This Week in Troop 508

News

Riler’s Eagle Project Work Day –

When: Sunday August 4 8:30AM

Where: Porter’s Army Navy 600 E Irving Blvd

What: Veteran’s Memorial Display

Breakfast will be provided. Please bring heavy duty work gloves. Transportation can be arranged. For more details / questions text 469-662-9749 or email

 

 

Cave Campout @ Longhorn Caverns / Camp Tahuaya – 8/9-11 Cost $40

Meet at Woodhaven at 6PM Friday 8/9

Return 11:00AM Sunday 8/11

Contact Bret Bolton: 214-444-8503

 

Upcoming Events  

8/4                   Riler’s Eagle Project Work Day 8:30AM @ Porter’s

8/6                   PLC / Troop Meeting

8/9-11              Caving Campout Longhorn Caverns / Camp Tahuaya

8/13                 Troop Meeting

8/20                 Troop Meeting

8/25                 Troop Committee Meeting 7PM @ Woodhaven

8/27                 Troop Meeting

9/3                   PLC / Troop Meeting

9/10                 Troop Meeting

9/14                 Christopher & Benjamin Eagle COH

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

9/24                 Troop Court of Honor

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

Archery / Rifle / Shotgun Merit Badge Completion Event:@ Camp Wisdom morning August 24

If your scout did not finish any of these three merit badges at Summer Camp or any other camp, this would be a great opportunity for them to get this done.  Please see this link for more information on how to register:

https://circleten.ihubapp.org/posts/27757/shooting-sport-merit-badge-completion-event

 

Merit Badge Opportunities Cont.

 

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 available! Sign up early!

 

 

Advancement Report

Daniel P – Firem’n Chit, Totin’ Chip

Connor T – Swimming MB, Movie Making MB, Photography MB, Firem’n Chit, Totin’ Chip

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

 

Cub Scout Hike this Saturday 7/27 8AM @ Coppell Nature Center 367 Freeport Parkway Coppell TX 75019; Meet at the Biodiversity Education Center

2 miles, bring plenty of water

These hikes invite out local cub scout packs and are recruiting events for our troop so please try to make it if you can.

Contact: Denise Bolton 469-844-5425

 

Riler’s Eagle Project Work Day –

When: Sunday August 4 8:30AM

Where: Porter’s Army Navy 600 E Irving Blvd

What: Veteran’s Memorial Display

Breakfast will be provided. Please bring heavy duty work gloves. Transportation can be arranged. For more details / questions text 469-662-9749 or email

 

Upcoming Events  

7/27                 Cub Scout Hike 8AM Coppell Nature Center (Meet at Biodiversity Center bldg.)

7/28                 Troop Committee Meeting 7PM @ Woodhaven

7/30                 Troop Meeting

8/4                   Riler’s Eagle Project Work Day 8:30AM @ Porter’s

8/6                   PLC / Troop Meeting

8/9-11              Caving Campout

8/13                 Troop Meeting

8/20                 Troop Meeting 

 

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^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

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities Cont.

 

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 available! Sign up early!

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Independence Day Parade – We have been invited to participate with Pack 510 in the Irving Independence Day Parade on Thursday morning. If you want to walk please show up at 8:00am at entry #44, generally on Sowers in back of City Hall. Wear your uniform, comfortable shoes, a hat and bring water (I recommend a camelbak or similar pack). We will also need a signed waiver, attached, for everyone walking.

 

 

Riler’s Eagle Project Work Day –

When: Sunday August 4 8:30AM

Where: Porter’s Army Navy 600 E Irving Blvd

What: Veteran’s Memorial Display

Breakfast will be provided. Please bring heavy duty work gloves. Transportation can be arranged. For more details / questions text 469-662-9749 or email

 

 

 

Upcoming Events  

7/6-13              Summer Camp @ Alaska

7/9                   Troop Meeting

7/13-20            Alaska High Adventure Trek

7/16                 Troop Meeting

7/23                 Troop Meeting

7/28                 Troop Committee Meeting 7PM @ Woodhaven

7/30                 Troop Meeting

8/4                   Riler’s Eagle Project Work Day 8:30AM @ Porter’s

8/6                   PLC / Troop Meeting

 

 

 

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^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)

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities Cont.

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, except for kayaking which is $75; for more info contact Robert Smith 469-635-5482

(Jul 24 & 25) Kayaking; (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 available! Sign up early!

 

 

 

 

Advancement Report

Trae V – Scout Rank, Swimming, Totin’ Chip, Firem’n Chit

Aidan R – Citizenship in the World, First Aid

Billy S – Fly Fishing, Kayaking, Swimming

Connor T – Swimming, Moviemaking, Photography, Firem’n Chit, Totin’ Chip

Daniel P – Firem’n Chit, Totin’ Chip

Diego P – Firem’n Chit, Totin’ Chip

Isaiah S – Canoeing, Chess, Lifesaving

Jacob K – Citizenship in the Community, Family Life

Nicholas B – Archery

Joey H – Swimming

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

BSA Medical Form and pre-participation physical, Part C, is required for everyone attending summer camp at TRJ and Alaska   Link to Form

If you haven’t already turned in your medical form and you are attending TRJ then bring it Sunday.  Deadline to turn in your medical form if going to Alaska is the 6/25 troop meeting.

FYI, for those still needing a physical, MedExpress clinic offers $30 physicals, here is a link to their website.  They have a location in Irving and no appt is necessary. Take the BSA Medical Form with you.

 

 

Alaska Trek BSA swim test Saturday June 22 @ noon at the Longhorn Council swimming pool located at Longhorn Activity Center: 5350 Basswood Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76137
Cost is $2.50 per person. Please arrive early.

 

 

Summer Camp 2019! @ Trevor Rees Jones Scout Camp

June 23 – 29

Departure: Meet at Woodhaven at 10AM Sunday

Bring your medical form Sunday if you haven’t already turned it in.

BSA Medical Formparts A, B, and C required.

Contact: Mr. Daniel Murphy  817-909-2864 with any questions

 

 

Upcoming Events  

6/22                 Alaska Trek Swim Test @ Longhorn Council Pool @ noon

6/23-29            Summer Camp @ TRJ

6/25                 Troop Meeting / Deadline to turn in Alaska Medical Forms

6/30                 Troop Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm

7/2                   PLC / Troop Meeting

7/6-13              Summer Camp @ Alaska

7/9                   Troop Meeting

7/13-20            Alaska High Adventure Trek

7/16                 Troop Meeting

 

 

  

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^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, except for kayaking which is $75; for more info contact Robert Smith 469-635-5482

(Jul 24 & 25) Kayaking; (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 available! Sign up early!

 

 

 

 

Advancement Report

Ian G – Life Rank

Jacob K – Citizenship in the Community MB, Family Life MB

Colton N – Cooking MB

Brian N – Personal Management MB, Personal Fitness MB, Emergency Preparedness MB

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

BSA Medical Form and pre-participation physical, Part C, is required for everyone attending summer camp at TRJ and Alaska   Link to Form

Deadline to turn in your medical form if going to TRJ is the 6/18 troop meeting, deadline to turn in medical form if going to Alasks is the 6/25 troop meeting.

FYI, for those still needing a physical, MedExpress clinic offers $30 physicals, here is a link to their website.  They have a location in Irving and no appt is necessary. Take the BSA Medical Form with you.

 

 

Hike at Cedar Ridge Preserve this Saturday 6/15 @ 9AM – this is a Cub Scout/Alaska Prep hike but the whole troop is invited. We will meet in the entrance to the preserve at the picnic tables. They recommend a donation of $3. Please arrive early so we may begin hiking at 9AM.

Cedar Ridge Preserve is located at 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy Cedar Hill, Texas

Contact: Denise Bolton 469-844-5425

 

 

Mandatory Alaska Trip Parent Meeting 6/18 – During next week’s troop meeting, we will have a parent meeting for those going to Alaska. We will discuss gear, flight info, etc.

 

 

Summer Camp 2019! @ Trevor Rees Jones Scout Camp

June 23 – 29; Cost is $285 per scout includes $10 for fuel, plus any merit badge fees; $175 per adult includes $10 for fuel.

Payment for summer camp is due.

If you haven’t already paid, please contact Mrs. Amy Roman 

BSA Medical Formand pre-participation physical required. Please turn this in at the 6/18 troop meeting.

Contact: Mr. Daniel Murphy 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events  

6/15                 Cub Scout/Alaska Prep Hike 9AM @ Cedar Ridge Preserve-Audubon Dallas

6/18                 Troop Meeting / Alaska Trip Parent Meeting

6/22                 Alaska Trek Swim Test @ Longhorn Council Pool @ noon

6/23-29            Summer Camp @ TRJ

6/25                 Troop Meeting / Deadline to turn in Alaska Medical Forms

6/30                 Troop Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm

 

 

 

 

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^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, except for kayaking which is $75; for more info contact Robert Smith 469-635-5482

(Jul 24 & 25) Kayaking; (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 available! Sign up early!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Website:   irvingtroop508.org                                                   Facebook:  Troop 508 Irving