Troop 508 Newsletter 6/12/19

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

BSA Medical Form and pre-participation physical, Part C, is required for everyone attending summer camp at TRJ and Alaska   Link to Form

Deadline to turn in your medical form if going to TRJ is the 6/18 troop meeting, deadline to turn in medical form if going to Alasks is the 6/25 troop meeting.

FYI, for those still needing a physical, MedExpress clinic offers $30 physicals, here is a link to their website.  They have a location in Irving and no appt is necessary. Take the BSA Medical Form with you.

 

 

Hike at Cedar Ridge Preserve this Saturday 6/15 @ 9AM – this is a Cub Scout/Alaska Prep hike but the whole troop is invited. We will meet in the entrance to the preserve at the picnic tables. They recommend a donation of $3. Please arrive early so we may begin hiking at 9AM.

Cedar Ridge Preserve is located at 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy Cedar Hill, Texas

Contact: Denise Bolton 469-844-5425

 

 

Mandatory Alaska Trip Parent Meeting 6/18 – During next week’s troop meeting, we will have a parent meeting for those going to Alaska. We will discuss gear, flight info, etc.

 

 

Summer Camp 2019! @ Trevor Rees Jones Scout Camp

June 23 – 29; Cost is $285 per scout includes $10 for fuel, plus any merit badge fees; $175 per adult includes $10 for fuel.

Payment for summer camp is due.

If you haven’t already paid, please contact Mrs. Amy Roman 

BSA Medical Formand pre-participation physical required. Please turn this in at the 6/18 troop meeting.

Contact: Mr. Daniel Murphy 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events  

6/15                 Cub Scout/Alaska Prep Hike 9AM @ Cedar Ridge Preserve-Audubon Dallas

6/18                 Troop Meeting / Alaska Trip Parent Meeting

6/22                 Alaska Trek Swim Test @ Longhorn Council Pool @ noon

6/23-29            Summer Camp @ TRJ

6/25                 Troop Meeting / Deadline to turn in Alaska Medical Forms

6/30                 Troop Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration required*  Most require pre-work. Don’t forget your signed Blue Card!

 

Cavanaugh Flight Museum Addison:$6 per scout; to register call 972-380-8800

(2ndSaturday of each month) Aviation

Limited to 12 scouts age 12+; bring sack lunch & water, MB book, Blue card, & Aviation MB workbook, completion of the workbook is required for sign off by MB counselor; the material to complete the workbook will be covered in class w/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

 

 

 

LLELA Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area:$10 per scout, except for kayaking which is $75; for more info contact Robert Smith 469-635-5482

(Jul 24 & 25) Kayaking; (Oct 19) Environmental Science; (Nov 2) Soil & Water Conservation; (Nov 16) Bird Study; (Dec 14) Reptile & Amphibian Study; (Jan 11) Insect Study; (Feb 15) Weather.  Limited space available! Sign up early!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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