July 9 2026 Announcements

This Week

🌸Come out to Washington Elementary (1100 Bellingham Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660) from 4 to 6ish on Friday, June 5 to help weed & plant in the pollinator garden.  -contact ! Boowilkins@hotmail.com if you can attend 

June 9, 2026 Troop 48 Announcements PLC 6:30pm

Troop 48 accepts clean used uniforms for the handed down closet as we prepare for summer camp.. 

June Patrol Duties 

• Ceremonies: Fox  • Food Box: Eagle • Game Guides: Phoenix• PLC 6/9 Host and Troop Meeting Set-up: panther • Service: Flaming Arrow(Clean up and leadership assistance)  •  Can Recycling: Wolf (check every week)  

Note all Adult Leaders: Per the rollout last year, everyone has to take Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) by May 31, 2026 even if your YPT would not be expired.  Now confirmed, those who had not retaken the course were dropped as leaders thus not able to participate in trips.  Please take the new Safeguarding Youth Training to remain current.  A list has been posted on the Parent’s Board, so come mark off your name when completed.  

Medical Forms for Summer Camp and Other Events – Please check your medical form status to see if you are current. 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: 2026 Health Forms  

Those going to summer camp MUST have the medical form turned in beforehand.  Youth and Adults will be contacted on Tuesday, but check your status now.

Summer Camp (June 14-20).  We need 4 or 5 additional Drivers to drive scouts to camp and pick them up. We need everyone to be registered on the T48.org event to arrange transportation (going and coming). Estimated 11-12 vehicles to haul the scouts and gear.. Also pick housing (cabin, tent, hammock) .  

Note that Troop 48 does have a small meeting on June 16th at CHPC where scouts receive individual attention for advancement.  At least Mr.Hasler and Mrs. Tanner will be present..

June: CDC summer camp ☀️

9-Summer Camp Prep garage for loading  

16 CDC – personal advancement at CHPC

23 Ball park

30-*TBD after gear clean up from camp 

Kingsport Boys and Girls Club Cub Adventure – Adults and youth 16 and up can help. Please sign up to volunteer.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Courses (June 26 – 28). 

Kingsport Aquatic Center  1820 Meadowview Pkwy, Kingsport, TN 

Contact Brad Moncla (214) 293-1794 for more information 

June 26th 4p to 8p June 27th 9a to 6p June 28th 9a to 6p 

Lifeguard Training with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer The Purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illness until emergency medical services personnel take over. This course includes the following certifications: American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED (valid for 2 years). A rescue mask will be provided as part of the course fee. Participants will need to obtain a current copy of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding 

Please pay the training fee to the Troop 48 Treasurer prior to the course.

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

We also need lifeguards.  See the above training opportunity at the Aquatic Center.  

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

2026 Crazy 8’s July 16. Registration is Open Medals @ 3:30pm – Meet at the finish line Little 8’s @ 5:30pm – Meet at the finish lineBarking lot @ 7:30pm – Outside the stadium. There will be a Banner and We Run Events Tent. We need multiple volunteers (both youth and adults) for this event!!  We as well encourage a running team (3k and 8k)