This Week in Troop 508
News
Message from our Scoutmaster:
I would like to thank everyone who joined our first online Zoom meeting. The meeting tonight was just a trial run to make sure that we have a platform that suited our needs and the more that we do, the better they will become.
With that being said, to make these types of meetings successful, I would like participation from everyone in some form or fashion because just like our regular troop meetings, the success of this type of temporary meeting is up to everyone making this the best as we can.
Thanks,
Daniel Murphy
With safety in mind and based on guidance from national health officials, Troop 508 is suspending all in person March activities. During this period, troop meetings will be held via Zoom. There are 3 ways to use Zoom, you can download the app in the app store or the google play store, you can download the program to your computer from Zoom.us or you can join via the web at Zoom.us. Keep an eye on your email for a meeting link that will be emailed to you.
Online Payment coming soon! – We are working on an online payment system. Details soon…
Summer Camp – Camp Alexander in Colorado, July 18-26. Second payment is due on 2/25, if you have not paid the first deposit of $110 you will need to catch up. If your scout is attending, he needs to be on the list BEFORE the end of February
The troop will be leaving on Saturday July 18, staying overnight in Amarillo then continuing on to the camp on Sunday. They will again stay in Amarillo on the return trip the following weekend.
Cost of the camp is $360 + $40 transportation cost + $13 Camp Alexander tshirt + $90 optional white-water rafting excursion. Adult cost is $295 + $40 transportation + $13 Camp Alexander tshirt + $90 optional white-water rafting excursion
Pikes Peak council requires us to make several payments in the spring, so we are setting up a payment plan. The Payment Schedule:
$110- 1/14/20*
$110- 2/25/20
$110-3/31/20
$83- 4/30/20
Due 5/31/20- Cost of individual merit badges (merit badge sign-up begins 5/13/20) + optional white-water rafting excursion $90
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
3/24 Troop Meeting (via Zoom)
3/31 Troop Meeting (via Zoom)
Merit Badge Opportunities
*Registration required*
Merit Badge Classes Online March/April 2020: $5 fee to cover supplies and limited technology resource needs
(Week 1 March 23 – 27) Public Health MB: Monday-Thursday 2pm-3pm, Safety MB: Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm, Cooking MB: Monday-Thursday 5pm-6pm.
Details on how these online sessions work and how to register can be found here