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TROOP 48 BSA PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST Tuesday, March 22, 2022,

Meetings, Patrols

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST
Tuesday, March 22, 2022, – Geocaching MB – introduction as a hobby

Join us in congratulating Troop 48’s 175 Eagle Scout Derek Depew we are all very proud of his achievements. Additionally Bennett Smith 174 congratulations !! You both have been amazing scouts and we look forward to your bright futures !! Well done Bennett and Derek you both did great!! congratulations!!!! We are very proud of you!!!!
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
Hand in homework – First Class 4b – Navigating by GPS
Camping MB Req 3 – Written plan for getting to campsite using topo map and GPS// Camping MBC M.Brandby, B.Shone,K Sprinkle, JA White, or V. Hasler)
Tenderfoot Fittness #6 recheck with Mrs.Wexler and Mr.Wexler
Personal Management MBU paperwork follow up with Julie Keeton
Plan Ahead Tuesday meeting: March 29 – Raccoon Hunt with Langley Brents / COH cutoff
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
*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!
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 !!!!
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)

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 or 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!

Please wear a mask !! It is Mandatory
COVID Policy is available T48.org–https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Covid-up-date-2021-122821.pdf

Question : Julieann White
423-202-5668

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST

Meetings, Patrols

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST

Tuesday, March 8, 2022, 

Join us in congratulating Troop 48’s 174 Eagle Scout Bennett Smith we are all very proud of his achievements.  Bennett has been an amazing scout and has a bright future in front of him!! Well done Bennett you did a great job congratulations!!!! We are very proud of you!!!!

Get your Scout Cards: Troop Goal is 5000 sold we only had 200 picked up. 

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. 

This is the best deal in town $5 commission money for every card the scout has sold this cash will be put in your Scout account !!!

 

Turn in: Advancements activities 

Hand in homework – First Class 4b – Navigating by GPS

Camping MB Req 3 – Written plan for getting to campsite using topo map and GPS

             See  – Camping MBC M.Brandby, B.Shone,K Sprinkle, JA White, or V. Hasler) 

  Tenderfoot Fittness #6 recheck with Mrs.Wexler and Mr.Wexler 

 Fireman Chit – Timothy Preshong 

 

March 15 – Cumberland Gap Prep / Webelos  visitors each patrol needs to showcase a skill 

Wolf: Knife Safety 

Phoenix: Camp Site 

Eagle: First Aid 

Fox: Knots

Flamming Arrow: Lashings

Panther: Flag Etiquette 

 

March 22 – Geocaching MB –  introduction as a hobby

March 29 – Raccoon Hunt  with  Langley Brents / COH cutoff

 

Ceremony – Panther ( Oath, Law, Pledge )

 

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. 2 scouts from each Patrol stay behind to set up Showcase
  3. Counsel and sign off advancement. Update Scout books for advancements 
  4. Call patrol members who are not present. Discuss possible new Scouts for patrol.
  5. Sign up for CDC summer camp classes –
  6. Sign up, pay for Cumberland Gap/Meal plan for Cumberland Gap  

Drivers and seats? Tent partners, Do you need to borrow a tent? Food buyer, Sign out Patrol dining fly! Plan Meals -Saturday. Dinner,  Sunday Breakfast, and  “no-cook pack for trial“ Lunch. Reminder to bring Dinner money for Sunday and Saturday bag lunch!

  1. Sign up for Backbone rock

*8. 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!

All scouts that attend MBU personal Management please see Mrs. Julie Keeton for a follow-up meeting.

 

 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

Service: Eagle 

West Bank: Phoenix

 *November West Bank will go to a monthly rotation ** Good Turn part of “West Bank”: 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/

 

March 19 -20 Cumberland Gap National Park 

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Cumberland-Gap-2022-Camping-and-Hiking-Trip-Sheet.pdf

 

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

https://testing.t48.org/events/2022-backbone-rock-climbing-rappelling-creeper-trail-option/ 

 

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

 

COVID Policy is available T48.org–https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Covid-up-date-2021-122821.pdf

 

2022 Bass Pro Community Activation Fundraiser (link)

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022-Bass-Pro-Community-Activation-Fundraiser-v-1.0.pdf

 

  • 4 Youth younger than 15 each day, 4 Others (15+) 2 Adults with Supervisory Expectations OnlyClass A Uniform Expectations (with Appropriate class B (T48 Swag Preferred)
  • “E” Fishing support
    • Aide in crowd support (keep people in a queue)
    • Wipe off fishing lines
    • Remove + reintroduce “E” FishThis is for all Troop 48 Scouts and Scouters (See age requests). You will be trained onsite by activity coordinators from Bass Pro. (Be prepared for weather conditions and personal hydration and lunch (durable sack)) They will provide parking passes and other logistical information as final details are fluid.
    • CORRECTION: If we can as a group satisfy the volunteer request. A $500 gift card will be donated to the Troop directly. The Troop will disperse this money into the scout accounts according to participation. Bass Pro is interested in staffing from our Troop for up to 8 people per day. This is money that may go directly into scout accounts or be donated to the Troop general funds.
    • Contact Thomas Gould Immediately to reserve a spot(s). (423) 480-9046 (Mobile)

 

News and Event 3/8/22 Patrol Check List

Meetings, Patrols

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST

Tuesday, March 8, 2022, 

Get your Scout Cards sales to start as soon as you get your cards! Please plan to have an adult partner with you. Tuesday, March 8th Ben and Misty Richie will be at Troop meeting with Scout Cards, sales dates, and support. Sell 65 cards and go to summer camp for free, and get  commission money put in your Scout account for trips!!!

 

March 8 planning: Advancements activities 

Hand in homework from March 1 – First Class 4b – Navigating by GPS

– Work with adult advisers on the requirements in patrols – pick route from each scout’s home to CHPC to NE State CC to CHPC

Start: Camping MB Req 3 – Written plan for getting to campsite using topo map and GPS

               – Camping MBC (Brandby, C. Garrett, Shone, Sprinkle, JA White, plus Hasler) – give a topo map with the spot marked from the troop library. 

  Tenderfoot Fittness #6 recheck with Mrs.Wexler and Mr.Wexler 

 

Looking forward …Plan ahead 

March 15 – Cumberland Gap Prep / Webelos  visitors each patrol needs to showcase a skill 

March 22 – Geocaching MB –  introduction as a hobby

March 29 – Raccoon Hunt  -with  Langley Brents / COH cutoff

 

Ceremony – Panther ( watch and learn, job well done last week!)

 

March 8 – Hand in Webelos showcase plan to Easton or Langley 

 

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. Showcase planning for March 15
  3. Counsel and sign off advancement. Update Scout books for advancements 
  4. Call patrol members who are not present. Discuss possible new Scouts for patrol.
  5.   Sign up for CDC summer camp classes –
  6. Sign up, pay for Cumberland Gap 

7 sign up for Backbone rock 

 

Note: In the Coffee Shop area, 

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

Mr. Allen will also be set up there to handle book checks for the rest of the patrols plus be available for training on T48.org and booking registrations for upcoming events.

 

 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

Service: Eagle 

West Bank: Phoenix

 *November West Bank will go to a monthly rotation ** Good Turn part of “West Bank”: 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/

 

March 19 -20 Cumberland Gap National Park 

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Cumberland-Gap-2022-Camping-and-Hiking-Trip-Sheet.pdf

 

Save the date: 

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

https://testing.t48.org/events/2022-backbone-rock-climbing-rappelling-creeper-trail-option/ 

 

COVID Policy is available T48.org–https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Covid-up-date-2021-122821.pdf

Please remember to comply with our in-place mitigation efforts.

  • Pre Meeting temperature check • CHPC mask mandate (unless you have a medical excuse)

Please make sure you do not enter any of the Daycare areas 

 

Stay up to date: Go to T48.org for details, We have an adult leadership representative at each meeting for training on the website and to help get you signed up for events!

Have Questions :

​Julieann White

(423) 202-5668(Mobile)

2022 MBU (Update): Thursday 3-3

Administration

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Merit Badge University Attendees: (Leaders please share with your scouts)


MBU is SATURDAY!!!

  • Please register in front of the theatre which is in the Wellmont Regional Performing Arts Building.
  • Kick-off will be at 8 and registration will begin at 7.  
  • Classes begin at 8:30.
  • Lunch will be divided into two sessions (12:15 and 12:45) so we can have the hottest food possible.  
  • There will be walking to lunch and to the career center so wear comfortable shoes and plan for East Tennessee weather which means it might snow or rain or give us sunburn!
  • Please try to bring a pencil and paper and a water bottle. If you have time, you might want to print out the requirements or workbook for your badge(s). 
  • If you are in welding, aviation, metal work or one of the technical hands-on sessions, please wear closed toe shoes and long pants.
  • If you are in sustainability, bring your water bill, power bill, and gasoline usage for the past month.
  • If you are in personal management, think of a big-ticket item you (or your family) might want to purchase in the next 12 months.

Everyone bring a positive attitude as the day will be fun. 

If you have questions, let me know.

Thanks

See you soon,

Miss Julie Byers

MBU planning volunteer

MBU planning information

Administration

Sorry, we did not have this last night –

Just received this afternoon:

We will kick off in Wellmont performing arts at 8 and registration will be in front of the theatre at 7.

The interactive map takes too long to open, so here is a printable map to view:  https://www.northeaststate.edu/uploadedFiles/About/campus-map-printable.pdf

I see “D” is the performing arts.

MBU preparation- if you did not borrow books available through T48 library Planning for merit Badge University – you can go to meritbadge.org and print the paperwork.

All transportation is arranged.  Please Assemble at CHPC on Saturday by 7 am sharp or meet at NESCC by 7:30 am.

Most scouts should have a buddy in class with them – T48 leadership will be available on campus teaching multiple classes and just checking on scouts and walking around to answer questions.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Please have your scouts write down my phone number so they can call me while on campus (423-202-5668 )if needed I will be in section T ( I’m still waiting on my classroom number)

See trip sheet for more info.

Map: will show “H” and “T” are the only two buildings for classes.

Uniform Expectations

During the entire trip (including travel to/from): Class A

Lunch is provided

What To Bring:

MBU Writing devices, paper, MB requirements (prework completed)

Trip Description

Daypack for stuff, including water bottle/snacks

Personal hand sanitizer, face mask for non-social distancing times.

additional information:

Merit Badge University Attendees: (Leaders please share with your scouts)
MBU is SATURDAY!!! Please register in front of the theatre which is in the Wellmont Regional

(our true leadership will take care of this for our troop )

Kick-off will be at 8 and registration will begin at 7.  Classes begin at 8:30. Lunch will be divided into two sessions (12:15 and 12:45) so we can have the hottest food possible.  There will be walking to lunch and to the career center so wear comfortable shoes and plan for East Tennessee weather which means it might snow or rain or give us sunburn!.
Please try to bring a pencil and paper and a water bottle. If you have time, you might want to print out the requirements or workbook for your badge(s).
If you are in welding, aviation, metal work or one of the technical hands on sessions, please wear closed toe shoes and long pants.
If you are in sustainabilty, bring your water bill, power bill, and gasoline useage for the past month.
If you are in personal management, think of a big ticket item you (or your family) might want to purchase in the next 12 months.
Everyone bring a positive attitude as the day will be fun.
If you have questions, let me know. Thanks
See you soon,
Miss Julie Byers
MBU planning volunteer

Scout Sunday 2021 Report

Administration

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What a wonderful day for our youth to join in celebration of our charter organization . Colonial Heights presbyterian church
Thank you for 75 years of support.

Scout Sunday 2022:

Thank you to each patrol that had representation.

Job well done to our leadership corps and chaplain aids who Assisted with Liturgies parts in the service :

Liturgies – 1 Bennett Smith
Liturgies – 2 Timothy Preshong
Liturgies -3 Langley Brents
Liturgies -4 Finn Hounshell
Troop Report. Senior patrol leader-Easton Keeton

Thank you to each patrol for sending representation and for each scout and adult leadership in attendance:
Wolf: Harrison Hounshell , Christopher Preshong
Phoenix: Derek Depew
Panther : Paul Taylor, Riley Ketchum
Fox : Abby Keeton , Emery keeton, Avery Keeton
Eagle:Sutton Keeton,Sam Taylor

Adults :
Bonnie Depew, Heather McNabb Paul Ketchum ,Jim Fischer and Julieann White

Troop 48
2021 Scouting Recap
Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church

Troop 48, most of 2021, was comprised of 92 Scouts (boys and girls), and 55 adult leaders.

Activities: Throughout the year, 261 Troop 48 Scouts participated in a variety of major scouting activities including Klondike Derby, Conservation Projects, Patrol Outings, Laurel Falls Hike, Channels Hike, Merit Badge Universities, JLT, Emerald Mine Hikes, and the special 75th Anniversary Celebration.

Attendance: Troop 48 Scouts attended 2,560 Scout Meetings, 1,821 times in full uniform.

Awards: A total of 87 Troop 48 scouts earned special awards, including Cyber Chip, 50 miler, Den Chief Service, Fire’n Chit, Totin’ Chip, Polar Bear Swim, Up with the Sun Run, Paddleboarding, Rifle Dime Club, Trainer’s Edge, Snorkeling, Philmont Awards, Honor Scout Awards, and National Honor Patrol Awards.

Camping: Troop 48 scouts spent a total of 892 nights in the woods, camping at Camp Davy Crockett, Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church, Backbone Rock, Price Park, Charleston SC, Dick Tracy Rock, Philmont, Northern Tier, Carden’s Bluff, and various Patrol Campouts in the area.

Churches: Troop 48 Scouts attended Church Services for a total of 1,277 services.

Merit Badges: Troop 48 scouts earned a total of 265 merit badges in 84 different subjects.

Rank Advancements: Troop 48 advanced in rank a total of 66 scouts, as follows:
Discovery – 1
Eagle – 4
Life – 5
Star – 7
First Class – 6
Second Class – 9
Tenderfoot – 18
Scout – 16

Eagle Project Descriptions:

162 4/13/2021 Nathan Michhalik Built a footbridge in Laurel Run Park (Church Hill)

163 4/13/2021 Vincent Gould Built an open donation community library for Indian Springs Elementary

164 8/17/2021 Avery Padgett Provided supplies, beds, and enrichment for shelter animals

165 11/16/2021 Luke Peters Built beds for kids who did not have one in Sullivan County.

166 11/16/2021 Tristan Fox Built and installed an awning and 2 flower boxes for St. Marks United Methodist Church in Kingsport.

167 11/16/2021 David Davenport Paver patio for Sullivan West Volunteer Fire Dept.

Service Hours: Troop 48 scouts completed a total of 1,933 hours of service, including conservation projects, eagle projects, supporting the cub scouts, planning and performing scout training, mowing west bank, Christmas caroling, volunteering at fire departments, churches, schools, etc., just to list a

If you would like to watch the church service it is available on line .

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST Tuesday, March 1, 2022,

Meetings, Patrols

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST

Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 

 

Get ready for Scout Card sales please plan to have an adult partner with you next Tuesday, March 5th Ben and Misty Richie will be Troop Scout Card support. Thank you!!

 

March planning: Advancements activities 

March 1 – First Class 4b – Navigating by GPS

               – Work with adult advisers on the requirements in patrols – pick route from each scout’s home to CHPC to NE State CC to CHPC

March 8 – Camping MB Req 3 – Written plan for getting to campsite using topo map and GPS

               – Camping MBC (Brandby, C. Garrett, Shone, Sprinkle, JA White, plus Hasler) – give a topo map with the spot marked from the troop library

March 15 – Cumberland Gap Prep

March 22 – Geocaching MB –  introduction as a hobby

            

March 29 – Raccoon Hunt / COH cutoff

 – Langley Brents 

Note March –

15 Cumberland Gap Prep 

29 COH cut off

Recap Scout Sunday: February 27th 

 

Ceremony – Panther 

 

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 )

 

COVID Policy is available T48.org https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Covid-up-date-2021-122821.pdf

Please remember to comply with our in-place mitigation efforts.

  • Pre Meeting temperature check
  • CHPC mask mandate (unless you have a medical excuse)

Please make sure you do not enter any of the Daycare areas 

 

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

  • MBU preparation- borrow books available through T48 library Planning for merit Badge University – ensure transportation is arranged.  Assemble at CHPC on Saturday by 7 am sharp or meet at NESCC by 7:30 am.
  1. Take attendance.  Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed.   
  2. Counsel and sign off advancement.  
  3. Call patrol members who are not present. Discuss possible new Scouts for patrol.
  4. Update Scout books for advancements 
  5. Pay for March 5 Merit Badge University. ( we have a waiting list event registration is closed)
  6. Sign up for CDC summer camp classes –
  7. Sign up, pay for Cumberland Gap 

9 sign up for Backbone rock 

 

Note: In the Coffee Shop area, 

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

Mr. Allen will also be set up there to handle book checks for the rest of the patrols plus be available for training on T48.org and booking registrations for upcoming events.

 

 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

Service: Eagle 

West Bank: Phoenix

 *November West Bank will go to a monthly rotation ** Good Turn part of “West Bank”: 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/

 

March 19 -20 Cumberland Gap National Park 

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Cumberland-Gap-2022-Camping-and-Hiking-Trip-Sheet.pdf

 

Save the date: 

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

https://testing.t48.org/events/2022-backbone-rock-climbing-rappelling-creeper-trail-option/ 

 

Stay up to date: Go to T48.org for details, We have an adult leadership representative at each meeting for training on the website and to help get you signed up for events!

Have Questions :

​Julieann White

(423) 202-5668(Mobile)

CDC Summer Camp 2022 (Jun 19-25) – Sign up for classes!

Administration, Upcoming Events

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2022 is Camp Davy Crockett’s 50th Anniversary!  Class schedule has been announced – and now open for registration.  

2022_Merit_Badge_Class_Signup_Worksheet

Class_Catalog_2021

Scouts can sign up for classes once the $26 youth deposit is paid to Mr. Browning.  Paper copies of the sign-up worksheet will be in the wire racks which need to be given to Mr. Hasler for your choices, including preferred time slot. Most classes have a hard maximum of 25 students with as few as six allowed for Archery. Some classes have minimum age limitation, while others have fees to cover the cost of supplies.  See the Class Catalog for details.

For new scouts (joining November 2021 or later) or those who need a boost, half-day Eagle Bound focuses on the skills needed for early ranks. Troop 48 also recommends Swimming merit badge as underpinning for all water activities. (Note to parents: Swimming also ensures your scout showers at least once a day.) From there, pick activities which sound interesting to you.

Full are:  9am Crockett’s Wild Frontier Marksmanship Program, Fishing, Robotics, Water Sports, and Welding. 10am Cooking, Emergency Prep, and Fly Fishing are Full.  11am Chess, Engineering, Mammal Study, and Motorboating are Full.  2pm Full are Archery, Rifle Shooting, Water Sports, and Welding.  4pm Water Sports. 5pm Snorkeling BSA.  Wait List option does allow you to sign up for/hold an alternative.  Check out this Class Attendees Report on Pages 4-6 for Week 2 to what is available.

Eagle project workday

Administration, Eagle Scout Project

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Here is all the relevant info for Grayson Hoffman’s Eagle Project.
Beneficiary: Camp Bays Mountain
Location: 1435 S’mores Trail Road, near the end of the road theres a sign and a gate on a gravel road, volunteers can park at the welcome center which is straight down said gravel road.
Dates: February 26th and all following Saturdays until the projects completion
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Extra details: Volunteers are encouraged to bring any work gloves and protective glasses, as well as any basic tools like hammers. He will be providing lunch and drinks.  Contact information: grayson.ch15@gmail.com

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 

Administration, Patrols

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST

Tuesday, February 22, 2022,

Pack 348 Blue and Gold, Please meet in the parking lot under the bus port for Troop / Patrol games

Delayed Gym start. Patrol host will not have to be early

 

Klondike Sled Team Report

 

Scout Sunday: February 27th at 10:00 am And All Are Welcome 🙂 Would love to have anyone who wishes to join. A minimum of 1 or 2 from each patrol would be appreciated; as we show our Gratitude for 75  years of support from Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church.

 

Covid wise, CHPC is wearing masks as a congregation. They will also be celebrating communion that day as it is Transfiguration Sunday.

 

Ceremony – Fox

 

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 )

COVID Policy is available T48.org https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Covid-up-date-2021-122821.pdf

Please remember to comply with our in-place mitigation efforts.

• Pre Meeting temperature check

• CHPC mask mandate (unless you have a medical excuse)

Please make sure you do not enter any of the Daycare areas

 

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

1. If you have not paid for food or an event for  Feb 18-20 Klondike Derby. Please Pay Jerry Browning.

 

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

3. Counsel and sign off advancement.

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

5. Update Scout books with advancements done at Klondike derby

6. Pay for March 5 Merit Badge University. ( we have a waiting list event registration is closed)

7.  Sign up for CDC summer camp classes –

8. Sign up, pay for Cumberland Gap

 

Note :In the Coffee Shop area,

Mr. Hasler will be handling class choices for MBU and summer camp plus book checks for Fox patrol.

Mr. Allen will also be set up there to handle book checks for the rest of the patrols plus be available for training on T48.org and booking registrations for upcoming events.

 

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

Ceremonies: Fox –

Food Box: Flaming Arrow;Our new blessing box storage is in the old prayer room. Ask Mrs.White or

Mr. Paul Garrett if you are not sure of the location.

Game Guides: Wolf-

 

Game Guides: Wolf-

PLC Host: Eagles

Service: Phoenix-

West Bank: Panther *November West Bank will go to a monthly rotation ** Good Turn part of “West Bank”: 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/

 

March 5 MBU

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220305-Sequoyah-Council-MBU-RV3.2.pdf

 

March 19 -20 Cumberland Gap National Park

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Cumberland-Gap-2022-Camping-and-Hiking-Trip-Sheet.pdf

 

Save the date:

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

 

Stay up to date: Go to T48.org for details, We have an adult leadership representative at each meeting for training on the website and to help get you signed up for events!

 

Have Questions :

​Julieann White

(423) 202-5668(Mobile)