In order to qualify as a merit badge counselor, prospective volunteers must have the education and skills needed to provide instruction and to evaluate performance. They must be at least 18 years old, able to set a positive example through both good character and rapport. Officially, certifying merit badge counselor (abbreviated MBC in this post) […]
Tag: Service

3/29/2021Hello,I am reaching out to see if the scouts can help our organization to put together 100-150 food boxes for the elderly in Hawkins County.They would come and we would set up for them to put together boxes out in the parking lot or on the porch so that it could be done outdoors, and […]
Hello Boy Scout troop leaders, I wanted to make you aware of some upcoming opportunities for your troops to volunteer! I’ve attached a schedule of seven cleanups on seven different Saturdays this spring, starting with this Saturday. If you need an organized event where your kids can get some volunteer hours, please join us! I’ll […]
2021 Jamboree Staff Openings
Troop 48 Service
Troop 48 and T48G EDGE training team working with Safety Patrol at Washington Elementary. For the second year, Working to teach the patrols about the flag. Our team working to show new safety patrollers the correct way to put up and take down the flag. Sharing other general responsibilities and respect when working with the […]

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Help clear and restore the trails at Camp Davy Crockett! Assistant Ranger Matt Combs is leading the effort the with goal of having all 1800 acres of camp accessible to Scouts. Camping Available Stay for the day or the whole weekend! Saturday January 9th: 8:30 AM – 5 PM Saturday January 23rd: 8:30 AM – […]

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.

Saturday morning 9/19 The Conservation Project at Warriors Path State Park was first completed… including filling several bags with trash, finding a baby snapping turtle, a mouse and a lost dog that went to the local shelter. Afterwards, many scouts stayed around to gain training and demonstration of Orienteering skills. We covered First Class requirement […]