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

 

 

CTX (Circle Ten Xperience) 11/9-11 @ Texas Motor Speedway; Cost $40

Meet at Woodhaven at 6pm Friday so we may depart at 7pm

Arrive back to Woodhaven Sunday about 10am

5K Fun Run, Obstacle Course, Cardboard City, Crafts, Pioneering Exhibition, Monkey Bridges, Catapults, STEM activities, Video game trucks, Fast Robe Helios, Motocross, Human Foosball

There will also be lots of vendors and an Arena Show and a fireworks show Saturday night

Contact: Mr. Chapman 214-649-6529

 

 

Racers Reunion Banquet Flag Ceremony – 11/10 A few scouts are needed to perform a flag ceremony; 1551 Corporate Dr. Suite 125 Irving 75038

Contact Mr Whitgrove for more information:

 

 

Personal Fitness MB – 11/13 and 11/27 troop meetings.  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 @ Forth Worth Nature Center; Cost $5/person

This is a 6 mile hike.  Meet at the Hardwicke Interpretive Center.  Bring a sack lunch.

Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

 

Dutch Oven Cooking Recruiting Event – 11/17 @ Woodhaven 1-4pm

Scouts are needed to come out and help Webelos cook.

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

News Cont.

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  

11/9-11            CTX @ Texas Motor Speedway

11/10               Racers Reunion Banquet Flag Ceremony

11/13               Troop Meeting / Personal Fitness MB

11/17               Cub Scout Hike (Alaska Prep) @ Fort Worth Nature Center 9am

11/17               Dutch Oven Cooking Recruiting event @ Woodhaven 1-4pm

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

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities Cont.

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

Nicholas B – Cooking

Aiden B – Citizenship in the World, First Aid

Colby C – Cooking

Jacob K – Cooking

Aidan R – Geology

Isaiah S – Geology, Aviation

Brian N – Astronomy, 50 Miler Award

Adam N – 50 Miler Award

Colton N – 50 Miler Award

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Popcorn Time! – Order forms are due to Kathy by Friday afternoon.

Important dates:

12/1 – Popcorn Pick Up

12/11 – All money due

Email any outstanding forms to Kathy Whitgrove 214-632-0662

 

 

Cub Scout Funday this Saturday – @ Camp Wisdom 9:00am to 1:00pm

We need scouts to come out and help run the troop game.  Great recruiting opportunity!

Contact: Mr. Chapman 214-649-6529

 

CTX (Circle Ten Xperience) 11/9-11 @ Texas Motor Speedway

Activities include:  5K Fun Run, Obstacle Course, Cardboard City, Crafts, Pioneering Exhibition, Monkey Bridges, Catapults, STEM activities, Video game trucks, Fast Robe Helios, Motocross, Human Foosball

There will also be lots of vendors and an Arena Show and a fireworks show Saturday night

Sign-up at the next troop meeting

Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

Racers Reunion Banquet Flag Ceremony – 11/10 A few scouts are needed to perform a flag ceremony; 1551 Corporate Dr. Suite 125 Irving 75038

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

Email your merit badge choices (top 3 plus 2 alternate) to Mrs. Cleveland

The list of merit badges offered can be found on pages 4-6 of the Winter Camp Program Addendum

 

 

 

Adult Training Update – All adults planning on going on any troop campouts need to have this training.  The new Youth Protection Training must be completed online by Oct 1 Hazardous Weather training is now also required.  Login to myscouting.org to take your training.

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events  

11/3                 Cub Scout Fun Day @ Camp Wisdom 9:00am-1:00pm

11/3                 Luke’s Eagle COH 6:00pm @ Woodhaven

11/9-11            CTX @ Texas Motor Speedway

11/10               Racers Reunion Banquet Flag Ceremony

11/17               Dutch Oven Cooking Recruiting event @ Woodhaven 1-6pm

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

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Popcorn Time! – Order forms and prize choices are due at the next troop meeting 10/30

Scouts receive 32% of his sales into his Scout account.

Everyone is encouraged to set up an online account at www.trails-end.com. You can attach it to all your social media and send out emails to friends and relatives. Great for anyone who wants to pay with a credit card. There are prizes just for online sales & all totals go towards all prizes.

Important dates:

10/30 – Order forms and prize choices are due to Kathy

12/1 – Popcorn Pick Up

12/11 – All money due

Contact: Kathy Whitgrove 214-632-0662

 

CTX (Circle Ten Xperience) 11/9-11 @ Texas Motor Speedway

Activities include:  5K Fun Run, Obstacle Course, Cardboard City, Crafts, Pioneering Exhibition, Monkey Bridges, Catapults, STEM activities, Video game trucks, Fast Robe Helios, Motocross, Human Foosball

There will also be lots of vendors and an Arena Show and a fireworks show Saturday night

Sign-up at the next troop meeting

Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

 

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

Bring your merit badge choices (top 3 plus 2 alternate) to the next troop meeting or email your choices to Mrs. Cleveland

The list of merit badges offered can be found on pages 4-6 of the Winter Camp Program Addendum

 

Adult Training Update – All adults planning on going on any troop campouts need to have this training.  The new Youth Protection Training must be completed online by Oct 1 Hazardous Weather training is now also required.  Login to myscouting.org to take your training.

 

 

Upcoming Events  

10/30               Troop Meeting / Popcorn order forms due / Movie Night “Ghostbusters”

11/3                 Luke’s Eagle COH 6:00pm @ Woodhaven

11/17               Dutch Oven Cooking Recruiting event @ Woodhaven 1-6pm

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Website:   irvingtroop508.org                                                    Facebook:  Troop 508 Irving

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Popcorn Time! – Sell popcorn to pay for campouts, summer camp, winter camp, etc.!

Scouts receive 32% of his sales into his Scout account.

Everyone is encouraged to set up an online account at www.trails-end.com. You can attach it to all your social media and send out emails to friends and relatives. Great for anyone who wants to pay with a credit card. There are prizes just for online sales & all totals go towards all prizes.

Important dates:

10/30 – Order forms and prize choices are due to Kathy

12/1 – Popcorn Pick Up

12/11 – All money due

Contact: Kathy Whitgrove 214-632-0662

 

Backpacking Trip has been POSTPONED

Due to the recent heavy rains, the lake that runs along the trail is 15 ft above full, flooding parts of the trail.

 

 

CTX (Circle Ten Xperience) 11/9-11 @ Texas Motor Speedway

Activities include:  5K Fun Run, Obstacle Course, Cardboard City, Crafts, Pioneering Exhibition, Monkey Bridges, Catapults, STEM activities, Video game trucks, Fast Robe Helios, Motocross, Human Foosball

There will also be lots of vendors and an Arena Show and a fireworks show Saturday night

Sign-up at the next troop meeting

Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

 

Christmas Family Campout 12/8-9 @ Camp Wisdom

Bring the whole family!  Camp 1 or 2 nights 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 12/26-31 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp

Start thinking about the merit badges you want to take.  A list of the merit badges offered can be found on pages 4-6 of the Winter Camp Program Addendum

Sign-up at the next troop meeting

 

 

Adult Training Update – All adults planning on going on any troop campouts need to have this training.  The new Youth Protection Training must be completed online by Oct 1 Hazardous Weather training is now also required.  Login to myscouting.org to take your training.

 

Dick’s Sporting Goods Scout Appreciation Days: Saturday 10/20 thru Sunday 10/21 see Flyer for coupon and more details

 

Upcoming Events  

10/23               Troop Meeting

10/30               Troop Meeting – Movie Night

11/3                 Luke’s Eagle COH 6:00pm @ Woodhaven

12/8-9              Christmas Family Campout @ Camp Wisdom

12/26-31          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)

 

Jamboree on the Air :  Explore the science of amateur radio; 10am-5pm @Connor Pavilion in Lewisville Lake Park; contact Mike Reitz 214-535-1368 w5evt@sbcglobalnet for questions

(Oct. 20) Radio

 

Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Popcorn Time! – Sell popcorn to pay for campouts, summer camp, winter camp, etc.!

Scouts receive 32% of his sales into his Scout account.

Everyone is encouraged to set up an online account at www.trails-end.com. You can attach it to all your social media and send out emails to friends and relatives. Great for anyone who wants to pay with a credit card. There are prizes just for online sales & all totals go towards all prizes.

Important dates:

10/30 – Order forms and prize choices are due to Kathy

12/1 – Popcorn Pick Up

12/11 – All money due

Contact: Kathy Whitgrove 214-632-0662

 

Backpacking Trip 10/19-21 @ Cross Timbers Trail;

Cost $20(does not include trail food for each participant)

depart Woodhaven 6AM Sat, arrive back at Woodhaven 8PM Sun

This is a great opportunity to challenge yourself.

The troop has gear to lend, please contact Blaine or Bret if needed

 

 

CTX (Circle Ten Xperience) 11/9-11 @ Texas Motor Speedway

Activities include:  5K Fun Run, Obstacle Course, Cardboard City, Crafts, Pioneering Exhibition, Monkey Bridges, Catapults, STEM activities, Video game trucks, Fast Robe Helios, Motocross, Human Foosball

There will also be lots of vendors and an Arena Show and a fireworks show Saturday night

Sign-up at the next troop meeting

Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

Christmas Family Campout 12/8-9 @ Camp Wisdom

Bring the whole family!  Camp 1 or 2 nights 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 12/26-31 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp

Sign-up at the next troop meeting

 

 

Adult Training Update – All adults planning on going on any troop campouts need to have this training.  The new Youth Protection Training must be completed online by Oct 1 Hazardous Weather training is now also required.  Login to myscouting.org to take your training.

 

Dick’s Sporting Goods Scout Appreciation Days: Saturday 10/20 thru Sunday 10/21 see Flyer for coupon and more details

 

 

Upcoming Events  

10/13               Alaska Prep Cub Hike 10am @ Mike Lewis Park Grand Prairie(meet at the trailhead located at the corner of Roy Orr Blvd & Glacier Park Ln by a pavilion & playground)

10/16               Troop Meeting

10/19-21          Backpacking Trip @ Cross Timbers Trail

10/23               Troop Meeting

10/30               Troop Meeting

11/3                 Luke’s Eagle COH 6:00pm @ Woodhaven

12/26-31          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

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)

 

Jamboree on the Air :  Explore the science of amateur radio; 10am-5pm @Connor Pavilion in Lewisville Lake Park; contact Mike Reitz 214-535-1368 w5evt@sbcglobalnet for questions

(Oct. 20) Radio

 

Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving