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TROOP 48 BSA PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST Tuesday,May 10, 2022 

Meetings, Patrols

Troop Reminder: 

May 7Troop opportunities:

Bays mountain and Warriors Path have Multiple outdoor opportunities available, they are posted on their website and t48.org 

This weekend :

Adopt a park:

Park clean up 10am till noon Warriors path service project Saturday May 7th morning; cleanup -Saturday Do a good turn 

Orienteering : 

Troop event May 7 2022 Warriors park at 12:00 Come enjoy this Saturday afternoon outdoors and learn about Orienteering, maps, and how to use a compass. This event will cover the basics of Orienteering as well as First Class Requirement 4a

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST Tuesday,May 10, 2022

Class B unless scheduled for a 

SMC or BOR 

PLC 6:30 All new patrol leadership representatives should be in attendance 

May 10 Backpacking Demo by leadership for preparation for all attending May 

14-15 Beginner Backpacking Trip Bays Mountain State park to Laurel Run Park.

Congratulations to Troop 48’s 176 Eagle Scout Grayson Hoffman ;we are all very proud of his achievements.  Grayson has been an amazing scout, he has enjoyed Scouting while moving to multiple different areas as part of a military family. We are happy to now be his Scouting family ! Well done Grayson you did a great job congratulations!!!! We are very proud of you!!!!

Congratulations to Timothy as our new SPL!! Congratulations to all new Patrol Leadership!!

 1.  Take attendance.  Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed.   

2. Counsel and sign off advancement. Update Scout books for advancements 

3. Call patrol members who are not present. Discuss possible new Scouts for patrol.

4. Confirm CDC summer camp classes –joining a wait list is an option too

5. Beginners backpacking meeting with Brian Shone please plan to meet after Patrol meeting trip is May14-15 

*6. Note: In the Coffee Shop area,

Mr. Hasler; summer camp plus book checks for Fox patrol.  He will be available, Answering questions.

Mr. Allen; Handle book checks all other patrols plus be available for training on T48.org booking registrations for upcoming events.

NOTE: MANDATORY BOOK CHECKS FOR ALL SCOUTS GOING TO SUMMER CAMP!

7. Save the date ! 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/ . Online registration and an initial payment must be completed before July 31, 2022 to avoid a late fee. 

8. NYLT First class scouts looking for leadership training opportunities Camp Davy Crockett Monday 07-04-2022 toFriday 07-08-2022 5:00 PM ET 

10. Summer Camp!!! Please take care of 

Medical forms and  payments

Save the date

Carden’s Bluff (Truck In) Swimming Adventure, Friday, Jul 8 at 5:00 PM Sunday, Jul 10 at 12:00 PM

Dick Tracy Rock, Friday, Aug 5 at 5:00 PM –

Sunday, Aug 7 at 6:00 PM

Marsh blood drive  Aug 21 at 1:00 Chpc 

We will have a tent -please help

Life scouts!!!

Get Registered: Sequoyah Council Scouting Event – Citizenship in Society Merit Badge Workshop 

Eagle required merit badge Citizenship in Society: 

Saturday Jun-11 2022 9:00 AM – 1:00 

Please see Mr. Hasler tonight! Space is limited ( if you have registered on your own please see Mr. Hasler) 

Our Newest Scouts who are still visiting patrols:  We invite you to visit with a patrol you have not visited yet. ( please let Leadership know your selection of patrol )

 Patrol Monthly Duty  Rotation Chart  Patrol jobs: please do jobs They are assigned it’s your responsibility!

Please check lost and found and gather your belongings or they will be donated! Ryan lick is looking for his Gray down jacket – please check your gear for this jacket 

May Patrol Monthly Duty  Rotation: 

Ceremonies: -Eagle 

Food Box: Phoenix

Game Guides: Panther 

PLC Host: Fox 6:30pm arrival 

Service: Flaming Arrow 

West Bank: Wolf 

 * Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Play

Patrol jobs: please do jobs That are assigned, it’s your responsibility!

NEWS & EVENTS: 

Note 2022 Calendar:

Note our calendar has been posted. https://testing.t48.org/calendar-listings/2022-calendar-events-list/

Upcoming May planning:

17 Capture the Flag Patrol Comp.

24 CDC Summer camp prep first time camp attendants/ older scouts will have a guest speaker from Sullivan county anti-drug coalition.

31 Personal Scout Skill Development 

Service hours: Hope Helps 

Help with a yard sale: Call to set up a time as a patrol ( see Nell Harr with questions) 

Dates available to help : 

2022 9am-2pm 

May 7, June 4, July 2,

August 6, September 3, and October 1

Confirm time with Connie Johnson

Executive Director

Hope Helps TN

4045 West Stone Drive Ste. I

Kingsport, TN 37660

(423) 297-4675

Stay up to date: Go to T48.org for details, get you signed up for events! 

Question : Julieann White

423-202-5668

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Julieann WhiteScoutMasterT48@gmail.comScoutmaster Troop 48

Congratulations! Grayson Hoffman is Troop 48 Eagle Scout #176.

Administration

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Join us in congratulating Troop 48’s 176 Eagle Scout Grayson Hoffman; we are all very proud of his achievements. Grayson has been an amazing scout, he has enjoyed Scouting while moving to multiple different areas as part of a military family. We are happy to now be his Scouting family! Well done Grayson you did a great job congratulations!!!! We are very proud of you!!!!

2022 “Summer in the Park” — Warriors Path State Park events

External News

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Warriors’ Path State Park is glad to announce a number of upcoming special events and outdoor discovery opportunities.

  • May 28 will be the next of our “Hiking Adventures” series. We’ll share an 11 mile “rough and rocky” hike on the side of Holston Mountain, to discover rich woodlands and rare wildflowers
  • June 4 is National Trails Day, and we’ll be celebrating with “Trails All Day!” We’ll be offering guided hikes and nature walks all day long, from a sunrise hike at 6 AM to a night hike ending after 10 PM.
  • June 18 will be our annual Dragonfly Day – a chance to learn about these amazing insects by spending a day out in the field with two amazing dragonfly experts.

Also, we’ll be starting our award-winning “Summer In The Park” activities in just a few weeks – right after Memorial Day weekend. We’ll offer guided nature walks, evening campfire talks, Junior Ranger activities, wildlife demonstrations, and much more. The schedule is different each week, and will be posted on our website and facebook page about two weeks in advance.
You can get all the details about park events at: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/events/warriors-path/#/?park=warriors-path

Senior Patrol Leader Elections May 3,2022

Administration, Patrols

Troop 48 SPL Candidates

Finn Hounshell :

Started in scouting by joining Pack 385 as a Tiger Cub, earning the Arrow of Light, and transferred to Troop 48. ( Wolf patrol ) He has been on almost every trip Troop 48 has to offer. His favorites have been

Klondike, National Jamboree, and hiking the Inca Trail to Machu

Picchu in Peru. Finn has served in the troop by being a Chaplain’s

Aide, Bugler, Wolf Patrol Leader, Den Chief of Pack 385, and

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. He was named Troop 48 Scout of

Year in 2017. Fin’s Eagle project gave leadership for the construction of a

custom, wooden playground for Oasis of Kingsport, a women’s

ministry that seeks to help low socioeconomic women by providing

laundry services, showers, and classes such as sewing and cooking. Attending West Ridge High

School. He is very active at West Ridge H.S., participating in Beta

Club, Book Club, Key Club, National Honor Society, and Student

Government – and is an officer for several of these groups. Finn

loves to challenge himself by taking many accelerated and AP

classes while still maintaining an above 4.0 GPA. He plays trumpet

in the band and was named drum major for next year’s marching

season.  He is Also, on the West Ridge Tennis team.

Jonathan Smith:

Junior at Volunteer High School. Jonathan joined Pack 286 as a Tiger Cub. He earned his Arrow of Light and joined Troop 48 in 2015. (Wolf patrol)
He served as a Patrol Leader and Quartermaster but most enjoyed his role as Troop Quartermaster. His favorite activities in scouting include going to summer camp every year, attending NYLT, and going to Dick Tracy rock. Jonathan’s Eagle Scout project took place at the B’nai Sholom Congregation. He painted and revitalized the religious school at the synagogue. He plans on attending college with a major in music education and starting a career in teaching.

Jonathan currently is a Junior at Volunteer High School. Jonathan has been involved in band and choir achieving both All-East in-band and All-State in the choir. He is also a member and officer of the SGA, Key Club, and the Jazz band at Volunteer.

Langley Brents :

Langley’s scouting journey starts with him earning his arrow of light in 2019 with pack 49. Shortly after this he transfers to troop 48 and joins flamming arrow patrol. Through flaming arrow patrol he achieved the positions of assistant patrol leader, patrol leader, and scribe. He has also taken on troop-level positions such as Chaplin’s aid and assistant quartermaster. He has recently also been asked to be aspl of the service for national youth leadership training. His favorite scouting trips start with Grayson Highlands backpacking but still include summer camp, Klondike, and dick Tracy rock. He is currently star rank approaching life rank. He is currently in the 8th grade attending John Sevier Middle School in Kingsport. At the school, he is a part of the golf team that just won the district tournament. He is also in the school show “The Music Man”. He wants to be a senior patrol leader because he wants to solve some of the problems that exist within the troop. He also thinks that he has plenty of leadership experience to benefit the troop

Timothy Preshong:

Timothy joined Troop 48 (Wolf patrol ) at age 11. From there he quickly got involved with current activities and strived to earn ranks quickly. He enjoys all of Troop 48’s activities, especially backpacking and Summer Camp. Some of his favorite merit badges are Wilderness Survival, Camping, and Cooking. Timothy is currently a Life scout. While in Troop 48, Timothy has served in many positions, including Scribe, Historian, Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Chaplain’s Aide, and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. In 2021 he was named the Scout of the Week at CDC and was also given the Most Merit Badges Earned Award for the 2021 year. 

Timothy is also committed to other activities. He plays violin in his church orchestra, is a leader in his choir, and especially enjoys playing the piano. Timothy also works several yard work jobs. Timothy wants to serve as Senior Patrol Leader. He wants to continue the good progress of the troop and introduce new ideas that will build Troop 48’s leadership and increase the advancement, character, and overall progress. 

May 3, 2022 — Troop Elections — Patrol Checklist

Meetings, Patrols

TROOP 48 BSAPATROL MEETING CHECKLIST Tuesday,May 3 , 2022       -***Patrol Elections please make arrangements to have 50% of your patrol present

COH Awards not picked up Along with any Rank Advancements cards not picked up-the Troop Scribe will be addressing envelopes and mailing them out. 

* EVERY PATROL Needs a check on attendance sheets? Did everyone hand in attendance COH ?

 What patrols need attendance sheets?

Note: Scout Card Money was due April 26th bring any unsold cards and money!

1.  Take attendance.  Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed.   

2. Counsel and sign off advancement. Update Scout books for advancements 

3. Call patrol members who are not present. Discuss possible new Scouts for patrol.

4. Sign up for CDC summer camp classes –

5. Sign up for beginners backpacking 

May14-15 see Brian Shone for information 

*6. Note: In the Coffee Shop area,

Mr. Hasler; summer camp plus book checks for Fox patrol.  He will be available, Answering questions.

Mr. Allen; Handle book checks all other patrols plus be available for training on T48.org booking registrations for upcoming events.

NOTE: MANDATORY BOOK CHECKS FOR ALL SCOUTS GOING TO SUMMER CAMP!

7. Save the date ! 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/ . Online registration and an initial payment must be completed before July 31, 2022 to avoid a late fee. 

8. NYLT First class scouts looking for leadership training opportunities Camp Davy Crockett Monday 07-04-2022 toFriday 07-08-2022 5:00 PM ET 

Turn in: Advancements activities Any and all achievements done at Backbone rock should be addressed.

Our Newest Scouts who are still visiting patrols:  We invite you to visit with a patrol you have not visited yet. ( please let Leadership know your selection )

 Patrol Monthly Duty  Rotation Chart  Patrol jobs: please do jobs That are assigned it’s your responsibility!

Please check lost and found and gather your belongings or they will be donated! Ryan lick is looking for his Gray down jacket – please check your gear for this jacket 

May Patrol Monthly Duty  Rotation: 

Ceremonies: -Eagle 

Food Box: Phoenix

Game Guides: Panther 

PLC Host: Fox 6:30pm arrival 

Service: Flaming Arrow 

West Bank: Wolf 

 * Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Play

Patrol jobs: please do jobs That are assigned, it’s your responsibility!

NEWS & EVENTS: 

Note 2022 Calendar:

Note our calendar has been posted. https://testing.t48.org/calendar-listings/2022-calendar-events-list/

May- 

3 Election / Class B

7 Warriors path service project Saturday morning; cleanup -Saturday afternoon Orienteering, maps, and how to use a compass. This event will cover the basics of Orienteering as well as First Class Requirement 4a.

10 Backpacking Demo

14-15 Beginner Backpacking Trip Bays Mountain State park and ends around three the next day at Laurel Run Park.

17 Capture the Flag Patrol Comp.

24 CDC Summer camp prep

31 Personal Scout Skill Development 

Service hours: Hope Helps 

Help with a yard sale: Call to set up a time as a patrol ( see Nell Harr with questions) 

Dates available to help : 

2022 9am-2pm 

April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2,

August 6, September 3, and October 1

Confirm time with Connie Johnson

Executive Director

Hope Helps TN

4045 West Stone Drive Ste. I

Kingsport, TN 37660

(423) 297-4675

Stay up to date: Go to T48.org for details, get you signed up for events! 

* Since the next payment deadline has arrived for summer camp, Please see Mr. Jerry Browning , to run a check on your balance next week.

First fully paid patrol will win Donuts ! 

Question : Julieann White

423-202-5668

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST Tuesday, April 26, 2022,   

Meetings, Patrols

THIS WEEKEND !!!!!

Bike Rodeo: CHPC 4/23/22 11:30 am come help!

CPR: 4/23/22 2202 N John B Dennis Hwy #200 9:00 am

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST Tuesday, April 26, 2022,  

           Knife demo!! Don’t be late !!! 

For those who were not present at COH, please collect your awards at the start of next week’s meeting. 

Along with any  Rank Advancements cards, Jim F. did not give out any of the rank cards.  Sorry 

If not picked up by the end of April, then the Troop Scribe addresses envelopes for mailing the awards.

* EVERY PATROL Needs a check on attendance sheets? Did everyone hand in attendance!?!

 What patrols need attendance sheets?

The Egg hunt was a fun success !!!! Donuts delivery for Phoenix

Note: 

Scout Card Money is due April 26th bring any unsold cards and money!

Troop Goal is 5000 !!! Let’s have an ice cream party!!! 

Thank you, Ben and Misty Richie for doing a wonderful job with this fundraiser! 

Meeting- one leadership corps will be in each meeting to make sure the meeting is running smoothly: 

1.  Take attendance.  Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed.   

2. Counsel and sign off advancement. Update Scout books for advancements 

3. Call patrol members who are not present. Discuss possible new Scouts for patrol.

4. Sign up for CDC summer camp classes –

5. Sign up for beginners backpacking 

May14-15 see Brian Shone for information 

*6. Note: In the Coffee Shop area,

Mr. Hasler; summer camp plus book checks for Fox patrol.  He will be available, to answer questions.

Mr. Allen; Handle book checks for all other patrols plus be available for training on T48.org booking registrations for upcoming events.

NOTE: MANDATORY BOOK CHECKS FOR ALL SCOUTS GOING TO SUMMER CAMP!

7. Save the date! 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/. To avoid a late fee, online registration and initial payment must be completed before July 31, 2022. 

Turn in: Advancements activities any achievements are done at Backbone rock should be addressed.

Our Newest Scouts who are still visiting patrols:  We invite you to visit with a patrol you have not visited yet. ( please let Leadership know your selection )

 Patrol Monthly Duty  Rotation Chart  Patrol jobs: please do jobs That are assigned it’s your responsibility!

Please check lost and found and gather your belongings or they will be donated! Ryan lick is looking for his Gray down jacket – please check your gear for this jacket 

Patrol Monthly Duty  Rotation Chart  

April: 

Ceremonies: -Phoenix

Food Box: Panther 

Game Guides: Fox 

PLC Host: Flaming arrow 

6:30 pm arrival 

Service: Wolf 

West Bank: Eagle is currently Phoenix 

 * Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Play

Patrol jobs: please do jobs That are assigned, it’s your responsibility!

NEWS & EVENTS: 

Note 2022 Calendar:

Note our calendar has been posted. https://testing.t48.org/calendar-listings/2022-calendar-events-list/

May- 

3 Election / Class A

7 Warriors path service project Saturday morning; cleanup -Saturday afternoon Orienteering, maps, and how to use a compass. This event will cover the basics of Orienteering as well as First Class Requirement 4a.

10 Backpacking Demo

14-15 Beginner Backpacking Trip Bays Mountain State Park and ends around three the next day at Laurel Run Park.

17 Capture the Flag Patrol Comp.

24 CDC Summer camp prep

31 Personal Scout Skill Development 

Note planning: 

Service hours: Hope Helps 

Help with a yard sale: Call to set up a time as a patrol ( see Nell Harr with questions) 

Dates available to help : 

2022 9am-2pm 

April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2,

August 6, September 3, and October 1

Confirm time with Connie Johnson

Executive Director

Hope Helps TN

4045 West Stone Drive Ste. I

Kingsport, TN 37660

(423) 297-4675

Stay up to date: Go to T48.org for details, and get you signed up for events! 

* Since the next payment deadline has arrived for summer camp, Please see Mr. Jerry Browning, to run a check on your balance next week.

The first fully paid patrol will win Donuts! 

Question : Julieann White 

423-202-5668
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Julieann WhiteScoutMasterT48@gmail.comScoutmaster Troop 48

Bike Rodeo Help 4/23/22

Administration, Service

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This coming Saturday the 23rd we are holding a Bike Rodeo for all the scouts and siblings that are interested. The event will be held in the parking lot of the Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church, note you will need to park in the front parking lot that faces the road. 

We will follow the schedule below.

11:30am – noon      

Check-in and Concessions

Your child’s bike will receive a safety inspection

Volunteers will be available to help with if minor repairs are needed

Pizza , drinks and other snacks will be available for purchase as a fundraiser

Noon – 12:30pm      

Safety and Maintenance Presentation

Key points of bike maintenance

Safety rules

Proper hand signals

12:30pm-1:50pm     

Event Rotations

Braking and Straight Line

Bag Toss and Winding Course

Slow Race and Coast for the Most

Slalom and Figure 8ight

1:50pm – 2pm          

Presentation of Certificates

If you have questions or want to volunteer please let us know.

Cub Scout IdeasCub Scout Pack 348 Leadership Committee

Julieann White 423-202-5668

Citizenship in Society MB: Star and Life Scouts important information!

Administration

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Beginning July 1, 2022, the Citizenship in Society merit badge will be required!!!!

Attention Star and Life scouts!!!!

If you are working on getting your Eagle Scout something to think about is the newest merit badge that will be a requirement. 

If you do not have your BOR completed by 7/1/2022 . 

the Citizenship in Society merit badge:

Beginning July 1, 2022, the Citizenship in Society merit badge will be required for any youth seeking to achieve the prestigious Eagle Scout rank. The Boy Scouts of America introduces the Citizenship in Society Merit Badge, the newest merit badge for youth in the Scouts BSA program.Nov 1, 2021

The first MB workshop for the new Citizenship in Society Merit Badge will be held on June 11th at the Langston Centre in Johnson City. Hours look to be 9:00-1:00pmwith lunch included. Promo for this is going out in council newsletter on May 1. This merit badge MUST be done by a council approved representative until further notice. ( we are working on getting approved leadership)

We will need to know your availability so check your schedule and report PLEASE NOTE space will be limited! Mr. Hasler will be helping with the registration process. Please see him asap
Please read requirements carefully!!!!

1. Be active in your troop for at least six months as a Life Scout. The BSA’s Guide to Advancement

requires Scouts attend 75 percent of all meetings and 50 percent of all troop outings. 

2. As a Life Scout, demonstrate Scout Spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Tell how you have done your duty to God, how you have lived the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your everyday life, and how your understanding of the Scout Oath and Scout Law will guide your life in the future. List on your Eagle Scout Rank Application the names of individuals who know you personally and would be willing to provide a recom- mendation on your behalf, including parents/guardians, religious (if not affiliated with an organized religion, then

the parent or guardian provides this reference), educational, employer (if employed), and two other references.

3. Earn a total of 21 merit badges (10 more than required for the Life rank), including these 13 merit badges: (a) First Aid,

(b) Citizenship in the Community, (c) Citizenship in the Nation, (d) Citizenship in the World, (e) Communication,

(f) Cooking, (g) Personal Fitness, (h) Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving, (i) Environmental Science OR Sustainability, (j) Personal Management, (k) Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling, (l) Camping, and (m) Family Life. Beginning July 1, 2022, the Citizenship in Society merit badge will be required

You must choose only one of the merit badges listed in categories h, i, and k. Any additional merit badge(s) earned in those categories may be counted as one of your eight optional merit badges used to make your total of 21. ( this will be changed so that you will have 1 more required and 1 less optional July 1 2022 ) 

4. While a Life Scout, serve actively in your troop for six months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility11:

Boy Scout troop. Patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, senior patrol leader, troop guide, Order of the Arrow troop representative, den chief, scribe, librarian, historian, quarter- master, junior assistant Scoutmaster, chaplain aide, instructor, webmaster, or outdoor ethics guide.

Venturing crew. President, vice president, secretary, treasurer, den chief, historian, guide, quartermaster, chaplain aide, or out- door ethics guide.

Sea Scout ship. Boatswain, boatswain’s mate, purser, yeoman, storekeeper, crew leader, media specialist, specialist, den chief, or chaplain aide.

Lone Scout. Leadership responsibility in your school, religious organization, club, or elsewhere in your community.

5. While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or your community. (The project must benefit an organization other than the Boy Scouts of America.) A project proposal must be approved by the organization benefiting from the effort, your Scoutmaster and unit committee, and the council or district before you start. You must use the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, BSA publication 

Please meet with Chris Garrett if you are a life scout and have any questions

cggarrett@charter.net

6. While a Life Scout, participate in a Scoutmaster conference.

Scoutmasters need to determine whether a Scout is “active.” As leadership and has satisfied all points of the requirements listed.

TROOP 48 PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST 4/12/22

Meetings, Patrols

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST 

Tuesday,April19, 2022,  / PLC 6:30 ( reset from 4/12 COH

* We are having a New Scouts Meeting on 4/19/22  – We will go over important helpful information and would like to present Troop 48 t-shirts (to whoever had not gotten one ).  

For those who were not present at COH, we’ll present their awards at the start of next week’s meeting.  If not picked up by the end of April, the Troop Scribe addresses envelopes for mailing the awards.

Rank Advancements cards * Jim F. did not give out any of the rank cardsout .  All of those need to be given on Tuesday 4/19.  

* Need a check on attendance sheets? Did everyone hand in attendance!?!

 What patrols need attendance sheets?

Egg hunt !!!!Plan to Bring filled plastic candy eggs for  The April19th 

Please sign up !!

First aid  / CPR $50 CPR $25 April 23 please sign up with Angela Ward more information on t48.org 

There is another option for CPR if someone needs it. It is on Tuesday April 26 (Scouts will be late to Scout Meeting). It is at St. Dominic Church.
For the Cumberland island crew members we will have a Meeting  : attendance is mandatory 8:30 pm 

Scout Card Money is due April 26th bring any unsold cards ! 

Get your Scout Cards: Troop Goal is 5000 !!! Let’s have an ice cream party!!! 

Please note this is the biggest opportunity offred for fundraising that our scouts will have. Scout cards sell for $10, Every scout will have the opportunity to make $5 off each card. 

Summer camp math: If Scout sells 65  = GO TO SUMMER CAMP FOR FREE!!! If you have already paid for camp you will get that money back. 

Sales started! To Get your scout cards, Please plan to have an adult partner with you. 

Ben and Misty Richie will be at the Troop meeting with Scout Cards, We have FOOD CITY sales dates plan, accordingly!!!

PLEASE DO NOT Contact manager at Food City about sales!!!!! Sales times are provided by Troop ! Contact Misty or Ben (864) 918-3828

See COVID UPDATE on 3/22/22 available on t48.org  Masking being “recommended but not required”. Social distancing is strongly encouraged throughout the campus. 

Turn in: Advancements activities Any and all achievements done at Backbone rock should be addressed.

Our Newest Scouts who are still visiting patrols:  We invite you to visit with a patrol you have not visited yet. ( please let Leadership know your selection )

Meeting- one leadership corps will be in each meeting to make sure the meeting is running smoothly: 

1.  Take attendance.  Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed.   

2. Counsel and sign off advancement. Update Scout books for advancements 

3. Call patrol members who are not present. Discuss possible new Scouts for patrol.

4. Sign up for CDC summer camp classes –

5. Sign up for beginners backpacking 

May14-15 see Brian Shone for information 

*6. Note: In the Coffee Shop area,

Mr. Hasler; summer camp plus book checks for Fox patrol.  He will be available, Answering questions.

Mr. Allen; Handle book checks all other patrols plus be available for training on T48.org booking registrations for upcoming events.

NOTE: MANDATORY BOOK CHECKS FOR ALL SCOUTS GOING TO SUMMER CAMP!

7. Save the date ! 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/. To avoid a late fee, online registration and initial payment must be completed before July 31, 2022. 

Easter Egg Hunt April 19th the Patrol that brings in the most filled eggs gets donuts. 

Scouts that attend Personal Management at MBU please make sure you meet with Julie Keeton to review your paperwork. You will not get approval for classwork done correctly unless the paperwork is reviewed because of the way the teacher reported requirements 

 Patrol Monthly Duty  Rotation Chart  Patrol jobs: please do jobs That are assigned it’s your responsibility!

Patrol Monthly Duty  Rotation Chart  changing for April 

Patrol jobs: please do jobs That are assigned, it’s your responsibility!

April: 

Ceremonies: -Phoenix

Food Box: Panther 

Game Guides: Fox 

PLC Host: Flaming arrow 

6:30 pm arrival 

Service: Wolf 

West Bank: Eagle is currently Phoenix 

 * Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Play

NEWS & EVENTS

Note 2022 Calendar:

Note our calendar has been posted. https://testing.t48.org/calendar-listings/2022-calendar-events-list/

April –

19 Easter Egg Hunt

26 knife Demo 

May 7 Warriors path service project Saturday morning; cleanup -Saturday afternoon Orienteering, maps, and how to use a compass. This event will cover the basics of Orienteering as well as First Class Requirement 4a.

Save The Date May: 14-15 Backpacking Introduction 

Service hours: Hope Helps 

Help with a yard sale: Call to set up a time as a patrol ( see Nell Harr with questions) 

Dates available to help : 

2022 9am-2pm 

April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2,

August 6, September 3, and October 1

Confirm time with Connie Johnson

Executive Director

Hope Helps TN

4045 West Stone Drive Ste. I

Kingsport, TN 37660

(423) 297-4675

Stay up to date: Go to T48.org for details, and get you signed up for events! 

Some leadership reminders: 

Placement  of 75th-year bar is under council strip and 

Above the Troop Number

Please do not salute when we have the opening ceremony please do not salute if you are not in the suggested uniform. Please put your hand on your heart when in civilian clothes.

Please do not toss a football in the gym across leadership and scouts who may not be paying attention to the ball and may get hit incidentally. 

Wolf patrol return your binder to the yellow mailbox 

Please check lost and found and gather your belongings or they will be donated!

* Since the next payment deadline has arrived for summer camp, please see 

      Mr. Jerry Browning, to run a check on your balance next week.

First, a fully paid patrol will win Donuts! 

Cumberland island attending crew members mandatory meeting. 

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