This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Mr. Bolton is asking for any unwanted Boy Scout and Cub Scout patches you have hanging around your house.  For upcoming recruiting event.  Please bring them to Mr. Bolton at the next few troop meetings.  Thank you

 

 

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

Meet at Woodhaven at 9am on Dec 27, Arrive back at Woodhaven around noon on the 31^st (this time is approximate so please be flexible)

More information about Winter Camp can be found here Winter Camp Program Addendum

Keep an eye on your email for a winter camp gear list

 

 

Scouting for Food – A Scout is Helpful…  Great opportunity to give back to our community.

Tuesday 1/29 we will be putting out bags during the troop meeting

Saturday 2/2 we will meet at Woodhaven at 9:00am in uniform and pick up bags of food.

Drivers will be needed for both days

 

 

 

Upcoming Events  

12/25               Merry Christmas! No troop meeting

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

1/1                   Happy New Year!  No troop meeting

1/6                   Committee Meeting 7pm at Woodhaven

1/8                   PLC / Troop Meeting

1/29                 Troop Meeting / Scouting for Food

2/2                   Scouting for Food Bag Pick-up 9am

2/5                   Troop Meeting / OA elections

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration  required* for these workshops. Most require pre-work. Don’t forget your Blue Card

 

Merit Badge Mania Duck Creek District:  Jan. 26 @ LDS Church Garland;  Cost $10 lunch provided;  Register on CampMaster between 12/6-1/12

(Art, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, E Prep, Entrepreneurship & American Business, Environmental Science, Plumbing, Sustainability, Theater, Citizenship in the World, Communication & Public Speaking, Disabilities Awareness, Fingerprinting, Moviemaking, Oceanography, Scouting Heritage, Sustainability, Cooking, Genealogy, Pioneering)

 

 

Cavanaugh Flight Museum: $6 per scout; to register call 972-380-8800; 4572 Claire Chennault, Addison 75001  Flyer with more details

(2^nd Saturday of each month) Aviation

Limited to 12 scouts age 12+; bring sack lunch & water, MB book, Blue card, and Aviation MB workbook , completion of the workbook is required for sign off by the MB counselor; the material to complete the workbook will be covered in class with 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

 

 

Texas Fins Feathers & Conservation: Merit Badge University & Trail to First Class Day

3/23 8:30am – 5:00pm @ Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center 5550 FM2495 Athens

Cost $20/scout, $5/adult scout leader (lunch and a patch included)

Register info at circleten.org beginning in January.

 

 

2019 Conservation Day at Camp James Ray:  9:00am – 4:00pm; $20/scout lunch provided

Register on Circle Ten CampMaster

(May 18) Forestry, Weather, Soil & Water Conservation, Geology

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Mr. Bolton is asking for any unwanted Boy Scout and Cub Scout patches you have hanging around your house.  For upcoming recruiting event.  Please bring them to Mr. Bolton at the next few troop meetings.  Thank you

 

Alaska Prep Hike (Cub Scouts invited) – 12/15 @ Dogwood Canyon 1pm to around 3pm

This is a beautiful 2 mile loop around the top of a small hill.  Fantastic views and great bird watching!  1206 W.FM 1382 Cedar Hill TX 76104  Donations accepted.

 

 

Volunteer Opportunity – Wreaths Across America 12/15 11:00am @ Oak Grove Memorial Gardens 1413 E Irving Blvd or @ Sparkman Hillcrest Cemetery 7405 W Northwest Hwy Dallas

Lay remembrance wreaths on graves of our country’s fallen heroes.

Here is the link to volunteer

 

 

Winter Camp – 12/27-31 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp; Cost:$100; please pay at next mtg.

Turn in a copy of your BSA medical form.  We should already have it if you went to summer camp.  More information can be found here Winter Camp Program Addendum

 

 

Recharter Time – Scouts need to catch up on their dues asap or pay their recharter fee of $33.

 

 

Scouting for Food – A Scout is Helpful…  Great opportunity to give back to our community.

Tuesday 1/29 we will be putting out bags during the troop meeting

Saturday 2/2 we will meet at Woodhaven at 9:00am in uniform and pick up bags of food.

Drivers will be needed for both days

 

 

 

Upcoming Events  

12/15               Alaska Prep Hike @ Dogwood Canyon 1pm-3pm

12/18               Troop Meeting / Personal Fitness MB, wear exercise clothes under uniform

12/25               Merry Christmas!

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

1/1                   Happy New Year!

1/8                   PLC / Troop Meeting

1/29                 Troop Meeting / Scouting for Food

2/2                   Scouting for Food Bag Pick-up 9am

2/5                   Troop Meeting / OA elections

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration  required* for these workshops. Most require pre-work. Don’t forget your Blue Card

 

Merit Badge Mania Duck Creek District:  Jan. 26 @ LDS Church Garland;  Cost $10 lunch provided;  Register on CampMaster between 12/6-1/12

(Art, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, E Prep, Entrepreneurship & American Business, Environmental Science, Plumbing, Sustainability, Theater, Citizenship in the World, Communication & Public Speaking, Disabilities Awareness, Fingerprinting, Moviemaking, Oceanography, Scouting Heritage, Sustainability, Cooking, Genealogy, Pioneering)

 

 

Cavanaugh Flight Museum: $6 per scout; to register call 972-380-8800; 4572 Claire Chennault, Addison 75001  Flyer with more details

(2^nd Saturday of each month) Aviation

Limited to 12 scouts age 12+; bring sack lunch & water, MB book, Blue card, and Aviation MB workbook , completion of the workbook is required for sign off by the MB counselor; the material to complete the workbook will be covered in class with 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

 

 

Texas Fins Feathers & Conservation: Merit Badge University & Trail to First Class Day

3/23 8:30am – 5:00pm @ Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center 5550 FM2495 Athens

Cost $20/scout, $5/adult scout leader (lunch and a patch included)

Register info at circleten.org beginning in January.

 

 

2019 Conservation Day at Camp James Ray:  9:00am – 4:00pm; $20/scout lunch provided

Register on Circle Ten CampMaster

(May 18) Forestry, Weather, Soil & Water Conservation, Geology

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Popcorn Important Dates:

12/11 – All money due

Contact: Kathy Whitgrove 214-632-0662

 

 

Christmas Family Campout 12/8-9 @ Camp Wisdom  Hillcrest Campsite & Pavilion which is South of the main parking lot, not far from the swimming pool, see map here

Bring the whole family!  Camp Saturday night or just come for the day!

Dinner and games Saturday

Dutch oven cooking contest for both youth and adults!

Bring a side dish/dessert to share; Fun gift exchange: everyone who wants to participate bring a gift valued at approx. $10

Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

 

Alaska Prep Hike (Cub Scouts invited) – 12/15 @ Dogwood Canyon 1pm to 3pm

This is a beautiful 2 mile loop around the top of a small hill.  Fantastic views and great bird watching!  1206 W.FM 1382 Cedar Hill TX 76104  Donations accepted.

 

 

Volunteer Opportunity – Wreaths Across America 12/15 11:00am @ Oak Grove Memorial Gardens 1413 E Irving Blvd or @ Sparkman Hillcrest Cemetery 7405 W Northwest Hwy Dallas

Lay remembrance wreaths on graves of our country’s fallen heroes.

Here is the link to volunteer

 

 

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

Turn in a copy of your BSA medical form.  We should already have it if you went to summer camp.  More information can be found here Winter Camp Program Addendum

 

 

Recharter Time – Scouts need to catch up on their dues asap or pay their recharter fee of $33.

 

 

 

Upcoming Events  

12/8-9              Christmas Family Campout @ Camp Wisdom Hillcrest Campsite

12/4                 PLC / Troop Meeting

12/11               Troop Meeting

12/15               Alaska Prep Hike @ Dogwood Canyon 1pm-3pm

12/18               Troop Meeting

12/25               Merry Christmas!

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

1/1                   Happy New Year!

1/8                   PLC / Troop Meeting

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration  required* for these workshops. Most require pre-work. Don’t forget your Blue Card

 

Merit Badge Mania Duck Creek District:  Jan. 26 @ LDS Church Garland;  Cost $10 lunch provided;  Register on CampMaster between 12/6-1/12

(Art, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, E Prep, Entrepreneurship & American Business, Environmental Science, Plumbing, Sustainability, Theater, Citizenship in the World, Communication & Public Speaking, Disabilities Awareness, Fingerprinting, Moviemaking, Oceanography, Scouting Heritage, Sustainability, Cooking, Genealogy, Pioneering)

 

 

Cavanaugh Flight Museum: $6 per scout; to register call 972-380-8800; 4572 Claire Chennault, Addison 75001  Flyer with more details

(2^nd Saturday of each month) Aviation

Limited to 12 scouts age 12+; bring sack lunch & water, MB book, Blue card, and Aviation MB workbook , completion of the workbook is required for sign off by the MB counselor; the material to complete the workbook will be covered in class with 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

 

 

Texas Fins Feathers & Conservation: Merit Badge University & Trail to First Class Day

3/23 8:30am – 5:00pm @ Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center 5550 FM2495 Athens

Cost $20/scout, $5/adult scout leader (lunch and a patch included)

Register info at circleten.org beginning in January.

 

 

2019 Conservation Day at Camp James Ray:  9:00am – 4:00pm; $20/scout lunch provided

Register on Circle Ten CampMaster

(May 18) Forestry, Weather, Soil & Water Conservation, Geology

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Popcorn Important Dates:

12/1 – Popcorn Pick Up

12/11 – All money due

Contact: Kathy Whitgrove 214-632-0662

 

This weekend’s backpacking trip has been cancelled due to high water levels.

  

Christmas Family Campout 12/8-9 @ Camp Wisdom

Bring the whole family!  Camp Saturday night or just come for the day!

Dinner and games Saturday

Dutch oven cooking contest for both youth and adults!

Bring a side dish/dessert to share; Fun gift exchange: everyone who wants to participate bring a gift valued at approx. $10

 

 

Alaska Prep Hike (Cub Scouts invited) – 12/15 @ Dogwood Canyon 1pm to 3pm

This is a beautiful 2 mile loop around the top of a small hill.  Fantastic views and great bird watching!  1206 W.FM 1382 Cedar Hill TX 76104  Donations accepted.

 

 

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

If you haven’t already, email your merit badge choices (top 3 plus 2 alternate) to Mrs. Cleveland

Turn in a copy of your BSA medical form.  We should already have it if you went to summer camp.  More information can be found here Winter Camp Program Addendum

 

Recharter Time – Scouts need to catch up on their dues asap or pay their recharter fee of $33.

 

Upcoming Events  

12/8-9              Christmas Family Campout @ Camp Wisdom

12/4                 PLC / Troop Meeting

12/11               Troop Meeting

12/15               Alaska Prep Hike @ Dogwood Canyon 1pm-3pm

12/18               Troop Meeting

12/25               Merry Christmas!

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

1/1                   Happy New Year!

1/8                   PLC / Troop Meeting

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration  required* for these workshops. Most require pre-work. Don’t forget your Blue Card

 

Circle Ten Council Merit Badge University:  Dec.1 @ Camp Wisdom Cost $20 lunch provided

See Flyer for merit badges offered & for more information; registration required on CampMaster

Merit Badge Mania Duck Creek District:  Jan. 26 @ LDS Church Garland;  Cost $10 lunch provided;  Register on CampMaster between 12/6-1/12

(Art, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, E Prep, Entrepreneurship & American Business, Environmental Science, Plumbing, Sustainability, Theater, Citizenship in the World, Communication & Public Speaking, Disabilities Awareness, Fingerprinting, Moviemaking, Oceanography, Scouting Heritage, Sustainability, Cooking, Genealogy, Pioneering)

 

Cavanaugh Flight Museum: $6 per scout; to register call 972-380-8800; 4572 Claire Chennault, Addison 75001  Flyer with more details

(2^nd Saturday of each month) Aviation

Limited to 12 scouts age 12+; bring sack lunch & water, MB book, Blue card, and Aviation MB workbook , completion of the workbook is required for sign off by the MB counselor; the material to complete the workbook will be covered in class with 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

Texas Fins Feathers & Conservation: Merit Badge University & Trail to First Class Day

3/23 8:30am – 5:00pm @ Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center 5550 FM2495 Athens

Cost $20/scout, $5/adult scout leader (lunch and a patch included)

Register info at circleten.org beginning in January.

2019 Conservation Day at Camp James Ray:  9:00am – 4:00pm; $20/scout lunch provided

Register on Circle Ten CampMaster

(May 18) Forestry, Weather, Soil & Water Conservation, Geology

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Popcorn Important Dates:

12/1 – Popcorn Pick Up

12/11 – All money due

Contact: Kathy Whitgrove 214-632-0662

 

 

Personal Fitness MB – 11/27 troop meeting.  Under you uniform, wear clothes suitable to exercise in.  Bring a copy of the Personal Fitness MB workbook.  The entire troop can participate, even scouts who already have this merit badge by recording times, jogging alongside, and offering encouragement.

 

 

Cub Scout Hike (Alaska Prep) 11/17 – 9am @ Mike Lewis Park in Grand Prairie  *location has been moved* so everyone can get to the Dutch Oven Cooking Event on time

Meet at the trail head located at the Roy Orr and Glacier Park Ln parking lot, by a pavilion and jungle gym.  We will hike about 4 miles.  Bring water and a snack.

Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

 

Dutch Oven Cooking Recruiting Event – 11/17 @ Woodhaven 1-4pm (Setup will start at noon)

Scouts are needed to come out and help Webelos cook.  This counts as service hours.

We are expecting a good turn out so please come and help if you can.

Contact Mr Whitgrove for more information:

 

 

Christmas Family Campout 12/8-9 @ Camp Wisdom

Bring the whole family!  Camp Saturday night or just come for the day!

Dinner and games Saturday

Dutch oven cooking contest for both youth and adults!

Bring a side dish/dessert to share; Fun gift exchange: everyone who wants to participate bring a gift valued at approx. $10

 

 

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

If you haven’t already, email your merit badge choices (top 3 plus 2 alternate) to Mrs. Cleveland

Turn in a copy of your BSA medical form.  We should already have it if you went to summer camp.  More information can be found here Winter Camp Program Addendum

 

 

Recharter Time – Scouts need to catch up on their dues by Thanksgiving or they will have to pay their recharter fee of $33.

 

 

Upcoming Events  

11/17               Cub Scout Hike (Alaska Prep) @ Mike Lewis Park Grand Prairie

11/17               Dutch Oven Cooking Recruiting event @ Woodhaven noon-4pm

11/20               Troop Meeting / Game Night (bring a board game to play)

11/22               Happy Thanksgiving!

11/27               Troop Meeting / Personal Fitness MB

12/8-9              Christmas Family Campout @ Camp Wisdom

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

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration  required* for these workshops. Most require pre-work. Don’t forget your Blue Card

 

Circle Ten Council Merit Badge University:  Dec.1 @ Camp Wisdom *Registration Open Now*

See Flyer for merit badges offered & for more information; registration required on CampMaster

 

Cavanaugh Flight Museum: $6 per scout; to register call 972-380-8800; 4572 Claire Chennault, Addison 75001  Flyer with more details

(2^nd Saturday of each month) Aviation

Limited to 12 scouts age 12+; bring sack lunch & water, MB book, Blue card, and Aviation MB workbook , completion of the workbook is required for sign off by the MB counselor; the material to complete the workbook will be covered in class with 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

 

 

Texas Fins Feathers & Conservation: Merit Badge University & Trail to First Class Day

3/23 8:30am – 5:00pm @ Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center 5550 FM2495 Athens

Cost $20/scout, $5/adult scout leader (lunch and a patch included)

Register info at circleten.org beginning in January.

 

2019 Conservation Day at Camp James Ray:  9:00am – 4:00pm; $20/scout lunch provided

Register on Circle Ten CampMaster

(May 18) Forestry, Weather, Soil & Water Conservation, Geology

 

 

 

Advancement Report

Ethan B – Geology

Jacob K – Cooking

Aidan R – Geology

Matthew C – Small Boat Sailing