This Week in Troop 508
News
Independence Day Parade – We have been invited to participate with Pack 510 in the Irving Independence Day Parade on Thursday morning. If you want to walk please show up at 8:00am at entry #44, generally on Sowers in back of City Hall. Wear your uniform, comfortable shoes, a hat and bring water (I recommend a camelbak or similar pack). We will also need a signed waiver, attached, for everyone walking.
Riler’s Eagle Project Work Day –
When: Sunday August 4 8:30AM
Where: Porter’s Army Navy 600 E Irving Blvd
What: Veteran’s Memorial Display
Breakfast will be provided. Please bring heavy duty work gloves. Transportation can be arranged. For more details / questions text 469-662-9749 or email
Upcoming Events
7/6-13 Summer Camp @ Alaska
7/9 Troop Meeting
7/13-20 Alaska High Adventure Trek
7/16 Troop Meeting
7/23 Troop Meeting
7/28 Troop Committee Meeting 7PM @ Woodhaven
7/30 Troop Meeting
8/4 Riler’s Eagle Project Work Day 8:30AM @ Porter’s
8/6 PLC / 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)
Merit Badge Opportunities Cont.
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
Trae V – Scout Rank, Swimming, Totin’ Chip, Firem’n Chit
Aidan R – Citizenship in the World, First Aid
Billy S – Fly Fishing, Kayaking, Swimming
Connor T – Swimming, Moviemaking, Photography, Firem’n Chit, Totin’ Chip
Daniel P – Firem’n Chit, Totin’ Chip
Diego P – Firem’n Chit, Totin’ Chip
Isaiah S – Canoeing, Chess, Lifesaving
Jacob K – Citizenship in the Community, Family Life
Nicholas B – Archery
Joey H – Swimming