April 23, 2024 Troop 48 Announcements: 

Meeting focus:  Cumberland Gap prep / Scout rank for new members

Patrol Duty!!! Rotation  > April 

• Ceremonies:  > Phoenix 
• Food Box:  > Panther 
• Game Guides:  > Fox 
• PLC Host: > Flaming Arrow (done for April)
• Service: > Wolf (Clean up and leadership assistance) 
• Can Recycling:  > Shark (guided by Recycle Project Manager)
• West Bank: > Eagle 

Get registered for Cumberland Gap Truck-in and Backpacking (May 4-5)

Great trip for truck-in campers as well as serious backpackers. Campers will stay in the Wilderness Trail Campground and enjoy relaxed camping, hiking trails, the overlook, and the visitor center with interpretive Wilderness Road museum. Backpackers will hike the challenging trail to Sand Cave. Please see the trip sheet for details and T48.org sign up soon. Everyone will have a great time!!

Patrol/Troop Elections – Change to Class B uniform  (May 7)

Time to determine leadership roles within the patrols plus Senior Patrol Leader.  Every patrol binder should have a copy of the patrol and troop job descriptions, so please review as a group before this date.  It is also when uniform expectations change from formal to casual, thus until November any scouting or troop themed shirt with official green scout pants and socks. 

Backpacking Introduction at Bays Mountain Park (May 18-19)

Introduction to backpacking by trekking to the primitive campground past Feagans Gap in Bays Mountain Park for an overnighter. Good for new scouts as it starts with pack inspection at CHPC to ensure the right gear is present.  Good for those who need backpacking cooking for the merit badge if they step forward to take lead on meal planning. Sign up on T48.org and pay $5 camping fee (scouts and adults) to troop treasurer.

Summer Camp (June 16-22) 

Full payment is due now to Mr. Browning as the troop is making final payment to council. Flaming Arrow was first to have all attending registered in T48.org and fully paid to win the Patrol Summer Camp Challenge.  Second place was Leadership Corps. Third, Shark. 

Tuesday planning 

30 April Game and patrol box cleaning 

MAY Cumberland Gap / intro to backpacking  Backpacking/Hiking skills

7 Elections 

14 Backpack Talk – Pack in gym 

21 Capture the Flag 

28 CDC planning new scout

Upcoming Events 

17-19 May OA Spring Induction at Camp Davy Crockett 

25 May Flag memorial dedication

12-14 July Hungry Mother SP swimming adventure 

16 July Tuesday Meeting (Summer Bash) at Bays Mountain

9-11 August Dick Tracy Rock 

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 

We need 7 more to register! 

December 27 – 30, 2024

See New York City decorated for Christmas!! An excellent sightseeing tour of NYC is planned including Central Park, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Broadway, Times Square and many other sights in the “Big Apple”. Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral and watch ice skating and see the huge Christmas tree at Rockefeller Plaza! Ride to the Top of One World Trade Center! Take a boat tour on the Hudson River near Liberty Island to see The Statue of Liberty as well as Ellis Island!  Tour includes reserved seat tickets to Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular featuring the world famous Rockettes! Accommodations are located in the heart of the Theater District in Manhattan. What a way to start the Christmas Season!

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TROOP-48-Trip-to-New-York-2024.pdf

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/New-York-City-Trip-December-2024.pdf

DEPOSIT: $100 Per Person – trip needs 7! More participants by April 29th 

You need to register now and pay the $100 deposit to keep this trip alive.

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

Volunteer : 

1. Friday, April 19. 3-6PM Pollinator garden work at Jefferson. (no flier- JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY)Note ! If Friday at Jefferson get rained out they may do Saturday am. Mrs Wilkins will let T48 know. 
2. Saturday, April 20. 9-11AM Keep Kingsport Beautiful Clean up meet at the Splash Pad.
3. Monday, April 22. 3:15-4:15PM DB Environmental Club campus Clean up- DBHS stem lobby.
4. Monday, April 22. 6-7PM Pedal and Plant:  bike and plant on the greenbelt (have an adult and a helmet). Meet at Industry Drive trailhead.
5. Saturday and Sunday, April 27&28. lots of times, lots of jobs Exchange Place Kingsport garden Fair. contact Sue Cadwallader at  epfestivals.gf@gmail.com.

Citizenship in the World for current and people who are working on it at coming up at camp- 

“RQ7: Do TWO of the following (with your parent’s permission) and share with your counselor what you have learned: 

1. b. c. d. & 

e. Participate in or attend an international event in your area, such as an ethnic festival, concert, or play.”

Please note- this is on a college campus.  Have permission from your folks and have a buddy or an adult with you.

Contact Mrs.Wilkins for more information 

Julieann White

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48

This Weekend:

OMBO – Operation Merit Badge Opportunity (Saturday, April 13)

Merit Badge University just for Troop 48.  Register your top two picks for classes on T48.org (choices filled by order of submission) from Citizenship in Society (reserved for upper ranks/ older scouts), Game Design, Personal Management, Sustainability, or service option for Citizenship in the Community at Hope Haven morning and then Petworks afternoon.  

April 16, 2024 Troop 48 and Announcements: 

4/16 New Scout Parent Meeting – Introduction continued on how to obtain information, ask questions, key unit leaders, scout accounts, outing trip sheets and sign-ups (T48.org booking), and Court of Honor.  Time to gather and where will be announced during the meeting opening.  

Patrol Duty!!! Rotation  > April 

• Ceremonies:  > Phoenix 
• Food Box:  > Panther 
• Game Guides:  > Fox 
• PLC Host: > Flaming Arrow (COH/PLC 4/9)
• Service: > Wolf (Clean up and leadership assistance) 
• Can Recycling:  > Shark (guided by Recycle Project Manager)
• West Bank: > Eagle Please begin mowing 

April 16 < what planned?

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Cumberland Gap Truck-in and Backpacking (May 4-5)

Great trip for truck-in campers as well as serious backpackers. Campers will stay in the Wilderness Trail Campground and enjoy relaxed camping, hiking trails, the overlook, and the visitor center with interpretive Wilderness Road museum. Backpackers will hike challenging trail to Sand Cave. Please see the trip sheet for details and T48.org sign up soon. Everyone will have a great time!!

Patrol/Troop Elections – Change to Class B uniform  (May 7)

Time to determine leadership roles within the patrols plus Senior Patrol Leader.  Every patrol binder should have a copy of the patrol and troop job descriptions, so please review as a group before this date.  It is also when uniform expectations change from formal to casual, thus for the summary any scouting or troop themed shirt with official green scout pants and socks.. 

Backpacking Introduction at Bays Mountain Park (May 18-19)

Introduction to backpacking by trekking to the primitive campground past Feagans Gap in Bays Mountain Park for an overnighter. Good for new scouts as it starts with pack inspection at CHPC to ensure all needed gear is present.  Good for those who need backpacking cooking for the merit badge if they step forward to take lead on meal planning. Sign up on T48.org and pay $5 camping fee (scouts and adults) to troop treasurer.

Summer Camp (June 16-22) 

Full payment is due now to Mr. Browning. Patrol Competition – be the first to have all attending registered in T48 and fully paid to win the Patrol Summer Camp Challenge.

All scouts going to camp and are not wanting to be a CDC Cabin, need to complete the T48.org registration NOW!!!

Upcoming Events 

May 17-19 OA Spring Induction at Camp Davy Crockett 

May 25 Flag memorial dedication

12-14 July Hungry Mother SP swimming adventure 

16 July Tuesday Meeting (Summer Bash) at Bays Mountain

9-11 August Dick Tracy Rock 

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!! An excellent sightseeing tour of NYC is planned including Central Park, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Broadway, Times Square and many other sights in the “Big Apple”. Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral and watch ice skating and see the huge Christmas tree at Rockefeller Plaza! Ride to the Top of One World Trade Center! Take a boat tour on the Hudson River near Liberty Island to see The Statue of Liberty as well as Ellis Island!  Tour includes reserved seat tickets to Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular featuring the world famous Rockettes! Accommodations are located in the heart of the Theater District in Manhattan. What a way to start the Christmas Season!

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TROOP-48-Trip-to-New-York-2024.pdf

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/New-York-City-Trip-December-2024.pdf

DEPOSIT: $100 Per Person – trip needs 17! More participants by April 29th 

You need to register now and pay the $100 deposit to keep this trip alive.

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

Important for OA members : 

It’s time to pay your OA dues. See Langley or Nathan if you have any questions 

https://scoutingevent.com/713-OADues24

Class A event. All scouts can invite your friends and family to celebrate your achievements 

This Weekend :

Obed Truck in Camping, Hiking (Friday to Sunday, April 5 – 7) up dated information was sent to everyone registered

Registration on T48.org Trip sheet and information on the Junior Ranger program. You can earn a patch. This trip replaces our traditional Back Bone Rock trip due to park closure. Rappelling, bouldering, hiking, fishing, and truck-in camping, all available.Monday 4/8/24  Total Eclipse!!!

April 9 Eagles Court of Honor

Class A event. All scouts can invite your friends and family to celebrate your achievements 

Troop 48 and Announcements – April 9, 2024 

Scout cards: Scouts earn 75% commission. Money turn-in deadline extended to April 8.

Scouts only have to sell just under 50 cards to pay for summer camp!

4/16 New Scout Parent Meeting – Introduction continued on how to obtain information, ask questions, key unit leaders, scout accounts, outing trip sheets and sign-ups (T48.org booking), and Court of Honor.  Time to gather and where  will be announced during the meeting opening.  

Patrol Duty!!! Rotation  > April 

• Ceremonies:  > Phoenix 
• Food Box:  > Panther 
• Game Guides:  > Fox 
• PLC Host: > Flaming Arrow (COH/PLC 4/9)
• Service: > Wolf (Clean up and leadership assistance) 
• Can Recycling:  > Shark
• West Bank: > Eagle Please begin mowing 

OMBO – Operation Merit Badge Opportunity (Saturday, April 13)

Merit Badge University just for Troop 48.  Register your top two picks for classes on T48.org (choices filled by order of submission) from Citizenship in Society (reserved for upper ranks/ older scouts), Game Design, Personal Management, Sustainability, or service option for Citizenship in the Community at Hope Haven morning and then Petworks afternoon.  Automotive Maintenance class canceled due to lack of interest.

Cumberland Gap Truckin and Backpacking (May 4-5)

This is a great trip for truck-in campers as well as serious backpackers. Campers will stay in the Wilderness Trail Campground and enjoy relaxed camping, hiking trails, the overlook, and the visitor center with the great interpretive Wilderness Road museum. Backpackers will hike the challenging trail to Sand Cave. Please see the trip sheet for details and sign up soon. Everyone will have a great time!!

Summer Camp (June 16-22) 

Full payment is due now to Mr. Browning. Patrol Competition – be the first to have all attending registered in T48 and fully paid to win the Patrol Summer Camp Challenge.

All scouts going to camp and are not wanting to be a CDC Cabin, need to complete the T48.org registration NOW!!!

Save the dates :

April 13 Operation Merit Badge Opportunity

May 4 -5 Cumberland Gap truck-in camping/backpacking 

May 18-19 Beginning backpacking 

May 25 Flag memorial dedication

NEW YORK RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

December 27 – 30, 2024

See New York City decorated for Christmas!! An excellent sightseeing tour of NYC is planned including Central Park, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Broadway, Times Square and many other sights in the “Big Apple”. Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral and watch ice skating and see the huge Christmas tree at Rockefeller Plaza! Ride to the Top of One World Trade Center! Take a boat tour on the Hudson River near Liberty Island to see The Statue of Liberty as well as Ellis Island!  Tour includes reserved seat tickets to Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular featuring the world famous Rockettes! Accommodations are located in the heart of the Theater District in Manhattan. What a way to start the Christmas Season!

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TROOP-48-Trip-to-New-York-2024.pdf

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/New-York-City-Trip-December-2024.pdf

DEPOSIT: $100 Per Person – trip needs 17! More participants by April 29th 

You need to register now and pay the $100 deposit to keep this trip alive.

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

Important for  OA members : 

It’s time to pay your OA dues see Langley or Nathan if you have any questions 

https://scoutingevent.com/713-OADues24

Upcoming Events 

12-14 July Hungry Mother SP swimming adventure 

9-11 August Dick Tracy Rock 

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

14 September Navitat Canopy Adventure 

27-29 September Emerald Mine /Truck In 
— 

Julieann White

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48

This Weekend:

Happy Easter.  

May the joys of Easter fill your heart with happiness and gladness.

Troop 48 and Announcements – April,3, 2024 

April 9 Eagle Court of Honor (March 26 was cutoff for recognitions)

Scout cards: Scouts earn 75% commission. Money turn-in deadline extended to April 8.

Scouts only have to sell just under 50 cards to pay for summer camp!

New Scout Parent Meeting – Introduction on how to obtain information, ask questions, key unit leaders, scout accounts, outing trip sheets and sign-ups (T48.org booking), and Court of Honor.  Time to gather and where  will be announced during the meeting opening.  

Patrol Duty!!! Rotation  > April 

• Ceremonies:  > Phoenix 
• Food Box:  > Panther 
• Game Guides:  > Fox 
• PLC host: > Flaming Arrow (COH/PLC 4/9)
• Service (including All can recycling project):> Wolf 
• West Bank: > Eagle Please begin mowing 

Last chance!

Troop gear order was extending; until 

May 1 noted it would be beneficial for all of the new Scouts to get gear. This is definitely he last order before camp. 

Obed Truck in Camping, Hiking (Friday to Sunday, April 5 – 7) 

Registration on T48.org is Open. Trip sheet and information on the Junior Ranger program. You can earn a patch. This trip replaces our traditional Back Bone Rock trip due to park closure. Rappelling, bouldering, hiking, fishing, and truck-in camping, all available.

OMBO – Operation Merit Badge Opportunity (Saturday, April 13)

This event is a Merit Badge University just for Troop 48.  Register your top two picks for classes on T48.org (choices filled by order of submission) from Automotive Maintenance, Citizenship in Society (reserved for upper ranks/older scouts – only three slots left), Game Design, Personal Management, Sustainability, or service option for Citizenship in the Community at Hope Haven morning and then Petworks afternoon.  Need at least four scouts for Automotive Maintenance and also Game Design to offer those classes.

Summer Camp (June 16-22) 

Full payment is due to Mr. Browning by April 1. Patrol Competition – be the first to have all attending registered in T48 and fully paid to win the Patrol Summer Camp Challenge.

Register on T48.org to indicate preference for cabin, camp tent, hammock, or personal tent.

Mr. Hasler needs to know if you’re interested in going to summer camp to request more spaces to register for classes.  New scouts can register for classes before their youth application is processed.  Recommend Eagle Bound for early outdoor skills, Learn to Swim or Swimming merit badge, and an elective merit badge.

Save the dates :

April 5-6 OBED 

April 5-6 Webelos Woods, also IOLS training available

April 13 Operation Merit Badge Opportunity

May 4 -5 Cumberland Gap truck-in camping/backpacking 

May 18-19 Beginning backpacking 

May 25 Flag memorial dedication

NEW YORK RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

December 27 – 30, 2024

See New York City decorated for Christmas!! An excellent sightseeing tour of NYC is planned including Central Park, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Broadway, Times Square and many other sights in the “Big Apple”. Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral and watch ice skating and see the huge Christmas tree at Rockefeller Plaza! Ride to the Top of One World Trade Center! Take a boat tour on the Hudson River near Liberty Island to see The Statue of Liberty as well as Ellis Island!  Tour includes reserved seat tickets to Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular featuring the world famous Rockettes! Accommodations are located in the heart of the Theater District in Manhattan. What a way to start the Christmas Season!

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TROOP-48-Trip-to-New-York-2024.pdf

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/New-York-City-Trip-December-2024.pdf

DEPOSIT: $100 Per Person – trip needs 17! More participants by April 29th 

You need to register now and pay the $100 deposit to keep this trip alive.

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

Important for  OA members : 

It’s time to pay your OA dues see Langley or Nathan if you have any questions 

https://scoutingevent.com/713-OADues24

God & Life Youth Religious Program – If you are an older scout with interest in pursuing this religious award, please see Mr.Ken Sprinkle to learn more and order instruction materials.

Upcoming Events 

16-22 June Summer Camp – Camp Davy Crockett 

12-14 July Hungry Mother SP swimming adventure 

9-11 August Dick Tracy Rock 

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

27 August Troop 48 Court of Honor 

14 September Navitat Canopy Adventure 

27-29 September Emerald Mine /Truck In 

19 October The Channels Natural Area Preserve day hike 

9-10 November Troop 48 Shooting Fair 

27-31 December New York City Super Trip

Julieann White

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48

This Weekend:

Feed The Fire event. It is the 10th anniversary, which serves in honor of Weston Keeton who passed away following a heart and lung transplant. The family organizes this event each year for fire departments all over the world.  Please help by donating treats and drinks to local firefighters. 

Eagle Patrol is heading up Troop 48’s planning ans is meeting on Saturday, March 23rd at 10am for Feed the Fire in the CHPC parking lot. We will be delivering food to the two Fire Depts in Colonial Heights. If you want to help you can donate food, snacks, drinks, etc. They can be store bought or homemade. If you are unable to attend but want to donate items you can drop them off that morning at 9:45am at CHPC or contact Amy Taylor at 423-863-4943 if you need to meet at another time.

Troop 48 Announcements – March 26, 2024 

Scout cards: Scouts earn 75% commission  Money turn-in deadline is currently April 1.

Scouts only have to sell just under 50 cards to pay for summer camp!

Patrol Duty!!! Rotation for March > April 

• Ceremonies:  Panther > Phoenix 
• Food Box:  Fox > Panther 
• Game Guides:  Flaming Arrow > Fox 
• PLC host: Wolf > Flaming Arrow (COH/PLC 4/9)
• Service (including All can recycling project):  Eagle > Wolf 
• West Bank:  Phoenix > Eagle Please begin mowing 

Outdoor Code – Every scout and adult leader should learn the below words since used in some of the opening ceremonies for troop meetings: 

As an American, I will do my best to –

Be clean in my outdoor manners.

Be careful with fire.

Be considerate in the outdoors.

Be conservation minded.

Backpacking talk by Mr. Shone was interrupted by the fire alarm so that will be continued 3/26. Also distribution of Incomplete MB sheets from MBU and mandatory book check. Deadline for recognitions at April 9 Court of Honor (including Eagle biographies). 

Obed Truck in Camping, Hiking (Friday to Sunday, April 5 – 7) 

Registration on T48.org is Open. Trip sheet and information on the Junior Ranger program. You can earn a patch. This trip replaces our traditional Back Bone Rock trip due to park closure. Rappelling, bouldering, hiking, fishing, and truck-in camping, all available.

OMBO – Operation Merit Badge Opportunity (Saturday, April 13)

This event is a Merit Badge University just for Troop 48.  Register your top two picks for classes on T48.org from Automotive Maintenance, Citizenship in Society (reserved for upper ranks/older scouts – only three slots left), Game Design, Personal Management, Sustainability, or a community service option for Citizenship in the Community at Hope Haven morning and then Petworks afternoon.  Class sizes are limited to 12 each, so get your T48.org choices submitted early as filling by order of submission.  $2/person fee for using the church

Summer Camp (June 16-22) 

Full payment is due to Mr. Browning by April 1. Patrol Competition – be the first to have all attending registered in T48 and fully paid to win the Patrol Summer Camp Challenge.

Register on T48.org to indicate preference for cabin, camp tent, hammock, or personal tent.

Mr. Hasler needs to know if you’re interested in going to summer camp to request more spaces to register for classes.  New scouts can register for classes before their youth application is processed.  Recommend Eagle Bound for early outdoor skills, Learn to Swim or Swimming merit badge, and an elective merit badge.

Hiking merit badge

Mr. Shone is leading this Eagle-required merit badge, which is an alternative to Swimming or Cycling. Two more 10-mile and one 20-mile hikes remain to be planned and enjoyed.  Second adult leader is needed for each hike.

Save the dates :

April 5-6 Webelos Woods, also IOLS training available

April 9 Eagle Court of Honor (March 26 cutoff for recognitions)

May 4 -5 Cumberland Gap truck-in camping/backpacking

May 18-19 Beginning backpacking 

May 25 Flag memorial dedication

NEW YORK RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

December 27 – 30, 2024

See New York City decorated for Christmas!! An excellent sightseeing tour of NYC is planned including Central Park, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Broadway, Times Square and many other sights in the “Big Apple”. Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral and watch ice skating and see the huge Christmas tree at Rockefeller Plaza! Ride to the Top of One World Trade Center! Take a boat tour on the Hudson River near Liberty Island to see The Statue of Liberty as well as Ellis Island!  Tour includes reserved seat tickets to Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular featuring the world famous Rockettes! Accommodations are located in the heart of the Theater District in Manhattan. What a way to start the Christmas Season!

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TROOP-48-Trip-to-New-York-2024.pdf

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/New-York-City-Trip-December-2024.pdf

DEPOSIT: $100 Per Person – trip needs 17! More participants by April 29th 

You need to register now and pay the $100 deposit to keep this trip alive.

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

God & Life Youth Religious Program – If you are an older scout with interest in pursuing this religious award, please see Mr.Ken Sprinkle to learn more and order instruction materials.

This Weekend:
Feed The Fire event. It is the 10th anniversary, which serves in honor of Weston Keeton who passed away following a heart and lung transplant. The family organizes this event each year for fire departments all over the world.  Please help by donating treats and drinks to local firefighters. 

Eagle Patrol is heading up Troop 48’s planning ans is meeting on Saturday, March 23rd at 10am for Feed the Fire in the CHPC parking lot. We will be delivering food to the two Fire Depts in Colonial Heights. If you want to help you can donate food, snacks, drinks, etc. They can be store bought or homemade. If you are unable to attend but want to donate items you can drop them off that morning at 9:45am at CHPC or contact Amy Taylor at 423-863-4943 if you need to meet at another time.

Troop 48 Announcements – March 26, 2024 
Will be available on t48.org Thursday

Congratulations to Langley Brents He is Troop 48’s newest Eagle Scout, #182. We are so proud of this young man for all his accomplishments!!! Well Done!! Langley Brents

This Weekend:

Junior Leader Training (Saturday, March 16) 

<<  IMPORTANT FOR ALL PATROL LEADERSHIP REPRESENTATIVES .

This is mandatory leadership training for all new leadership representatives. Even if you have held a position in the past, please attend this event. If you hope to be in a leadership position in the future, also please attend. 8:00 am CHPC

Troop 48 Announcements – March 19, 2024 

Scout cards: Scouts earn 75% commission  Money turn-in deadline is currently April 1.

Scouts only have to sell just under 50 cards to pay for summer camp!

Patrol Duty!!! Rotation for March

• Ceremonies:  Panther
• Food Box:  Fox
• Game Guides:  Flaming Arrow 
• PLC host: Wolf (done 3/12)
• Service (including All can recycling project):  Eagle 
• West Bank:  Phoenix – time to start thinking about the first mowing of the season

Outdoor Code – Every scout and adult leader should learn the below words since used in some of the opening ceremonies for troop meetings: 

As an American, I will do my best to –

Be clean in my outdoor manners.

Be careful with fire.

Be considerate in the outdoors.

Be conservation minded.

March plans: 

19 Backpacking talk by Mr. Shone 

26 MBU clean up / Mandatory book check / Deadline for recognitions at April 9 Court of Honor  

Obed Truck in Camping, Hiking (Friday to Sunday, April 5 – 7) 

Registration on T48.org is Open. Trip sheet and information on the Junior Ranger program. You can earn a patch. This trip replaces our traditional Back Bone Rock trip due to park closure. Rappelling, bouldering, hiking, fishing, and truck-in camping, all available.

OMBO – Operation Merit Badge Opportunity (Saturday, April 13)

This event is a Merit Badge University just for Troop 48.  Register your top two picks for classes on T48.org from Automotive Maintenance, Citizenship in Society (reserved for upper ranks/older scouts), Game Design, Personal Management, or a community service option for Citizenship in the Community at Hope Haven morning and then Petworks afternoon.  Class sizes are limited to 12 each, so get your T48.org choices submitted early.  $2/person fee for using the church

Summer Camp (June 16-22) 

Full payment is due to Mr. Browning by April 1. Patrol Competition – be the first to have all attending registered in T48 and fully paid to win the Patrol Summer Camp Challenge.

Register on T48.org to indicate preference for cabin, camp tent, hammock, or personal tent.

Mr. Hasler needs to know if you’re interested in going to summer camp to request more spaces to register for classes.  New scouts can register for classes before their youth application is processed.  Recommend Eagle Bound for early outdoor skills, Learn to Swim or Swimming merit badge, and an elective merit badge.

Hiking merit badge

Mr. Shone is leading this Eagle-required merit badge, which is an alternative to Swimming or Cycling. Three 10-mile and one 20-mile hikes remain to be planned and enjoyed.  Second adult leader is needed for each hike.

Save the dates :

April 5-6 Webelos Woods, also IOLS training available

April 9 Eagle Court of Honor (March 26 cutoff for recognitions)

May 4 -5 Cumberland Gap truck-in camping/backpacking

May 18-19 Beginning backpacking 

May 25 Flag memorial dedication

NEW YORK RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

December 27 – 30, 2024

See New York City decorated for Christmas!! An excellent sightseeing tour of NYC is planned including Central Park, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Broadway, Times Square and many other sights in the “Big Apple”. Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral and watch ice skating and see the huge Christmas tree at Rockefeller Plaza! Ride to the Top of One World Trade Center! Take a boat tour on the Hudson River near Liberty Island to see The Statue of Liberty as well as Ellis Island!  Tour includes reserved seat tickets to Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular featuring the world famous Rockettes! Accommodations are located in the heart of the Theater District in Manhattan. What a way to start the Christmas Season!

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TROOP-48-Trip-to-New-York-2024.pdf

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/New-York-City-Trip-December-2024.pdf

DEPOSIT: $100 Per Person – trip needs 17! More participants by April . 29th 

You need to register now and pay the $100 deposit to keep this trip alive.

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

God & Life Youth Religious Program – If you are an older scout with interest in pursuing this religious award, please see Mr.Ken Sprinkle to learn more and order instruction materials.

Julieann White

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48

Troop 48 Announcements – March 12, 2024 

Scout cards: Scouts earn  75% commission 

Scouts only have to sell just under 50 cards to pay for summer camp!

Patrol Duty!!! Rotation for March

• Ceremonies:  Panther
• Food Box:  Fox
• Game Guides:  Flaming Arrow 
• PLC host:  Wolf  (PLC 3/12 6:30PM) 
• Service (including All can recycling project):  Eagle 
• West Bank (rake the playground under the swings):  Phoenix 

Outdoor Code – Every scout and adult leader should learn the below words since used in some of  the opening ceremonies for troop meetings: 

As an American, I will do my best to –

Be clean in my outdoor manners.

Be careful with fire.

Be considerate in the outdoors.

Be conservation minded.

Junior Leader Training (Saturday, March 16) <<  IMPORTANT MEETING FOR ALL PATROL LEADERSHIP REPRESENTATIVES .

This is a mandatory leadership training conference for all new leadership representatives . Even if you have held a position in the past please attend this meeting. If you hope to be in a leadership position in the future please attend.

Congratulations on your leadership position please get registered 

Wilderness Road District Camporee (Saturday, March 23) GET REGISTERED 

Registration is open at Sequoyah Council here. Cost is $20, A fundraiser at this event will help the OA NOAC trip in July. Please plan to attend this high energy, fun activity. Hawaiian Theme – wear your best Hawaiian Shirt. Hawaiian themed dinner. Music, Games, Stem, Shooting, Frontier Camp. Camping available Friday and Saturday night with your own coordination.

Registration closes 3-21-2024 

Obed Truck in Camping, Hiking (Friday to Sunday, April 5 – 7) 

Registration on T48.org is Open. Trip sheet and information on the Junior Ranger program. You can earn a patch. This trip replaces our traditional Back Bone Rock trip due to park closure. Rappelling, bouldering, hiking, fishing, and truck-in camping, all available.

OMBO – Operation Merit Badge Opportunity (Saturday, April 13)

This event is a Merit Badge University just for Troop 48.  Register your top two picks for classes on T48.org from Automotive Maintenance, Citizenship in Society (reserved for upper ranks/older scouts), Game Design, Personal Management, or a community service option for Citizenship in the Community at Hope Haven in the morning and Petworks in the afternoon.  Class sizes are limited to 12 each, so get your choices submitted early.  $2/person fee for using the church.

Summer Camp (June 16-22) 

Partial payment of $130 (including prior $25 deposit) is due now to Mr. Browning.

Register on T48.org to indicate preference for cabin, camp tent, hammock, or personal tent.

New scouts can register for classes before their youth application is processed.  Recommend Eagle Bound for early outdoor skills, Swimming merit badge, and an elective merit badge.

Hiking merit badge

Mr. Shone is leading this Eagle-required merit badge, which is an alternative to Swimming or Cycling. Three 10-mile and one 20-mile hikes remain to be planned and enjoyed.  Second adult leader is needed for each hike.

Save the dates :

April 5-6 Webelos Woods, also IOLS training available

April 9 Eagle Court of Honor (March 26 cutoff for recognitions)

NEW YORK RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

December 27 – 30, 2024

See New York City decorated for Christmas!! An excellent sightseeing tour of NYC is planned including Central Park, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Broadway, Times Square and many other sights in the “Big Apple”. Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral and watch ice skating and see the huge Christmas tree at Rockefeller Plaza! Ride to the Top of One World Trade Center! Take a boat tour on the Hudson River near Liberty Island to see The Statue of Liberty as well as Ellis Island!  Tour includes reserved seat tickets to Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular featuring the world famous Rockettes! Accommodations are located in the heart of the Theater District in Manhattan. What a way to start the Christmas Season!

DEPOSIT: $100 Per Person – trip needs 17! More participants by May. 29th 

You need to register now and pay the $100 deposit to keep this trip alive.

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

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TROOP-48-Trip-to-New-York-2024.pdf

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/New-York-City-Trip-December-2024.pdf

Order of the Arrow (OA) elections for 2024 were held at the March 4th troop meeting.  The OA 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. Youth must be under the age of 21, hold First Class rank or higher, have 15 nights of Scouting BSA camping within the past two years, and have approval by the Scoutmaster, be on the ballot.  

Congrats to our Order of the Arrow elected, who then have a service Ordeal on May 17-19:

CJ Hamilton Ryan Moncia Adam Moorman

Avery Keeton Ellie Keeton Lexi Lawrence Rhys Wilkins

This weekend:

Merit Badge University (Saturday, March 2 at Northeast State)Troop 48 will meet in the parking lot @7:45 and Julie Keeton and the leadership corps will take attendance, they will tend to registeation and then hand out packets. The Troop will then assemble together for opening ceremonies. 

Troop 48 Announcements – March 5, 2024 

Scout cards: Scouts earn  75% commission 

Scouts only have to sell just under 50 cards to pay for summer camp!

Patrol Duty!!! Rotation for : February >March

• Ceremonies:  >Panther
• Food Box:   >Fox
• Game Guides:  >Flaming Arrow 
• PLC host:  >Wolf  (PLC 3/12 6:30PM) 
• Service (including All can recycling project):  >Eagle 
• West Bank (rake the playground under the swings): > Phoenix 

Be Prepared!  Every scout should have a pencil or pen at troop meetings.

OA Help Needed – Help is needed for a Pack 250 Crossover on March,11 at 7:00 PM. Help is also needed for the Troop 250 OA Election on March 11 at 7:00 PM. Please contact Nathan to let him know if you can help and get directions. Please wear Class A with the OA sash.

OA Help Needed – Help is needed for a Pack 49 Crossover on March 4th at 7:00 PM. Help is needed for a Pack 387 OA Election on March 4th at 7:00 PM. Please contact Nathan to let him know if you can help and get directions. Please wear Class A with the OA sash.

March 5 Troop Meeting – OA Elections, please attend. We must have 50% of active scouts attend for a valid election. Troop 48B and 48G both have four outstanding candidates each.

Wilderness Road District Camporee (Saturday, March 23) GET REGISTERED 

Registration is open at Sequoyah Council here. Cost is $20, A fundraiser at this event will help the OA NOAC trip in July. Please plan to attend this high energy, fun activity. Hawaiian Theme – wear your best Hawaiian Shirt. Hawaiian themed dinner. Music, Games, Stem, Shooting, Frontier Camp. Camping available Friday and Saturday night at your own coordination.

Registration closes 3-11-2024 

Obed Truck in Camping, Hiking (Friday to Sunday April 5 – 7) 

Registration on T48.org is Open. Trip sheet and information on the Junior Ranger program. You can earn a patch. This trip replaces our traditional Back Bone Rock trip due to park closure. Rappelling, bouldering, hiking, fishing, and truck-in camping, all available.

Summer Camp (June 16-22) 

Partial payment of $130 (including prior $25 deposit) is due now to Mr. Browning.

Register on T48.org to indicate preference for cabin, camp tent, hammock, or personal tent.

Hiking merit badge

Mr. Shone is leading this Eagle-required merit badge, which is an alternative to Swimming or Cycling. Three 10-mile and one 20-mile hikes remain to be planned and enjoyed.  Second adult leader is needed for each hike.

Save the dates :

March 16  JLT 

April 5-6 Webelos Woods, also IOLS training available

April 9 Eagle Court of Honor (March 26 cutoff for recognitions)

April 13 OMBO (T48.org registration will open in March)

NEW YORK RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

December 27 – 30, 2024

See New York City decorated for Christmas!! An excellent sightseeing tour of NYC is planned including Central Park, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Broadway, Times Square and many other sights in the “Big Apple”. Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral and watch ice skating and see the huge Christmas tree at Rockefeller Plaza! Ride to the Top of One World Trade Center! Take a boat tour on the Hudson River near Liberty Island to see The Statue of Liberty as well as Ellis Island!  Tour includes reserved seat tickets to Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular featuring the world famous Rockettes! Accommodations are located in the heart of the Theater District in Manhattan. What a way to start the Christmas Season!

DEPOSIT: $100 Per Person – trip needs 35 participants by Feb. 29th (very soon)

You need to register now and pay the $100 deposit to keep this trip alive.

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

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TROOP-48-Trip-to-New-York-2024.pdf

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/New-York-City-Trip-December-2024.pdf–

Julieann White

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48