Troop 508 Newsletter 6/20/2018

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Fundraiser for Luke’s Eagle Scout Project – this Sunday 6/24 7:30am-10:30am @ First United Methodist Church 211 W 3rd St Irving 75060

Luke is having a pancake breakfast fundraiser to fund his upcoming Eagle Project

He is asking for a few scouts to come out and help cook and serve.  Wear field uniform(class A)

Earn service hours.  Contact Luke with any questions 214-289-2582

 

 

A Scout is Reverent…

Religious Emblems Programs – God and Church grade 6-8  / God and Life grade 9-12

Classes will begin during the summer months

Contact: Mr. Fletcher

 

 

Caving Campout – 7/20-22 Camping on the San Marcos River, a day trip to Natural Bridge Caverns, and Natural Bridge Ropes Course

Depart from Woodhaven Friday 6pm (Please arrive by 5:30 so we can depart by 6:00)

Arrive back to Woodhaven Sunday about 6pm

Contact:  Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

 

A Scout is Courteous…  Keep up the good work scouts!  The church is appreciative!  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  

6/24                 Fundraiser for Luke’s upcoming Eagle Project 7:30-10:30am @FUMC Irving

6/24                 Troop conducting Hike for Cub Scouts @2:00 PM  (ALASKA PREP)

6/24                 Troop Committee Meeting 7pm @ Woodhaven

6/26                 Troop Meeting

7/3                   PLC / Troop Meeting

7/6                   Sea Base Trek

7/14                 Troop conducting Hike for Cub Scouts @8:30 PM (ALASKA PREP)

7/20-22            Caving Campout @ Natural Bridge Caverns.

7/24                 Troop Meeting

7/28                 Tyson’s Eagle Ceremony 5pm @ Woodhaven

7/31                 Troop Meeting

 

 

 

Advancement Report

Tyson B – Eagle Scout Rank

Noah K – Life Scout Rank, Communication MB

Isaac R – Life Scout Rank, Totin’ Chip

Colton R – Star Scout Rank

Micah N – First Class Rank

Colby C – First Class Rank, Environmental Science MB

Kyle C – Art MB, Music MB

Aidan R – Citizenship in the Community MB

Carson M – Weather MB

Christopher R – Citizenship in the Community MB

Matthew C – Emergency Preparedness MB

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration is required* for these workshops.  Most require pre-work

 

Cavanaugh Flight Museum: $5 per scout; to register call 972-380-8800; 4572 Claire Chennault, Addison 75001

(2nd Saturday of each month) Aviation

Limited to first 10 scouts age 12 or over; bring sack lunch & water, MB book, MB worksheet, Blue card

 

LLELA Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area: Registration is required by 11am the Friday before the class; go to their website for more information on registering

(November 12) – Nature

 

 

Medieval Times:  $31.95 per person for exclusive scout show and MB workshop; to register

(Sept. 22) Animal Science

 

Great American Trucking Show: Free and lunch is provided, space is limited; to register

(Aug 25) Traffic Safety, Truck Transportation

 

 

Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving