This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Troop Meetings – Patrols will meet outside @ Woodhaven field (social distancing). Different patrol each week will have a skill and activity. The rest of the troop will join via Zoom.

The next meeting is Tuesday 7/21, it will be the Master Gamer Patrol.

Contact Mr. Murphy with any questions

If you are not getting the meeting invites, email Mr. Nicholls

 

 

Communication MB – If you want to sign up for the Communication MB, let Mr. Murphy know by 7/22. The MB will begin on 7/23. Contact Mr. Murphy to sign up

 

 

Jacob K’s Eagle Court of Honor has been postponed.

 

 

Troop Virtual Campout – Coming soon is another troop virtual campout. Start planning a skit, joke, or something. We would like all scouts to participate.

 

 

Hopefully everyone is working on some sort of advancement while being at home. Merit badges, Eagle projects, Rank requirements and more!

Go to Merit Badges (virtual/online) where Circle Ten has some opportunities listed.

Bryan on Scouting has some museum virtual visit links which may fulfill MB requirements. Talk with your mb counselor first.

Under the MB Opportunities section of this newsletter, you will find some online MB sessions.

Please contact Mr. Murphy if you need Scoutmaster approval

Let Mr. Buchanan know if you have completed any advancements

 

 

2021 National Jamboree has been postponed.

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

7/21                 Troop Meeting (via Zoom) Master Gamer Patrol to meet outside Woodhaven

7/28                 Troop Meeting (via Zoom) Phoenix Patrol to meet outside Woodhaven

8/3                   KIB Flag Ceremony First Baptist Irving, 6:30pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration required* Contact Mr. Murphy for approval

 

Virtual MB Opportunities through other Councils

Go here for even more MB sessions

 

 

 

 

Advancement Report

If you have any advancement to turn in, contact Mr. Buchanan

If you need a scoutmaster conference or board of review, let troop leadership know and we will get it scheduled.

 

For those who attended summer camp, get advancements to Mr. Buchanan. Text pic of advancement sheet to 469-348-6483.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Eagle Project Workday for Nick B – Building a turtle trap to help an organization called the Junior Master Naturalists to observe and collect data. We will be meeting on July 11th at 8am at the Bolton’s house,1533 Fireside Way 75060. Refreshments will be provided. May take around three hours or more. Bring a water bottle.

 

 

Troop Meetings – Patrols will meet outside @ Woodhaven field (social distancing). Different patrol each week will have a skill and activity. The rest of the troop will join via Zoom.

The next meeting is Tuesday 7/14, it will be the Ninja Patrol.

Contact Mr. Murphy with any questions

If you are not getting the meeting invites, email Mr. Nicholls

 

 

Jacob K’s Eagle Court of Honor – 8/1 outside courtyard at Woodhaven

The family is requesting photos for his slideshow. Please send any pics with Jacob in them to .

 

 

Hopefully everyone is working on some sort of advancement while being at home. Merit badges, Eagle projects, Rank requirements and more!

Go to Merit Badges (virtual/online) where Circle Ten has some opportunities listed.

Under the MB Opportunities section of this newsletter, you will find some online MB sessions.

Please contact Mr. Murphy if you need Scoutmaster approval

Let Mr. Buchanan know if you have completed any advancements

 

 

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

7/7                   No Troop Meeting

7/11                 Nick’s Eagle Project Workday @ 8am 1533 Fireside Way 75060

7/14                 Troop Meeting (via Zoom) Ninja Patrol to meet outside Woodhaven

8/1                   Jacob’s Eagle Court of Honor – outside Woodhaven

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration required* Contact Mr. Murphy for approval

 

Virtual MB Opportunities through other Councils

Go here for even more MB sessions

 

 

 

 

Advancement Report

If you have any advancement to turn in, contact Mr. Buchanan

If you need a scoutmaster conference or board of review, let troop leadership know and we will get it scheduled.

 

 

New leadership positions:

SPL – Aiden B                                                Librarian – Logan J

ASPL – Colton N, Colby C                             Chaplain Aide – Joey H

Quartermaster – Jorge G, Colby C                Historian – Brian N

Webmaster – Brian N                                     OA Rep – Ethan B

Bugler – Wesley V                                          Troop Guide – Isaiah S

Librarian – Logan J                                         Junior ASM – Luke B

Chaplain Aide – Joey H                                  Scribe – Aidan R

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Website:   irvingtroop508.org                                                    Facebook:  Troop 508 Irving

 

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Troop Meetings – Patrols will begin meeting outside @ Woodhaven field (social distancing). Different patrol each week will have a skill and activity. The rest of the troop will join via Zoom.

This Tuesday, 6/30, is the Majestic Mountain Men.

Contact Mr. Murphy with any questions

If you are not getting the meeting invites, email Mr. Nicholls

 

 

Eagle Project Work Day for Adam N. – Moving trees between pots. My eagle project will be this upcoming Friday the 26th at the PaulinAa st greenhouse in Euless. The address is 800 Pauline St. Euless TX 76039. It will start at 7am and go to 2:30pm and you can show up after 7 if you can’t get there that early. We will be offering to give rides there. When you arrive, you can either try to find a spot along the street, or you can park at J.A. carr park around the corner. You will need to bring work gloves, a water bottle, and if you have one, a small gardening shovel. I have attached an image of both J.A. carr park and the greenhouse on a map. The greenhouse is circled in red and the parking areas are highlighted. If you choose to park in the street, make sure to not block any driveways. We will have water and snacks. After we will be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers.
People who need a ride need to email me by Thursday night at 

 

 

Camp Cards need to be turned in. Turn in money and any unsold cards.

Contact Mr. Nicholls

 

 

Jacob K’s Eagle Court of Honor – 8/1 outside courtyard at Woodhaven

The family is requesting photos for his slideshow. Please send any pics with Jacob in them to .

 

 

Hopefully everyone is working on some sort of advancement while being at home. Merit badges, Eagle projects, Rank requirements and more!

Go to Merit Badges (virtual/online) where Circle Ten has some opportunities listed.

Under the MB Opportunities section of this newsletter, you will find some online MB sessions.

Please contact Mr. Murphy if you need Scoutmaster approval

Let Mr. Buchanan know if you have completed any advancements

 

 

Summer Camp – Camp Alexander Colorado has canceled their summer camps.

The troop is waiting to be refunded.

Scouts who still want to go to summer camp can sign-up for Maverick camp at camp Constantin July 5-11. Trevor Rees Jones has an option if Constantin fills up.

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

 

 

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

6/25                 Adam N Eagle Project Work Day 7am

6/30                 Troop Meeting (via Zoom) Majestic Mountain Men to meet outside Woodhaven

8/1                   Jacob’s Eagle Court of Honor – outside Woodhaven

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration required* Contact Mr. Murphy for approval

 

Virtual MB Opportunities through other Councils

Go here for even more MB sessions

 

 

 

 

Advancement Report

If you have any advancement to turn in, contact Mr. Buchanan

If you need a scoutmaster conference or board of review, let troop leadership know and we will get it scheduled.

 

 

New leadership positions:

SPL – Aiden B                                                Librarian – Logan J

ASPL – Colton N, Colby C                             Chaplain Aide – Joey H

Quartermaster – Jorge G, Colby C                Historian – Brian N

Webmaster – Brian N                                     OA Rep – Ethan B

Bugler – Wesley V                                          Troop Guide – Isaiah S

Librarian – Logan J                                         Junior ASM – Luke B

Chaplain Aide – Joey H                                  Scribe – Aidan R

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Website:   irvingtroop508.org                                                    Facebook:  Troop 508 Irving

 

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Outdoor Court of Honor – this Saturday! June 20 7pm @ park next to Woodhaven.

We will social distance. Bring your own camp chair & bring your own food for picnic afterward, it will be short and simple. Will be on Zoom for those who aren’t comfortable attending in-person.

 

 

Troop Meetings – Patrols will begin meeting outside @ Woodhaven field (social distancing). Different patrol each week will have a skill and activity. The rest of the troop will join via Zoom.

This Tuesday, 6/23, is the Phoenix Patrol.

Contact Mr. Murphy with any questions

If you are not getting the meeting invites, email Mr. Nicholls

 

 

Eagle Project Work Day for Adam N. – Moving trees between pots. At the Paulina st greenhouse 800 Pauline St. Euless TX 76039. Everyone needs to bring a water bottle and if possible work gloves and small gardening shovels. It will be a weekday on the last week of the month. We will let the troop know soon with the date.

 

 

Camp Cards need to be turned in. Turn in money and any unsold cards.

Contact Mr. Nicholls

 

 

Jacob K’s Eagle Court of Honor – 8/1 outside courtyard at Woodhaven

The family is requesting photos for his slideshow. Please send any pics with Jacob in them to .

 

 

Hopefully everyone is working on some sort of advancement while being at home. Merit badges, Eagle projects, Rank requirements and more!

Go to Merit Badges (virtual/online) where Circle Ten has some opportunities listed.

Under the MB Opportunities section of this newsletter, you will find some online MB sessions.

Please contact Mr. Murphy if you need Scoutmaster approval

Let Mr. Buchanan know if you have completed any advancements

 

 

Summer Camp – Camp Alexander Colorado has canceled their summer camps.

The troop is waiting to be refunded.

Scouts who still want to go to summer camp can sign-up for Maverick camp at camp Constantin July 5-11. Trevor Rees Jones has an option if Constantin fills up.

 

 

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

 

 

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

6/20                 Court of Honor outside @ park next to Woodhaven (BYO chair & food)

6/23                 Troop Meeting (via Zoom) Phoenix Patrol to meet outside Woodhaven

8/1                   Jacob’s Eagle Court of Honor – outside Woodhaven

 

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration required* Contact Mr. Murphy for approval

 

Virtual MB Opportunities through other Councils

Go here for even more MB sessions

 

 

 

 

 

Advancement Report

If you have any advancement to turn in, contact Mr. Buchanan

If you need a scoutmaster conference or board of review, let troop leadership know and we will get it scheduled.

 

 

New leadership positions:

SPL – Aiden B                                                Librarian – Logan J

ASPL – Colton N, Colby C                             Chaplain Aide – Joey H

Quartermaster – Jorge G, Colby C                Historian – Brian N

Webmaster – Brian N                                     OA Rep – Ethan B

Bugler – Wesley V                                          Troop Guide – Isaiah S

Librarian – Logan J                                         Junior ASM – Luke B

Chaplain Aide – Joey H                                  Scribe – Aidan R

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Website:   irvingtroop508.org                                                    Facebook:  Troop 508 Irving

 

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Summer Camp – Camp Alexander Colorado has canceled their summer camps.

The troop is waiting to be refunded.

Scouts who still want to go to summer camp can sign-up for Maverick camp at camp Constantin July 5-11. Trevor Rees Jones has an option if Constantin fills up.

 

 

Troop Meetings – Patrols will begin meeting outside @ Woodhaven field (social distancing). Different patrol each week will have a skill and activity. The rest of the troop will join via Zoom.

Will start in 2 weeks with the Master Gamer Patrol.

Contact Mr. Murphy with any questions

If you are not getting the meeting invites, email Mr. Nicholls

 

 

Blood Drive at Woodhaven this Sunday 6/7 9am to 5pm. Flyer attached to this email. Donate if you can.

 

 

Camp Cards need to be turned in. Turn in money and any unsold cards.

Contact Mr. Nicholls

 

 

Outdoor Court of Honor – June 20 evening @ park next to Woodhaven.

We will social distance. Bring your own camp chair, bring your own food, it will be short and simple. Will be on Zoom for those who aren’t comfortable attending in-person.

 

 

Hopefully everyone is working on some sort of advancement while being at home. Merit badges, Eagle projects, Rank requirements and more!

Go to The Merits Of At-Home Scouting, where Circle Ten has some opportunities listed.

Under the MB Opportunities section of this newsletter, you will find some online MB sessions.

Please contact Mr. Murphy if you need Scoutmaster approval

Let Mr. Buchanan know if you have completed any advancements

 

 

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

 

 

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

6/9                   Troop Meeting (via Zoom)

6/16                 Troop Meeting (via Zoom) Master Gamer Patrol to meet outside Woodhaven

6/20                 Court of Honor outside @ park next to Woodhaven (BYO chair & food)

6/23                 Troop Meeting (via Zoom)

 

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration required* Contact Mr. Murphy for approval

 

Virtual MB Opportunities through other Councils

Go here for even more MB sessions

 

 

 

 

 

Advancement Report

If you have any advancement to turn in, contact Mr. Buchanan

If you need a scoutmaster conference or board of review, let troop leadership know and we will get it scheduled.

 

 

New leadership positions:

SPL – Aiden B                                                Librarian – Logan J

ASPL – Colton N, Colby C                             Chaplain Aide – Joey H

Quartermaster – Jorge G, Colby C                Historian – Brian N

Webmaster – Brian N                                     OA Rep – Ethan B

Bugler – Wesley V                                          Troop Guide – Isaiah S

Librarian – Logan J                                         Junior ASM – Luke B

Chaplain Aide – Joey H                                  Scribe – Aidan R

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