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PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST for Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Meetings, Patrols

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TROOP 48 BSA

PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST for Tuesday, October 27; 2020

  1. All patrols should resume using traditional paper attendance sheet.  Updated copies are in yellow patrol binder cabinet, then return to bottom slot.  Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed.  Counsel and sign off advancement. 

2.  Call patrol members not present.

  • Please stay out of all-day care areas; The only bathroom to be used is the boys off Room 107. Please remember social distancing and wearing your mask is a great way to stay healthy BUT is also mandatory for our Troop to use the church facilities. Please monitor numbers in rooms.  We can have NO more than 25 in a room.  Take action to make sure that everyone is working to follow these requirements. Please remember if you travel out of the Tri cities or are not feeling well or have been around anyone that is not feeling well; please do not attend the meeting: please do not hesitate to reach out to Julieann White with questions regarding our COVID policy questions
  • Phoenix is Service Patrol for October.  Ensure garaged is straighten up with stomping cans as needed. Flaming Arrow has West Bank for October
  • Please pick up branches and trash, rake leaves and clip or dig up weeds, bad vines, and little privet bushes. Leave the periwinkle vines. DON’T MOW OR OTHERWISE HURT THE ENGLISH IVY!!  Good Turn part of “West Bank:” Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Playground. 
  • Mr. Miller and Mr. Hasler be at tables in the entrance area to handle payments for upcoming trips and advancement.

October 27 –Review Troop and patrol jobs; preparing for elections. Go over understanding the class A uniform. Review PLC – calendar planning – Patrol planning for patrol Trip for

November; December Holiday party.

November 3 – Elections and Return to Class A

Review Saturday October 24th  Conservation Project, WPSP // Orienteering Advancement Opportunity

FLAMING ARROW              CHPC youth center back room

PANTHER                              CHPC Kid Connection

PHOENIX                               CHPC Youth Center   Front room

WOLF                                     CHPC coffee shop off the gym

PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST for Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Administration, Meetings, Patrols

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TROOP 48 BSA

PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST for Tuesday, October20, 2020

1.  Take attendance.  Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed.  Counsel and sign off advancement.  

2.  Call patrol members not present.

3.  Sign up for Oct 24 orienteering class 

4.  Discuss November 3 election 

5  Phoenix is Service Patrol for October.  Stomp cans as needed. Straighten up the garage.       

6.  Flaming Arrow Patrol has West Bank for October.  Please pick up branches and trash, rake leaves and clip or dig up weeds, bad vines, and little privet bushes. Leave the  periwinkle vines. Mow grass as needed.DON’T MOW OR OTHERWISE HURT THE  ENGLISH IVY !!  That ivy is there thanks to Eagle Projects by Gary McGraw, Jr (1983) &  Dan Beverly (1986). Weed around shrubbery.  [ West Bank was cleared in 2013 by Tanner  Clark and his Eagle project team ].

Good Turn part of “West Bank:” Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Playground. 

TROOP 48, BSA – PROGRAM CALENDAR,  OCTOBER & NOVEMBER, 2020

OCTOBER 2020- 

Planning:

  • October 27: Cutoff for awards at November 10th COH
  • COVID safety protocols 
PatrolMeeting Location 
Flaming ArrowYouth Area Room 107 door has been changed PLEASE use the holly path side door
FoxRoom 101 : Entrance TBD
PantherKids Connection Room 118 side front door by Jones building
PhoenixYouth Center Room 103 up the steps by the gym side door going into locker room
WolfCoffee shop Room 113B off gym : side door 
  • For extra information, look at T48.org.
  • Questions?

PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST for Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Meetings, Patrols

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TROOP 48 BSA

PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST for Tuesday, October 13, 2020

  1. All patrols should resume using traditional paper attendance sheet.  Updated copies are in yellow patrol binder cabinet, then return to bottom slot.  Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed.  Counsel and sign off advancement.  

2.  Call patrol members not present.

  • Please stay out of all day care areas; The only bathroom to be used is the boys off Room 107. Please remember social distancing and wearing your mask is a great way to stay healthy BUT is also mandatory for our Troop to use the church facilities. Please monitor numbers in rooms.  We can have NO more than 25 in a room.  Take action to make sure that everyone is working to follow these requirements.
  • Phoenix is Service Patrol for October.  Ensure garaged is straighten up with stomping cans as needed. laming Arrow has West Bank for October

•  Please pick up branches and trash, rake leaves and clip or dig up weeds, bad vines, and little privet bushes. Leave the periwinkle vines. DON’T MOW OR OTHERWISE HURT THE ENGLISH IVY!!  Good Turn part of “West Bank:” Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Playground. 

  • Mr. Miller and Mr. Hasler be at tables in the entrance area to handle payments for upcoming trips and advancement.

October 13 – New Scout Coaching. Book checks with Patrol advisors, getting updates/pictures of pages to Mr. Hasler.  Check patrol pages on website for suggested advancement items.

Patrol trip recap for Panther, Phoenix and Flaming Arrow.

Planning for Wolf.

Thanks for the support in making Hasbrouck’s project a surprise and a success!!

October 20 PLC – 6:00 calendar planning is postponed due to Fall break.

Plan/sign up for November advance backpacking trip

Saturday October 24th                 9:00 – 11:00 am          Conservation Project, WPSP

(signup @ T48.org)               11:00 – 1:00 pm         Orienteering Advancement Opportunity

FLAMING ARROW            CHPC youth center back room

PANTHER                            CHPC Kid Connection

PHOENIX                            CHPC Youth Center   Front room

WOLF                                  CHPC coffee shop off the gym

Trip Report: Phoenix October Trip to Rock Creek

Phoenix, Trip Reports

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The Phoenix October outing was a success!  We ate well, got some exercise, saw some cool waterfalls and built great campfires to keep us warm.

We set up camp at Rock Creek Recreation area on Friday night, gathered some fire wood and built a fire to warm up and make some s’mores.  It got a little chilly that night (in the 30s) but all slept pretty well, even the one in the hammock!  Saturday morning our wood gatherers and fire builders were busy again so we could cook our mop-handle biscuits over the fire for breakfast – along with omelets-in-a-bag.  We kept the fire going for warmth and because some of us just couldn’t stop adding wood to it!  We went for a short exploring hike along the creek and found the campground “pool” that resembled a pond – no dogs or fishing allowed in the pool!

After a delicious lunch of chicken tacos and fruit, we went on a more difficult hike – that’s what the sign said “more difficult” and it proved to be correct.  It was a 4 mile roundtrip hike up to the Rock Creek Waterfalls and there were actually several waterfalls along the way.  There were a few challenges, like the four creek crossings, very rocky paths and several steep inclines but they were all worth it to see the cool waterfall at the end.

By that evening, we were hungry again so got the charcoal going for the dutch oven pizzas along with fettuccini alfredo, celery and carrots.  Everything was delicious – we have some great cooks!  After dinner, we had a Campfire ceremony (and another hot campfire) with new songs and jokes.  We played the get-to-know-you game we learned at Grayson Highlands and retired to our tents only after burning all of the fire wood we had gathered.

Sunday morning, after a quick breakfast and taking down camp, we had a peaceful church service that everyone got to participate in.  Our campfire and church service leaders did an excellent job!

Trip Report: Panther Patrol October Outing

Panther, Trip Reports

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The Panther Patrol cheerfully accepted Mr. Gould’s challenge to plan and execute an October camping trip as documented in this report.

 

Under the deft leadership of our affable patrol leader, Preston, who could not attend the actual campout, we resolved a location, meal plan, duty roster, and departure time for a camping trip. We unanimously voted to journey to the Natural Tunnel State Park in Virginia.

Upon arrival at the park, our intrepid patrol found the Primitive Campground and claimed our campsite for Troop 48 by hanging the Panther Patrol Flag. Under the supervision of our fearless assistant patrol leader, Riley, we set up family and individual tents, and parked our famous patrol box beneath the sturdily erected dining fly. Completing the camp setup, which took about an hour, we began our activities.

On Saturday we set off on a hike. We trekked approximately 4.2 miles along a couple of circuitous trails on the Eastern side of the tunnel. Along the beautiful, brisk walk through the budding, fall foliage, we encountered several scenic overlooks on the tunnel rim. We also ate lunch at the overlook above before returning to camp. That evening we had campfire.

Following our hike, the hungry crew returned and prepped a delicious pair of Dutch oven stews. Following the highly recommended and carefully selected recipes, our cooks prepared a Chipotle chuck roast and a French onion mushroom chuck roast. Dinner was topped of with rice and everyone ate their fill. Since we used Dutch oven liners and boil in bag rice, the cleanup crew found their chore to be easy.

The patrol awoke to a frigid, foggy Sunday morning and relished a delicious assortment of delectable hot cinnamon rolls straight out of the Dutch oven, washed down with percolated Black Rifle Coffee, orange juice or milk.

The prelude to the Campfire Program Saturday night was the roasting of marshmallows and the consumption of mouthwatering smores. The official program cheerfully commenced with a humorous array of songs, skits and games. Unfortunately, no new members were admitted to The Ancient Order of Siam. No one deciphered the pattern of the Green Glass Door. We also had several failed attempts and one successful attempt to create The Moon.  Overall, the campfire program was a huge success, and requirements for the Communications Merit Badge were completed.

 Reverently, the mood then shifted to a more respectful tone as the Flag Retirement Ceremony began. We quietly and somberly retired several American flags (and one Tennessee flag) with the honor and dignity they deserved.

Following camp breakdown on Sunday, the crew silently gathered for a traditional Troop 48 church service. We had prayer, reflection, hymns, and fellowship. Sunday morning concluded with final packing and campground cleanup before the patrol went on the tunnel adventure as described above.

Sunday morning, after we had packed up our tents and gear, we rode the chairlift down to the opening of the tunnel and even witnessed a train booming through the tunnel. The last meal of the trip consisted of PB&J sandwiches and Roast beef sandwiches, Pringles, and cosmic brownies.

The Panther Patrol feels they have successfully met the troop leadership challenge for an October patrol outing. Some of the scouts completed rank requirements, and others merit badge requirements. Everyone had a good time.

Flaming Arrow Oct Camping Trip

Flaming Arrow

The October Patrol Camping Event for the Flaming Arrow Patrol will be Oct 2-3 (Friday night thru Saturday 2pm).  Final details will be worked out Tuesday 9/29/20 at CHPC.  It will be BYOT (Bring Your Own Tent) and Patrol Cooking.  Bring $5 to cover food Tuesday if possible.  Remember to bring your Scout Book and any other assignments given to you by Mr. Allen last Tuesday.

Calling for New Venture Crew Adult Leaders

Administration, Adult Leaders and Parents, Venture Crew

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Troop 


We have lost several adult leaders for the Venture Crew. We need some help in recruiting more in time for the recharter deadline. We need  volunteers to sign up as crew leaders so we can keep the crew going? This can be a dual Troop/Crew membership so if they are already Troop 48 adult leaders and have completed youth protection training then there’s no cost involved. They will have to complete a new adult leader application. I’d be happy to talk to anyone about what a Crew leader does and get an application to them.

Gary Robe