2022 NOAC Men’s Northern Traditional National Championship Dancer!
Congratulations Tristan Fox !
2022 NOAC Men’s Northern Traditional National Championship Dancer!
He is Sequoyah Lodge’s FIRST National Championship Dancer!
Thank you
To All,
Thank you for the thoughtful and inspiring recognition. It is through service to others that I have found my path. I hope that I have been a positive influence. I know that scouting has been one for me.
Yours in Scouting
Thomas V. Gould
What is the Scout Slogan?
Do a Good Turn Daily.
We received Anonymous call today from an individual saying that today at Warriors Path State Park A wallet with a substantial amount of cash, a bank card, and an ID was found. Two young men called the local police who in turn directed them to bring it to the park rangers’ station.
The two young men later were later recognized as Troop 48 scouts. (Aiden and Easton were wearing branded T48 class B shirts) This is not the first time that scouts from this organization (BSA) or this unit (Troop 48) have been recognized going out of their way to help the park, others in the park and or just doing the right thing.
A scout is trustworthy!!!
Way to go Troop 48!!!
Commemorative Air Force Tour: Tri-Cities Visit
The is a special opportunity which Colonel Conley wanted all of Troop 48 to know about.
By: By MIKE STILL mstill@timesnews.net
BLOUNTVILLE — The Commemorative Air Force returns to Tri-Cities Airport May 25-30 with a cross section of WWII military aircraft from flight trainers to planes made famous by the air war over Europe and Japan.
A frequent visitor to the airport, the CAF brings its 2021 Air Power History Tour with four performers: The B-29 Superfortress “FIFI”; P-51D Mustang “Gunfighter”; T-6 Texan advanced trainer; and PT-13 Kaydet primary trainer.
“The Commemorative Air Force is always overwhelmed by the support from the community when they come to Tri-Cities,” said Tri-Cities Aviation owner Pam Phillips. “Part of that is probably because of the large number of veterans in our area.”
“It’s always great to have the CAF at Tri-Cities,” said Airport Marketing Director Kristi Haulsee. “They enjoy coming here and there’s always a large crowd to welcome them.”
“FIFI,” one of only two airworthy B-29s in the world out of almost 4,000 built, was rescued in 1971 from a fate as a gunnery target and restored to airworthy condition after several years. She is also a movie star, representing the carrier of Chuck Yeager’s X-1 Mach 1-breaking aircraft in “The Right Stuff.”
“Gunfighter” is painted in the colors of the 55th Fighter Group, one of several units escorting Eighth Air Force bombers over Germany in WWII.
The PT-13 and T-6 were two of the training aircraft that thousands of wartime Army Air Force, Navy and Marine pilots had to master before earning their wings.
“FIFI,” the T-6 and PT-13 will arrive Tuesday, May 25, Phillips said, with displays running from 1-5 p.m. “Gunfighter will arrive at Tri-Cities on Friday, May 28.
On May 26-29, the display area will be open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. On May 30, the display area will be open from 9 a.m.–noon.
Click HERE for more information
Hope Helps Volunteer Opportunity
3/29/2021
Hello,
I am reaching out to see if the scouts can help our organization to put together 100-150 food boxes for the elderly in Hawkins County.
They would come and we would set up for them to put together boxes out in the parking lot or on the porch so that it could be done outdoors, and it would be a mask required event. The boxes would be numbered (each recipient would receive 1 large box and one small box) which would be delivered later.
The age group or groups we would be looking for would be for children who can follow simple instructions such as “1 can of tomato soup and 1 can of chicken soup, 4 boxes of Jell-O.” We would like to take some pictures if possible, to share with our media pages.
We could do evenings or if more than one day is needed then it could be multiple evenings. Or even a weekend. The only days that we would have trouble with would be Tuesday and Thursday and the 1st Saturday of the month. We are under a time limit and it must be completed by the 24th of April. We are willing to work with your schedule on this. We just need to know the date or dates. I will be ordering the food this week for this and we should have it in by the 6th
.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Connie Johnson
Executive Director HHTN
Service Opportunity: Sponsored by the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce
Hello Boy Scout troop leaders,
I wanted to make you aware of some upcoming opportunities for your troops to volunteer! I’ve attached a schedule of seven cleanups on seven different Saturdays this spring, starting with this Saturday. If you need an organized event where your kids can get some volunteer hours, please join us! I’ll have trash bags, gloves, trash grabbers, and safety vests for all volunteers.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks so much!
Sharon C. Hayes
Executive Director
Keep Kingsport Beautiful
SHayes@KingsportChamber.org
423-392-8814
KKB Spring 2021 Cleanup Schedule
All cleanups will be held from 9 to 11 a.m.
- March 20 – Riverview (meet at the Splash Pad shelter)
- April 10 – Downtown (meet in the parking lot across from Chef’s)
- April 24 – Greenbelt (meet behind PetSmart)
- May 8 – Greenbelt West End (meet near Rotherwood bridge)
- May 15 – South Central (meet at the Splash Pad shelter)
- May 22 – Interchange of Stone Drive and John B. Dennis Highway (meet at Honda Kingsport)
- May 29 – Lynn Garden (meet at Lynn View Community Center parking lot)
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 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.
Adult Leadership Training: iOLS // NRA:RSO
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.
Signup for iOLS
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?
- Meals (dinner Friday, breakfast and lunch Saturday)
- Drinks and snacks.
- Trained patch (for those who have completed Scoumaster leader-specific training)
- Group gear (stoves, cookware, etc.)
What Do I Need to Bring?
- BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (parts A and B only)
- Boy Scout Handbook
- Outdoor Essentials: Knife, first aid kit, rain gear, water bottle, flashlight/headlight, sun protection, compass
- Clothing for the season
- Backpack or duffel bag for your gear
- Tent and ground sheet
- Sleeping bag and pad
- Camp chair
- Eating kit: Plate/bowl/cup/spoon
- Personal toiletries
- Medications
Signup for: National Rifle Association Range Safety Officer Certification Course
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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