This Week in Troop 508

 

 

News

A scout is thrifty… There is still time to sell popcorn!

Selling popcorn pays for Winter Camp, Summer Camp, and long weekend campouts!

Popcorn Dates: All orders due at the NEXT troop meeting; Popcorn pickup is Saturday Nov 16

Please contact Kathy Whitgrove with any questions 214-632-0662 

 

 

Jacob’s Eagle Project Work Day –  Support your fellow scouts! Earn service hours!

Date: 10/26 9am to 3pm

Location: 2804 Condor Drive in Irving

Bring: a water bottle, work gloves, and eye protection if possible

Donuts, pizza, and drinks will be provided.

Contact:

 

 

Hiking Merit Badge – Upcoming hikes: This Saturday 10/19 9am @ Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) 5 miles, Cost $5 per vehicle, once in the gate drive all the way down and park. Come hike with us even if you aren’t working on the merit badge!

11/23 10am @ Fort Worth Nature Center 10 miles

Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

 

Service Opportunity! Trunk or Treat at Woodhaven 10/31 5-8PM

Come out and help run games and give out candy!

Give back to our chartered organization and earn service hours!

 

 

Personal Management Merit Badge – Starting during the November 5 troop meeting

 

 

Winter Camp! – 12/27-31 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp; Cost $100

Merit Badge sign up begins 11/1. Turn in your merit badge choices to Mrs. Cleveland by 10/31 to get your first choice. Merit Badge choices can be found here Winter Camp Program Addendum . The Leaders Guide is attached to this email.

 

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

Bring the whole family! Dinner and games Saturday!

Dutch oven cooking contest for both youth and adults!

Bring a side dish/dessert to share; Fun gift exchange!

Mr. Bolton’s last campout as Scoutmaster!

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

10/19               LLELA 5-mile hike 9am, Please arrive before 9

10/22               Troop Meeting / Popcorn Orders Due!

10/26               Jacob’s Eagle Project Work Day 9am-3pm 2804 Condor in Irving

10/29               Troop Meeting/Movie Night Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds”, movie will start at 6:30

10/31               Trunk or Treat at Woodhaven

11/5                 PLC / Troop Meeting / Personal Management MB

11/23               Fort Worth Nature Center 10-mile hike 10am.

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

 

 

 

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

(Oct 19) Environmental Science; (Nov 2) Soil & Water Conservation; (Nov 16) Bird Study; (Dec 14) Reptile & Amphibian Study; (Jan 11) Insect Study; (Feb 15) Weather.  Limited space!

 

 

 

Advancement Report

Ethan B – Life Scout Rank

Adam N – Life Scout Rank

Aidan R – Fishing MB

Isaiah S – Digital Technology MB

This Week in Troop 508

 

 

News

A scout is thrifty… Selling popcorn pays for Winter Camp, Summer Camp, and long weekend campouts!

Popcorn Dates: All orders due at the Oct 22 troop meeting; Popcorn pickup is Saturday Nov 16

Please contact Kathy Whitgrove with any questions 214-632-0662 

 

 

Camp Out on the USS Lexington

We will camp Sat night at Coleto Creek Park in Victoria. Then we will sleep aboard the USS Lexington Sunday evening.

Depart from Woodhaven 7AM Saturday 10/12

Return around 7PM Monday 10/14

Contact Denise Bolton 469-844-5425

 

 

Jacob’s Eagle Project Work Day –  Support your fellow scouts! Earn service hours!

Date: 10/26 9am to 3pm

Location: 2804 Condor Drive in Irving

Bring: a water bottle, work gloves, and eye protection if possible

Donuts, pizza, and drinks will be provided.

Contact:

 

 

Hiking Merit Badge – Upcoming hikes: 10/19 9am @ Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) 5 miles, 11/23 10am @ Fort Worth Nature Center 10 miles

 

 

Service Opportunity! Trunk or Treat at Woodhaven 10/31 5-8PM

Come out and help run games and give out candy!

Give back to our chartered organization and earn service hours

 

 

Personal Management Merit Badge – Starting during the November 5 troop meeting

 

 

A Scout is Courteous…  Please bring a reusable water bottle or cup to troop meetings. This will cut down on the number of cups we are throwing away.

Also, we need to be respectful of the church as a whole, this includes the kitchen area and the ice maker. When getting ice, use the blue scoopon the side of the ice maker and fill your bottle over the sink, not over the ice maker, so we don’t spill ice on the floor. Thank you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

10/12-14          USS Lexington Camp Out

10/15               Troop Meeting

10/19               LLELA 5-mile hike 9am

10/22               Troop Meeting

10/26               Jacob’s Eagle Project Work Day 9am-3pm 2804 Condor in Irving

10/29               Troop Meeting/Movie Night Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds”, movie will start at 6:30

10/31               Trunk or Treat at Woodhaven

11/5                 PLC / Troop Meeting / Personal Management MB

11/23               Fort Worth Nature Center 10-mile hike 10am.

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

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

District Merit Badge College@ Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie 11/16. Details to come soon…

 

Cavanaugh Flight Museum Addison:$6 per scout; to register call 972-380-8800

(2^ndSaturday 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

(Oct 19) Environmental Science; (Nov 2) Soil & Water Conservation; (Nov 16) Bird Study; (Dec 14) Reptile & Amphibian Study; (Jan 11) Insect Study; (Feb 15) Weather.  Limited space!

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

A scout is thrifty… Selling popcorn pays for Winter Camp, Summer Camp, and long weekend campouts!

Popcorn Dates: All orders due at the Oct 22 troop meeting; Popcorn pickup is Saturday Nov 16

Please contact Kathy Whitgrove with any questions 214-632-0662 

 

 

Camp Out on the USS Lexington

*URGENT* We need more drivers, or we will have to cancel this outing!

We will camp Sat night at Coleto Creek Park in Victoria. Then we will sleep aboard the USS Lexington Sunday evening.

Depart from Woodhaven 7AM Saturday 10/12

Return around 7PM Monday 10/14

Contact Denise Bolton 469-844-5425

 

 

Hiking Merit Badge – Upcoming hikes: 10/19 9am @ Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) 5 miles, 11/23 10am @ Fort Worth Nature Center 10 miles

 

 

Service Opportunity! Trunk or Treat at Woodhaven 10/31 5-8PM

Come out and help run games and give out candy!

Give back to our chartered organization and earn service hours

 

 

Personal Management Merit Badge – Starting during the November 5 troop meeting

 

 

A Scout is Courteous…  Please bring a reusable water bottle or cup to troop meetings. This will cut down on the number of cups we are throwing away.

Also, we need to be respectful of the church as a whole, this includes the kitchen area and the ice maker. When getting ice, use the blue scoopon the side of the ice maker and fill your bottle over the sink, not over the ice maker, so we don’t spill ice on the floor. Thank you!

 

 

Upcoming Events

10/8            Troop Meeting

10/12-14    USS Lexington Camp Out

10/15          Troop Meeting

10/19                   LLELA 5-mile hike 9am

10/22          Troop Meeting

10/29          Troop Meeting

10/31          Trunk or Treat at Woodhaven

11/5            PLC / Troop Meeting / Personal Management MB

11/23          Fort Worth Nature Center 10-mile hike 10am

 

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

 

District Merit Badge College@ Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie 11/16. Details to come soon…

 

Cavanaugh Flight Museum Addison:$6 per scout; to register call 972-380-8800

(2^ndSaturday 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

(Oct 19) Environmental Science; (Nov 2) Soil & Water Conservation; (Nov 16) Bird Study; (Dec 14) Reptile & Amphibian Study; (Jan 11) Insect Study; (Feb 15) Weather.  Limited space!

 

 

Advancement Report

John W – Bronze Eagle Palm & Gold Eagle Palm

 

Newly Elected Leadership Team

Senior Patrol Leader – Micah N

Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders – Colton N & Colby C

Historian – Isiah S

Instructor – Ethan B

Quartermaster – Pierce W

Librarian – Trevor N

Webmaster – Joey H

Troop Guide – Adam N

Chaplain Aide – Ian G

Order of the Arrow Representative – Luke B

Patrol Leaders:

Ninja – PL Trae V,  APL Diego P

Majestic Mountain Men – PL Billy S,  APL Joey H

Phoenix – PL Matthew C,  APL Aiden B

Master Gamer – PL Luke B,  APL Jacob K

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Popcorn Dates: All orders due at the Oct 22 troop meeting; Popcorn pickup is Saturday Nov 16

Please contact Kathy Whitgrove with any questions 214-632-0662 

 

 

 

Canoe Campout Brazos River / Worth Ranch 9/20-22 Cost $40

Meet at Woodhaven at 6PM Friday 9/20

Return around 11:00AM Sunday 9/22

Contact Bret Bolton 214-444-8503.

 

 

Hiking Merit Badge – The hikes will start in October. Dates coming soon…

 

 

Trinity Trash Bash 9/28 9am to noon – Earn conservation service hours! TW Richardson Grove Park Irving: a cleanup of Campion Trail along the Elm Fork of the Trinity River; Bring a canned food item & receive a t-shirt; hot dog lunch is provided. Everyone needs a signed release, attached to this email, to participate. Please bring it to the event. Contact: Denise Bolton 469-844-5425

 

 

Eagle Project Workday Isaac R – Sunday 9/29 10AM @ the pocket park at the corner of Rochelle and MacArthur. Sign up at the next troop meeting. Come out and help if you can!

 

 

 

Personal Management Merit Badge – Starting during the November 5 troop meeting

 

 

A Scout is Courteous…  Please bring a reusable water bottle or cup to troop meetings. This will cut down on the number of cups we are throwing away.

Also, we need to be respectful of the church as a whole, this includes the kitchen area and the ice maker. When getting ice, use the blue scoopon the side of the ice maker and fill your bottle over the sink, not over the ice maker, so we don’t spill ice on the floor. Thank you!

 

 

Troop Court of Honor is 9/24! – The Troop Court of Honor is a biannual celebration of achievements for the Scouts and their families. It is a time for recognition and to highlight accomplishments. Family and friends should try to attend!

 

 

 

Upcoming Events  

9/20-22      Canoe Campout Brazos River / Worth Ranch

9/24            Troop Court of Honor

Upcoming Events Cont

9/28            Trinity Trash Bash

9/29            Isaac Eagle Project Workday 10AM @ pocket park Rochelle & MacArthur

11/5            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 (Sept 21) Animal Science;  email

 

District Merit Badge College@ Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie November 16

Details to come soon…

 

Cavanaugh Flight Museum Addison:$6 per scout; to register call 972-380-8800

(2^ndSaturday 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

(Oct 19) Environmental Science; (Nov 2) Soil & Water Conservation; (Nov 16) Bird Study; (Dec 14) Reptile & Amphibian Study; (Jan 11) Insect Study; (Feb 15) Weather.  Limited space!

 

Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s:3 MB classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays beginning at 6PM. Class size is limited; call your local store to register

Fishing (9/24); Rifle Shooting (9/19, 9/25);  Fish & Wildlife Management (9/26)

 

 

Advancement Report

Joey H – Star Rank

Isaiah S – Second Class Rank and First Class Rank

Billy S – First Class Rank

Ian G – Nature MB

Adam N – Camping MB, Cooking MB

Colton N – National Outdoor Award for Camping

 

 

 

 

Website:   irvingtroop508.org                                                   Facebook:  Troop 508 Irving

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Popcorn blitz this Saturday morning – meet at Woodhaven at 9am

Contact Kathy Whitgrove 214-632-0662 

 

 

Christopher & Benjamin Eagle COH this Saturday @ Woodhaven 2:00PM

 

 

Canoe Campout Brazos River / Worth Ranch 9/20-22 Cost $40

Meet at Woodhaven at 6PM Friday 9/20

Return around 11:00AM Sunday 9/22

Contact Bret Bolton 214-444-8503.  Sign up at the next troop meeting

 

 

Hiking Merit Badge – The hikes will start in October. Dates coming soon…

 

 

Trinity Trash Bash 9/28 9am to noon – Earn conservation service hours! TW Richardson Grove Park Irving: a cleanup of Campion Trail along the Elm Fork of the Trinity River; Bring a canned food item & receive a t-shirt; hot dog lunch is provided. Contact: Denise Bolton 469-844-5425

 

 

Eagle Project Workday Isaac R – Sunday 9/29 10AM @ the pocket park at the corner of Rochelle and MacArthur. Sign up at the next troop meeting. Come out and help if you can!

 

 

 

Personal Management Merit Badge – Starting during the November 5 troop meeting

 

 

A Scout is Courteous…  Please bring a reusable water bottle or cup to troop meetings. This will cut down on the number of cups we are throwing away.

Also, we need to be respectful of the church as a whole, this includes the kitchen area and the ice maker. When getting ice, use the blue scoopon the side of the ice maker and fill your bottle over the sink, not over the ice maker, so we don’t spill ice on the floor. Thank you!

 

 

Troop Court of Honor is 9/24! – The Troop Court of Honor is a biannual celebration of achievements for the Scouts and their families. It is a time for recognition and to highlight accomplishments. Family and friends should try to attend!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events  

9/14            Christopher & Benjamin Eagle COH @ Woodhaven 2:00PM

9/17            Troop Meeting / Troop Elections

9/20-22      Canoe Campout Brazos River / Worth Ranch

9/24            Troop Court of Honor

9/28            Trinity Trash Bash

9/29            Isaac Eagle Project Workday 10AM @ pocket park Rochelle & MacArthur

11/5            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

(Sept 21) Animal Science

 

District Merit Badge College@ Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie November 16

Details to come soon…

 

Cavanaugh Flight Museum Addison:$6 per scout; to register call 972-380-8800

(2^ndSaturday 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

(Oct 19) Environmental Science; (Nov 2) Soil & Water Conservation; (Nov 16) Bird Study; (Dec 14) Reptile & Amphibian Study; (Jan 11) Insect Study; (Feb 15) Weather.  Limited space!

 

Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s:3 MB classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays beginning at 6PM. Class size is limited; call your local store to register

Fishing (9/18, 9/24)

Rifle Shooting (9/19, 9/25)

Fish & Wildlife Management (9/17, 9/26)