This Weekend:
Warriors Path State Park Conservation (Sept 7 10AM – Noon)
(no booking, just show up at Duck Island parking lot) Olivia H. will provide leadership and sign-in sheet for trash pick-up in the park.
September 10, 2024 Announcements:
2024 POPCORN CAMPAIGN
Sell 25 items @ $20 and earn a pie throw at one of our leaders
Same fun as this past troop meeting had for celebrating Scout Card sales
September Meeting Focus
10th PLC – 6:30 / LC game night
17th Emergency Drill
24th Emerald Mine planning
September Patrol Duties!!!
• Ceremonies: Fox
• Food Box: Flaming Arrow
• Game Guides: Wolf
• PLC Host and troop set-up (each week): Shark
• Service: Eagle (Clean up and leadership assistance)
• Can Recycling: Phoenix
• Grounds: Panther (Please rake the playground mulch, 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.)
Second Class 7c requirement: Participate in a troop program on the dangers of drug alcohol, tobacco, and other harmful substances.
Mr. John White will have a class at the September 17 troop meeting.
Online Renewal Notices
Most of Troop 48 leaders and scouts have a 31 Oct recharter deadline. Starting this year, an electronic system will be used for payments to BSA. Please check your inbox and/or spam folder for an email with a link to renew online. The cost per scout for National and Council fees is $135, and $100 for adults. This includes the cost of insurance. There will be a 30-day lapse period beyond your anniversary date, after which, you will be dropped from the Troop Roster.
Annual Troop 48 Fee:
Meanwhile Troop 48 registration fees will be the same as last year, $42 per scout and $3 per adult. The troop registration fees cover our general operating costs for the year, Nov. 1, 2024 – Oct. 31, 2025. General costs include 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, 2024.
Youth Protection Training is needed for the following members :
PLEASE repeat the YPT before rechartering:
First_Name | Middle_Name | Last_Name | Effective_Through |
Megan | Elaine | Brandby | 8/17/2024 |
Joseph | Scott | Smith | 8/24/2024 |
Joshua | Jennings | White | 9/7/2024 |
Tonya | Lawrence | 9/9/2024 | |
Brandon | Heath | Gayheart | 9/19/2024 |
Lanny | Calvin | Treece | 9/25/2024 |
Amy | Rebekah | Taylor | 9/28/2024 |
Daniel | Burts | Compton | 9/30/2024 |
Michael | Kenneth | Brandby | 10/1/2024 |
Robert | Ellis | Wicker | 10/2/2024 |
Summer | Lashea | Fox | 10/3/2024 |
Joseph | Allen | Fox | 10/4/2024 |
Brian | Norman | Shone | 10/4/2024 |
Derek | James | Depew | 10/10/2024 |
Nell | G | Harr | 10/11/2024 |
Laura | Leigh | Watts | 10/14/2024 |
Stephen | Robert | Bemrich | 10/18/2024 |
Jeffrey | Ted | Taylor | 10/18/2024 |
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Sign up on T48.org:
14 Sept Navitat Canopy Adventure
Situated on a wooded bluff overlooking the Tennessee River, this outdoor adventure trail consists of ziplines, bridges, swings, nets, and climbs.
27-29 Sept Emerald Mine /Truck In (T48.org booking open)
Doc Rocks for Geology and Mining in Society merit badges, then tour the gem mine with option to enjoy gem/ore mining (individual purchases). A short hike to The Blowing Rock for group photos at the scenic overlook. On Sunday, the troop will have a picnic and church service, then visit the Linville Falls.
19 Oct The Channels Natural Area Preserve (Day Hike)
Hike about 3.3 miles in (mostly uphill rated moderate) over mostly dirt and gravel trails. Explore the Channels maze by squeezing through unusual ancient stone formations.
26 Oct Grin and Merit Troop MB Day (T48.org booking open)
Citz in Society*, Citz in the Nation* (almost full), Personal Management*, Sustainability*, Animal Science, Architecture, Electricity, and Game Design. Book early on T48.org to get your choice.
Reminder for Troop 48 adult leaders: All outings, including patrol service projects, need a roster turned into Mrs. Amy Taylor for Scout of the Year records. This information is also useful for the scouts to track their participation and service hours.
All are invited to join CHPC events :
Saturday, Sep 28 · 9–10:30 AM for CHPC Pumpkin Patch trailer unloading
October 26 4:00 PM for Trunk or Treat
OA Fall Fellowship: September 20th – 22nd
This event will be one you’ll never forget! The lodge leadership along with the Fellowship Chairmen are working hard. Be prepared for a weekend full of Shooting Sports, Field Games, a DJ Party, Costume Contest, and much MUCH MORE! The THEME for the weekend will be PIRATES!!!
You can sign up using this link or calling the scout office!
NEW YORK RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, Dec 27 – 30, 2024
New York City decorated for Christmas!! Please plan for the upcoming payment. See Mr. Browning to determine your specific room costs. Final Payment due by Nov. 27th. Quad room per person $1,410
Fundraising for NYC Trip: See Mrs. White to support a scout by buying Krispy Kreme Card.
Julieann White
Scoutmaster Troop 48
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