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Bike Rodeo Help 4/23/22

This coming Saturday the 23rd we are holding a Bike Rodeo for all the scouts and siblings that are interested. The event will be held in the parking lot of the Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church, note you will need to park in the front parking lot that faces the road. 

We will follow the schedule below.

11:30am – noon      

Check-in and Concessions

Your child’s bike will receive a safety inspection

Volunteers will be available to help with if minor repairs are needed

Pizza , drinks and other snacks will be available for purchase as a fundraiser

Noon – 12:30pm      

Safety and Maintenance Presentation

Key points of bike maintenance

Safety rules

Proper hand signals

12:30pm-1:50pm     

Event Rotations

Braking and Straight Line

Bag Toss and Winding Course

Slow Race and Coast for the Most

Slalom and Figure 8ight

1:50pm – 2pm          

Presentation of Certificates

If you have questions or want to volunteer please let us know.

Cub Scout IdeasCub Scout Pack 348 Leadership Committee

Julieann White 423-202-5668

Citizenship in Society MB: Star and Life Scouts important information!

Beginning July 1, 2022, the Citizenship in Society merit badge will be required!!!!

Attention Star and Life scouts!!!!

If you are working on getting your Eagle Scout something to think about is the newest merit badge that will be a requirement. 

If you do not have your BOR completed by 7/1/2022 . 

the Citizenship in Society merit badge:

Beginning July 1, 2022, the Citizenship in Society merit badge will be required for any youth seeking to achieve the prestigious Eagle Scout rank. The Boy Scouts of America introduces the Citizenship in Society Merit Badge, the newest merit badge for youth in the Scouts BSA program.Nov 1, 2021

The first MB workshop for the new Citizenship in Society Merit Badge will be held on June 11th at the Langston Centre in Johnson City. Hours look to be 9:00-1:00pmwith lunch included. Promo for this is going out in council newsletter on May 1. This merit badge MUST be done by a council approved representative until further notice. ( we are working on getting approved leadership)

We will need to know your availability so check your schedule and report PLEASE NOTE space will be limited! Mr. Hasler will be helping with the registration process. Please see him asap
Please read requirements carefully!!!!

1. Be active in your troop for at least six months as a Life Scout. The BSA’s Guide to Advancement

requires Scouts attend 75 percent of all meetings and 50 percent of all troop outings. 

2. As a Life Scout, demonstrate Scout Spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Tell how you have done your duty to God, how you have lived the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your everyday life, and how your understanding of the Scout Oath and Scout Law will guide your life in the future. List on your Eagle Scout Rank Application the names of individuals who know you personally and would be willing to provide a recom- mendation on your behalf, including parents/guardians, religious (if not affiliated with an organized religion, then

the parent or guardian provides this reference), educational, employer (if employed), and two other references.

3. Earn a total of 21 merit badges (10 more than required for the Life rank), including these 13 merit badges: (a) First Aid,

(b) Citizenship in the Community, (c) Citizenship in the Nation, (d) Citizenship in the World, (e) Communication,

(f) Cooking, (g) Personal Fitness, (h) Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving, (i) Environmental Science OR Sustainability, (j) Personal Management, (k) Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling, (l) Camping, and (m) Family Life. Beginning July 1, 2022, the Citizenship in Society merit badge will be required

You must choose only one of the merit badges listed in categories h, i, and k. Any additional merit badge(s) earned in those categories may be counted as one of your eight optional merit badges used to make your total of 21. ( this will be changed so that you will have 1 more required and 1 less optional July 1 2022 ) 

4. While a Life Scout, serve actively in your troop for six months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility11:

Boy Scout troop. Patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, senior patrol leader, troop guide, Order of the Arrow troop representative, den chief, scribe, librarian, historian, quarter- master, junior assistant Scoutmaster, chaplain aide, instructor, webmaster, or outdoor ethics guide.

Venturing crew. President, vice president, secretary, treasurer, den chief, historian, guide, quartermaster, chaplain aide, or out- door ethics guide.

Sea Scout ship. Boatswain, boatswain’s mate, purser, yeoman, storekeeper, crew leader, media specialist, specialist, den chief, or chaplain aide.

Lone Scout. Leadership responsibility in your school, religious organization, club, or elsewhere in your community.

5. While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or your community. (The project must benefit an organization other than the Boy Scouts of America.) A project proposal must be approved by the organization benefiting from the effort, your Scoutmaster and unit committee, and the council or district before you start. You must use the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, BSA publication 

Please meet with Chris Garrett if you are a life scout and have any questions

cggarrett@charter.net

6. While a Life Scout, participate in a Scoutmaster conference.

Scoutmasters need to determine whether a Scout is “active.” As leadership and has satisfied all points of the requirements listed.

TROOP 48 PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST 4/12/22

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST 

Tuesday,April19, 2022,  / PLC 6:30 ( reset from 4/12 COH

* We are having a New Scouts Meeting on 4/19/22  – We will go over important helpful information and would like to present Troop 48 t-shirts (to whoever had not gotten one ).  

For those who were not present at COH, we’ll present their awards at the start of next week’s meeting.  If not picked up by the end of April, the Troop Scribe addresses envelopes for mailing the awards.

Rank Advancements cards * Jim F. did not give out any of the rank cardsout .  All of those need to be given on Tuesday 4/19.  

* Need a check on attendance sheets? Did everyone hand in attendance!?!

 What patrols need attendance sheets?

Egg hunt !!!!Plan to Bring filled plastic candy eggs for  The April19th 

Please sign up !!

First aid  / CPR $50 CPR $25 April 23 please sign up with Angela Ward more information on t48.org 

There is another option for CPR if someone needs it. It is on Tuesday April 26 (Scouts will be late to Scout Meeting). It is at St. Dominic Church.
For the Cumberland island crew members we will have a Meeting  : attendance is mandatory 8:30 pm 

Scout Card Money is due April 26th bring any unsold cards ! 

Get your Scout Cards: Troop Goal is 5000 !!! Let’s have an ice cream party!!! 

Please note this is the biggest opportunity offred for fundraising that our scouts will have. Scout cards sell for $10, Every scout will have the opportunity to make $5 off each card. 

Summer camp math: If Scout sells 65  = GO TO SUMMER CAMP FOR FREE!!! If you have already paid for camp you will get that money back. 

Sales started! To Get your scout cards, Please plan to have an adult partner with you. 

Ben and Misty Richie will be at the Troop meeting with Scout Cards, We have FOOD CITY sales dates plan, accordingly!!!

PLEASE DO NOT Contact manager at Food City about sales!!!!! Sales times are provided by Troop ! Contact Misty or Ben (864) 918-3828

See COVID UPDATE on 3/22/22 available on t48.org  Masking being “recommended but not required”. Social distancing is strongly encouraged throughout the campus. 

Turn in: Advancements activities Any and all achievements done at Backbone rock should be addressed.

Our Newest Scouts who are still visiting patrols:  We invite you to visit with a patrol you have not visited yet. ( please let Leadership know your selection )

Meeting- one leadership corps will be in each meeting to make sure the meeting is running smoothly: 

1.  Take attendance.  Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed.   

2. Counsel and sign off advancement. Update Scout books for advancements 

3. Call patrol members who are not present. Discuss possible new Scouts for patrol.

4. Sign up for CDC summer camp classes –

5. Sign up for beginners backpacking 

May14-15 see Brian Shone for information 

*6. Note: In the Coffee Shop area,

Mr. Hasler; summer camp plus book checks for Fox patrol.  He will be available, Answering questions.

Mr. Allen; Handle book checks all other patrols plus be available for training on T48.org booking registrations for upcoming events.

NOTE: MANDATORY BOOK CHECKS FOR ALL SCOUTS GOING TO SUMMER CAMP!

7. Save the date ! July 19 – July 28, 2023 at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Registration opened on March 27 and online registration can be completed at https://jamboree.scouting.org/. To avoid a late fee, online registration and initial payment must be completed before July 31, 2022. 

Easter Egg Hunt April 19th the Patrol that brings in the most filled eggs gets donuts. 

Scouts that attend Personal Management at MBU please make sure you meet with Julie Keeton to review your paperwork. You will not get approval for classwork done correctly unless the paperwork is reviewed because of the way the teacher reported requirements 

 Patrol Monthly Duty  Rotation Chart  Patrol jobs: please do jobs That are assigned it’s your responsibility!

Patrol Monthly Duty  Rotation Chart  changing for April 

Patrol jobs: please do jobs That are assigned, it’s your responsibility!

April: 

Ceremonies: -Phoenix

Food Box: Panther 

Game Guides: Fox 

PLC Host: Flaming arrow 

6:30 pm arrival 

Service: Wolf 

West Bank: Eagle is currently Phoenix 

 * Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Play

NEWS & EVENTS

Note 2022 Calendar:

Note our calendar has been posted. https://testing.t48.org/calendar-listings/2022-calendar-events-list/

April –

19 Easter Egg Hunt

26 knife Demo 

May 7 Warriors path service project Saturday morning; cleanup -Saturday afternoon Orienteering, maps, and how to use a compass. This event will cover the basics of Orienteering as well as First Class Requirement 4a.

Save The Date May: 14-15 Backpacking Introduction 

Service hours: Hope Helps 

Help with a yard sale: Call to set up a time as a patrol ( see Nell Harr with questions) 

Dates available to help : 

2022 9am-2pm 

April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2,

August 6, September 3, and October 1

Confirm time with Connie Johnson

Executive Director

Hope Helps TN

4045 West Stone Drive Ste. I

Kingsport, TN 37660

(423) 297-4675

Stay up to date: Go to T48.org for details, and get you signed up for events! 

Some leadership reminders: 

Placement  of 75th-year bar is under council strip and 

Above the Troop Number

Please do not salute when we have the opening ceremony please do not salute if you are not in the suggested uniform. Please put your hand on your heart when in civilian clothes.

Please do not toss a football in the gym across leadership and scouts who may not be paying attention to the ball and may get hit incidentally. 

Wolf patrol return your binder to the yellow mailbox 

Please check lost and found and gather your belongings or they will be donated!

* Since the next payment deadline has arrived for summer camp, please see 

      Mr. Jerry Browning, to run a check on your balance next week.

First, a fully paid patrol will win Donuts! 

Cumberland island attending crew members mandatory meeting. 

Question : Julieann White 

423-202-5668

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST 4/12/22 COH

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST

Tuesday,April 12,2022,  /

Court of honor please make sure to wear class a. All guests should report to the sanctuary, and scouts should report to the gym for a quick informal meeting for announcements and attendance. 

Please sign up for :

First aid  / CPR $50 CPR $25 April 16 and 23 please sign up with Angela Ward for more information on t48.org 

Sign up for CDC summer camp classes –

Remember; 

See COVID UPDATE on 3/22/22 available on t48.org  Masking being “recommended but not required”. Social distancing is strongly encouraged throughout the campus. 

Get your Scout Cards: Troop Goal is 5000 !!! Let’s have an ice cream party!!! 

Please note that this is the biggest opportunity offered for fundraising our scouts will have. Scout cards sell for $10, Every scout will have the opportunity to make $5 off each card. 

Summer camp math: If Scout sells 65  = GO TO SUMMER CAMP FOR FREE!!! If you have already paid for camp you will get that money back. 

Sales started! To Get your scout cards, Please plan to have an adult partner with you. 

Ben and Misty Richie will be at the Troop meeting with Scout Cards, We have FOOD CITY sales dates plan, accordingly!!!

PLEASE DO NOT Contact the manager at Food City about sales!!!!! Sales times are provided by Troop! Contact Misty or Ben (864) 918-3828

Turn in: Advancements activities 

Our Newest Scouts who are still visiting patrols:  We invite you to visit with a patrol you have not visited yet. ( please let Leadership know your selection )

No patrol check Meeting- 

Take attendance. In the gym Quickly Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed.   

April 19

NOTE: MANDATORY BOOK CHECKS FOR ALL SCOUTS GOING TO SUMMER CAMP!

Plan to Bring filled plastic candy eggs for  The April 19th 

Easter Egg Hunt April 19th the Patrol that brings in the most filled eggs gets donuts. 

Scouts that attend Personal Management at MBU please make sure you meet with Julie Keeton to review your paperwork. You will not get approval for classwork done correctly unless the paperwork is reviewed because of the way the teacher reported the requirements 

 Patrol Monthly Duty  Rotation Chart  Patrol jobs: please do jobs That are assigned it’s your responsibility!

Patrol Monthly Duty  Rotation Chart  changing for April 

Patrol jobs: please do jobs That are assigned, it’s your responsibility!

April: 

Ceremonies: -Phoenix

Food Box: Panther 

Game Guides: Fox 

PLC Host: Flaming arrow 

6:30 pm arrival 

Service: Wolf 

West Bank: Eagle is currently Phoenix 

 * Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Play

NEWS & EVENTS

Note 2022 Calendar:

Note our calendar has been posted. https://testing.t48.org/calendar-listings/2022-calendar-events-list/

April –

12 COH ( we are not restricted on guests at this time) 

19 Easter Egg Hunt

26 knife Demo 

Save The Date May: 14-15 Backpacking Introduction 

Service hours: Hope Helps 

Help with a yard sale: Call to set up a time as a patrol ( see Nell Harr with questions) 

Dates available to help : 

2022 9am-2pm 

April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2,

August 6, September 3, and October 1

Confirm time with Connie Johnson

Executive Director

Hope Helps TN

4045 West Stone Drive Ste. I

Kingsport, TN 37660

(423) 297-4675

Stay up to date: Go to T48.org for details, and get you signed up for events! 

Question : Julieann White 

423-202-5668

Troop 48 BSA PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST 4/5/22

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST

Tuesday,April 5, 2022,  /

COPE Demo in the gym with Mr. Garrett and climbing committee 

COH cutoff was 3/29/22  sorry if you missed the cut off no exceptions. 

First aid  / CPR $50 CPR $25 April 16 and 23 please sign up with Angela Ward more information on t48.org 

See COVID UPDATE on 3/22/22 available on t48.org  

Masking being “recommended but not required”. 

Social distancing is strongly encouraged throughout the campus. 

Get your Scout Cards: Troop Goal is 5000 !!! Let’s have an ice cream party!!! 

Please note this is the biggest opportunity offred for fundraising that our scouts will have. Scout cards sell for $10, Every scout will have the opportunity to make $5 off each card. 

Summer camp math: If Scout sells 65  = GO TO SUMMER CAMP FOR FREE!!! If you have already paid for camp you will get that money back. 

Sales started! To Get your scout cards, Please plan to have an adult partner with you. 

Ben and Misty Richie will be at the Troop meeting with Scout Cards, We have FOOD CITY sales dates plan, accordingly!!!

PLEASE DO NOT Contact manager at Food City about sales!!!!! Sales times are provided by Troop ! Contact Misty or Ben (864) 918-3828

Turn in: Advancements activities 

Our Newest Scouts who are still visiting patrols:  We invite you to visit with a patrol you have not visited yet. ( please let Leadership know your selection )

Meeting- one leadership corps will be in each meeting to make sure the meeting is running smoothly: 

1.  Take attendance.  Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed.   

2. Counsel and sign off advancement. Update Scout books for advancements 

3. Call patrol members who are not present. Discuss possible new Scouts for patrol.

4. Sign up for CDC summer camp classes –

5. Sign up for Backbone rock /Creeper trail ( come for the day ) Venture Crew ( guest )

Backpacking offer see Brian Shone 

Friday – start at Damascus, 1.8 miles to campsite on Appalachian Trail.

Saturday – Early wake up, 5.3 miles to backbone rock. 

The rest of the weekend will then be spent with the Troop.

When registering backpacking should be in communication comment.

*6. Note: In the Coffee Shop area,

Mr. Hasler; summer camp plus book checks for Fox patrol.  He will be available, Answering questions.

Mr. Allen; Handle book checks all other patrols plus be available for training on T48.org booking registrations for upcoming events.

NOTE: MANDATORY BOOK CHECKS FOR ALL SCOUTS GOING TO SUMMER CAMP!

7. Plan to Bring filled plastic candy eggs for  The April19th 

Easter Egg Hunt April 19th the Patrol that brings in the most filled eggs gets donuts. 

Scouts that attend Personal Management at MBU please make sure you meet with Julie Keeton to review your paperwork. You will not get approval for class work done correctly unless the paperwork is reviewed because of the way the teacher reported requirements 

 Patrol Monthly Duty  Rotation Chart  Patrol jobs: please do jobs That are assigned it’s your responsibility!

Patrol Monthly Duty  Rotation Chart  changing for April 

Patrol jobs: please do jobs That are assigned, it’s your responsibility!

April: 

Ceremonies: -Phoenix

Food Box: Panther 

Game Guides: Fox 

PLC Host: Flaming arrow 

6:30pm arrival 

Service: Wolf 

West Bank: Eagle currently Phoenix 

 * Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Play

NEWS & EVENTS

Note 2022 Calendar:

Note our calendar has been posted. https://testing.t48.org/calendar-listings/2022-calendar-events-list/

April 8-10 2022 Backbone Rock Truck-In // VA Creeper Trail 

April –

8-10 Backbone Rock

12 COH ( we are not restricted on guests at this time) 

19 Easter Egg Hunt

26 knife Demo 

Save The Date May: 14-15 Backpacking Introduction 

Service hours: Hope Helps 

Help with a yard sale: Call to set up a time as a patrol ( see Nell Harr with questions) 

Dates available to help : 

2022 9am-2pm 

April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2,

August 6, September 3, and October 1

Confirm time with Connie Johnson

Executive Director

Hope Helps TN

4045 West Stone Drive Ste. I

Kingsport, TN 37660

(423) 297-4675

Stay up to date: Go to T48.org for details, get you signed up for events! 

Some leadership reminders: 

Placement  of 75th year bar is under council strip and 

Above the Troop Number

When we have the opening ceremony please do not salute if you are not in the suggested uniform. Please put your hand on your heart when in civilian clothes.

Please do not toss football in the gym across leadership and scouts who may not be paying attention to the ball and may get hit incidentally. 

Wolf patrol return your binder to the yellow mailbox 

Question : Julieann White 

423-202-5668

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST Tuesday, March 29, 2022, / COH cutoff – Raccoon Hunt with Langley Brents !!

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST
Tuesday, March 29, 2022, / COH cutoff
– Raccoon Hunt with Langley Brents !!

Cumberland island WFA March 28/29 $100
First aid / CPR $50 CPR $25 April 16 and 23 please sign up with Angela Ward

COVID UPDATE 3/22/22 :
Our Charter CHPC updated the covid protocols in accordance with the updated CDC guidance.
Please note it includes a change regarding masking being “recommended but not required”.

It does still ask Scouts to stay in their appropriate areas as They navigate multiple ministries
utilizing shared spaces.

Masks are recommended but not required to be worn based upon CDC
guidelines.
Social distancing is strongly encouraged throughout the campus.
– Scouts Please stay out of the Day School area! Adhere to these same guidelines within the respective spaces. Any space utilized area should be cleaned properly after each
Get your Scout Cards: Troop Goal is 5000 !!! Let’s have an ice cream party!!!
Please note this is the biggest opportunity offred for fundraising that our scouts will have. Scout cards sell for $10, Every scout will have the opportunity to make $5 off each card.
Summer camp math: If Scout sells 65 = GO TO SUMMER CAMP FOR FREE!!! If you have already paid for camp you will get that money back.
Sales started! To Get your scout cards, Please plan to have an adult partner with you.
Ben and Misty Richie will be at the Troop meeting with Scout Cards, We have FOOD CITY sales dates plan, accordingly!!!
Turn in: Advancements activities
Our Newest Scouts who are still visiting patrols: We invite you to visit with a patrol you have not visited yet. ( please let Leadership know your selection )

Meeting- one leadership corps will be in each meeting to make sure the meeting is running smoothly:
1. Take attendance. Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed.
2. Counsel and sign off advancement. Update Scout books for advancements
3. Call patrol members who are not present. Discuss possible new Scouts for patrol.
4. Sign up for CDC summer camp classes –
5. Sign up for Backbone rock /Creeper trail ( come for the day )
*6. Note: In the Coffee Shop area, / COH cutoff hand in advancements

Mr. Hasler; summer camp plus book checks for Fox patrol. He will be available, Answering questions.
Mr. Allen; Handle book checks all other patrols plus be available for training on T48.org booking registrations for upcoming events.
NOTE: MANDATORY BOOK CHECKS FOR ALL SCOUTS GOING TO SUMMER CAMP!
Patrol Monthly Duty Rotation Chart Patrol jobs: please do jobs That are assigned it’s your responsibility!
Ceremonies: – Panther
Food Box: Fox; Our new blessing box storage is in the old prayer room. Ask Mrs.White if you are not sure of the location.
Game Guides: Flaming Arrow
PLC Host: Wolf !!!! ^6:30pm
Service: Eagle
West Bank: Phoenix
* Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Play

NEWS & EVENTS
Note 2022 Calendar:
Note our calendar has been posted. https://testing.t48.org/calendar-listings/2022-calendar-events-list/

April 8-10 2022 Backbone Rock Truck-In // VA Creeper Trail

2022 Backbone Rock Climbing & Rappelling // Creeper Trail (Option)


April –
5 COPE Demo
8-10 Backbone Rock
12 COH
19 Easter Egg Hunt
26 knife Demo

Save The Date May: 14-15 Backpacking Introduction

Service hours: Hope Helps

Help with a yard sale: Call to set up a time as a patrol ( see Nell Harr with questions)

Dates available to help :
2022 9am-2pm
April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2,
August 6, September 3, and October 1

Confirm time with Connie Johnson
Executive Director
Hope Helps TN
4045 West Stone Drive Ste. I
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 297-4675

Stay up to date: Go to T48.org for details, get you signed up for events!

Question : Julieann White
423-202-5668

MBU Questions

For scouts with questions after attending MBU.

Please be advised and reassured that since 2001 ( the first MBU) we have been able to get documentation within a few weeks from the teaching staff of the scouts did not take notes we will have documentation posted (much like summer camp ) please be patient.

MBU – The instructors typically have two weeks to put the partial/completion information into the tracking program. A list of completions will be shared once verified, and Incomplete MB sheets will be created to give to each scout showing the remaining requirements and appropriate counselor(s). Follow-up is then for the scouts to arrange with the counselors.

Our amazing Vic will be checking for progress every few days, and we will get them out asap

Also there was NO PATCH, your scout did not lose it unfortunately one was not presented .