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

 

 

Beach Campout – Sea Rim State Park 10/6-8 Cost $50

Bring your fishing gear, Frisbee, football, kite or anything of the sort that you might want to play with on the beach.

Meet at Woodhaven @ 6:00 AM Saturday so we may depart by 7:00AM.

*Please be on time* Eat breakfast before you arrive

We will depart from the beach around 10:00 AM Monday.

ETA back at Woodhaven is 6PM on Monday but because it is such a long drive, we may arrive  earlier or later.

We will have the scouts TXT you when we leave lunch at a rest stop for sandwiches on the way.

Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

 

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  

10/6-8              Beach Campout @ Sea Rim State Park

10/9                 Troop Meeting

10/13               Alaska Prep Cub Hike @ Cedar Ridge Preserve

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 Woodhaven @ 6pm

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

 

Cavanaugh Flight Museum: $5 per scout; to register call 972-380-8800; 4572 Claire Chennault, Addison 75001

(2^nd Saturday of each month) Aviation

Limited to 10 scouts age 12+; bring sack lunch & water, MB book, MB worksheet, Blue card

 

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

 

 

Troop Court of Honor is 9/25.  Bi-annual formal event where family and friends are encouraged to attend and support the scouts. Scouts should be in full uniform (mb sash, neckerchief)

 

Trinity Trash Bash – 9/29 9am to noon @ T.W. Richardson Grove Park located at the NE corner of the intersection of Hwy 161 and I-635.

Please bring: your signed release form, a canned food to donate, a reusable water bottle, long pants are recommended and closed-toed shoes, and rain gear.

Lunch will be provided!  Earn conservation service hours!

Contact: Mrs. Bolton 469-844-5425

 

Alaska Trip – For those planning on going to Alaska next summer, a $100/person deposit is due by the end of September.  Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

Adult Training Update – 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.

 

Life to Eagle Presentation – 10/2 troop meeting. A guest speaker will present information on the path from Life to Eagle. This is helpful to all scouts and parents regardless of current rank.  Parents are encouraged to stay for the presentation.

 

 

 

Upcoming Events  

9/25                 Court of Honor.

9/29                 Trinity Trash Bash 9am-noon; Alaska Prep Cub Hike @ LLELA

9/30                 Troop Committee Meeting 7:00pm @ Woodhaven

10/2                 PLC / Troop Meeting / Life to Eagle Presentation

10/6-8              Beach Campout @ Sea Rim State Park

10/9                 Troop Meeting

10/13               Alaska Prep Cub Hike @ Cedar Ridge Preserve

10/16               Troop Meeting

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s: Class size is limited. Contact your local store to reserve a space.

All classes begin at 6pm

(Sept. 25) Fishing, (Sept. 26) Rifle Shooting, (Sept. 27) Fish & Wildlife Management

 

 

 

Cavanaugh Flight Museum: $5 per scout; to register call 972-380-8800; 4572 Claire Chennault, Addison 75001

(2^nd Saturday of each month) Aviation

Limited to 10 scouts age 12+; bring sack lunch & water, MB book, MB worksheet, Blue card

 

Medieval Times:  $31.95 per person for exclusive scout show and MB workshop; to register

(Sept. 22) Animal Science

 

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

 

 

 

Advancement Report

Luke B. – Eagle Scout Rank

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

 

 

Canoe Campout 9/14-16 @ Broken Bow OK, Wild Goose Canoe & Kayak .Cost: $50/person

Friday arrive at Woodhaven at 6:00pm so we can depart by 7:00pm

Sunday arrive back at Woodhaven around 1:00pm

Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

 

Troop Elections are 9/18 – Scouts will elect a Senior Patrol Leader and the Patrol Leaders.

For Scouts who are interested in a position of responsibility, there will be cards to put your name on and anything you would like to say about why you want that position.  This is a great opportunity to take a leadership role in the troop!

 

 

Troop Court of Honor is 9/25.  Bi-annual formal event where family and friends are encouraged to attend and support the scouts. Scouts should be in full uniform (mb sash, neckerchief)

 

Pictures needed!  We need pictures for the Court of Honor slideshow. Pictures can be from any troop activities from the last 6 months (since the last COH).

Send pictures to

 

Alaska Trip – For those planning on going to Alaska next summer, a $100/person deposit is due by the end of September.  Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

Adult Training Update – 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  

9/14-16            Canoe Campout @ Wild Goose Canoe & Kayak Broken Bow OK

9/18                 Troop Meeting / Elections

9/25                 Court of Honor.

9/29                 Trinity Trash Bash 9am-noon; Alaska Prep Cub Hike LLELA

10/2                 PLC / Troop Meeting

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

Cavanaugh Flight Museum: $5 per scout; to register call 972-380-8800; 4572 Claire Chennault, Addison 75001

(2^nd Saturday of each month) Aviation

Limited to 10 scouts age 12+; bring sack lunch & water, MB book, MB worksheet, Blue card

 

Medieval Times:  $31.95 per person for exclusive scout show and MB workshop; to register

(Sept. 22) Animal Science

 

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

 

OA Fall Fellowship 2018 –  You can still register! $45 walk-up price

Scout Wars Return of the Arrowman;  TRJ Scout Camp Sept.7-9.

Pool, Lodgeball, Capture the Death Star Plans, Assault on the Death Star, Waterfront, Lightsaber Duels, Shooting Sports, Movie Marathon, Cantina Action, Speeder Building, Costume Contest, Limited Edition Patch, and more!

More info and to register  www.miki.org/fallfell

 

Canoe Campout 9/14-16 @ Broken Bow OK, Wild Goose Canoe & Kayak .Cost: $50/person

Depart Woodhaven at 7:00pm Friday

Arrive back at Woodhaven at 1:00pm Sunday

Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

Troop Elections are 9/18 – Scouts will elect a Senior Patrol Leader and the Patrol Leaders.

For Scouts who are interested in a position of responsibility, there will be cards to put your name on and anything you would like to say about why you want that position.  This is a great opportunity to take a leadership role in the troop!

 

Troop Court of Honor is 9/25.  Bi-annual formal event where family and friends are encouraged to attend and support the scouts. Scouts should be in full uniform (mb sash, neckerchief)

Advancements must be turned in by the 9/11 meeting for them to be recognized at this COH.

 

Pictures needed!  We need pictures for the Court of Honor slideshow. Pictures can be from any troop activities from the last 6 months (since the last COH).

Send pictures to

 

Alaska Trip – For those planning on going to Alaska next summer, a $100/person deposit is due by the end of September.  Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

Adult Training Update – 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  

9/4                   PLC / Troop Meeting

9/11                 Troop Meeting

9/14-16            Canoe Campout @ Wild Goose Canoe & Kayak Broken Bow OK

9/18                 Troop Meeting / Elections

9/25                 Court of Honor.

9/29                 Trinity Trash Bash 9am-noon; Alaska Prep Cub Hike LLELA

10/2                 PLC / Troop Meeting

 

 

  

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

Cavanaugh Flight Museum: $5 per scout; to register call 972-380-8800; 4572 Claire Chennault, Addison 75001

(2^nd Saturday of each month) Aviation

Limited to 10 scouts age 12+; bring sack lunch & water, MB book, MB worksheet, Blue card

 

Medieval Times:  $31.95 per person for exclusive scout show and MB workshop; to register

(Sept. 22) Animal Science

 

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

 

 

A Scout is Reverent…

Religious Emblems Programs: Bring your bible and workbook to meetings.

Contact: Mr. Fletcher 

 

 

OA Fall Fellowship 2018 –  Scout Wars Return of the Arrowman

TRJ Scout Camp Sept.7-9. Cost: $35

Pool, Lodgeball, Capture the Death Star Plans, Assault on the Death Star, Waterfront, Lightsaber Duels, Shooting Sports, Movie Marathon, Cantina Action, Speeder Building, Costume Contest, Limited Edition Patch, and more!

Register at www.miki.org/fallfell

 

 

Canoe Campout 9/14-16 @ Broken Bow OK, Wild Goose Canoe & Kayak .Cost: $50/person

Depart Woodhaven at 7:00pm Friday

Arrive back at Woodhaven at 1:00pm Sunday

Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

 

Troop Elections are 9/18 – Scouts will elect a Senior Patrol Leader and the Patrol Leaders.

For Scouts who are interested in a position of responsibility, there will be cards to put your name on and anything you would like to say about why you want that position.  This is a great opportunity to take a leadership role in the troop!

 

 

Troop Court of Honor is 9/25.  Bi-annual formal event where family and friends are encouraged to attend and support the scouts. Scouts be in full uniform (mb sash, neckerchief)

Advancements must be turned in by the 9/11 meeting for them to be recognized at this COH.

 

 

Adult Training Update – 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  

9/4                   PLC / Troop Meeting

9/11                 Troop Meeting

9/14-16            Canoe Campout @ Wild Goose Canoe & Kayak Broken Bow OK

9/18                 Troop Meeting / Elections

9/25                 Court of Honor.

9/29                 Trinity Trash Bash 9am-noon; Alaska Prep Cub Hike LLELA

10/2                 PLC / Troop Meeting

 

 

  

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

Cavanaugh Flight Museum: $5 per scout; to register call 972-380-8800; 4572 Claire Chennault, Addison 75001

(2^nd Saturday of each month) Aviation

Limited to 10 scouts age 12+; bring sack lunch & water, MB book, MB worksheet, Blue card

 

Medieval Times:  $31.95 per person for exclusive scout show and MB workshop; to register

(Sept. 22) Animal Science

 

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