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:
10/28 – Virtual Blitz 9am to noon (Kathy will email out directions tomorrow night)
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
10/31 Troop Meeting 6pm – We will be running a game for Woodhaven at their Trunk or Treat
Please arrive at 6pm if you are attending the meeting. Happy Halloween!
Camporee – 11/10-12 @ Camp Wisdom; Cost $25
The theme is Highland Games! Events include Caber Toss, Aqueduct Building, 2 Man Saw Relay, Obstacle Course, Log Drag, Rifle Shooting
Compete against other troops! Sign-up at the next 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
Contact Blaine
Christmas Family Campout – 12/16-17 @ Camp Wisdom
Winter Camp 12/27-31 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp
Save the date!
January Campout is Horseback Riding – Let Mr. Chapman know early if you are going so reservations can be made
Mr. Chapman
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
10/28 Virtual Popcorn Blitz 9am – noon
10/29 Committee Meeting 7pm @ Woodhaven
10/31 Halloween Troop Meeting – 6pm run game @ Woodhaven Trunk or Treat
11/7 PLC / Troop Meeting
11/10-12 Camporee @ Camp Wisdom
11/14 Troop Meeting
11/21 Troop Meeting
Upcoming Events Cont.
11/26 Committee Meeting 7pm @ Woodhaven
11/28 Troop Meeting
12/16-17 Christmas Family Campout @ Camp Wisdom
Merit Badge Opportunities
*Registration is required* for these workshops. Most require pre-work
Circle Ten MB Clinic: Camp Wisdom; details to come…
(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
Awards and Advancements
Connor M – Scout Rank
Emmanuel A – Camping MB, Hiking MB