BSA TROOP 48 Checklist – December 13, 2022
13 Dec – Snow Ball Sock and mitten exchange Sock Snowball Toss:
( We will not be calling this a Fight;)
We love snow and everything you can do in it. Snow forts, snowmen, snow angels, sledding, snowball fights. All of it. But, let’s face it, sometimes we can’t wait on the snow!! It’s time for a good old fun snowball toss. With one twist, Our snowballs will be socks and mittens.
Here’s what you do:
EVERYONE Scrounge up 6 or so pairs of CLEAN NEW (white) adult (or kid) socks. Roll them into balls by putting them together like you’re about to cuff the pair but then stuff the toes of both socks into the cuff of the outside sock. Keep pushing them until the socks are swallowed up and look like balls. Bring them to the scout meeting Tuesday night 12/13/22
We will Divvy the balls and set up your boundaries and let loose! Having a good old snowball toss (KEEPING IT SAFE) When done, unroll them, get them together and make a wonderful donation to a nearby community shelter, socks are one of the least donated items of clothing and most needed in winter.
Let’s hope that we get lots of socks and mittens the more we get the more fun we will have !!!
PLC @ 6:30 all patrols must have a patrol representative- All Patrol leaders and Troop job holders should attend
Mr. Chris Garrett will be offering Cycling MB in the Cafe. Print out the MB worksheet (link) to begin working on this Eagle-required merit badge (alternatives are Hiking and Swimming).
Welcome and congratulations to Troop 48’s new scouts
Aiden Monk
Cody Hamilton “CJ”
Ellie Keeton
Harry Tebrock
Jake King
Liam Brandby
Luke Treece
Parker Horner “Parks”
Tuesday planning:
20 Dec – Christmas Party / Layers Contest
27 Dec – Personal Development
Just a reminder if you are sick stay home! If you have been exposed to sickness but feel well wear a mask. RSV, FLU, COVID, and pneumonia season!! Let’s keep the Troop members healthy:)
December Patrol Duty Rotation:
Ceremonies: Wolf
Food Box: Eagle
Game Guides: Phoenix
PLC: Panther – This week is when you set up for this meeting!
Service: Fox (including can recycle project) – Please return two blue recycle bins to Mr. Hasler
West Bank: Flaming Arrow
The 2023 calendar now available (use the dynamic version – link) is now available on T48.org with further additions planned. New scouts need to set up accounts to access if not already done.
Save The Dates January :
January 13-16, 2023 Winter Camp!! traditional merit badges and Crockett Badges (special ones that can only be earned at Winter Camp) will be offered. Also adult training/classes.
The cost is $125 for Scouts ($100 if paid by 12/16/22) and $60 for adult leaders.
Registration is open on the council website https://scoutingevent.com/713-61588-157313
We will have adult leadership in attendance however this outing is not a troop event
January 21 JLT Junior Leadership Training. This opportunity is for you to learn leadership skills for Patrol and Troop level jobs. (link to event)
January 28 snow fun tubing
Save the dates for February:
February 4 OMBO Operation Merit Badge Opportunity- Citizenships (link to event)
Troop 48 will offer all four Eagle-required citizenship merit badges with our amazing counselors. Society (first limited to Life rank scouts, then Star), Nation, World, and Community.
February 10-11 CCCF-SFF Continuous Campfire, and Scouting for Food. Troop 48 will work with Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church to collect food donations for the Blessing Box and Second Harvest Food Bank while keeping a continuous campfire to bring awareness to hunger. Also troop-led flag retirement and “candy land” activities of scouting to prepare for the Klondike Derby. (link to event)
February 18-19 Klondike Derby scout skills competition at Camp Davy Crockett.
Advanced planning:
June 18-24, 2023 Summer Camp. Take advantage to register for classes as 10 am Cooking and 5 pm Snorkeling BSA is already full! Paper copies of the one-page worksheet are available in the wire racks or see it online. See or email Mr. Hasler with your choices.
Super Trips 2023!!!
- 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/.
Registration is closed for Troop Super trips. Keep up with payment details and plans.
Multiple service opportunities are available. Also check t48.org VOLUNTEER:
Saturday, Dec 17 @ noon – Wreaths Across America Meet at Mountain Home Cemetery to help celebrate our fallen heroes. Class A required
Sunday, Dec 18 @ 2 PM – Caroling Meet at Brookdale Retirement Home Kingsport and help us spread some holiday cheer. Class A required.
Questions: Youth please reach out to your patrol leaders and leadership corps for information any further questions or concerns please contact
Julieann White 423-202-5668–
Julieann White
Scoutmaster Troop 48
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