Kingsport, Tennessee - Troop 48 BSAPhoenix Patrol will have an in person meeting on Tuesday, August 4th at 5 pm at the lake near Avery’s house. Make sure to bring a life jacket, sunscreen, towels, a change of clothes, about 3 dollars for pizza, a drink, a chair or blanket to sit on, and any other lake gear that you […]
The following Troop 48 individuals are BSA Lifeguards with current certification, including those extended due to the pandemic. Please ensure at least one is present at all aquatic outings.
Here are some service projects that could be completed during these current times. However, it is a good idea to contact a Troop 48 leader before beginning to ensure correct scope for your service project. Wear a face mask with working with other people outside your household. 1) Pick up trash – in your neighborhood, […]
Since the pandemic is preventing a troop-wide gathering, the adult leaders have agreed to present the earned recognition to the scouts during their upcoming in-person patrol meetings. These will be ranks, merit badges, and special awards – except for the three Eagles and 2019 Scout of the Year awards which will be handled in a […]
There will be a Zoom meeting every Wednesday until we continue in person meetings. I created a new meeting link because the other one expired. The link and password is below.
Just a brief note about the excellent advancement gained at 2020’s Camp Davy Crockett. 116 Merit Badges were completed by 27 scouts or roughly four each. Most popular were Mammal Study (substituted for Insect Study) and Wood Carving. 118 Incomplete Merit Badges. Camping and Reptile/Amphibian Study was the most common started with more to go. […]
Reserve your place at the 8/22-8/23 truck-in/backpack trip to Grayson Highlands. Review the trip sheet, park trail guide, and contact your patrol leadership with any questions. We hope to see you at this favorite annual trip!
If you are NOT feeling well DO NOT COME TO SCOUTS. Clean and disinfect all areas that were touched by scouts ! Please do not use or touch anything in the rooms other than a place to sit. ALL activities , toys and games should NOT be used by scouts. Please make sure all in […]
During July, Panther Patrol and the West Bank Service Manager (Teddy C.) need to ensure this long-running service project is accomplished. Wear appropriate safety gear for the mowing/trimming and the pandemic. Also be careful as the area contains some poison ivy.
How long? When will we know? Who is making the decisions? How will life proceed? These are some questions the Troop 48 membership would like to know insights about also… and the leadership can only give glimpses as new information is gathered. Answer to the first question is “we don’t know either”. Updates that have […]