This Week in Troop 508

 

News

We are continuing with virtual troop meetings via Zoom. Please contact Mr. Murphy with any activity or game ideas

 

 

Circle Ten Camp-In 4/18-4/19 – fun virtual event; no cost but sign up to get all the links to participate. For more info and to sign up go here.

This is the troop activity for the month.  We encourage everyone to participate; please post pictures on the troop FaceBook page during the event.

 

 

Online payment through Venmo now up and working – look for email invitation; contact with any questions

 

 

Summer Camp is still scheduled to happen. Please get caught up on payments (you can now make payments online). Email Mrs. Cleveland to confirm you are going and with your t-shirt size and merit badge choices ASAP.

Camp Alexander in Colorado, July 18-26. Third payment is already due.

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

4/15                 Troop Meeting (via Zoom)

4/18                 Circle Ten Camp-In virtual event

4/22                 Troop Meeting (via Zoom)

4/29                 Troop Meeting (via Zoom)

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration required*

 

Circle Ten Council Online Merit Badge University

Go here to register and see which merit badges are being offered and when.

 

 

Online Merit Badge Program 2020

Details on which merit badges are being offered, when, and how to register can be found here

 

 

 

 

 

Advancement Report

New leadership positions:

 

SPL – Aiden Burton

ASPL – Colton Neuville, Colby Cleveland

Quartermaster – Jorge Garcia, Colby Cleveland

Webmaster – Brian Neuville

Bugler – Wesley Vinson

Librarian – Logan Jones

Chaplain Aide – Joey Howard

Historian – Brian Neuville

OA Rep – Ethan Buchanan

Troop Guide – Isaiah Soria

Instructor – to be filled, contact SPL if you want the position

Scribe – to be filled, contact SPL is you want the position

 

 

This Week in Troop 508

 

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During the last Zoom troop meeting the troop elected their new Senior Patrol Leader. Congratulations Aiden B!  He will work with Mr. Murphy to choose his leadership team and reorganize the patrols.

 

Mr. Murphy passed along information from Circle Ten Council that said if anyone needs any assistance during this time, to please reach out to him.

 

 

Online payment through Venmo now up and working – look for email invitation; contact with any questions

 

 

Summer Camp is still scheduled to happen. Please get caught up on payments (you can now make payments online). Email Mrs. Cleveland to confirm you are going and with your t-shirt size.

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

4/7                   Troop Meeting (via Zoom)

4/14                 Troop Meeting (via Zoom)

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration required*

 

Circle Ten Council Online Merit Badge University

Go here to register and see which merit badges are being offered and when.

 

 

Online Merit Badge Program 2020

Details on which merit badges are being offered, when, and how to register can be found here

 

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

 

This Week in Troop 508

 

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Here is a message from our Scoutmaster:  https://youtu.be/l_Jxs5zmPqk

 

 

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. There will be a meeting link 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

3/17                 Troop Meeting (virtual)

3/24                 Troop Meeting (virtual)

3/31                 Troop Meeting (virtual)

 

 

 

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

 

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Reminders –Troop meetings are uniformed events. Please wear your field uniform (scout shirt and pants if you have them). Bring a reusable water bottle to every meeting. No energy drinks at meetings or other troop events.

 

 

A scout is thrifty… Help pay for campouts/summer camp by selling camp cards!  Please see Mrs. Cleveland for cards. Money or unsold camp cards are due 4/28 at the latest but you should turn in your money as you sell them. Also, if your scout sells 25 cards let Mrs. Cleveland know and he will be entered into a weekly drawing.

 

Fishing Campout @ Purtis Creek State Park 3/27-29                                                                Meet at Woodhaven 6pm Friday, Depart 7pm                                                                        Return to Woodhaven around noon Sunday                                                                                  Bring some gear if you want to fish.  Contact: Mr. Murphy

 

 

Troop Court of Honor 3/31 – any advancements or merit badges to be recognized at this COH need to be turned in to Mr. Buchanan no later than 3/17

 

 

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

3/17                 Troop Meeting

3/24                 Troop Meeting

3/27-29            Fishing Campout @ Purtis Creek State Park

3/31                 Troop COH

 

 

 

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

(2^nd Saturday of each month) Aviation.  Limited to 12 scouts age 12+; bring sack lunch & water, MB book, Blue card, & Aviation MB workbook (found at meritbadge.org), 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

 

 

Texas Fin Fur Con Wildlife & Conservation MB University:  Cost $20/Scout, $10/adult Scout leader; @ Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp; More info and to register

(March 28) Annual merit badge university and Trail to First Class event with a focus on the outdoors, wildlife, and conservation; in partnership with Circle Ten Council and Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC).

 

 

LLELA Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area: Outdoor Enrichment Series 2020-21

for more info contact Robert Smith 469-635-5482

(June 20&27) Kayaking, (Oct 17) Enivro Science, (Nov 7&14) Bird Study, (Nov 21) Soil & Water Conservation, (Dec 12) Reptile & Amphibian Study, (Jan 16) Insect Study, (Feb 13) Weather

Limited space! Sign up early!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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