On January 29th members of the Panther Patrol convened at the church parking lot for our planned trip to Gatlinburg. Everyone was in hopeful suspense the night before the trip because unfortunately our trip was planned on the day after the biggest winter storm of the season, at least for the Northeast, passed through Tennessee. The TriCities were spared, but Gatlinburg was supposed to get 2 to 4 inches of snow, thus the suspense. Thankfully, the Gatlinburg web cams showed roads clear enough for the trip to continue.
As planned we had two activities in Gatlinburg. First, we went to Arcadia, the biggest arcade in Gatlinburg, where we spent about two hours having fun playing games. Once we had used all of our currency, we pooled our tickets together so that we could buy a Wonder Woman coffee maker as well as the arcade’s entire stock of Smarties.
Following this, we ate a tasty lunch at Fuddruckers.
Next, yet another complication occurred. The Nascar Speed Park was closed due to the cold weather. We tried to estimate the wind chill factor…. 15 mph wind, 20 mph go cart, outside temperature <20 F…..well, you get the idea. Because of this complexity, we decided to go to Sevier Air, an indoor trampoline park, instead. After jumping until we were all thoroughly exhausted, we called it a day. So we all loaded back into Mr. Moncla’s Pilot and returned to Colonial Heights. In spite of the obstacles thrown at us, in the end we all had a good time and made special memories.
Adults leadership please participate in the scout of the year leadership evaluation vote!!
Feb 1 – Plan for SFF and Prep for Klondike Derby Paul Bunyan award
Ceremony-Fox
Congratulations Jonathan Smith Eagle Scout #172
Our Newest Scouts who are still visiting patrols: We invite you to visit with a patrol you have not visited yet.
COVID Policy is available T48.org https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Covid-up-date-2021-122821.pdf
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-
Take attendance. Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed.
Counsel and sign off advancement.
Call patrol members who are not present. Discuss possible new Scouts for patrol.
Prepare for scouting for food continues campfire menu you will be cooking.
Sign up for SFF /CCF Feb 4-5 Feb 18-20 Klondike Derby. Pay Jerry Browning.
Sign up, pay for March 5 Merit Badge University.
Sign up for CDC summer camp classes –
Sign up, pay for Cumberland Gap
Patrol Monthly Duty Rotation Chart Patrol jobs:
Ceremonies: Fox –
Food Box: Flaming Arrow
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
Sled Team : Many are saying they are attending but are not signed
up !!! You need 5 for a sled no walk on must register now !!!
Plan your Klondike sled team and get registered:
Conquistador sled // Conquistador -2
Batman sled // Wolf – 3
*Red sled // panther -4 & Phoenix -2
Lemon sled // Fox- 4
Old Box // Eagle -2 Flaming Arrow- 2
Grizzly – // 2 no sled choice
Beast , wheeled bed , Green box
( needs repairs)
TROOP 48 BSA – SNOW POLICY
Our troop policy for severe and unusual weather. We will continue with the meetings as scheduled, attend if you believe you can do so with relative safety. t48.org
Save the date: March 5 MBU
Save the date: March 19 -20 Cumberland Gap National Park
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 !
PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST for Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Confirm 50% of the Troop is in attendance for the order of the Arrow election.
Congratulations Bruno Zagolin Eagle Scout #170
Our Newest Scouts who are still visiting patrols: We invite you to visit with a patrol you have not visited yet.
Alex and Jacob have selected Flaming Arrow as their patrol, “Congratulations!”
COVID Policy is available T48.org https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Covid-up-date-2021-122821.pdf
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-
Take attendance. Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed. Counsel and sign off advancement.
Call patrol members who are not present.
Discuss possible new Scouts for patrol.
Prepare for OA elections
Sign up for SFF /CCF Feb 4-5 Feb 18-20 Klondike Derby. Pay Jerry Browning.
Sign up, pay for March 5 Merit Badge University.
Sign up for CDC summer camp classes –
Patrol Monthly Duty Rotation Chart Patrol jobs:
Ceremonies: Flaming Arrow – Food Box: Wolf – Game Guides: Eagle – PLC Host: Phoenix
Service: Panther – West Bank: Fox* *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
Jan 25– Order of the Arrow Elections. We need to have 50% in attendance to hold this vote please reach out to all patrol members !!!
The Order of the Arrow is the honor society of the Boy Scouts of America, composed of Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives as elected by their peers.
An election will be held all that were nominated have shown the camping and leadership to deserve this honor!!!
Feb 1 – Plan for SFF and Klondike Derby
NEWS & EVENTS
LOST HAT!!!! HELP NEEDED
A Scout is honest!! Troop 48 Winter gear owners!! Please check your orders. Someone has received a red hat that is not theirs!! Questions Thomas V. Gould (423) 480-9046 (Mobile)
Lost!!
Scouts if anyone found some money on Tuesday night, a fellow scout has lost it and is asking.
Did anyone by chance find this cash and forget to turn it in?
Old Box // Eagle / Flaming Arrow combo (The flaming Eagles ?)
Phoenix // PICK FROM
The Beast, flaming arrows Wheeled Bedsled or Wheeled box(need repair)
TROOP 48 BSA – SNOW POLICY
Our troop policy for severe and unusual weather. We will continue with the meetings as scheduled, attend if you believe you can do so with relative safety. t48.org
Save the date: March 5 MBU
Stay up to date: Go to T48.org for details, We have an adult leadership representative at each meeting for training on the website
Ceremonies: Flaming Arrow – Food Box: Wolf – Game Guides: Eagle – PLC Host: Phoenix
Service: Panther – West Bank: Fox* *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
Jan 22 – (Saturday) ACTIVITIES TO BE AT COLONIAL HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 9:00 am to Noon — JR. LEADER TRAINING bring your own snacks
1:00-4:00pm. — Leadership Corps and Adult Leaders plan 2022 weekly meetings.
Jan 25– Order of the Arrow Elections. We need to have 50% in attendance to hold this vote please reach out to all patrol members !!!
Feb 1 – Plan for SFF and Klondike Derby
LOST HAT!!!! HELP NEEDED
A Scout is honest!! Troop 48 Winter gear owners!! Please check your orders. Someone has received a red hat that is not theirs!! Questions Thomas V. Gould (423) 480-9046 (Mobile)
Old Box // Eagle / Flaming Arrow combo (The flaming Eagles ?)
Phoenix // PICK FROM
The Beast, flaming arrows Wheeled Bedsled or Wheeled box(need repair)
TROOP 48 BSA – SNOW POLICY
Our troop policy for severe and unusual weather. We will continue with the meetings as scheduled, attend if you believe you can do so with relative safety. t48.org
Save the date: March 5 MBU
Stay up to date: Go to T48.org for details, We have an adult leadership representative at each meeting for training on the website
Please remember to comply with our in-place mitigation efforts.
• Premeeting temperature check
• CHPC mask mandate (unless you have a medical excuse)
Please make sure you do not enter any of the Day care area
Meeting details !!!!
Our Newest Scouts :
We invite you to visit Eagle tonight.
Note :
Jacob Ritchie T48
Zachary Desalegn T48
Please take the time to fill out your transfer application.
Patrol competition!!!
Patrol leaders don’t forget to bring your survival can!!!!!
T48 branded merchandise is here : please pick up your winter gear!!!!!
LOST HAT!!!!HELP NEEDED
A Scout is honest !!!! Troop 48 Winter gear owners !! Please check your Order. Someone has received a Red Hat that is not theirs!!!
If you have a red cap that you did not account for please let Julieann or Thomas know .
This cap belongs to Jerry. Please check your gear asap for the red cap so we can possibly Thank you!
Questions Thomas V. Gould (423) 480-9046 (Mobile)
Patrol Monthly Duty
Rotation Chart Pattol jobs:
Ceremonies: Flaming Arrow
Food Box: Wolf
Game Guides:Eagle
PLC Host: Phoenix
Service: Panther
West Bank : Fox* *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
January 17th ski trip planning : Currently have 5? on Registration ( Martin Luther King Day most schools are on a break) Mountain Resorts a full day of skiing
The full day session begins @ 9:00 AM At Sugar Mountain facilities. There is an optional Ski School for all who need it (1.5 hours). If youth are interested
Phoenix // is building a new sled if this does not work out we’ll take any available sled.
Sleds open:
The Beast ,Wheeled box( need repair),Wheeled Bedsled
TROOP 48 BSA – SNOW POLICY
Our troop policy severe and unusual weather is that we will continue with the meetings as scheduled, attend if you believe you can do so with relative safety.
Scouts and adults that have traveled out of the country recently, are not feeling well, have been around anyone not feeling well, or are part of a group exposed to someone who tested for Covid-19 (whether pending, or positive), then they must skip any patrol meeting or outing during that week.
People who have in home (close personal time greater than 1 hour of duration) contact with someone with COVID-19 should be tested 5-7 days following the date of their exposure and wear a mask in public indoor settings for 14 days or until they receive a negative test result.
Please remember to comply with our in-place mitigation efforts.
• Premeeting temperature check
• CHPC mask mandate (unless you have a medical excuse)
Please make sure you do not enter any of the Day care area
Meeting details !!!!
Our Newest Scouts :
We invite you to visit Phoenix tonight.
Note :
Jacob Ritchie T48
Avery Keeton T48G
Zachary Desalegn T48
Please take the time to fill out your transfer application.
Everyone who was at December 21 and or 28 meeting; Thank you for picking up T48 branded merchandise :
If you were not at either meeting please pick up your winter gear!!!!!
LOST HAT!!!!HELP NEEDED
A Scout is honest !!!! Troop 48 Winter gear owners !! Please check your Order some one has received a Red Hat that is not theirs!!!
We need help locating a lost Troop 48 hat – this is a knit red cap with the troop 48 logo on it .
Unfortunately when gear was sorted out this hat was sent home with someone incorrectly- if you could please check your order…. If you have a red cap that you did not account for please let Julieann or Thomas know .
This cap belongs to Jerry. Please check your gear asap for the red cap so we can possibly Thank you!
Questions
Thomas V. Gould
(423) 480-9046 (Mobile)
Patrol checklist:
1. Take attendance quickly .
Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed.
2. Winter gear pick up
3. Sign up for the Ski Trip, JLT, Scouting for food, Klondike derby and MBU
4. Discuss possible new Scouts for patrol.
5.Make sure you are staying involved T48.org Be Prepared:
Scouts advancement book check and book catch up multiple Scouts have been busy attending outings working on advancement but have gotten their books updated.
Patrol Monthly Duty
Rotation Chart Pattol jobs:
Ceremonies: Wolf
Food Box: Eagle
Game Guides: Phoenix
PLC Host: Panther
Service: Fox
West Bank : Flaming Arrow
* *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
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
PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST for Tuesday,December 28,2021
Hopefully everyone had a wonderful Christmas
Congratulations Panther December 21:
patrol layering contest winner’s !!!!!
Thank you to everyone who brought goodies. We had Fun!
Recap Welcome:
Jacob Ritchie T48
Avery Keeton T48G
Zachary Desalegn T48
Alex Vansant T48
We invite you to visit Phoenix tonight.
Please take the time to fill out your transfer application.
Everyone who was at December 21 meeting; Thank you for picking up T48 branded merchandise :
If you were not at the December meeting please pick up your winter gear!!!!!
LOST HAT!!!!HELP NEEDED
A Scout is honest !!!! Troop 48 Winter gear owners !! Please check your Order some one has received a Red Hat that is not theirs!!!
We need help locating a lost Troop 48 hat – this is a knit red cap with the troop 48 logo on it .
Unfortunately when gear was sorted out this hat was sent home with someone incorrectly- if you could please check your order…. If you have a red cap that you did not account for please let Julieann or Thomas know .
This cap belongs to Jerry. Please check your gear asap for the red cap so we can possibly Thank you!
Questions
Thomas V. Gould
(423) 480-9046 (Mobile)
Patrol checklist:
1. Take attendance quickly .
Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed.
2. Winter gear pick up
3. Sign up for the Ski Trip, JLT, Scouting for food, Klondike derby and MBU
4. Discuss possible new Scouts for patrol.
5.Make sure you are staying involved T48.org Be Prepared:
Scouts advancement book check and book catch up multiple Scouts have been busy attending outings working on advancement but have gotten their books updated.
Patrol Monthly Duty
Rotation Chart Pattol jobs:
Ceremonies: Wolf
Food Box: Eagle
Game Guides: Phoenix
PLC Host: Panther
Service: Fox
West Bank : Flaming Arrow
* *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
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 ].
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!! 2022
Upcoming events:
January 14-17 Winter Camp
January ski trip planning
January 22 Junior leader ship training
February 4-5 scouting for food and continuous fire
PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST for Tuesday,December 21,2021
December 21: Christmas celebration
patrol layering contest
Fun with a piñata!!!
( Easton & Langley make with TLC)
Bring treats and or drinks to share .
This will be just like our Patrol
thanksgiving only with ugly Christmas
sweaters and Holiday cheer 🙂
Leadership :paper products / drinks
Scouts:treats!(Patrols doing goodies)
Welcome:
Jacob Ritchie T48
Avery Keeton T48G
Zachary Desalegn T48
Alex Vansant T48
We invite you to visit Wolf tonight.
Thank you for getting your
T48 branded merchandise
Troop 48 *Order delivered by: Tuesday December 21 (Just in time for Christmas)
Questions
Thomas V. Gould
(423) 480-9046 (Mobile)
Patrol checklist:
1. Take attendance quickly .
Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed.
2. Patrol Holiday party plan; we will celebrate as a Troop December 21
3. Discuss possible new Scouts for patrol.
4.Make sure you are staying involved T48.org Be Prepared:
Scouts advancement book check and book catch up multiple Scouts have been busy attending outings working on advancement but have gotten their books updated.
5. Patrol Monthly Duty
Rotation Chart Pattol jobs:
Ceremonies: Wolf
Food Box: Eagle
Game Guides: Phoenix
PLC Host: Panther
Service: Fox
West Bank : Flaming Arrow
* *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
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 ].
Upcoming events:
January 14-17 Winter Camp
January ski trip planning
February 4-5 scouting for food and continuous fire
PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST for Tuesday,December 14,2021
December 14 AOL pack 348
December 18 wreath Across America
Welcome :
Jacob Ritchie T48
Avery Keeton T48G
Zachary Desalegn T48
Alex Vansant T48
Faolan Sanders T48
Thank you for getting your
T48 branded merchandise order in. *Order delivered by: Tuesday December 21 (Just in time for Christmas)
Questions
Thomas V. Gould
(423) 480-9046 (Mobile)
If you missed the COH Nov 16 th please pick up your merit badges and any other Recognitions
Patrol check list:
1. Take attendance quickly .
Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed.
2. Patrol Holiday party plan; we will celebrate as a Troop December 21
3. Discuss possible new Scouts for patrol.
4.Make sure you are staying involved T48.org Be Prepared:
Scouts advancement book check and book catch up multiple Scouts have been busy attending outings working on advancement but have gotten their books updated.
5. Patrol Monthly Duty
Rotation Chart Pattol jobs:
Ceremonies: Wolf
Food Box: Eagle
Game Guides: Phoenix
PLC Host: Panther
Service: Fox
West Bank : Flaming Arrow
* *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
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 ].
Upcoming events:
December 21:
Patrol Holiday celebration, goodie
and holiday outfits
( let’s see that ugly sweater )
Get Registered on t48.org:
January ski trip planning
February 4-5 scouting for food and continuous fire
February 18-20 Klondike Derby
February 27 Scout Sunday CHPC
March 5 MBU ( information to follow)
Get Registered on scbsa.org
January 14-17 Winter Camp
Visit T48.org for more details on all upcoming events
Service opportunity
December 18th wreaths across America: If you’d like to help honor our Heroes during the holidays, please arrive at the Gazebo at Mountain Home VA Cemetery at noon on December 18th.
PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST for Tuesday,December 7 ,2021
Thank you for getting your
T48 branded merchandise order in.
If you have not paid *Make checks payable to: Troop 48
*Order delivered by: Tuesday December 21 (Just in time for Christmas)
Questions
Thomas V. Gould
(423) 480-9046 (Mobile)
Thank you for your help Collin Gibson’s has his Crockett Card shirt!!
If you missed the COH Nov 16 th please pick up your merit badges and any other Recognitions
Cumberland Island ! We will be having a quick meeting to discuss planning. At a minimum we wish to have a Patrol placement plan.
Patrol check list:
1. Take attendance quickly .
Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed.
2. Patrol Holiday party plan; we will celebrate as a Troop December 21
3. Discuss possible new Scouts for patrol.
4.Make sure you are staying involved T48.org Be Prepared:
Scouts advancement book check and book catch up multiple Scouts have been busy attending outings working on advancement but have gotten their books updated.
5. Patrol Monthly Duty
Rotation Chart Pattol jobs:
Ceremonies: Wolf
Food Box: Eagle
Game Guides: Phoenix
PLC Host: Panther
Service: Fox
West Bank : Flaming Arrow
* *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
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 ].
Upcoming events:
December 14 AOL pack 348
December 18 wreath Across America
December 21:
Patrol Holiday celebration
January 14-17 Winter Camp
January ski trip planning
February 4-5 scouting for food and continuous fire
February 18-20 Klondike Derby
March 5 MBU
Please visit T48.org for more details
Service opportunity:
Date/Time
Date(s) – 12/11/2021
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Location
The Mall at Johnson City
Service opportunities Note :
Our Angels’ information is available on T48.org . They are a set of siblings.
This is our 11 year working with Pack 348 to provide gifts for angels . Donations to be brought by December 6th
Sunday, Dec 5 Caroling 2pm & Brookdale Retirement Home Colonial Heights December 8 Monday,
Dec 6 – Angle Tree Shopping Tuesday, Dec 7 – Help at Den Meetings / Holiday Care Packages Thursday,
Dec 4 – Caroling 6pm ® Brockdale Retirement Home Kingsport Tuesday.
Dec 14 – PACK Meeting / Arrow of Light Ceremony celebrating the crossover of our 2nd year Webelos to their adventures in the Boy Scouts.
The Johnson City Scout Shop is providing an opportunity for the Scouting community to help local Scout members who may be in need of uniforms and uniform items.
Click Here for the form: https://sequoyahcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Holiday-Giving-Tree-Leader-Letter-2021.pdf
This help will be done through The Holiday Giving Tree program started November 12 through December 17, 2021. The Holiday Giving Tree program works on a donation basis. A Holiday Giving tree (similar to an Angel tree) will be set up at the Scout Shop with Holiday Giving cards on it.
December 18th wreaths across American: If you’d like to help honor our Heroes during the holidays, please arrive at the Gazebo at Mountain Home VA Cemetery at noon on December 18th.
