Patrol/Troop Elections – Change to Class B uniform (May 7)
This weekend:
Cumberland Gap Truck-in and Backpacking May 4th 7:00 am CHPC (May 4-5)
Great trip for truck-in campers as well as serious backpackers. Campers will stay in the Wilderness Trail Campground and enjoy relaxed camping, hiking trails, the overlook, and the visitor center with interpretive Wilderness Road museum. Backpackers will hike the challenging trail to Sand Cave. Please see the trip sheet for details and T48.org for meeting information and packing list .
Memorial service for John Powers will be held Saturday May 4 at 2:00 p.m. at Mayfair UMC (1409 East Center Street). John was a long-time Scouter who held many Eagle Board of Reviews in Kingsport area. He will be missed.
May 7, 2024 Troop 48 Announcements:
Patrol/Troop Elections – Change to Class B uniform (May 7)
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 as a group before this date. It is also when uniform expectations change from formal to casual, thus until November any scouting or troop themed shirt with official green scout pants and socks.
Warriors Path State Park Conservation, Saturday, May 11 · 10 AM–12 PM
Patrol Duty!!! Rotation for May
- Ceremonies: >Eagle
- Food Box: >Phoenix
- Game Guides: >Flaming Arrow
- PLC Host: >Fox set up for 5/14 6:30pm meeting
- Service: >Pather (Clean up meeting and leadership assistance)
- Can Recycling: >Wolf
- West Bank: >Shark (Note changes in West Bank! Due to changes in the Guide to Safe Scouting, on Tuesday night please rake the mulch on the playground, put rocks back in garden beds that are in the parking lot, empty trash by the play yard and pick up litter around church grounds. DO NOT MOW.)
FYI. All families are invited to bring aluminum cans for Troop 48’s recycling project. Drop off at the troop garage or bring to the troop meeting. Note that Lexi and Christopher are co-Recycling Project Managers, thus both/either will be providing direction. More large bags are being procured for the crushed cans.
Backpacking Introduction at Bays Mountain Park (May 18-19)
Introduction to backpacking by trekking to the primitive campground past Feagans Gap in Bays Mountain Park for an overnighter. Good for new scouts as it starts with pack inspection at CHPC to ensure the right gear is present. Good for those who need backpacking cooking for the merit badge if they step forward to take lead on meal planning. If needed, we have backpacking equipment available in the quartermaster closet. Please Sign up on T48.org and pay $5 camping fee (scouts and adults) to troop treasurer.
Summer Camp (June 16-22)
Full payment is due now to Mr. Browning as the troop is making the final payment.
Tuesday planning
MAY Backpacking/Hiking skills
7 Elections
14 Backpack Talk – Pack in gym
21 Capture the Flag
28 CDC planning new scout
May 17-19 OA Spring Induction Camp Davy Crockett
This is a really important event for our OA Lodge. Our National Ranking is based on attendance and the number of Brotherhood Candidates. Also, this is when all newly elected Arrowmen gain full admission to the OA. Please make every effort to attend. Register on the Council Website. Newly elected, register as Youth Ordeal Candidate or Adult Ordeal Candidate. Registration closes on May 12th.
Upcoming Events
25 May Flag memorial dedication
12-14 July Hungry Mother SP swimming adventure
16 July Tuesday Meeting (Summer Bash) at Bays Mountain
9-11 August Dick Tracy Rock
24-25 August Backpack / Truck-In at Grayson Highlands
14 September Navitat Canopy Adventure
27-29 September Emerald Mine /Truck In
NEW YORK RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
We have more seats to get registered !
Pay the $100 deposit, to Mr. Browning
December 27 – 30, 2024
See New York City decorated for Christmas!! https://t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TROOP-48-Trip-to-New-York-2024.pdf
https://t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/New-York-City-Trip-December-2024.pdf
Final Payment due by Nov. 27th, 2024. PRICE PER PERSON: Quad room split $1,410
Why is it important to retain documentation? Noah Malik kept the signed portion of a blue card, thus having proof he completed an Eagle-required merit badge when troop records had a gap. Book checks are also important for early ranks in case the handbook is misplaced.
plan ahead and invite your family friends and alumni scouters!!
Troop 48 Fun
Summer Time Bash
Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Fun, Fellowship, Food, Games,
Music, Inspiration
Let’s Parrrteee
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Julieann White
Scoutmaster Troop 48
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