MBU Trip Sheet
An excellent day is planned to expand your skills. Please see the following notes for our trip.
Read MorePatrol Checklist – Mar 03
TROOP 48 BSA
PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST for Tuesday, February 25, 2020
1. Take attendance. Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed. Counsel and sign off advancement.
2. Call patrol members not present.
3. Pay dues to re-register for May 1 to Oct 31: $50 Scouts, $26 adults.
4. Wolf is Service Patrol for March. Stomp cans as needed. Straighten up Garage, clean T48 Office, handle patrol notebook bookcase.
5. Panther Patrol has West Bank for February. 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 !! That ivy is there thanks to Eagle Projects by Gary McGraw, Jr (1983) & Dan Beverly (1986). Weed around shrubbery. [ West Bank was cleared in 2013 by Tanner Clark and his Eagle project team ].
Good Turn part of “West Bank:” Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Playground.
March 2020 — West Bank Weeding & Raking – Panther Patrol
Service – Wolf ++ Games – Flaming Arrow ++ Ceremonies – Phoenix
Mar 3
7:00pm – New Scout Coaching. Personal Fitness Merit Badge (Mr. Miller). Patrol Box Competition. Turn in summer camp merit badge choices. Historian Team meet. Plan Expo tickets sales. Plan/sign-up for Apr 4 Knoxville Zoo trip.
9:00pm: TROOP LEADERS’ MEETING.
Mar 7
Merit Badge University (MBU) – Saturday, March 7th at King University. Mr. Browning will be confirming transportation arrangements with parents.
Mar 10
6:30pm –PATROL LEADERS’ COUNCIL.
7:00pm Plan/sign up for April 4 Knoxville Zoo trip.
Re-registration Progress
A note from Scoutmaster Charlie Hasbrouck
WE ARE MAKING VERY GOOD PROGRESS IN COMPLETING REGISTRATIONS OF OUR SCOUTS AND LEADERS FOR ANOTHER 6 MONTHS (TO OCTOBER 31, 2020)! LET’S TRY FOR THE GOAL OF 100% RE-REGISTRATION FOR ALL OF OUR SCOUTS ($50) AND ADULT LEADERS ($26) BY MARCH 17.
New Scouts
5 of 8 paid
63%
Wolf Patrol
8 of 15 paid
53%
Flaming Arrow Patrol
8 of 16 paid
50%
Panther Patrol
6 of 13 paid
46%
Pheonix Patrol
6 of 17 paid
44%
Leadership Corps
3 of 9 paid
33%
Adult Leaders
22 of 74 paid
30%
IF NEEDED, PLEASE TELL MR. MILLER OR ME TO TAKE THE MONEY OUT OF YOUR ACCOUNT – YOU CAN PAY US BACK AT YOUR CONVENIENCE (AFTER SELLING EXPO COUPONS), BUT WE NEED TO HAVE YOUR CONFIRMATION NOW THAT YOU ARE CONTINUING IN SCOUTING !!
IF YOU ARE DUAL-REGISTERED WITH A PACK OR ANOTHER UNIT, LET US KNOW YOU ARE CONTINUING UNDER THEIR CHARTER IF YOU HAVE ALREADY PAID YOUR 2020 RE-REGISTRATION WITH THEM. SOME OF YOU HAVE TOLD ME ALREADY – THANKS !
I NEED TIME TO UPDATE OUR RE-CHARTERING DATABASE AND MEMBERSHIP STATUS WITH THE COUNCIL SO WE CAN COMPLETE THE RE-CHARTERING PROCESS; THE COUNCIL’S GOAL IS TO HAVE OUR UPDATED AND APPROVED CHARTER PAPERS IN THEIR HANDS WITH FULL PAYMENT BY APRIL 1. IF WE TURN IN THE CHARTER PAPERS WITH YOU NOT RE-REGISTERED, YOU WILL DROP OFF THE TROOP (AND BSA) MEMBERSHIP ROSTER – LET’S AVOID YOU HAVING TO SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION TO JOIN.
Camp Class Registrations are OPEN!
2020 Summer Camp Class Reservations are Open!
Troop 48 is now registering for summer camp classes. The council created sign-up form can be downloaded below – and paper copies are also available at troop meetings. Let Mr. Hasler know of your choices either at a troop meeting or by email. Remember to select early to ensure your preferences are will be available…
Changes to this form (as of March 6th):
- Climbing merit badge is now offered as a morning (9am-noon) class and facilitated by Troop 48 adults.
- COPE will be offered afternoons (2-5pm) also arranged by Troop 48 leaders.
- Mountain Biking class has not yet been officially approved. Decision at end of March. Please advise of your interest, but pick back-up classes for the 9-11am slots.
- Welding may be expanded to offer more evenings. Decision also at end of March. Let Mr. Hasler know of your interest.
Minimum age requirements (by Sunday June 14th). 13 years old for: Climbing, COPE, CPR/AED Certification, Crockett’s Wild Frontier Marksmanship, Motorboating, Paddleboarding, Rifle Shooting, and Shotgun Shooting classes. 14 years old for Crockett Experience. 15 years old for BSA Lifeguard and Kayaking.
Additional fees are $5 for Chemistry, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Welding, and Wood Carving; $10 for Basketry, Cooking, Indian Lore, Leatherwork, Motorboating, Space Exploration, and Water Sports; $15 for Archery, Rifle Shooting, and Shotgun Shooting; $20 for Golf; $25 for Crockett Experience,; and $30 for Crockett’s Wild Frontier Marksmanship.
As of March 10th, FULL classes are 2pm Chess, Cooking, 3pm Animation/Graphic Arts; 5pm Snorkeling BSA; and 7pm Electricity, Radio, and Welding. Almost full are 9am Water Sports and 7pm Public Speaking. Let Mr. Hasler know of your interest in case slots come open! A few have made it into Snorkeling BSA and Electricity.
A live list of class availability can be found here. Note that the output has all weeks of CDC Summer Camp, thus scroll down to “Week 2 June 14-20”.
Patrol Checklist – Feb 25
TROOP 48 BSA
PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST for Tuesday, February 25, 2020
1. Take attendance. Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed. Counsel and sign off advancement.
2. Call patrol members not present.
3. Pay dues to re-register for May 1 to Oct 31: $50 Scouts, $26 adults.
4. Phoenix is Service Patrol for February. Stomp cans as needed. Straighten Up Garage, clean T48 Office, handle patrol notebook bookcase.
5. Flaming Arrow Patrol has West Bank for February. 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 !! That ivy is there thanks to Eagle Projects by Gary McGraw, Jr (1983) & Dan Beverly (1986). Weed around shrubbery. [ West Bank was cleared in 2013 by Tanner Clark and his Eagle project team ].
Good Turn part of “West Bank:” Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Playground.
FEBRUARY 2020 — West Bank Weeding & Raking – Flaming Arrow Patrol
Service – Phoenix ++ Games – Wolf ++ Ceremonies – Panther
Feb 25
7:00pm – UNIFORM INSPECTION. 2020 Dues ($50, 6 months) and $100 deposit for summer camp to be paid tonight and next week. Robotics Merit Badge (Mr. Darryl Davis). Plan April 7 Awards Banquet: preview skits, plan table decorations. Librarian Team meet. Scribe Team meet; update patrol notebooks. Plan/sign-up for Apr 4 -Knoxville Zoo trip.
Mar 5
7:00pm – New Scout Coaching. Personal Fitness Merit Badge (Mr. Miller). Patrol Box Competition. Turn in summer camp merit badge choices. Historian Team meet. Plan Expo tickets sales. Plan/sign-up for Apr 4 Knoxville Zoo trip.
9:00pm: TROOP LEADERS’ MEETING.
Merit Badge University (MBU) – Saturday, March 7th at King University. $15 scouts, $10 adults including lunch and patch. Sign up until February 25th troop meeting. Live class availability and current registrations can be reached from this upcoming event page on the new T48.org website. Trip sheet is in the information racks, then see Mr. Hasler in troop office to sign up.
Mr. Browning will be confirming transportation arrangements with parents. Those wanting a meal ticket at the university cafeteria need to also sign up by February 25th.
MBU Update
If you haven’t signed up yet, do it! Deadline for Troop 48 is end of February 25th meeting. For class availability check the live schedule. Scouts and Adults can check their registrations on our site.
Re-Registration Progress 2-18-2020
WE ARE MAKING GOOD PROGRESS IN COMPLETING REGISTRATIONS OF OUR SCOUTS AND LEADERS FOR ANOTHER 6 MONTHS (TO OCTOBER 31, 2020). LET’S TRY FOR THE GOAL OF 100% RE-REGISTRATION FOR ALL OF OUR SCOUTS ($50) AND ADULT LEADERS ($26) BY MARCH 17.
Flaming Arrow Patrol
7 of 16 paid
44%
Panther Patrol
4 of 14 paid
31%
Wolf Patrol
4 of 15 paid
27%
Leadership Corps
2 of 9 paid
22%
Phoenix Patrol
1 of 17 paid
19%
Adult Leaders
14 of 74 paid
19%
IF NEEDED, PLEASE TELL MR. MILLER OR ME TO TAKE THE MONEY OUT OF YOUR ACCOUNT – YOU CAN PAY US BACK AT YOUR CONVENIENCE (AFTER SELLING EXPO COUPONS), BUT WE NEED TO HAVE YOUR CONFIRMATION NOW THAT YOU ARE CONTINUING IN SCOUTING !!
* IF YOU ARE DUAL-REGISTERED WITH A PACK OR ANOTHER UNIT, LET US KNOW YOU ARE * CONTINUING UNDER THEIR CHARTER IF YOU HAVE ALREADY PAID YOUR 2020
* RE-REGISTRATION WITH THEM. SOME OF YOU HAVE TOLD ME ALREADY – THANKS !
I NEED TIME TO UPDATE OUR RE-CHARTERING DATABASE AND MEMBERSHIP STATUS WITH THE COUNCIL SO WE CAN COMPLETE THE RE-CHARTERING PROCESS; THE COUNCIL’S GOAL IS TO HAVE OUR UPDATED AND APPROVED CHARTER PAPERS IN THEIR HANDS WITH FULL PAYMENT BY APRIL 1. IF WE TURN IN THE CHARTER PAPERS WITH YOU NOT RE-REGISTERED, YOU WILL DROP OFF THE TROOP (AND BSA) MEMBERSHIP ROSTER – LET’S AVOID YOU HAVING TO SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION TO JOIN.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THIS IMPORTANT ACTIVITY !!
Webelos Open House – Feb 18
Give your self time to plan!!!
Please be prepared for the Webelos open house on February 18 . This is a really important recruitment event.
Bring all your treats into the wolf room :
Wolf – Healthy treat
Panthers- sweet treats
Phoenix- chips
Flaming arrow- drinks
LC – paper projects
Patrol’s be prepared to show case the specific things that your patrol was Assigned using the EDGE method. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Please if possible have hand outs to correspond with your station. Copies can be made on site.
Your preparation will determine our success so please plan accordingly.
The pack has blue and gold and your planning will be important!!
Have 2 patrol members go to the Gym to help set up stations and help clean up Pack blue and gold . Be prepared to change planing as we may not have enough time and stations may have to be set up in patrol rooms .
Wolf – knots; use the knot board, and we have a very helpful knot station. Have hand outs showing the 7 scout knots and use your full patrol.
Phoenix- First aid; showcase first aid kits for the home, Backpack etc. Demonstrate splints and stretcher carry. Have hand outs on related subjects. Use full patrol.
Flaming Arrow- merit badges, prepare a trifold board, showcase merit badge books, paperwork, and blue cards. Have a sash on hand. Be prepared to walk scouts through “how you get a merit badge.” Have a list of merit badges and highlighted eagle required badges on hand. Use every one in patrol.
Panther – lashings; show case 3 or 4 of the usable lashing, have a tripod or something on demo. Use smaller sticks for demo.
( bundles can be purchased at food city )
Use everyone in patrol
Leadership corps will set up a camp sight
Showing water purification
Thank you in advance
Joshua
Re-registration progress Feb. 14th
WE HAVE MADE A GOOD START IN COMPLETING REGISTRATIONS OF OUR SCOUTS AND LEADERS FOR ANOTHER 6 MONTHS (TO OCTOBER 31, 2020). LET’S TRY FOR THE GOAL OF 100% RE-REGISTRATION FOR ALL OF OUR SCOUTS ($50) AND ADULT LEADERS ($26) BY MARCH 17.
TROOP 48 BSA RE-REGISTRATION SCOREBOARD FOR 2020 6 MONTHS As of 2-11-2020
Flaming Arrow Patrol – 5 of 15 paid = 33%
Panther Patrol – 2 of 13 paid = 15%
Wolf Patrol – 2 of 15 paid = 13%
Leadership Corps – 1 of 9 paid = 11%
Phoenix Patrol – 0 of 17 paid = 0%
Adult Leaders – 8 of 74 paid = 11%
IF NEEDED, PLEASE TELL MR. MILLER OR ME TO TAKE THE MONEY OUT OF YOUR ACCOUNT – YOU CAN PAY US BACK AT YOUR CONVENIENCE (AFTER SELLING EXPO COUPONS), BUT WE NEED TO HAVE YOUR CONFIRMATION NOW THAT YOU ARE CONTINUING IN SCOUTING !!
* IF YOU ARE DUAL-REGISTERED WITH A PACK OR ANOTHER UNIT, LET US KNOW YOU ARE * CONTINUING UNDER THEIR CHARTER IF YOU HAVE ALREADY PAID YOUR 2020
* RE-REGISTRATION WITH THEM. SOME OF YOU HAVE TOLD ME ALREADY – THANKS !
I NEED TIME TO UPDATE OUR RE-CHARTERING DATABASE AND MEMBERSHIP STATUS WITH THE COUNCIL SO WE CAN COMPLETE THE RE-CHARTERING PROCESS; THE COUNCIL’S GOAL IS TO HAVE OUR UPDATED AND APPROVED CHARTER PAPERS IN THEIR HANDS WITH FULL PAYMENT BY APRIL 1. IF WE TURN IN THE CHARTER PAPERS WITH YOU NOT RE-REGISTERED, YOU WILL DROP OFF THE TROOP (AND BSA) MEMBERSHIP ROSTER – LET’S AVOID YOU HAVING TO SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION TO JOIN.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THIS IMPORTANT ACTIVITY !!
Four Forms Deadline has PASSED!
The deadline has passed for completing the four forms to be an active Scout in the troop. You will not be allowed to participate in troop outings until the four forms have been received and deemed adequately completed.
The next scheduled troop outing is MBU on March 7th. You cannot attend without completing these forms.
In the not far off future, these forms will be available on this website…