Troop 508 Newsletter 11/30/2018

This Week in Troop 508

Upcoming planning meeting – All scouts need to provide their input and come up with ideas for activities they would like the troop to do. Let your patrol leader know your ideas so they can share them during the planning meeting. This is your troop! You can make it great!

Popcorn money is due!
If you haven’t already turned in your money then please contact Mrs. Roman asap

Christmas Family Campout 12/9 thru 12/11 @ Camp Wisdom Hillcrest campsite
Bring the whole family! Camp 1 or 2 nights or just come for the day!
Dinner and games Saturday (dinner will be around 6:00pm)
Bring a side dish/dessert to share; Chinese gift exchange: everyone who wants to participate bring a gift valued at approx. $10

Contact: Mr. Fletcher

Winter Camp 12/27-31 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp, Cost $85
At least $35 is due at the next troop meeting if you are not using your scout account
Sign-up at the next troop meeting and let Mr. Whitgrove know what merit badges you want to take as MB registration is going on now

The troop has voted! Summer Camp 2017 is at Camp Alexander in Colorado 7/9 – 7/15 Sign-up at the next troop meeting

Upcoming Events

12/6 PLC / Troop Meeting
12/9-11 Christmas Family Campout @ Camp Wisdom
12/20 Troop Meeting / Troop Committee Meeting during the meeting

12/25 Merry Christmas!!
12/27-31 Winter Camp @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp
1/1 Happy New Year!
1/3 PLC / Troop Meeting
1/10 Troop Meeting

Merit Badge Opportunities

To sign-up for these classes, please visit w ebsite to register. *Registration is required* National Scouting Museum : *Eagle required classes fill-up fast*
(December) – Theater, Nuclear Science
(January) – Collections, Mammal Study, Game Design, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, American Labor, Oceanography, Sustainability, Chess, Nuclear Science, Environmental Science, American Business

Merit Badge Opportunities Cont.

Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

Troop 508 Newsletter 11/16/2016

This Week in Troop 508

Popcorn money is due!
If you haven’t already turned in your money then please contact Mrs. Roman asap

Christmas Family Campout 12/9 thru 12/11 @ Camp Wisdom Hillcrest campsite
Bring the whole family! Camp 1 or 2 nights or just come for the day!
Dinner and games Saturday; bring a side dish to share; Chinese gift exchange: everyone who wants to participate bring a gift valued at approx. $10
Contact: Mr. Fletcher

Winter Camp 12/27-31 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp, Cost $85
MB registration is open; sign-up at the next troop meeting and let Mr. Whitgrove know what merit badges you want to take

The troop has voted! Summer Camp 2017 is at Camp Alexander in Colorado 7/9 – 7/15 Sign-up at the next troop meeting

Upcoming Events

11/22 Board Game Troop Meeting – bring a game you want to play! (no electronics) 11/24 Happy Thanksgiving!
11/27 Troop Committee Meeting 7pm @ Woodhaven, All adults welcome!
11/29 Troop Meeting

12/6 PLC / Troop Meeting
12/9-11 Christmas Family Campout @ Camp Wisdom

12/25 Merry Christmas!!

Merit Badge Opportunities

To sign-up for any of these classes, please visit their website to register National Scouting Museum : *Eagle required classes fill-up fast* (November) – Genealogy, Traffic Safety, Art, Movie Making
(December) – Theater, Nuclear Science

Merit Badge Opportunities Cont.

Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

Other Opportunities

Dick’s Sporting Goods – Scout Discount Days! November 19th – 20th
Circle Ten Council Scouts and families can save 20% off of everything in the store, including your camping items (with very few exceptions)
Download the coupon now

Troop 508 Newsletter 11/9/2016

This Week in Troop 508

Sign-up to be a part of the Troop Honor Guard
Help add reverence, dignity, and patriotism to area events by performing flag ceremonies. Interested scouts please contact Mr. Art Miller

Camporee 11/11-13 @ Camp Constantin: Ancient Warrior themed competition
Cost: $20 scouts, $10 scouters
Be at Woodhaven Friday by 5:30 leave at 6:00, Back at Woodhaven Sunday around noon Contact: Mr. Whitgrove

Christmas Family Campout 12/9 thru 12/11 @ Camp Wisdom Hillcrest campsite
Dinner and games Saturday; bring a dish to share; Chinese gift exchange: everyone who wants to participate bring a gift valued at approx. $10

Winter Camp 12/27-31 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp, Cost $85 MB registration opens Nov 1; sign-up at the next troop meeting

The troop has voted! Summer Camp 2017 is at Camp Alexander in Colorado 7/9 – 7/15 Sign-up at the next troop meeting

Upcoming Events

11/11-13 Camporee @ Camp Constantin

11/14  Popcorn money due!

11/15  Troop Meeting

11/22 Troop Meeting

11/27 Troop Committee Meeting 7pm @ Woodhaven, All adults welcome! 11/29 Troop Meeting
12/6 PLC / Troop Meeting
12/9-11 Christmas Family Campout @ Camp Wisdom

12/25 Merry Christmas!!

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

To sign-up for any of these classes, please visit their website to register National Scouting Museum : *Eagle required classes fill-up fast* (November) – Genealogy, Traffic Safety, Art, Movie Making
(December) – Theater, Nuclear Science

LLELA Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area: Registration is required at least 24hrs in advance, to register
(November 12) – Nature

Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

Other Opportunities

Dick’s Sporting Goods – Scout Discount Days! November 19th – 20th
Circle Ten Council Scouts and families can save 20% off of everything in the store, including your camping items (with very few exceptions)
Download the coupon now

Troop 508 11/2/2016 Newsletter

This Week in Troop 508

Sign-up to be a part of the Troop Honor Guard
Help add reverence, dignity, and patriotism to area events by performing flag ceremonies. Interested scouts please contact Mr. Art Miller

Cub Scout Funday: 11/5 @ Camp Wisdom 9:00 am to noon
The troop will be running an event and any help would be appreciated
Family Camping: 11/4 – the troop has been asked to camp with Pack 510 the Friday night before the Funday. So come on out with your family and help these Cub Scouts learn about camping. Contact Mr Whitgrove with any questions

Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) 11/6 @ Running Bear Park 2-5pm
The purpose of this course is to teach scouts with leadership positions about their new roles and how to most effectively reach success in that role.
All scouts with a leadership position should plan to attend.
Contact: Eric

Camporee 11/11-13 @ Camp Constantin: Ancient Warrior themed competition
Cost: early bird (register by 11/15) $15 scouts, $5 scouters; late $20 scouts, $10 scouters Sign-up at the next troop meeting
Contact: Mr. Whitgrove

Christmas Family Campout 12/9 thru 12/11 @ Camp Wisdom Hillcrest campsite
Dinner and games Saturday; bring a dish to share; Chinese gift exchange: everyone who wants to participate bring a gift valued at approx. $10

Winter Camp 12/27-31 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp, Cost $85 MB registration opens Nov 1; sign-up at the next troop meeting

The troop has voted! Summer Camp 2017 is at Camp Alexander in Colorado 7/9 – 7/15 Sign-up at the next troop meeting

11/05  Cub Scout Funday @ Camp Wisdom

11/06  ILST Training @ Running Bear Park 2-5pm

11/08 Troop Meeting
11/11-13 Camporee @ Camp Constantin

11/14  Popcorn money due!

11/15  Troop Meeting

11/22 Troop Meeting
11/27 Troop Committee Meeting 7pm @ Woodhaven, All adults welcome!

11/29 Troop Meeting
12/6 PLC / Troop Meeting
12/9-11 Christmas Family Campout @ Camp Wisdom

Merit Badge Opportunities

To sign-up for any of these classes, please visit their website to register National Scouting Museum : *Eagle required classes fill-up fast* (November) – Genealogy, Traffic Safety, Art, Movie Making
(December) – Theater, Nuclear Science

LLELA Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area: to register (November 12) – Nature

Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

Other Opportunities

Dick’s Sporting Goods – Scout Discount Days! November 19th – 20th
Circle Ten Council Scouts and families can save 20% off of everything in the store, including your camping items (with very few exceptions)
Download the coupon now