April 4, 2023 

Patrol Announcements

Climbing Ropes Demo !!!

Apr 04 – Cutoff for recognition to be presented at April Troop 48 Eagle Court of Honor

Congratulations to all our Order of Arrow Elected –  100% !! 

Congratulations! Easton Keeton is Troop 48 Eagle Scout #178 We are proud of this young man for all his accomplishments!!!

Notebook Check time 

Get your book signed!!!

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  Note:-April 

Ceremonies:  -Phoenix

Food Box:  -Panther

Game Guides:  -Fox

PLC:  – Flaming Arrow 

Service: Wolf – including Al can recycling project

West Bank:  -Eagle 

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 

RK Wexler Troop Guide: First class First aid 

Scout fundraising cards – Mr. Monk 

June 18-24 2023 Summer Camp. $330 each (including $10 transportation) for scouts and $114 for adults is DUE TONIGHT – please pay Mr. Browning.  Class registration and changes are handled by Mr. Hasler. Also, register on T48.org to indicate your preference for a cabin or tent.

APRIL PLANS: registration is  open 

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

MAY : 

May 7 Blood Drive CHPC see 

Mr. White to get signed up 

May 12-13 OA induction 

May 20-21 Beginner Backpacking 

May 26-28 Virgin Falls 

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

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48

Scouts: back row left to right: Christopher Preshong, Noah Malik, Christopher Watts, Randy English & Langley Brents existing leaders, Olivia Hoffman

Middle, left to right: Emery Keeton, Gillian Brents, Riley Wexler

Front, left to right: Sam Taylor, Sutton Keeton, Gwen Danger

Easton completed his Eagle BOR on 03/28/2023

March 28, 2023 

Patrol Announcements

Order of Arrow Election – please let’s try for 100% attendance!! 

We hope everyone enjoyed the Great Escape last week!!

We covered lots of first-year skills!! Get your book signed!!!

For those working on Tenderfoot, please note that a new requirement 5d not in your scout handbook is Explain why it is important to hike on trails or other durable surfaces, 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  Note:-April 

Ceremonies: Panther -Phoenix

Food Box: Fox -Panther

Game Guides: Flaming Arrow -Fox

PLC: Wolf – Flaming Arrow 

Service: Eagle – including Al can recycling project-Wolf

West Bank: Phoenix -Eagle 

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 Physical Fitness merit badge, please see Mr.Keeton 

Scout fundraising cards – See Mr. Monk !  Storefront dates available in March.

June 18-24 2023 Summer Camp. $330 each (including $10 transportation) for scouts and $114 for adults is DUE TONIGHT – please pay Mr. Browning.  Class registration and changes are handled by Mr. Hasler. Also register on T48.org to indicate preference for cabin or tent.

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 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

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48

 March 14,  2023 

Patrol Announcements

Congratulations 

Ray Conley being presented with the Second-century society recognition 

MARCH,14 PLC 6:30 please have 1 representative from every patrol 

MBU and advisement work Mr. White will be doing Task 7c BSA Second Class Drug Alcohol and Nicotine –

Advanced Planning!!!  Mr. Overton will be available and offering Moviemaking MB end of  March

SCOUT SUNDAY 19th: This is a day to show our appreciation to colonial heights presbyterian church, PLEASE TRY AND ATTEND

February: 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 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 participate in gan ames and enjoy camp stories, jokes, and songs.

 Again If you can not attend Backbone rock let Julieann White know if you have interest in going to CDC for Webelos Woods-

If any questions about the Troop 48 programs, contact Scoutmaster Julieann White
— 

Julieann White

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48

February 28 Announcements 

Start meeting in the Jones building then move to the gym at 7:30

February 28 Movie-making – The guest speaker is Mr. Chris Wilson, a 2004 Eagle Scout from T48 who has worked on many famous movies.  Calendar link for more background. 

Advanced Planning!!!  Mr. Overton will be available and offering Moviemaking MB in March

February: Duty Rotation 

Ceremonies: Fox Food Box: Flaming Arrow 

Game Guides: Wolf PLC: Eagle 

Service: Phoenix – including Al can recycling project West Bank: Panther 

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 would like to do the Physical Fitness merit badge, please see Mr.Keeton 

Scout fundraising cards – See Mr. Monk!  Storefront dates are available in March.

MBU (Northeast State) March 4: Last opportunity to sign!

Please Do NOT register on the council website as the council wants us to register as a Troop. 

Sign-up information is posted on T48.org. Mr. Hasler is handling class choices.  All are elective (no Eagle required).  Note that popular ones are filling up quickly. Pay Mr. Browning as Troop 48 is having to pay the council quickly to hold the class registrations.  The cutoff is the 2/28 troop meeting.

Advance Planning:

Moviemaking MB in March

7 Game Night 14 PLC /MBU clean up 21 Escape Room 28 OA Election 

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.

If any questions about the Troop 48 programs, contact Scoutmaster Julieann White

February 21 Announcements

February 21 Snow ski talk 

February 18-19 Klondike Derby scout skills competition !!!!

February: Duty Rotation 

Ceremonies: Fox 

Food Box: Flaming Arrow 

Game Guides: Wolf 

PLC: Eagle 

Service: Phoenix 

West Bank: Panther 

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 Cafe, Mr. Garrett continues to offer Cycling MB and Mr. Overton Chess MB. Please control the noise level in this area.

All who would like to do Physical Fitness Merit Badge, please see Mr.Keeton to sign up 

February 28 Movie-making – The guest speaker is Mr. Chris Wilson, a 2004 Eagle Scout from T48 who has worked on many famous movies.  Calendar link for more background. 

Advanced Planning!!!  Mr. Overton will be available and offering Movie making MB in March

Scout fundraising cards – See Mr. Monk!

MBU (Northeast State) March 4: Get signed up 

Please Do NOT register on the council website as the council wants us to register as a Troop. 

Sign-up information is posted on T48.org. Mr. Hasler is handling class choices.  All are elective (no Eagle required).  Note that popular ones are filling up quickly. Pay Mr. Browning as Troop 48 is having to pay the council quickly to hold the class registrations.  The cutoff is the 2/28 troop meeting.

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.

If any questions about the Troop 48 programs, contact Scoutmaster Julieann White