This Week in Troop 508
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Popcorn Important Dates:
12/11 – All money due
Contact: Kathy Whitgrove 214-632-0662
Christmas Family Campout 12/8-9 @ Camp Wisdom Hillcrest Campsite & Pavilion which is South of the main parking lot, not far from the swimming pool, see map here
Bring the whole family! Camp Saturday night or just come for the day!
Dinner and games Saturday
Dutch oven cooking contest for both youth and adults!
Bring a side dish/dessert to share; Fun gift exchange: everyone who wants to participate bring a gift valued at approx. $10
Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503
Alaska Prep Hike (Cub Scouts invited) – 12/15 @ Dogwood Canyon 1pm to 3pm
This is a beautiful 2 mile loop around the top of a small hill. Fantastic views and great bird watching! 1206 W.FM 1382 Cedar Hill TX 76104 Donations accepted.
Volunteer Opportunity – Wreaths Across America 12/15 11:00am @ Oak Grove Memorial Gardens 1413 E Irving Blvd or @ Sparkman Hillcrest Cemetery 7405 W Northwest Hwy Dallas
Lay remembrance wreaths on graves of our country’s fallen heroes.
Here is the link to volunteer
Winter Camp – 12/27-31 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp; Cost:$100
Turn in a copy of your BSA medical form. We should already have it if you went to summer camp. More information can be found here Winter Camp Program Addendum
Recharter Time – Scouts need to catch up on their dues asap or pay their recharter fee of $33.
Upcoming Events
12/8-9 Christmas Family Campout @ Camp Wisdom Hillcrest Campsite
12/4 PLC / Troop Meeting
12/11 Troop Meeting
12/15 Alaska Prep Hike @ Dogwood Canyon 1pm-3pm
12/18 Troop Meeting
12/25 Merry Christmas!
12/27-31 Winter Camp @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp
1/1 Happy New Year!
1/8 PLC / Troop Meeting
Merit Badge Opportunities
*Registration required* for these workshops. Most require pre-work. Don’t forget your Blue Card
Merit Badge Mania Duck Creek District: Jan. 26 @ LDS Church Garland; Cost $10 lunch provided; Register on CampMaster between 12/6-1/12
(Art, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, E Prep, Entrepreneurship & American Business, Environmental Science, Plumbing, Sustainability, Theater, Citizenship in the World, Communication & Public Speaking, Disabilities Awareness, Fingerprinting, Moviemaking, Oceanography, Scouting Heritage, Sustainability, Cooking, Genealogy, Pioneering)
Cavanaugh Flight Museum: $6 per scout; to register call 972-380-8800; 4572 Claire Chennault, Addison 75001 Flyer with more details
(2nd Saturday of each month) Aviation
Limited to 12 scouts age 12+; bring sack lunch & water, MB book, Blue card, and Aviation MB workbook , completion of the workbook is required for sign off by the MB counselor; the material to complete the workbook will be covered in class with the exception of item 3b(build a model FPG-9)
Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses
Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving
Texas Fins Feathers & Conservation: Merit Badge University & Trail to First Class Day
3/23 8:30am – 5:00pm @ Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center 5550 FM2495 Athens
Cost $20/scout, $5/adult scout leader (lunch and a patch included)
Register info at circleten.org beginning in January.
2019 Conservation Day at Camp James Ray: 9:00am – 4:00pm; $20/scout lunch provided
Register on Circle Ten CampMaster
(May 18) Forestry, Weather, Soil & Water Conservation, Geology