This Weekend:
3/15 Chimney Top Mountain (Greene County, not Smokies) day hike. Hikers should bring a day pack with lunch, water, raingear and other essential items for their hike. Scout leaders should bring compass and trail map. NOTE scouts who are registered will get correspondence in regards to weather planning.
3/15 Sustainability* Merit Badge Class 9 am to 4 pm @ CHPC.
Taught by Mr. Simmers and Mrs. Tanner for the 12 scouts who registered. Bring bagged lunch, pencil, and $3 to cover facility use.
March 18, 2025 Announcements
OA Elections! OA members, wear your sash proudly!
Patrol Duties for March::
• Ceremonies: Phoenix • Food Box: Panther • Game Guides: Fox • PLC Host and Troop Meeting Set-up: Flaming Arrow • Service: Wolf (Clean up and leadership assistance) • Can Recycling: Shark (check every week, even if no cans brought into the gym) • Grounds: Eagle
2025 Scout Card CampaignScouts and Parents, The initial card delivery has been delayed and may not be delivered until sometime Friday. Once I have cards in hand, I will let everyone know.
Cards Available March 14th
xxxx asap xxxx
Storefront Sales March 15th – 29th
Sales End and All Money Due April 22nd
75% commission per card ($7.50 each)
Patrick Monk will be sharing information and distribution of cards. Set your personal goal!!! This fundraiser is the best way to obtain money for your personal scouting experience. All money goes to the scout accounts.
For those who went to the 3/11 Board of Education meeting, see Mr. Sprinkle to discuss the topics for Reqs #3ab and what covered with Mr Fletcher for Reqs #4ab.
Upcoming Events:
WFA sign up now !!! See Julieann White
Class will be held at CHPC March 21-23 if you want to add to our headcount.
Learn how to help !! Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is a training course that teaches how to treat injuries and illnesses in remote settings. It’s intended for people who are away from immediate medical care. $100 fee.
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
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*
3/29 JLT (Junior Leader Training) 9 am to 1 pm Registration Open
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. (Not Troop sponsored)
An in-house Citizenship in Society MB class will be offered soon. Please contact Ms. White, Mr. Sprinkle, or Mr. Browning if interested.
4/8 Eagle Court of Honor
Troop Picture Day!!! For all scouts and leaders to update T48.org
Cutoff for awards and the bulletin is the 8:30pm closing 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
Arrowmen, Conclave is coming up quicker than you think. It’s an event you won’t want to miss! April 25th- 27th at Camp Buck Toms in Rockwood, TN. If you like field games, great food, and fun times with fellow scouts, then this event is for you! Early bird registration ends on March 10th, so if you want to save some money, make sure to register fast. Registration includes event fees, transportation assistance, a T-shirt, and a Patch set.
Register at: https://sectione3.oa-bsa.org/event/2025-conclave/
5/9-11 Boone Trail Camporee – May 9-11, 2025
District-wide Camporee. We are looking for scouts and adults to serve as staff for this district event. If interested, please contact Mr. Browning. Registration is Open.
2025 Super Trips – take action NOW to participate!
Cumberland Island Expedition, May 24-31. One opening is remaining, register and make the $100 deposit. Pick your shirt 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 at $17 each.
Cumberland Island Planning Meeting – Tuesday March 18th at 6:00pm in Jones Building, before the scout meeting. We need to discuss logistics, crew membership, meal planning, and general information. Please plan to come early for this important meeting. Our Cumberland Island Expedition is just around the corner.
Summer Camp – June 15-21 (starting Fathers Day) at Camp Davy Crockett
All registered should have paid $260 as of March 1. Please bring payments to Mr. Browning ASAP. Please register on T48.org to indicate preferences for housing and carpooling. Contact Julieann White with any questions. A morning Cooking MB slot is available. If interested, see Mr. Hasler before it is released..
NASA Space Camp July 17-20 Pathfinder program. Last Chance, Only a few Openings Remaining. A payment is due to the Space Camp mid March. Please pay Mr. Browning ASAP.Register on T48.org and pay a $100 nonrefundable deposit to Mr. Browning ASAP.
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.
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 Scoutmaster
BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) – for Cub Scout Adult Leaders
Planning:
March 18: OA election
March 25: MB clean up /COPE – Hopefully, MBU records are back
Backbone Rock /Beginner backpacking
April 1: Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail talk
April 8: COH / Picture Day!
April 15: Tenderfoot / First year skills
April 22: Earth day something: Plant a tree or go pick up trash
April 29: Tenderfoot Advancements —
Julieann White
Scoutmaster Troop 48
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