On July 31st, Panther Patrol enjoyed an action-packed pool party at the Browning’s house. Following a safety briefing on pool rules, everyone dined on ribs and various side dishes. Afterwards, the group of ten scouts and siblings swam, with Brent Ross serving as the BSA certified lifeguard. The July Panther Patrol outing was an exciting event for everyone.
KINGSPORT — Youth and adult members of local Boy Scouts of America units will spend Super Bowl weekend tackling hunger in their communities.
When the annual Scouting for Food drive was postponed in November due to safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Scouting officials and volunteers started looking for a new way to help stock the shelves of local food pantries that rely on their annual efforts.
“We’re coming up on the anniversary of Scouting in February, and decided to combine the idea for collecting food with the celebrations we normally do for Scout Sunday within our charter organizations,” BSA volunteer Julieann White explained.
The goal of participating units around the area is to provide a safe way for the community to help tackle hunger, by donating nonperishable food items at one of several drives being held throughout the weekend.
Troop 48 and its charter organization, Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church, will host a continuous campfire and food drive, beginning at 5 p.m. Friday and continuing through Sunday at 11 p.m. Scouts will be on hand to tend the fire and collect canned goods and other nonperishables to support the church’s Blessing Box and Second Harvest Food Bank. At 9 a.m. Saturday, youth members will also be demonstrating various Scouting skills. Monetary donations to support the church pantry or Second Harvest will also be accepted. Colonial Heights Presbyterian is located 213 Colonial Heights Road.
Meeting Date: August 3rd
Immediately following the announcements there will be a safety afloat and a safe swim defense plan briefing in the gym.
ALL PARTICPANTS should attend. Drivers, boats, and participants will be confirmed.
| 7:00 | Opening + Announcements | GYM |
| 7:15 | DTR Safety Brief | GYM |
| 7:30 | DTR Event Logistics Plan | GYM |
| 7:45 | Patrol Meetings | Patrol Rooms |
| Final turn in for advancements for COH | Office | |
| Pay Fees (Mr. Miller) | Office | |
| 8:15 | Troop Game // New advancement work | Outside // TBD |
| 8:55 | Closing | GYM |
News:
Event planning
For Trips
Targeted Advancement
* Please bring your book to Mr. Hasler to update your work at summer camp. There are still some incomplete merit badge sheets to distribute.
* Cutoff for recognition to be presented at August 17 Court of Honor is August 3 at 8pm. Scoutmaster Conferences and Boards of Review need to be scheduled.
Meeting Date: July 27th
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Summer vacation is almost over. Have you see seen all of your scout friends recently? Patrol leaders and assistants make time to reach out to your missing members tonight (call them). Scouts are friendly so the call will be easy. Invite them to return and tell them of our upcoming events. Fill out the communication form and return it to Mr. Gould.
Event planning
Targeted Advancement
* Please bring your book to Mr. Hasler to update your work at summer camp. There are still some incomplete merit badge sheets to distribute.
* Cutoff for recognition to be presented at August 17 Court of Honor is August 3 at 8pm. Scoutmaster Conferences and Boards of Review need to be scheduled.
* Adult leaders, please see T48.org post about Hazardous Weather training.
At 8 PM on 7/27 in the gym Melinda Cannon will hold a 20-minute class covering Second Class Requirement #9a. “discuss with a selected individual approved by your leader the constitutional rights and obligations of a U.S. citizen.”
At 8 PM on a future date in the gym Mr. John White will hold a 30-minute class covering Second Class Requirement #7c. This should be a WELL ATTENDED class as there are over 30 youth still needing this.
Troop 48 provided a community service for the 2021 Crazy 8 races. We prepared thousands medals for distribution midafternoon on Saturday July 17th for later that evening following the 8K race. There were parallel efforts going on as one group facilitate the Little 8 race and gave out medals following. There were several thousand participants in the 8k race, and our well-coordinated distribution received praise for their enthusiasm and efficiency. We also operated the Barking Lot to keep non-service dogs out of the football stadium.
Read MoreMeeting Date: July 20th
Our Covid protocol has changed, please review Troop 48’s new plan with Rev. J David. Our agreement with the church to stay within designated areas not used by day school continues. We are to wear a mask when in larger groups (more than 25) in smaller areas (like the Jones Building.) We may now have Scoutmaster Conferences and Boards of Review in the Jones Building. We do not have to wear a mask if vaccinated in patrol rooms; however, if more than 25 then all people wear masks with new CDC guidance. We ask that you respect the numbers we have when we come together. Covid screening is discontinued; however, if you are not feeling well to not attend scouting activities.
Please bring your book to Mr. Hasler to update your work at summer camp. There are still some incomplete merit badge sheets to distribute.
Cutoff for recognition to be presented at August 17 Court of Honor is August 3 8pm.
Scoutmaster Conferences and Boards of Review need to be scheduled.
News:
Event planning:
See trip sheet See Beth Dunnivant for questions.
Targeted Advancement
* Please bring your book to Mr. Hasler to update your work at summer camp. There are still some incomplete merit badge sheets to distribute.
* Need book checks for Fox Patrol: Zora, Riley Kate, Gillian, and Lydia to show their correct rank in the Troopmaster database.
* Cutoff for recognition to be presented at August 17 Court of Honor is August 3 at 8pm. Scoutmaster Conferences and Boards of Review need to be scheduled.
* A program for Second Class Req #7c (dangers of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco) will held by Mr. John White on July 27 at 8pm. There are roughly 30 scouts who need to complete this learning.
* Adult leaders, please see T48.org post about Hazardous Weather training
Orders will be taken from Tuesday July 13th until Tuesday August 10th.
Expect delivery on September 7th.
TROOP 48 BSA July 13
PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST
PLC 6:30 all Patrol leadership need to attend or have a patrol representative in your place
We will have summer camp paperwork and camp patches available for those who had not attendied last Tuesday .
Bring your book if you would like a book check to document your work at summer camp
Currently Covid protocol has changed, please review Troop 48 new plan with Rev. J David.Our agreement with the church to stay within designated areas not used by day school continues. We are to wear a mask when in larger groups in smaller areas (Like the Jones Building.) We may now have adult leadership meetings with up to 25 in attendance in the Jones building ( if we have more then 25 in that space masks must be worn ) We do not have to wear a mask if vaccinated in patrol rooms, however if we have more then 25 in a small area we ask that none vaccinated people wear masks with new CDC guidance. We ask that you respect the numbers we have when we come together. We do not have to do covid screening however we ask that if you are not feeling well to not attend scouting activities.
Upcoming Eagles Tristan Fox,Bruno Zagolin , Paul Garrett, Jordan Reed Jonathan Smith Finn Honshell and Derek Depew are working on their Eagle projects. See T48.org for details.
News:
• Troop 48 75th Anniversary Special Order T Shirt are available – Special Thanks to
Jon Hounshell for the “magic touch”! Get your special shirt now to celebrate this amazing event!! Save the date for celebration October 2
Save the date !!
Event planning:
WE NEED HELP!!!!!!
CRAZY 8 – July 17!!!
Running team get registered @ crazy 8 page see Chris Garrett or Luke for information Barking lot see Lydia, Jonathan S or Patti Garrett with questions and to sign up
Water station see Derek, Jack C or Bonnie DePew and Kyle Cannon
July 24 Clinch River river float !! Date/Time: July Expect the float to take 4-5 hours. Approximately 1 hour from Kingsport to Kyle’s Ford (where the put-in is)Where: meet at the put-in, the TWRA ramp, across the road from the River Place on the Clinch (2788 Hwy 70 Kyle’s Ford, TN 37765. Take out: Dorthey’s Barn (3652 Horton Ford Rd. Eidson TN 37731)
See trip sheet See Beth Dunnivant for questions.
20210806 Cherokee Lake Canoe (Dick Tracy Rock) (Trip Sheet)
We are offering a Friday night experience to older youth (age 14 by September 1st and 1st class).
All others are welcome to join in on Saturday for what would be a standard DTR weekend.
Trip consists of backpack-style tent camping on an island (sometimes) in Cherokee Lake, about 3 miles from Camp Davy Crockett.
See trip sheet ans Mr. Thomas Gould for information
Note to those returning from CDC summer camp:
If you have returned home from camp and have something that is not yours bring it to scouts on Tuesday!!! We have some found and lost items reported ! Please check gear !!!!
Philmont crew !!! Finally after the long wait of covid cancellations 11 Troop 48 scouts amd leaders will be departing for a Philmont adventure. Philmont Scout Ranch is a ranch located in Colfax County, New Mexico, near the village of Cimarron; it covers 140,177 acres of wilderness in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of the Rocky Mountains. 717-R-03 crew T48 will leave July 15 and return July 30 your scoutmaster and SPL will be attending this expedition. However arranged leadership coverage in their absence.
Flaming arrow -ceremony
Wolf -blessings box
Panther -service
Fox -West Bank
Phoenix -PLC hosting
Eagle -Game
