Please use the file below to fill out desired MB selection offerings at the troop level (monthly) over the course of 2021. Write the selections in the empty spaces and be sure to include your name (scout)s. If you are not present 12/15 please feel free to print scan and return this to Mr. Gould via email.
Registration ends Friday 01-08-2021 11:59 PM.
The expected training for BSA Assistant Scoutmasters is Youth Protection, Scoutmaster Specific Training (either classroom or series of online classes), Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS), and Hazardous Weather. Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is only one that has to be a hands-on experience to ensure the concepts are learned.
IOLS will be offered concurrently during the January 15-17 Winter Camp at Camp Davy Crockett. It is the last requirement needed for being “Trained” by Browning, Howard, Reed, S. and J. White. This course and Hazardous Weather are needed by Dunnivant, Peters, and Schaefer to complete their initial training.
In the Journey to Excellence metrics for troop performance, Silver level for Trained Leadership targets at least 60% of the assistants have completed the position-specific training. Troop 48 just needed seven more adults to achieve this rating, which would also attain the Gold standard since our Troop Committee is trained and multiple adult leaders have taken the Wood Badge course.
Consider this opportunity in January (or in June at summer camp) to help maintain the high standards for working with Troop 48 scouts.
Winter Camp will be hosting Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) training from 6:00pm Friday, January. 15 through 7:00pm Sunday, Jan 17, 2020 durring Winter Camp
Cost is $40 per participant.
This course builds and expands on the concepts and themes introduced in Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training and provides Scouters with the confidence to take youth into the outdoors.
Specifically, this hands-on program gives adult leaders a practical introduction to the patrol method of a boy-led troop by teaching many of the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. In addition, the teaching methods, activities, and games model the variety of teaching used in effective and engaging Scouting programs.
Who Should Take IOLS?
This course is part of the required training for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters. In addition, Webelos leaders planning to cross over into Scouts BSA and troop committee members or other interested leaders are encouraged to attend.
What Is Included?
What Do I Need to Bring?
The NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) program was developed in response to the demand for a nationally recognized range safety officer certification. To become a NRA Range Safety Officer, you must pass the RSO course and demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.
This course is for adults 21 and older.
This course runs from 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM (need to arrive by 8:15 AM for check-in)
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Hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas, hopefully you all got outside and enjoyed some outdoor activities in the snow. Remember to be available to help your neighbors who may not be able to shovel their own snow.
Set up a zoom and be sure to include our new Scouts that are still looking for a patrol . A email has been sent with there information.
Each patrol has a ASPL that should be available to help you if you or if you need to reach out for any reason to myself I’m happy to help .
• VOTE for merit badges!! Troop 48 is planning the first every OMBO operation Merit Badge OpportunityJanuary 23, we need your feedback to plan accordingly.
Registration is open on line for winter camp .
January 15 -18 the cost is $125
• Sequoyah Council 2021 summer camp registration the class schedule returns to the historical arrangement of three slots in the morning and three in the afternoon (plus Mile Swim). No evening classes are being offered. Scouts can sign up for classes before paying their deposit with Mr. Miller Sign up for Classes with Mr. Hasler.
•KLONDIKE February 19-21 CDC NOW IS THE TIME TO START TRAINING!! Let’s plan to keep that plaque!Use your meeting Time for advancements and working on merit badge. Leadership is available in each patrol to help with skill development working together helps make for a stronger more efficient Patrol and helps everyone to be successful. Klondike is coming are you ready!!
In your zoom meeting have some fun; take notes on who finds what and what it is . Example. Some thing black : Matthew – Lego Batman figure Time your scavenger hunt and share your time we will have a Troop patrol competition . HAVE FUN!!!!
Scavenger hunt pick ANY 20 keep a list !!!
Have a great patrol meeting
Just chillin
Josh
Scavenger hunt pick ANY 20
Find Something:
Troop family Greetings,
Important COVID update:
COVID case numbers continue to rise at an alarming rate specifically following the Thanksgiving holiday. This reality has led to the recent decision by Kingsport City Schools to join the County schools in a virtual attendance plan upon the school start of 2021.
We have agreed that our Troop would follow city school athletic planning.
City school notes:
The decision has been made that all KCS schools will return from Winter Break on January 5, 2021 with fully virtual instruction. This period of at-home virtual instruction is scheduled to occur Tuesday, January 5 through Friday, January 15, 2021. We intend to return Face-to-Face students to school for in-person instruction beginning on Tuesday, January 19 (following the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, January 18).
They included reasons;
COVID-19 spread throughout Sullivan County. The decision has been made to move to virtual instruction for the first two weeks following Winter Break. The health department indicates a significant surge of community spread is very likely to take place following the holiday, similar to the large increase that has occurred after Thanksgiving. Shifting to virtual instruction for a period of time after break is intended to prevent this surge from entering our schools and to minimize the opportunities for spread among students and staff.
Additionally:
The council will be closed until the second week in January
Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church has asked us to continue to follow advice of the school and has trusted our judgment.
At this point we need to do our duty to our community, Shifting to virtual meetings for a period of time after break is this is intended to prevent this surge from entering our community and to minimize the opportunities for spread among our scouting families.
We had already discussed not meeting the week after Christmas encouraging zoom patrol meetings.
Please note: COVID PLAN
December 29th we will begin virtual meetings and plan to return to in person meetings January 19th. (reassessments will take place and changes to this planned return will be shared around January 15th)
To help with the success of the patrol’s leadership we will be helping set up some opportunities, talking points and activities. Please make sure that all patrol leadership has a current email address for all patrol members.
Many of our normal troop level functions are now successfully being carried out by patrols. We have been very fortunate to have been blessed with energetic and capable adult leadership in each patrol. It is likely that this leveraging of activities by patrol will continue for the foreseeable future. Given that reality, we wish to continue to maintain a low risk profile by enhancing the communication about patrol outings. The number, frequency, and complexity of which are growing as the patrols are correctly forming into more cohesive units. This will be accomplished by further promoting the filling out of a Troop 48 Trip Sheet and sharing it with troop leadership (Julieann White) in a timely fashion. This will also improve the records management for advancement and scout of the year considerations.
Digital copies of the Troop 48 Trip Sheet can be found here: Trip Sheet
Thank you for working with us to keep our families healthy and safe. Staying positive testing negative:)
Julieann White
423-202-5668
Achieving Scout of the Year is a great honor ( one that can only be earned once in a lifetime) in Troop 48. Every activity you do is recognized and graded by a point system. Every time you attend church, Scouting for Food, a camping trip or any other Troop, Patrol, or Cub Scout Pack activity you get points. Some activities get more points, such as overnight camping trips and backpacking trips. At year-end all the points are tallied, and the Scout with the highest total wins the Scout of the Year award. Also, Troop 48 gives similar special awards. At our Annual Awards Banquet, we give trophies for: Attending church the most in a year, earning the most merit badges in one year, attending the most Troop outings in one year, doing the most service hours, and attending the most Troop and other Scout meetings in one year. We strongly urge being active in Scouting and the community. All of these awards are recognition for outstanding participation. (Ben Treece, 3/2/99)
Please join us in Congratulating the Garrett’s,
On Paul’s the 2019 Scout of the Year !!!!!
Joining the past Scouts of the Year :
| 1962 – Ted Hagen | 1990 – Brad Reed |
| 1963 – Bob Kitzmiller | 1991 – Michael Smith |
| 1964 – Ross Strickler | 1992 – Joe Bishop |
| 1965 – Jeff Bradley | 1993 – Alan Wilson |
| 1966 – Gordon Kuhfuss | 1994 – Michael Haynes |
| 1967 – Eddie Kiefer | 1995 – Christian Hawley |
| 1968 – Duane Simmons | 1996 – Mark Treece |
| 1969 – Chuck Hasbrouck | 1997 – Ben Treece |
| 1970 – Duane Simmons | 1998 – Dustin Hite |
| 1971 – Bruce Hasbrouck | 1999 – Ben Wilson |
| 1972 – Keith Hasbrouck | 2000 – Chase Putnam |
| 1973 – Bruce Hasbrouck | 2001 – Caleb Becker |
| 1974 – Tommy Ward | 2002 – Colby Mann |
| 1975 – Kevin Purvis | 2003 – Brett Smith |
| 1976 – Carl Purvis | 2004 – Kenny Denmark |
| 1977 – David Turner | 2005 – Dalton Miller |
| 1978 – Norris Boyd | 2006 – Jonathan Broome |
| 1979 – Gary McGraw, Jr. | 2007 – Ben Firth |
| 1980 – Robbie Day | 2008 – Nick Robe |
| 1981 – Bill Pardue | 2009 – Chris Foehringer |
| 1982 – Jack Litz III | 2010 – Matthew White |
| 1983 – Walter McGraw | 2011 – Grant Miller and Andrew Windes (tie) |
| 1984 – Chris McGraw | 2012 – Bryant Denmark |
| 1985 – Scott Simmons | 2013 – Alex Layne |
| 1986 – John Litz | 2014 – Sam Compton |
| 1987 – Rick Gill | 2015 – Joshua White |
| 1988 – Benny Parker | 2016 – Easton Keeton |
| 1989 – Dan Miller | 2017 – Finn Hounshell |
| 2018 – Jonathan Preshong | |
| 2019 – Paul Garrett | |
Well Done!Congrats To All…Mr Charlie Hasbrouck and Mrs Julieann White |
If interested in helping the shelter and me, I am accepting any dog or cat food, toys, or blankets/bedding. I hope to fill a minivan full of supplies. Bring any donations to our Tuesday meeting next week on December 15th.
Pack 348 had their crossover on Sunday December 6th 2020. Troop 48 was fortunate to receive 7 new scouts!
Welcome to Troop 48 Seth, Aidan, Weston, Eli ,Sutton , Sam and Jonathan! Congratulations on earning your Arrow of Light and may it help you along the path in your Scouting future.
• Help parents and scouts understand how Scouting BSA Troop 48 functions, walking with them during initial meetings and answering questions.
• Be a knowledgeable resource for specific events and outings through having extensive experience and continuing to participate in most trips.
• Build enthusiasm among scouts and their parents for the exciting adventure and challenges available.
• Establish relationship with all new scouts whether transitioning from Cub Scouts, transfers from other Scouting BSA troops, or joined without any background.
• Participate in Webelos crossover events to welcome new scouts, explaining the new insignia.
• Assist Den Chiefs and Troop Guides by directing new scouts to appropriate skill development opportunities.
• Wear the Scout uniform – correctly.
Meet the first Troop 48 Transition Scout Guide:
Read MoreGreetings Troop 48
The Lloyd family has graciously offered to video and live broadcast the Court of Honor on December 8, 2020 @ Concordia Lutheran Church. Please find the video link below.
Read MoreTROOP 48, BSA
Agenda Patrol Leaders Council, 6:30pm, Tues, December 15, 2020
Josh White (423) 794-7073
Julieann White 423-202-5668
