This Week in Troop 508

 

News

John Pierce ASM passed away over the weekend.  Service is pending.

To show our love and support to his family, the troop will provide them with meals for the next 2 weeks.  Email Kathy with your preferred night or nights 214-632-0662  

A Gofundme page has been set-up to raise the funds for his funeral expenses:  to donate

Please continue to pray for his family during this time of grief

 

Orienteering Campout @ Camp Meisenbach – 7/29-31 ; Cost $20

Meet @ Woodhaven 6PM Fri, arrive back at Woodhaven noon Sunday

Sign-up sheet at the next troop meeting

 

Upcoming Events

7/26 Troop Meeting

7/29-31 Orienteering Campout @ Camp Meisenbach

8/2 Troop Meeting

8/8 KIB Awards Dinner – Honor Guard needed for flag ceremony

8/9 Troop Meeting

8/16 Troop Meeting

8/23 Troop Meeting

8/28 Troop Committee Meeting – All adults welcome! 7pm @ Woodhaven

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

To sign-up for any of these classes, please visit their website to register

 

National Scouting Museum: *Eagle required classes fill-up fast*

(July) – Electronics, Indian Lore, Entrepreneurship, Reading, Moviemaking, Scouting Heritage, Astronomy, Digital Technology

(August) – Art, Traffic Safety, American Heritage, Oceanography

 

Medieval Times: email to register

(September 24) – Animal Science

 

Frontiers of Flight Museum: to register

(September 24) – Aviation

 

Merit Badge Opportunities Cont.

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

Other Opportunities

Outdoor Ethics LNT Trainer certification courses available

Go to this link for more info