Intro to Backpacking at Bays Mtn. Park (August 29-30)
Start with lessons and shakedown at CHPC, then a short backpacking overnighter at Bays Mtn Park. Saturday, Aug 29 at CHPC 8:00 AM – returning Sunday, Aug 30 at 2:00 PM
Troop 48 Announcements for September 1, 2026
Pack 348 needs help Tuesdays at 6:00pm. On September 1st, we will have den meetings upstairs and a recruitment night in the gym. Den Chiefs are needed, so let Mr. Monk or Mrs. Watts know if you plan on helping this school year. Den Chief is a leadership position for rank advancement, and counted by Troop 48 as Scout of the Year service hours (not advancement).
Uniform expectations for troop meetings are Informal (Class B) uniforms, with scouting-themed t-shirt and scouting green pants/socks..
Parent communication board can be checked in the gym during troop meetings!!!
September Duty Assignments
• Ceremonies: Flaming Arrow • Food Box: Wolf • Game Guides: Fox • Troop Meeting Set-up: Eagle (PLC 9/8 week) • Service: Phoenix (Clean up and leadership assistance) • Can Recycling: Panther (check every week)
Service opportunities – Please Volunteer!!!
Surgoinsville River Front Festival, Saturday, Sept 5 11 AM–2 PM
Troop 48 Color Guard leads a flag retirement ceremony for this event to honor veterans from the community.. Please contact Ryan Lick if you would like to participate in this ceremony.
Keep Kingsport Beautiful – Jefferson Garden Squad Sept 10 5-6pm
Remove weeds from the pollinator garden. Bring tools and water bottle. Parents and siblings are also welcome! Conservation service hour is good for Life rank.
Haunted Adventure weekends Oct 16-18 and 23-25. Urgent! Older scouts needed for staff. If you would like to help, please register on Haunted Adventure 10/16-18 Weekend and/or 10/23-25 Weekend.
Upcoming Events
🚨 Sea Base Meeting – September 15 🚨
Everyone attending Sea Base or still interested in going needs to attend this meeting with a parent. We’ll discuss the next payment, attendee requirements, and everything you need to know to attend Sea Base.
If you have already signed up, please confirm that you are still attending by sending Tonya Lawrence your name, contact email, and phone number.
📱 423-967-7517
📧 tonyalawrence05@gmail.com 🌊⚓
Backpack / Truck-In at Grayson Highlands Sept 11-13
Online T48.org registration is open. Please register ASAP to guide headcount. Adult Leaders needed for Saturday-Sunday Truck In. Backpack could start on Friday, October 17 with enough adult leadership.
Pumpkin Truck Unloading is Saturday, September 26th @ 9-11am .
The pumpkins arrive for the annual CHPC Pumpkin Patch (rain or shine) on this Saturday. All proceeds of the pumpkin patch support the children’s ministry..Unloading the truck in support of this ministry is a large group exercise involving many church members and scouts. Let’s shoot for at least 50% of each patrol – including your friends and family..
Pumpkin Patch opens Sunday, September 27th, open every day from 11 am to 7 pm.
Fall Festival is Saturday, October 10th from 11-2
Trunk-or-Treat is Saturday, October 24th @ 5-6 pm
Natural Tunnel State Park Truck-in Oct 16-18
Space is limited to 30 based on reservations in the primitive campground. Friday is arrival, camp set-up, and campfire. A relaxed Saturday with cooking, hiking, field & camp games, and exploring the park. Sunday morning breakfast, pack, and have a Troop 48 church service before heading home. .
Register for outings on T48.org/events (Calendar)
TROOP 48 SCOUTS BSA / 2026-27 RENEWAL NEEDS
Troop 48 members have their own annual renewal date. Emails will be received starting 60 days before their registration expires and continuing to 30 days past. It is up to everyone to either pay and complete their renewal online or notify and pay the Troop Treasurer (preferred). Scout accounts may be used to pay these fees if renewed through the Treasurer.. The Scouts BSA renewal fee is currently $150 for scouts and $100 for adults, $15 additional fee for a Scout Life Magazine subscription (which defaults to ON) and a 3% convenience fee if using a credit card to pay online. You may also pay by check at the Council Office (no fee).
Troop 48 fees are $42 for Scouts and $3 for Adult Leaders.
Everyone needs a current medical exam (Parts A/B/C) to participate in outings and longer activities like summer camp, backpacking, hiking, and truck-in camping. Medical forms to be given to Dana Higgins.
All scouts must submit signed copies (parents and scouts must sign) of four forms by Oct. 31, 2026:
Troop 48 Addictive – Illegal Substances
Maintaining Appropriate Scout Behavior
Appropriate Use of Electronic Equipment
Activity Consent Form
Adults need to take Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT): Mandatory with annual refresher. (See my.scouting.org for online training) Delinquent training will remove adults from the roster and require re-registration. Hazardous Weather and SM/ASM specific required to be considered fully trained.. Refresher training for the weather is required every two years.
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