This Week in Troop 508
News
A Scout is Reverent…
Religious Emblems Programs: Bring your bible
The God and Country program with Senior High began this past meeting
The junior high program will begin next week. Currently, there are 7 signed up for this class.
Contact: Mr. Fletcher
Caving Campout – 7/20-22 Cost $45 Camping on the Colorado River and a day trip to Longhorn Cavern State Park
Depart from Woodhaven Friday 6pm (Please arrive by 5:30 so we can depart by 6:00)
Arrive back to Woodhaven Sunday about 6pm
Contacts: Mr. Chapman , Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503
Luke’s Eagle Project (Build Day) – Saturday 7/28 9:00am – noon
@ Camp Wisdom Daffron Pavilion, the pavilion by the parking lot
Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, work gloves
Lunch will be provided; Earn conservation service hours
Luke’s Eagle Project (Deploy Day) – Saturday 8/4 9:00am – 1:00pm spread across both parks
Towne Lake and Northwest Park in Irving – we will start at one park and end at the other (the order will be decided as it gets closer to the date)
800 Esters Rd, Irving 75061; 2800 Cheyenne St, Irving 75062
Scouts will need transportation to second park
Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, clothes/shoes that can get wet
Lunch will be provided; Earn conservation service hours
Contact: Luke 469-844-5425
Upcoming Events
7/20-22 Caving Campout @ Colorado River and Longhorn Cavern State Park
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
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
Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses
Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving
Advancement Report
Ian G – Star Rank, Boardsailing, Chess MB, Electronics MB, Small Boat Sailing MB
Ethan B – American Heritage MB
Zachary B – Fireman Chit, Toten Chip
Colton N – Northern Tier Duty to God
Brian N – Northern Tier Duty to God
Adam N – Northern Tier Duty to God
Noah K – BSA Stand Up Paddleboarding, Snorkeling, Kayaking
Luke B – BSA Stand Up Paddleboarding, Snorkeling, Kayaking
Dylan R – BSA Stand Up Paddleboarding, Snorkeling, Kayaking
Trevor N – BSA Stand Up Paddleboarding, Snorkeling, Kayaking
John W – BSA Stand Up Paddleboarding, Snorkeling, Kayaking
Carson M – BSA Stand Up Paddleboarding, Snorkeling, Kayaking