Summer Bash July 16th
Sell as many tickets as you can!!
Sign up on the Event Page ASAP and Pay Mr. Browning
June 25, 2024 Troop 48 Announcements:
Welcome back from camp celebration !!!!
June 25, 2024 Troop 48 Announcements:
Welcome back from camp !!!!
Sullivan Heights Middle School Ballfield Night (June 25)
When we return from camp, Troop 48 will have the traditional kickball night at the Sullivan Heights Middle School (former South HS) front ballfield. Park in the lots or in front of the building but not along the main entrance road. Forecast is for HOT, so bring your own (and labeled) water bottle. Each patrol will have an attendance sheet to fill out (so wear Class B uniform). Rain plans are a regular troop meeting at CHPC.
Patrol Duty!!! If at the ballfield, then duties are skipped for the evening.
- Ceremonies: Shark
- Food Box: Eagle
- Game Guides: Phoenix (pick something besides basketball)
- PLC Host (done) and troop meeting set-up (each week): Panther
- Service: Fox (Clean up meeting and leadership assistance)
- Can Recycling: Flaming Arrow
- Grounds: Wolf (Former West Bank which Venturing Crew is handling. Duties are now on Tuesday nights please rake the playground mulch, put rocks back in garden beds that are in the parking lot, empty trash by the play yard and pick up litter around church grounds.)
Goodwill opportunity:
We are hosting Troop 1 (a girl troop from Mississippi) on Saturday, June 29, and Saturday, July 7, one night in each direction here at CHPC. 7 adults (4 female and 3 male) plus 9 female scouts. Troop 48 will provide breakfast and some treats. Please help with donations.
Sign up:
Hungry Mother SP swimming adventure (12-14 July)
T48.org registration is now open. Truck-in camping in group site for up to 20 members, no vehicles (park in nearby lot) and/or individual campsites for up to 6 members and 2 vehicles. If fishing, a VA license is required for those over 16 yrs (Online: www.gooutdoorsvirginia.com or by Phone (804) 367-1000 during regular business hours). Lake rental equipment includes canoes, kayaks, fishing kayaks, paddleboards, paddleboats and hydrobikes. Note: All food/beverages must be stored in an approved bear-proof container, your locked vehicle or hard-sided camper at all times unless being eaten, prepared, or transported. Plan your menus accordingly.
Troop 48 Fun Summertime Bash (Tuesday, July 16) Please Sign Up Now!! We need a good head count ahead of time to order the correct amount of the main BBQ pork entree. Families, please sign up to bring a side dish, or supplies.
Eastman Shelter 28, 30, and Amphitheater – 4 to 10 PM (feast at 7 PM)
Plan ahead and invite your family friends and alumni scouters!!
Fun, Fellowship, Food, Games, Music, Inspiration – Let’s Parrrteee
If you have nice Nic-Nacs, Gift Cards, Household Items, Furniture, etc. that you no longer need or have room for, consider donating them for a Silent Auction at the Bash. FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE TROOP 48 NEW YORK CITY TRIP IN DECEMBER
Crazy 8 Race (July 20)
We Run Events will once again be host to the USA 8K National Championship.
The USA Track & Field sanctions a circuit of national championships for different road race distances across the country. The top USA runners travel to these premier events with the hopes of being named the national champion at that distance. The Crazy 8s 8K has been approved by USA Track & Field to host the 8K championships for 2022 – 2025 and will be added to the USATF Running Circuit.
Barking Lot – Handing out Medals
Assembling medals
Running /Walking
Hold the date:
9-11 August Dick Tracy Rock
13 August Eagle Court of Honor (cutoff for recognition is 30 July)
24-25 August Backpack / Truck-In at Grayson Highlands
14 September Navitat Canopy Adventure
27-29 September Emerald Mine /Truck In
NEW YORK RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
More seats to get registered ! Pay $100 deposit to Mr. Browning.
We have started fundraising!! Support a scout if you would like to buy a Krispy Kreme card or little Caesar pizza kit see Julieann White. We have multiple amazing fundraisers coming your way, things that you will both enjoy doing and participating in while bringing down the fee for this amazing adventure.
Pork Butt Fundraiser happening now:
Please talk to family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, etc. and order Pork Butts for the fundraiser. Order more than one and freeze it for future BBQ feasts. Butts to be available by Saturday morning, July 6th. Get order forms from the event calendar for the trip.
Orders and money must be turned in to Mr. Browning by Monday, July 1st.
December 27 – 30, 2024
See New York City decorated for Christmas!!
Final Payment is due by Nov. 27th, 2024. PRICE PER PERSON: Quad room split $1,410
2024 Trip Report: Cherokee Truck-in
Trip: Cherokee Truck-in
“`Cherokee, NC
Date: June 7-9, 2024
Author: Cristian Baca
History:
Cherokee County was formed in 1839 from a part of Macon County, and is North Carolina’s western most county, bordered by the states of Tennessee and Georgia, and located in the southern tip of the Great Smoky Mountains. Cherokee County was named to honor the Cherokee Indians who inhabited this area before being removed and relocated to Oklahoma in 1838. Those who escaped removal to Oklahoma now live on the Cherokee Indian reservation in Cherokee, NC.
President Andrew Jackson approved the Indian Removal Act of 1830, which provided removal of all Indians to Oklahoma. In 1835, the New Echota Removal Treaty was signed and plans were executed to remove the Cherokee Indians. Many Indians defied the government and went into hiding in the wilderness of the Blue Ridge Mountains, now known as Cherokee, NC Indian Reservation. Under the New Echota Removal Treaty of 1835, over 17,000 Indians were removed from North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Mississippi, and Arkansas to Oklahoma. It was a miserable road that the Cherokee endured for 6 long months in the bitter cold. 1 out of every 4 Indians died on the march. This long, sad journey is known as the Trail of Tears.
Cherokee is a town on the reservation home of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation, in western North Carolina. At Oconaluftee Indian Village, the 18th-century Cherokee lifestyle is preserved through live demonstrations. In summer at the outdoor Mountainside Theatre, the drama “Unto These Hills” tells the tribal story leading up to the Trail of Tears. The drama has been performed since 1950.
Experience:
The Cherokee, NC trip was one of the best trips I’ve been on since I joined the troop 2 years ago. We set up camp Friday night and planned to go swimming but it was too late. Instead we enjoyed camp time and got a good night’s sleep for the next day. We took a hike on Saturday to a beautiful waterfall. We then went to visit Oconaluftee village to learn how the Cherokee lived in the 1800s. We went river tubing after that (super fun) and got ice cream (my favorite was cookies n cream). After returning to the campsite, we swam in the pool until it was time to get ready for the Indian drama “Unto These Hills.” It was a good play but very sad to watch how the Cherokee were treated. After another good night’s sleep, we packed up on Sunday morning so we could tour the Wheels Through Time museum. The old motorcycles we saw were super cool! We headed home after a busy, fun-filled experience.
Camp Week Announcements 6/18/24
Congratulations to Noah Malik He is Troop 48’s newest Eagle Scout, #183. We are so proud of this young man for all his accomplishments!!! Well done, Noah!!
Happy Father’s Day to our many amazing Scout Dad’s!!
Summer Camp (June 16-22) Assemble @ CHPC: 10:30 AM June 16, 2024 Sunday.
Please help!!! We need snack donations for the week of camp !!!!
We would like to put out healthy snacks throughout the day. Our busy scouts need a little bit more than camp dining.
We still have a few that need a physical form, including Part C! Bring them Sunday (letting Mr. Browning or Mrs. White know of this choice) or Email them ahead of time.
Express Care 444 on Clinchfield Street Suite 202 has $30 walk-in sports physical.
June 18, 2024 Troop 48 Announcements:
We do have a normal Troop meeting!!!
Patrol Duty!!! Rotation for June (and updated on T48.org)
- Ceremonies: Shark
- Food Box: Eagle
- Game Guides: Phoenix (pick something besides basketball)
- PLC Host (done) and troop meeting set-up (each week): Panther
- Service: Fox (Clean up meeting and leadership assistance)
- Can Recycling: Flaming Arrow
- Grounds: Wolf (Former West Bank which Venturing Crew is handling. Duties are now on Tuesday nights please rake the playground mulch, put rocks back in garden beds that are in the parking lot, empty trash by the play yard and pick up litter around church grounds.)
Tuesday troop meeting planning for June
18 For scouts not at camp, Mr. Overton, Mr. Hasler, and Mrs. Tanner will be at CHPC to focus on 1:1 advancement in a quieter setting. Meet in front of/inside Jones Bldg.
25 Sullivan Heights Middle School Ballfield Night (June 25)
When we return from camp, Troop 48 will have the traditional kickball night at the Sullivan Heights Middle School (former South HS) front ballfield. Park in the lots or in front of the building but not along the main entrance road. Rain plans are a regular troop meeting at CHPC.
Goodwill opportunity:
We are hosting Troop 1 (a girl troop from Mississippi) on Saturday, June 29, and Saturday, July 7, one night in each direction here at CHPC. 7 adults (4 female and 3 male) plus 9 female scouts. Troop 48 will provide breakfast and some treats. Please help with food donations.
Sign up: We need you to sign up now for planning
Hungry Mother SP swimming adventure (12-14 July)
T48.org registration is now open. Truck-in camping in group site for up to 20 members, no vehicles (park in nearby lot) and/or individual campsites for up to 6 members and 2 vehicles. If fishing, a VA license is required for those over 16 yrs (Online: www.gooutdoorsvirginia.com or by Phone (804) 367-1000 during regular business hours). Lake rental equipment includes canoes, kayaks, fishing kayaks, paddleboards, paddleboats and hydrobikes. Note: All food/beverages must be stored in an approved bear-proof container, your locked vehicle or hard-sided camper at all times unless being eaten, prepared, or transported. Plan your menus accordingly.
Sign up!!!
Troop 48 Fun Summertime Bash (Tuesday, July 16) Please Sign Up Now!! We need a good head count ahead of time to order the correct amount of the main BBQ pork entree. Families, please sign up to bring a side dish, or supplies.
Eastman Shelter 28, 30, and Amphitheater – 4 to 10 PM (feast at 7 PM)
Plan ahead and invite your family friends and alumni scouters!!
Fun, Fellowship, Food, Games, Music, Inspiration – Let’s Parrrteee
If you have nice Nic-Nacs, Gift Cards, Household Items, Furniture, etc. that you no longer need or have room for, consider donating them for a Silent Auction at the Bash. FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE TROOP 48 NEW YORK CITY TRIP IN DECEMBER
Sign Up:Crazy 8 Race (July 20)
We Run Events will once again be host to the USA 8K National Championship.
The USA Track & Field sanctions a circuit of national championships for different road race distances across the country. The top USA runners travel to these premier events with the hopes of being named the national champion at that distance. The Crazy 8s 8K has been approved by USA Track & Field to host the 8K championships for 2022 – 2025 and will be added to the USATF Running Circuit.
Barking Lot – Handing out Medals
Assembling medals
Running /Walking
Hold the date:
9-11 August Dick Tracy Rock
13 August Eagle Court of Honor
24-25 August Backpack / Truck-In at Grayson Highlands
14 September Navitat Canopy Adventure
27-29 September Emerald Mine /Truck In
NEW YORK RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
More seats to get registered ! Pay $100 deposit to Mr. Browning.
We have started fundraising!! Support a scout if you would like to buy a Krispy Kreme card or little Caesar pizza kit see Julieann White. We have multiple amazing fundraisers coming your way, things that you will both enjoy doing and participating in while bringing down the fee for this amazing adventure.
Pork Butt Fundraiser happening now:
Please talk to family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, etc. and order Pork Butts for the fundraiser. Order more than one and freeze it for future BBQ feasts. Butts to be available by Saturday morning, July 6th. Get order forms from the event calendar for the trip.
Orders and money must be turned in to Mr. Browning by Monday, July 1st.
December 27 – 30, 2024
See New York City decorated for Christmas!!
Final Payment is due by Nov. 27th, 2024. PRICE PER PERSON: Quad room split $1,410
Noah Malik is Troop 48’s 183rd Eagle Scout
Congratulations to Noah Malik for earning Eagle Rank. We are all very proud of your accomplishments.
July 11, 23 announcements
This weekend:
Cherokee NC Truck In (Friday, Jun 7 at 5:00 PM – Sunday, Jun 9 at 4:30 PM)
Truck In camping at a beautiful mountain campground. Visit museums, possibly earn Indian Lore merit badge, see the famous “Unto These Hills” outdoor drama.
https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Cherokee-NC-2024-Trip-Sheet.pdf
June 11, 2024 Troop 48 Announcements:
PLC 6:30
Patrol Duty!!! Rotation for June (and updated on T48.org)
- Ceremonies: Shark
- Food Box: Eagle
- Game Guides: Phoenix (pick something besides basketball)
- PLC Host and troop meeting set-up: Panther (6:00pm for the 11th)
- Service: Fox (Clean up meeting and leadership assistance)
- Can Recycling: Flaming Arrow
- Grounds: Wolf (Former West Bank which Venturing Crew is handling. Duties are now on Tuesday nights please rake the playground mulch, put rocks back in garden beds that are in the parking lot, empty trash by the play yard and pick up litter around church grounds.)
Tuesday troop meeting planning for June
11 PLC / QM team transition from Cherokee NC truck-in to CDC Summer Camp
18 For scouts not at camp, a few adult leaders will be at CHPC to focus on advancement
25 Sullivan Heights Middle School ballfield
Summer Camp (June 16-22) Assemble @ CHPC: 11:30 AM June 16, 2024 Sunday
Physical forms, including Part C, are due!!!!! Bring them in to Ms. Taylor ASAP.
Seth, Mr. Barbee, Katie, Robbie, Aiden B, Noah D, Jackson, Liam, Mr. Hens, Lucas, Mrs.Huggins, Cole, Griffin, Riley K, Mr. Larkin, Peyton, Kinley, Daniel, Aiden M, Mr Monk, Adam , Christopher P, and Grant
Express Care 444 Clinchfield street suite 202 has $30 walk in sports physical
Check the Brother’s Closet for extra scouting uniform parts, t-shirts, and hiking boots
Please help!!! We need snack donations for the week of camp !!!!
We would like to put out healthy snacks throughout the day. Our busy scouts need a little bit more than camp dining.
Contrary to last week’s announcement, we will not be able to have a family Father’s Day celebration as the timeline is just not going to work this year.
Ballfield Night (June 25)
When we return from camp, Troop 48 will have the traditional kickball night at the Sullivan Heights Middle School (former South HS) front ballfield. Park in the lots or in front of the building but not along the main entrance road. Rain plans are a regular troop meeting at CHPC.
Goodwill opportunity:
We are hosting Troop 1 (girl troop from Mississippi) on Saturday, June 29 and Saturday, July 7. They need accommodations for one night in each direction for 7 adults (4 female and 3 male) plus 9 female scouts. Troop 48 will provide breakfast and some treats.
Hungry Mother SP swimming adventure (12-14 July)
T48.org registration is now open. Truck-in camping in group site for up to 20 members, no vehicles (park in nearby lot) and/or individual campsites for up to 6 members and 2 vehicles. If fishing, a VA license is required for those over 16 yrs (Online: www.gooutdoorsvirginia.com or by Phone (804) 367-1000 during regular business hours). Lake rental equipment includes canoes, kayaks, fishing kayaks, paddleboards, paddleboats and hydrobikes. Note: All food/beverages must be stored in an approved bear-proof container, your locked vehicle or hard-sided camper at all times unless being eaten, prepared, or transported. Plan your menus accordingly.
Troop 48 Fun Summertime Bash (Tuesday, July 16) Please Sign Up Now!! We need a good head count ahead of time to order the correct amount of the main entree. Families, please sign up to bring a side dish, or supplies.
Eastman Shelter 28, 30, and Amphitheater – 4 to 10 PM (feast at 7 PM)
Plan ahead and invite your family friends and alumni scouters!!
Fun, Fellowship, Food, Games, Music, Inspiration – Let’s Parrrteee
If you have nice Nic-Nacs, Gift Cards, Household Items, Furniture, etc. that you no longer need or have room for, consider donating them for a Silent Auction at the Bash. FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE TROOP 48 NEW YORK CITY TRIP IN DECEMBER
Crazy 8 Race (July 20)
We Run Events will once again be host to the USA 8K National Championship.
The USA Track & Field sanctions a circuit of national championships for different road race distances across the country. The top USA runners travel to these premier events with the hopes of being named the national champion at that distance. The Crazy 8s 8K has been approved by USA Track & Field to host the 8K championships for 2022 – 2025 and will be added to the USATF Running Circuit.
Barking Lot – Handing out Medals
Assembling medals
Running /Walking
Hold the date:
9-11 August Dick Tracy Rock
24-25 August Backpack / Truck-In at Grayson Highlands
14 September Navitat Canopy Adventure
27-29 September Emerald Mine /Truck In
NEW YORK RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
More seats to get registered ! Pay $100 deposit to Mr. Browning.
We have started fundraising!! Support a scout if you would like to buy a Krispy Kreme card or little Caesar pizza kit see Julieann White. We have multiple amazing fundraisers coming your way, things that you will both enjoy doing and participating in while bringing down the fee for this amazing adventure.
Pork Butt Fundraiser happening now:
Please talk to family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, etc. and order Pork Butts for the fundraiser. Order more than one and freeze it for future BBQ feasts. Butts to be available by Saturday morning, July 6th. Get order forms from the event calendar for the trip.
December 27 – 30, 2024
See New York City decorated for Christmas!!
Final Payment is due by Nov. 27th, 2024. PRICE PER PERSON: Quad room split $1,410
Crazy 8 July 20, 2024
Can you believe it’s been a year already?! We are checking in to see if you are still interested in helping with the 2024 Crazy 8s 8K and 3K? Previous year’s list is below as a reminder.
You all have always been such a great supporter of the race. I look forward to this all year.
A little information about this year. The event is happening July 20, 2024. We Run Events will once again be host to the USA 8K National Championship.
The USA Track & Field sanctions a circuit of national championships for different road race distances across the country. The top USA runners travel to these premier events with the hopes of being named the national champion at that distance. The Crazy 8s 8K has been approved by USA Track & Field to host the 8K championships for 2022 – 2025 and will be added to the USATF Running Circuit.
Schedule of events will remain the same:
- 7:58 pm – Almost Crazy 3K Run/Walk presented by Ballad Health & Eastman Credit Union
- 8:58 pm – Ballad Health & Niswonger Children’s Hospital Crazy 8s 8K Run
Based on some observations we have made over the last few years, there will be some changes to the quantity and placement of the water stations. For 2024 we will only have 3 water stations, not including the Barking Lot.. This is due to some water station congestion at certain spots and wasting water. That said, WE STILL NEED YOU. We would love for each group that has helped in the past to assist with owning a neighborhood to make sure everyone is save and we have people cheering the runners along the course. All would be close together, still get shirts and have a lot of fun!
Let us know if your group is still interested in helping this year so we can make sure to put you on the list. Once I have the confirmations, I will send out more information about times and to get shirt sizes.
We are still vetting out the best locations so below are tentative.
- Lamont St/ Bordon Park Parking Lot. Runners stay straight. 8k only
- Martin Dentistry – Midland/Ft. Henry (4K split, 3k and 8k Runners turn onto FT Henry Dr.). 3k and 8k
- Swannanoa Ave/ Bruce St. Runners stay straight 8k only
- Boy Scout Troop – Barking Lot just before entrance to the stadium (stadium) 3k and 8k
2023 Crazy 8s Water Stations/ Barking Lot: Organization-Contact, Location, Race
- UT Alumni Association – Redwood/Borden. Just past Mile 1. Runners turn left from Redwood to Borden, then bear right, staying on Borden. 8k only
- HMG – Pineola/Greenfield Ave (~2 mile, 3k Runners will go around cone and then turn onto Greenfield; 8k Runners stay straight). 3k and 8k
- Martin Dentistry – Midland/Ft. Henry (4K split, 3k and 8k Runners turn onto FT Henry Dr.). 3k and 8k
- Mountain Region Family Medicine – Ormond Dr/Swannanoa Ave (~3 mile, 8k Runners turn onto Swannanoa Ave). 8k
- Amedysis – Konnarock/Sherwood Dr (~4 miles, 8k Runners turn onto Sherwood Dr) 8k
- Boy Scout Troop – Barking Lot just before entrance to the stadium (stadium) 3k and 8k
- DB Band – Helped as Road guards (previous years)
We will be making arrangements to hand out and assemble the award medals s well.
Thanks for all you do to support or community.
Please check your availability!! Save the date significant Assistance is needed. We will have a sign up very soon
If you want to run Get signed up on the Crazy Website and let us know you will be running. We have adult leadership that will be running!!!
Trip Report – 2024 Cumberland Gap Truck-in and Backpacking Trip
Trip: Cumberland Gap Truck-in and Backpacking Trip
“`Ewing, VA
Date: May 4-5, 2024
Author: Cristian Baca
History:
For thousands of years, people and animals have journeyed through the Cumberland Gap. A combination of factors made this important transportation link possible. As the Cumberland Mountain formed, Yellow Creek cut through the mountain creating a notch in the mountain at the same time it was rising. The mountain began to rise faster than the creek could erode, causing the creek to change course. Thus, the Gap that the early Americans found was dry.
Not long after the gap formed, animals began traveling through the gap on their way north, especially bison. The bison blazed a trail through the gap, as they went north in search of saltlicks. As bison traveled north, early humans observed their movements and followed them through the gap.
During the 1700s, European colonists searched for a way west through the Cumberland Mountains. The first European to document his journey through the gap was Thomas Walker. In 1750, the Virginia Loyal Land Company sent Thomas Walker to find a pass into western Virginia (now Kentucky). Walker journeyed through the gap and named the mountain after Prince William, the Duke of Cumberland. Walker, though, argued the gap was not the best path westward. Nineteen years later, Daniel Boone came to a different conclusion. Boone heard about the gap from a friend and travelled through it on a hunting expedition. He told others of his journey and he was paid by a land speculator to blaze a trail through the gap for settlement. This path known as the Wilderness Road allowed approximately 200,000 and 300,000 European-American colonists to travel through the gap westward.
Experience
Troop 48 carpooled to Cumberland Gap Wilderness Road campground on May 4. We stopped at the gift shop at the campground to check in and they had some really cool stuff but the hoodies were a little pricey. We got to play in the big field until it was time to go on the first hike. We hiked to a cave that was blocked off by a metal gate (1.7 miles) but found our way around. We hiked on past the cave to a beautiful view where we were able to stand in 3 different states (Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee). After the hike we pitched camp and played football with some kids camping across from us. We had delicious hot dogs and chips for dinner and had a great campfire service with lots of fun skits. My personal favorite was the Moonstick skit. We woke up to pop tarts and oatmeal for breakfast on Sunday. We broke camp, cleaned up, and had a church service before we went on our second hike (Starlight cave, about a 4-mile hike). Parts of the cave had lots of spiders. We had bagged chicken on the trail for lunch. After returning to the campground to meet the backpackers, we headed back to our beloved families.
References:
https://www.nps.gov/cuga/learn/historyculture/cumberland-gap.htm
June 4, 2024 Troop 48 Announcements
This weekend:
WR Cub Scout Day Camp 2024 (Monday, June 3 – Friday, June 7, 8 AM – 3 PM each day) please be on time if you have signed up to help
The Day Camp as a responsible scouts to serve as Den Chiefs and other staff
June 4, 2024 Troop 48 Announcements:
Patrol Duty!!! Rotation for June (and updated on T48.org)
- Ceremonies: Shark
- Food Box: Eagle
- Game Guides: Phoenix (pick something besides basketball)
- PLC Host: Panther (June 11th 6:30pm)
- Service: Fox (Clean up meeting and leadership assistance)
- Can Recycling: Flaming Arrow
- Grounds: Wolf (Former West Bank which Venturing Crew is handling. Duties are now on Tuesday nights please rake the playground mulch, put rocks back in garden beds that are in the parking lot, empty trash by the play yard and pick up litter around church grounds.)
Tuesday troop meeting planning for June
4 Summer Camp prep
11 PLC / QM team transition from Cherokee NC truck-in to CDC Summer Camp
18 For scouts not at camp, a few adult leaders will be at CHPC to focus on advancement
25 Sullivan Heights Middle School ballfield
Cherokee NC Truck In (Friday, Jun 7 at 5:00 PM – Sunday, Jun 9 at 4:30 PM)
Truck In camping at a beautiful mountain campground. Visit museums, possibly earn Indian Lore merit badge, see the famous “Unto These Hills” outdoor drama.
https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Cherokee-NC-2024-Trip-Sheet.pdf
Summer Camp (June 16-22)
Physical forms, including Part C, are due!!!!! Bring them in to Ms. Taylor ASAP.
Check the Brother’s Closet for extra scouting uniform parts, t-shirts, and hiking boots
We need snack donations for the week!!!! We like to put out healthy snacks throughout the day, we have learned that our busy scouts need a little bit more than camp dining.
We also would like to bring back a Troop 48 tradition that was paused with Covid. Planning a family meal for all to come together and eat in celebration of Father’s Day. We have lots of fathers volunteering at camp or dropping off their children at camp. So, rather than have Scouts bring a packed lunch, we want to plan a potluck. If you are willing to assist with this, please see Laura Watts, Julieann White or Julie Keeton.
Ballfield Night (June 25)
When we return from camp, Troop 48 will have the traditional kickball night at the Sullivan Heights Middle School (former South HS) front ballfield. Park in the lots or in front of the building but not along the main entrance road. Rain plans are a regular troop meeting at CHPC.
Seeking Merit Badge Counselor for Geology/Mining
Last call before going to an alternative. Troop 48 needs an adult leader and/or parent with Youth Protection training and have skills and education for Geology and Mining. There are scouts who would like to finish these from the NC Emerald Mine trips.
Hungry Mother SP swimming adventure (12-14 July)
T48.org registration is now open. Truck-in camping in group site for up to 20 members, no vehicles (park in nearby lot) and/or individual campsites for up to 6 members and 2 vehicles. If fishing, a VA license is required for those over 16 yrs (Online: www.gooutdoorsvirginia.com or by Phone (804) 367-1000 during regular business hours). Lake rental equipment includes canoes, kayaks, fishing kayaks, paddleboards, paddleboats and hydrobikes. Note: All food/beverages must be stored in an approved bear-proof container, your locked vehicle or hard-sided camper at all times unless being eaten, prepared, or transported. Plan your menus accordingly.
Troop 48 Fun Summer Time Bash (Tuesday, July 16) Sign Up Now!!
Eastman Shelter 28, 30, and Amphitheater – 4 to 10 PM (feast at 7 PM)
Plan ahead and invite your family friends and alumni scouters!!
Fun, Fellowship, Food, Games,Music, Inspiration – Let’s Parrrteee
If you have nice Nic-Nacs, Gift Cards, Household Items, Furniture, etc. that you no longer need or have room for, consider donating them for a Silent Auction at the Bash. FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE TROOP 48 NEW YORK CITY TRIP IN DECEMBER.
Hold the date:
9-11 August Dick Tracy Rock
24-25 August Backpack / Truck-In at Grayson Highlands
14 September Navitat Canopy Adventure
27-29 September Emerald Mine /Truck In
NEW YORK RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
More seats to get registered ! Pay $100 deposit to Mr. Browning
December 27 – 30, 2024
See New York City decorated for Christmas!!
Final Payment due by Nov. 27th, 2024. PRICE PER PERSON: Quad room split $1,410
we have multiple amazing fundraisers coming your way things that you will both enjoy doing and participating in well as bringing down the fee for this amazing adventure
—
Julieann White
Scoutmaster Troop 48