This Week in Troop 508
News
Popcorn Time! – There is still time to sell! Scouts can fundraise to pay for campouts, summer camp, winter camp, etc. by selling popcorn! See email about online selling.
Important dates:
10/14 – Blitz day meet at Woodhaven at 10am (Date may change)
11/7 – All order forms due to Kathy
12/2 – Popcorn pick up (all money due when you pick up your popcorn)
Contact: Kathy Whitgrove
Trinity Trash Bash – 9/30 9am – noon @ T.W. Richardson Grove Park
Earn conservation service hours!
Everyone participating must have a signed waiver. You will turn these in at the volunteer sign-in area. The waiver is attached to this email, please print and take it to the event. Wear your activity uniform (troop t-shirt) if you have one, closed toed shoes, hat, long pants, bring rain gear. They will have igloo containers w/water so please bring a reusable water bottle.
Don’t forget to bring a canned food to contribute to their food drive!
Contact: Mrs. Bolton 469-844-5425
USS Lexington WWII aircraft carrier Campout – 10/7-9 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi
Cost $100 (scout account eligible)
Visit their website for more info about camping on the USS Lexington
Cub Scout Fun Day – 10/21 @ Camp Wisdom
a few scouts are needed to help run a fishing derby for cub scouts
Contact: Mr. Bolton
Camporee – 11/10-12 @ Camp Wisdom; Cost $15/scout, $5/adult
The theme is Highland Games! Events include Caber Toss, Aqueduct Building, 2 Man Saw Relay, Obstacle Course, Log Drag, Rifle Shooting; Sign-up at a troop meeting
The Troop has been asked to do a Flag Ceremony at the Racers Reunion Banquet, 11/11, located at 1551 Corporate Drive Suite 125 Irving 75038
Winter Camp 12/27-31 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp; Save the date!
Vote for Summer Camp 2018! Go to the troop website to vote
A Scout is Courteous… Please bring a water bottle to meetings. Woodhaven has asked us not to use their cups. We need to be respectful of the church as a whole, this includes the kitchen area and the ice maker.
Upcoming Events
9/30 Trinity Trash Bash 9am – noon @ T.W. Richardson Grove Park
10/3 PLC / Troop Meeting
10/7-9 USS Lexington
10/10 Troop Meeting
Merit Badge Opportunities
*Registration is required* for these workshops. Most require pre-work
Circle Ten MB Clinic: Camp Wisdom
(December 2)
Circle Ten Council’s Winter Camp: Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp
(December 27 – 31)
Five Trails Spring MB College: Plymouth Park United Methodist Church, Irving
(February 2018)
Circle Ten MB Mania: Camp Wisdom
(March 14 – 16)
Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses
Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving
Bass Pro Shops Grapevine: classes begin at 6 p.m. Class size is limited. Call to register over the phone 972-724-2018; More information
- Thursday, Sept. 28 – Fish and Wildlife Management MB