This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Dues are now $10 per month.

This is in concurrence with National increasing the membership fee for scouts.

 

Scouting for Food – Thank you to everyone who helped collect food for Irving Cares!  The troop collected 339lbs/390 items.  Your time/donation was very much appreciated!

 

Tyson’s Eagle Scout Project – Pet Supply Drive @ Petsmart on 183 in South Irving 2/24 (10am-4pm) and Supply Delivery to DFW Humane Society 3/3 (subject to change)

Contact: Tyson  214-226-0113

 

Lock-in @ Summit Climbing Gym Grapevine 2/24 10pm-2am; this is a half night lock-in

Cost after tax: $32.50/climber, $5.50 more for the MB

Chance to earn the Climbing MB or free climb

Waiver required for everyone climbing, here is a link to fill it out: waiver

 

Medieval Campout 3/23 – 25 @ Camp Constantin; Cost $20

Meet at Woodhaven Friday 6pm, Arrive back at Woodhaven Sunday noon

Contact: Mr. Chapman

 

Summer Camp 2018 is at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch

June 10 – 16; Cost is $265 per scout

Sign-up at the next troop meeting!

 

A Scout is Courteous…  The troop has been doing a great job with this so keep up the good work!  The church is appreciative!  Please bring a water bottle to meetings.  Woodhaven has asked us not to use their cups.  We need to be respectful of the church as a whole, this includes the kitchen area and the ice maker.

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events  

2/20                 Troop Meeting

2/24                 Climbing Lock-In 10pm-2am @ Summit Grapevine

2/25                 Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm

2/27                 Troop Meeting

3/6                   PLC / Troop Meeting

3/13                 Troop Meeting

3/20                 Court of Honor

3/23-25            Medieval Campout @ Camp Constantin 6pm-noon

3/27                 Troop Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration is required* for these workshops.  Most require pre-work

 

Five Trails Spring MB College:  (March 3) Registration is now open!

9am-5pm @ Plymouth Park United Methodist Church, Irving 1615 W Airport Fwy

Fee: $5 per scout; scouts should be in full uniform, bring their lunch/beverage, MB books, paper & pen/pencil

 

 

Circle Ten MB Mania: Camp Wisdom; Cost $20 fee covers 1 full day course or 2 half day sessions; space is limited, prerequisites required, courses added often

(March 12-16)  contact: register at https://circle10.camp-master.com

Citizenship in the Community & Citizenship in the Nation M, T, W, Th, F; Citizenship in the World M, W; Communication M, W; Cooking W; Personal Management T, Th; Aviation M; Radio T, W; Stamp Collecting F; Nuclear Science F

 

 

Texas Fin-Fur-Con Merit Badge University and Trail to First Class Day:

(March 24) For more information

 

 

Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advancement Report

Brian N. – Electricity MB

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Dues are now $10 per month.

This is in concurrence with National increasing the membership fee for scouts.

 

Scouting for Food – 2/10 9am – 11am

A Scout is Helpful… Please come out if you are able to

Meet at Woodhaven at 9:00am in uniform.  I will have donuts!

Wonderful opportunity to give back to our community!

Contact: Denise Bolton 469-844-5425

 

Tyson’s Eagle Scout Project – Pet Supply Drive @ Petsmart on 183 in South Irving 2/24 (10am-4pm) and Supply Delivery to DFW Humane Society 3/3 (subject to change)

Contact: Tyson  214-226-0113

 

Lock-in @ Summit Climbing Gym Grapevine 2/6-7 10pm-2am; this is a half night lock-in

Cost: $30/climber, $5 more for the MB (plus tax)

Chance to earn the Climbing MB or free climb

Waiver required for everyone climbing, here is a link to fill it out: waiver

 

Summer Camp 2018 is at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch

June 10 – 16; Cost is $265 per scout

Sign-up at the next troop meeting!

 

A Scout is Courteous…  The troop has been doing a great job with this so keep up the good work!  The church is appreciative!  Please bring a water bottle to meetings.  Woodhaven has asked us not to use their cups.  We need to be respectful of the church as a whole, this includes the kitchen area and the ice maker.

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events  

2/10                 Scouting for Food meet @ Woodhaven 9am

2/13                 Troop Meeting

2/20                 Troop Meeting

2/24                 Climbing Lock-In 10pm-2am @ Summit Grapevine

2/25                 Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm

2/27                 Troop Meeting

3/6                   PLC / Troop Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration is required* for these workshops.  Most require pre-work

 

Five Trails Spring MB College:  (March 3) Registration is now open!

9am-5pm @ Plymouth Park United Methodist Church, Irving 1615 W Airport Fwy

Fee: $5 per scout; scouts should be in full uniform, bring their lunch/beverage, MB books, paper & pen/pencil

 

 

Circle Ten MB Mania: Camp Wisdom; Cost $20 fee covers 1 full day course or 2 half day sessions; space is limited, prerequisites required, courses added often

(March 12-16)  contact: register at https://circle10.camp-master.com

Citizenship in the Community & Citizenship in the Nation M, T, W, Th, F; Citizenship in the World M, W; Communication M, W; Cooking W; Personal Management T, Th; Aviation M; Radio T, W; Stamp Collecting F; Nuclear Science F

 

 

Forestry Merit Badge: Trevor Rees-Jones

(May 12)

 

 

Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advancement Report

Ethan B. – First Class Rank

Ian G. – First Class Rank

Matthew C. – First Class Rank

Aiden B. – First Class Rank

Adam N. – Disabilities Awareness MB, Programming MB

Brian N. – Digital Technology MB

Colton N. – Disabilities Awareness MB

Dylan R. – Orienteering MB

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Dues are now $10 per month.

This is in concurrence with National increasing the membership fee for scouts.

 

Scout Sunday 2/4 – A Scout is Reverent…  10AM @ Woodhaven

Please try to attend; scouts be in uniform

 

OA elections are during the next troop meeting 2/6; members should wear their OA sash; everyone should try to make it so you can vote

 

Scouting for Food – 2/10

A Scout is Helpful… Please come out if you are able to

Meet at Woodhaven at 9:00am in uniform

Wonderful opportunity to give back to our community!

Contact: Denise Bolton 469-844-5425

 

Tyson’s Eagle Scout Project – Pet Supply Drive @ Petsmart on 183 in South Irving 2/24 (10am-4pm) and Supply Delivery to DFW Humane Society 3/3 (subject to change)

Contact: Tyson  214-226-0113

 

Summer Camp 2018 is at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch

June 10 – 16; Cost is $265 per scout

Sign-up at the next troop meeting!

 

A Scout is Courteous…  The troop has been doing a great job with this so keep up the good work!  The church is appreciative!  Please bring a water bottle to meetings.  Woodhaven has asked us not to use their cups.  We need to be respectful of the church as a whole, this includes the kitchen area and the ice maker.

 

Upcoming Events  

1/30                 Troop Meeting

2/3                   Planning Meeting @ Woodhaven 9am – noon; pizza afterwards

2/4                   Scout Sunday @ Woodhaven 10am

2/6                   PLC / Troop Meeting / OA Elections

2/13                 Troop Meeting

2/20                 Troop Meeting

2/25                 Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm

2/27                 Troop Meeting

 

  

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration is required* for these workshops.  Most require pre-work

 

Five Trails Spring MB College:  (March 3) 9am-5pm @ Plymouth Park United Methodist Church, Irving 1615 W Airport Fwy

Fee: $5 per scout; scouts should be in full uniform, bring their lunch/beverage, MB books, paper & pen/pencil; registration info to come…  Link to flyer here

 

 

Circle Ten MB Mania: Camp Wisdom; Cost $20 fee covers 1 full day course or 2 half day sessions; space is limited, prerequisites required, courses added often

(March 12-16)  contact: register at https://circle10.camp-master.com

Citizenship in the Community & Citizenship in the Nation M, T, W, Th, F; Citizenship in the World M, W; Communication M, W; Cooking W; Personal Management T, Th; Aviation M; Radio T, W; Stamp Collecting F; Nuclear Science F

 

 

Forestry Merit Badge: Trevor Rees-Jones

(May 12)

 

 

Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

 

 

Advancement Report

Isaac R. – Environmental Science MB
Colton N. – Public Speaking MB

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Dues are now $10 per month.

This is in concurrence with National increasing the membership fee for scouts.

 

Webelos Show-N-Do this Saturday 1/27 @ Camp Wisdom, this is a recruiting event

Saturday 10am; Bring a sack lunch; wear your activity uniform (troop t-shirt)

 

OA elections are in February

 

Scout Sunday 2/4 – A Scout is Reverent…  10AM @ Woodhaven

Everyone should try to attend; scouts should be in uniform

 

Scouting for Food – 2/10

A Scout is Helpful… Please come out if you are able to

Meet at Woodhaven at 9:00am in uniform

Wonderful opportunity to give back to our community!

 

Summer Camp 2018 is at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch

June 10 – 16; Cost is $265 per scout

Sign-up at the next troop meeting!

 

A Scout is Courteous…  The troop has been doing a great job with this so keep up the good work!  The church is appreciative!  Please bring a water bottle to meetings.  Woodhaven has asked us not to use their cups.  We need to be respectful of the church as a whole, this includes the kitchen area and the ice maker.

 

 

 

Upcoming Events  

1/27                 Webelos Show-N-Do @ Camp Wisdom 10am

1/28                 Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm

1/30                 Troop Meeting

2/3                   Planning Meeting @ Woodhaven 9am – noon; pizza afterwards

2/4                   Scout Sunday @ Woodhaven 10am

2/6                   PLC / Troop Meeting

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration is required* for these workshops.  Most require pre-work

 

Five Trails Spring MB College:  (March 3) 9am-5pm @ Plymouth Park United Methodist Church, Irving 1615 W Airport Fwy

Fee: $5 per scout; scouts should be in full uniform, bring their lunch/beverage, MB books, paper & pen/pencil; registration info to come…  Link to flyer here

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities Cont.

 

Circle Ten MB Mania: Camp Wisdom

(March 14)

 

Forestry Merit Badge: Trevor Rees-Jones

(May 12)

 

Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advancement Report

Colton N. – Star Rank
Micah N. – 2^nd Class Rank
Matthew C. – 1^st Aide MB
Luke B. – Sculpture MB

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Dues are now $10 per month.

This is in concurrence with National increasing the membership fee for scouts.

 

Horseback Riding Campout 1/19-21 Total cost for those attending who are horseback riding is $45 ($25 to horseback ride plus $20 for the campout).

Meet at Woodhaven Friday 6:00pm to depart by 7:00pm

Arrive back at Woodhaven Sunday about noon

Please pay for the campout at the next meeting if you haven’t already.

Contact:  Mr. Chapman

 

Webelos Show-N-Do 1/27 @ Camp Wisdom, this is a recruiting event

Saturday 9:00am to Sunday noon

Scouts can come out for Saturday only or camp Saturday night.

Cost is $5 per person for those camping to cover the cost of food.

 

OA elections are in February

 

Scout Sunday is in February!  More details to come…

 

Scouting for Food is in February!  More details to come…

 

Summer Camp 2018 is at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch

June 10 – 16; Cost is $265 per scout

Sign-up at the next troop meeting!

 

A Scout is Courteous…  The troop has been doing a great job with this so keep up the good work!  The church is appreciative!  Please bring a water bottle to meetings.  Woodhaven has asked us not to use their cups.  We need to be respectful of the church as a whole, this includes the kitchen area and the ice maker.

 

 

 

Upcoming Events  

1/16                 Troop Meeting

1/19-21            Horseback Campout Trevor-Rees Jones

1/23                 Troop Meeting

1/27                 Webelos Show-N-Do @ Camp Wisdom

1/28                 Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm

1/30                 Troop Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration is required* for these workshops.  Most require pre-work

 

Five Trails Spring MB College: Plymouth Park United Methodist Church, Irving

(March 3)

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities Cont.

 

Circle Ten MB Mania: Camp Wisdom

(March 14)

 

Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advancement Report

Adam N. – Environmental Science
Ethan B. – Fingerprinting
Aiden B. – Fingerprinting, Horsemanship
Matthew C. – Fingerprinting, Horsemanship
Aiden C. – Horsemanship
Ian G. – Geocaching
Joey H. – Geocaching
Trevor – Welding
Micah N. – Fingerprinting, First Aid
Colton R. – Orienteering, Pioneering
William S. – First Aid