Rhys Wilkins will be working on her Eagle Scout Project in the Kingsport City Schools Family Resource Center on Saturday, June 28 from 9-12 that morning.
Helpers are asked to text Rhys and her mom that you can come!
(423)863.1299 and (423)914.4037
The FRC is located in the back of Kingsport’s Civic Auditorium. (1550 Fort Henry Drive, directly in front of Dobyns-Bennett) If you park toward the back of the civic, you will see a maroon plaque on the back that says Family Resource Center in the recycling area.
Show up ready to paint new cubbies, clean and organize items as necessary, and build a clothing rack.
Pizza will be served
Friday is silly sock and Hawaiian shirt day!!
Friday: Crockett challenges pack-up camp. CDC campfire 8:15 -9:15pm Troop 48 will be leaving directly after the campfire is over. We will arrive home around 10:30pm parents are welcome to pick scouts up from camp and enjoy the campfire program.
Medical Forms: Parts A, B, and C are mandatory for Summer Camp. Note that Part C must be signed by a medical professional. Forms can be downloaded here. Make sure to download the “Camping” form.
Here is the most current list of scout
NASA Space Camp and all weekend outings and campouts require current health forms, Parts A and B.
Please contact Julieann White if you are picking you scout up from camp Friday
June 24, 2025 Announcements
24 Sullivan Heights MS ballpark for kickball
Note: Scouts are asked to please respect the church grounds and not be in the play yard if older than elementary age.
Do not run in the church halls.
For safety, it is important that scouts do not leave the church building without adult supervision.
Scouts should not be leaving the Troop meeting without Informing their patrol leadership or adult advisor for patrol.
Please do not go into the game room or youth group room without an adult
Please do not eat food or drink beverages out of any of the refrigerators unless we have specifically indicated we are providing food.
Please make sure your behavior is following the Scout Oath and Law!
6/24 Sullivan Heights MS ballpark for kickball
When we return from camp, Troop 48 will have the traditional kickball night at the Sullivan Heights Middle School (former South HS) front ballfield. Park in the lots or in front of the building but not along the main entrance road. Rain plans are a regular troop meeting at CHPC.
June patrol duties
• Ceremonies: Wolf • Food Box: Shark • Game Guides: Eagle • PLC (6/10) Host and Troop Meeting Set-up: Phoenix • Service: Panther (Clean up and leadership assistance) • Can Recycling: Fox /Panther (check every week, even if no cans brought into the gym) • Grounds: Flaming Arrow Both of these latter two duties should be done while there is still daylight
Trip fees!!
Please check with Mr. Browning regarding your scout account balance. It should be zero or positive before the next trip – and Board of Review.
NASA Registration Site: You must register you and your youth by June 13th or you will be dropped from the registration. There are currently 8 spots that have not completed registration. A text or email to those not registered in addition to an email invite from NASA Space Camp. A parent has to go online (use the link in the email) to register your scout(s) and yourself if applicable. This trip is full.
6/27-29 Mischa Mokwa. Get signed up on T48.org for this two-night backpacking trip or overnight truck-in camping. This is a great trip. The campsite is great and has access to short hikes with beautiful views. There is also a gift shop and wilderness trail museum that is very educational. We may have to cancel the truck-in camping if no one else signs up.
National Jamboree 2026, July 22-31, 2026. Ten fun days at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia with thousands of other scouts. $1,560 per person fee plus council costs. Registration not yet on the Sequoyah Council website. The Council is looking for an adult male to lead the boy contingent.
Parents of those working on Scout or Star ranks. They have a requirement which must have your involvement. “With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide and view the Personal Safety Awareness videos (with your parent or guardian’s permission).” The first item is a pamphlet found in the front of the scout handbook (or here). The second is on Scouting America. To communicate this completion, just sign and date the front cover of the pamphlet (or send a written message if it is missing).
Adult Leaders: YPT is now SYT: Safeguarding Youth Training. Read here for details. While YPT focuses mostly on preventing abuse, SYT includes information on SAFE: supervision, assessment, fitness and skill, and equipment and environment. The 90-minute course is now required when YPT becomes due. (Good news is that the refresher might only be 15-minutes.)
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