May 5, 2026 Announcements 

May 5, 2026 Announcements 

Reminder: 2026 Sequoyah Council Scout Expo – DELAYED TO FALL, No weekend event 

Special thanks!!

To Mr. Shone, Mr. Monk, Mr. Browning, Mr.Brandby Scouts Carter, Cole, CJ, Ender, Liam and Aidan Brandby who stayed after scouts late Tuesday and helped clean up a flooded game room. That was discovered while closing up for the evening. Additional thanks to Aiden M. who watched for  the janitor to alert him. 

May 5, 2026 Announcements 

Patrol elections and Cinco de Mayo feast

Patrol elections:  Elect patrol leaders and assistants, then patrol level supporting roles for Quartermaster, Scribe, and Historian.  Patrol duties descriptions .  Each patrol should think about who to have as their leader and other duties for May through October.

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 

With the start of May, Troop 48 switches to informal Class B (scouting-themed t-shirt and green shorts/socks). Boards of Review still require the formal Class A uniforms, in part to ensure correct display of patches and insignia..

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

May Patrol Duties: 

• Ceremonies: Eagle  • Food Box: Phoenix  • Game Guides: Panther • PLC 5/12 Host and Troop Meeting Set-up: Flaming Arrow  • Service: Wolf (Clean up and leadership assistance)  •  Can Recycling: 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, NC 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 

Note: We love that our scouts become friends outside of scouting events. With summer approaching and scouts spending time outside of scouting opportunities for being in a car together becomes a question. According to Scouting America’s transportation policy, drivers for official Scouting activities must be at least 18 years old. Consequently, youth under 18 are prohibited from driving, even for themselves, during sanctioned trips. Scouts can not drive scouts to scouting events . We appreciate that when your scouts are not at or going to scouts you may have other home rules however this is a scouting organization policy. Additionally All participants must wear seatbelts, and the maximum driving time is restricted to 10 hours per 24-hour period.for trip planning 

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