This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Popcorn Time! – There is still time to sell!  Scouts can fundraise to pay for campouts, summer camp, winter camp, etc. by selling popcorn!   See email about online selling.

Important dates:

10/14 – Blitz day meet at Woodhaven at 10am (Date may change)

11/7 – All order forms due to Kathy

12/2 – Popcorn pick up (all money due when you pick up your popcorn)

Contact: Kathy Whitgrove

 

Trinity Trash Bash – 9/30 9am – noon @ T.W. Richardson Grove Park

Earn conservation service hours!

Everyone participating must have a signed waiver. You will turn these in at the volunteer sign-in area. The waiver is attached to this email, please print and take it to the event. Wear your activity uniform (troop t-shirt) if you have one, closed toed shoes, hat, long pants, bring rain gear. They will have igloo containers w/water so please bring a reusable water bottle.

Don’t forget to bring a canned food to contribute to their food drive!

Contact: Mrs. Bolton 469-844-5425

 

USS Lexington WWII aircraft carrier Campout – 10/7-9 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi

Cost $100 (scout account eligible)

Visit their website for more info about camping on the USS Lexington

 

Cub Scout Fun Day – 10/21 @ Camp Wisdom

a few scouts are needed to help run a fishing derby for cub scouts

Contact: Mr. Bolton

 

Camporee – 11/10-12 @ Camp Wisdom; Cost $15/scout, $5/adult

The theme is Highland Games!  Events include Caber Toss, Aqueduct Building, 2 Man Saw Relay, Obstacle Course, Log Drag, Rifle Shooting; Sign-up at a troop meeting

 

The Troop has been asked to do a Flag Ceremony at the Racers Reunion Banquet, 11/11, located at 1551 Corporate Drive Suite 125 Irving 75038

 

Winter Camp 12/27-31 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp; Save the date!

 

Vote for Summer Camp 2018!  Go to the troop website to vote

 

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.

 

 

Upcoming Events  

9/30                 Trinity Trash Bash 9am – noon @ T.W. Richardson Grove Park

10/3                 PLC / Troop Meeting

10/7-9              USS Lexington

10/10               Troop Meeting

                 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

Circle Ten MB Clinic: Camp Wisdom

(December 2)

 

Circle Ten Council’s Winter Camp: Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp

(December 27 – 31)

 

Five Trails Spring MB College: Plymouth Park United Methodist Church, Irving

(February 2018)

 

Circle Ten MB Mania: Camp Wisdom

(March 14 – 16)

 

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

Bass Pro Shops Grapevine:  classes begin at 6 p.m. Class size is limited. Call to register over the phone 972-724-2018;  More information

• Thursday, Sept. 28 – Fish and Wildlife Management MB

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

A Scout is helpful…Circle 10 is sponsoring a trip down to Houston to help with the recovery effort. All registered members of Circle 10 are invited to attend.  There will be no cost to attend, but space is limited to the first 50 that sign up. Meals and tools will be provided. Buses will leave from the Murchison Scout Center (Circle 10 HQ) at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, September 16, and will return around 11 p.m. Go here to sign up.

 

Fishing Campout this weekend – 9/15-17 @ Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp; Cost $20

Contact: Mr. Whitgrove

 

Troop Court of Honor 9/19 – 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 for all who have earned a merit badge, regardless of rank. Everyone should try to attend this important event!

 

9/26 Troop Meeting – Drug and Alcohol Awareness Program presented by Irving Police Officer.

Let’s show our appreciation to our guest and have a good turn out!

 

Trinity Forest Adventure Park Event; Rescheduled to Saturday 9/23 9:00am-noon

Cost $45;  a few openings are available!  1820 Dowdy Ferry Rd. Dallas TX 75217; online waiver

Contact:   214-649-6529

 

Popcorn Time! – Scouts can fundraise to pay for campouts, summer camp, winter camp, etc. by selling popcorn!  Let’s encourage all our scouts to participate.  See email about online selling.  Important dates:

10/14 – Blitz day meet at Woodhaven at 10am

11/7 – All order forms due to Kathy

12/2 – Popcorn pick up (all money due when you pick up your popcorn)

Contact: Kathy Whitgrove

 

Trinity Trash Bash – 9/30 9am – noon @ T.W. Richardson Grove Park

Earn conservation service hours!

Everyone participating must have a signed waiver. You will turn these in at the volunteer sign-in area. The waiver is attached to this email, please print and take it to the event. Wear your activity uniform (troop t-shirt) if you have one, closed toed shoes, hat, long pants, bring rain gear. They will have igloo containers w/water so please bring a reusable water bottle.

Contact: Mrs. Bolton 469-844-5425

 

USS Lexington WWII aircraft carrier Campout – 10/7-9 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi

Cost $100 (scout account eligible)

Visit their website for more info about camping on the USS Lexington

 

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.

 

Upcoming Events  

9/15-17            Campout @ Trevor Rees-Jones

9/19                 Court of Honor

9/23                 Trinity Forest Adventure Park 9am-noon

9/26                 Troop Meeting

9/30                 Trinity Trash Bash 9am – noon @ T.W. Richardson Grove Park

10/3                 PLC / Troop Meeting

10/7-9              USS Lexington

10/10               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

 

Circle Ten MB Clinic: Camp Wisdom

(December 2)

 

Circle Ten Council’s Winter Camp: Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp

(December 27 – 31)

 

Five Trails Spring MB College: Plymouth Park United Methodist Church, Irving

(February 2018)

 

Circle Ten MB Mania: Camp Wisdom

(March 14 – 16)

 

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

Bass Pro Shops Grapevine:  classes begin at 6 p.m. Class size is limited. Call to register over the phone 972-724-2018;  More information

• Thursday, Sept. 14 – Fishing MB
• Tuesday, Sept. 19 – Fish and Wildlife Management MB
• Wednesday, Sept. 20 – Fishing MB
• Thursday, Sept. 21 – Rifle Shooting MB
• Tuesday, Sept. 26 – Fishing MB
• Wednesday, Sept. 27 – Rifle Shooting MB
• Thursday, Sept. 28 – Fish and Wildlife Management MB