September 24, 2024 Announcements:

September 24, 2024 Announcements:

Panther and any others who want service hours arrive at 6:30PM to help with weed removal.

Combined Troop Pilot Program

Important Announcements for Adults – As part of the Combined Troop Pilot we are participating in (boys and girls combined troop), parents of scouts will receive surveys and other emails concerning the pilot. Please make sure your email address in my.scouting is accurate or you will not receive these emails.

2024 POPCORN CAMPAIGN

Sell 25 items @ $20 and earn a pie to throw at one of our leaders 

Same fun as this past troop meeting had for celebrating Scout Card sales

September Meeting Focus

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.

Pumpkin Patch Trailer Unloading

Saturday, Sep 28 9–10:30 AM for CHPC Pumpkin Patch trailer unloading. Doughnuts and pizza for everyone!! Please come and help many hands make for a quick unload. The church is depending on us for help. Please let us know who is attending to represent your patrol!!!!

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 

• 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.) 

Color guard needs! Please report to Ryan Lick if you are interested in helping 

Event 1: 90th Celebration for United Way (September 26th 6;30-7pm) Kingsport Farmers Market

Event 2: Veterans memorial event at the VA (Sunday, September 29th) 

Online Renewal Notices

Most of Troop 48 leaders and scouts have a 31 Oct recharter deadline. Starting this year, an electronic system will be used for payments to BSA. Please check your inbox and/or spam folder for an email with a link to renew online.  The cost per scout for National and Council fees is $135, and $100 for adults, includes the cost of insurance. There will be a 30-day lapse period beyond your anniversary date, after which, you will be dropped from the Troop Roster. If you do not receive an email, you can log on to my.scouting and complete the renewal from “My Application”. Let us know if you have any problems.

New Feature – if you would like to pay for your renewal from you scout account, let Mr. Browning know and we can handle your renewal and payment for you.

Annual Troop 48 Fee:

Troop 48 registration fees will be the same as last year, $42 per scout and $3 per adult, in addition to national fees. The troop registration fees cover our general operating costs for the year, Nov. 1, 2024 – Oct. 31, 2025. General costs include merit badge patches, website administrative costs, historian costs such as plaques, etc., and camping costs such as propane, gear, etc. Please make this payment to Mr. Browning by Oct. 31, 2024. 

19 Oct The Channels Natural Area Preserve (Day Hike) 

Hike about 3.3 miles in (mostly uphill rated moderate) over mostly dirt and gravel trails. 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.

26 Oct, 4:00 PM CHPC Trunk or Treat

CHPC Service Hours: sign up to help! Talk to Julieann White 

THE PUMPKIN PATCH SALE  September 28 – October 30

BLOOD DRIVE Oct 6

FALL FESTIVAL Oct 12  

TRUNK OR TREAT Oct 26

Save The Date!

Nov 09-10 – Troop 48 Shooting Fair

Nov 19 – Troop 48 Court of Honor with Eagle Ceremony

Nov 22-23 – Fall Carnival and Sleepover

Nov 23 – Warriors Path State Park Conservation

NEW YORK RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, Dec 27 – 30, 2024 

New York City decorated for Christmas!! Please plan for the upcoming payment. See Mr. Browning to determine your specific room costs. Final Payment due by Nov. 27th. Quad room per person $1,410

Fundraising for NYC Trip: See Mrs. White to support a scout by buying a Krispy Kreme Card. See Mr. Browning to order or get an order form for Smoked Pork and/or freeze-dried candy/fruit.