Please be advised and reassured that since 2001 ( the first MBU) we have been able to get documentation within a few weeks from the teaching staff of the scouts did not take notes we will have documentation posted (much like summer camp ) please be patient.
MBU – The instructors typically have two weeks to put the partial/completion information into the tracking program. A list of completions will be shared once verified, and Incomplete MB sheets will be created to give to each scout showing the remaining requirements and appropriate counselor(s). Follow-up is then for the scouts to arrange with the counselors.
Our amazing Vic will be checking for progress every few days, and we will get them out asap
Also there was NO PATCH, your scout did not lose it unfortunately one was not presented .
Join us in congratulating Troop 48’s 174 Eagle Scout Bennett Smith we are all very proud of his achievements. Bennett has been an amazing Scout and has a bright future in front of him!! Well done Bennett, you did a great job congratulations!!!! We are very proud of you!!!!
Join us in congratulating Troop 48’s 175 Eagle Scout Derek Depew; we are all very proud of his achievements. Derek has been an amazing scout and has a bright future in front of him!! Well done Derek you did a great job congratulations!!!! We are very proud of you!!!!
Merit Badge University Attendees: (Leaders please share with your scouts)
MBU is SATURDAY!!!
Please register in front of the theatre which is in the Wellmont Regional Performing Arts Building.
Kick-off will be at 8 and registration will begin at 7.
Classes begin at 8:30.
Lunch will be divided into two sessions (12:15 and 12:45) so we can have the hottest food possible.
There will be walking to lunch and to the career center so wear comfortable shoes and plan for East Tennessee weather which means it might snow or rain or give us sunburn!
Please try to bring a pencil and paper and a water bottle. If you have time, you might want to print out the requirements or workbook for your badge(s).
If you are in welding, aviation, metal work or one of the technical hands-on sessions, please wear closed toe shoes and long pants.
If you are in sustainability, bring your water bill, power bill, and gasoline usage for the past month.
If you are in personal management, think of a big-ticket item you (or your family) might want to purchase in the next 12 months.
Everyone bring a positive attitude as the day will be fun.
MBU preparation- if you did not borrow books available through T48 library Planning for merit Badge University – you can go to meritbadge.org and print the paperwork.
All transportation is arranged. Please Assemble at CHPC on Saturday by 7 am sharp or meet at NESCC by 7:30 am.
Most scouts should have a buddy in class with them – T48 leadership will be available on campus teaching multiple classes and just checking on scouts and walking around to answer questions.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Please have your scouts write down my phone number so they can call me while on campus (423-202-5668 )if needed I will be in section T ( I’m still waiting on my classroom number)
See trip sheet for more info.
Map: will show “H” and “T” are the only two buildings for classes.
Uniform Expectations
During the entire trip (including travel to/from): Class A
Lunch is provided
What To Bring:
MBU Writing devices, paper, MB requirements (prework completed)
Trip Description
Daypack for stuff, including water bottle/snacks
Personal hand sanitizer, face mask for non-social distancing times.
additional information:
Merit Badge University Attendees: (Leaders please share with your scouts)
MBU is SATURDAY!!! Please register in front of the theatre which is in the Wellmont Regional
(our true leadership will take care of this for our troop )
Kick-off will be at 8 and registration will begin at 7. Classes begin at 8:30. Lunch will be divided into two sessions (12:15 and 12:45) so we can have the hottest food possible. There will be walking to lunch and to the career center so wear comfortable shoes and plan for East Tennessee weather which means it might snow or rain or give us sunburn!.
Please try to bring a pencil and paper and a water bottle. If you have time, you might want to print out the requirements or workbook for your badge(s).
If you are in welding, aviation, metal work or one of the technical hands on sessions, please wear closed toe shoes and long pants.
If you are in sustainabilty, bring your water bill, power bill, and gasoline useage for the past month.
If you are in personal management, think of a big ticket item you (or your family) might want to purchase in the next 12 months.
Everyone bring a positive attitude as the day will be fun.
If you have questions, let me know. Thanks
See you soon,
Miss Julie Byers
MBU planning volunteer
What a wonderful day for our youth to join in celebration of our charter organization . Colonial Heights presbyterian church Thank you for 75 years of support.
Scout Sunday 2022:
Thank you to each patrol that had representation.
Job well done to our leadership corps and chaplain aids who Assisted with Liturgies parts in the service :
Thank you to each patrol for sending representation and for each scout and adult leadership in attendance: Wolf: Harrison Hounshell , Christopher Preshong Phoenix: Derek Depew Panther : Paul Taylor, Riley Ketchum Fox : Abby Keeton , Emery keeton, Avery Keeton Eagle:Sutton Keeton,Sam Taylor
Adults : Bonnie Depew, Heather McNabb Paul Ketchum ,Jim Fischer and Julieann White
Troop 48 2021 Scouting Recap Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church
Troop 48, most of 2021, was comprised of 92 Scouts (boys and girls), and 55 adult leaders.
Activities: Throughout the year, 261 Troop 48 Scouts participated in a variety of major scouting activities including Klondike Derby, Conservation Projects, Patrol Outings, Laurel Falls Hike, Channels Hike, Merit Badge Universities, JLT, Emerald Mine Hikes, and the special 75th Anniversary Celebration.
Attendance: Troop 48 Scouts attended 2,560 Scout Meetings, 1,821 times in full uniform.
Awards: A total of 87 Troop 48 scouts earned special awards, including Cyber Chip, 50 miler, Den Chief Service, Fire’n Chit, Totin’ Chip, Polar Bear Swim, Up with the Sun Run, Paddleboarding, Rifle Dime Club, Trainer’s Edge, Snorkeling, Philmont Awards, Honor Scout Awards, and National Honor Patrol Awards.
Camping: Troop 48 scouts spent a total of 892 nights in the woods, camping at Camp Davy Crockett, Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church, Backbone Rock, Price Park, Charleston SC, Dick Tracy Rock, Philmont, Northern Tier, Carden’s Bluff, and various Patrol Campouts in the area.
Churches: Troop 48 Scouts attended Church Services for a total of 1,277 services.
Merit Badges: Troop 48 scouts earned a total of 265 merit badges in 84 different subjects.
Rank Advancements: Troop 48 advanced in rank a total of 66 scouts, as follows: Discovery – 1 Eagle – 4 Life – 5 Star – 7 First Class – 6 Second Class – 9 Tenderfoot – 18 Scout – 16
Eagle Project Descriptions:
162 4/13/2021 Nathan Michhalik Built a footbridge in Laurel Run Park (Church Hill)
163 4/13/2021 Vincent Gould Built an open donation community library for Indian Springs Elementary
164 8/17/2021 Avery Padgett Provided supplies, beds, and enrichment for shelter animals
165 11/16/2021 Luke Peters Built beds for kids who did not have one in Sullivan County.
166 11/16/2021 Tristan Fox Built and installed an awning and 2 flower boxes for St. Marks United Methodist Church in Kingsport.
167 11/16/2021 David Davenport Paver patio for Sullivan West Volunteer Fire Dept.
Service Hours: Troop 48 scouts completed a total of 1,933 hours of service, including conservation projects, eagle projects, supporting the cub scouts, planning and performing scout training, mowing west bank, Christmas caroling, volunteering at fire departments, churches, schools, etc., just to list a
If you would like to watch the church service it is available on line .
Scouts can sign up for classes once the $26 youth deposit is paid to Mr. Browning. Paper copies of the sign-up worksheet will be in the wire racks which need to be given to Mr. Hasler for your choices, including preferred time slot. Most classes have a hard maximum of 25 students with as few as six allowed for Archery. Some classes have minimum age limitation, while others have fees to cover the cost of supplies. See the Class Catalog for details.
For new scouts (joining November 2021 or later) or those who need a boost, half-day Eagle Bound focuses on the skills needed for early ranks. Troop 48 also recommends Swimming merit badge as underpinning for all water activities. (Note to parents: Swimming also ensures your scout showers at least once a day.) From there, pick activities which sound interesting to you.
Full are: 9am Crockett’s Wild Frontier Marksmanship Program, Fishing, Robotics, Water Sports, and Welding. 10am Cooking, Emergency Prep, and Fly Fishing are Full. 11am Chess, Engineering, Mammal Study, and Motorboating are Full. 2pm Full are Archery, Rifle Shooting, Water Sports, and Welding. 4pm Water Sports. 5pm Snorkeling BSA. Wait List option does allow you to sign up for/hold an alternative. Check out this Class Attendees Report on Pages 4-6 for Week 2 to what is available.
Here is all the relevant info for Grayson Hoffman’s Eagle Project. Beneficiary: Camp Bays Mountain Location: 1435 S’mores Trail Road, near the end of the road theres a sign and a gate on a gravel road, volunteers can park at the welcome center which is straight down said gravel road. Dates: February 26th and all following Saturdays until the projects completion Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Extra details: Volunteers are encouraged to bring any work gloves and protective glasses, as well as any basic tools like hammers. He will be providing lunch and drinks. Contact information: grayson.ch15@gmail.com
Pack 348 Blue and Gold, Please meet in the parking lot under the bus port for Troop / Patrol games
Delayed Gym start. Patrol host will not have to be early
Klondike Sled Team Report
Scout Sunday: February 27th at 10:00 am And All Are Welcome 🙂 Would love to have anyone who wishes to join. A minimum of 1 or 2 from each patrol would be appreciated; as we show our Gratitude for 75 years of support from Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church.
Covid wise, CHPC is wearing masks as a congregation. They will also be celebrating communion that day as it is Transfiguration Sunday.
Ceremony – Fox
Our Newest Scouts who are still visiting patrols: We invite you to visit with a patrol you have not visited yet. ( please let Leadership know your selection )
Please remember to comply with our in-place mitigation efforts.
• Pre Meeting temperature check
• CHPC mask mandate (unless you have a medical excuse)
Please make sure you do not enter any of the Daycare areas
Meeting- one leadership corps will be in each meeting to make sure the meeting is running smoothly:
1. If you have not paid for food or an event for Feb 18-20 Klondike Derby. Please Pay Jerry Browning.
2. Take attendance. Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed.
3. Counsel and sign off advancement.
4. Call patrol members who are not present. Discuss possible new Scouts for patrol.
5. Update Scout books with advancements done at Klondike derby
6. Pay for March 5 Merit Badge University. ( we have a waiting list event registration is closed)
7. Sign up for CDC summer camp classes –
8. Sign up, pay for Cumberland Gap
Note :In the Coffee Shop area,
Mr. Hasler will be handling class choices for MBU and summer camp plus book checks for Fox patrol.
Mr. Allen will also be set up there to handle book checks for the rest of the patrols plus be available for training on T48.org and booking registrations for upcoming events.
Patrol Monthly Duty Rotation Chart Patrol jobs: please do job That are assigned it’s your responsibility!
Ceremonies: Fox –
Food Box: Flaming Arrow;Our new blessing box storage is in the old prayer room. Ask Mrs.White or
Mr. Paul Garrett if you are not sure of the location.
Game Guides: Wolf-
Game Guides: Wolf-
PLC Host: Eagles
Service: Phoenix-
West Bank: Panther *November West Bank will go to a monthly rotation ** Good Turn part of “West Bank”: Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Play
April 8-10 2022 Backbone Rock Truck-In // VA Creeper Trail
Stay up to date: Go to T48.org for details, We have an adult leadership representative at each meeting for training on the website and to help get you signed up for events!
Klondike Derby /Paul Bunyan 2022, Meeting at the CHPC at 4:oo pm be prepared for COLD whether it will be 24′ please check your gear and come prepared, Review trip sheet and council paperwork!
