March 28, 2023
Patrol Announcements
Order of Arrow Election – please let’s try for 100% attendance!!
We hope everyone enjoyed the Great Escape last week!!
We covered lots of first-year skills!! Get your book signed!!!
For those working on Tenderfoot, please note that a new requirement 5d not in your scout handbook is Explain why it is important to hike on trails or other durable surfaces, and give examples of durable surfaces you saw on your outing. Which is going to be rock, sand, gravel, and maybe compacted dirt.
Advanced Planning!!! Mr. Overton will be available and offering Moviemaking MB end of March
March: Duty Rotation Note:-April
Ceremonies: Panther -Phoenix
Food Box: Fox -Panther
Game Guides: Flaming Arrow -Fox
PLC: Wolf – Flaming Arrow
Service: Eagle – including Al can recycling project-Wolf
West Bank: Phoenix -Eagle
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:)
In the game room, Mr. Overton will be finishing up Chess MB.
Please control the noise level in these areas.
All who are working on Physical Fitness merit badge, please see Mr.Keeton
Scout fundraising cards – See Mr. Monk ! Storefront dates available in March.
June 18-24 2023 Summer Camp. $330 each (including $10 transportation) for scouts and $114 for adults is DUE TONIGHT – please pay Mr. Browning. Class registration and changes are handled by Mr. Hasler. Also register on T48.org to indicate preference for cabin or tent.
APRIL PLANS: registration is open !!!!!
Apr 01 – Day Hike at Mount Mitchell State Park
Apr 04 – Cutoff for recognition to be presented at April Troop 48 Eagle Court of Honor
Apr 14-16 – 2023 Backbone Rock Climbing & Rappelling // Creeper Trail
Apr 18 – Troop 48 Court of Honor
Apr 22 – Appalachian Trail Day Hike
Note:
April 14-16 – 2023 Webelos Woods
Troop 48 Troop Scouts and Guides please note the April Webelos wood, unfortunately, has been rescheduled for a Saturday / Sunday conflicting with our pre-scheduled Backbone Rock trip.
WE WILL NOT BE ATTENDING AS A TROOP-
However, if you are not planning on attending Backbone Rock let Julieann White know if you have availability to attend Webelos Woods
Backbone Rock is a truck-in ( with optional backing in ) to camp at Backbone Rock Campground AND VA Creeper Trail biking Sunday departing from Damascus, VA).
Most of Saturday and Sunday afternoons will be spent rappelling and maybe rock climbing. Beginners are welcome; we will have a “prep school” 10-ft high course plus the usual 40-ft descent and others depending upon our resources.
A nice stream and rapids beside the campground are added attractions for fishing. We will be participating in games and we will enjoy camp stories, jokes, and songs.
Again If you can not attend Backbone Rock let Julieann White know if you have an interest in going to CDC for Webelos Woods-
If any questions about the Troop 48 programs, contact Scoutmaster Julieann White–
Julieann White
Scoutmaster Troop 48
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