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PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST for Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Meetings, Patrols

20210831 Troop 48 ChecklistDownload
The little pantry (1)Download
Patrol Monthly Duty Rotation Chart

Troop 48 BSA Patrol Checklist

Meeting Date: August 31st

Patrol jobs:

Ceremonies Fox

Food Box Flaming Arrow

Game Guides Wolf

PLC Host Eagle

Service Phoenix

West Bank

Panther * *Performed Weekly

If you missed August 17 Court of Honor Please see Vic Hasler to obtain your honors

Patrol leadership do a Weather check!!! Bring a canopy cover !! Plan accordingly make arrangements; send a reminder for weekly meetings out doors If it’s raining we will have a rain cover, but bring rain gear, if it’s hot make sure you bring a water bottles to fill up, water  station will be available .

Be prepared!!!!

The Troop will be meeting outside each week we will set up and use of the bus port .

Note CHPC statement available on line :

The Boy Scouts: Troop 48 may continue to operate on site but is asked to meet outside only through October 1st. The Pavilion will be available for this ministry and the troop shall be a priority.

Event planning

Note :

7:00 Opening + Announcements CHPC Bus port

•CURRENT TRIP PLAN : 9/4 channels:!) Meeting at CHPC by 8:15 am.  Follow I-81 north and exit just past Abingdon at Exit 24 (VA 80).  Drive about 14 miles on VA 80 to Hyder Gap parking lot on left.  9:45 -10:00 AM rally at the trailhead after parking details are sorted. Hike about 3.3 miles in (mostly uphill rated moderate) over mostly dirt and gravel trails. 12:30 PM eat lunch at the top near the Channel Maze entrance. Explore the Channels maze (for roughly an hour) by squeezing through unusual, (~20 acre in size) ancient stone formations (USE THE BUDDY SYSTEM).  For more details and photos, look up Channels of Virginia on the Internet. 2:00 PM rally for the return hike reversing the same 3.3 miles back. Arrive at the trailhead parking lot 3:45 PM and depart for CHPC shortly thereafter.

We currently have 14 Signed up for this trip with it being a long holiday weekend if we do not have more interest by Tuesday we may look to reschedule for a FALL OUTING

•NEXT TRIP;

• 9/18 Creeper Trail (Bike Ride) Signup

•October 2 Troop 75th anniversary celebration

➢ How to Signup go to @ T48.org  see Mrs.White or Mr. Gould  for questions

➢ Pay Mr. Miller for trip fees

➢ Pay your food buyer in person

We will ask that all patrols meet at the church. Note  we will continue to plan meetings offering opportunities for advancement and fellowship. We will make the best of the day light until the time change. With multiple different Trips coming up it’s important for us to all be together for the best planning opportunities.

Stay positive!!!

PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST for Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Meetings, Patrols

20210824 Troop 48 ChecklistDownload
The little pantry (1)Download
Patrol Monthly Duty Rotation Chart

Troop 48 BSA Patrol Checklist

Meeting Date: August 24th

Patrol jobs:

Ceremonies Fox

Food Box Flaming Arrow

Game Guides Wolf

PLC Host Eagle

Service Phoenix

West Bank

Panther * *Performed Weekly

If you missed August 17 Court of Honor Please see Troop Scribe Dylan Lawrence or Mr. Hasler to obtain your honors

Weather check!!! Patrol leadership make arrangements for a pop up canopy for weekly meetings for rain cover

The Troop will be meeting outside each week we will have two canopies set up and use of the bus port .

Note CHPC statement available on-line :

The Boy Scouts: Troop 48 may continue to operate on-site but is asked to meet outside only through October 1st. The Pavilion will be available for this ministry and the troop shall be a priority.

Event planning

Note :

7:00 Opening + Announcements CHPC Bus port

• 75th Anniversary Shirts have been Ordered this ( if anyone owes payment please make arrangements to pay)

•CURRENT TRIP PLAN :Get signed up now

Aug 27-29 – Cardens Bluff (Truck In) Pinnacle Mountain Fire Tower Trail (9.1 mile) (Day Hike)

•NEXT TRIP;

• 9/4 Channels of Virginia (Day Hike) Signup

• 9/18 Creeper Trail (Bike Ride) Signup

➢ How to Signup  go to @ T48.org 

see Mrs.White or Mr. Gould  for questions

➢ Pay Mr. Miller for trip fees

➢ Pay your food buyer in person

We will ask that all patrols meet at the church. Note: we will continue to plan meetings, offering opportunities for advancement and fellowship. We will make the best of the daylight until the time change. With multiple different Trips coming up it’s important for us to all be together for the best planning opportunities.

Stay positive!!!

20210816 CHPC COVID PROTOCOL UPDATE

Administration

2021 CHPC Covid Protocols – August EditionDownload

Greetings; 

As shared in at the court of honor

Our Troop worked hard to work with our charter as we have for 75 years to offer a proper productive experience. 

We have enjoyed multiple different activities and events yes unfortunately some have been canceled, changed and post dated over this very odd covid year but we pushed through when others did not 

As numbers have been caped and protocol has been mandated again 

I understand that many people may not agree with the mask mandate however 

I thank you for your support and willingness to work with the church they have a special team working with the section that have developed a plan, this  is something I would like to address 

With rising numbers we will have another change we will be able to meet on church grounds however we will not be able to continue with indoor meetings we will not have to wear masks when outside but will only have access to the office and a bathroom. The office use will be available in rotation .

I am praying that this recent change will be short lived ( we are looking at October) with 100 people coming together from multiple different counties and school district we we look at the uptick in covid cases and it’s currently bad.  

The urgent cares are overwhelmed with testing and if we do not work together taking small steps to stop the spreading of this virus we could have to go back to even more restrictions .  

Let’s work together to address this situation positively noting that we have a meeting place that supports and encourages our progress and has done so throughout multiple different changes, The church is letting us use their building as our own; let’s proceed accordingly teaching our youth understanding and respect and appreciation while offering grace to a difficult situation while  wearing a mask. Note :The meeting policy until October 1, 2021, or longer if covid surge continues.
Effective immediately, we are not allowed to use any of the church meeting rooms for Meetings Troop 48  will overcome and adapt  additional information will be provided.
Note We can use the restrooms by the Scout closet but no other interior spaces. Adult leaders can enter the Jones Building to get supplies but should not stay inside.
However, we can continue to use any and all church grounds for outdoor meetings and they are leaving the vans outside the awning so we can use that space when it rains. 
For our planned Pack meeting and new parent intro,For Pack 348 is  on 8/31, anyone who can be available to help please do so. We need to support or Scouting family 
The plan is  we can convert to an outdoor meeting and spread out in the parking lot and/or under the awning. We can definitely plan some fun outdoor activities like softball, kickball and soccer 
Thanks for all of your leadership and patience as we respond to this complicated situation.
We got this !!! 
Julieann White 

PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST for Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Meetings, Patrols

20210817 Troop 48 ChecklistDownload
The little pantry (1)Download
Patrol Monthly Duty Rotation Chart

Troop 48 BSA Patrol Checklist

Meeting Date: August 17th

Ceremonies Fox

Food Box Flaming Arrow

Game Guides Wolf

PLC Host Eagle

Service Phoenix

West Bank

Panther * *Performed Weekly

7:15Opening + AnnouncementsGYM
7:15Patrol MeetingsGYM
 Pay Fees (Mr. Miller)Office
7:30CoHSanctuary

Event planning

  • August 28: Grayson Highlands Double Header (Backpack // Truck-In): CANCELLED Due to water shortage
  •  Aug 27-29 – Cardens Bluff (Truck In) Pinnacle Mountain Fire Tower Trail (9.1 mile) (Day Hike)
  • September 4: The Channels of Virginia Day Hike: A simple day hike to an incredible rock formation.
  • September 17: Creeper Trail (Bike Ride): The order for the day will be bike riding down the Creeper Trail on a lovely autumn Saturday afternoon.

For Trips

  • Signup @ T48.org or see Mr. Gould
  • Pay Mr. Miller for trip fees
  • Pay your food buyer in person

August 17 court of honor class A uniform please

CHPC Building Map with Patrol Locations

Administration, Meetings, Patrols

CHPC Building Map With Patrol Rooms v 6.0Download

It’s important that ALL in attendance wear masks or have a medical note, do not attend if they are having any COVID systems, take attendance including adults and take temperatures 
Scouts May not be in any area of the church that is used by the Day School 
Cleaning and sanitizing all areas uses. Patrols will have designated meeting area they have to meet in the same area the church dose not want to cross contaminate. Rooms of use 103, 107  and the Office 103A off 107 the Boys bathroom off 107/103A ; The kid connection room and the coffee shop . 
They did not want Fox patrol in the locker room ( bottom of steps ) so have offered the use of the back chorus room area all the way in the back of the youth center off 103 this is room 101 we have to figure out an entry point . 
FYI: 103- is to use the locker room step area not to walk trough 107 
It’s important that they do not touch or use any of the games toys or activities in the youth room and that everyone is to use their own entrance. 
After meeting has started the scouts that need to go to the office May use the 103 A entrance ONLY 5 people may be in the office at anytime 
I understand there was some confusion with why we were doing things the way we were Tuesday and I ask you to please just be patient with the procedure as we are doing everything we can to work together with our charter organization to follow their code. 

  • Eagle “X” marks your spot: Enger from the Sanctuary door in the front
  • Phoenix Blue ; 113B (coffee shop) -side door
  • Panther Red; 113A(GYM) – Use the side door for the Coffee Shop1 
  • Flaming Arrow; Yellow 107 door has been changed PLEASE use the holly path side door .
  • Wolf green ; 103 up the steps by the gym side door going into locker room through office-
  • Fox orange ; will be moved to 101 side entrance beside sanctuary.

 

If you have any questions please let me know 

Julieann White 

423-202- 5668

Troop 48 COVID PROTOCOLS for CHPC: **Update 20210811**

Administration

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Effective  immediately!!! 

 Do to risk factors with rising numbers we will have some  COVID-19 prodigal changes 
DO NOT BE THE COVID 19 CASE THAT SHUTS TROOP 48 DOWN!
Scouts and adults that have traveled international (out of the US) recently, are not feeling well, have been around anyone not feeling well, or are part of a group exposed to someone who tested for Covid-19 (whether negative, pending, or positive), then they must skip any patrol meeting or outing during that week.Troop 48 will assemble in the gym via the back door by 7pm sharp for a brief opening ceremony and announcements. All patrols will then disperse to their assigned rooms. Please stay out of the Day Care areas this includes the kid connection ( Panther room ) that now has day care beds in it Panther will stay in the gym and hold patrol activities in the gym. Please note EVERYONE MUST WEAR A MASK AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN ANY PART OF THE CHURCH. Scouts do not have to wear a mask mask when outside . 
We will be purchasing lysol to disinfect the areas that we utilize. 
We appreciate you working with us to abide  by the church rules and we are hopeful that this will help our Community numbers 
Thank you 

Julieann White

(423) 202-5668 (Mobile)

PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST for Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Meetings, Patrols

20210810 Troop 48 ChecklistDownload
The little pantry (1)Download
Patrol Monthly Duty Rotation Chart

Troop 48 BSA Patrol Checklist

Meeting Date: August 10th

Ceremonies Fox

Food Box Flaming Arrow

Game Guides Wolf

PLC Host Eagle

Service Phoenix

West Bank

Panther * *Performed Weekly

7:00Opening + AnnouncementsGYM
7:45Patrol MeetingsPatrol Rooms
 Pay Fees (Mr. Miller)Office
8:15Troop Game // New advancement workOutside // TBD
8:55ClosingGYM

Event planning

  • August 28: Grayson Highlands Double Header (Backpack // Truck-In): CANCELLED Due to water shortage
  •  Aug 27-29 – Cardens Bluff (Truck In) Pinnacle Mountain Fire Tower Trail (9.1 mile) (Day Hike)
  • September 4: The Channels of Virginia Day Hike: A simple day hike to an incredible rock formation.
  • September 17: Creeper Trail (Bike Ride): The order for the day will be bike riding down the Creeper Trail on a lovely autumn Saturday afternoon.

For Trips

  • Signup @ T48.org or see Mr. Gould
  • Pay Mr. Miller for trip fees
  • Pay your food buyer in person

August 17 court of honor class A uniform please

Please bring your book to Mr. Hasler to update your work at summer camp. There are still some incomplete merit badge sheets to distribute.

* Cutoff for recognition to be presented at August 17 Court of Honor was August 3.

Patrol Leader Council: August 10, 2021

Administration, Meetings

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20210810 Troop 48 PLCDownload

TROOP 48 BSA

PLC 6:30 all Patrols need to have a  representative in attendance

PATROL CHECK

Patrol Box check quartermasters:    Clean ans update have a quartermaster available to work with Mr. Barbee we need to clean ans organized the garage and closet.

Patrol binders update scribe : make sure that your binder has all up dated information and has the correct paperwork to plan trips , meals and events.

Patrol Trip, advancement amd fellowship planning. Each week each patrol should have a activity and or planning time. Many patrols have gotten away from Patrol activities it’s important to plan patrol activities for fellowship and advancement. Many patrols did not work and plan for successfully meals at DTR let’s see improvements

PATROL LEADERSHIP

1. Call patrol members not present! It is important!

• Little pantry: conduct an in-patrol food drive to fill the little pantry with non-perishable Foods note no glass bottles. ( powdered milk and baby food is needed)

• PLC host help with organizing the Materials Needed at Meetings

 • Service : Stomp cans ,Straighten up Garage and Office

WEEKLY ROTATION • West Bank Please pick up branches & trash, rake leaves Good Turn part of “West Bank:” Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Playground. ( help weekly patrol and tend to pay yard ) West Bank is now on a weekly rotation and should be done by the listed patrol.

•CEREMONY > if we can all meet in the gym again to start Panther will lead in Oath and law

•Games > plan a troop game or activities to build scouting skills to be played as a trip after patrol activities

PLANNING

Please encourage book checks for all scouts actively working on advancements, go to office at schedule time patrol leader’s should see Mr. Hasler weekly for patrol advice of advancement.

Important planning:

• Court of Honor all merit badges ranks ans news scouts will be recognized as well as a Eagle Scout  class a

Open opportunity for volunteer hours:

Connie Johnson from Hope Helps 4540 west stone drive is looking for Scouts to offer service hours

What is working what is not ? Past trips :

Patrol trips or act- 0

River Trip – canceled do to low water

Crazy 8

Yorktown trip-

DTR –

Tonight PLC checklist:

Ceremonies Fox

Food Box Flaming Arrow

Game Guides Wolf

PLC Host Eagle

Service Phoenix

West Bank

Panther * *Performed Weekly

Note :

7:00 Opening + Announcements

7:45 Patrol Meetings

advancements plan for COH

Pay Fees (Mr. Miller)

8:15 Troop Game // New advancement work

8:55 Closing

• Get your 75th Anniversary Shirt OrderTshirts (Last Day 8/17)

• Note new trip

• 8/28 Grayson Highlands is closed / canceled Reservation do to water shortage Signup for

 Aug 27-29 – Cardens Bluff (Truck In) Pinnacle Mountain Fire Tower Trail (9.1 mile) (Day Hike)

• 9/4 Channels of Virginia (Day Hike) Signup

• 9/18 Creeper Trail (Bike Ride) Signup

For Trips

➢ Signup @ T48.org or see Mrs.White or

Mr. Gould  for questions or

➢ Pay Mr. Miller for trip fees

➢ Pay your food buyer in person

Please clean your room paperwork and personal Items being left behind .

Local Scouts tackle hunger Super Bowl weekend 2/5/2021

Administration, External News

KINGSPORT — Youth and adult members of local Boy Scouts of America units will spend Super Bowl weekend tackling hunger in their communities.

When the annual Scouting for Food drive was postponed in November due to safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Scouting officials and volunteers started looking for a new way to help stock the shelves of local food pantries that rely on their annual efforts.

“We’re coming up on the anniversary of Scouting in February, and decided to combine the idea for collecting food with the celebrations we normally do for Scout Sunday within our charter organizations,” BSA volunteer Julieann White explained.

The goal of participating units around the area is to provide a safe way for the community to help tackle hunger, by donating nonperishable food items at one of several drives being held throughout the weekend.

Troop 48, Colonial heights

Troop 48 and its charter organization, Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church, will host a continuous campfire and food drive, beginning at 5 p.m. Friday and continuing through Sunday at 11 p.m. Scouts will be on hand to tend the fire and collect canned goods and other nonperishables to support the church’s Blessing Box and Second Harvest Food Bank. At 9 a.m. Saturday, youth members will also be demonstrating various Scouting skills. Monetary donations to support the church pantry or Second Harvest will also be accepted. Colonial Heights Presbyterian is located 213 Colonial Heights Road.

https://www.timesnews.net/news/faith/local-scouts-tackle-hunger-super-bowl-weekend/article_566feda6-6733-11eb-b71a-4359c7053b6a.html

By CARMEN MUSICK cmusick@timesnews.net