This Week in Troop 508

Dylan’s Eagle Project: Bocce Ball Court
Where: YMCA 2200 W. Irving Blvd TX 75061
When: Sunday 1/15/16 1:00pm-5:30pm, Sunday 1/22/16 1:00pm-5:30pm Earn service hours. Please come out and help if you are able

Winter Camp 12/27-31 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp, Cost $85 Shake-down is at the next troop meeting
At least $35 should already be paid if you are not using your scout account Let Mr. Whitgrove know what merit badges you want to take

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

12/20 Troop Meeting / Shake-down for Winter Camp / Troop Committee Meeting during the meeting

12/25 Merry Christmas!!
12/27-31 Winter Camp @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp

1/1 Happy New Year!
1/3 PLC / Troop Meeting
1/10 Troop Meeting

Merit Badge Opportunities

To sign-up for these classes, please visit w ebsite to register. *Registration is required* National Scouting Museum : *Eagle required classes fill-up fast*
(December) – Theater, Nuclear Science
(January) – Collections, Mammal Study, Game Design, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, American Labor, Oceanography, Sustainability, Chess, Nuclear Science, Environmental Science, American Business

(February) – moviemaking, radio, energy, coin collecting, family life, personal management, traffic safety, sustainability

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

Advancements and Awards

Ben R. – First Class, Star

Ian R. – Tenderfoot
Ian G. – Tenderfoot

Ethan B. – Tenderfoot Chris R. – Hiking

Mr. Whitgrove – Unit Leader of Merit

1st Annual Dutch Oven Cooking Contest: Mr. Banda – 1st place Side Dishes
Mrs. Roman – 2nd place Side Dishes

John W. – 3rd place Side Dishes

Mr. Glenn – 1st place Desserts
Mr. Whitgrove – 2nd place Desserts

Mr. Bolton – 3rd place Desserts