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BSA TROOP 48 Patrol Checklist   9/27/2022


BSA
TROOP 48 Patrol Checklist 

September 27, 2022 

THE MEETING WILL START IN THE JONES BUILDING

(Do not enter the gym as Pack 348 is there)

September 27, 2022

Thank you to everyone who completed voting for in-house Troop 48 Merit Badge classes, Super Activities for Calendar Year 2024, and other outings for Calendar Year 2023. 

Troop 48 Rechartering is coming along but we don’t yet have any patrol at 100%.  Who will be the first completely registered patrol, which wins the opportunity to pie your favorite Leadership Corps members?!? 

  • Please register by paying Mr. Browning!!!  $142 Youth with magazine, $68 Leaders
  • Paperwork must be accomplished by October 18th (internal deadline) or members are dropped! 

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2023-T48-Recharter-Notice-1.pdf

Schedule your Medical appointment to update your form.  The Troop needs current parts A & B.  If you turned forms in for summer camp, then you are in good shape!  

All scouts need current (less than six months old) signed copies of (a) Troop 48 Alcohol and Drug Policy (b) Behavior Guidelines (c) Electronic Equipment Guidelines, and (d) Trip Permission form.  See Amy Taylor.  

Important for Adult leadership:

– Youth Protection Training required within the last two years (my.scouting.org for online training; furnish certificate).  Mr. Hasler can check.

– Hazardous Weather Training

– [Assistant] Scoutmaster Position Specific Training if not already a “Trained” 

Good news: sign up now IOLS: Troop 48 will be officially offering IOLS training in house

 (t48.org for more information to come) Questions: joefoxtn@gmail.com

Registration is now available:

https://scoutingevent.com/713-63221?fbclid=IwAR32-bprHfnXyzYO9Xinycvtd-7DCrQ17bKQ0VVNgw44C-NNmAozJUxTiKo

Troop 48 – It’s Popcorn time! Please see Kernel Ben Richie at britchie0514@gmail.com, if you have any questions. Paper sales sheets and online setup are available. 

Advance planning – June 18-24, 2023 Summer Camp 

Class registration is opening soon for early birds, particularly if there is a merit badge class at camp that you really would like to take, but fills up quickly… (such as Cooking*).  Inform Vic Hasler at hvhasler@eastman.com of your choices.  Paper copies of the one page worksheet will be available in the wire racks or check

https://scoutingevent.com/Download/71399569/OR/2023_Class_Sign_Up_Worksheet.pdf

September Patrol Monthly Duty Rotation: 

Ceremonies:~ Panther -Phoenix

Food Box:~-Fox-Panther 

Game Guides: ~ Flaming Arrow -Fox

PLC Host:~Wolf – Flaming Arrow 6:30 pm arrival 

Service: ~ Eagle-Wolf 

West Bank: ~Phoenix-Eagle 

Multiple different service opportunities are available. Info on t48.org VOLUNTEER: 

CHPC Pumpkin Patch: Pumpkins are coming on September 30 at 4:00 Friday please come and help unload the truck!! please come! Sign up OR let Julieann White know. 

•CHPC will have a pumpkin patch from Oct 1 -Oct 31 from 11 am to 7 pm each day. 

Special events will happen throughout the month: 

kick off on Oct 2nd, 

fall festival on Oct 16, 

trunk or treat on Oct 30. 

• October 21-23 Cubs Haunted Adventure CDC help to run an obstacle course see Jerry Browning or Julieann White

• Saturday, Oct 29, 1-5 PM Haunted woods to adventure.  If Raining: Sunday, October 30, 1-5 pm, See Jerry Browning or Julieann White for more information 

• November 12-13 Troop 48 CDC Shooting Fair!!!! t48.org

• November 5-6 Webelos 2022 

Troop 48 Webelos Recruitment Event (FKA Webelos Woods), Saturday, Nov 5 2022 at 2:00 PM –Sunday, Nov 6 at 10:00 AM More information t48.org 

Meeting planning:

October ( Patrol trip planning )

4 Archery Demo 

11 Gun demo & Safety 

18 Patrol box cleaning, skit prep, dessert cook-off plan, and other preparation for shooting fair  

25 Annual Calendar selection 

Music MB is available to take!! See Timothy or Mr. Sprinkle for information. twpreshong@gmail.com

kensprinkle@gmail.com

Super Trips 2023!!! Make sure you get registered now before registration is  closed 

July 19 – July 28, 2023, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Registration opened on March 27 and online registration can be completed at https://jamboree.scouting.org/.

Machu Picchu June 2023! A ton of information on  t48.org pay Jerry Browning a $400 deposit 

Sea Base Planning 

Trip dates TBD: week after Christmas 2023

See Tonya Lawrence for questions-

 tlawrence@eastman.com

Questions: Julieann White 423-202-5668

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL CheckList 9/20/22

September 20, 2022 

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL CheckList 

September 20, 2022 

Congratulations COOK OFF!!! CHOPPED EDITION winners 

Eagle, Wolf, and Fox !!!

Thank you to all who attended PLC. NOTE: Please call scouts that hold Troop level jobs and plan to attend our next PLC@ 6:30 pm October 11, 2022

LAST CALL!!!! Due September 20, 2022

Voting for In-House Troop 48 Merit Badge Classes is open. Please complete a ballot and return them to Mr. Browning by the end of September 2022. Please Vote for “Super Activities” for Calendar Year 2024, and ten other outings for Calendar Year 2023. Returned ballots must have a name and no more than 10 regular outings and 2 Super Activities marked, or they will not be counted. Please place your completed ballots in the “Ballot” box at Mr. Browning’s station.

Troop 48 Registration time is in full swing!!! Who will be the first completely registered patrol?!? You will have an opportunity to pie your favorite leadership corps members! 

Rechartering paperwork must be accomplished by mid-October or members are dropped, scheduled Medical we need – Current parts A, & B, (if you turned forms in for summer camp you are in good shape! ) All other scouts need part A&B 

All scouts need   Current (less than six months old) Signed copies of (a) Troop 48 Alcohol and Drug Policy (b) Behavior Guidelines (c) Electronic Equipment Guidelines, and (d) Trip Permission form. See Amy Taylor. https://testing.t48.org/resources/forms-policies/#annual-4-forms

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2023-T48-Recharter-Notice-1.pdf

Important for Adult leadership:

Youth Protection Training within the last two years (my.scouting.org for online training; furnish certificate).

– Hazardous Weather Training.

– And Scouts BSA – [Assistant] Scoutmaster Position Specific Training if not already a “Trained” 

Good news get signed up now IOLS: Troop 48 will be officially offering IOLS training in house

 (t48.org for more information to come) Questions: joefoxtn@gmail.com

Troop! It’s Popcorn time! Please see Ben Richie for the 2022  popcorn season.  Please let us know if You have any questions. We will have paper sales sheets and an online setup is available. contact Misty and Ben Ritchie at britchie0514@gmail.com

September Patrol Monthly Duty  Rotation: 

Ceremonies:~ Panther 

Food Box:~-Fox

Game Guides: ~ Flamming Arrow 

PLC Host:~Wolf * 6:30pm arrival 

Service: ~ Eagle 

West Bank: ~Phoenix* Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Play

Multiple different service opportunities are available. Info on t48.org VOLUNTEER:

•Haunted woods adventure: 

 When: Saturday, Oct 29, 1-5 PM

If Raining: Sunday, October 30, 1-5 pm, See Jerry Browning or Julieann White for more information 

•October 21-23 Cubs Haunted Adventure CDC help to run an obstacle course see Jerry Browning or Julieann White 

CHPC will have a pumpkin patch from Oct 1 -Oct 31 from 11 am to 7 pm each day. 

Special events will happen throughout the month: 

kick off on Oct 2nd, 

fall festival on Oct 16, 

trunk or treat on Oct 30, 

Note !!! Pumpkins are coming on September 30 at 4:00 Friday please come and help unload the truck on September 18 Sunday at 4:00 in the gym will have sign-up sheets for volunteers !!! please come sign up OR let Julieann White know 

SAVE THE DATE:

2022 Troop 48 CDC Shooting Fair!!!! November 12 – 13/2022   t48.org

November 5-6 Webelos 2022 

Troop 48 Webelos Recruitment Event (FKA Webelos Woods), Saturday, Nov 5 2022 from 2:00 PM –Sunday, Nov 6 at 10:00 AM More information t48.org 

Meeting planning:

September:

20th Troop job alignment

27th, we will meet in the Jones Building for the Pack to have gym usage, for the pack meeting. Please stay out of the gym

Music MB is available to take!! See Timothy or Mr. Sprinkle for information. twpreshong@gmail.com

kensprinkle@gmail.com

Planning Save the Date 2023 planning !!! Save the date 

2023 Summer Camp – Class Registration for Early Birds is available at t48.org- Is there a merit badge class at camp that you really would like to take, but fills up quickly… registration is open!! See Vic Hasler hvhasler@eastman.com

Super Trips 2023!!! Make sure you get registered now before registration is  closed 

July 19 – July 28, 2023, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Registration opened on March 27 and online registration can be completed at https://jamboree.scouting.org/.

Machu Picchu June 2023! A ton of information on  t48.org pay Jerry Browning a $400 deposit 

Sea Base Planning 

Trip dates TBD: week after Christmas 2023

See Tonya Lawrence for questions-

 tlawrence@eastman.com

Questions: Julieann White 423-202-5668

Julieann White

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48

Troop 48 BSA Patrol Checklist 9/13/22

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL Checklist 

September 13, 2022 

COOK OFF!!! CHOPPED ADDITION 

PLC 6:30 pm please all patrols have a representative in attendance !

Voting for In-House Troop 48 Merit Badge Classes is open. Ballots will be handed out during meetings from now through September 2022. Each scout will get to vote one time for the top 12 merit badges they would like to see offered during Troop 48 meetings. Please complete a ballot and return them to Mr. Browning by the end of September 2022.

The ballot is also available online to print and complete. Write in “Citizenship in Society” if you would like the new Eagle Required merit badge. 

As you know, one of our goals is “TO KEEP THE OUTING IN SCOUTING! Each year we prepare a calendar for the next year.  For 2023, let’s say we will have a proposed calendar ready for the Patrol Leaders Council to review and approve at the October 25th PLC.  That gives us time to make revisions and have the calendar ready to distribute early in December. 

 Mr. Browning has agreed to oversee this process and collect ballots.

The ballot will be made available in two ways, a hand-out at regular meetings and by download on line .

Each person should vote for two “Super Activities” for Calendar Year 2024, and ten other outings for Calendar Year 2023. Returned ballots must have a name and no more than 10 regular outings and 2 Super Activities marked, or they will not be counted. Please place your completed ballots in the “Ballot” box at Mr. Browning’s station.

When it is time for questions and announcements, we will have a round-robin to ask questions about trips and pitch trips !!! 

Troop 48 Registration time is in full swing!!! 

Rechartering paperwork must be accomplished by mid-October or members are dropped, requiring a new application and a $25 joining fee to National BSA. Please see attached.

Medical exam copy – Current parts A, B, & C for all Scouts who participate in summer camp, backpacking, hiking , truck-in camping, or physical activity games. ( if you turned forms in for summer camp you are in good shape! ) 

All scouts need   Current (less than six months old) Signed copies of (a) Troop 48 Alcohol and Drug Policy and (b) Behavior Guidelines (c) Electronic Equipment Guidelines, and (d) Trip Permission form. See Amy Taylor.

Adult leadership:

Youth Protection Training within the last two years (See my.scouting.org for online training; furnish certificate).

– Hazardous Weather Training.

– And Scouts BSA – [Assistant] Scoutmaster Position Specific Training if not already a “Trained” leader and 

Troop 48 will be officially offering IOLS training in-house ( more information to come) Questions: joefoxtn@gmail.com

Troop 48 BSA Note: Please arrange to make payments during September at Tuesday troop meetings.

If you have any questions please let Julie Keeton, Julieann White, or Jerry Browning. 

Annual (4) Forms 

Upon joining Troop 48 and then for each calendar year, this set of documents is to be read by every scout and a parent, signed, and turned into the troop indicating that you understand the policies.

https://testing.t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2023-T48-Recharter-Notice-1.pdf

Troop. it’s Popcorn time! Please see Ben Richie for the 2022  popcorn season.  

Please let us know if You have any questions. We will have paper sales sheets contact Misty and Ben Ritchie at britchie0514@gmail.com

September Patrol Monthly Duty  Rotation: 

Ceremonies:~ Panther 

Food Box:~-Fox

Game Guides: ~ Flamming Arrow 

PLC Host:~Wolf * 6:30pm arrival 

Service: ~ Eagle 

West Bank: ~Phoenix* Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Play

Multiple different service opportunities are available. Info on t48.org VOLUNTEER:

•Haunted woods adventure: 

 When: Saturday, Oct 29, 1-5 PM

What:  Not So Scary Woods for kids

Why: Fundraiser for the Unicoi County Animal Shelter

Where: 3460 Hwy 75 (just past Boone Dam)Need: 5-7 scouts to help take candy to different locations through the woods and distribute candy to kids. If Raining: Sunday, October 30, 1-5 pm, See Jerry Browning or Julieann White for more information 

•October 21-23 Cubs Haunted Adventure CDC help to run an obstacle course see Jerry Browning or Julieann White 

CHPC will have a pumpkin patch from Oct 1 through Oct 31 from 11 am to 7 pm each day. Special events will happen throughout the month such as a kick-off on Oct 2nd, a fall festival on Oct 16, trunk or treat on Oct 30, and even a few movie nights as well. They could use some help to unload pumpkins when they arrive before Oct 1st and to staff the lot in the afternoons or on the weekends, Scouts could help remove any pumpkins that have gone bad. They would appreciate any help the troop may be able to offer to enrich this new ministry to our community. (MORE INFO WILL BE  AVAILABLE)

SAVE THE DATE:

2022 Troop 48 CDC Shooting Fair!!!!

11/12/2022 – 11/13/2022   t48.org

November 5-6 Webelos 2022 Troop 48 Webelos Recruitment Event (FKA Webelos Woods), Saturday, Nov 5 at 2:00 PM –Sunday, Nov 6 at 10:00 AM More information to come 

Meeting planning:

September:

*Virgin Fall Trip Plan -postponed 

27 Game Night, we will meet in Jones Building For gym usage for the pack, they will be in there on September 27th for the pack meeting.

Planning Save the Date 2023 planning !!! Save the date 

2023 Summer Camp – Class Registration for Early Birds is available at t48.org- Is there a merit badge class at camp that you really would like to take, but fills up quickly… registration is open!! See Vic Hasler at hvhasler@eastman.com

July 19 – July 28, 2023, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Registration opened on March 27 and online registration can be completed at https://jamboree.scouting.org/.

Machu Picchu June 2023! A ton of information on  t48.org 

Sea Base Planning 

Trip dates TBD: week after Christmas 2023

See Tonya Lawrence for questions-

 tlawrence@eastman.com

Questions: Julieann White 423-202-5668 

— 

Julieann White

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL Checklist 

September 6, 2022 

TROOP 48 BSA — 

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL Checklist 

September 6,2022 

Zoo Trip plan/ Cook off Plan 

Sea Base Planning Meeting September 6,2022 

Trip dates: week after Christmas 2023

 Sea Base Adventures:

• Coral Reef sailing – 40’ sailboat; crew size of 6-8; 6 days & 5 nights; fee per crew $9,200

• Sea Exploring sailing – 75’ sailboat; crew size of 18-20; 7 days & 6 nights; fee per crew $23,000

o Assuming all boats have maximum crew, the cost per crew member is $1,150.  Costs will increase if there are less crew members.

o 2 adult leaders per crew are required.

Come get more information Tuesday September 6, 2022

We hope you all enjoyed the August 30th cooking Demo Cooking- we had fun!! 

Voting for In-House, Troop 48 Merit Badge Classes is open. Ballots will be handed out during meetings from now through September, 2022. Each scout will get to vote one time for the top 12 merit badges they would like to see offered during Troop 48 meetings. Please complete a ballot and return them to Mr. Browning by the end of September, 2022.

The ballot is also available online to print and complete. Write in “Citizenship in Society” if you would like the new Eagle Required merit badge. 

As you know, one of our goals is “TO KEEP THE OUTING IN SCOUTING !

Each year we prepare a calendar for the next year.  For 2023, let’s say we will have a proposed calendar ready for the Patrol Leaders Council to review and approve at the October 25th PLC.  That gives us time to make revisions and have the calendar ready to distribute early in December. 

 Mr. Browning has agreed to oversee this process and collect ballots.

The ballot will be made available in two ways, a hand-out at regular meetings and by download. Please plan for your “team” to review the ballot during patrol corners and return them to Mr. Browning between now and October 18th. “TEAMS” are our patrols, the Leadership Corps, and the registered adult leaders. Each person should vote for two “Super Activities” for Calendar Year 2024, and ten other outings for Calendar Year 2023. Returned ballots must have a name and no more than 10 regular outings and 2 Super Activities marked, or they will not be counted. Please place your completed ballots in the “Ballot” box at Mr. Browning’s station.

Remember, A Scout is Loyal, but is also Brave. Don’t be afraid to step out of the comfort of old reliable outings and accept the adventures and challenges of untested outings. There are lots of outings to surmount.

When it is time for questions and announcements, we will have a round robin to ask questions about trips and pitch trips !!! 

August Patrol Monthly Duty  Rotation: 

-Note Prepare September patrol rotation changes 

Ceremonies:~ Panther 

Food Box:~-Fox

Game Guides: ~ Flaming Arrow 

PLC Host:~Wolf * 6:30pm arrival 

Service: ~ Eagle 

West Bank: ~Phoenix* Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Play

Patrol: please do jobs That are assigned, it’s your responsibility!

NOTE PLEASE PAY YOUR FOOD BUYER!!! Many have not paid food buyers for Dick Tracy Rock! Friday crew AND patrol food AND Grayson Highlands food !!!

Multiple different service opportunities available. Info on t48.org We need you to help VOLUNTEER:Go to T48.org for multiple opportunities to Volunteer!! 

SAVE THE DATE:

•Haunted woods adventure: 

 When: Saturday, Oct 29, 1-5 PM

What:  Not So Scary Woods for kids

Why: Fundraiser for the Unicoi County Animal Shelter

Where: 3460 Hwy 75 (just past Boone Dam)Need: 5-7 scouts to help take candy to different locations through the woods and distribute candy to kids. If Raining : Sunday, October 30 1-5pm, See Jerry Browning or Julieann White for more information 

October 21-23 Cubs Haunted Adventure CDC help to run a obstacle course see Jerry Browning or Julieann White 

In planning stages CHPC will have a pumpkin patch from Oct 1 through Oct 31 from 11am to 7pm each day. Special events will happen throughout the month such as a kick off on Oct 2nd, a fall festival on Oct 16, trunk or treat on Oct 30, and even a few movie nights as well. They could use some of the help to unload pumpkins when they arrive before oct 1st, and to staff the lot in the afternoons or on the weekends, Scouts could help remove any pumpkins that have gone bad. They would appreciate any help the troop may be able to offer to enrich this new ministry to our community. (MORE INFO WILL BE  AVAILABLE)

November 5-6 Webelos 2022 Troop 48 Webelos Recruitment Event (FKA Webelos Woods), Saturday, Nov 5 at

2 :00 PM –Sunday, Nov 6 at 10:00 AM More information to come 

Meeting planning:

September:

13 cookoff /Chopped version 

20 Virgin Fall Trip Plan 

27 Game Night, For gym usage for the pack, they will be in there on September 27th for the next pack meeting.

Advance planning Save the Date 2023 planning !!!Save the date 

July 19 – July 28, 2023 at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Registration opened on March 27 and online registration can be completed at https://jamboree.scouting.org/.

Machu Picchu June 2023! A ton of information on  t48.org 

Questions: Julieann White

Julieann White

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL CheckList 

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 

TROOP 48 BSA — 

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL CheckList 

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 

August 30th cooking Demo Cooking: Come prepared to see Leadership blend 3 ingredients into an amazing meal !!!

Note: if you were not in attendance at COH please see Mr.Hasler pick up patches, merit badges, and recognitions. 

Voting for In-House, Troop 48 Merit Badge Classes is open. Ballots will be handed out during meetings from now through September 2022. Each scout will get to vote one time for the top 12 merit badges they would like to see offered during Troop 48 meetings. Please complete a ballot and return them to Mr. Browning by the end of September 2022.

The ballot is also available online to print and complete. Write in “Citizenship in Society” if you would like the new Eagle Required merit badge. 

As you know, one of our goals is “TO KEEP THE OUTING IN SCOUTING!

Each year we prepare a calendar for the next year.  For 2023, let’s say we will have a proposed calendar ready for the Patrol Leaders Council to review and approve at the October 25th PLC.  That gives us time to make revisions and have the calendar ready to distribute early in December.  Mr. Browning has agreed to oversee this process and collect ballots.

The ballot will be made available in two ways, a hand-out at regular meetings and by download. Please plan for your “team” to review the ballot during patrol corners and return them to Mr. Browning between now and October 18th. “TEAMS” are our patrols, the Leadership Corps, and the registered adult leaders. Each person should vote for two “Super Activities” for Calendar Year 2024, and ten other outings for Calendar Year 2023. Returned ballots must have a name and no more than 10 regular outings and 2 Super Activities marked, or they will not be counted. Please place your completed ballots in the “Ballot” box at Mr. Browning’s station.

Remember, A Scout is Loyal but is also Brave. Don’t be afraid to step out of the comfort of old reliable outings and accept the adventures and challenges of untested outings. There are lots of outings to surmount.

August Patrol Monthly Duty  Rotation: 

-Note Prepare September patrol rotation changes 

Ceremonies:~Fox- Panther 

Food Box:~Flaming Arrow -Fox

Game Guides: ~ Wolf-Flaming Arrow 

PLC Host:~Eagle-Wolf * 6:30 pm arrival 

Service: ~ Phoenix – Eagle 

West Bank: ~Panther – Phoenix* Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Play

Patrol: please do jobs That are assigned, it’s your responsibility!

NOTE PLEASE PAY YOUR FOOD BUYER!!! Many have not paid food buyers for Dick Tracy Rock! Friday crew AND patrol food 

Multiple different service opportunities are available. Info on t48.org We need you to help VOLUNTEER:

Go to T48.org for multiple opportunities to Volunteer!! 

SAVE THE DATE:

•Haunted woods adventure: 

 When: Saturday, Oct 29, 1-5 PM

What:  Not So Scary Woods for kids

Why: Fundraiser for the Unicoi County Animal Shelter

Where: 3460 Hwy 75 (just past Boone Dam)Need: 5-7 scouts to help take candy to different locations through the woods and distribute candy to kids. If Raining: Sunday, October 30, 1-5 pm, See Jerry Browning or Julieann White for more information 

October 21-23 Cubs Haunted Adventure CDC help to run an obstacle course see Jerry Browning or Julieann White 

In planning stages CHPC will have a pumpkin patch from Oct 1 through Oct 31 from 11am to 7pm each day. Special events will happen throughout the month such as a kick off on Oct 2nd, a fall festival on Oct 16, trunk or treat on Oct 30, and even a few movie nights as well. They could use some the help to unload pumpkins when they arrive before oct 1st, and to staff the lot in the afternoons or on the weekends, Scouts could help remove any pumpkins that have gone bad. They would appreciate any help the troop may be able to offer to enrich this new ministry to our community. (MORE INFO WILL BE  AVAILABLE)

November 5-6 Webelos 2022 Troop 48 Webelos Recruitment Event (FKA Webelos Woods), Saturday, Nov 5 at 4:00 PM –

Sunday, Nov 6 at 11:00 AM More information to come 

Meeting planning:

September:

6 Zoo Trip plan/Cook-off Plan

13 cookoff /Chopped version 

20 Virgin Fall Trip Plan 

27 Game Night, For gym usage for the pack, they will be in there on September 27th for the next pack meeting.

Planning Save the Date 2023 planning !!! Save the date 

July 19 – July 28, 2023, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Registration opened on March 27 and online registration can be completed at https://jamboree.scouting.org/.

Machu Picchu June 2023! A ton of information on  t48.org 

Questions: Julieann White

423-202-5668

NEWS & EVENTS: https://testing.t48.org/calendar-listings/2022-calendar-events-list/

— 

Julieann White

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL  Check list Tuesday, August 23, 2022 

TROOP 48 BSA — 

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL  Check list Tuesday, August 23, 2022 

Note: if you were not in attendance at COH please see Mr.Hasler pick up patches, merit badges, and recognitions. 

Voting for In-House, Troop 48 Merit Badge Classes is open. Ballots will be handed out during meetings from now through September 2022. Each scout will get to vote one time for the top 12 merit badges they would like to see offered during Troop 48 meetings. Please complete a ballot and return them to Mr. Browning by the end of September 2022.

The ballot is also available online to print and complete. Write in “Citizenship in Society” if you would like the new Eagle Required merit badge. 

As you know, one of our goals is “TO KEEP THE OUTING IN SCOUTING!

Each year we prepare a calendar for the next year.  For 2023, let’s say we will have a proposed calendar ready for the Patrol Leaders Council to review and approve at the October 25th PLC.  That gives us time to make revisions and have the calendar ready to distribute early in December.  Mr. Browning has agreed to oversee this process and collect ballots.

The ballot will be made available in two ways, a hand-out at regular meetings and by download. Please plan for your “team” to review the ballot during patrol corners and return them to Mr. Browning between now and October 18th. “TEAMS” are our patrols, the Leadership Corps, and the registered adult leaders. Each person should vote for two “Super Activities” for Calendar Year 2024, and ten other outings for Calendar Year 2023. Returned ballots must have a name and no more than 10 regular outings and 2 Super Activities marked, or they will not be counted. Please place your completed ballots in the “Ballot” box at Mr. Browning’s station.

Remember, A Scout is Loyal but is also Brave. Don’t be afraid to step out of the comfort of old reliable outings and accept the adventures and challenges of untested outings. There are lots of outings to surmount.

Tuesday, August 23 when it is time for Questions and announcements, we will have a round-robin to ask questions about trips and pitch trips !!! 

The Blessings Box pantry needs food !!  We request every scout to bring 1 or 2 non-perishable food items if possible to our next meeting(s) Thank you!

August Patrol Monthly Duty  Rotation: 

Ceremonies:~Fox

Food Box:~Flaming Arrow 

Game Guides: ~Wolf

PLC Host:~Eagle * 6:30pm arrival 

Service: ~ Phoenix 

West Bank: ~Panther * Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Play

Patrol: please do jobs That are assigned, it’s your responsibility!

August:

Everyone:

Well Done on the Webelos visiting night! Many of the Webelos will be attending Grayson Highlands.

Every patrol needs to have a meal plan for Backpacking AND Truck-in please let Mr. Browning know who the food buyer is. Backpacking crew Flaming Arrow will be hosting all unassigned in attendance. 

NOTE PLEASE PAY YOUR FOOD BUYER!!! Many have not paid food buyers for Dick Tracy Rock! Friday crew AND patrol food 

Signed up for August 27-28 Grayson Highlands: CLOSED 

Trip Plan: The trip consists of 2 parts: (A) Backpacking Trip This should NOT be your first backpacking trip without consideration. (~ 9 miles) 

(B) Truck-in Camping in the Grayson Highlands State Park Campground. Day hikes (Masse Gap & The Little Pinnacle) and blueberry picking are special activities available.

Backpacking 15+1 

Food Group: Leadership Corp   5

(Eagle, FA, Phoenix, Wolf, & Lance)  6 ELI GARRETT food buyer 

    (  Noah M, Sutton, Eli, Lance, Tanner, Harley) 

3 Venture Crew 

     Jamie, Brent, Zora

Truckin 39

Pack 348 (adults and scouts, M. Brandby) – 7

Eagle & FA & Phoenix – 7 need food buyers – meet and plan: Noah D., Seth, Cristian, Ethan, Robbie, Ben W., Aiden B.

Fox  8- Need food buyer 

Panther, Wolf -6 Need food buyer meet and plan:  Nathan, Paul, Ryan L. Adam, Grant, Eddie

Self Feeding 11  ( please let us know if you should be placed in a food gy) 

 4 Wexlers, Candace T, Sarah T, Wendy D, Rob B., Julie & Adam K, Jon Moorman 

Multiple different service opportunities are available. Info on t48.org We need you to help VOLUNTEER:

Go to T48.org for multiple opportunities to Volunteer!! 

SAVE THE DATE:

•Haunted woods adventure: 

 When: Saturday, Oct 29, 1-5 PM

What:  Not So Scary Woods for kids

Why: Fundraiser for the Unicoi County Animal Shelter

Where: 3460 Hwy 75 (just past Boone Dam)Need: 5-7 scouts to help take candy to different locations through the woods and distribute candy to kids. If Raining: Sunday, October 30, 1-5 pm, See Jerry Browning or Julieann White for more information 

October 21-33 Cubs Haunted Adventure CDC help to run an obstacle course see Jerry Browning or Julieann White 

November 5-6 Webelos 2022 Troop 48 Webelos Recruitment Event (FKA Webelos Woods), Saturday, Nov 5 at 4:00 PM –

Sunday, Nov 6 at 11:00 AM More information to come 

Meeting planning:

August 23 Grayson Highlands meal planning 

August 30th cooking Demo Cooking 

September:

6 Zoo Trip plan/Cook-off Plan

13 cookoff /Chopped version 

20 Virgin Fall Trip Plan 

27 Game Night 

Planning Save the Date 2023 planning !!! Save the date 

July 19 – July 28, 2023, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Registration opened on March 27 and online registration can be completed at https://jamboree.scouting.org/.

Machu Picchu June 2023! A ton of information on  t48.org 

Questions: Julieann White

423-202-5668 what do

NEWS & EVENTS: https://testing.t48.org/calendar-listings/2022-calendar-events-list/

Troop 48 BSA 8/16/22 Patrols Check List

TROOP 48 BSA — 

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL 

Webelos visit Tuesday, August 16, 2022 

The Blessings Box pantry is running low.  We request every scout to please bring 1 or 2 non-perishable food items if possible to our next meeting(s) with 81 scouts on our registration, this could refill our pantry. Thank you!

August Patrol Monthly Duty  Rotation: 

Ceremonies:~Fox

Food Box:~Flaming Arrow 

Game Guides: ~Wolf

PLC Host:~Eagle * 6:30pm arrival 

Service: ~ Phoenix 

West Bank: ~Panther * Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Play

Patrol: please do jobs That are assigned, it’s your responsibility!

August:

16th PLC 6:30 and Visitors from Pack 348- each patrol needs to be prepared to share a skill! 

Please have your Road Race display!!!! 

We will be helping with advancement needs: -Describe how the Scouts in the troop provide its leadership.

-Describe the four steps of Scouts BSA advancement.

•Leadership corps:

-Describe ranks in Scouting and how they earn merit badges.

-Describe what merit badges are and how they are earned. 

Provide – some interesting fun activities 

•Panther: Knife Demo 

•Eagle: First aid Demo

•Flaming Arrow: Demo lashings.

•Wolf: Trips and how a Patrol works 

•Phoenix:  Camping Display.  

•Fox: knots and rope Whipping and fusing proper rope care 

Get  signed up for August 23 Grayson Highlands :

Trip Plan: The trip consists of 2 parts: (A) Backpacking Trip This should NOT be your first backpacking trip without consideration. (~ 9 miles) from the Visitor Center parking lot at Massie Gap to the “Scales” area via part of the Appalachian Trail and the Wilson Creek Trail. Camping will be west of Third Peak. An excellent spring is about 200 yards south of the ridge/woods camping area. Trails are rated “moderate difficulty.” Meals will be prepared by patrols from their pre-planned menus. May use wood cooking fires and/or backpacking stoves. The trail route back is via the “Scales” and Big Wilson Creek Trail to the Grayson Highlands Campground.

(B) Truck-in Camping in the Grayson Highlands State Park Campground. Day hikes (Masse Gap & The Little Pinnacle) and blueberry picking are special activities available.

Great effort will go to hold Troop 48 Style campfires (if weather permits). Patrols should be prepared with stories, jokes, and songs to share. Troop 48 church services are planned for Sunday. Vehicle shuttles will be used between the Campground, Massie Gap, and

SAVE THE DATE:

Multiple different service opportunities are available. Info on t48.org We need you to help

  • August 20 Warriors Path State Park Conservation
  • August 21 Marsh blood drive Date/Time Date(s) – 08/21/2022 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Location Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church

What: Blood Drive assistance 

Having help from at least 2 from each patrol would be amazing, helping with handing out snacks, directions, and fellowship for those waiting. 

       •The Meet the Mountains festival is August 19-20 in Johnson City.  Meet the Mountains is an outdoor festival with all of the outdoor groups represented. See Julie Keeton for more information 

•Haunted woods adventure: 

When: Saturday, Oct 29, 1-5 PM

What:  Not So Scary Woods for kids

Why: Fundraiser for the Unicoi County Animal Shelter

Where: 3460 Hwy 75 (just past Boone Dam)Need: 5-7 scouts to help take candy to different locations through the woods and distribute candy to kids. If Raining: Sunday, October 30, 1-5 pm,

See Jerry Browning or Julieann White for more information 

Meeting planning:

August 23 Grayson Highlands meal planning 

August 30th Cooking Demo

September:

6 Zoo Trip plan/Cook-off Plan

13 cookoff /Chopped version 

20 Virgin Fall Trip Plan 

27 Game Night 

Planning Save the Date 2023 planning !!! Save the date 

July 19 – July 28, 2023, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Registration opened on March 27 and online registration can be completed at https://jamboree.scouting.org/.

Machu Picchu June 2023! A ton of information on  t48.org 

Any Questions: Julieann White 423-202-5668

NEWS & EVENTS: Note 2022 Calendar:

Note our calendar has been posted. https://testing.t48.org/calendar-listings/2022-calendar-events-list/

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Congratulations on everyone’s amazing achievements recognized at the last COH if you were not in attendance please see Mr.Hasler to pick up patches, merit badges and recognitions. 

Julieann White

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48– 

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL  Check list COH 8/9/22

TROOP 48 BSA — 

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL 

Court of honor Tuesday, August 9, 2022 class an event

Reminder: 2022 Dick Tracy Rock,

 Don’t forget a mess kit, water bottles towels, and a rain jacket 

Friday crew> Aug 5 at 5:00 PM – CHPC 

 14 and first class you will need cash to pay Langley and your patrol food buyer and will need a bag dinner. 

Saturday crew> Aug 6 at 8:00 AM -CHPC you need to bring cash to pay your patrol food buyer and have a bag of lunch 

All in attendance > Sunday, Aug 7 Return CHPC ( make sure all scouts have a contact for early returns due to weather) 

Same day Sunday fun 6:30 PM all welcome for CHPC Ice cream Social @  Kingsport Aquatics Center, 1820 Meadowview Pkwy, Kingsport, TN, 37660, United States Sunday 

The Blessings Box pantry is running low.  We request every scout to please bring 1 or 2 non-perishable food items if possible to our next meeting(s) with 81 scouts on our registration, this could refill our pantry. Thank you!

August Patrol Monthly Duty  Rotation: 

Ceremonies:~Fox

Food Box:~Flaming Arrow 

Game Guides: ~Wolf

PLC Host:~Eagle * 6:30pm arrival 

Service: ~ Phoenix 

West Bank: ~Panther * Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Play

Patrol: please do jobs That are assigned, it’s your responsibility!

August:

16th PLC 6:30 and Visitors from Pack 348- each patrol needs to be prepared to share a skill! 

we will be helping with advancement needs: -Describe how the Scouts in the troop provide its leadership.

-Describe the four steps of Scouts BSA advancement.

-Describe ranks in Scouting and how they are earned.

-Describe what merit badges are and how they are earned. 

Provide – some interesting fun activities 

23 Grayson Highlands Trip Plan

30 Cooking MB ( cooking demo)

SAVE THE DATE:

Multiple different service opportunities are available. Info on t48.org 

•August 12-14 OA ordeal CDC 

•August 21 Marsh blood drive Date/Time

Date(s) – 08/21/2022

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Location

Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church

What: Blood Drive assistance 

Having help from at least 2 from each patrol would be amazing, helping with handing out snacks, directions, and fellowship for those waiting. 

August 27-28 Grayson Highlands backpacking or truck in

•The Meet the Mountains festival is August 19-20 in Johnson City.  Meet the Mountains is an outdoor festival with all of the outdoor groups represented. See Julie Keeton for more information 

•Haunted woods adventure: 

 When: Saturday, Oct 29, 1-5 PM

What:  Not So Scary Woods for kids

Why: Fundraiser for the Unicoi County Animal Shelter

Where: 3460 Hwy 75 (just past Boone Dam)

Need: 5-7 scouts to help take candy to different locations through the woods and distribute candy to kids. 

 If it Rains: Sunday, October 30, 1-5 PM.

See Jerry Browning or Julieann White for more information 

Planning Save the Date 2023 planning !!! Save the date 

July 19 – July 28, 2023, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Registration opened on March 27 and online registration can be completed at https://jamboree.scouting.org/.

Machu Picchu June 2023! A ton of information on  t48.org 

We would like to congratulate and recognize Troop 48’s NATIONAL AIA Dance CHAMPION!!! Tristan Fox and Grayson Hoffman T48’s COH Eagle and all the Scouts will be recognized with many merit badges and special awards!!! 

Questions: Julieann White

423-202-5668 what do

NEWS & EVENTS: Note 2022 Calendar:

Note our calendar has been posted. https://testing.t48.org/calendar-listings/2022-calendar-events-list/

— 

Julieann White

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL CHECKLIST AUGUST 2,2022

TROOP 48 BSA — 

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST Tuesday, August 2,2022 

 

Machu Picchu trip presentation If you are an experienced hiker with interest please attend with your adult partner. High adventure age for Scouts 14 or older by June of 2023 

DTR: Friday night crew meal planning 

See your patrol scribe: 

Summer Camp incomplete Merit Badges information was made available -July 5th scribes plan on mailing out any paperwork not picked up.

The Blessings Box pantry is running low.  We request every scout to please bring 1 or 2 non-perishable food items if possible to our next meeting’(s) with 81 scouts on our registration, this could refill our pantry. Thank you

August Patrol Monthly Duty  Rotation: 

Ceremonies:~Fox

Food Box:~Flaming Arrow 

Game Guides: ~Wolf

PLC Host:~Eagle * 6:30pm arrival 

Service: ~ Phoenix 

West Bank: ~Panther * Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Play

Patrol: please do jobs That are assigned, it’s your responsibility!

Patrol checklist:

1.  Take attendance.  Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed.   

2. Turn in Wilderness Road Race!!!

The photos and the information can be sent by phone text, email , printed ANY WAY your patrol would like to share (just show us your fun day )

3. Service Opportunities: Warriors Path State Park Conservation (Q3) August 20,2022 

4. Sign up:

Dick Tracy Rock, Friday, Aug 5 at 5:00 PM – Sunday, Aug 7 at 6:00 PM

5. Knoxville Zoo and Navitat Canopy Adventure. The trip is Saturday September 10, BUT we need you to sign up now!!!  

6. Upcoming planning: patrol jobs change and upcoming trips 

August:

2 advancement opportunity, Machu Pichu

9 COH

16 Visitors Pack 348- we will be helping with advancement needs: -Describe how the Scouts in the troop provide its leadership.

-Describe the four steps of Scouts BSA advancement.

-Describe ranks in Scouting and how they are earned.

-Describe what merit badges are and how they are earned. 

Provide – some interest fun activities 

23 Grayson Highlands Trip Plan

30 Cooking MB ( cooking demo)

SAVE THE DATE:

DTR August 5! For 14 year olds and first class scouts there will be a special night on the island. DTR 6-7 is for the whole Troop 

CHPC ice cream social: August 7th  ALL ARE WELCOME / RALLY DAY

/ AUGUST SPLASH DOWN

AUGUST 7| 6:30-8:30PM

KINGSPORT AQUATIC CENTER 

ICE CREAM, SNACKS, CORN HOLE, GAMES, AND MORE!

August 12-14 OA ordeal

August 21 Marsh blood drive Date/Time

Date(s) – 08/21/2022

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Location

Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church

What: Blood Drive assistance 

Having help from at least 2 from each patrol would be amazing, helping with handing out snacks, directions and fellowship for those waiting. 

August 27-28 Grayson Highlands backpacking or truck in

Advance planning Save the Date 2023 planning !!!Save the date 

July 19 – July 28, 2023 at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Registration opened on March 27 and online registration can be completed at https://jamboree.scouting.org/ . Online registration and an initial payment must be completed before July 31, 2022 to avoid a late fee. 

Back to school: 

It’s been a fun summer, but now it is time to meet old school friends and learn new things! Back to school can seem a little scary, but it means you are growing up and becoming even more awesome!Wishing you a wonderful new school year!

Read more at: https://www.wishesquotes.com/special-days-of-the-year/40-positive-back-to-school-messages

Questions: Julieann White

423-202-5668 

NEWS & EVENTS: Note 2022 Calendar:

Note our calendar has been posted. https://testing.t48.org/calendar-listings/2022-calendar-events-list/— 

Julieann White

ScoutMasterT48@gmail.com

Scoutmaster Troop 48

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST Tuesday, July 26, 2022 

Court of honor cut off!!! 

TROOP 48 BSA — 

TROOP 48 BSA PATROL MEETING CHECKLIST Tuesday, July 26, 2022 

Court of honor cut off!!! 

July 26 Canoe Talk/Demo Packing for DTR, DTR meal Planning 

See your patrol scribe: 

Summer Camp incomplete Merit Badges information was made available -on July 5th

The Blessings Box pantry is running low.  We request every scout to please bring 1 or 2 non-perishable food items if possible to our next meeting(s) “with 81 scouts on our registration this could refill our pantry. Thank you “

July Patrol Monthly Duty  Rotation: 

Note ~plan for August ~chang 

Ceremonies: Flaming Arrow ~Fox

Food Box: Wolf ~Flaming Arrow 

Game Guides: Eagle ~Wolf

PLC Host: Phoenix ~Eagle 

* 6:30pm arrival 

Service: Panther ~ Phoenix 

West Bank: Fox ~Panther * Use rakes and spread mulch to fill in holes in Children’s Play

Patrol: please do jobs That are assigned, it’s your responsibility!

Patrol checklist:

1.  Take attendance.  Add trips, churches, service hours, etc. for meetings missed.   

2. Plan your Wilderness Road Race!!!

The photos and the information can be sent by phone text, email, or printed ANY WAY your patrol would like to share (just show us your fun day )

3. Service Opportunities: Warriors Path State Park Conservation (Q3) August 20, 2022 

4. Sign up:

Dick Tracy Rock, Friday, Aug 5 at 5:00 PM – Sunday, Aug 7 at 6:00 PM

5. Knoxville Zoo and Navitat Canopy Adventure. The trip is Saturday, September 10, BUT we need you to sign up now!!!  

6. Upcoming planning: patrol jobs change and upcoming trips 

August:

2  first-year, advancement opportunity

Machu Picchu trip presentation If you are an experienced hiker with interest please attend with your adult partner. 

9 COH

16 Visitors Pack 348- we will be helping with advancement needs: -Describe how the Scouts in the troop provide its leadership.

-Describe the four steps of Scouts BSA advancement.

-Describe ranks in Scouting and how they are earned.

-Describe what merit badges are and how they are earned. 

Provide – some interesting fun activities 

23 Grayson Highlands Trip Plan

30 Cooking MB ( cooking demo)

  • 2022 Mission Possible/UPDATE: this event has been canceled 

A “Great Reset” has happened…

Following feedback on the Mission Possible rollout, the 2022 Mission Possible Rubric has been decommissioned in favor of a more favorable outcome for the patrols, parents, and adult leaders. For the easy-to-follow explanation and guidance: Click (HERE

SAVE THE DATE:

DTR August 5! For 14-year-olds and first-class scouts, there will be a special night on the island. DTR 6-7 is for the whole Troop 

August 12-14 OA ordeal

August 21 Marsh blood drive Date/Time

Date(s) – 08/21/2022

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Location

Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church

What: Blood Drive assistance 

Having help from at least 2 from each patrol would be amazing, helping with handing out snacks, directions, and fellowship for those waiting. 

August 27-28 Grayson Highlands backpacking or truck in

Planning Save the Date 2023 planning !!! Save the date 

July 19 – July 28, 2023, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Registration opened on March 27 and online registration can be completed at https://jamboree.scouting.org/. Online registration and initial payment must be completed before July 31, 2022, to avoid a late fee. 

Questions: Julieann White

423-202-5668 

NEWS & EVENTS: Note 2022 Calendar:

Note our calendar has been posted. https://testing.t48.org/calendar-listings/2022-calendar-events-list/