Troop 48 Germantown

02/24/2026

Troop 48 had a wonderful time at Raccoon Mountain this past weekend. We survived the Wild Cave-Canyon Crawl although some of our clothes will never be the same.

02/04/2026

Troop 48's 70th Annual Spaghetti Supper is coming this Friday. We are looking forward to great food, great friends, and great weather. Please come join us from 5 to 7pm (2/6) at Faith Presbyterian Church (8816 Poplar Pike). Adult tickets are $12, Children 6-12 are $6, and under 6 are free. Webelos in Uniform eat for free!

11/12/2025

Congratulations to Trey! He completed his Board of Review tonight and became Troop 48's 90th Eagle Scout.

10/06/2025

🐦 Calling all Scouts and nature lovers! 🐦
Join us Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at ARK Trails, Hernando, MS for our Bird Study Merit Badge Workshop!

Together with Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc., Scouts will:
• Learn to identify birds by sight and sound
• Use binoculars and field guides like a pro
• Discover how to attract birds to your yard
We’ll provide the binoculars, field guides, and workshop materials — Scouts just need to bring their enthusiasm!

💲 Cost: $26 per Scout
📍 Location: 7001 MS-304, Hernando, MS
🗓 Registration closes: October 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM CT
👉 Space is limited — reservations required
⚠️ Open to Scouts & leaders only (no siblings or non-Scouts)

🔗 Register now: https://scoutingevent.com/558-birdstudy25

Come spread your wings and become an amateur ornithologist with us! 🌿🕊

10/04/2025

Plant Science Merit Badge opportunity!

🌱 Plant Science Merit Badge Workshop 🌱

The Chickasaw Council is thrilled to partner with SiteOne Landscape Supply to offer the Plant Science Merit Badge on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

👉 This session is for Scouts BSA youth participants (parents are welcome to accompany their Scout).
👉 FREE registration thanks to the generosity of SiteOne Landscape Supply!
👉 Lunch is provided — please indicate any dietary needs when registering.

⚠️ Space is limited — be sure to sign up early to secure your spot!

📅 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Location: SiteOne Landscape Supply

🔗 Register now: www.scoutingevent.com/558-plantscience25

09/11/2025

Mr. Brent Snyder, assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 48 from 2012 to 2022, passed away today at the age of 66 at his home in Naples, Florida. His wife Tammy was at his side. He had recently been diagnosed with a tumor which had invaded a lung.

Brent was active in Scouting America as a youth in Indiana and for 17 years as an adult leader in the Chickasaw Council. As an assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 48 he mentored countless young men and was fondly remembered for being the adult the older Scouts wanted to ride with on camping trips. He was especially proud of completing Wood Badge in 2009, Scouting’s advanced leadership course for adults and of being recognized with two of Scouting’s highest honors: the Vigil Honor of the Order of the Arrow in 2015, for his outstanding service and the District Award of Merit in 2019 for his exceptional dedication to youth.

Upon joining the troop, Brent quickly became the assistant Scoutmaster for the new Scout patrol. He attended most of the monthly camping trips and ten week-long summer camps. He also taught Truck Transportation and Fishing merit badges. For the latter he taught many a Scout how to filet and cook his fish.

Mr. Snyder was missed when he moved away in 2022 and will be missed even more for those who knew him well.

May the great Scoutmaster, master of all good Scouts, be with us until we meet again.

08/22/2025

Recent Eagle Scouts, Current Life Scouts, and their Parents,

Scouts BSA is conducting a survey about the Eagle Scout Project Workbook.

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Help Shape the Future of Scouting America!
Scouting America is updating the Eagle Scout Project Workbook—and we’re exploring a bold new step: creating one streamlined service project workbook for the Eagle Scout, Summit Award, and Quartermaster Award.
Your voice matters. We’re turning to the Scouting community for input on how to make this process more meaningful, effective, and impactful for Scouts across all programs.

We’d like your feedback on:
Service project workbook design
Defining measurable "impact"
Proposal requirements and sections
Updated service project policies
This is your opportunity to shape the next generation of Scouting leadership and service. Share your insights and experiences to help create a stronger system for future Scouts.

The survey will close on September 19th.

Scouts, leaders, parents, and alumni from Venturing, Scouts BSA, and Sea Scouts are especially encouraged to participate.
Together, let’s build a workbook that truly empowers Scouts to lead and serve.

Access the survey here:

Scouting America is conducting a periodic review of the Eagle, Summit and Quartermaster Service Project Workbooks. We seek to make improvements and welcome feedback from youth and adults on individual elements of the workbooks. You can assist us by completing the following survey:& #16...

08/20/2025

Registration opens on Friday.

🎓✨ Introducing the Bluff City Merit Badge College! ✨🎓
📅 Saturday, September 27
📍 St. Benedict High School

We’re excited to bring you a fresh new look and name—Bluff City Merit Badge College—but the same great opportunity for Scouts to explore, learn, and earn merit badges with top-notch counselors.

🚨 Registration opens this Friday, August 22 🚨
👉 https://scoutingevent.com/?OrgKey=BSA558&calendarID=599983

Spots go fast, so mark your calendars and be ready to register!

07/21/2025

The Sea Base Crew has disembarked and left the port. We stapled a new Troop Number with the last one.

07/19/2025

The Sea Base Crew caught some fish!

07/17/2025

From the Aaron on Scouting blog: "Is this the best merit badge for new Scouts BSA members?" It adds a fresh take on how to introduce new Scouts to the merit badge program.

It's a good idea to introduce Scouts BSA members to the merit badge program without making it seem intimidating or unachievable.