This Week in Troop 508
News
John’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor – Everyone is invited to a joint Eagle Court of Honor for John Whitgrove and Kristopher Zingerli. Friday, Nov. 22nd at the Amphitheater at Camp Wisdom.
We will gather at 6:00pm and the ceremony will start at 6:30pm
Hiking Merit Badge – next hike: 11/23 10am @ Fort Worth Nature Center 10 miles
Come hike with us even if you aren’t working on the merit badge!
This is a program that our troop runs. It is a service we provide to Cub Scouts in our district.
Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503
Christmas Family Campout! 12/7-8 @ Camp Wisdom
Bring the whole family! Potluck style dinner and games Saturday!
Dutch oven cooking contest for both youth and adults!
Bring a side dish/dessert to share
Bring a gift around $10 value to participate in the fun gift exchange!
Camp or just come out for the day.
Mr. Bolton’s last campout as Scoutmaster!
Yearly Planning Meeting – Saturday 12/14 9am to noon
Members of the current and previous PLC should plan to attend
Pizza for lunch will be provided
Winter Camp! – 12/26-31 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp; Cost $100
Merit Badge sign up begins 11/1. *Turn in your merit badge choices to Mrs. Cleveland as soon as possible.* Merit Badge choices can be found here Winter Camp Program Addendum . The Leaders Guide can be found here.
Upcoming Events
11/19 Troop Meeting
11/22 John Eagle COH 6:30PM @ Camp Wisdom
11/23 Fort Worth Nature Center 10-mile hike 10am.
11/26 Troop Meeting
12/7-8 Christmas Family Campout @ Camp Wisdom – potluck, games, family fun!
12/14 Planning Meeting 9am to noon
12/26-31 Winter Camp @ Trevor-Rees Jones
Merit Badge Opportunities
*Registration required* Most require pre-work. Don’t forget your signed Blue Card!
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament $32.95 per person; for reservations call 469-342-5555 or email
(4/19/20, 5/3/20, 5/17/20, 9/19/20) Animal Science
Cavanaugh Flight Museum Addison: $6 per scout; to register call 972-380-8800
(2nd Saturday 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,
for more info contact Robert Smith 469-635-5482
(Nov 16) Bird Study; (Dec 14) Reptile & Amphibian Study; (Jan 11) Insect Study; (Feb 15) Weather. Limited space!