January 13, 2026 Announcement

Winter Camp (January 16-19): Be prepared 

For those already registered (which has closed)

Won’t need stoves, patrol boxes and such. Limited Camp set up is necessary 

Pack in your summer camp lock box. 

During the 1/13 troop meeting, Tonya Lawrence will have a mandatory winter camp discussion  for ALL attendees and their parents to determine transportation, housing, schedule, and expectations. 

It’s too early to know the exact forecast, but being cold is certain. The camp watches the weather and will adjust accordingly if necessary for safety and will let you know if arrangements change. 

The camp packing list: 

– Multiple pairs of socks per day. Keeping your feet dry!! This is critical 

Change your clothes especially socks before bed to stay warm.

– Bring extra shoes in case a pair gets wet.

– Remember layers in this order – wicking, warm, waterproof. Avoid cotton.

– You’ll need sleeping clothes.

– Water bottle is a must. 

– Spending money for snacks or drinks gifts at the trading post.

Happy New Year 

January 13, 2026 

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

Registration is open, but the council is requiring full payment ($150 scouts, $75 adults) to make class selections.  Please pay Mr. Browning and then see Mr. Hasler to sign up for classes (handout available), registration closed .

Sign up now!!! Notice – 1 spot remaining – Winterplace Ski & Tubing Trip – Jan. 30-Feb. 1 Weekend outing to Ghent, WV. We will stay in a lodge/cabin rented through AirB&B If we have 15 participants we will get a group rate of $135 for the weekend. We have drivers available. With housing, transportation, lessons, and meals, the cost per scout will be approximately $350. Sign up is required ASAP to determine if we get the group rate and book lodging. Please register ASAP at https://t48.org/events/snow-skiing-tubing-winter-place/

New recruits:

Please meet with your guides so we can help with your transition. Liam and Ester still need to transfer to Troop 48. If you would like Mr. Browning to transfer the new scouts from Pack 348 to Troop 48, please send him the scout’s name and birthdate. You can also complete the transfer on my.scouting.org. Each new AOL crossover scout will also need to pay Mr. Browning $42 for Troop 48 Fees for FY-2026.

Sea Base (Dec 26, 2027 – Jan 2, 2028):  If you have further questions after the interest meeting, please reach out to Tonya Lawrence (423) 967-7517 or sign up at troop meetings. Note: It is the week after Christmas 2027 and we will be home after New Years 2028.  

High adventure registration opens 1 year in advance.  So, the registration for the entire 2027 year opens on 1/15/26. In order to reserve boats for this many people, we have to register this early.   

If you signed up at the interest meeting, you MUST confirm with me you definitely want to go and if you want to be on a sailing creek, scuba crew, or either.

2026 calendar – printed copies are in the crate and the T48.org calendar has been updated. The online calendar now shows 2026.

January patrol duties:

• Ceremonies: Wolf , • Food Box: Fox,  • Game Guides: Eagle  • PLC (1/13)  Host and Troop Meeting Set-up: Phoenix • Service: Panther (Clean up and leadership assistance)  • Can Recycling: Flaming Arrow (there are already cans in the incoming bin)  

Sign up on T48.org:

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

Held at CHPC, so an easy overnighter or two for newer scouts to complete early rank camping and cooking requirements, while the entire troop collects food donations, practices for Klondike Derby, oversees a campfire lasting during the entire event, and attends Sunday worship service.

Snow Tubing at Hawksnest – Saturday Feb. 15th. Registration is now open. Parents must complete waiver form.

Tri-District Klondike Derby, February 20-22.

Scouts that indicated in a troop meeting that you planned to attend have been registered and paid in full. A roster will be posted at the troop meetings. Funds for the payment were taken from individual scout accounts. Please see Mr. Browning to see if you need to add money to your account to cover the $25 cost per scout for the registration. Additional scouts that would like to register, see Mr. Browning and make the $25 payment. We need information to make sled assignments. Please turn in sled patrol name, sled choice, and plan START YOUR PRACTICE 

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

Merit badge class selection is underway with 26 scouts signed up. Do not register directly on the council website (per their request – and you would be paying for another campsite). PLEASE register early to obtain 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).