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Troop 508 Newsletter 3/30/2016

This Week in Troop 508

Check out the slideshow for the Troop’s Spring Court of Honor

http://irvingtroop508.org/2016/03/spring­2016­coh­slideshow/

Five Trails MB College still has spots open! This Saturday April 2; Cost $5 per Scout @ Plymouth Park United Methodist Church Irving 1616 W. Airport Fwy Irving 75062 Each scout must have a signed blue card from the Scoutmaster.
Register at: h ttp://www.fivetrails.org/

A Scout is Thrifty… Camp Card time! Pay your way to summer camp by selling camp cards. You are entered into a drawing for every 25 cards you sell (let Mrs. Roman know when you have sold 25 cards so she can enter your name)
Booth Sale spots are available

To get cards or see what Booth Sale spots are available contact Mrs. Roman @

Backpacking Trip 4/9­10 @ Cross Timbers Trail;
Cost $20(does not include trail food for each participant)
depart Woodhaven 6AM Sat, arrive back at Woodhaven 8PM Sun Everyone attending Swamp Base should make this trip.
This is a great opportunity to challenge yourself.
The troop has gear to lend, please contact Blaine or Bret if needed

Irving Lake Association Clean­up 4/23 8am­noon @ Lake Vilbig
Earn service hours. Donuts and lunch will be provided! Let’s have 100% participation!

“Every Scout deserves a Trained Leader!” ­Lord Baden Powell
Training enhances the quality of the program we offer our scouts. Training reduces conflict and misunderstandings that can occur on troop activities, especially campouts.
SALT is great training for any leader because it explains how the program works and answers many questions about scouting.
SALT is being offered 4/9 8am­5pm at St. Ann’s Center in Coppell; email Pete Parish for SALT sign­up information

Summer Camp 2016 ­ 6/28­7/4 @ Kerr Scout Ranch at Slippery Falls Oklahoma

3/30/2016

Upcoming Events

4/3 Troop Committee Meeting ­ All adults welcome! 7pm @ Woodhaven 4/5 PLC Meeting/Troop Meeting
4/9­10 Backpacking Trip 6am­8pm @ Cross Timbers Trail
4/12 Troop Meeting

4/19 Troop Meeting
4/23 Clean­up Lake Vilbig 8AM
4/26 Troop Meeting
4/30­5/1 Webeloree ­ 8am @ Camp Wisdom

Merit Badge Opportunities

To sign­up for any of these classes, please visit their website to register

Five Trails MB College:
(April 2, PPUMC Irving, register on five trails website)
Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the World, Citizenship in the Nation, Communication, First Aid, Camping, Cooking, Environmental Science, Crime Prevention, Fingerprinting, Digital Technology, Photography, Fire Safety, Safety

Scouting Museum: *Eagle required classes fill­up fast*
(March) ­ Animation, Art, Movie Making
(April) ­ Electronics, Energy, Mammal Study, Scouting Heritage, Soil and Water Conservation, Theater, Traffic Safety
(May) ­ Citizenship in the Nation, Cooking, Digital Technology, First Aid, Genealogy, Reading, Sustainability

Perot Museum:
(March 20) ­ Space Exploration
(April 16) ­ Chemistry
(May 14, 21, 28) ­ Environmental Science, Digital Technology, Robotics (June 5, 12, 25) ­ Citizenship in the Community, Engineering, Aviation

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Troop 508 Newsletter 3/16/2016

News

Troop Court of Honor – Next troop meeting @ 7pm.  Our twice a year event to formally recognize Scouts’ achievements.  Scouts’ family members are invited to share in this event.  Scouts should be in full uniform including merit badge sash, etc…

 

Five Trails MB College Registration is now open! April 7; Cost $5 per Scout

@ Plymouth Park United Methodist Church Irving 1616 W. Airport Fwy Irving 75062

Sign-up ASAP as space is limited. Priority of Eagle MB will be given to scouts that are at least First Class Rank.  It’s recommended that newer scouts sign-up for elective MBs.

Each scout must have a signed blue card from the Scoutmaster.

Register at: http://www.fivetrails.org/

 

A Scout is Thrifty…  Camp Card time!  Pay your way to summer camp by selling camp cards.

You are entered into a drawing for every 25 cards you sell (let Mrs. Roman know when you have sold 25 cards so she can enter your name)  

Kroger, Lowes, & Dick’s Sporting Goods Booth Sale spots are available

To get cards or see what Booth Sale spots are available contact Mrs. Roman @

 

Backpacking Trip 4/9-10 @ Cross Timbers Trail;

Cost $20(does not include trail food for each participant)

depart Woodhaven 6AM Sat, arrive back at Woodhaven 8PM Sun

Everyone attending Swamp Base should make this trip.

This is a great opportunity to challenge yourself.

The troop has gear to lend, please contact Blaine or Bret if needed

 

Irving Lake Association Clean-up 4/23 8am-noon @ Lake Vilbig

Earn service hours.  Free donuts!  Let’s have 100% participation!

“Every Scout deserves a Trained Leader!” -Lord Baden Powell

Training enhances the quality of the program we offer our scouts.  Training reduces conflict and misunderstandings that can occur on troop activities, especially campouts.

SALT is great training for any leader because it explains how the program works and answers many questions about scouting.

SALT is being offered 4/9 8am-5pm at St. Ann’s Center in Coppell; email Pete Parish for SALT sign-up information

 

Summer Camp 2016 – 6/28-7/4 @ Kerr Scout Ranch at Slippery Falls Oklahoma

Upcoming Events

3/22 Court of Honor – Scouts wear full uniform

3/29 Troop Meeting

4/5 PLC Meeting/Troop Meeting

4/9-10 Backpacking Trip 6am-8pm @ Cross Timbers Trail

4/12 Troop Meeting

4/19 Troop Meeting

4/23 Clean-up Lake Vilbig 8AM

4/26 Troop Meeting

4/30-5/1 Webeloree – 8am @ Camp Wisdom

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

Five Trails MB College:

(April 2, PPUMC Irving, register on five trails website)

Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the World, Citizenship in the Nation, Communication, First Aid, Camping, Cooking, Environmental Science, Crime Prevention, Fingerprinting, Digital Technology, Photography, Fire Safety, Safety

 

Scouting Museum:

(March) – Animation, Art, Movie Making

(April) – Electronics, Energy, Mammal Study, Scouting Heritage, Soil and Water Conservation, Theater, Traffic Safety

 

Perot Museum:

(March 20) – Space Exploration

(April 16) – Chemistry

(May 14, 21, 28) – Environmental Science, Digital Technology, Robotics

(June 5, 12, 25) – Citizenship in the Community, Engineering, Aviation

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Troop Newsletter 3/9/2016

News

This Week in Troop 508

Five Trails MB College Registration is now open! April 7; Cost $5 per Scout
@ Plymouth Park United Methodist Church Irving 1616 W. Airport Fwy Irving 75062
Sign­up ASAP as space is limited. Priority of Eagle MB will be given to scouts that are at least First Class Rank. It’s recommended that newer scouts sign­up for elective MBs.
Each scout must have a signed blue card from the Scoutmaster.
Register at: h ttp://www.fivetrails.org/

A Scout is Thrifty… Camp Card time! Pay your way to summer camp by selling camp cards. You are entered into a drawing for every 25 cards you sell (let Mrs. Roman know when you have sold 25 cards so she can enter your name)
Kroger, Lowes, & Dick’s Sporting Goods Booth Sale spots are available

To get cards or see what Booth Sale spots are available contact Mrs. Roman @

Shooting Sports Campout ­ 3/11­13 @ Camp Wisdom; Cost $35 depart Woodhaven 6PM Fri, arrive back at Woodhaven noon Sun Please have scouts fed before departure

Backpacking Trip 4/9­10 @ Cross Timbers Trail
depart Woodhaven 6AM Sat, arrive back at Woodhaven 8PM Sun Everyone attending Swamp Base should make this trip.
This is a great opportunity to challenge yourself.

Irving Lake Association Clean­up 4/23 8am­noon @ Lake Vilbig Earn service hours. Free donuts! Let’s have 100% participation!

“Every Scout deserves a Trained Leader!” ­Lord Baden Powell
Training enhances the quality of the program we offer our scouts. Training reduces conflict and misunderstandings that can occur on troop activities, especially campouts.
SALT is great training for any leader because it explains how the program works and answers many questions about scouting.
SALT is being offered 4/9 8am­5pm at St. Ann’s Center in Coppell; email Pete Parish for SALT sign­up information

Summer Camp 2016 ­ 6/28­7/4 @ Kerr Scout Ranch at Slippery Falls Oklahoma

3/9/2016

Upcoming Events

3/11­13 Shooting Sports Campout 6pm­1pm@ Camp Wisdom 3/15 Troop Meeting / COH Rehearsal / Elections
3/22 Court of Honor
3/29 Troop Meeting

4/5 PLC Meeting/Troop Meeting
4/9­10 Backpacking Trip 6am­8pm @ Cross Timbers Trail 4/12 Troop Meeting
4/19 Troop Meeting
4/23 Clean­up Lake Vilbig 8AM
4/26 Troop Meeting
4/30­5/1 Webeloree ­ 8am @ Camp Wisdom

Merit Badge Opportunities

Five Trails MB College:
(April 2, PPUMC Irving, register on five trails website)
Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the World, Citizenship in the Nation, Communication, First Aid, Camping, Cooking, Environmental Science, Crime Prevention, Fingerprinting, Digital Technology, Photography, Fire Safety, Safety

Scouting Museum:
(March) ­ Animation, Art, Movie Making
(April) ­ Electronics, Energy, Mammal Study, Scouting Heritage, Soil and Water Conservation, Theater, Traffic Safety

Perot Museum:
(March 20) ­ Space Exploration
(April 16) ­ Chemistry
(May 14, 21, 28) ­ Environmental Science, Digital Technology, Robotics (June 5, 12, 25) ­ Citizenship in the Community, Engineering, Aviation

Advancements and Awards

NIcholas B. ­ Reptile and Amphibian Study MB, Citizenship in the Community MB Luke B. ­ Reptile and Amphibian Study MB, Family Life MB
John F. ­ Camping MB
Jaxon M. ­ Emergency Preparedness MB

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Troop 508 Newsletter 3/2/2016

News

Five Trails MB College Registration is now open! April 7; Cost $5 per Scout

@ Plymouth Park United Methodist Church Irving 1616 W. Airport Fwy Irving 75062

Sign-up ASAP as space is limited. Priority of Eagle MB will be given to scouts that are at least First Class Rank.  It’s recommended that newer scouts sign-up for elective MBs.

Each scout must have a signed blue card from the Scoutmaster.

Register at: http://www.fivetrails.org/

 

A Scout is Thrifty…  Camp Card time!  Pay your way to summer camp by selling camp cards.

Booth sells are going on now.  

You are entered into a drawing for every 25 cards you sell (let Mrs. Roman know when you have sold 25 cards so she can enter your name)  

To get cards or see what booth sell spots are available contact Mrs. Roman @

 

Shooting Sports Campout – 3/11-13 @ Camp Wisdom; Cost $35

depart Woodhaven 6PM Fri, arrive back at Woodhaven 1PM Sun

Sign-up sheet will be at the next troop meeting

 

Backpacking Trip 4/9-10 @ Cross Timbers Trail

depart Woodhaven 6AM Sat, arrive back at Woodhaven 8PM Sun

Everyone attending Swamp Base should make this trip.

This is a great opportunity to challenge yourself.

 

Irving Lake Association Clean-up 4/23 8am-noon @ Lake Vilbig

Earn service hours.  Free donuts!  Let’s have 100% participation!

 

Adult training opportunities – shooting sports training March 4,5,6; archery training March 5.  

SALT is great training for any leader because it explains how the program works and answers many questions about scouting.

SALT is being offered 4/9 8am-5pm at St. Ann’s Center in Coppell; email Pete Parish for SALT sign-up information

 

Summer Camp 2016 – 6/28-7/4 @ Kerr Scout Ranch at Slippery Falls Oklahoma

 

Upcoming Events

3/5 Webelos to Scout Crossover 5pm-9pm @ Valley Ranch Baptist Coppell

3/8 Troop Meeting

Upcoming Events Cont.

3/11-13 Shooting Sports Campout 6pm-1pm@ Camp Wisdom

3/15 Troop Meeting / COH Rehearsal / Elections

3/22 Court of Honor

3/29 Troop Meeting

4/5 PLC Meeting/Troop Meeting

4/9-10 Backpacking Trip 6am-8pm @ Cross Timbers Trail

4/12 Troop Meeting

4/19 Troop Meeting

4/23 Clean-up Lake Vilbig 8AM

4/26 Troop Meeting

4/30-5/1 Webeloree – 8am @ Camp Wisdom

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

Five Trails MB College:

(April 2, PPUMC Irving, register on five trails website)

Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the World, Citizenship in the Nation, Communication, First Aid, Camping, Cooking, Environmental Science, Crime Prevention, Fingerprinting, Digital Technology, Photography, Fire Safety, Safety

 

Scouting Museum:

(March) – Animation, Art, Movie Making

(April) – Electronics, Energy, Mammal Study, Scouting Heritage, Soil and Water Conservation, Theater, Traffic Safety

 

Perot Museum:

(March 6, 20) – Environmental Science, Space Exploration

(April 16) – Chemistry

(May 14, 21, 28) – Environmental Science, Digital Technology, Robotics

(June 5, 12, 25) – Citizenship in the Community, Engineering, Aviation

 

Heard Museum:

(March, April) – Environmental Science 3/19 part 1, 4/2 part 2 must attend both parts

 

Advancements and Awards

Tyson B. – Life Rank

Isaac R. – Second Class Rank