This Week in Troop 508
News
Troop Elections next troop meeting 9/6. Scouts will elect SPL and Patrol Leaders.
For Scouts who are interested in a position of responsibility, there will be cards to put your name on and anything you would like to say about yourself. This is a great opportunity to take a leadership role in the troop!
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. Pickup an order form Tuesday. Please contact Kathy with any questions.
The Troop has been asked to do a Flag Ceremony at the Racers Reunion Banquet, 9/17. We will sell popcorn there as well. Please contact Blaine with any questions.
Vote Now! The survey for Summer Camp 2017 is on the t roop website
All troop youth are invited to vote! The survey will close at the end of September
Upcoming Events
8/30 Troop Meeting
9/6 PLC / Troop Meeting / Elections
9/13 Troop Meeting / COH Rehearsal
9/16-18 Canoeing Campout
9/17 Flag Ceremony @ Racers Reunion Banquet
9/20 Court of Honor
9/27 Troop Meeting
10/4 Troop Meeting
Merit Badge Opportunities
To signup for any of these classes, please visit their website to register
National Scouting Museum : *Eagle required classes fillup fast*
(September) Mammal Study, Radio, Theater, Bugling, Skating, First Aid
(October) Communication, Citizenship in the World, American Heritage, Citizenship in the Nation, Entrepreneurship, American Cultures, Animation, Environmental Science, Citizenship in the Community, Scouting Heritage, Oceanography
Medieval Times : email to register (September 24) Animal Science
Merit Badge Opportunities Cont.
LLELA Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area: to register (September 17) Forestry
(October 15) Reptile and Amphibian Study
(November 12) Nature
Frontiers of Flight Museum : to register (September 24) Aviation
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