This weekend: 

Memorial Day Flag Decoration  Mountain Home VA Cemetery, Saturday, May 25 · 9 AM–2 PM

Patrol encouraged activity:  Not a Troop 48 outing.  Meet at the gazebo. 

Venture Crew 48 Water Weekend May 25 

For ages 14 and up the Shone lake house. Contact Mr. Brian Shone for more details. 

May 28, 2024 Troop 48 Announcements: 

Patrol Duty!!! Rotation for May

• Ceremonies:   >Eagle
• Food Box:  >Phoenix
• Game Guides:   >Flaming Arrow 
• PLC Host:  >Fox (done for May) 
• Service:  >Panther  (Clean up meeting and leadership assistance) 
• Can Recycling:  >Wolf 
• West Bank: >Shark (Note changes in West Bank! Due to changes in the Guide to Safe Scouting, on Tuesday night please rake the mulch on the playground, 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. DO NOT MOW.) 

All families are invited to bring aluminum cans for Troop 48’s recycling project.  Drop off at the troop garage or bring to the troop meeting.  

Tuesday planning 

28 May CDC planning for new scouts

4 June

11 June PLC / QM team transition from Cherokee NC truck-in to CDC Summer Camp

18 June For scouts not at camp, a few adult leaders will be at CHPC to focused advancement

Troop 48 traditional ball night we will be going to the ballfield on 6/25!!! When we return from camp. 

WR Cub Scout Day Camp 2024, Monday, Jun 3 at 8 AM – Friday, Jun 7 at 3 PM

The Day Camp staff is looking for responsible scouts to serve as Den Chiefs and other staff positions. Volunteer to help with this Cub Scout Day Camp. Earn Service Hours, practice your leadership skills, and help shape future scouts.  See Ms. Watts or Ms. White to volunteer

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

Seeking Merit Badge Counselor for Geology/Mining

Troop 48 needs an adult leader and/or parent with Youth Protection training and have skills and education in the merit badge subjects covered.  Links to the requirements for Geology and Mining.  There are scouts who would like to finish these merit badges from the NC Emerald Mine trips

Other Upcoming Events 

12-14 July Hungry Mother SP swimming adventure 

16 July Tuesday Meeting (Summer Bash) at Bays Mountain

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 

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.

NEW YORK RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 

We have  more seats  to get registered ! 

Pay the $100 deposit, to Mr. Browning 

December 27 – 30, 2024

See New York City decorated for Christmas!! https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TROOP-48-Trip-to-New-York-2024.pdf

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/New-York-City-Trip-December-2024.pdf

Final Payment due by Nov. 27th, 2024. PRICE PER PERSON: Quad room split $1,410

Tonight!!!Thursday 5/16/25

the church needs some assistance and 8:30 This evening setting up chairs for day school graduation. These chairs cannot be set up until after Pickleball is done they said they will be done by 8:30 anybody who could be available to assist please attend this will Take only about 30 minutes.

This weekend: 

Backpacking Introduction at Bays Mountain Park (May 18-19)

Assemble Saturday 8:00 AM at CHPC for backpack “shakedown” at CHPC. Inspect backpacks for all needed gear; if necessary, return home to acquire needed items. Depart by 10:00am

Order of the Arrow Spring Induction (May 17-19)

Camp Davy Crockett

May 21, 2024 Troop 48 Announcements: 

Patrol Duty!!! Rotation for May

• Ceremonies:   >Eagle
• Food Box:  >Phoenix
• Game Guides:   >Flaming Arrow 
• PLC Host:  >Fox (done for May) 
• Service:  >Panther  (Clean up meeting and leadership assistance) 
• Can Recycling:  >Wolf 
• West Bank: >Shark (Note changes in West Bank! Due to changes in the Guide to Safe Scouting, on Tuesday night please rake the mulch on the playground, 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. DO NOT MOW.) 

All families are invited to bring aluminum cans for Troop 48’s recycling project.  Drop off at the troop garage or bring to the troop meeting.  

Tuesday planning (MAY) 

21 Capture the Flag 

28 CDC planning for new scouts

Memorial Day Flag Decoration  Mountain Home VA Cemetery, Saturday, May 25 · 9 AM–2 PM

Patrol encouraged activity:  Not a Troop 48 outing.  Meet at the gazebo. 

WR Cub Scout Day Camp 2024, Monday, Jun 3 at 8 AM – Friday, Jun 7 at 3 PM

The Day Camp staff is looking for responsible scouts to serve as Den Chiefs and other staff positions. Volunteer to help with this Cub Scout Day Camp. Earn Service Hours, practice your leadership skills, and help shape future scouts.  See Ms. Watts or Ms. White to volunteer

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) 

Full payment is due now to Mr. Browning as the troop has made the final payment. 

Physical forms are due!!!!! 

Seeking Merit Badge Counselor for Geology/Mining

Troop 48 needs an adult leader and/or parent with Youth Protection training and have skills and education in the merit badge subjects covered.  Links to the requirements for Geology and Mining.  There are scouts who would like to finish these merit badges from the NC Emerald Mine trips

Other Upcoming Events 

12-14 July Hungry Mother SP swimming adventure 

16 July Tuesday Meeting (Summer Bash) at Bays Mountain

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 

Troop 48 Fun Summer Time Bash (Tuesday, July 16)

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

FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE TROOP 48 NEW YORK CITY TRIP IN DECEMBER.

NEW YORK RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 

We have  more seats  to get registered ! 

Pay the $100 deposit, to Mr. Browning 

December 27 – 30, 2024

See New York City decorated for Christmas!! https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TROOP-48-Trip-to-New-York-2024.pdf

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/New-York-City-Trip-December-2024.pdf

Final Payment due by Nov. 27th, 2024. PRICE PER PERSON: Quad room split $1,410
— 

Julieann White

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48

This weekend: 

Warriors Path State Park Conservation, Saturday, May 11 · 10 AM–Noon

May 14, 2024 Troop 48 Announcements: 

Patrol/Troop Elections – Change to Class B uniform  (May 7)

Congratulations to Paul Taylor and Emery Keeton new SPL T48 and T48G 

Congratulations to Patrol leadership 

Shark: Avery, Fox: Lexi, Panther: CJ, Eagle: Sutton, Wolf: Christopher and Phoenix: Aiden B (Flaming Arrow will hold election next week) 

Patrol Duty!!! Rotation for May

• Ceremonies:   >Eagle
• Food Box:  >Phoenix
• Game Guides:   >Flaming Arrow 
• PLC Host:  >Fox set up for 5/14 6:30pm meeting 
• Service:  >Panther  (Clean up meeting and leadership assistance) 
• Can Recycling:  >Wolf 
• West Bank: >Shark (Note changes in West Bank! Due to changes in the Guide to Safe Scouting, on Tuesday night please rake the mulch on the playground, 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. DO NOT MOW.) 

FYI.  All families are invited to bring aluminum cans for Troop 48’s recycling project.  Drop off at the troop garage or bring to the troop meeting.  Note that Lexi and Christopher are co-Recycling Project Managers, thus both/either will be providing direction.  More large bags are being procured for the crushed cans.

Backpacking Introduction at Bays Mountain Park (May 18-19)

Introduction to backpacking by trekking to the primitive campground past Feagans Gap in Bays Mountain Park for an overnighter. Good for new scouts as it starts with pack inspection at CHPC to ensure the right gear is present.  Good for those who need backpacking cooking for the merit badge if they step forward to take lead on meal planning. If needed, we have backpacking equipment available in the quartermaster closet.  Please Sign up on T48.org and pay $5 camping fee (scouts and adults) to troop treasurer.

Summer Camp (June 16-22) 

Full payment is due now to Mr. Browning as the troop is making the final payment. 

Physical forms are due!!!!! 

Tuesday planning 

MAY Backpacking/Hiking skills

14 Backpack Talk – Pack in gym 

21 Capture the Flag 

28 CDC planning for new scouts

May 17-19 OA Spring Induction Camp Davy Crockett

This is a really important event for our OA Lodge. Our National Ranking is based on attendance and the number of Brotherhood Candidates. Also, this is when all newly elected Arrowmen gain full admission to the OA. Please make every effort to attend. Register on the Council Website. Newly elected, register as Youth Ordeal Candidate or Adult Ordeal Candidate. Registration closes on May 12th.

Patrol encouraged activities;

Memorial Day Flag Decoration  Mountain Home VA Cemetery, Saturday, May 25 · 9 AM–2 PM

WR Cub Scout Day Camp 2024, Monday, Jun 3 at 8 AM – Friday, Jun 7 at 3 PM

The Day Camp staff is looking for responsible scouts to serve as Den Chiefs and other staff positions. Volunteer to help with this Cub Scout Day Camp. Earn Service Hours, practice your leadership skills, help shape future scouts.  See Ms. Watts or Ms. White to volunteer

2024 NYLT at Camp Davy Crockett, Monday, May 27 at 8AM – Friday, May 31 at 5 PM

If you are a scout First Class or higher looking for leadership development and would like to hold a leadership role this time a an opportunity for you!!! Please see Mrs. White ! ASAP to be approved for registration!!! Space is limited! Don’t miss this opportunity!

National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.

Upcoming Events 

25 May Flag memorial dedication

12-14 July Hungry Mother SP swimming adventure 

16 July Tuesday Meeting (Summer Bash) at Bays Mountain

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 

We have  more seats  to get registered ! 

Pay the $100 deposit, to Mr. Browning 

December 27 – 30, 2024

See New York City decorated for Christmas!! https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TROOP-48-Trip-to-New-York-2024.pdf

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/New-York-City-Trip-December-2024.pdf

Final Payment due by Nov. 27th, 2024. PRICE PER PERSON: Quad room split $1,410

Hold the date !!! Tuesday meeting a bit different!!!! 

Plan ahead and invite your family friends and alumni scouters!!

Troop 48 Fun

Summer Time Bash

Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Fun, Fellowship, Food, Games,

Music, Inspiration

Let’s Parrrteee

Join Noah on Thursday, May 9th at Colonial Heights United Methodist Church from 4:30 to 5:30. Bring work gloves, safety glasses, shovels, picks, and other digging tools. Help clear an area for his project.

Patrol/Troop Elections – Change to Class B uniform  (May 7)

This weekend: 

Cumberland Gap Truck-in and Backpacking May 4th 7:00 am CHPC (May 4-5)

Great trip for truck-in campers as well as serious backpackers. Campers will stay in the Wilderness Trail Campground and enjoy relaxed camping, hiking trails, the overlook, and the visitor center with interpretive Wilderness Road museum. Backpackers will hike the challenging trail to Sand Cave. Please see the trip sheet for details and T48.org for meeting information and packing list . 

Memorial service for John Powers will be held Saturday May 4 at 2:00 p.m. at Mayfair UMC (1409 East Center Street). John was a long-time Scouter who held many Eagle Board of Reviews in Kingsport area. He will be missed.

May 7, 2024 Troop 48 Announcements: 

Patrol/Troop Elections – Change to Class B uniform  (May 7)

Time to determine leadership roles within the patrols plus Senior Patrol Leader.  Every patrol binder should have a copy of the patrol and troop job descriptions, so please review as a group before this date.  It is also when uniform expectations change from formal to casual, thus until November any scouting or troop themed shirt with official green scout pants and socks. 

Warriors Path State Park Conservation, Saturday, May 11 · 10 AM–12 PM 

Patrol Duty!!! Rotation for May

• Ceremonies:   >Eagle
• Food Box:  >Phoenix
• Game Guides:   >Flaming Arrow 
• PLC Host:  >Fox set up for 5/14 6:30pm meeting 
• Service:  >Pather (Clean up meeting and leadership assistance) 
• Can Recycling:  >Wolf 
• West Bank: >Shark (Note changes in West Bank! Due to changes in the Guide to Safe Scouting, on Tuesday night please rake the mulch on the playground, 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. DO NOT MOW.) 

FYI.  All families are invited to bring aluminum cans for Troop 48’s recycling project.  Drop off at the troop garage or bring to the troop meeting.  Note that Lexi and Christopher are co-Recycling Project Managers, thus both/either will be providing direction.  More large bags are being procured for the crushed cans.

Backpacking Introduction at Bays Mountain Park (May 18-19)

Introduction to backpacking by trekking to the primitive campground past Feagans Gap in Bays Mountain Park for an overnighter. Good for new scouts as it starts with pack inspection at CHPC to ensure the right gear is present.  Good for those who need backpacking cooking for the merit badge if they step forward to take lead on meal planning. If needed, we have backpacking equipment available in the quartermaster closet.  Please Sign up on T48.org and pay $5 camping fee (scouts and adults) to troop treasurer.

Summer Camp (June 16-22) 

Full payment is due now to Mr. Browning as the troop is making the final payment. 

Tuesday planning 

MAY Backpacking/Hiking skills

7 Elections 

14 Backpack Talk – Pack in gym 

21 Capture the Flag 

28 CDC planning new scout

May 17-19 OA Spring Induction Camp Davy Crockett

This is a really important event for our OA Lodge. Our National Ranking is based on attendance and the number of Brotherhood Candidates. Also, this is when all newly elected Arrowmen gain full admission to the OA. Please make every effort to attend. Register on the Council Website. Newly elected, register as Youth Ordeal Candidate or Adult Ordeal Candidate. Registration closes on May 12th.

Upcoming Events 

25 May Flag memorial dedication

12-14 July Hungry Mother SP swimming adventure 

16 July Tuesday Meeting (Summer Bash) at Bays Mountain

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 

We have  more seats  to get registered ! 

Pay the $100 deposit, to Mr. Browning 

December 27 – 30, 2024

See New York City decorated for Christmas!! https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TROOP-48-Trip-to-New-York-2024.pdf

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/New-York-City-Trip-December-2024.pdf

Final Payment due by Nov. 27th, 2024. PRICE PER PERSON: Quad room split $1,410

Why is it important to retain documentation? Noah Malik kept the signed portion of a blue card, thus having proof he completed an Eagle-required merit badge when troop records had a gap.  Book checks are also important for early ranks in case the handbook is misplaced.  

plan ahead and invite your family friends and alumni scouters!!

Troop 48 Fun

Summer Time Bash

Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Fun, Fellowship, Food, Games,

Music, Inspiration

Let’s Parrrteee
— 

Julieann White

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48