This Week in Troop 508

Thank you Mr. Whitgrove for all your time, hard work, and dedication to the youth of this troop. You have been a wonderful mentor and have shaped the lives of many young men. You are one of the great ones and Troop 508 will always be thankful for the time you gave as Scoutmaster.

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

Webelos Show-n-Do 1/21-22 @ Camp Wisdom Saturday to Sunday 2:00pm This is a recruiting event

Troop Cook-off 2/7 during the Troop Meeting – breakfast for dinner; 1 dish per patrol or small group; using camp methods

Summer Camp 2017 Camp Alexander in Colorado 7/9 – 7/15 Sign-up at the next troop meeting

Upcoming Events

1/10 Troop Meeting
1/17 Troop Meeting
1/21-22 Webelos Show-n-Do
1/24 Troop Meeting
1/29 Troop Committee Meeting 7pm @ Woodhaven, All adults welcome! 1/31 Troop Meeting
2/7 Troop Meeting / Troop Cook-off
2/11 Scouting for Food
2/18 Five Trails MB College

Merit Badge Opportunities

To sign-up for these classes, please visit w ebsite to register. *Registration is required*
National Scouting Museum : *This is the last opportunity to take a MB class at the National Scouting Museum so sign-up ASAP*
(January) – Collections, Mammal Study, Game Design, American Labor, Oceanography, Sustainability, Chess, Nuclear Science, Environmental Science, American Business
(February) – moviemaking, radio, energy, coin collecting, traffic safety, sustainability
(March) – Energy, Soil & Water Conservation, Scouting Heritage, American Heritage, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communication, Astronomy, Indian Lore, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Reading, Digital Technology, Oceanography

(April) – Electronics, Mammal Study, Genealogy, Nuclear Science, Moviemaking
(May) – Family Life, Personal Management, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Coin Collecting

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

Advancements and Awards

Aiden B. – Tenderfoot
Colton R. – Tenderfoot
John W. – Fishing
Luke B. – National Outdoor Award for Hiking, Completed NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training)