January 20,2026 announcement

Winter Camp (January 16-19): Be prepared 

Meeting at 4pm at the church on Friday night. For Friday’s dinner, either bring a sack dinner or money to stop and get fast food on the way.  The group is returning Sunday night after dinner and the Crockett awards are handed out.  Transportation, housing, schedule, and expectations were discussed at the 1/13 troop meeting.  

The forecast for Saturday is 60% chance of snow 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. 

We will not need stoves or patrol boxes. Limited camp set up is necessary. 

Pack in your summer camp lock box. 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.

A full list was provided at the meeting. If you have any questions please contact Julieann White or Tonya Lawrence 

January 20, 2026 Troop Announcements

Winterplace Ski & Tubing Trip – Jan. 30-Feb. 1 This trip is full and registration is closed. We will have a meeting on Jan. 20th with participants to plan meals, gear, and transportation. Please plan to attend if you are signed up. For more details, visit https://t48.org/events/snow-skiing-tubing-winter-place/

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.

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 very 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 crew, 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. Updates are only made to the online calendar.

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  

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

Knowledge of knots 

First aid 

Fire starting 

Cross cut saw use and hatchet toss 

Sign up for scouting for food and continuous campfire to work on scouting skills! Scouting for Food with Continuous Campfire, Scout Sunday is February 6-8.

CHPC Spring Lock In – March 13th

Registration is open for the ever popular Lock In.

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).