The first uniform exchange, held May 4, was successful and several scouts and scouters obtained needed uniform items. The second scheduled exchange will be next Tuesday, May 11, and many items remain. Remember, we want all scouts to wear the full Class-B and/or Class-A uniform each day at summer camp, and always at all meetings. Even if you have a full uniform and don’t “need” additional items, come pick up extras. We need to thin out the cabinet to make room for new items.

Youth: boy’s and girl’s shorts, pants, Class-A and Class-B shirts, in a variety of sizes

Adults: men’s and women’s shorts, Class-A and Class-B shirts, and men’s pants in a variety of sizes

Hiking boots: good used boots, size 4 up to men’s size 12

Hats, rain coats, 1 Troop 48 neckerchief.

Possibly will have socks

2021 Troop 48 May Elections!

May 2, 2021 Thomas Gould

Administration, Meetings

Troop please attend this week’s meeting for elections. Senior Patrol Leader as well as all patrol jobs are to be decided by votes on Tuesday May 4th.

T48-Job-Descriptions-December-2020-1 Download

PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST for Tuesday, May 4, 2021

May 2, 2021 Thomas Gould

Meetings, Patrols

Patrol Checklist

20210504 Troop 48 Checklist Download

The little pantry (1)Download

Patrol Monthly Duty Rotation Chart

**TROOP 48 BSA**
**PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST for Tuesday, May 4 2021 Election Day**

May 4 we will be having a Patrol voting plan to review jobs and have scouts run for positions accordingly.

Please use the office provided paperwork .
We thank all our current leadership for a job well done and we wish the best to our incoming.

**Josh White has decided to step down from SPL and will not be running please cast your vote for Senior patrol leader.**
**Aiden McNabb**
**Easton Keeton**

PATROL BOX
Patrol Box cleaning should continue!

**SCOUT CARDS MONEY NEEDS TO BE COLLECTED !!!! TO NIGHT!!!**
WE WILL NEED AN ADULT TO SIGN OFF AT HAND OUT. Please make sure that you have the money and or cards to equal the amount of cards that your scout signed out . Let Thomas Gould or Julieann White Know if you have any questions ! Bring money TO Mr. Gould or to Mr. Miller…be sure to indicate what the money is for/from…
Thomas will also take scout cards back…
Each Scout must have ALL money and unsold cards back by May 4th…
The Troop must turn all money and unsold cards by May 7th…

Thomas V. Gould
(423) 480-9046 (Mobile)

**Protocol**: A reminder was sent out that addressed the importance of safety regarding Church protocol for Covid-19, addressing our agreement with the church to stay within designated areas and to wear a mask even with new mandate we ask that you respect the numbers we have when we come together and continue to wear a mask Patrols are welcome to move meetings outdoors .

**FORMS** **collection we still have a small few that are missing forms!!**
Collect the 4 forms and get them to Amy Taylor

**PATROL LEADERSHIP**
1. Call patrol members not present! It is important! Get there vote !

**Patrol jobs:**
Phoenix-Little pantry: conduct an in-patrol food drive to fill the little pantry with non-perishable Foods note no glass bottles.
( powdered milk and baby food is needed)

Fox- plc host help with organizing the Materials Needed at PLC help set up meeting night

Flaming Arrow• Service : Stomp cans ,Straighten up Garage and Office please help clean the garage!!!

Wolf -DONE WEEKLY • West Bank Please pick up branches & trash, rake leaves Good Turn part of “West Bank:” Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Playground.

Eagle x• CEREMONY > meet in the gym to start
Return flags to closet after benediction

**PLANNING**
Please encourage book checks for all scouts actively working on advancements, go to office at schedule time

**Note ! patrol leader’s should see**
**Mr. Hasler weekly for patrol advice of advancement.**

**Continue to remind all;**
Summer Camp: please make sure that your classes are set, make sure that your uniform is ready, and make sure that you have paid your fees.
June 1 mark your calendar all Troop 48 first year summer camp attendees We will be having an official presentation of practical preparation for all new campers( patrol leadership please help your new scouts to be prepared for summer camp by encouraging attendance at this meeting and by answering questions along the way.

Past adventures
Pay fees for trips…See Mr. Miller,

**Important planning:**

• 2021 Annual Health and Medical Record update time. If you are going to summer camp or anything longer than 72 Hours this is a must. Download, print, complete Parts A+B, Part C is to be completed by your physician. Turn into Bonnie Depew.

Note !!!
Emerald mine trip due to Covid-19 protocol in Virginia has been postponed and rescheduled for June 4-6 camping on the Blue Ridge parkway, Hiking and working on merit badges will all be available please mark your calendar accordingly for changes. Visiting T48.org regularly for up to date information.

**Open opportunity for volunteer hours**:
The Sequoyah Council would like to invite all that would like to participate to the 2021 Memorial Day Flag Decoration, this event is open to the public.
Meet at the Gazebo at 9:15am May 29 on the campus of James H. Quillen for instruction and the march to the cemetery.

Connie Johnson from Hope Helps 4540 West Stone Drive is looking for Scouts to offer service hours

Kingsport clean up conversation hours available

May 8 Warriors Path State park Conversation 10:00 – 12:00 please see Riley K for questions

Upcoming Eagles
David Davenport, Luke Peters Paul Garrett Avery Pagett and Derek Depew are working on their Eagle projects see T48.org for details

**Congratulations** :
Wolf patrol congratulations for earning the National Honor Patrol!!!

Please all Patrol leadership work on the paperwork for this award to see if you qualify if you have any question see a senior scout.

**Uniform Exchange:**
May 4 and May 11
Troop 48 brothers closet scout uniform exchange!!

Yes Donations are being accepted !

Get ready for summer camp ! Come browse our tables of uniforms and gear arrange for easy access drop off your clean outgrown uniforms to share with others 7:00 – 8:30pm. Please see Jerry Browning with questions

**Adults Save the date :**
May 18 all adult leadership and parents who wish to be more involved or just have more information on leadership. We will have a adult leadership training for a scout-led troop – we will discuss what is working and what is not , how you can help and get involved all adults please save the date !

Uniform Exchange

May 1, 2021 jbrowning

Administration

2021 Brother’s Closet Uniform Exchange Download

Drop by May 4th and May 11th, 7:00 to 8:30, during regular scout meeting. Bring clean, used scout uniform parts to exchange or just come pick out needed items.

Troop 48 – Brother’s Closet

Scout Uniform Exchange

Has your scout grown 5 inches in the last year?
Just crossing over and need a scout uniform?
Want your scout to look sharp at summer camp?
Want a good price on a uniform? Free! Free! Free!

There is a large assortment of Class A shirts, shorts, and pants in many sizes. Also, Class B shirts in a wide variety of sizes and colors are available. There is a huge selection of used hiking boots, a few hoodies, and a few raincoats. Bring what you no longer need and get what you need.