Troop 48
It is imperative that you complete your registration. If you have not yet spoke with Mr. Browning to make a arrangements or logged on to myscouting.org PLEASE do so now. An email list was sent out iI you are on that list, you are not registered!
Online Renewal Notices – watch your email 💌
Please get registered (it’s that time).
Most of Troop 48’s leaders and scouts have a 31 Oct recharter deadline. Starting in 2024 an electronic system was 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 $150, and $100 for adults, which includes the cost of insurance. If you do not receive an email, you can log on to my.scouting and complete the renewal from the renewal notification or “My Application”. Let us know if you have any problems.
If you would like to pay for your renewal from your scout account, let Mr. Browning know and Troop 48 can handle your renewal and payment for you. A credit card fee will be included.
~52% of Troop 48 adults and scouts have already rechartered, so please join them.
Adults, please ensure your SYT (Safeguarding Youth Training, formerly YPT) and Hazardous Weather training is current, including those with 2025 expiration dates.
Annual Troop 48 Fee:
Troop 48 registration fees will be the same as last year, $42 per scout and $3 per adult, in addition to national fees. The troop registration fees cover our general operating costs for the year, Nov. 1, 2025 – Oct. 31, 2026. 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, 2025.
Annual Forms: As part of renewal we update the four annual forms. Please complete the forms ASAP. They are to be signed by parents and scouts and turned into Ms. Amy Taylor. Forms available here.
Patrol Renewal Competition – The first patrol to get 100% members renewed, T-48 dues paid, and annual forms completed and turned in will receive a special prize.
ON ROCK! Climbing/Rappelling Day
(Sequoyah Council event !!!) Saturday, OCTOBER 11 9 AM – 4 PM at BACKBONE ROCK
Learn climbing and rappelling techniques on 35-80″ cliffs. Open to mature Scouts (~13+ age).
• Read the event guide for important information. scoutingevent.com/713-103040
• Registration closes at end of Thursday 10/9
• Equipment provided
• Scouts must bring lunch, water, and Medical Forms A&B.
• Late entry after 9:30 AM is not allowed; early dismissal only for emergencies.
• Horseplay is prohibited; parents will be notified for infractions.
• Meet at Backbone Rock Recreation Area, 9650 Highway 133, Shady Valley, TN 37688
• Participants will be escorted back to the parking lot at 4 PM.
5-Mile Hike on Kingsport Greenbelt (Sunday, OCTOBER 12 2-5pm)
Suitable for 2nd Class requirement 3b with topo map available. (See email sent by Mr. Hasler)
Meet at Riverfront Park (2001 Netherland Inn Road) promptly by 2pm
Sunny, high near 74. Dress appropriately in Class B scout shirt with your own water bottle.
Mr. Bemrich and Mr. Patrick Monk are going, so have two-deep leadership. Family members & friends are welcomed.
October 14 Troop 48 announcements
Leadership Corps updates the parent communication board; in the gym during troop meetings!!!
Six Boards of Review are scheduled for this troop meeting. The cutoff for recognition to be presented at the November 11 Court of Honor is the October 28 troop meeting.
Sign up:
Grayson Highlands Truck In and Backpacking – October 18-19. Online T48.org registration is open. Please register ASAP to guide headcount. We need at least two Adult Leaders to register and cover the Saturday-Sunday Truck In. Friday, October backpack option is available. Registration closes on October 14th to provide time for food planning.
It’s time to think about summer ☀️Camp Davy Crockett Summer Camp 2026 (June 14-22)
Merit badge class selection has opened. Do not register directly on the council website (per their request – and you would be paying for another campsite). PLEASE register early to get 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). The afternoon Water Sports has already filled, Almost full are Cooking (AM and PM), Water Sports (AM), and Motorboating (AM)
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Please discuss in your patrol who may be interested in helping with CHPC upcoming events:
OCT 18 11-2 AM FALL FESTIVAL
OCT 25 5-6 PM TRUNK OR TREAT
CHPC partnered with The Marsh Regional Blood Center for a Blood Drive on October 19th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Participants can contact the Church Office (423-239-9194) to schedule an appointment. Please note that if you have provided a blood donation after August 25 that you cannot participate in this event. Please contact Mike Strickler with any questions.
2nd Class Requirement 7c on the dangers of drugs and alcohol will be offered at the October 21 troop meeting @ 7:30pm by Mr. John White.
Emory & Henry Merit Badge University, Saturday, Oct 25 · 8 AM–4:30 PM
Full-day: Emergency Preparedness. Morning: Game Design, Healthcare Professions, Safety to conservation service project suitable for Life rank at Hungry Mother SP. Afternoon: Disabilities Awareness, Fire Safety, Geocaching, Sports. This opportunity is not a troop outing, so register directly at https://scoutingevent.com/713-EHMBU $9-12 fee includes lunch.
CUB SCOUT HAUNTED ADVENTURE WEEKEND October 24-26 Adults and scouts, please let Julieann White know if you want to help!!! Contact Rodney Watson Please make sure all who want to volunteer from our unit that are staffing get registered. Using 25CHAWSTAFF
October patrol duties:
• Ceremonies: Phoenix, • Food Box: Panther, • Game Guides: Fox • PLC (10/14) Host and Troop Meeting Set-up: Flaming Arrow • Service: Wolf (Clean up and leadership assistance) • Can Recycling: Shark (check every week, even if no cans brought into the gym) • Grounds: Eagle Both of the latter two duties must have an adult (parent or leader) with them while outside
Sickness policy
With different bugs traveling around the public, if you are sick, please stay home! If you have been exposed to sickness but feel well, wear a mask. We are entering the contagious season of RSV, FLU, COVID, and pneumonia with active cases around the region. Let’s keep all Troop 48 members healthy.
Popcorn for a Purpose 🍿
It’s popcorn time. Mr. Monk will share details.
Earning through fundraising!
The Sequoyah Council believes in providing a simple way for Scouts to fund their adventures and learn the value of hard work by earning their own way while supporting a local business.
This year we have partnered with Big Poppa Corn, a Pick Tennessee Company. Every kernel counts- all the proceeds stay in the region, and more than half fuel local Scouting programs!
Get involved:
Scouting Family You and your child are part of our family and we are glad that you are!!
We have a lot of fun – and parents, you will be surprised to see how Scouting will positively affect your child you may already have.
Scouting is a family program and all of our leaders are volunteers. We ask that each family participating think about how they can help. We have lots of opportunities and needs in our Pack, Troop, and Crew. We do great things and have lots of fun.
We don’t know your schedule or how busy you are, so let’s discuss what you can do.
We have specific needs like Den leadership for Pack 348, Adult Advisers for Patrols, Adult leadership for Trips, Transportation, Merit Badge Counselors, and more. We want to use your talent. Let us know how you can help, we need you. Happy to answer any questions.
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