March 21, 2023
Patrol Announcements
March 19, 2023, Scout Sunday please arrive at 9:45 this is a Class A event. Ushers and Liturgical please arrive at 9:25
March 21, 2023
Patrol Announcements
Game time Amazing Race Troop 48
We Hope Everyone Enjoyed Advancement night!
If you worked on advancement and forgot your book, remember to bring it next Tuesday. Note we plan on doing nights like this in the future. Thank you to all the volunteers for helping out!
For those working on Tenderfoot, please note that a new requirement 5d not in your scout handbook is explaining why hiking on trails or other durable surfaces is important, and give examples of durable surfaces you saw on your outing. Which is going to be rock, sand, gravel, and maybe compacted dirt.
Advanced Planning!!! Mr. Overton will be available and offering Moviemaking MB end of March
March: Duty Rotation
Ceremonies: Panther
Food Box: Fox
Game Guides: Flaming Arrow
PLC: Wolf
Service: Eagle – including Al can recycling project
West Bank: Phoenix
Reminder: If you are sick, stay home! If you have been exposed to sickness but feel well wear a mask. RSV, FLU, COVID, and pneumonia season!! Let’s keep the Troop members healthy:)
In the game room, Mr. Overton will be finishing up Chess MB.
Please control the noise level in these areas.
All who are working on the Physical Fitness merit badge, please see Mr.Keeton
Scout fundraising cards – See Mr. Monk! Storefront dates are available in March.
June 18-24 2023 Summer Camp. $330 each (including $10 transportation) for scouts and $114 for adults is NOW PAST DUE – please pay Mr. Browning. Class registration is handled by Mr. Hasler. Also, register on T48.org to indicate your preference for a cabin or tent.
MARCH PLANS:
21 Escape Room
28 OA Election
APRIL PLANS: Registration is open
Apr 01 – Day Hike at Mount Mitchell State Park
Apr 04 – Cutoff for recognition to be presented at April Troop 48 Eagle Court of Honor
Apr 14-16 – 2023 Backbone Rock Climbing & Rappelling // Creeper Trail
Apr 18 – Troop 48 Court of Honor
Apr 22 – Appalachian Trail Day Hike
Note:
April 14-16 – 2023 Webelos Woods
Troop 48 Troop Scouts and Guides please note the April Webelos wood, unfortunately, has been rescheduled for a Saturday / Sunday conflicting with our pre-scheduled Backbone Rock trip.
WE WILL NOT BE ATTENDING AS A TROOP-
However, if you are not planning on attending Backbone Rock let Julieann White know if you have availability to attend Webelos Woods
Backbone Rock is a truck-in ( with optional backing in ) to camp at Backbone Rock Campground AND VA Creeper Trail biking Sunday departing from Damascus, VA).
Most of Saturday and Sunday afternoons will be spent rappelling and maybe rock climbing. Beginners are welcome; we will have a “prep school” 10-ft high course plus the usual 40-ft descent and others depending upon our resources.
A nice stream and rapids beside the campground are added attractions for fishing. We will participate in games and enjoy camp stories, jokes, and songs.
Again If you can not attend Backbone rock let Julieann White know if you have an interest in going to CDC for Webelos Woods-
If any questions about the Troop 48 programs, contact Scoutmaster Julieann White–
Julieann White
Scoutmaster Troop 48
Operation Ramp It Up Christopher Howard
Chris Howard, a former scouter with Troop 48, needs some help. Due to his Multiple Sclerosis and mobility issues, an organization known as “Operation Ramp it Up” is planning to build a wheel chair ramp at his house. They are soliciting donations to help with the cost. Please donate money to assist if you can.
Donate Here
See below for more information.
March7, 2023, Patrol Announcements
March 7, 2023, Patrol Announcements
MARCH 7 GAME NIGHT !!!!
Advanced Planning!!! Mr. Overton will be available and offering Moviemaking MB end of March
February: Duty Rotation
Ceremonies: Panther
Food Box: Fox
Game Guides: Flaming Arrow
PLC: Wolf
Service: Eagle – including Al can recycling project
West Bank: Phoenix
Service Patrol contact
Jacob Dunnivant jaspermwduncan@gmail.com
If you would like to help with / /
Flaming Arrow Firewood delivery this month: March 11th at 8:30 am.
This will be the last one for this season. Meet at the woodlot
1379 Bloomingdale Pike
Reminder: If you are sick, stay home! If you have been exposed to sickness but feel well wear a mask. RSV, FLU, COVID, and pneumonia season!! Let’s keep the Troop members healthy:)
In the coffee shop, Mr. Garrett continues to offer Cycling MB,
In the game room, Mr. Overton will be finishing up Chess MB.
Please control the noise level in these areas.
All who are working on
Physical Fitness merit badge, please see Mr.Keeton
Scout fundraising cards – See
Mr. Monk! Storefront dates are available in March.
June 18-24 2023 Summer Camp. The first of two payments ($160 each for scouts and $57 for adults) ARE NOW DUE to Mr. Browning. Class registration is handled by Mr. Hasler, noting that some classes are now being filled so sign up soon to get your choices Note added $10 transportation fee to Summer Camp. Two payments of $160 plus $10 for transportation, all due by the end of March.
MARCH PLANS:
14 PLC /MBU clean up
19 SCOUT SUNDAY
21 Escape Room
28 OA Election
APRIL PLANS:
Apr 01 – Day Hike at Mount Mitchell State Park
Apr 14-16 – 2023 Backbone Rock Climbing & Rappelling // Creeper Trail
(Option) Apr 14-16 2023
Webelos Woods
Apr 18 – Troop 48 Court of Honor
Apr 22 – Appalachian Trail Day Hike
Note:
April 14-16 – 2023 Webelos Woods
Troop 48 Troop Scouts and Guides please note the April Webelos wood, unfortunately, has been rescheduled for a Saturday / Sunday conflicting with our pre-scheduled Backbone Rock trip.
WE WILL NOT BE ATTENDING AS A TROOP-
However, if you are not planning on attending Backbone Rock let Julieann White know if you have availability to attend Webelos Woods
Backbone Rock is a truck-in ( with optional backing in ) to camp at Backbone Rock Campground AND VA Creeper Trail biking Sunday departing from Damascus, VA).
Most of Saturday and Sunday afternoons will be spent rappelling and maybe rock climbing. Beginners are welcome; we will have a “prep school” 10-ft high course plus the usual 40-ft descent and others depending upon our resources.
A nice stream and rapids beside the campground are added attractions for fishing. We will be participating in games and we will enjoy camp stories, jokes, and songs.
Again If you can not attend Backbone rock let Julieann White know if you have an interest in going to CDC for Webelos Woods-
If any questions about the Troop 48 programs, contact Scoutmaster Julieann White–
Julieann White
Scoutmaster Troop 48
Attention: Scout Card Storefront Locations
Time Slots Reserved for Troop 48 Participants. Contact Mr. Monk to reserve a spot.
Store 605 N. Eastman Road, Kingsport, TN – Friday 3/17 – 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Store 605 N. Eastman Road, Kingsport, TN – Friday 3/23 – 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Store 2591 3100 E Stone Drive, Kingsport, TN – Thursday 3/23 – 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Store 2591 3100 E Stone Drive, Kingsport, TN – Thursday 3/29 – 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Store 382, 200 N Eastman Road, Kingsport, TN – Monday 3/20 – 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Store 382, 200 N Eastman Road, Kingsport, TN – Monday 3/27 – 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
January 17, 2023, Patrol Checklist
January 13-16 Winter Camp – please see Mrs. Watts with any questions. Each scout is responsible for their transportation to CDC; however, please let Mrs. Watts know if you need transportation assistance. ASAP
January 17, 2023, Patrol Checklist
Please everyone bring 1 can of food. The pantry is empty!
January 17 Patrol Games
January 17 Quartermaster meeting
January 17 Wood Badge information
Reminder: If you are sick, stay home! If you have been exposed to sickness but feel well wear a mask. RSV, FLU, COVID, and pneumonia season!! Let’s keep the Troop members healthy:)
TROOP 48 BSA – SNOW POLICY
Our troop policy is for severe and unusual weather. We will continue with the meetings as scheduled, attend if you believe you can do so with relative safety. Check T48.org
Mr. Chris Garrett will be offering Cycling MB in the Cafe. Print out the MB worksheet (link) to begin working on this Eagle-required merit badge (alternatives are Hiking and Swimming). Note that this worksheet now has the recently updated requirements. If you have already started with the prior requirements, you can complete them or switch to the latest ones.
Mr. Overton will offer Chess knowledge, advice, and MB opportunities and fun!
In late February, the troop will begin the Physical Fitness Merit Badge However, Mr. Wexler announced that the Tenderfoot physical fitness test will be offered at this meeting.
January patrol Duty Rotation:
Ceremonies: Flaming Arrow
Food Box: Wolf
Game Guides: Eagle
PLC: Phoenix
Service: Panther
West Bank: Fox
Quartermasters: make a plan to clean up the garage and closet
Troop 48’s new scouts plan to meet another patrol
Aiden Monk CJ Hamilton Ellie Keeton
Jake King Liam Brandby Luke Treece Parks Horner
2022 Scout of Year – Adult leaders to complete Leadership and Scout spirit rating forms.
Get signed up!
January 21 Junior Leadership Training. This opportunity is for you to learn leadership skills for Patrol and Troop level jobs. (link to event)
January 28 Hawksnest Snow Tubing (link to event)
February 4 OMBO Operation Merit Badge Opportunity- Citizenships (link to event)
Troop 48 will offer all four Eagle-required citizenship merit badges with our amazing counselors. Society (first limited to Life rank scouts, then Star), Nation, World, and Community (now full). Register at T48.org for first and second-class choices – filled by order submitted. The hard cutoff will be the January 31 troop meeting as scouts need to study and Be Prepared!
February 10-11 CCCF-SFF Continuous Campfire, and Scouting for Food. Troop 48 will work with Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church to collect food donations for the Blessing Box and Second Harvest Food Bank while keeping a continuous campfire to bring awareness to hunger. Also troop-led flag retirement and “candy land” activities of scouting to prepare for the Klondike Derby. (link to event)
February 18-19 Klondike Derby scout skills competition at Camp Davy Crockett.
2023 calendar now available (use the dynamic version – link) is now available on T48.org
Also, note that BSA has updated requirements for all ranks and a quarter of the merit badges. Despite not being shown in the current scout handbook, these skills will be required.
June 18-24 2023 Summer Camp. Take advantage of registering for classes to get your desired choices. Paper copies of the one-page worksheet are available in the wire racks or online. See or email Mr. Hasler with your choices.
Tuesday planning:
January 17 Patrol Games
January 24 Tubing meeting
February 7 Historical Reenactment, Pack 250 Webelos visit
February 21 Snow ski talk, MBU info
MBU March 4 at Northeast State – Waiting on confirmation of plans by the council
Questions: Youth please reach out to your patrol leaders and Leadership Corps for information. For any further inquiries or concerns please contact:
Julieann White 423-202-5668
Warriors Path Outings
Dear Friends –
We at Warriors’ Path State Park are looking forward to a winter full of outdoor discovery! Here is just a partial listing of some of the special events planned for the coming late fall and winter season:
Nov 17 – INTRO TO MAP & COMPASS
Go “old school” with your land navigation skills! Learn to use these classic outdoor tools to find your way across the landscape.
Dec 1 – WINTER TREE KEYS
Learn to use a botanical key to identify native trees. Get to know your “woody neighbors” on a “first-name” basis!
Jan 21 – WINTER GARDEN SEMINAR – WILD EDIBLES & MEDICINALS
Nationally-renowned wildcrafter Ila Hatter will teach us traditional uses of common plants – how to make nature’s pantry & medicine cabinet our own.
Feb 25 – ADOPT A TREE
You can make a big difference for our future! Help us bring “re-leaf” to Northeast Tennessee by planting tomorrow’s forests.
Mar 16 – FROG WATCH @ JACOB’S NATURE PARK
Celebrate the approach of Spring with a frog concert! Enjoy a wetland field trip to listen to all the frog sounds at nearby Jacob’s Nature Park.
As always, you can get all the details and preregister for park events at the events page on our park website:
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/events/warriors-path/#/?park=warriors-path
Please do contact me if you need additional information, or if there is any other way I can be of service to you. Best wishes for a wonderful wintertime to you and yours!
Have a great day!
Marty
Marty Silver | Park Ranger
Warriors’ Path State Park
490 Hemlock Road, PO Box 5026
Kingsport, TN 37663
p. 423-239-6786 c.423-609-0314
marty.silver@tn.gov
Winter Holiday Community Service
Scouts, please join the Pack 348 Cub Scouts in their annual Winter Holiday Community Service program. Please register for each event on T48.org.
Caroling Schedule
Brookdale Colonial Heights – Memory Center –
400 Professional Park Drive, Kingsport, TN 37663
Dec 18th – 2pm
Brookdale Kingsport
2424 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN 37660
Proposed dates:
Dec 8 – 6:30pm
Dec 11 – 2 pm
Dec 15 – 6:30pm
Also, scouts are welcome to help cub scouts prepare gift bags to drop off
For the latest information, please contact:
Megan Brandby, Cub Scout Pack 348 Arrow of Light Den Leader, Assistant Cub Master, Social Media Coordinator, Winter Holiday Service Outreach Coordinator
Megan.Brandby@gmail.com
🎃Pumpkin Patch info:
Pumpkin unload info and more -From:
Tyler Paulsen 423.707.4509
Director of Christian Education
Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church
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Hey Troop! Hope you are well and that your scouts are having a good fall semester so far! Wanted to reach out with a couple of things.
First, I knew Karen had reached out. I wanted to ask if you had a head count for the Pumpkin unload on Friday, September 30th at 4 pm. We are expecting about 800 pumpkins, so we could use all the help we can get!
Second, we are having a Pumpkin Patch volunteer meeting this Sunday-the 18th at 4 pm. It’s a chance for us to fill some sign-up slots, do some training, and share our vision for what the pumpkin patch will look like throughout the month. If you or any of the scouts who are signing up would like to come, we would love to have you!
Just as a reminder: The Patch will be open every day from October 1st to October 31st from 11 am-7 pm. Days are broken down into 2-hour slots (11-1, 1-3, 3-5, & 5-7). And we need at least 2 people working the patch at all times.Next, I wanted to share with you the events that we are hosting throughout the month. The scouts are welcome to come and hang out and help during these events as well:
October 9th Movie Night 7 pm
October 16th Fall festival 12-4 pm
October 30th Trunk or Treat 5-6 pm
Finally, I just want to say again that I am so grateful that you all are willing to partner with us to make this pumpkin patch great! Feel free to reach out with any comments or questions, and I look forward to spending time with you all in October! God bless!
NOTE:
Please reply or reach out to Julieann White if you are available to help on September 30th and if you have availability to help at any of these events.
423-202-5668
Julieannw70@hotmaill.con
You can also attend the sign-up on Separate 18 at 4:00 pm
Thank you for your help
Julieann White
Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church Pumpkin Patch
Our Church host is providing a Pumpkin Patch from October 1 – 31, 2022, 11:00am – 7:00pm daily. There will be a special kick-off event on Oct. 2, a fall festival on Oct. 16, and a trunk or treat on Oct. 30. There will be a few movie nights as well, plus a lot more. The event planners need Troop 48 help. They need help unloading pumpkins when they arrive, staffing for events during afternoons, help removing pumpkins that go bad, etc. More information will be available soon.