February 25, 2025 Announcements

February 25, 2025 Announcements

Congratulations, Nathan Browning was the winner of the local Chapter of Sons of the American

Revolution Arthur M. and Berdena King Eagle Scout Essay Competition

Adult Leadership, you deserve an opportunity to be recognized as well: 

The annual banquet on March 6th, 2025, at Elizabeth Chapel UMC, Blountville at 6:00 PM will be a chance to acknowledge Scouters in the Boone Trail district for their service to their units and the district at large.  Register on Sequoyah Council JC.  A dozen adults from Troop 48 are going so far. 

JOHNSON CITY MERIT BADGE SATURDAYS!!

Scouts are invited to take part in a variety of merit badge opportunities.

Register online! https://scoutingevent.com/713-83474

February 22 | 9 am – 11 am  Fire Safety

March 22 | 9 am – 11 am Personal Management

April 26 | 9 am – 11 am Citizenship in the Community

May 24 | 9 am – Noon Personal Fitness

Saturday, March 29 – Emory & Henry Merit Badge University (MBU)

Emory & Henry Main Campus in Emory, VA

$10/Youth & $10/Adult  Register Here on Sequoyah Council Site.

Patrol Duties for February:: 

• Ceremonies: Panther • Food Box: Fox • Game Guides: Flaming Arrow • PLC Host and Troop Meeting Set-up: Wolf  • Service: Shark (Clean up and leadership assistance)  • Can Recycling:  Eagle (check every week, even if no cans brought into the gym) • Grounds: Phoenix 

PLC: February 11 at 6:30 pm.  The scout-led discussion is for all youth leaders.. 

All scouts!!!!  Sign four Annual Forms https://t48.org/resources/forms-policies/#annual-4-forms

March 1 – Merit Badge University at Northeast State University

For Troop 48, we closed registrations on February 18.  25 scouts are attending.

Upcoming Events:

3/4 Tuesday CPR & Basic First Aid $25 Registration Open Recommended for everyone (14+ age) going to Cumberland Island.

3/15 Chimney Top Mountain (Greene County, not Smokies) day hike. 

Registration Open

3/15 Sustainability* Merit Badge Class 9 am to 4 pm @ CHPC. 

Taught by Mr. Simmers and Mrs. Tanner.   Limited to the first 12 scouts who tell them of your interest in the class (7 claimed).  Bring bagged lunch, pencil, and $3 to cover facility use.

TBD    Citizenship in Society* Merit Badge – If you are interested in scheduling this merit badge with Troop 48 Counselors, please notify Ms. White or Mr. Sprinkle. Given enough interest, this class can be scheduled.

3/29 JLT (Junior Leader Training) 9 am to 1 pm Registration Open

4/8 Eagle Court of Honor

The cutoff for awards and the bulletin is the end of the March 25th troop meeting.

4/11-13 Backbone Rock Climbing & Rappelling  Registration Open

4/26-27 Backpacking Introduction at Bays Mtn. Park  Registration Open. 

5/9-11 Boone Trail Camporee – May 9-11, 2025

District-wide Camporee. Mark your calendar with the date change. Program details have not been finalized. Registration will be open soon on the Council Calendar. We are looking for scouts and adults to serve as staff for this district event. If interested, please contact Mr. Browning. Look for updates.

2025 Super Trips – take action NOW to participate!

Cumberland Island Expedition, May 24-31. A few openings remaining. T-shirt design competition! A winning T-shirt design has been selected based on your voting. An order form will be available at scout meetings to pick your size. Each participant will get a t-shirt as part of the trip cost. Additional shirts may be ordered by attendees, parents, or other scouts.  

Summer Camp – June 15-21 (starting Fathers Day) at Camp Davy Crockett 

For scouts just signing up, give the $30 deposit and $115 February payment to Mr. Browning ASAP.  

For those who have not fully paid, please make the $115 February payment.

Please register on T48.org to indicate preferences for housing and carpooling.  Contact Julieann White with any questions. 

NASA Space Camp July 17-20 Pathfinder program. Only a few Openings Remaining

Non Refundable Registration Fee Due Now. Please pay Mr. Browning the $100 deposit. Please consider this trip. Register on T48.org and pay a $100 nonrefundable deposit to Mr. Browning ASAP. Minimum trip size is 16 with a maximum of 25. 

WFA:If you are an Adult Leader or a Scout 14 or older please let Mr.White know if you are interested in wilderness first aid (suggested for all super trips, backpacking, canoeing, climbing and biking trips. 

National Jamboree 2026, July 22-31, 2026. Ten fun days at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia with thousands of other scouts. $1,560 per person fee plus council costs. Look for registration on the Sequoyah Council website soon. First payment due in May 2025.

** Join in with  Pack 348 February **

Feb 21st – Pinewood Derby Early Check-In – Drop in while we’re setting up the Pinewood Derby Track from 6-7 pm the night before the race to take care of checking your car in early and ensuring it meets racing standards. We’ll keep it locked up overnight so you won’t have anything to do on race day except race!

Feb 22nd – Pinewood Derby Race Day – All the drawing, cutting, sanding, and painting.

Save the Date:  April 26-27 (Overnight) to be offered at Warriors Path State Park 

Check the Sequoyah Council Calendar for registration

IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills) – required for Scoutmaster/Assistant ScoutmasterBALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) – for Cub Scout Adult Leaders