This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Service Opportunity – We have been asked to put out flags at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in honor of Memorial Day on Saturday @ 9am; they will also need help pulling them back up on Monday @ 7pm.  Be at the front gate at 9am and look for James Battersby.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

End of School Study Night – the 5/30 troop meeting will be a study night.  No game and early release.  Bring study materials

 

BSA Swim Test – Saturday 6/3 9:00am to noon @ Camp Wisdom pool; Cost $5

This test will classify scouts according to their swimming ability; required for summer camp

Contact: Denise Bolton 469-844-5425

 

Dylan’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor – Saturday 6/3 6:00pm @ National Scouting Museum

1329 W Walnut Hill Ln Irving 75038

The troop is invited to be a part of Dylan receiving his Eagle Scout Rank

Reception following ceremony

Please wear field (class A) uniform

 

Cub Scout Day Camp @ Camp Wisdom is coming June 19 – 23

Earn service hours and have fun working as a Junior Helper!

Contact: Mrs. Whitgrove

 

Summer Camp 2017 Camp Alexander Lake George, Colorado 7/8 – 7/16   *Final payment due*

Cost: Scout $330, Adult $265 + transportation to be determined

Contact: Mr. Chapman 214-649-6529

 

A Scout is Courteous…  Please bring a water bottle to meetings.  Woodhaven has asked us not to use their cups.  We need to be respectful of the church as a whole, this includes the kitchen area and the ice maker.

 

Scoutmaster Mr. Bolton will be at Woodhaven from 6:30 to 7:00 before each meeting to sign books, have conferences, etc.

 

 

Upcoming Events  

5/27,29            Flags on Veteran’s Graves @ Oak Grove Memorial Gardens

5/28                 Committee Meeting @ 7pm Woodhaven. All adults welcome!

5/30                 Troop Meeting / End of School Study Night

6/3                   Swim Test @ Camp Wisdom 9am-noon

6/3                   Dylan’s Eagle Ceremony @ 6:00pm National Scouting Museum; field (class A) uniform

6/6                   PLC / Troop Meeting / Start of Summer Water Battle

6/13                 Troop Meeting

6/20                 Troop Meeting

6/27                 Troop Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration is required* for these workshops.  Most require pre-work

 

Medieval Times: email to register

Animal Science MB workshop begins at 1PM, dinner & tournament at 2PM

(September 23) – Animal Science

 

Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving