July 30, 2024 Troop 48 Announcements: 

Meeting Planning  :

Cook off patrol box competition. Each patrol should have a meal plan and a food buyer! 

Awards cutoff for August 13 EAGLE Court of Honor

⭐️Please remember!!!  July 27-Aug 3 = NO GYM entrance as CHPC has a Garage Sale…

The gym will be off limits.  Actual sale is on Aug 2-3 if you want to shop. On July 30, the troop meeting will start in the Jones Building (enter from the front) !! Then shift to the garage area for the cooking competition. 

Get signed up on T48.org!!!

Dick Tracy Rock, Friday, Aug 9 at 4:00 PM – Sunday, Aug 11 at 5:00 PM

We are offering a Friday night experience to older youth (age 14 by September 1st and First Class rank). All others are welcome to join on Saturday (8:00 AM CHPC) for what would be a standard DTR weekend. THIS IS NOT A TRUCK IN EVENT. DO NOT TAKE PATROL BOXES, LARGE STOVES, ETC.  Trip Sheet  Packing List

Grayson Highlands Backpack/Truck-In, Saturday, Aug 24 7 AM – Sunday, Aug 25 3 PM 

*Space is limited to 30 truck-in campers and 16 backpackers (looking for 7 to 8 drivers)

Trip consists of 2 parts: 

(A) 9-mile Backpacking Trip from Visitor Center parking lot at Massie Gap to “Scales” area via part of the Appalachian Trail and Wilson Creek Trail. Camping will be west of Third Peak. Trails are rated “moderate difficulty.”

(B) Truck-in Camping in the Hickory Ridge Campground, check-in at 4:00 PM. Sites 15, 16, 17, 18, and 20 are available with 2 vehicles per site and 6 persons per site. Day hikes and blueberry

picking are special activities available. Will hold a campfire, so bring stories, jokes, and songs to share. Church services are planned for Sunday. Vehicle shuttles will be used between the campground and Massie Gap.  Booking and Trip Sheet

Surgoinsville Labor Day Flag Retirement, Saturday Aug 31 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm   

Come participate in a Flag Retirement Ceremony at the Surgoinsville Riverfront Festival. Enjoy live music, games, inflatables, and meet veterans helping retire the flags.

Patrol Duties!!! July / August 

• Ceremonies: Wolf / Flaming Arrow 
• Food Box: Shark / Wolf 
• Game Guides:  Eagle / Shark
• PLC Host (August 13 COH ) and troop set-up (each week): Phoenix / Eagle
• Service: Panther / Phoenix (Clean up  and leadership assistance) 
• Can Recycling:  Fox / Panther 
• Grounds:  Flaming Arrow / Fox  (Please rake the playground mulch, put rocks back in garden beds that are in the parking lot, empty trash by the play yard and pick up litter around church grounds.) 

All are invited to join CHPC events :  

August 2-3 CHPC yard sale!!!!  

August 4 Rally Day and Blessing of the Backpacks. Would love any scouts to attend who wish to participate as we celebrate students and educators getting back to school. 

August 9 Annual August Splash Down at Kingsport aquatic center from 6:30-8pm. Free for all 

August 25 for our Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing Event! 10am.  Help those in need. Our challenge is to pack 16,750 meals in two hours. 

Troop outings:

14 September Navitat Canopy Adventure (T48.org booking open)

27-29 September Emerald Mine /Truck In (T48.org booking open)

NEW YORK RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, December 27 – 30, 2024 

More seats to get registered ! Pay $100 deposit to Mr. Browning.

See New York City decorated for Christmas!! 

Final Payment is due by Nov. 27th. PRICE PER PERSON: Quad room split $1,410

Fundraising for NYC Trip: See Mrs. White to support a scout by buying Krispy Kreme Card or Little Caesar pizza (We have bought a lot of cards. Please take some and sell them or we lose money).

Silent Auction at the Bash was fun and a great success. The cooler raffle was drawn on Tuesday.   Congratulations to Christine Browning (and Jerry/Nathan).

Thank you to all who attended the Bash. 

It was a great success with lots of fun!!

Fun Fest Parade (Friday, July 19, meet at 6pm) 

Lineup enters at the intersection of Clay and Market Streets.  Parade runs along Center and Sullivan Streets.  Pack/Troop will line up well in advance so actual location of meetup will be communicated that afternoon.  Facebook or call Alex Johnston  (423) 366-9900  

Crazy 8 Race (Saturday, July 20)

Julie Keeton (423) 914-4581 will start putting together medals with her team at 1:00pm until 3:00-4:00pm. Time is approximate due to how long it takes to assemble. No scouts should be left without a parent to pick them up after completion. This team is not handing out the medals. 

Beth Dunnivant (423) 360-8249 will be the adult leadership for handing out the medals. 

Medals hand-out team needs to arrive at 4:00pm. We can definitely help with water and anything the field staff asks. (We have even made announcements in the past.) 

Patrick Monk (423) 967-9704 will be setting up the Barking Lot at 4:00pm, which is located just before entrance to the stadium where there will be a banner and We Run Events Tent. 

Everyone please be in the stadium at 4:00pm to help with the Little 8 race. Mostly organizing and helping with the kids. We need at least 10 volunteers but better with as many as can be there. We will then split into groups to help with handing out award medals and working the barking lot. 

The Almost Crazy 3K Run/Walk starts at 7:58pm, and the Crazy 8s 8K Run starts at 8:58pm. The Barking Lot should be set up and ready to go by 7:30pm.  We are expecting about 500 in the 3K and at least 2500 in the 8K.  Culligan will provide water and cups and coolers to pour the water. We will bring the table. Bring a dog dish and water bowl.

We have your t-shirts ready for your arrival. This event will occur regardless of weather!

Virgin Falls Intermediate Backpacking (Friday-Sunday, July 26-28)

Five waterfalls over a two-night camping/backpacking trip. Please contact Dylan Lawrence (423) 433-9432 for information!!

July 23, 2024 Troop 48 Announcements:

Attention all Quartermasters. Please be at Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church at 6:30pm Tuesday to organize the garage. 

Patrol boxes must be cleaned!  

Summer camp incomplete Merit Badge information is available. 

See Mrs. Tanner for Incomplete MB sheets.  Several can readily be finished before the July 30 cutoff for the Eagle Court of Honor.  For those who took Eagle Bound, book checks are needed to update your handbooks with the skills you learned and demonstrated.  Some have already started BUT we still have many that have not. 

Patrol Duties!!! 

• Ceremonies:  Wolf
• Food Box: Shark 
• Game Guides:  Eagle 
• PLC Host (July 9) and troop set-up (each week): Phoenix 
• Service: Panther (Clean up  and leadership assistance) 
• Can Recycling:  Fox  
• Grounds:  Flaming Arrow (Former West Bank which Venturing Crew is handling. Duties are now on Tuesday nights please rake the playground mulch, put rocks back in garden beds that are in the parking lot, empty trash by the play yard and pick up litter around church grounds.) 

July Troop Meeting Planning 

Cooking theme 

23 Safe swim 

30 Cook off patrol box competition 

Hold the dates:

9-11 August Dick Tracy Rock (T48.org booking is open)

13 August Eagle Court of Honor (cutoff for recognition is 30 July) 

24-25 August Backpack / Truck-In at Grayson Highlands (T48.org booking open)

14 September Navitat Canopy Adventure (T48.org booking open)

27-29 September Emerald Mine /Truck In (T48.org booking open)

NEW YORK RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 

More seats to get registered ! Pay $100 deposit to Mr. Browning.

December 27 – 30, 2024

See New York City decorated for Christmas!! 

Final Payment is due by Nov. 27th. PRICE PER PERSON: Quad room split $1,410

Fundraising for NYC Trip: See Mrs. White to support a scout by buying Krispy Kreme card or Little Caesar pizza

Silent Auction at the Bash was fun and a great success. The cooler raffle will be drawn on Tuesday.   You can still get a raffle ticket 

Igloo Cooler is full of fresh meat, $225 value, $10 per ticket. 

Dylan will be having another workday on Thursday from 5:30-8:30 (Michael and Tonya will be the 2 leaders. We will be applying a skim coat of compound to the walls and ceiling. 

Location: Jeremiah School (1502 Knob Creek Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604)Call Dylan for more details (423) 433-9432

Many people need to RSVP for Troop 48 Fun Summertime Bash 

(Tuesday, July 16) 

Please Sign Up Now on T48.org!! We need a good head count by Monday, July 15th  to order the correct amount of the main BBQ pork entree. Families, please sign up to bring a side dish, or supplies. Note, we have enough people signed up to bring desserts. We need vegetable and potato sides and salads.

Eastman Shelter 28, 30, and Amphitheater – 4 to set up 6-10 Party (feast at 7 PM)

Plan ahead and invite your family, friends and alumni scouters!!

Fun, Fellowship, Food, Games, Music, Inspiration – Let’s Parrrteee

Silent Auction at the Bash.  The auction bidding will conclude at 8 PM. FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE TROOP 48 NEW YORK CITY TRIP IN DECEMBER

Please sell tickets for the Fresh Meats Cooler. $200 in value $10 ticket

Sign up for Crazy 8 Race (Saturday, July 20) Please sign up on T48.org.  We need people !!! 2 or more from each patrol!!!

Julieann White

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

If you’re having trouble registering for events on T48.org, send Mr. Browning a text.

(423) 579-4569

Riley Ketchum Eagle Project Workdays

July 5th (Friday)  9 AM – 2 PM

July 6th (Saturday) Time TBD (Dependent on Friday)

Southview Community Park

We will be painting and staining wood on dugout roofs. Bring clothes that you don’t care to stain. Good opportunity for service hours.

Pork Butt Fundraiser 

Volunteers Needed to help prepare the Pork on Friday, July 5th. Meet at Randy English’s Cabinet Shop (5236 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport) at 5:00 PM. Please help Saturday July 6th at 8:00 AM to help wrap the meat, add brown sugar and butter, and return to the smoker. Butts can be picked up English’s Cabinet Shop from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM.

Please arrive to pick up the meat on Saturday July 6th at noon at English’s Cabinet Shop. Call Julieann or Jerry to make other arrangements.

Goodwill opportunity

We are hosting Troop 1 (a girl troop from Mississippi) on Saturday, July, 6th  here at CHPC.  7 adults (4 female and 3 male) plus 9 female scouts. Troop 48 has volunteers providing the food. We invite our scouts to come and greet the Troop!!

July 9, 2024 Troop 48 Announcements:

PLC @6:30 for all troop-level youth leadership

Quartermasters.  Patrol boxes must be cleaned before Hungry Mother trip! 

Troop 48 Fun Summertime Bash (Tuesday, July 16) 

Please Sign Up Now on T48.org!! We need a good head count by Monday, July 15th  to order the correct amount of the main BBQ pork entree. Families, please sign up to bring a side dish, or supplies. Note, we have enough people signed up to bring desserts. We need vegetable and potato sides and salads.

Eastman Shelter 28, 30, and Amphitheater – 4 to 10 PM (feast at 7 PM)

Plan ahead and invite your family, friends and alumni scouters!!

Fun, Fellowship, Food, Games, Music, Inspiration – Let’s Parrrteee

Silent Auction at the Bash.  The auction bidding will conclude at 8 PM. FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE TROOP 48 NEW YORK CITY TRIP IN DECEMBER

Please sell tickets for the Fresh Meats Cooler.

Win an Igloo Cooler full of fresh Meats 

for your summer cookouts!! 

Over $200 in value. $10 per ticket.​​  

You do not have to attend to win.

2 Ribeye Steaks, 6 Petite Sirloin Steaks, Nathan Hot Dogs, 

Brats, 8 Angus Hamburger Patties

Patrol Duties in July!!! 

• Ceremonies:  Wolf
• Food Box: Shark 
• Game Guides:  Eagle (pick something besides basketball.  Those who took Indian Lore MB at camp need to teach a game to a group.)
• PLC Host (July 9) and troop meeting set-up (each week): Phoenix
• Service: Panther (Clean up meeting and leadership assistance) 
• Can Recycling:  Fox 
• Grounds:  Flaming Arrow (Former West Bank which Venturing Crew is handling. Duties are now on Tuesday nights please rake the playground mulch, put rocks back in garden beds that are in the parking lot, empty trash by the play yard and pick up litter around church grounds.) 

July Troop Meeting Planning 

Cooking theme

9 PLC / plan meal 

16 PARTY 

23 Safe swim 

30 Cook off patrol box competition 

Hungry Mother SP swimming adventure (12-14 July)

Sign up is closed with 20 going!!!  Food planning on Tuesday.

Crazy 8 Race (Saturday, July 20) 

Please sign up on T48.org.  We need people !!! 2 or more from each patrol!!! 

USA 8K National Championship where top USA runners travel to these premier events with the hopes of being named the national champion at that distance.  The Crazy 8s 8K has been approved by USA Track & Field to host the 8K championships for 2022 – 2025.   

Barking Lot – Handing out Medals 

Assembling medals 

Running /Walking 

Hold the date:

9-11 August Dick Tracy Rock

13 August Eagle Court of Honor (cutoff for recognition is 30 July) 

24-25 August Backpack / Truck-In at Grayson Highlands 

14 September Navitat Canopy Adventure 

27-29 September Emerald Mine /Truck In 

NEW YORK RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 

December 27 – 30, 2024

See New York City decorated for Christmas!! 

More seats to get registered ! Pay $100 deposit to Mr. Browning.

Fundraising for NYC Trip:

We have multiple amazing fundraisers coming your way, things that you will both enjoy doing and participating in while bringing down the fee for this amazing adventure.

Support a scout if you would like to buy a Krispy Kreme card or little Caesar pizza kit see Julieann White. 

— 

Julieann White

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48

Date July 6th, 2024
Time: TBD (Dependent on Friday)
Location: Southview Community Park
Description: We will be painting and staining wood on dugout roofs. Bring clothes that you don’t care to stain. This will be a good opportunity for service hours.

Date: July 5th, 2024 (Friday)
Time: 9 AM – 2 PM
Location: Southview Community Park
Description: We will be painting and staining wood on dugout roofs. Bring clothes that you don’t care to stain. This will be a good opportunity for service hours.

Eagle Project Workdays 

Select your opportunity – you help two different projects with different skill ranges.  Both will have a cooler with water and lunch. Good opportunities to earn service hours.

Riley Ketchum

June 29th (Saturday) 9 AM – 2 PM

Location: Southview Community Park (401 Rock Springs Rd)

Description: We will be building the frame of the roofs of the two dugouts on the main baseball field.  Please bring necessary safety equipment such as work gloves and safety glasses.  

Dylan Lawrence 

June 29th (Saturday) 10:30 AM – 4 PM  Depending on how much we accomplish on Saturday,  a tentative workday is also planned for June 30th (Sunday) from noon – 3 PM.  

Location: Jeremiah School (1502 Knob Creek Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604)

Description: We will remove wallpaper and prepare the ceiling and walls for painting. Anyone with drywall repair skills would be greatly appreciated.

Goodwill opportunity:

We are hosting Troop 1 (a girl troop from Mississippi) on Saturday, June 29, and Saturday, July 7, one night in each direction here at CHPC.  7 adults (4 female and 3 male) plus 9 female scouts. Troop 48 will provide breakfast and some treats. They will arrive between 6-7 pm on June 29th and mid afternoon on July 6th.

July 2, 2024 Troop 48 Announcements:

Calling all Quartermasters. Please be at Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church at 6:30 pm Tuesday to organize the garage and troop office. After coming back from summer camp, there is much work to be done. 

 Patrol boxes must be cleaned before the Hungry Mother trip. 

Summer camp incomplete MB information will be available. Troop 48 completed 108 merit badges during the week, We have around 72 sheets to hand out.  Several can readily be finished before the 30 July cutoff for Court of Honor.  For those who took Eagle Bound, book checks are needed to update your handbooks with the skills you learned and demonstrated.

Patrol Duty!!! 

• Ceremonies:  Wolf
• Food Box: Shark 
• Game Guides:  Eagle (pick something besides basketball.  Those who took Indian Lore MB at camp need to teach a game to a group.)
• PLC Host (July 9) and troop meeting set-up (each week): Phoenix
• Service: Panther (Clean up meeting and leadership assistance) 
• Can Recycling:  Fox 
• Grounds:  Flaming Arrow (Former West Bank which Venturing Crew is handling. Duties are now on Tuesday nights please rake the playground mulch, put rocks back in garden beds that are in the parking lot, empty trash by the play yard and pick up litter around church grounds.) 

July Troop Meeting Planning 

Cooking theme

2 QM clean 

9 PLC / plan cook off 

16 PARTY 

23 Safe swim 

30 Cook off patrol box competition 

Sign up: 

Hungry Mother SP swimming adventure (12-14 July)

T48.org registration is now open. Truck-in camping in group site for up to 20 members, no vehicles (park in nearby lot) and/or individual campsites for up to 6 members and 2 vehicles. If fishing, a VA license is required for those over 16 yrs (Online: www.gooutdoorsvirginia.com or by Phone (804) 367-1000 during regular business hours). Lake rental equipment includes canoes, kayaks, fishing kayaks, paddleboards, paddle boats and hydrobikes. Note: All food/beverages must be stored in an approved bear-proof container, your locked vehicle or hard-sided camper at all times unless being eaten, prepared, or transported. Plan your menus accordingly. 

Please get signed up for Crazy 8 Race. (Saturday, July 20) 

We need people !!! 2 or more from each patrol!!! 

We Run Events will once again be host to the USA 8K National Championship.

The USA Track & Field sanctions a circuit of national championships for different road race distances across the country.  The top USA runners travel to these premier events with the hopes of being named the national champion at that distance.  The Crazy 8s 8K has been approved by USA Track & Field to host the 8K championships for 2022 – 2025.   

Barking Lot – Handing out Medals 

Assembling medals 

Running /Walking 

Hold the date:

9-11 August Dick Tracy Rock

13 August Eagle Court of Honor (cutoff for recognition is 30 July) 

24-25 August Backpack / Truck-In at Grayson Highlands 

14 September Navitat Canopy Adventure 

27-29 September Emerald Mine /Truck In 

NEW YORK RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 

More seats to get registered ! Pay $100 deposit to Mr. Browning.

We have started fundraising!! Support a scout if you would like to buy a Krispy Kreme card or little Caesar pizza kit see Julieann White. 

December 27 – 30, 2024

See New York City decorated for Christmas!! 

Final Payment is due by Nov. 27th, 2024. PRICE PER PERSON: Quad room split $1,410

Fundraising for NYC Trip:

We have multiple amazing fundraisers coming your way, things that you will both enjoy doing and participating in while bringing down the fee for this amazing adventure.Please talk to family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, etc. and order Pork Butts for the fundraiser. Order more than one and freeze it for future BBQ feasts. 

Pork Butt Fundraiser happening now: Volunteers Needed

Please plan to help prepare the Pork on Friday, July 5th. Meet at Randy English’s Cabinet Shop at 5:00 PM. Please arrive to pick up the meat on Saturday morning, July 6th. Meat will be taken to CHPC for pickup by customers.

Get order forms from the event calendar for the trip. Orders and money must be turned in to Mr. Browning by Monday, July 1st.

Troop 48 Fun Summertime Bash (Tuesday, July 16) Please Sign Up Now!! We need a good head count 

Registration is open until 

Monday, July 15th.

 to order the correct amount of the main BBQ pork entree. Families, please sign up to bring a side dish, or supplies.

Eastman Shelter 28, 30, and Amphitheater – 4 to 10 PM (feast at 7 PM)

Plan ahead and invite your family friends and alumni scouters!!

Fun, Fellowship, Food, Games, Music, Inspiration – Let’s Parrrteee

If you have nice Nic-Nacs, Gift Cards, Household Items, Furniture, etc. that you no longer need or have room for, consider donating them for a Silent Auction at the Bash.  The auction bidding will conclude at 8 PM. FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE TROOP 48 NEW YORK CITY TRIP IN DECEMBER

— 

Julieann White

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48

Location: Jeremiah School (1502 Knob Creek Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604)

June 29th (Saturday) 10:30 AM – 4 PM  Depending on how much we accomplish on Saturday,  a tentative workday is also planned for June 30th (Sunday) from noon – 3 PM.  

Description: We will remove wallpaper and prepare the ceiling and walls for painting. Anyone with drywall repair skills would be greatly appreciated.

Welcome back from camp celebration !!!!

June 25, 2024 Troop 48 Announcements: 

Welcome back from camp !!!!

Sullivan Heights Middle School Ballfield Night (June 25)

When we return from camp, Troop 48 will have the traditional kickball night at the Sullivan Heights Middle School (former South HS) front ballfield.  Park in the lots or in front of the building but not along the main entrance road.  Forecast is for HOT, so bring your own (and labeled) water bottle. Each patrol will have an attendance sheet to fill out (so wear Class B uniform).  Rain plans are a regular troop meeting at CHPC. 

Patrol Duty!!! If at the ballfield, then duties are skipped for the evening.

• Ceremonies:  Shark
• Food Box:  Eagle 
• Game Guides:  Phoenix (pick something besides basketball)
• PLC Host (done) and troop meeting set-up (each week):  Panther 
• Service:  Fox (Clean up meeting and leadership assistance) 
• Can Recycling:  Flaming Arrow 
• Grounds:  Wolf (Former West Bank which Venturing Crew is handling. Duties are now on Tuesday nights please rake the playground mulch, put rocks back in garden beds that are in the parking lot, empty trash by the play yard and pick up litter around church grounds.) 

Goodwill opportunity:

We are hosting Troop 1 (a girl troop from Mississippi) on Saturday, June 29, and Saturday, July 7, one night in each direction here at CHPC.  7 adults (4 female and 3 male) plus 9 female scouts. Troop 48 will provide breakfast and some treats. Please help with donations.

Sign up: 

Hungry Mother SP swimming adventure (12-14 July) 

T48.org registration is now open. Truck-in camping in group site for up to 20 members, no vehicles (park in nearby lot) and/or individual campsites for up to 6 members and 2 vehicles. If fishing, a VA license is required for those over 16 yrs (Online: www.gooutdoorsvirginia.com or by Phone (804) 367-1000 during regular business hours). Lake rental equipment includes canoes, kayaks, fishing kayaks, paddleboards, paddleboats and hydrobikes. Note: All food/beverages must be stored in an approved bear-proof container, your locked vehicle or hard-sided camper at all times unless being eaten, prepared, or transported. Plan your menus accordingly. 

Troop 48 Fun Summertime Bash (Tuesday, July 16) Please Sign Up Now!! We need a good head count ahead of time to order the correct amount of the main BBQ pork entree. Families, please sign up to bring a side dish, or supplies.

Eastman Shelter 28, 30, and Amphitheater – 4 to 10 PM (feast at 7 PM)

Plan ahead and invite your family friends and alumni scouters!!

Fun, Fellowship, Food, Games, Music, Inspiration – Let’s Parrrteee

If you have nice Nic-Nacs, Gift Cards, Household Items, Furniture, etc. that you no longer need or have room for, consider donating them for a Silent Auction at the Bash. FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE TROOP 48 NEW YORK CITY TRIP IN DECEMBER

Crazy 8 Race (July 20) 

We Run Events will once again be host to the USA 8K National Championship.

The USA Track & Field sanctions a circuit of national championships for different road race distances across the country.  The top USA runners travel to these premier events with the hopes of being named the national champion at that distance.  The Crazy 8s 8K has been approved by USA Track & Field to host the 8K championships for 2022 – 2025 and will be added to the USATF Running Circuit. 

Barking Lot – Handing out Medals 

Assembling medals 

Running /Walking 

Hold the date:

9-11 August Dick Tracy Rock

13 August Eagle Court of Honor (cutoff for recognition is 30 July) 

24-25 August Backpack / Truck-In at Grayson Highlands 

14 September Navitat Canopy Adventure 

27-29 September Emerald Mine /Truck In 

NEW YORK RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 

More seats to get registered ! Pay $100 deposit to Mr. Browning.

We have started fundraising!! Support a scout if you would like to buy a Krispy Kreme card or little Caesar pizza kit see Julieann White. We have multiple amazing fundraisers coming your way, things that you will both enjoy doing and participating in while bringing down the fee for this amazing adventure.

Pork Butt Fundraiser happening now:

Please talk to family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, etc. and order Pork Butts for the fundraiser. Order more than one and freeze it for future BBQ feasts. Butts to be available by Saturday morning, July 6th. Get order forms from the event calendar for the trip.

Orders and money must be turned in to Mr. Browning by Monday, July 1st.

December 27 – 30, 2024

See New York City decorated for Christmas!! 

Final Payment is due by Nov. 27th, 2024. PRICE PER PERSON: Quad room split $1,410

Congratulations to Noah Malik  He is Troop 48’s newest Eagle Scout, #183. We are so proud of this young man for all his accomplishments!!! Well done, Noah!!

Happy Father’s Day to our many amazing Scout Dad’s!! 

Summer Camp (June 16-22) Assemble @ CHPC: 10:30 AM June 16, 2024 Sunday. 

Please help!!! We need snack donations for the week of camp !!!!

We would like to put out healthy snacks throughout the day.  Our busy scouts need a little bit more than camp dining. 

We still have a few that need a physical form, including Part C! Bring them Sunday (letting Mr. Browning or Mrs. White know of this choice) or Email them ahead of time.   

Express Care 444 on Clinchfield Street Suite 202 has $30 walk-in sports physical. 

June 18, 2024 Troop 48 Announcements: 

We do have a normal Troop meeting!!! 

Patrol Duty!!! Rotation for June (and updated on T48.org)

• Ceremonies:  Shark
• Food Box:  Eagle 
• Game Guides:  Phoenix (pick something besides basketball)
• PLC Host (done) and troop meeting set-up (each week):  Panther 
• Service:  Fox (Clean up meeting and leadership assistance) 
• Can Recycling:  Flaming Arrow 
• Grounds:  Wolf (Former West Bank which Venturing Crew is handling. Duties are now on Tuesday nights please rake the playground mulch, put rocks back in garden beds that are in the parking lot, empty trash by the play yard and pick up litter around church grounds.) 

Tuesday troop meeting planning for June

18  For scouts not at camp, Mr. Overton, Mr. Hasler, and Mrs. Tanner will be at CHPC to focus on 1:1 advancement in a quieter setting.  Meet in front of/inside Jones Bldg.

25  Sullivan Heights Middle School Ballfield Night (June 25)

When we return from camp, Troop 48 will have the traditional kickball night at the Sullivan Heights Middle School (former South HS) front ballfield.  Park in the lots or in front of the building but not along the main entrance road.  Rain plans are a regular troop meeting at CHPC. 

Goodwill opportunity:

We are hosting Troop 1 (a girl troop from Mississippi) on Saturday, June 29, and Saturday, July 7, one night in each direction here at CHPC.  7 adults (4 female and 3 male) plus 9 female scouts. Troop 48 will provide breakfast and some treats. Please help with food donations.

Sign up:  We need you to sign up now for planning

Hungry Mother SP swimming adventure (12-14 July)

T48.org registration is now open. Truck-in camping in group site for up to 20 members, no vehicles (park in nearby lot) and/or individual campsites for up to 6 members and 2 vehicles. If fishing, a VA license is required for those over 16 yrs (Online: www.gooutdoorsvirginia.com or by Phone (804) 367-1000 during regular business hours). Lake rental equipment includes canoes, kayaks, fishing kayaks, paddleboards, paddleboats and hydrobikes. Note: All food/beverages must be stored in an approved bear-proof container, your locked vehicle or hard-sided camper at all times unless being eaten, prepared, or transported. Plan your menus accordingly. 

Sign up!!! 

Troop 48 Fun Summertime Bash (Tuesday, July 16) Please Sign Up Now!! We need a good head count ahead of time to order the correct amount of the main BBQ pork entree. Families, please sign up to bring a side dish, or supplies.

Eastman Shelter 28, 30, and Amphitheater – 4 to 10 PM (feast at 7 PM)

Plan ahead and invite your family friends and alumni scouters!!

Fun, Fellowship, Food, Games, Music, Inspiration – Let’s Parrrteee

If you have nice Nic-Nacs, Gift Cards, Household Items, Furniture, etc. that you no longer need or have room for, consider donating them for a Silent Auction at the Bash. FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE TROOP 48 NEW YORK CITY TRIP IN DECEMBER

Sign Up:Crazy 8 Race (July 20) 

We Run Events will once again be host to the USA 8K National Championship.

The USA Track & Field sanctions a circuit of national championships for different road race distances across the country.  The top USA runners travel to these premier events with the hopes of being named the national champion at that distance.  The Crazy 8s 8K has been approved by USA Track & Field to host the 8K championships for 2022 – 2025 and will be added to the USATF Running Circuit. 

Barking Lot – Handing out Medals 

Assembling medals 

Running /Walking 

Hold the date:

9-11 August Dick Tracy Rock

13 August Eagle Court of Honor 

24-25 August Backpack / Truck-In at Grayson Highlands 

14 September Navitat Canopy Adventure 

27-29 September Emerald Mine /Truck In 

NEW YORK RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 

More seats to get registered ! Pay $100 deposit to Mr. Browning.

We have started fundraising!! Support a scout if you would like to buy a Krispy Kreme card or little Caesar pizza kit see Julieann White. We have multiple amazing fundraisers coming your way, things that you will both enjoy doing and participating in while bringing down the fee for this amazing adventure.

Pork Butt Fundraiser happening now:

Please talk to family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, etc. and order Pork Butts for the fundraiser. Order more than one and freeze it for future BBQ feasts. Butts to be available by Saturday morning, July 6th. Get order forms from the event calendar for the trip.

Orders and money must be turned in to Mr. Browning by Monday, July 1st.

December 27 – 30, 2024

See New York City decorated for Christmas!! 

Final Payment is due by Nov. 27th, 2024. PRICE PER PERSON: Quad room split $1,410