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BSA Medical Form and pre-participation physical, Part C, is required for everyone attending summer camp at TRJ and Alaska Link to Form
If you haven’t already turned in your medical form and you are attending TRJ then bring it Sunday. Deadline to turn in your medical form if going to Alaska 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.
Alaska Trek BSA swim test Saturday June 22 @ noon at the Longhorn Council swimming pool located at Longhorn Activity Center: 5350 Basswood Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76137
Cost is $2.50 per person. Please arrive early.
Summer Camp 2019! @ Trevor Rees Jones Scout Camp
June 23 – 29
Departure: Meet at Woodhaven at 10AM Sunday
Bring your medical form Sunday if you haven’t already turned it in.
BSA Medical Formparts A, B, and C required.
Contact: Mr. Daniel Murphy 817-909-2864 with any questions
Upcoming Events
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
7/2 PLC / Troop Meeting
7/6-13 Summer Camp @ Alaska
7/9 Troop Meeting
7/13-20 Alaska High Adventure Trek
7/16 Troop Meeting
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!
Advancement Report
Ian G – Life Rank
Jacob K – Citizenship in the Community MB, Family Life MB
Colton N – Cooking MB
Brian N – Personal Management MB, Personal Fitness MB, Emergency Preparedness MB