Troop 508 Newsletter 11/9/2016

This Week in Troop 508

Sign-up to be a part of the Troop Honor Guard
Help add reverence, dignity, and patriotism to area events by performing flag ceremonies. Interested scouts please contact Mr. Art Miller

Camporee 11/11-13 @ Camp Constantin: Ancient Warrior themed competition
Cost: $20 scouts, $10 scouters
Be at Woodhaven Friday by 5:30 leave at 6:00, Back at Woodhaven Sunday around noon Contact: Mr. Whitgrove

Christmas Family Campout 12/9 thru 12/11 @ Camp Wisdom Hillcrest campsite
Dinner and games Saturday; bring a dish to share; Chinese gift exchange: everyone who wants to participate bring a gift valued at approx. $10

Winter Camp 12/27-31 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp, Cost $85 MB registration opens Nov 1; sign-up at the next troop meeting

The troop has voted! Summer Camp 2017 is at Camp Alexander in Colorado 7/9 – 7/15 Sign-up at the next troop meeting

Upcoming Events

11/11-13 Camporee @ Camp Constantin

11/14  Popcorn money due!

11/15  Troop Meeting

11/22 Troop Meeting

11/27 Troop Committee Meeting 7pm @ Woodhaven, All adults welcome! 11/29 Troop Meeting
12/6 PLC / Troop Meeting
12/9-11 Christmas Family Campout @ Camp Wisdom

12/25 Merry Christmas!!

 

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* (November) – Genealogy, Traffic Safety, Art, Movie Making
(December) – Theater, Nuclear Science

LLELA Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area: Registration is required at least 24hrs in advance, to register
(November 12) – Nature

Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

Other Opportunities

Dick’s Sporting Goods – Scout Discount Days! November 19th – 20th
Circle Ten Council Scouts and families can save 20% off of everything in the store, including your camping items (with very few exceptions)
Download the coupon now