2021 Book Drive
Books are to be given directly to Avery Padgett at Troop 48 scout meetings.
Book Drive 2021
Help us stock our local little libraries and support our military troops with
your gently used and new books
2021 Sequoyah Council: Merit Badge University
SOLD OUT (2/23)
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Merit Badge University
Camp Davy Crockett
March 13 2021 8:30AM Classes Start
Youth – $12 – Patch, Lunch and two classes through February 19 then $20 March 5th. Registration closes end
of the day on March 5th.
Adults $10 – Patch and Lunch
Meals will be provided with a staggered lunch
All participants will be asked to complete the COVID Pre-event medical screening and their temperature will be
taken upon arrival. Please stay home if you are feeling sick.
2020 Annual Report
2021 Troop 48 Scouting for Food – Continuous Campfire // ***Save the Date ***
2021 OMBO Participation Metrics
- 13 different Merit Badges were started yesterday.
- 6 2 session MB
- 6 single session MB
- 1 all day MB
- 1 skill class was offered.
- 62 Merit Badge sessions started yesterday.
- 36 different youth took advantage of the class offerings.
- 3 youth provided leadership.
- 7 adult leaders provided oversight.
- 13 MB Counselors were engaged.
- 6 youth participated in a single session.
- 4 youth participated in an all day event.
- 26 youth participated in both sessions.
Congratulations! Nathan Michalik is Troop 48 Eagle Scout #162
2021 Order of the Arrow Election Night
Greetings Troop 48:
We have a select few scouts who have met the requirements to be elligible for consideration to be elected into scouting’s national honor society.
There will be a need to have 50% of our troop present for the election to be valid. So please make an effort to attend so that we may hold this special Order of the Arrow event.
District Order of the Arrow officials will go over the election process tomorrow night.
2021 Klondike Derby Trip Sheet
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TROOP 48 BSA — TRIP INFORMATION
Outing: 2021 Klondike Derby, Camp Davy Crockett
| I. Dates and Key Times: | ||||
| Assemble @ CHPC or | 4:00 PM | February 19, 2021 | Friday | |
| Assemble at Camp Davy Crockett (T48 campsite) | 8:00 AM | February 20, 2021 | Saturday | |
| Return to CHPC | 12:00 PM | February 21, 2021 | Sunday | |
II. Adult Leader NEEDS:
Sign up (online @ T48.org) or In person on Tuesday’s (when available) see Tom Gould
- TOTAL EVENT CAMPING LIMIT IS SET TO 150 PEOPLE. (Keep focus on youth participation for numbers, Saturday only help is an optional path for adults)
- Volunteer to cook by patrol to allow youth to focus on events.
- Operate or aide events (See Tom Gould) and clean up, facilitate LNT operations.
- Provide oversite to follow standing COVID protocols.
- Provide Transportation (patrol boxes, sleds) to and from Camp Davy Crockett
- Help coordinate Troop 48 activities (See Julieann White).
| III. Cost | Scout | Adult | Staff | Due | Pay To |
| Regular Registration | $15.00 | $10.00 | $7.00 | Feb 2 | Troop Treasure or Alt. |
| Late Registration | $25.00 | $10.00 | $7.00 | Feb 9 | Troop Treasure or Alt. |
| Transportation | $10.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Feb 9 | Troop Treasure or Alt. |
| Food (by patrol) 4 Meals *EST | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | Feb 9 | (cash) Patrol Food Buyer |
| IV. Uniform Expectations | |
| Travel to Camp Davy Crockett | Class B (NO civilian hats, except watch cap) |
| @ the Klondike Derby | Class B (NO civilian hats, except watch cap) |
| Travel from Camp Davy Crockett | Class B (NO civilian hats, except watch cap) |
V. Activities and What to Bring (not an all-inclusive list; see T-48 Camping Checklist)
| Activity | What to Take |
| Friday Dinner | Sack Dinner or (eat with your vehicle en route) |
| Klondike Events | Patrol Sled and equipment (see sled list & T48 checklist) |
| Camping | Normal truck-in camping equipment and supplies *** sleeping pad for cabins *** personal hand sanitizer, facemask for nonsocial distant environments. BYOT: No Sharing of tents outside of family ** Dress and bring clothes appropriate for cold weather conditions. |
| Patrol Meals: | Saturday (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Sunday (breakfast) |
V. Trip Description
Outing includes overnight camping at Camp Davy Crockett Friday and Saturday night; Friday night is optional. We will camp out on Saturday night in the (TBD) campsites under CDC COVID protocols (2 max per cabin / 1 per tent) unless you are family. Cooking and cleanup will be offered to be done by T48 adults for Saturday meals to promote maximum event participation (patrol choice). Klondike event staff will operate appointed areas. Patrol activities will include camporee-like participation and competition in a variety of Scout skill events (see handouts). On Sunday T48 will lead the district in a “Winter Rules” church service.
(Troop 48 already has 6 sleds). Practice necessary skill is advised.
Registration will be from 8:00 to 8:45 A.M. Saturday. Events begin at 9:00 A.M. Saturday. Events will be spread out throughout the day. Be prepared to move and to wait. Patrol leaders be prepared with event focused side activities to promote specific event preparedness and or to keep warm as well as cohesiveness (show scout spirit).
Patrol Leader Council: January 19, 2021
TROOP 48, BSA
Agenda Patrol Leaders Council, 6:30pm, Tues, January 19 2020
- Record attendance. *** Do we have a representative from each patrol? ***
- Review December Patrol outing .
Wolf -Out door movie
Flaming arrow- ?
Phoenix- sycamore shoals, and bowling,
Panther- Wreaths across American and miniature golf;
Discussing The important impact of the patrol outing
Reinforce the leadership plan for patrols to work together understanding that leadership is to be part of the support and success of others.
What is working what is not?
- January/ February patrol Trip planning:
Order of the arrow elections, operation Merit Badge Opportunity, Junior leader ship training Klondike derby scouting for food, Sugar mountain ski trip. Dates:
Klondike planning February 19-21 I am available to help all sleds and will not be running with any specific sled at this time to be available to help. Currently every patrol has signed up for a sled.
JANUARY 23 Operation merit marriage opportunity (OMBO) registration will be available >JANUARY 12 encourage everyone to get signed up for this event.
Environmental science ,engineering ,American Heritage, communication, camping, photography ,graphic arts ,personal management, veterinary care ,dog care ,cycling ,citizenship in the nation, first aid ,art ,disability awareness ; and an opportunity to learn cooking skills to help with different merit badges.
JANUARY 30 Junior leadership training
(JLT) I will be asking for all leadership to help with this event; myself and Mr. Gould have some different activities presentations to ensure engagement to help out younger scouts to be enthusiastic about leadership.
Remember: it’s important that we continue to address covid planning
- Troop Staff Issues/Needs: Monthly meetings of Chaplain Aides, Den Chiefs, Historians, Instructor/Service Managers, Librarians/ Congressional award OA Liaison, Quartermasters, Scribes,
5.Patrol Rotation with New jobs in rotation: Little pantry in patrol food drive to fill pantry and Patrol host, helping to set up clan up and host PLC
Other items to discuss?
Josh White (423) 794-7073
Julieann White 423-202-5668