This Week in Troop 508
News
*Trinity Tree Tops event has been postponed due to inclement weather*
This Sunday’s Troop Committee Meeting has been moved to the 3/5 troop meeting.
Personal Fitness MB – the final fitness test will be during the 3/5 troop meeting. Underneath your uniform, wear clothes suitable for working out. Scouts should show improvement if they have been keeping up with their fitness program. Bring completed worksheets and fitness program log.
Upcoming Events
2/24 Alaska Prep/Cub Hike @ Mountain Creek Preserve 2-4pm; 4 miles
2/26 Troop Meeting
3/5 PLC / Troop Meeting / Personal Fitness MB / *Troop Committee Meeting*
3/12 Troop Meeting
3/19 Troop Meeting
3/22-24 Fishing Campout
3/26 Troop Court of Honor (cut-off for advancement 3/12)
3/31 Troop Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7PM
4/2 PLC / Troop Meeting
4/13-14 Backpacking Trip @ Cross Timbers Trail
Merit Badge Opportunities
*Registration required* Most require pre-work. Don’t forget your signed Blue Card!
Five Trails Spring Merit Badge College: 3/2 $5/scout 8:15am-5pm @ Plymouth Park United Methodist Church 1615 Airport Fwy, Irving 75062 ; Register online by Tuesday 2/26 at fivetrails.org . There are no walk-ins. Scouts should be in full uniform, bring signed Blue Card, lunch/drink, MB books, MB workbooks, paper & pen/pencil, laptop/tablet (if needed)
Spring Merit Badge University: Held daily from 9am-3pm on March 12, 13, & 14 @ Camp Wisdom 6400 W Red Bird Ln, Dallas TX 75236 ; Register soon through Circle Ten Council
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)
more info can be found on the event flyer . Register on Circle Ten CampMaster
Merit Badge Opportunities Cont.
*Registration required* Most require pre-work. Don’t forget your signed Blue Card!
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)
Perot Museum: $20 per scout; register online at PerotMuseum.org;
contact or 214-756-5763 with any questions
These classes are all on Sundays and they fill up fast
(March 31 at 12pm) Citizenship in the World
(May 26 at 12pm) Citizenship in the Nation
(Jul 28 at 12pm) Environmental Science
(Jul 28 at 3pm) Communication
Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses
Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving
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
Advancement Report
Colby C – Star Rank
Micah N – Star Rank, Camping MB
Ethan B – Cooking MB