November 11 Troop 48 Announcements:

This weekend: See public November 8th opportunity:

Note we understand the disappointment and frustration. However, we will be canceling our annual Troop shooting fair! We will NOT have a scheduled scouting event this weekend. I am personally sorry for this inconvenience.  National scouting passed a new rule that required us to make this decision. We are following National Scouts BSA guidelines and we were unable to make all the necessary preparations and arrangements. Our scouts and their safety is our first responsibility. 

Note this opportunity: 

Cherokee Rod & Gun Club officials and Ryan L will be offering a special open invitation shooting event SATURDAY November 8 ONLY .

This public youth event will only take place Saturday at 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. 

Address is 4280 Reservoir Rd, Kingsport, TN 37660 

Bring lunch and wear closed-toe shoes. 

If you want to share a ride, a few families are meeting up at CHPC at 8:00 am.

All are welcome ! 

Calling AIl Volunteers! 

Saturday, November 8 | 9 AM – 3 PM  Darrell’s Dream Boundless Playground at Warriors’ Path SP

Maintenance projects, including replenishing the rubber mulch in play areas, pressure washing the playground equipment, weeding the playground and rain gardens, restocking the sand island, and cleaning out the creek. In case of rain or cold temperatures, the event will be Saturday, Nov. 15.

Greetings Arrowmen! 

November 14-16 Large leadership development check-in starts at 5:30. Please show up already having eaten dinner! The first training will begin at 6:30. Make sure to bring a pen and paper to jot down any notes!

If you are planning on going on the Dollywood trip after LLD, make sure you bring weather-appropriate clothes and remember you are responsible for buying your own ticket. If you are not going on the trip, you will need to be picked up at camp after the final training on Saturday morning around 10:00! Attached below is the registration link

registration  closes November 11th at midnight!!

Sequoyah Council – OA Lodge Leadership Development

See Gillian Brents Sequoyah Lodge Secretary with questions 

November 11 Troop 48 Announcements:

– Court of Honor (7:00-7:45pm), then regular troop meeting to follow

Scouts and adult leaders to gather in the gym for procession to the sanctuary 

During November thru April, Troop 48 wears formal Class A uniforms.  

Great time to make uniform donations to the Brothers’ closet.

Firewood delivery!! Thank you Grant

Note: The scheduled Flaming Arrow supported service firewood delivery for November has been postponed with the warmer temperatures.  The next firewood delivery is December 6. 

Patrol elections:  Congratulations to our new leadership team!!!

Katie for Fox (Fox and Shark consolidated and voted to keep the Fox name) 

Panther: Ryan M, Eagle: Daniel, Flaming Arrow: Cristian, Wolf: Finn 

Welcome our New Senior patrol leader Ryan L while we thank Christopher for a job well done!

Phoenix to vote at the 11/11 troop meeting if there is a quorum of four members present. 

November patrol duties:

• Ceremonies: Fox, • Food Box: Phoenix,  • Game Guides: Panther  • PLC (11/11) Host and Troop Meeting Set-up: Eagle  • Service: Flaming Arrow (Clean up and leadership assistance)  • Can Recycling: Wolf (check every week, even if no cans brought into the gym)  

Upcoming

11 Nov – Court of Honor then regular troop meeting

18 Nov – Scouting skills 

25 Nov – Scouts Thanksgiving fun

Annual Troop 48 Fee: are now past due!!!

Fees are the same as last year, $42 per scout and $3 per adult, in addition to national fees. The troop registration fees cover our general operating costs for the year, including merit badge patches, website administrative costs, historian costs such as plaques, etc., and camping costs such as propane, gear, etc. Please make this payment to Mr. Browning by Oct. 31, 2025. 

Annual Forms: As part of renewal, we update the four annual forms. They are to be signed by parents and scouts and turned into Ms. Amy Taylor. Forms available here.

Patrol Renewal Competition – The Race is Getting Close! The first patrol to get 100% members renewed, T-48 dues paid, and annual forms completed and turned in will receive a special prize.  

Leadership Corps updates the parent communication board on the east wall in the gym during troop meetings!!! This display is more than the chalk board.

Save the date:

CDC Winter Camp, Friday, Jan 16 to Monday, Jan 19 

Class registration has opened.  Request $25 deposit (out of $150 scouts, $75 adults).

Merit Badge University, Saturday, March 7

Class list has been published, but registration has not yet opened.

Get Signed Up on T48.org: NOTE NEW DATES 2025 CHPC Lock-In, Friday, Dec 12 at 5:00 PM –Saturday, Dec 13 at 10:00 AM

Scouting for Food with Continuous Campfire, Scout Sunday February 6-8

Join pack 348 past Christmas caroling service events, confirmed two caroling at the Brookdale facilities

Brookdale Colonial Heights

400 Professional Park Dr, Kingsport, TN 37663

Saturday December 7th @ 2pm

Brookdale Kingsport

2424 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN 37660

Saturday December 14th @ 2pm

Tri-District Klondike Derby Friday, Feb 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM –Sunday, Feb 22, 2026 at noon

The troop needs to know your patrol plans, so please get a head count for those just attending Saturday and staying overnight.  We need a sled head count.  Please hand in an estimate of interest. This needs to be completed!  sled name, sled choice, sled participants

Camp Davy Crockett Summer Camp 2026 (June 14-22) 

Merit badge class selection has opened. Do not register directly on the council website (per their request – and you would be paying for another campsite). PLEASE register early to get the classes you want by getting your list of choices to Mr. Hasler and paying Mr. Browning the $25 deposit (can be taken from scout accounts).  Already full are Water Sports (PM) plus Cooking (AM and PM).