Congratulations! Nathan Michalik is Troop 48 Eagle Scout #162
2021 Order of the Arrow Election Night
Greetings Troop 48:
We have a select few scouts who have met the requirements to be elligible for consideration to be elected into scouting’s national honor society.
There will be a need to have 50% of our troop present for the election to be valid. So please make an effort to attend so that we may hold this special Order of the Arrow event.
District Order of the Arrow officials will go over the election process tomorrow night.
PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST for Tuesday, January 19, 2021
TROOP 48 BSA Happy New Year
PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST for Tuesday, January 19 2021
- Remember ! Take attendance. Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed. Counsel and sign off advancement. Open with the Oath and law
- Call patrol members not present !
- Wolf :little pantry, Phoenix :PLC host, Panther: Service Patrol, Fox: West Bank .
- •Little pantry: conduct a in patrol food drive to fill the little pantry with non-perishable Foods note no glass bottles. •PLC host help with organizing the Materials Needed for PLC the meeting.
- Pay for your trips promptly. Pay Mr. Miller, with checks made out to “Troop 48”
•Service : Stomp cans as needed. Straighten up Garage, clean T48 Office, handle patrol notebook
•West Bank Please pick up branches and trash, rake leaves and clip or dig up weeds, bad vines, and little privet bushes. Leave the periwinkle vines. DON’T MOW OR OTHERWISE HURT THE ENGLISH IVY !!
Good Turn part of “West Bank:” Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Playground.
Patrol building zoom game skill work or other interactive activities :
Klondike February 19,20,21 CDC!
Please let Mrs. White know a approximate team number by listing scouts that will be signing up.
If you do not have 5 scouts that want to participate Troop patrol’s can combine.
When planning patrol activities: Please remember social distancing and wearing your mask is a great way to stay healthy BUT is also mandatory for our Troop Please monitor numbers staying under 10 at any indoor patrol outing; we can have NO more then 25 in a group when outside we need take action to make sure that everyone is working to follow these requirements when planning patrol activities please create a trip sheet ( all trips must be approved by Mr. White
Troop 48 operation merit badge opportunity OMBO
8:00am 6:00pm Registration opened January 12 multiple amazing opportunities For merit badge class will be available!!!
January 26 Order of the arrow election and camp talk:
January 30 Junior leadership training registration to open soon
• Basic Life Support Training 6 days ago -2021 BLS Troop 48 (bsa flyer bls) Farris WardDownload Signup for BLS January 30th 10:00 AM –…
Basic Life Saving is being offered on January 30, February 6, and February 13 for only $7.
• Please not we have had questions Farris is promoting this event he is NOT the teacher this is being provided by a licensed position
Any scouts attending a high adventurer trip or that is in need of CPR training should look into this amazing opportunity!
Patrol planning: Trail Days. Help CDC , earn Service hours March 6 Phoenix is planning on attending great opportunity for all patrol’s to take part on this day or another week. February 6 13 27 March 6 13 or 27 all available we would like all Patrols to try to help . Work day is from 8:29-5pm
Trip Report: Phoenix Patrol – Bowling Party
On December 18, 2020 the Phoenix Patrol had a bowling party at the Warpath Bowling Lanes in Kingsport Tennessee.
The best part about bowling is getting to roll the ball down the bowling alley. Bowling is a lot of fun and I would like to do it again.
Flaming Arrow Outing
We will try again to meet at WPSP this Saturday, January 16, at 10 am. We will work with Scouts on First Aid, Outdoor Code, and Service for those under First Class (Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class). Scouts First Class and above can use the EDGE method to help others gain proficiency in the requirements. We will also spend time doing a Service Project at the Park – mainly picking up trash. Wear Class B WARM outfits. We will finish at 11:30 am.
2021 Klondike Derby Trip Sheet
To Sign Up Click here ==> SNAP!
TROOP 48 BSA — TRIP INFORMATION
Outing: 2021 Klondike Derby, Camp Davy Crockett
| I. Dates and Key Times: | ||||
| Assemble @ CHPC or | 4:00 PM | February 19, 2021 | Friday | |
| Assemble at Camp Davy Crockett (T48 campsite) | 8:00 AM | February 20, 2021 | Saturday | |
| Return to CHPC | 12:00 PM | February 21, 2021 | Sunday | |
II. Adult Leader NEEDS:
Sign up (online @ T48.org) or In person on Tuesday’s (when available) see Tom Gould
- TOTAL EVENT CAMPING LIMIT IS SET TO 150 PEOPLE. (Keep focus on youth participation for numbers, Saturday only help is an optional path for adults)
- Volunteer to cook by patrol to allow youth to focus on events.
- Operate or aide events (See Tom Gould) and clean up, facilitate LNT operations.
- Provide oversite to follow standing COVID protocols.
- Provide Transportation (patrol boxes, sleds) to and from Camp Davy Crockett
- Help coordinate Troop 48 activities (See Julieann White).
| III. Cost | Scout | Adult | Staff | Due | Pay To |
| Regular Registration | $15.00 | $10.00 | $7.00 | Feb 2 | Troop Treasure or Alt. |
| Late Registration | $25.00 | $10.00 | $7.00 | Feb 9 | Troop Treasure or Alt. |
| Transportation | $10.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Feb 9 | Troop Treasure or Alt. |
| Food (by patrol) 4 Meals *EST | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | Feb 9 | (cash) Patrol Food Buyer |
| IV. Uniform Expectations | |
| Travel to Camp Davy Crockett | Class B (NO civilian hats, except watch cap) |
| @ the Klondike Derby | Class B (NO civilian hats, except watch cap) |
| Travel from Camp Davy Crockett | Class B (NO civilian hats, except watch cap) |
V. Activities and What to Bring (not an all-inclusive list; see T-48 Camping Checklist)
| Activity | What to Take |
| Friday Dinner | Sack Dinner or (eat with your vehicle en route) |
| Klondike Events | Patrol Sled and equipment (see sled list & T48 checklist) |
| Camping | Normal truck-in camping equipment and supplies *** sleeping pad for cabins *** personal hand sanitizer, facemask for nonsocial distant environments. BYOT: No Sharing of tents outside of family ** Dress and bring clothes appropriate for cold weather conditions. |
| Patrol Meals: | Saturday (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Sunday (breakfast) |
V. Trip Description
Outing includes overnight camping at Camp Davy Crockett Friday and Saturday night; Friday night is optional. We will camp out on Saturday night in the (TBD) campsites under CDC COVID protocols (2 max per cabin / 1 per tent) unless you are family. Cooking and cleanup will be offered to be done by T48 adults for Saturday meals to promote maximum event participation (patrol choice). Klondike event staff will operate appointed areas. Patrol activities will include camporee-like participation and competition in a variety of Scout skill events (see handouts). On Sunday T48 will lead the district in a “Winter Rules” church service.
(Troop 48 already has 6 sleds). Practice necessary skill is advised.
Registration will be from 8:00 to 8:45 A.M. Saturday. Events begin at 9:00 A.M. Saturday. Events will be spread out throughout the day. Be prepared to move and to wait. Patrol leaders be prepared with event focused side activities to promote specific event preparedness and or to keep warm as well as cohesiveness (show scout spirit).
Troop 48 Service
Troop 48 and T48G EDGE training team working with Safety Patrol at Washington Elementary. For the second year, Working to teach the patrols about the flag. Our team working to show new safety patrollers the correct way to put up and take down the flag. Sharing other general responsibilities and respect when working with the US flag. This meeting was outside and socially distant with masks on for safety.
Patrol Leader Council: January 19, 2021
TROOP 48, BSA
Agenda Patrol Leaders Council, 6:30pm, Tues, January 19 2020
- Record attendance. *** Do we have a representative from each patrol? ***
- Review December Patrol outing .
Wolf -Out door movie
Flaming arrow- ?
Phoenix- sycamore shoals, and bowling,
Panther- Wreaths across American and miniature golf;
Discussing The important impact of the patrol outing
Reinforce the leadership plan for patrols to work together understanding that leadership is to be part of the support and success of others.
What is working what is not?
- January/ February patrol Trip planning:
Order of the arrow elections, operation Merit Badge Opportunity, Junior leader ship training Klondike derby scouting for food, Sugar mountain ski trip. Dates:
Klondike planning February 19-21 I am available to help all sleds and will not be running with any specific sled at this time to be available to help. Currently every patrol has signed up for a sled.
JANUARY 23 Operation merit marriage opportunity (OMBO) registration will be available >JANUARY 12 encourage everyone to get signed up for this event.
Environmental science ,engineering ,American Heritage, communication, camping, photography ,graphic arts ,personal management, veterinary care ,dog care ,cycling ,citizenship in the nation, first aid ,art ,disability awareness ; and an opportunity to learn cooking skills to help with different merit badges.
JANUARY 30 Junior leadership training
(JLT) I will be asking for all leadership to help with this event; myself and Mr. Gould have some different activities presentations to ensure engagement to help out younger scouts to be enthusiastic about leadership.
Remember: it’s important that we continue to address covid planning
- Troop Staff Issues/Needs: Monthly meetings of Chaplain Aides, Den Chiefs, Historians, Instructor/Service Managers, Librarians/ Congressional award OA Liaison, Quartermasters, Scribes,
5.Patrol Rotation with New jobs in rotation: Little pantry in patrol food drive to fill pantry and Patrol host, helping to set up clan up and host PLC
Other items to discuss?
Josh White (423) 794-7073
Julieann White 423-202-5668
PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST for Tuesday, January 12, 2021
TROOP 48 BSA Happy New Year
PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST for Tuesday, January 12 2021
- Remember ! Take attendance. Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed. Counsel and sign off advancement. Open with the Oath and law
2. Call patrol members not present !
- Wolf :little pantry, Phoenix :PLC host, Panther: Service Patrol, Fox: West Bank .
- •Little pantry: conduct a in patrol food drive to fill the little pantry with non-perishable Foods note no glass bottles.
•PLC host help with organizing the Materials Needed for PLC the meeting.
•Service : Stomp cans as needed. Straighten up Garage, clean T48 Office, handle patrol notebook
•West Bank Please pick up branches and trash, rake leaves and clip or dig up weeds, bad vines, and little privet bushes. Leave the periwinkle vines. DON’T MOW OR OTHERWISE HURT THE ENGLISH IVY !!
Good Turn part of “West Bank:” Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Playground.
Patrol building zoom game skill work or other interactive activities :
Klondike February 19,20,21 CDC!
Please let Mrs. White know a approximate team number by listing scouts that will be signing up. If you do not have 5 scouts that want to participate Troop patrol’s can combine.
When planning patrol activities: Please remember social distancing and wearing your mask is a great way to stay healthy BUT is also mandatory for our Troop Please monitor numbers staying under 10 at any indoor patrol outing; we can have NO more then 25 in a group when outside we need take action to make sure that everyone is working to follow these requirements when planning patrol activities please create a trip sheet ( all trips must be approved by Mr. White
PLC January 19 CHPC 6:30: Please make sure that every patrol has a patrol leadership representative in attendance.
January 15-18 WINTER CAMP;
- Adult leaders check out iOLS @ CDC
- Scouts check out 2021 Winter Camp
- 2021 Troop 48 Annual Calendar
- Begin signing up for 2021 Summer Camp classes. Pay later. 2021 CDC Fee structure updated.
January 19 : BACK TO COVID NORMAL meetings at CHPC.
Ok Troop 48 operation merit badge opportunity OMBO
8:00am 6:00pm Registration open January 12 multiple amazing opportunities For merit badge class will be available!!!
January 26 Order of the arrow election and camp talk:
January 30 Junior leadership training registration to open soon
- Basic Life Support Training 6 days ago -2021 BLS Troop 48 (bsa flyer bls) v 2.8 by Farris WardDownload Signup for BLS January 30th 10:00 AM –…
Any scouts attending a high adventurer trip or that is in need of CPR training should look into this amazing opportunity!
Trip Report: Phoenix Patrol – Sycamore Shoals State Park
On January 2, 2021 the Phoenix Patrol went on a trip to Sycamore Shoals State Park in Elizabethton Tennessee.
We took a tour of the museum and the ranger gave us a tour of the fort.
