This weekend
Sunday, May 4 6:00PM – First Class orienteering course and GPS requirements. Registration open on T48.org.
Mr. Browning and Mr. Hasler will be meeting scouts to work on First Class Req 4a and 4b. Read your scout handbook on how to measure height and/ or width of designated items, such as a tree. If you are allowed to have a smartphone, then figure out how to drop and go to a pin. Wear Class B uniform with suitable walking shoes.
Please note Mrs. White will not be able to answer emails or text messages this weekend please if you have any questions that need to be addressed immediately contact Jerry Browning
May 6, 2025 Announcements
Election Day – Each patrol must have 50% attendance of the current roster to perform voting
Time to determine leadership roles within the patrols plus Senior Patrol Leader. Every patrol binder should have a copy of the patrol and troop job descriptions, so please review them as a group. (Contact a Troop Scribe if missing.)
Uniform expectations flip to Class B until the Fall elections
Troop 48 changes from formal (Class A) to casual (Class B), thus until early November any scouting or troop-themed shirt with official green scout pants and socks is official for troop meetings. Boards of Review still require Class A uniform – as will the August Eagle Court of Honor.
Orders for new black long-sleeve zip-up and pullover lightweight long-sleeve hoodie are being taken now.
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Trip fees past due now!!
Introduction to Backpacking at Bays Mtn Park – If you haven’t paid for the trip by next Tuesday, Mr. Browning will move money from your scout account to pay for the trip. Please check with Mr. Browning. to see the transaction. Please make every effort to pay for trips or let Mr. Browning know to use your scout account prior to the outing.
Cumberland Island’s 2nd payment is past due. It is not too late to sign up. Two slots are still open for this fantastic opportunity. (One at Sea Base, one backpacking.)
NASA final payment due now. You should have received an email forwarded by Mr. Browning from NASA Space Camp. A parent has to go online (use the link in the email) to register your scout(s). Please do this ASAP.(3 open spots )
Summer Camp – All payments are now due. Cancellation now will incur a significant penalty.
May patrol duties
• Ceremonies: Shark • Food Box: Eagle • Game Guides: Phoenix • PLC Host and Troop Meeting Set-up: Panther • Service: Fox (Clean up and leadership assistance) • Can Recycling: Flaming Arrow (check every week, even if no cans brought into the gym) • Grounds: Wolf Both of these latter two duties should be done while there is still daylight
May planning:
6 Election day
13 Backpack Appalachian Trail thru-hike show by Brian
20 Cumberland Island planning
27 (Cumberland Island trip) The smaller group will meet in Jones Building as gym not available
Summer Camp, and Cumberland Island require current health forms with physical.
NASA Space Camp and all outings and campouts require current health forms, Parts A and B.
May 9-11 Boone Trail Camporee at Tipton Haynes State Historic Site. Council registration is Open. This outing is not being coordinated through T48.org. $20 fee plus food. Registration closes May 7.
WounderWorks in Pigeon Forge is having scout appreciation days on May 10th & 11th, and May 17th & 18th. Only $13.99 plus tax per person. Valid for registered scouts wearing a vest or sash and up to 4 additional guests. No reservations are required.
May 16-18 OA Spring Induction – Camp Davy Crockett – Sign up on council website
JOHNSON CITY MERIT BADGE SATURDAYS!!
5/24 9 am – Noon Personal Fitness*
5/30-31 Church Yard Sale. 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.
Mischa Mokwa has been moved to June 27-29. All reservations and T48.org are updated. This event was requested to be moved due the heavy schedule in May (May is busy with prom, graduation and something EVERY WEEKEND.). Save the new date and get signed up!
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 is due in May 2025.
Julieann White
Scoutmaster Troop 48
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