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Summer Camp Class Availability Update

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2020 Summer Camp Class Reservations are Open!

Troop 48 is now registering for summer camp classes.  The council created sign-up form can be downloaded below – and paper copies are also available at troop meetings.  Let Mr. Hasler know of your choices either at a troop meeting or by email. Remember to select early to ensure your preferences are will be available…

2020-Summer-Camp-Sign-up-FormDownload

Changes to this form (as of March 6th):

  • Climbing merit badge is now offered as a morning (9am-noon) class and facilitated by Troop 48 adults.
  • COPE will be offered afternoons (2-5pm) also arranged by Troop 48 leaders.
  • Mountain Biking class has not yet been officially approved. Decision was still pending (but not likely) at start of April. Please advise of your interest, but pick back-up classes for the 9-11am slots.
  • Welding may be expanded to offer more evenings. Decision was still pending at start of April. Let Mr. Hasler know of your interest.

Minimum age requirements (by Sunday June 14th). 13 years old for: Climbing, COPE, CPR/AED Certification, Crockett’s Wild Frontier Marksmanship, Motorboating, Paddleboarding, Rifle Shooting, and Shotgun Shooting classes. 14 years old for Crockett Experience. 15 years old for BSA Lifeguard and Kayaking.

Additional fees are $5 for Chemistry, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Welding, and Wood Carving; $10 for Basketry, Cooking, Indian Lore, Leatherwork, Motorboating, Space Exploration, and Water Sports; $15 for Archery, Rifle Shooting, and Shotgun Shooting; $20 for Golf; $25 for Crockett Experience,; and $30 for Crockett’s Wild Frontier Marksmanship.

As of March 6th, FULL classes are 2pm Chess, Cooking, 3pm Animation/Graphic Arts; 5pm Snorkeling BSA; and 7pm Electricity, Radio, and Welding. Almost full are 9am Water Sports and 7pm Public Speaking. Let Mr. Hasler know of your interest in case slots come open! A few have made it into Snorkeling BSA and Electricity.

A live list of class availability can be found here. Note that the output has all weeks of CDC Summer Camp, thus scroll down to “Week 2 June 14-20”.

Available adult classes are BSA Lifeguarding on Monday-Thursday, SM/ASM Basic Leader Training on Monday, Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills on Tuesday thru Thursday, and Adult CPR/AED Certification on Thursday night.  Please advise Mr. Hasler to get adult leaders signed up for these to complete your training.

Troop 48 Scouting from Home

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Troop 48 can be active during this time of social distancing. This post will be updated as new information is gathered.

First action for online interaction and use of the internet is to have a current Cyber Chip (new or refreshed in past year). Use this link (https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/cyber-chip/) to Scouting BSA website to select the grade-appropriate course.  For the requirement to “teach Internet safety rules, behavior, and “netiquette” to… your patrol”, a email to your patrol copying the adult advisers is appropriate while the troop is not formally meeting. (Jack C. did this for the Wolf patrol.)

Remember that all electronic communication from and with scouts must at at least two adult leaders in the session or on the email.

For lower ranks, requirements starting with Repeat, Explain, Describe, and Tell can be done with a conference call having the scout, a parent, and an adult advisers assigned to your patrol). Demonstrate and Show requirements will need pictures or short video clips. None of these items must be publicly shared – or will be posted without specific permission of the scout and a parent.

For merit badges, please contact Mr. Hasler before starting one as Troop 48 is moving to comply with the certification of merit badge counselors. Make sure that you are working on the latest requirements which can be found at https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/merit-badges/ Not all requirements can be completed during social distancing, but many can be done at home in consultation with your merit badge counselor. (Avery is making a key lime pie – yum. Nathan B. completed Geocaching MB.)

Instructions for completing Citizenship in the Nation merit badge was distributed by Mr. Hasler to scouts who had started or were Life rank and still needed this Eagle-required MB.

Sequoyah Council is offering several advancement training opportunities at https://sequoyahcouncil.org/events/scouting-from-home/ I would highly recommend the Communications MB. The next cycle of three class sessions is to begin Monday, April 13. Registration has not yet been created.

Troop 48 uses the Troopmaster advancement tracking program instead of Scoutbook as stated by Sequoyah Council. Mr. Allen and Mr. Hasler are available to provide information and complete virtual book checks.

Sequoyah Council Scouting from Home

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Scouts, Scouters and Parents 

During these unchartered times, Sequouyah Council Volunteers are preparing some virtual Scouting opportunities so you and your child can continue Scouting.   

We will share these opportunities via the Council Facebook Page,  https://www.facebook.com/SequoyahCouncilBSA/, and the Council Website, https://sequoyahcouncil.org/. 

Please stay tuned, while waiting for the opportunities, please start Cyber Chip with your child. 

 Here is the link to the Cyber Chip requirements: https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/cyber-chip/ 

Yours in Scouting 

Judy Manis 

Council Virtual Scouting Chair 

IMPORTANT: Latest Developments COVID-19 Message from Sequoyah Council March 16, 2020

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Dear Scouting Family,
 
As situations continue to change regarding the health concerns around COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the impact on our community, we needed to update our Scouting family with the latest developments.
 
Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee followed the actions by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam in closing all schools for several weeks. As we follow the school schedule for our meetings and office hours, the Sequoyah Council Service Center and Scout Shop will be closed until April 5th. 2020. This closure will include all unit, district, and council functions. We will reevaluate the timeframe for closure as we learn more from local, state, and national health organizations. We ask that all Scouting families connect with us on our social media pages for the latest updates and information.
 
Service Center Support
The Sequoyah Council staff will be available to answer your questions and support needs by phone each Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00am-2:00pm. The Scout Shop will be available for phone and mail orders during those hours. The service center lobby will remain closed until April 5th.
 
Sequoyah staff members will be working at home during this closure. Each of us are reachable by phone and email for your Scouting needs.

Status of Unit Events (Packs, Troops, Crews, and Posts)
Effective immediately and until further notice, we are directing all units to suspend meetings and activities until April 5th. The storefront sale of Scout Cards will be rescheduled at the request of Food City and other card partners.
 
BSA Polices to Prevent the Spread of Illness
The Boy Scouts of America continues to have policies and procedures in place that help protect participants from contracting an illness at large Scouting events. These include the Annual Health and Medical Record and the Pre-Event Medical Screening Checklist.
 
Everyday Preventive Measures
Even with those important policies in place, it is critical that we all take these preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases:

  • Stay home when you feel sick.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, and wash your hands before and after doing so.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve/elbow, not your hands.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. 
  • Do not share personal items such as cups, water bottles, eating utensils, etc.
  • Avoid shaking hands.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

If you have a fever, cough, or other symptoms associated with COVID-19, or if you believe you may have been exposed to COVID-19, you should isolate yourself and not attend any Scouting events. People who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider immediately.

Should you have any questions or concerns about a specific upcoming event or activity, please reach out to your local District executive. We will do everything we can to answer your questions using the information available to us. 


      
 

Camp Class Registrations are OPEN!

Upcoming Events

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2020 Summer Camp Class Reservations are Open!

Troop 48 is now registering for summer camp classes.  The council created sign-up form can be downloaded below – and paper copies are also available at troop meetings.  Let Mr. Hasler know of your choices either at a troop meeting or by email. Remember to select early to ensure your preferences are will be available…

2020 Summer Camp Sign up FormDownload

Changes to this form (as of March 6th):

  • Climbing merit badge is now offered as a morning (9am-noon) class and facilitated by Troop 48 adults.
  • COPE will be offered afternoons (2-5pm) also arranged by Troop 48 leaders.
  • Mountain Biking class has not yet been officially approved. Decision at end of March. Please advise of your interest, but pick back-up classes for the 9-11am slots.
  • Welding may be expanded to offer more evenings. Decision also at end of March. Let Mr. Hasler know of your interest.

Minimum age requirements (by Sunday June 14th). 13 years old for: Climbing, COPE, CPR/AED Certification, Crockett’s Wild Frontier Marksmanship, Motorboating, Paddleboarding, Rifle Shooting, and Shotgun Shooting classes. 14 years old for Crockett Experience. 15 years old for BSA Lifeguard and Kayaking.

Additional fees are $5 for Chemistry, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Welding, and Wood Carving; $10 for Basketry, Cooking, Indian Lore, Leatherwork, Motorboating, Space Exploration, and Water Sports; $15 for Archery, Rifle Shooting, and Shotgun Shooting; $20 for Golf; $25 for Crockett Experience,; and $30 for Crockett’s Wild Frontier Marksmanship.

As of March 10th, FULL classes are 2pm Chess, Cooking, 3pm Animation/Graphic Arts; 5pm Snorkeling BSA; and 7pm Electricity, Radio, and Welding. Almost full are 9am Water Sports and 7pm Public Speaking. Let Mr. Hasler know of your interest in case slots come open! A few have made it into Snorkeling BSA and Electricity.

A live list of class availability can be found here. Note that the output has all weeks of CDC Summer Camp, thus scroll down to “Week 2 June 14-20”.