This Week in Troop 508
News
Scouts are needed to hand out flags at an Honor America event at FUMC Irving – this Sunday 7/1 6:00PM – 6:30PM @ 211 W 3rd St Irving 75060
All are welcome to stay for the program after but it is not required
Wear full field uniform (class A) including neckerchiefs and merit badge sashes
Contact: Mr. Buchanan
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
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 Luke’s Eagle Project (Build Day) – 9am-noon @ Camp Wisdom
7/28 Tyson’s Eagle Ceremony 5pm @ Woodhaven
7/31 Troop Meeting
8/4 Luke’s Eagle Project (Deploy Day) – 9am-1pm @ Towne Lake & Northwest Park
8/7 PLC / Troop Meeting
Advancement Report
Adam N – Weather, Oceanography, Horsemanship, Metalwork
Brian N – Weather, Oceanography, Horsemanship, Metalwork
Colton N – Pulp & Paper, Metalwork, Signs, Signals, & Codes
Aidan R – Environmental Science, Swimming
Aiden B – Soil & Water Conservation, Geology, Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award
Benjamin R – Animation, Game Design
Colby C – Basketry, Chess, Kayaking, Leatherwork, Swimming, Totin’ Chip, Firem’n Chit
Colton R – Sculpture, Metalwork, Art
Ethan B – Art, Kayaking
Ian G – Chemistry, Shotgun, Cyber Chip
Jacob K – Electronics, Citizenship in the Nation
Isaac R – Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Environmental Science, Metalwork
Joseph H – Environmental Science, Fishing
Matthew C – Geology, Animal Science, Shotgun, Soil & Water Conservation, Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award
Micah N – Swimming, Archery
Pierce W – Oceanography, Public Speaking, Metalwork, Weather
Billy S – Weather, Oceanography, Mammal Study, Archery, Animal Science
Zachary B – Basketry, Fingerprinting, Chess, Leatherwork
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