June 2,2026 Announcements

This Weekend

Pollinator garden at George Washington Elementary (behind Allandale), May 28 5-7pm. 🌼Meet Mrs. Wilkins with 2-4 people from each patrol) to work. It will be awesome if you can help. Wear gloves and  consider bringing shovels, rakes, and weeding tools.

Cherokee, NC Truck-In Friday, May 29: Wear Uniform for travel down and back. Please meet at CHPC by 8:00 AM. Remember to bring bagged lunch. Also, remember water shoes and appropriate clothing and towel for the river tubing. It may rain off and on over the weekend so bring rain gear. We will make contingency plans as needed due to the weather. We will depart by 8:30 AM. We will return by 5:00  PM on Sunday, May 31. Truck-In camping at a beautiful mountain campground. Visit museums, earn parts of the American Indian Culture merit badge, take a scenic river tubing adventure, and visit Clingman’s Dome. Work on cooking requirements. 

June 2, 2026 Troop 48 Announcements 

Troop 48 accepts clean used uniforms for the handed down closet as we prepare for summer camp.. 

Once again, the church would like to extend their appreciation and gratitude to Ender and CJ for jumping in once again to help with another flooding issue

June Patrol Duties 

• Ceremonies: Fox  • Food Box: Eagle • Game Guides: Phoenix• PLC 6/9 Host and Troop Meeting Set-up: panther • Service: Flaming Arrow(Clean up and leadership assistance)  •  Can Recycling: Wolf (check every week)  

Note all Adult Leaders: Per the rollout last year, everyone has to take Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) by May 31, 2026 even if your YPT would not be expired.  While unconfirmed, the risk is being dropped as a leader thus not able to have coverage for trips.  Please take the new Safeguarding Youth Training to remain current.  A list has been posted on the Parent’s Board, so come mark off your name when completed.  We’re down to 18 names.

Medical Forms for Summer Camp and Other Events – Please check your medical form status to see if you are current. Scouts and adults must have a current medical form to attend Troop 48 Outings. Forms A&B are required for outings less than 72 hours (typical weekend outings). Forms A, B & C are required for outings longer than 72 hours (like Summer Camp).  Blank Forms: 2026 Health Forms  

Those going to summer camp MUST have the medical form turned in beforehand.  Youth and Adults will be contacted on Tuesday, but check your status now.

Summer Camp (June 14-20).  Final payment is NOW DUE so please see Mr. Browning to settle up including class fees.. A class schedule has been printed in case you forgot what you signed up for. 

We need everyone to be registered on the T48.org event to arrange transportation (going and coming). Estimated 11-12 vehicles to haul the scouts and gear.. Also pick housing (cabin, tent, hammock) .  

Note that Troop 48 does have a small meeting on June 16th at CHPC where scouts receive individual attention for advancement.

June: CDC summer camp ☀️

2-New Scout CDC summer camp meeting /GAME (PLC) 

9-Summer Camp Prep garage for loading  

16 CDC- Open meeting personal advancement 

23 Ball park

30-*TBD after gear clean up from camp 

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Courses (June 26 – 28). 

Kingsport Aquatic Center  1820 Meadowview Pkwy, Kingsport, TN 

Contact Brad Moncla (214) 293-1794 for more information 

June 26th 4p to 8p June 27th 9a to 6p June 28th 9a to 6p 

Lifeguard Training with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer The Purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illness until emergency medical services personnel take over. This course includes the following certifications: American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED (valid for 2 years). A rescue mask will be provided as part of the course fee. Participants will need to obtain a current copy of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding 

Please pay the training fee to the Troop 48 Treasurer prior to the course.

August 7-9 Dick Tracy Rock: If your family has a boat, please see Brad Moncla. 

We also need lifeguards.  See the above training opportunity at the Aquatic Center.  

Note: Lots of Save-the-Date information for sign up and all up-to-date information go to T48.org 

Open opportunities: Please ASAP see Mrs. Julieann if you have an interest 

Support Cubs – VERY Important, please volunteer!!! 

Get your service hours here!!! Den Chiefs needed for Day Camp  June 1-5.  7:40am-2pm.

South View Community Park.  Class B provided.  

Please register online at:  Sequoyah Council – 2025 Cub Scout Day and Twilight Camps .

Sequoyah Council Cub Scout Adventure Series is being offered (for the first time) to approximately 250 youth at the Kingsport Boys and Girls Club this summer. Meetings will be held each Thursday, 1:30 – 4:30, from June 4th through July 23rd. Adult Scouters and Scouts 16 and up are needed to make this a success. Please consider volunteering to help one session, or multiple sessions. The more help we have the better. Sign up here. If time slots are full, email us your desired time slots. Paperwork and a free background check will be required.

Harvest of Hope Community Garden located in downtown Kingsport has some raised beds in need of repair. Scouts who will be interested in repairing them to obtain service time for Citizenship in the Community or perhaps Woodwork merit badge. 

Adult and youth leadership, 

Laura Williams is the VBS director at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Kingsport. This year’s VBS theme is Camp Firelight and she was wondering if one of our leaders would like to come and speak to the children about camping safety or something to go with this theme. Each year they have the Kingsport Fire Dept and Police K9 unit visit during VBS. It would be during the afternoon, the week of June 1-5. Preferably Monday or Tuesday June 1-2. Please let me know asap she asked for me to let her know either way. Thanks.

Time to start planning: 2026 Crazy 8’s July 16. Registration is Open

• Medals @ 3:30pm – Meet at the finish line
• Little 8’s @ 5:30pm – Meet at the finish line
• Barking lot @ 7:30pm – Outside the stadium. There will be a Banner and We Run Events Tent.

We need multiple volunteers (both youth and adults) for this event!!  We as well encourage a running team (3k and 8k)