April 29,2026 Announcements

Congratulations Abby and Emery on their Eagle celebration at Backbone Rock

Congratulations again to our Scout of the Year recognitions:

Grant: 2025 Scout of the Year 

Lucas: most merit badges 

Grant: most nights camping 

Sam: most church attendance 

Langley: most hours of service 

Nolan: most meeting attendance

April 29, 2026 Announcements 

Preparing for May 5th patrol elections and Cinco de Mayo feast

Cinco de Mayo feast

Wolf -Tortilla chips

Phoenix- Drinks 

Fox- nacho toppings

Panther -Tortilla Chips 

Eagle -Drinks 

Flaming Arrow – nacho toppings 

LC – please represent your patrol 

Suggested essential nacho toppings include shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack), seasoned ground beef or chicken, refried or black beans, jalapeños, and sauces like salsa, queso, and sour cream, fresh ingredients like diced tomatoes, guacamole, green onions, and cilantro to add texture and flavor. 

We will have paper products and hot melted cheese in a crockpot 

While the weather is getting nice and warm, Troop 48 wears formal Class A uniforms through April, then switches to informal Class B (scouting-themed t-shirt and green shorts/socks) on May 5th when patrol elections occur.  Each patrol should think about who to have as their leader and other duties for May through October.

Sequoyah Council Scout Expo (formerly May 1-3) has been delayed to the Fall.  For those who have already paid, your scout accounts will be credited.

OA Induction May 15-17 The elected candidates must registered individually BY MAY 7th at Sequoyah Council – Order of the Arrow, Summer Induction 

Congratulations Lexi as top seller of scout cards – enough to pay for her Sea Base trip 

April Patrol Duties: moving into May

• Ceremonies: Phoenix/ Eagle,  • Food Box: Panther /Phoenix  • Game Guides: Flaming Arrow /Panther • PLC (4/14) Host and Troop Meeting Set-up: Wolf/flaming arrow  • Service: Fox  /Wolf (Clean up and le adership assistance)  •  Can Recycling: Eagle/fox (check every week)  

Medical Forms for Summer Camp and Other Events – Please check your medical form status if necessary. 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 are found here:  https://t48.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/680-001_ABC-2019-Printing-.pdf

Summer Camp (June 14-20).  Final payment is NOW DUE, so please see Mr. Browning to settle up including class fees..  Also, if not already registered, you must register on T48.org to select housing (cabin or tent) and arrange transportation.

Sequoyah Council is offering Merit Badge Saturdays.  Added to T48.org calendar.  $10 fee

• May 9th Search and Rescue
• August 8th Lifesaving < Dick Tracy Rock weekend
• September 12th Emergency Prep
• October 10th Citizenship in the Nation
• November 14th Artificial Intelligence

Note all Adult Leaders: Per the rollout last year, everyone has to take Safeguarding Youth Training by May 31, 2026. Even if your YPT was not due until later. Please take action to remain current. 

Cherokee Truck-In Friday, May 29 at 5:00 PM –Sunday, May 31 at 4:30 PM Truck-In camping at beautiful mountain campground. Visit museums, possibly earn the American Indian Culture merit badge, take a scenic river tubing adventure, and visit Clingman’s Dome. Work on cooking requirements. Make sure you are registered for the event. Registration is open.

Supertrip USS Yorktown – July 24-27. Registration for this event closes at the end of May. A final payment is due at that time. Hurry to get one of the remaining spots. This event is open for registration with a deposit of $100 required, please pay if you haven’t already.. This trip was done in the past with overwhelming acclaim. Many of the participants still remember it as their favorite scouting trip with Troop 48. We will sleep on the USS Yorktown, explore Patriots Point museums, camp in a very nice campground with water activities, fishing, and crabbing, a harbor cruise to Ft. Sumter, and tour the dark streets of Charleston on a late-night ghost tour

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

We also need lifeguards.  Opportunity to have a class at the YMCA just for Troop 48 with a minimum of 15.  If you are interested in becoming a lifeguard, please let Brad Moncla know ASAP.

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

Merit Badge Counselor needs – Troop 48 could use more leadership help.  If a registered adult in any capacity, please fill out an MBC form to be a counselor just within the troop.  These forms are available in the crate taken to the gym during the troop meetings.

Seeking for: American Indian Culture, Astronomy, Bird Study, Canoeing, Chess, Coin Collecting, Exploration, Fish and Wildlife Management, Fishing, Forestry, Golf, Graphic Arts, Insect Study, Inventing, Law, Metalwork, Mining in Society, Model Design, Motorboating, Moviemaking, Oceanography, Orienteering, Pets, Photography, Plant Science, Reptile/Amphibian Study, Robotics, Salesmanship, Scouting Heritage, Signs, Signals & Codes, Space Exploration, Sports, Theater, Veterinary Medicine, Weather, Wilderness Survival

May: Patrol Outings / Cherokee, NC 

5- Cinco de Mayo/Patrol elections

12- (PLC)***  

19 -Second Class requirement 7c (dangers of drugs and alcohol), Cherokee Planning

26- prep for Cherokee