This Week in Troop 508
News
Summer Camp – Camp Alexander Colorado has canceled their summer camps.
The troop is waiting to be refunded.
Scouts who still want to go to summer camp can sign-up for Maverick camp at camp Constantin July 5-11. Trevor Rees Jones has an option if Constantin fills up.
Troop Meetings – Patrols will begin meeting outside @ Woodhaven field (social distancing). Different patrol each week will have a skill and activity. The rest of the troop will join via Zoom.
Will start in 2 weeks with the Master Gamer Patrol.
Contact Mr. Murphy with any questions
If you are not getting the meeting invites, email Mr. Nicholls
Blood Drive at Woodhaven this Sunday 6/7 9am to 5pm. Flyer attached to this email. Donate if you can.
Camp Cards need to be turned in. Turn in money and any unsold cards.
Contact Mr. Nicholls
Outdoor Court of Honor – June 20 evening @ park next to Woodhaven.
We will social distance. Bring your own camp chair, bring your own food, it will be short and simple. Will be on Zoom for those who aren’t comfortable attending in-person.
Hopefully everyone is working on some sort of advancement while being at home. Merit badges, Eagle projects, Rank requirements and more!
Go to The Merits Of At-Home Scouting, where Circle Ten has some opportunities listed.
Under the MB Opportunities section of this newsletter, you will find some online MB sessions.
Please contact Mr. Murphy if you need Scoutmaster approval
Let Mr. Buchanan know if you have completed any advancements
Online payment through Venmo now up and working – look for email invitation; contact with any questions
2021 National Jamboree – Circle Ten Council has 10 Troops reserved to go to Jamboree. Scouts must be at least First Class & 12 years of age. Go here for more information.
Upcoming Events
6/9 Troop Meeting (via Zoom)
6/16 Troop Meeting (via Zoom) Master Gamer Patrol to meet outside Woodhaven
6/20 Court of Honor outside @ park next to Woodhaven (BYO chair & food)
6/23 Troop Meeting (via Zoom)
Merit Badge Opportunities
*Registration required* Contact Mr. Murphy for approval
Virtual MB Opportunities through other Councils
Go here for even more MB sessions
Advancement Report
If you have any advancement to turn in, contact Mr. Buchanan
If you need a scoutmaster conference or board of review, let troop leadership know and we will get it scheduled.
New leadership positions:
SPL – Aiden B Librarian – Logan J
ASPL – Colton N, Colby C Chaplain Aide – Joey H
Quartermaster – Jorge G, Colby C Historian – Brian N
Webmaster – Brian N OA Rep – Ethan B
Bugler – Wesley V Troop Guide – Isaiah S
Librarian – Logan J Junior ASM – Luke B
Chaplain Aide – Joey H Scribe – Aidan R
Historian – Brian N Instructor – to be filled, contact SPL if you want the position