October 7th. Troop 48 Service!
Our first firewood delivery of the year will be this Saturday, Oct. 7th Please be at the wood lot at 8:30 am to start loading. I have to be at Westridge for a band competition, so I won’t be able to stay past 10:00 this time.
the address of the wood lot is: Wimberly Woods Retreat Center 1390 Bloomingdale Road Kingsport TN 37660
Troop 48 Events & Announcements – October 10, 2023
Attention. Troop 48 meeting at Simmers House !!!!
Troop 48 Meeting – Shooting Awareness at Mr. Simmers House, Tuesday, Oct 10 · 7–9 PM
1776 Childress Ferry Rd, Blountville, TN 37617
We will build a fire. PLC can meet around the fire at 6:30. All attendees bring their folding chairs. There is space to play Capture the Flag. Afterwards
Weekly troop meetings will be updated if our sponsoring organization modifies our rules for the use of the facility. Currently, the entire Troop 48 is assembling in the gym by 7 PM sharp for the opening ceremony and announcements.
Troop 48 CDC Shooting Fair, Saturday, Nov 4 at 8 AM – Sunday, Nov 12 at 6 PM
https://t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-Troop-48-Shooting-Fair-Schedule-v4.0.pdf
Patrol Duty!!!
Patrol Duty Rotation for October
Ceremonies: Phoenix
Food Box: Panther
Game Guides: Fox
PLC (on 10/10): Flaming Arrow
Service (including Al can recycling project): Wolf
West Bank (rake the playground under the swings): Eagle
Coming soon – We will start voting for our 2024 year, so begin pitching your favorite trip now!
Mrs. Keeton is collecting paperwork for Personal Fitness MB.
Mr. White will be at Scouts covering financial duties for Mr. Browning on Tuesday, October 17 and 24. He will also be available to meet with a small group at that time to take care of the Second Class 7c (dangers of substance addictions).
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!
Who wants Pizza? OR Donuts!!!
BE THE FIRST FULLY REGISTERED PATROL.
Attention all Scouts and Adults! Please turn in your recharter fees to Mr. Browning by Tuesday, October 10.
Scouts $187 with Scout Life magazine (1 per family), $172 w/o SL
Adults $103 w/o optional SL magazine, $118 w/ SL
Note that the four signed forms are also due for each Scout at this time.
(a) Troop 48 Alcohol and Drug Policy
(b) Behavior Guidelines
(c) Electronic Equipment Guidelines
(d) Trip Permission form
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 a scout participates in Summer Camp and one other event, like MBU, card payments will break even. Registration here. (scroll down the page)
Crocket Card Dead Line October 13th
Popcorn sales are here and can help with fees.
Sell 15 boxes cover your Scout fee and hit your favorite leader with a pie!!!
Upcoming events !!!
CHPC Fall Festival Saturday, October 14th (11 am-3 pm)
Channels Day Hike Saturday, Oct 14th · 8 AM–5 PM
Pumpkin Unload #2 Monday October 16th (5pm)
October 17 Troop Webelos visit night
Trunk or Treat: Saturday, October 28th (5-6 pm)
Troop elections Tuesday, Nov 7th
Shooting Fair Saturday, Nov 4 at 8:00 AM – Sunday, Nov 5 at 6:00 PM
Nov. 9th Webelos event BIG TIME fun Trinity united Methodist Church 6:30 Start -Set up 6:00 .
Court of Honor Tuesday, Nov 28 · 7–9 PM (Cut off for recognition on Nov 14)
Winter Camp (Jan. 12-15, 2024) Registration is open. Register here right now and pick your desired classes. See Pages 8 and 9 of the event guide.
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Julieann White
Scoutmaster Troop 48
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