This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Beginning Jan 1, dues are changing to $10 per month.

This is in concurrence with National increasing the membership fee for scouts.

 

Winter Camp 12/27-31 Cost $90 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp

Departure – Meet at Woodhaven Wednesday 27th @ 8am.  Be ready to load at 8am.

Bring your own tent, warm clothing, and rain gear.  Bring money for any additional activity fees and for trading post.

Arrive Home – Back at Woodhaven by noon Sunday 31st

 

Horseback Riding Campout 1/19-21 Total cost for those attending who are horseback riding is $45 ($25 to horseback ride plus $20 for the campout).  Sign up at the next troop meeting

Contact:  Mr. Chapman

 

OA elections are in February

 

A Scout is Courteous…  The troop has been doing a great job with this so keep up the good work!  The church is appreciative!  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  

12/25               Merry Christmas!

12/27-31          Winter Camp @ Trevor-Rees Jones (No troop meeting this week)

1/1                   Happy New Year!

1/2                   PLC / Troop Meeting

1/7                   Committee Meeting @ location TBD 7pm

1/9                   Troop Meeting

1/19-21            Horseback Campout Trevor-Rees Jones   

 

 

 

  

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

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

(March 3)

 

Circle Ten MB Mania: Camp Wisdom

(March 14)

 

 

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

  

 

Awards / Advancements

Christmas Campout Dutch Oven Cooking Contest Results

 

Youth: 1^st Place – Aiden C, 2^nd Place – John W, 3^rd Place – Colby C

 

Adult: 1^st Place – Mrs. Roman, 2^nd Place – Mr. Whitgrove, 3^rd Place – Mr. Jeeter

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Beginning Jan 1, dues are changing to $10 per month.

This is in concurrence with National increasing the membership fee for scouts.

 

Christmas Family Campout –  12/16-17 @ Camp Wisdom; this is family camping!

All family members are invited!

Each family should bring a side dish to share for dinner Saturday evening, the troop will be cooking a turkey.  All other meals each family prepares for themselves.

We will be having our 2^nd annual Dutch Oven Cooking Contest with an adult category and a youth category.

Everyone should bring a wrapped $10 gift for the fun gift exchange.

Contact: Mr. Fletcher

 

Winter Camp 12/27-31 Cost $90 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp

Bring your gear to the next troop meeting for a shakedown

 

Horseback Riding Campout 1/19-21 Total cost for those attending who are horseback riding is $45 ($25 to horseback ride plus $20 for the campout).  Sign up at the next troop meeting

Contact:  Mr. Chapman

 

OA elections are in February

 

A Scout is Courteous…  The troop has been doing a great job with this so keep up the good work!  The church is appreciative!  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  

12/16-17          Christmas Family Campout @ Camp Wisdom

12/19               Troop Meeting – Winter Camp Shakedown

12/25               Merry Christmas!

12/27-31          Winter Camp @ Trevor-Rees Jones (No troop meeting this week)

1/1                   Happy New Year!

1/2                   PLC / Troop Meeting

1/7                   Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm

1/9                   Troop Meeting

1/19-21            Horseback Campout Trevor-Rees Jones   

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

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

(March 3)

 

 

 

Circle Ten MB Mania: Camp Wisdom

(March 14)

 

 

 

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Beginning Jan 1, dues are changing to $10 per month.

This is in concurrence with National increasing the membership fee for scouts.

 

Christmas Family Campout –  12/16-17 @ Camp Wisdom; this is family camping!

All family members are invited!

Each family should bring a side dish to share for dinner Saturday evening, the troop will be cooking a turkey.  All other meals each family prepares for themselves.

We will be having our 2^nd annual Dutch Oven Cooking Contest with an adult category and a youth category.

Everyone should bring a wrapped $10 gift for the fun gift exchange.

Contact: Mr. Fletcher

 

Winter Camp 12/27-31 Cost $90 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp

It is not too late to sign-up but you must let Mr. Chapman know by Friday evening.

 

Horseback Riding Campout 1/19-21 Total cost for those attending who are horseback riding is $45 ($25 to horseback ride plus $20 for the campout).  Sign up at the next troop meeting

Contact:  Mr. Chapman

 

A Scout is Courteous…  The troop has been doing a great job with this so keep up the good work!  The church is appreciative!  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  

12/16-17          Christmas Family Campout @ Camp Wisdom

12/19               Troop Meeting

12/25               Merry Christmas!

12/27-31          Winter Camp @ Trevor-Rees Jones (No troop meeting this week)

1/1                   Happy New Year!

1/2                   PLC / Troop Meeting

1/9                   Troop Meeting

1/19-21            Horseback Campout Trevor-Rees Jones   

 

 

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

 

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

(December 27 – 31)

 

Merit Badge Opportunities Cont.

 

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

(February or March 2018)

 

Circle Ten MB Mania: Camp Wisdom

(March 14)

 

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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