Attention now! Summer OA Inductions, at Camp Davy Crockett. August 18th-20th. Last chance that those elected this year will have to become members of the Order of the Arrow. All OA members are encouraged to attend to assist. To register, go online to the Council Calendar.
Cycling MB Meeting announcements
Friday, 18AUG2023, at 6 pm we’ll meet at the Petsmart Greenbelt trailhead for a 10-mile bike ride. https://goo.gl/maps/E242SfjDnrjN2zDBA
Sunday, 20AUG2023, at 2 pm we’ll meet at the Tweetsie Trail in Johnson City for a 15-mile ride. Tweetsie Trail Trailhead
To participate and get credit for these rides you must wear a helmet.
August 22, 2023 – Troop 48 Court of Honor!!! Invite your family and friends! Wear a Class A uniform.
Events & Announcements
It’s that time of year again!!! Scouts and adults, if you are not feeling well, have been around anyone not feeling well, or are part of a group exposed to someone who tested for Covid-19 or flu, please skip any patrol meeting or troop outing during that week. Please keep everyone safe!
Aug. 26-27, 2023 GRAYSON HIGHLANDS, MT ROGERS NATL RECREATION AREA, VA
https://t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Grayson-Highlands-2023-Trip-Sheet-1.pdf
Cooking MB will be a focus.
Patrol Duty Rotation August :
Ceremonies: -Fox
Food Box: – Flaming Arrow
Game Guides: -Wolf
PLC: -Eagle
Service: including Al can recycling project: -Phoenix
West Bank: (rake the playground under the swings) -Panther
The Sea Base yard sale will be on September 9, 8 am-1 pm at CHPC.
Den Chief training for Sequoyah Council on October 7, 10-11 am at CHPC is now on the calendar.
Pre-planning for August::
29th Game Hunt – camo or class B uniforms
Attention Quartermaster Team: please plan a meeting to work on garage/Patrol box cleaning!!
If you have Troop 48 clothing that is too small or not worn, then please donate it to the Brother’s Closet.
Popcorn sales are here and can help with fees!!! Sell 15 boxes, cover your Scout fee, and hit your favorite leader with a pie!!!
Sept. 2nd, Surgoinsville Labor Day Flag Retirement – Color Guard Needed
Sea Base Fundraiser Yard Sale, Saturday, Sep 9 · 8 AM–1 PM
The Emerald Mine / Day Hike / MB Advancement-2023, Friday, Sept 15 thru Sunday, Sept 17
CPR Class September 18, 6-8 pm
Cost: Approx. $25
Teacher: Wes Miller
Location: Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church, Game Room
Contact: Tonya Lawrence
Required for Assistant Scoutmasters not already “Trained”. To recharter as an Assistant Scoutmaster, these courses must be taken if not already completed.
- Classroom option for SM/ASM training will be offered on September 23
- IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills) on September 29
Den Chief Training, Saturday, Oct 7 · 10–11 AM Location: Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church, Contact Julie Kenton
A Crockett Card may be another way to save money for the active scout and leader. It allows monthly payments instead of one single payment. If the scout participates in Summer Camp and another event, like MBU, the Card payments will break even. Registration here. (scroll down the page)
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