Annual Calendar Update: 7/1
Welcome back from Camp . Important information
Welcome Home from summer camp!!
We had a wonderful time with multiple scouts having advancements, we have 109 merit badges that were completed this week at summer camp, and 65 incompletes are captured that we will need to follow up with.
( paperwork is being processed and we will follow up in two weeksnot this week as we have our kickball Game to give leadership the opportunity to recapture and evaluate needs )
We hope that you have enjoyed hearing stories of fun filled adventures and some amazing memories and great friendships that were made.
Although camp is not without issues, we ask you to please let us know if your scouts have any questions or concerns of any events at camp that we can help with. Communication is important for us.
We have some Lost items we hope that as scouts go through gear they will be located. Please check if your scouts packed up anything that may not be tiers as cabins can get a bit messy.
We do want to share that we have had a report of Direct COVID exposure while at camp so if your scouts are running a temperature or have other COVID symptoms testing is recommended, a positive test should result in a 5 day quarantine drink plenty of water and get plenty of rest.
Hope everyone is getting caught up on rest anyway!!
Have a wonderful day
Julieann White —
Julieann White
Scoutmaster Troop 48
(August) Marsh Blood Drive Update: 6/23
2022 May Election Results
Congratulations! Grayson Hoffman is Troop 48 Eagle Scout #176.
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!!!!
Senior Patrol Leader Elections May 3,2022
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.
Bike Rodeo Help 4/23/22
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!
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.
2023 National Jamboree
Registration is now open for the National Jamboree, 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. For more information visit https://testing.t48.org/events/2023-national-jamboree/.