April 1, 2025 Announcements 

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

April 1, 2025 Announcements 

Backbone Rock (4/11-13) /BMP beginner backpacking (4/26-27)

April 1: Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail talk 

April 8: Court of Honor / Picture Day!

April 15: Tenderfoot / First year skills 

April 22:  Earth day something: Plant a tree or go pick up trash at WPSP 

April 29: Tenderfoot advancement 

Patrol Duties for April:: 

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

2025 Scout Card Campaign – Cards Available – Sales End and All Money Due April 22nd  

75% commission per card ($7.50 each) See Patrick Monk for 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:

JOHNSON CITY MERIT BADGE SATURDAYS!!

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

May 24 | 9 am – Noon Personal Fitness*

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 Court of Honor including Scout of the Year awards

Troop Picture Day!!!  For all scouts and leaders to update T48.org  

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

4/13 CHPC Marsh Blood Drive 2025

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!  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.

Church Yard Sale

May 30 & 31 Donations of good quality items may be dropped off at the church starting May 21. Please no clothes, shoes, or broken items. Money raised will support replacing kitchen equipment. Volunteers will be needed to set up sorting and at sale. 

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.  

If you missed the Cumberland Island Planning Meeting – Tuesday March 18th please see Jerry Browning We need to discuss logistics, crew membership, meal planning, and general information. Our Cumberland Island Expedition is just around the corner.

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

Now that it is April, all scouts and adults attending should be registered and fully paid. 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. 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:

May:  Spring Camporee, Misha Mokwa and Cumberland Island 

May 6:  troop elections – switch to Class B uniform 

May 13: backpack talk – AT show Brian 

May 20:  Cumberland island planning

May 27:  (Cumberland island )- small group