Sunday!!!

BLOOD DRIVE Oct 6 at CHPC

PUMPKIN SALE until October 30

Thank you :

At the October 1st troop meeting, our scouting family collected money and supplies to benefit  two shelters and a local family.  Thank you Troop 48 for your generosity!!

October 8, 2024 Announcements:

 Geology MB follow-up with Mrs. Luffman Will need to reschedule -she is helping with Helene Recovery…

She is doing water testing as part of Helene recovery.1/3: Gwen, 5c4: Ryan L,, 4b/5c for rest: Ridley, Cristian, Seth, Noah D, Avery K, Ellie, and Adam. 

19 Oct The Channels Natural Area Preserve (Day Hike)  CLOSED

VA Dept of Forestry FB page: Please avoid Matthews State Forest and Channels State Forest and Natural Area Preserve while we assess damage and remove hazards

26 Oct Grin and Merit Troop 48 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.

There is a marching band competition conflict on this day; however, please sign up now if interested as we’re reconsidering whether to offer some low registration classes.. An alternative date for Citizenship in Society will be Sa 11/2, Su 11/3 or Sa 11/16 

17-19 January Winter Camp – Registration is now open, $150 per scout. 

           Class schedule found in 2025 Winter Camp Leaders Guide (scoutingevent.com)

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

October Patrol Duties!!! 

• Ceremonies: Panther 

• Food Box: Fox

• Game Guides: Flaming Arrow

• PLC (10/8) Host and troop set-up (each week):  Wolf

• Service: Shark (Clean up and leadership assistance) 

• Can Recycling:  Eagle 

• Grounds:  Phoenix (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.) 

Online Renewal Notices

Please get registered (~1/3rd are done).  If you are having difficulty, please bring money to a troop meeting and we will be happy to help!!!

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 your 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. 

Combined Troop Pilot Program

Important Announcements for Adults – For the 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.

CHPC volunteer opportunities

12 Oct  THE PUMPKIN PATCH SALE / FALL FESTIVAL 

26 Oct, 4:00 PM CHPC Trunk or Treat 

Save The Date!

Nov 09-10 – Troop 48 Shooting Fair

Nov 19 – Troop 48 Court of Honor with Eagle Ceremony (11/5 cutoff for awards)

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 (distributed on Sat. 10/19) and/or freeze-dried candy/fruit.