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Administration Miscellaneous

2021 OMBO Participation Metrics

13 different Merit Badges were started yesterday. 6 2 session MB 6 single session MB 1 all day MB 1 skill class was offered. 62 Merit Badge sessions started yesterday. 36 different youth took advantage of the class offerings. 3 youth provided leadership. 7 adult leaders provided oversight. 13 MB Counselors were engaged. 6 youth participated […]

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Flaming Arrow

Flaming Arrow Outing

We will try again to meet at WPSP this Saturday, January 16, at 10 am.  We will work with Scouts on First Aid, Outdoor Code, and Service for those under First Class (Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class).  Scouts First Class and above can use the EDGE method to help others gain proficiency in the requirements.  […]

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Administration

2021 Troop 48 Annual Merit Badge Advancement Selection

Please use the file below to fill out desired MB selection offerings at the troop level (monthly) over the course of 2021. Write the selections in the empty spaces and be sure to include your name (scout)s. If you are not present 12/15 please feel free to print scan and return this to Mr. Gould […]

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Panther

Panther Patrol: 2021 Klondike Flyer

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Administration Meetings

Avery Padgett’s Eagle Scout Project

Supporting the Elizabethton-Carter County Animal Shelter If interested in helping the shelter and me, I am accepting any dog or cat food, toys, or blankets/bedding. I hope to fill a minivan full of supplies. Bring any donations to our Tuesday meeting next week on December 15th.

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Administration Miscellaneous

The Congressional Award

Scouts!!! Earn Congressional Awards! Participants must be between the ages of 13.5 and 24 years old. Here’s how the program works: Certificate Levels Register online and pay the small registration fee at https://www.congressionalaward.org/.  This website has valuable, detailed information about the program and the requirements. The website also has a printable record keeping book. Find […]

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Miscellaneous

Local service project ideas during a pandemic

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, […]

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Meetings

Troop 48 Update – May 3rd

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 […]

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Meetings

Troop 48 Update

Hello, Troop 48!  We hope everyone is staying safe while getting some exercise in your own neighborhoods.  Look for opportunities to do Good Turns, such as picking up trash (and aluminum cans for recycling). This message is to provide another update regarding our troop calendar and activities.  While businesses, parks, and venues begin to reopen […]

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Administration Upcoming Events

Troop 48 Scouting from Home

Troop 48 can be active during this time of social distancing. This post will be updated as new information is gathered. First action for online interaction and use of the internet is to have a current Cyber Chip (new or refreshed in past year). Use this link (https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/cyber-chip/) to Scouting BSA website to select the […]