! Registration is open. CDC camp staff have been busy putting together a great program that will showcase the best of Scouting – with something for everyone–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) $60 for adult leaders.
Registration open on council website https://scoutingevent.com/713-61588-157313
We will have adult leadership in attendance however this outing is not a troop event
June 18-24, 2023 Summer Camp
Class registration has opened. If there is a merit badge class at camp that you really would like to take, inform Vic Hasler of your choices (morning Cooking is down to one final opening). Paper copies of the one page worksheet are available in the wire racks or this link.
Congratulations to our newly elected SPL Langley and our newest Leadership Corps members Nathan, Emery, Noah M/, and Paul.
Congratulations to all Troop 48’s scouts who were recognized at the Court of Honor. Please see Mr. Hasler if you did not attend to pick up awards completed since August.
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 closed for Troop Super trips. Keep up with payment details and plan.
Machu Picchu June 2023! A ton of information on T48.org
Sea Base Planning week after Christmas 2023.
Philmont Cavalcade trek with Troop 387 in June 2024. Contact Polk Chandler: (423) 817-0680
Multiple service opportunities available. Also check t48.org VOLUNTEER:
Saturday, November 19 – CHPC partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build beds for young folks. The event will take place under the church parking pavilion at 9:00am until around noon. Must be age 14 and up. If you have questions or need additional information please contact Julieann White.
Tuesday, Dec 6 – Arrow of Light Ceremony celebrating the crossover of Pack 348 2nd year Webelos to their adventures in the Boy Scouts.
Sunday, Dec 11 @ 2PM – Caroling Meet at Brookdale Retirement Home Colonial Heights and help us spread some holiday cheer. Class A required.
Saturday, Dec 17 @ noon – Wreaths Across America Meet at Mountain Home Cemetery to help celebrate our fallen heroes. Class A required
Sunday, Dec 18 @ 2PM – Caroling Meet at Brookdale Retirement Home Kingsport and help us spread some holiday cheer. Class A required.
Ladies only: We are all set for our annual ladies night December 12, 2022
It’s $8 + plus whatever you want to paint this is a per person painting fee.
we need a minimum of 8 people to have our own room so please RSVP
They do not take credit cards for anything under $25
We started gathering for this event 9 years ago and we are so grateful to continue 🎨🖌️rsvp asap
Brush strokes 1001 E Stone Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660 Questions: Julieann White 423-202-5668
Dear Friends –
We at Warriors’ Path State Park are looking forward to a winter full of outdoor discovery! Here is just a partial listing of some of the special events planned for the coming late fall and winter season:
Nov 17 – INTRO TO MAP & COMPASS
Go “old school” with your land navigation skills! Learn to use these classic outdoor tools to find your way across the landscape.
Dec 1 – WINTER TREE KEYS
Learn to use a botanical key to identify native trees. Get to know your “woody neighbors” on a “first-name” basis!
Jan 21 – WINTER GARDEN SEMINAR – WILD EDIBLES & MEDICINALS
Nationally-renowned wildcrafter Ila Hatter will teach us traditional uses of common plants – how to make nature’s pantry & medicine cabinet our own.
Feb 25 – ADOPT A TREE
You can make a big difference for our future! Help us bring “re-leaf” to Northeast Tennessee by planting tomorrow’s forests.
Mar 16 – FROG WATCH @ JACOB’S NATURE PARK
Celebrate the approach of Spring with a frog concert! Enjoy a wetland field trip to listen to all the frog sounds at nearby Jacob’s Nature Park.
As always, you can get all the details and preregister for park events at the events page on our park website:
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/events/warriors-path/#/?park=warriors-path
Please do contact me if you need additional information, or if there is any other way I can be of service to you. Best wishes for a wonderful wintertime to you and yours!
Have a great day!
Marty
Marty Silver | Park Ranger
Warriors’ Path State Park
490 Hemlock Road, PO Box 5026
Kingsport, TN 37663
p. 423-239-6786 c.423-609-0314
marty.silver@tn.gov
BSA TROOP 48 Patrol Checklist November 1, 2022
Just a reminder if you are sick stay home! If you have been exposed to sickness but feel well wear a mask. This is RSV, FLU, COVID, and pneumonia season!! Let’s keep the Troop members healthy:)
Last meeting to wear the casual Class B uniform! We will be in formal Class A uniform starting November 5, 2022, at Webelos overnight and November 5th meeting until the May elections of 2023.
Uniform inspection sheets are available in the wire racks to guide patch placement.
NOVEMBER 1 – Cutoff for advancement to be recognized at the November 15th Court of Honor
11/1 = Anatomy session where Noah Rutherford and a classmate will have cadaver organs and parts (plus some gloves) for a short talk then will let anyone interested a chance to touch, pick up, and hold the parts. ( Voluntary involvement.)
-November Patrol Monthly Duty Rotation:
Ceremonies: Eagle
Food Box:-Phoenix
Game Guides: Panther
PLC Host Meeting set up crew: -Fox 6:00 pm arrival (note time change due to help needs )
Service:-Flaming Arrow
West Bank: -Wolf
NOVEMBER 8 Business meeting, troop and patrol Election night, and finalize 2023 calendar
Music MB is still available to take!! See Timothy or Mr. Sprinkle for information.
November 1 is the last week for the current IOLS class
Important online learning for “Trained” Adult leadership:
– Hazardous Weather Training
– [Assistant] Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training
If you were unable to attend the current IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills) course, please check out the next one offered in November at Camp Davy Crockett
Saturday 11-05-2022 8:00 AM to Sunday 11-06-2022 3:00 PM
https://scoutingevent.com/713-NIOLS
We need scouts to sign up for this Webelos overnight as super important
Troop 48 Webelos Recruitment Event (aka Webelos Woods), Saturday, Nov 5 at 2:00 PM – Sunday, Nov 6 at 10:00 AM. More information found on T48.org TRIP SHEET
https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Webelo-Woods-Recuritment-Nov-2022.pdf
Register at: https://testing.t48.org/events/2022-webelos-woods/#em-event-booking-form
November 12-13 Troop 48 CDC Shooting Fair!!!!
T48.org Event Booking TRIP SHEET
Registration is open for Lost Sea Adventure December 3-4
Experience the Wild Cave Tour! Exploring the Lost Sea will prove to be fun and educational and will not be forgotten for years to come. This is an overnight tour with sleeping in the cave. “A Scout is Clean but not afraid to get Dirty”, Mike Rowe.
Planning – Winter Camp!! Registration is open.
CDC camp staff have been busy putting together a great camp program that will showcase the best of Scouting. The program has something for everyone–traditional merit badges and Crockett Badges (special ones that can only be earned at Winter Camp) will be offered. Also adult training/classes.
January 13-16, 2023
The cost is $125 for Scouts ($100 if paid by 12/16/22) and $60 for adult leaders.
Registration is open on the council’s website
https://scoutingevent.com/713-61588-157313
We will have adult leadership in attendance however this is not a troop event
June 18-24, 2023 Summer Camp
Class registration has opened, so if there is a merit badge class at camp that you really would like to take, but fills up quickly… (such as Cooking which only has two-morning slots left plus an afternoon session), Inform Vic Hasler of your choices. Paper copies of the one-page worksheet are available in the wire racks.
https://scoutingevent.com/Download/71399569/OR/2023_Class_Sign_Up_Worksheet.pdf
Multiple service opportunities are available. Check t48.org VOLUNTEER:
CHPC Pumpkin Patch:
•CHPC, trunk or treat on Oct.29 we would appreciate candy donations and help just come by 4-6
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 closed for Troop Super trips to keep up with payment details and plans.
Machu Picchu June 2023! A ton of information on t48.org pay Jerry Browning a $400 deposit
Sea Base Planning Trip dates TBD: week after Christmas 2023. See Tonya Lawrence for questions. tlawrence@eastman.com
Questions: Julieann White 423-202-5668
Thank you to the amazing leadership of our registration process team of Crew 48,Pack 348 ,T48G , and Troop 48 , For the multiple hours it takes to complete a training session protocol plan, a communication data base , up keep a website, plan and process calendars AND complete 2023 registrations for the charter on time for nearly 200 participants all together !! Congratulations on a job well done we thank you all !!! THANK YOU!!!! We look forward to another wonderful year in scouting!!!
Many Thanks to our charter organization Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church. T48 looks forward to our 77th year in scouting. While Pack 348 will celebrate 48 years in scouting looking at 50 years October 20 of 2024 !!
TAKE ACTION and NEWS:
BSA TROOP 48 Patrol Checklist
October 25, 2022
Paul Taylor will be offering First aid advancement skill talk for First Class reqs. 7’s and Tenderfoot 4’s
🎃 Trunk or Treat CHPC 10/29 we would appreciate candy donations ahead of time
We still have a few that need to hand in the 4 forms!!!
Schedule your Medical appointment to update your form. The Troop needs current parts A & B. If you turned forms in for summer camp, then you are in good shape!
All scouts need current (less than six months old) signed copies of (a) Troop 48 Alcohol and Drug Policy (b) Behavior Guidelines (c) Electronic Equipment Guidelines, and (d) Trip Permission form. See Amy Taylor.
Important for “Trained” Adult leadership:
– Hazardous Weather Training
– [Assistant] Scoutmaster Position Specific Training
IOLS this is introduction to outdoor leadership: If you were unable to get registered for the current course please check out the next one offered in November at
Camp Davy Crockett
Saturday 11-05-2022 8:00 AM ET to
Sunday 11-06-2022 3:00 PM ET
https://scoutingevent.com/713-NIOLS
Popcorn MONEY IS DUE!!!! Please hand in all orders and money!!!!
Troop 48 – Popcorn time has come to an end. Please see Kernel Ben Richie for questions britchie0514@gmail.com
• November 12-13 Troop 48 CDC Shooting Fair!!!! t48.org
• November 5-6 Webelos 2022
Troop 48 Webelos Recruitment Event (FKA Webelos Woods), Saturday, Nov 5 2022 at 2:00 PM –Sunday, Nov 6 at 10:00 AM More information t48.org
Registration opens now get registered!!
. 12/03/2022 – 12/04/2022
Lost Sea Adventure
140 Lost Sea Rd., Sweetwater,, TN, Wild Cave Tour
Experience the Wild Cave Tour! Exploring the Lost Sea will prove to be fun and educational and will not be forgotten for years to come. This is an overnight tour with sleeping in the cave. “A Scout is Clean but not afraid to get Dirty”, Mike Rowe.
Advance planning – Winter Camp!! Registration is open.
CDC camp staff have been busy putting together a great camp program that will showcase the best of Scouting. The program has something for everyone–traditional merit badges and Crockett Badges (special ones that can only be earned at Winter Camp) will be offered. Also adult training/classes.
January 13-16, 2023
The cost is: $125 for Scouts ($100 if paid by 12/16/22) $60 for adult leaders.
Registration open on council website
https://scoutingevent.com/713-61588-157313
We will have adult leadership in attendance however this is not a troop event
June 18-24, 2023 Summer Camp
Class registration has opened, so if there is a merit badge class at camp that you really would like to take, but fills up quickly… (such as Cooking which half the slots are gone), Inform Vic Hasler at hvhasler@eastman.com of your choices. Paper copies of the one page worksheet are now available in the wire racks.
https://scoutingevent.com/Download/71399569/OR/2023_Class_Sign_Up_Worksheet.pdf
October -November
Patrol Monthly Duty Rotation:
Ceremonies: Phoenix- -Eagle
Food Box: Panther- -Phoenix
Game Guides: Fox – -Panther
PLC Host Meeting set up crew: Flaming Arrow- -Fox 6:00 pm arrival ( note time has changed do to help needs )
Service: Wolf – -Flaming Arrow
West Bank: Eagle – -Wolf
NOVEMBER 1 – Cutoff for advancement to be recognized at the November 15th Court of Honor
NOVEMBER 8 Election night !!!!
Multiple different service opportunities are available. Info on t48.org VOLUNTEER:
CHPC Pumpkin Patch:
•CHPC, trunk or treat on Oct.29 we would appreciate candy donations)
• October 29th Cubs Haunted Adventure CDC help to run an obstacle course see Jerry Browning or Julieann White :STAFF registration is available on line https://scoutingevent.com/713-2022CubHaunted
Password is CHASTAFF29
•Saturday, Oct 29, 1-5 PM Haunted woods to adventure. If Raining: Sunday, October 30, 1-5 pm, See Jerry Browning or Julieann White for more information
Meeting planning:
October 22 Warriors path clean up preparation
Music MB is still available to take!! See Timothy or Mr. Sprinkle for information. twpreshong@gmail.com
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 closed-for Troop Super trips keep up with payment details and plan.
Machu Picchu June 2023! A ton of information on t48.org pay Jerry Browning a $400 deposit
Sea Base Planning
Trip dates TBD: week after Christmas 2023
See Tonya Lawrence for questions-
Questions: Julieann White 423-202-5668
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Julieann White
Scoutmaster Troop 48–
Julieann White
Scoutmaster Troop 48
The first night of Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills in Wilderness Road is in the books. Attendees- don’t forget, you need to attend the other 2 sessions on October 25 & November 1 to complete training.
Remember that Youth Protection training and Hazardous Weather training are essential for all adult leaders! You can find more info about YPT at scouting.org/training/youth-protection and Hazardous Weather training by logging into your my.scouting.org account.
BSA TROOP 48 Patrol Checklist
October 18, 2022
🎃 Trunk or Treat CHPC 10/29 we would appreciate candy donations ahead of time
LAST WEEK TO RECHARTER!!!!
Troop 48 Rechartering is heading toward the finish line.
https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2023-T48-Recharter-Notice-1.pdf
Schedule your Medical appointment to update your form. The Troop needs current parts A & B. If you turned forms in for summer camp, then you are in good shape!
All scouts need current (less than six months old) signed copies of (a) Troop 48 Alcohol and Drug Policy (b) Behavior Guidelines (c) Electronic Equipment Guidelines, and (d) Trip Permission form. See Amy Taylor.
Important for Adult leadership:
– Youth Protection Training required within the last two years (my.scouting.org for online training; furnish certificate). Mr. Hasler can check.
– Hazardous Weather Training
– [Assistant] Scoutmaster Position Specific Training if not already “Trained” Please take this online training ASAP!
Good news: sign up now IOLS: Troop 48 will be officially offering IOLS training in house
(t48.org for more information to come) Questions: joefoxtn@gmail.com
Registration is now available:
Please please plan to take advantage of this training !!!
MONEY IS DUE!!!! Please hand in all orders and money!!!!
Troop 48 – Popcorn time has come to an end. Please see Kernel Ben Richie for questions at britchie0514@gmail.com
Sam Woijtas asked about aquatic advancing- Julieann White and Amy Taylor are meeting him at the YMCA and Paul Taylor is going to help with aquatic needs on October 24th
/:/ second class rank We can do a swimming test as well
Ymca is 5$ –
First Class
5 a b and c d at
YMCA Monday 5:30 -6
Scouts Needing:
Second Class
5a. Precautions for Safe Swim 5b. BSA Beginner Swimmer Test
First Class
6a. BSA Swimmer Test
5c. Demo Water Rescue
5d. Danger of Swimming Rescue
6e. Show a Line Rescue
Note others that should attend: Ball Maxx, Boyd Isaac, Brand by Aidan, Brewer Patrick, Daly Noah, Danger Finn, Ebbert Wyatt, Hamilton Jordan, Harr Carson, Harris Noah, Moncla Ryan, Najara Harley, Sanders Faolan, Taylor Joseph, Vansant Alex, White Evan
Planning – winter camp!! Registration is open.
CDC camp staff have been busy putting together a great camp program that will showcase the best of Scouting. The program has something for everyone–traditional merit badges and Crockett Badges (special badges that can only be earned at Winter Camp) will be offered. We also have a group of adult training/classes. This is an opportunity for units or individual Scouts.
January 13-16, 2023
The cost is $125 for Scouts ($100 if paid by 12/16/22) and $60 for adult leaders.
Registration is open on the council’s website
https://scoutingevent.com/713-61588-157313
We will have adult leadership in attendance however this is not a troop event
June 18-24, 2023 Summer Camp
Class registration has opened, so if there is a merit badge class at camp that you really would like to take, but fills up quickly… (such as Cooking which half the slots are gone), Inform Vic Hasler at hvhasler@eastman.com of your choices. Paper copies of the one-page worksheet are now available in the wire racks.
https://scoutingevent.com/Download/71399569/OR/2023_Class_Sign_Up_Worksheet.pdf
October Patrol Monthly Duty Rotation:
Ceremonies: Phoenix
Food Box: Panther
Game Guides: Fox
PLC Host Meeting set up crew: Flaming Arrow 6:00 pm arrival ( note time has changed due to help needs )
Service: Wolf
West Bank: Eagle
Multiple different service opportunities are available. Info on t48.org VOLUNTEER:
CHPC Pumpkin Patch:
•CHPC will have a pumpkin patch from Oct 1-31 from 11 am to 7 pm each day. Special events will happen throughout the month: fall festival on Oct 15, trunk or treat on Oct.29 ( we would appreciate candy donations)
• October 21-23 Staff is full Thank you! Second event 29th Same event different packs ) Cubs Haunted Adventure CDC help to run an obstacle course see Jerry Browning or Julieann White: STAFF registration is available online https://scoutingevent.com/713-2022CubHaunted
Password is CHASTAFF29
• Saturday, Oct 29, 1-5 PM Haunted woods to adventure. If Raining: Sunday, October 30, 1-5 pm, See Jerry Browning or Julieann White for more information
• November 12-13 Troop 48 CDC Shooting Fair!!!! t48.org
• November 5-6 Webelos 2022
Troop 48 Webelos Recruitment Event (FKA Webelos Woods), Saturday, Nov 5 2022 at 2:00 PM –Sunday, Nov 6 at 10:00 AM More information t48.org
Meeting planning:
October 18 Patrol box cleaning, skit prep, dessert cook-off plan, and other preparation for shooting fair
22 Warriors path clean-up preparation
25 Annual Calendar selection
Music MB is still available to take!! See Timothy or Mr. Sprinkle for information. twpreshong@gmail.com
Super Trips 2023!!! Make sure you get registered now before registration is closed
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/.
Machu Picchu June 2023! A ton of information on t48.org pay Jerry Browning a $400 deposit
Sea Base Planning
Trip dates TBD: week after Christmas 2023
See Tonya Lawrence for questions-
Reminder :
Please note that the cutoff for advancement to be recognized at the November 15th Court of Honor is November 1st (which is also election night – and only 2 weeks away).
Questions: Julieann White 423-202-5668
