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.