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Trip Report: Phoenix October Trip to Rock Creek

Phoenix, Trip Reports

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The Phoenix October outing was a success!  We ate well, got some exercise, saw some cool waterfalls and built great campfires to keep us warm.

We set up camp at Rock Creek Recreation area on Friday night, gathered some fire wood and built a fire to warm up and make some s’mores.  It got a little chilly that night (in the 30s) but all slept pretty well, even the one in the hammock!  Saturday morning our wood gatherers and fire builders were busy again so we could cook our mop-handle biscuits over the fire for breakfast – along with omelets-in-a-bag.  We kept the fire going for warmth and because some of us just couldn’t stop adding wood to it!  We went for a short exploring hike along the creek and found the campground “pool” that resembled a pond – no dogs or fishing allowed in the pool!

After a delicious lunch of chicken tacos and fruit, we went on a more difficult hike – that’s what the sign said “more difficult” and it proved to be correct.  It was a 4 mile roundtrip hike up to the Rock Creek Waterfalls and there were actually several waterfalls along the way.  There were a few challenges, like the four creek crossings, very rocky paths and several steep inclines but they were all worth it to see the cool waterfall at the end.

By that evening, we were hungry again so got the charcoal going for the dutch oven pizzas along with fettuccini alfredo, celery and carrots.  Everything was delicious – we have some great cooks!  After dinner, we had a Campfire ceremony (and another hot campfire) with new songs and jokes.  We played the get-to-know-you game we learned at Grayson Highlands and retired to our tents only after burning all of the fire wood we had gathered.

Sunday morning, after a quick breakfast and taking down camp, we had a peaceful church service that everyone got to participate in.  Our campfire and church service leaders did an excellent job!

RE-REGISTRATION SCOREBOARD

Administration

HERE IS OUR 2-WEEK PROGRESS IN COMPLETING RE-REGISTRATIONS OF OUR SCOUTS AND LEADERS FOR ANOTHER 12 MONTHS (TO OCTOBER 31, 2021).  LET’S AIM FOR THE GOAL OF 100% RE-REGISTRATION FOR ALL OF OUR SCOUTS ($130.00) AND ADULT LEADERS ($65.00) BY SEPTEMBER 15.

TROOP 48 BSA RE-REGISTRATION SCOREBOARD FOR 2021 As of 9-09-2020

Panther Patrol – 13 of 16 paid = 81%

Phoenix Patrol – 12 of 16 paid = 75%

Wolf Patrol – 10 of 16 paid = 63%

Flaming Arrow Patrol – 8 of 17 paid = 47%

Leadership Corps – 5 of 8 paid = 63%

Adult Leaders – 38 of 68 paid = 56%

IF YOU PREFER, PLEASE TELL MR. MILLER OR ME TO TAKE THE MONEY OUT OF YOUR ACCOUNT – YOU CAN PAY T48 BACK AT YOUR CONVENIENCE, BUT WE NEED TO HAVE YOUR CONFIRMATION NOWTHAT YOU ARE CONTINUING IN SCOUTING !! 

* IF YOU ARE DUAL-REGISTERED WITH A PACK OR ANOTHER UNIT, LET US KNOW YOU ARE   * CONTINUING UNDER THEIR CHARTER IF YOU HAVE ALREADY PAID YOUR 2021

* RE-REGISTRATION WITH THEM.  SOME OF YOU HAVE TOLD ME ALREADY – THANKS !

I NEED TIME TO UPDATE OUR RE-CHARTERING DATABASE AND MEMBERSHIP STATUS WITH THE COUNCIL SO WE CAN COMPLETE THE RE-CHARTERING  PROCESS; THE COUNCIL’S GOAL IS TO HAVE OUR UPDATED AND APPROVED CHARTER PAPERS IN THEIR HANDS WITH FULL PAYMENT BY OCTOBER 1. IF WE TURN IN THE CHARTER PAPERS WITH YOU NOT RE-REGISTERED, YOU WILL DROP OFF THE TROOP (AND BSA) MEMBERSHIP ROSTER – LET’S AVOID YOU HAVING TO SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION TO JOIN.

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THIS IMPORTANT ACTIVITY !!

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Gear Donation Request

Miscellaneous

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Hello Troop 48!

Our Troop 48 closet has started to get low on gear. If any of you all (especially senior Scouts) have old gear to donate we would really appreciate it. We could use old uniforms (class a), t-shirts, backpacks, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, tents, boots, etc. Your help would be greatly appreciated so we can in turn help our new Scouts.

Thank you all so much!
Jonathan Preshong – Senior Patrol Leader

Flaming Arrow Sept 8 WPSP

Flaming Arrow

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Tonight at WPSP we will “practice” our dessert.  Langley will be cooking it starting about 6 pm, hoping to be done by 7:30 or so.  Bring a water bottle to wash it down.  Remember to bring $8 for food for Shooting Fair (today is last day to register, must be done at this website).

Last Chance! Signup for the Shooting Fair

Upcoming Events

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Reserve your place at the Annual Troop 48 Shooting Fair to be held at Camp Davy Crockett September 12 -13.

The signup window will close Tuesday 9/8 @ 9pm.

If you have any troubles signing up, please contact Mr. Schaefer/423-302-0846 (call/text)

Review the trip announcement for the trip sheet, the night at the movies flier, and contact your patrol leadership with any questions.

*** Attention ***

There are only 10 mattresses per site. Be prepared and take a sleeping pad with you for those staying in cabins.

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Trip Report: Grayson Highlands Backpacking 2020

Trip Reports

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See accompanying write up for the Truck-In group

On August 22 and 23 a group of backpackers went on a hike at Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia. Another group went as well, but they went on a truck-in camp out.

The truck-in people set up their camp once they got there. After that they got busy with requirements and other activities. They also went on two different day hikes. Dylan L. led the campfire for the truck-in group. Then in the morning Tanner M. led the church service for the truck-in attendees.  (my younger brother attended this part of the trip) 

The hike was a 9 miles round trip. The hike was really fun. The hikers got to see many wild ponies and wild cows.  After about a mile we stopped and ate lunch on the rock.  Half way through the hike we took a break and did a few orientation requirements with Mr. Smith. Then we started hiking again after a nice break and lesson. We learned leave no trace , and many scouts had opportunity to work on several different requirements for both advancements and merit badges. We had elevation changes , and multiple water crossing both with and without bridges. 

We learned how to pump and filter our water to make it clean and drinkable. Then we stopped and took a break before we headed up the big hill. After we made it up the hill we were right next to the campsite. Once we made it to the campsite everyone set up their dining fly , tents and hammocks. Then we made dinner as it was pouring. Then it stopped raining and we had a nice campfire led by Bennet S..

We all woke up in the morning and packed up. Then we started to hike after we had a good breakfast. On the way back Caleb M. led the church service for the backpackers. A good ways into our hike we stopped and at lunch. It was an easy and quick lunch so we could get back on the trail. After we made it back we met with the truck-in campers and headed home.

Overall the troop 48 Grayson Highlands trips was a great success.

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Trip Report: Grayson Highlands Truck In 2020

Trip Reports

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See accompanying report for the backpacking group.

On August 22 and 23 many members of Troop 48 traveled to Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia for a truck-in camp out.  Another group went backpacking at the same park. 

Once we arrived near the camp store at the group camp site everyone got busy setting up their tents and our two combined patrol cooking sites.  After we got settled in we ate our packed lunches and headed out to Massie Gap where small groups hiked around the area.  Some choose to hike up to the rock formations where there was blueberry picking on the hike up and some wild ponies near the rocks.  Other groups choose to hike to the waterfalls which was more challenging but impressive after all the rain recently.  We met back at camp at about 5 o’clock for dinner and a planned campfire. 

Dinner was enjoyed by all even though it did start pouring.  For the most part, our food stayed dry.  The rain did not stop our troop campfire, lead by Dylan Lawrence, it just meant we met around a fireless campfire.  We had skits, played games, and listened to a dramatic reading of The Raven before turning in for the night. 

The next morning everyone got up, ate breakfast and we had a church service, lead by Tanner Mims.  The camp was cleaned up, some people headed back home and some went off for short hikes near the visitor center.  We met back at camp for lunch where we met up with the backpacking group before finally breaking camp and making sure we left no trace before leaving. 

Overall, a great time was spent together at Grayson Highlands State Park.

Truck-in Camping
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