This weekend
Surgoinsville Labor Day Flag Retirement, Saturday Aug 31 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Please arrive at 1:00 PM in full Class A Uniform. There will be set up activities and a dry run prior to the ceremony. Ryan has already selected the color guard team. Others are needed to help prep the flags and retire the flags during the ceremony. Please attend if you can. This event is located at Surgoinsville Riverfront Festival. Follow signs posted on Hwy 11W toward Rogersville.
https://t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Surgoinsville-Flag-Retirement-Trip-Sheet.pdf
September 3, 2024 Announcements:
7 Sept 10AM – Noon Warriors Path State Park Conservation (no booking, just show up)
Olivia H. will provide leadership for trash pick-up in the park.
2024 POPCORN CAMPAIGN
All Products Have a Sale Price of $20
Earn 50% commission to help with outings.
Sell 25 items @ $20 and earn a pie throw at one of our leaders
Same fun as this past troop meeting had for celebrating Scout Card sales
All Products will be Show and Sell with No Refunds Available
1st Product Distribution September 13th
More Product Can Be Ordered Each Week
All Money Due by October 28th
Storefront Dates and Time Slots Will be Made Available Online Soon.
No Application is Provided for Credit Card Sales
Contact your Popcorn Kernel Patrick Monk: patrickmonk75@ gmail.com if you have questions
September Patrol Duties!!!
- Ceremonies: Fox
- Food Box: Flaming Arrow
- Game Guides: Wolf
- PLC Host and troop set-up (each week): Shark
- Service: Eagle (Clean up and leadership assistance)
- Can Recycling: Phoenix (the collection bin is full to stomp on September 3rd)
- Grounds: Panther (Please rake the playground mulch, put rocks back in garden beds that are in the parking lot, empty trash by the play yard and pick up litter around church grounds.)
Scouts who need Second Class 7c requirement: Participate in a troop program on the dangers of drug alcohol, tobacco, and other harmful substances. Mr. John White will have a class at the September 3rd troop meeting.
Save the date:
Troop outings
14 Sept Navitat Canopy Adventure (T48.org booking open)
Situated on a wooded bluff overlooking the Tennessee River, this outdoor adventure trail consists of ziplines, bridges, swings, nets, and climbs.
27-29 Sept Emerald Mine /Truck In (T48.org booking open)
Doc Rocks for Geology and Mining in Society merit badges, then tour the gem mine with option to enjoy gem/ore mining (individual purchases). A short hike to The Blowing Rock for group photos at the scenic overlook. On Sunday, the troop will have a picnic and church service, then visit the Linville Falls.
19 Oct The Channels Natural Area Preserve (Day Hike)
Hike about 3.3 miles in (mostly uphill rated moderate) over mostly dirt and gravel trail. Explore the Channels maze by squeezing through unusual ancient stone formations.
26 Oct Grin and Merit Troop MB Day (T48.org booking open)
Citz in Society*, Citz in the Nation*, Personal Management*, Sustainability*, Animal Science, Architecture, Electricity, and Game Design. Book early on T48.org to get your choice.
Reminder for Troop 48 adult leaders: All outings, including patrol service projects, need a roster turned into Mrs. Amy Taylor for Scout of the Year records. This information is also useful for the scouts to track their participation and service hours.
All are invited to join CHPC events :
Saturday, Sep 28 · 9–10:30 AM for CHPC Pumpkin Patch trailer unloading,
October 26 4:00 PM for Trunk or Treat
OA :
Fall Fellowship.
September 20th – 22nd
This event will be one you’ll never forget! The lodge leadership along with the Fellowship Chairmen are working hard
Be prepared for a weekend full of Shooting Sports, Field Games, a DJ Party, Costume Contest, and much MUCH MORE!
The THEME for the weekend will be PIRATES!!!
You can sign up using this link or calling the scout office! https://scoutingevent.
NEW YORK RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, December 27 – 30, 2024
We have two openings available. Please talk to Ms. White or Mr. Browning.
See New York City decorated for Christmas!!
Final Payment is due by Nov. 27th. PRICE PER PERSON: Quad room per person $1,410
Fundraising for NYC Trip: See Mrs. White to support a scout by buying Krispy Kreme Card or Little Caesar pizza.
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