This Week in Troop 508

 

 

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Pack 510 needs scouts to help run their Pinewood Derby 1/18 1-3pm, Irving North Christian Church.  Come out and help if you can!  Earn service hours

 

 

Climbing event at Summit Grapevine – January 18 10pm to 7am; Cost $30/person (before tax)

Waiver required for everyone participating:  https://forms.summitgyms.com/forms/waiver

Summit Grapevine 1040 Mustang Drive Grapevine, Texas 76051 (817) 421 3888

Adults are needed to stay in shifts. Contact: Mr. Murphy 817-909-2864

 

 

Webelos Show N Do – 2/7-9 @ Camp Wisdom

 

 

Webelos Cooking / Recruiting Event – *New date* February 29

At Woodhaven from noon to 5pm, actual event runs from 1-4PM

We would like to see everyone come out to help!  Earn service hours

Contact: Mr. Murphy 817-909-2864

 

 

Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge to start sometime in February

 

 

Summer Camp – Camp Alexander in Colorado, July 18-26.

First deposit $110 due 1/14 Next Troop Meeting

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 + $85 optional white water rafting excursion.  Adult cost is $295 + $40 transportation + $13 Camp Alexander tshirt + $85 optional white water rafting excursion
The Pikes Peak council requires us to make several payments in the spring so we are setting up a payment plan
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 $85

 

 

Reminders – Dues are now $12/month. All scouts should bring a reusable water bottle to every meeting.

Upcoming Events

1/14                 Troop Meeting

1/18                 Summit Grapevine Climbing Lockin 10pm – 7am

1/21                 Troop Meeting / Personal Management MB

1/26                 Troop Committee Meeting 7pm @ Woodhaven

1/28                 Troop Meeting

2/2                   Scout Sunday Woodhaven 10am; Reception immediately following service

2/4                   PLC / Troop Meeting / Personal Management MB

2/7-9                Webelos Show N Do Recruiting Event @ Camp Wisdom

2/11                 Troop Meeting

2/18                 Troop Meeting

2.25                 Troop Meeting

2/29                 Webelos Cooking Event Woodhaven noon – 5pm

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration required* Most require pre-work. Don’t forget your signed Blue Card!

 

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament $32.95 per person; for reservations call 469-342-5555 or  email

(4/19/20, 5/3/20, 5/17/20, 9/19/20) Animal Science

 

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

 

LLELA Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area: $10 per scout,

for more info contact Robert Smith 469-635-5482

(Jan 11) Insect Study; (Feb 15) Weather.  Limited space!

 

 

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Winter Camp – 12/27-31 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp;

Friday arrive at Woodhaven 10AM, Depart at 11AM. *Bring a sack lunch*

Don’t forget to prepare for the week’s weather.

Contact: Mr. Murphy 817-909-2864

 

 

Webelos Cooking / Recruiting Event – January 11

At Woodhaven from noon to 5pm, actual event runs from 1-4PM

We would like to see everyone come out to help!  Earn service hours

Contact: Mr. Murphy 817-909-2864

 

 

Climbing event at Summit Grapevine 1/18 – 10pm to 7am; Cost $30/person (before tax)

Waiver required for everyone participating:  https://forms.summitgyms.com/forms/waiver

Summit Grapevine 1040 Mustang Drive Grapevine, Texas 76051 (817) 421 3888

 

 

Dues Increase – Due to BSA raising their membership fees, the troop is raising dues from $10 a month to $12 a month. This will start in January.

 

 

Summer Camp – Camp Alexander in Colorado, July 18-26, 2020.

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.

The cost of the camp is $360 + $40 transportation cost + $13 Camp Alexander tshirt + $85 optional white water rafting excursion
Adult cost is $295 + $40 transportation + $13 Camp Alexander tshirt + $85 optional white water rafting excursion
The Pikes Peak council requires us to make several payments in the spring so we are setting up a payment plan the first deposit is due 1/14/20
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 $85

Upcoming Events

12/27-31          Winter Camp @ Trevor-Rees Jones

12/31               No troop meeting

1/7                   Troop Meeting / Personal Management MB

1/11                 Webelos Cooking event (recruiting) @ Woodhaven

1/18                 Summit Grapevine Climbing Lockin 10pm – 7am

1/21                 Troop Meeting / Personal Management MB

1/26                 Troop Committee Meeting 7pm @ Woodhaven

2/4                   PLC / Troop Meeting / Personal Management MB

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration required* Most require pre-work. Don’t forget your signed Blue Card!

 

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament $32.95 per person; for reservations call 469-342-5555 or  email

(4/19/20, 5/3/20, 5/17/20, 9/19/20) Animal Science

 

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

 

LLELA Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area: $10 per scout,

for more info contact Robert Smith 469-635-5482

(Jan 11) Insect Study; (Feb 15) Weather.  Limited space!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Winter Camp – 12/26-31 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp; Cost $100

Merit Badge sign up begins 11/1. *Turn in your merit badge choices to Mrs. Cleveland as soon as possible.* Merit Badge choices can be found here Winter Camp Program Addendum . The Leaders Guide can be found here.

Contact: Mr. Murphy 817-909-2864

 

 

Dues Increase – Due to BSA raising their membership fees, the troop is raising dues from $10 a month to $12 a month. This will start in January.

 

 

Summer Camp – Camp Alexander in Colorado, July 18-26, 2020.

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.

The cost of the camp is $360 + $40 transportation cost + $13 Camp Alexander tshirt + $85 optional white water rafting excursion

Adult cost is $295 + $40 transportation + $13 Camp Alexander tshirt + $85 optional white water rafting excursion

The Pikes Peak council requires us to make several payments in the spring so we are setting up a payment plan the first deposit is due 1/14/20

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 $85

http://www.pikespeakbsa.org/pubs/Parent_Guide_Camp_A_2019_FINAL.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

12/24               Christmas Eve!  No troop meeting

12/26-31          Winter Camp @ Trevor-Rees Jones

1/7                   Troop Meeting / Personal Management MB

1/21                 Troop Meeting / Personal Management MB

1/31                 New Year’s Eve!  No troop meeting

1/26                 Troop Committee Meeting 7pm @ Woodhaven

2/4                   Troop Meeting / Personal Management MB

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration required* Most require pre-work. Don’t forget your signed Blue Card!

 

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament $32.95 per person; for reservations call 469-342-5555 or  email

(4/19/20, 5/3/20, 5/17/20, 9/19/20) Animal Science

 

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, 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

 

LLELA Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area: $10 per scout,

for more info contact Robert Smith 469-635-5482

(Jan 11) Insect Study; (Feb 15) Weather.  Limited space!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Yearly Planning Meeting – Saturday 12/14 9am to noon @ the Nicholls house 1702 Glen Valley Drive Irving 75061

Members of the current and previous PLC should plan to attend

Pizza for lunch will be provided

 

 

Winter Camp! – 12/26-31 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp; Cost $100

Merit Badge sign up begins 11/1. *Turn in your merit badge choices to Mrs. Cleveland as soon as possible.* Merit Badge choices can be found here Winter Camp Program Addendum . The Leaders Guide can be found here.

 

 

Dues Increase – Due to BSA raising their membership fees, the troop is raising dues from $10 a month to $12 a month. This will start in January.

 

  

Upcoming Events

12/14               Planning Meeting 9am to noon @ Nicholls house

12/15               Cub Scout Hike 2pm @ Dogwood Canyon 2miles

12/24               Christmas Eve!  No troop meeting

12/26-31          Winter Camp @ Trevor-Rees Jones

1/7                   Troop Meeting / Personal Management MB

1/21                 Troop Meeting / Personal Management MB

1/31                 New Year’s Eve!  No troop meeting

1/26                 Troop Committee Meeting 7pm @ Woodhaven

2/4                   Troop Meeting / Personal Management MB

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration required* Most require pre-work. Don’t forget your signed Blue Card!

 

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament $32.95 per person; for reservations call 469-342-5555 or  email

(4/19/20, 5/3/20, 5/17/20, 9/19/20) Animal Science

 

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, 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

 

LLELA Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area: $10 per scout,

for more info contact Robert Smith 469-635-5482

(Jan 11) Insect Study; (Feb 15) Weather.  Limited space!

 

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Christmas Family Campout! 12/7-8 @ Camp Wisdom

Bring the whole family! Potluck style dinner and games Saturday!

Bring a side dish/dessert to share

Bring a gift around $10 value to participate in the fun gift exchange!

Camp or just come out for the day.

Mr. Bolton’s last campout as Scoutmaster!

 

 

Yearly Planning Meeting – Saturday 12/14 9am to noon @ the Nicholls house 1702 Glen Valley Drive Irving 75061

Members of the current and previous PLC should plan to attend

Pizza for lunch will be provided

 

 

Winter Camp! – 12/26-31 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp; Cost $100

Merit Badge sign up begins 11/1. *Turn in your merit badge choices to Mrs. Cleveland as soon as possible.* Merit Badge choices can be found here Winter Camp Program Addendum . The Leaders Guide can be found here.

 

 

Dues Increase – Due to BSA raising their membership fees, the troop is raising dues from $10 a month to $12 a month. This will start in January.

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

12/7-8              Christmas Family Campout @ Camp Wisdom – potluck, games, family fun!

12/14               Planning Meeting 9am to noon @ Nicholls house

12/15               Cub Scout Hike 2pm @ Dogwood Canyon 2miles

12/24               Christmas Eve!  No troop meeting

12/26-31          Winter Camp @ Trevor-Rees Jones

1/7                   Troop Meeting / Personal Management MB

1/21                 Troop Meeting / Personal Management MB

1/31                 New Year’s Eve!  No troop meeting

2/4                   Troop Meeting / Personal Management MB

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration required* Most require pre-work. Don’t forget your signed Blue Card!

 

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament $32.95 per person; for reservations call 469-342-5555 or  email

(4/19/20, 5/3/20, 5/17/20, 9/19/20) Animal Science

 

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, 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

 

LLELA Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area: $10 per scout,

for more info contact Robert Smith 469-635-5482

(Dec 14) Reptile & Amphibian Study; (Jan 11) Insect Study; (Feb 15) Weather.  Limited space!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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