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Five Trails MB College Registration is now open! April 7; Cost $5 per Scout

@ Plymouth Park United Methodist Church Irving 1616 W. Airport Fwy Irving 75062

Sign-up ASAP as space is limited. Priority of Eagle MB will be given to scouts that are at least First Class Rank.  It’s recommended that newer scouts sign-up for elective MBs.

Each scout must have a signed blue card from the Scoutmaster.

Register at: http://www.fivetrails.org/

 

A Scout is Thrifty…  Camp Card time!  Pay your way to summer camp by selling camp cards.

Booth sells are going on now.  

You are entered into a drawing for every 25 cards you sell (let Mrs. Roman know when you have sold 25 cards so she can enter your name)  

To get cards or see what booth sell spots are available contact Mrs. Roman @

 

Shooting Sports Campout – 3/11-13 @ Camp Wisdom; Cost $35

depart Woodhaven 6PM Fri, arrive back at Woodhaven 1PM Sun

Sign-up sheet will be at the next troop meeting

 

Backpacking Trip 4/9-10 @ Cross Timbers Trail

depart Woodhaven 6AM Sat, arrive back at Woodhaven 8PM Sun

Everyone attending Swamp Base should make this trip.

This is a great opportunity to challenge yourself.

 

Irving Lake Association Clean-up 4/23 8am-noon @ Lake Vilbig

Earn service hours.  Free donuts!  Let’s have 100% participation!

 

Adult training opportunities – shooting sports training March 4,5,6; archery training March 5.  

SALT is great training for any leader because it explains how the program works and answers many questions about scouting.

SALT is being offered 4/9 8am-5pm at St. Ann’s Center in Coppell; email Pete Parish for SALT sign-up information

 

Summer Camp 2016 – 6/28-7/4 @ Kerr Scout Ranch at Slippery Falls Oklahoma

 

Upcoming Events

3/5 Webelos to Scout Crossover 5pm-9pm @ Valley Ranch Baptist Coppell

3/8 Troop Meeting

Upcoming Events Cont.

3/11-13 Shooting Sports Campout 6pm-1pm@ Camp Wisdom

3/15 Troop Meeting / COH Rehearsal / Elections

3/22 Court of Honor

3/29 Troop Meeting

4/5 PLC Meeting/Troop Meeting

4/9-10 Backpacking Trip 6am-8pm @ Cross Timbers Trail

4/12 Troop Meeting

4/19 Troop Meeting

4/23 Clean-up Lake Vilbig 8AM

4/26 Troop Meeting

4/30-5/1 Webeloree – 8am @ Camp Wisdom

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

Five Trails MB College:

(April 2, PPUMC Irving, register on five trails website)

Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the World, Citizenship in the Nation, Communication, First Aid, Camping, Cooking, Environmental Science, Crime Prevention, Fingerprinting, Digital Technology, Photography, Fire Safety, Safety

 

Scouting Museum:

(March) – Animation, Art, Movie Making

(April) – Electronics, Energy, Mammal Study, Scouting Heritage, Soil and Water Conservation, Theater, Traffic Safety

 

Perot Museum:

(March 6, 20) – Environmental Science, Space Exploration

(April 16) – Chemistry

(May 14, 21, 28) – Environmental Science, Digital Technology, Robotics

(June 5, 12, 25) – Citizenship in the Community, Engineering, Aviation

 

Heard Museum:

(March, April) – Environmental Science 3/19 part 1, 4/2 part 2 must attend both parts

 

Advancements and Awards

Tyson B. – Life Rank

Isaac R. – Second Class Rank

News

A Scout is Thrifty…  Camp Card time!  Pay your way to summer camp by selling camp cards.

Booth sells are going on now.  

You are entered into a drawing for every 25 cards you sell (let Mrs. Roman know when you have sold 25 cards so she can enter your name)  

To get cards or see what booth sell spots are available contact Mrs. Roman @

 

Shooting Sports Campout – 3/11-13 @ Camp Wisdom; depart Woodhaven 6PM Fri, arrive back at Woodhaven 1PM Sun

Sign-up sheet will be at the next troop meeting

 

Backpacking Trip 4/9-10 @ Cross Timbers Trail; depart Woodhaven 6AM Sat, arrive back at Woodhaven 8PM Sun

Everyone attending Swamp Base should make this trip.

This is a great opportunity to challenge yourself.

 

Irving Lake Association Clean-up 4/23 8am-noon @ Lake Vilbig

Earn service hours.  Free donuts!  Let’s have 100% participation!

Contact your SPL for more information

 

Dragons have Service Patrol duty for February.  Service Patrol duties include setup (arrive 15min early) and takedown for their assigned month

 

Adult training opportunities – shooting sports training March 4,5,6; archery training March 5.  

SALT is great training for any leader because it explains how the program works and answers many questions about scouting.

SALT is being offered 4/9 8am-5pm at St. Ann’s Center in Coppell; email Pete Parish for SALT sign-up information

 

Summer Camp 2016 – 6/28-7/4 @ Kerr Scout Ranch at Slippery Falls Oklahoma

 

Upcoming Events

2/28 Committee Meeting – All adults welcome! 7pm @ Woodhaven

3/1 PLC Meeting/Troop Meeting

3/5 Webelos to Scout Crossover 5pm-9pm @ Valley Ranch Baptist Coppell

3/8 Troop Meeting

 

Upcoming Events Cont.

3/11-13 Shooting Sports Campout 6pm-1pm@ Camp Wisdom

3/15 Troop Meeting / COH Rehearsal

3/22 Court of Honor

3/29 Troop Meeting

4/5 PLC Meeting/Troop Meeting

4/9-10 Backpacking Trip 6am-8pm @ Cross Timbers Trail

4/12 Troop Meeting

4/19 Troop Meeting

4/23 Clean-up Lake Vilbig 8AM

4/26 Troop Meeting

4/30-5/1 Webeloree – 8am @ Camp Wisdom

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

Scouting Museum:

(February) ­ Astronomy, Chess,Indian Lore, Oceanography, Signs Signals & Codes

(March) – Animation, Art, Energy, Movie Making, Soil and Water Conservation

(April) – Citizenship in the World, Electronics, Energy, Environmental Science, First Aid, Mammal Study, Scouting Heritage, Soil and Water Conservation, Theater, Traffic Safety

 

Perot Museum:

(February 28) – Citizenship in the Community

(March 6, 20) – Environmental Science, Space Exploration

(April 16) – Chemistry

(May 14, 21, 28) – Environmental Science, Digital Technology, Robotics

(June 5, 12, 25) – Citizenship in the Community, Engineering, Aviation

 

Heard Museum:

(March, April) – Environmental Science 3/19 part 1, 4/2 part 2 must attend both parts

 

Five Trails MB College:

(April 2) location TBD; contact to register

This Week in Troop 508

News

Hiking MB 10 mile hike 2/20 @ Mike Lewis Park Grand Prairie beginning @ 9AM

location: 2410 N Carrier Pkwy Grand Prairie 75050;

Meet @ Mike Lewis Park @ pavilions located at the parking lot off Roy Orr Blvd.

There is more than one parking lot so make sure you pull into the right one

contact Bret with any questions 214-444-8503

 

Shooting Sports Campout – 3/11-13 @ Camp Wisdom; depart Woodhaven 6PM Fri, arrive back at Woodhaven 1PM Sun

Sign-up sheet will be at the next troop meeting

 

Backpacking Trip 4/9-10 @ Cross Timbers Trail; depart Woodhaven 6AM Sat, arrive back at Woodhaven 8PM Sun

 

Dragons have Service Patrol duty for February.  Service Patrol duties include setup (arrive 15min early) and takedown for their assigned month

 

“Every Scout deserves a Trained Leader!” -Lord Baden Powell

Training enhances the quality of the program we offer our scouts.  Training reduces conflict and misunderstandings that can occur on troop activities, especially campouts.   

SALT is great training for any leader because it explains how the program works and answers many questions about scouting.

SALT is being offered 4/9 8am-5pm at St. Ann’s Center in Coppell; email Pete Parish for sign-up information

 

Summer Camp 2016 – 6/28-7/4 @ Kerr Scout Ranch at Slippery Falls Oklahoma

 

Upcoming Events

2/20 Hiking MB hike 9am @ Mike Lewis Park GP

2/23 Troop Meeting

2/28 Committee Meeting – All adults welcome! 7pm @ Woodhaven

3/1 PLC Meeting/Troop Meeting

3/5 Webelos to Scout Crossover 5pm-9pm @ Valley Ranch Baptist Coppell

3/8 Troop Meeting

3/11-13 Shooting Sports Campout 6pm-1pm@ Camp Wisdom

3/15 Troop Meeting / COH Rehearsal

3/22 Court of Honor

3/29 Troop Meeting

4/5 PLC Meeting/Troop Meeting

4/9-10 Backpacking Trip 6am-8pm @ Cross Timbers Trail

4/12 Troop Meeting

4/19 Troop Meeting

4/26 Troop Meeting

4/30-5/1 Webeloree – 8am @ Camp Wisdom

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

Scouting Museum:

(February) ­ Astronomy, Chess,Indian Lore, Oceanography, Signs Signals & Codes

(March) – Animation, Art, Energy, Movie Making, Soil and Water Conservation

(April) – Citizenship in the World, Electronics, Energy, Environmental Science, First Aid, Mammal Study, Scouting Heritage, Soil and Water Conservation, Theater, Traffic Safety

 

Perot Museum:

(February 28) – Citizenship in the Community

(March 6, 20) – Environmental Science, Space Exploration

(April 16) – Chemistry

(May 14, 21, 28) – Environmental Science, Digital Technology, Robotics

(June 5, 12, 25) – Citizenship in the Community, Engineering, Aviation

 

Heard Museum:

(March, April) – Environmental Science 3/19 part 1, 4/2 part 2 must attend both parts

 

Five Trails MB College:

(April 2) location TBD; contact to register

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This Week in Troop 508

News

 

ILST training for all youth that hold a leadership position.  Saturday 5/30 from 11:30am to 5pm at Camp Wisdom (in the case of inclement weather, it will be held at WPC).  Bring a sack lunch.

 

Woodhaven Presbyterian Church will be recognizing Richard Guzman’s Eagle Project.  The troop is invited to attend.  Sunday 6/7 at 10:30am.

 

Due to record flooding, the June campout / activity will be decided soon.

 

Chocolate sales are going on now!  See Troop leadership for more information.

 

Upcoming Events

5/30  ILST at Camp Wisdom (weather permitting) 11:30am – 5pm

6/2     PLC / Troop Meeting

6/7    Richard Guzman Eagle Project Recognition at WPC 10:30am

6/9    Troop Meeting

6/12-14 TBD

6/16   Troop Meeting

6/23   Troop Meeting

6/30   Troop Meeting

Merit Badge Opportunities

Scouting Museum: (June)

Law, Movie Making, Stamp Collecting, Theater, Public Speaking, Indian Lore, Mammal Study, Energy, Soil and Water, Nuclear Science

 

Perot Museum: (June)

Digital Technology

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