This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Popcorn Time! – Scouts can fundraise to pay for campouts, summer camp, winter camp, etc. by selling popcorn!

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. This is great for anyone who wants to pay with a credit card. There are prizes just for online sales and all totals go towards all prizes.

Important dates:

8/21 – Popcorn Kick Off

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.

The God and Church class will attend a field trip to Potters House August 26^th for Sunday service. We will meet in uniform no later than 8:45AM. This will allow us to observe a new denomination. 6777 W. Kiest Blvd. Dallas TX 75236

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

 

 

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  

8/26                 Troop Committee Meeting 7:00pm @ Woodhaven

8/28                 Troop Meeting

9/4                   PLC / Troop Meeting

9/11                 Troop Meeting

9/14-16            Canoe Campout @ Worth Ranch/Brazos River

9/18                 Troop Meeting

9/25                 Court of Honor

 

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

 

 

Advancement Report

Mathew C. – Star Rank

Micah N. – Emergency Preparedness MB

Christopher R. – Cooking MB

Ian G. – Completed his Order of the Arrow Ordeal

Adam N. – Completed his Order of the Arrow Ordeal

 

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

A Scout is Reverent…

Religious Emblems Programs: Bring your bible and workbook to meetings and, if you haven’t already, the $4.50 to cover the cost of the workbook.

The God and Church class will attend a field trip to Potters House August 26^th for Sunday service. We will meet in uniform no later than 8:45AM. This will allow us to observe a new denomination. 6777 W. Kiest Blvd. Dallas TX 75236

Contact: Mr. Fletcher 

 

Gaming Campout – 8/17-19 @ Camp Wisdom Cost $20; McDonald Campsite

Bring a board game/card game to play

Meet at Camp Wisdom Friday 7pm  Pickup from Camp Wisdom Sunday 10am

Contacts:  Mr. Chapman  214-649-6529

 

Crew 508 Shooting Event – 8/19 Camp Wisdom this Sunday morning starting at 10 am.

Meet us at the Rifle and Shotgun ranges or call 214-632-0662 from the parking lot and we can guide you down to the ranges.

Wear comfortable clothes with tennis shoes or hiking boots.

Bring a water bottle, we will have water and snacks.
Venturing is an inclusive program through the BSA for males and females aged 14-21 (or 13 and completed the 8th grade) emphasizing four main areas known as the A-L-P-S model:  Adventure – Mentoring, leading, and participating in crew-led adventures; Leadership – Ongoing leadership development through training, mentoring, and hands-on leadership; Personal Growth – Goal-setting in support of personal growth; Service – Leading and participating in community service.  For more info  www.venturing.org

Or call/text/email Mrs. Whitgrove 214-632-0662  

 

Mr. James Sweat passed away August 8. He was a long-time member of Troop 508 and both his sons James Jr. and Sam are Eagle Scouts.  Mr. Sweat was a pioneer in Scouting, especially in working with the African-American community. In fact, his son James Jr. was the first African-American Eagle Scout from Irving.  Mr. Sweat was a fixture at the Cub Scout Day Camp supervising the arts and crafts activities for many years.  Mr. Sweat was very active in the Order of the Arrow. He founded and built the OA Indian Village at camp Trevor Reese Jones and staffed it many years for Winter Camp.

Mrs. Sweat has requested that Scouts in uniform participate in his funeral with a flag ceremony. This is a time for all Scouts to honor one of our own if you knew Mr. Sweat or not. Please make every effort to attend in uniform and offer service to his family. Funeral details below:

 

James E. Sweat
Funeral Saturday, August 18, 11:00 AM.
Dalworth Park Church of Christ
1930 W.E. Roberts Street  Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

 

News Cont.

OA Fall Fellowship 2018 –  Scout Wars Return of the Arrowman

TRJ Scout Camp Sept.7-9. Cost: $25 before 8/19, $35 after 8/19

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

 

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  

8/17-19            Gaming Campout @ Camp Wisdom, Pickup & Drop off at Camp Wisdom

8/19                 Crew 508 Shooting Event @ Camp Wisdom 10am

8/21                 Troop Meeting

8/26                 Troop Committee Meeting 7:00pm @ Woodhaven

8/28                 Troop Meeting

9/4                   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

 

 

Advancement Report

Pierce W. – Life Rank

Luke B. – Digital Technology MB, Programming MB, Cyber Chip

Mathew C. – Cyber Chip MB

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

 

A Scout is Reverent…

Religious Emblems Programs: Bring your bible and workbook to meetings and, if you haven’t already, the $4.50 to cover the cost of the workbook.

Contact: Mr. Fletcher 

 

 

Troop conducting Hike for Cub Scouts @8:30 PM (ALASKA PREP)

*Fee correction*  The cost to enter the state park is $7 per person for over 12 years old

Cedar Hill State Park 1570 FM1382Cedar Hill, TX 75104

Bring a headlamp or flashlight.  We will be hiking the Duck Pond Trail (2 miles).  We will meet at the trailhead and start the hike at sundown and hike in the dark.

Contact: Mrs. Bolton 469-844-5425

 

 

Gaming Campout – 8/17-19 @ Camp Wisdom Cost $20

Bring a board game/card game to play

Meet at Camp Wisdom Friday 7pm

Pickup from Camp Wisdom Sunday 10am

Contacts:  Mr. Chapman

 

 

OA Fall Fellowship 2018 –  Scout Wars Return of the Arrowman

TRJ Scout Camp Sept.7-9. Cost: $25 before 8/19, $35 after 8/19

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

 

 

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  

8/11                 Troop conducting Hike for Cub Scouts @8:30 PM (ALASKA PREP)

8/14                 Troop Meeting

8/17-19            Gaming Campout @ Camp Wisdom, Pickup & Drop off at Camp Wisdom

8/21                 Troop Meeting

8/26                 Troop Committee Meeting 7:00pm @ Woodhaven

8/28                 Troop Meeting

9/4                   PLC / Troop Meeting

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration is required* for these workshops.  Most require pre-work

 

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 first 10 scouts age 12 or over; 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

 

A Scout is Reverent…

Religious Emblems Programs: Bring your bible and workbook to meetings and, if you haven’t already, the $4.50 to cover the cost of the workbook.

Contact: Mr. Fletcher 

 

 

Troop conducting Hike for Cub Scouts @8:30 PM (ALASKA PREP) Cost: $5 (over 12 years old)

Cedar Hill State Park 1570 FM1382Cedar Hill, TX 75104

Bring a headlamp or flashlight.  We will be hiking the Duck Pond Trail (2 miles).  We will meet at the trailhead and start the hike at sundown and hike in the dark.

Contact: Mrs. Bolton 469-844-5425

 

 

Gaming Campout – 8/17-19 @ Camp Wisdom

Bring a board game/card game to play

Depart from Woodhaven Friday 7pm

Arrive back to Woodhaven Sunday 10am

Contacts:  Mr. Chapman , Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events  

8/7                   PLC / Troop Meeting

8/11                 Troop conducting Hike for Cub Scouts @8:30 PM (ALASKA PREP)

8/14                 Troop Meeting

8/17-19            Gaming Campout @ Camp Wisdom

8/21                 Troop Meeting

8/26                 Troop Committee Meeting 7:00pm @ Woodhaven

8/28                 Troop Meeting

9/4                   PLC / Troop Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration is required* for these workshops.  Most require pre-work

 

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 first 10 scouts age 12 or over; bring sack lunch & water, MB book, MB worksheet, Blue card

 

LLELA Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area: Registration is required by 11am the Friday before the class; go to their website for more information on registering

(November 12) – Nature

 

 

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

(Sept. 22) Animal Science

 

 

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advancement Report

Brian N – Chemistry MB, Small Boat Sailing

Colton N – Chemistry MB

Christopher R – Citizenship in the World MB, Communication MB, Family Life MB

Ian G – Standup Paddleboard

Noah K – Family Life MB

Trevor N – Family Life MB

Luke B – Personal Management MB

Ethan B – Completed his NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training)

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

 

A Scout is Reverent…

Religious Emblems Programs: Bring your bible and workbook to meetings and, if you haven’t already, the $4.50 to cover the cost of the workbook.

Contact: Mr. Fletcher 

 

 

Tyson’s Eagle Court of Honor

This Saturday 7/28 5:00pm @ Woodhaven

Please be in full field uniform(class A) including sash, neckerchief, socks, etc.

 

 

Luke’s Eagle Project (Build Day) – Saturday 7/28  9:00am – noon

@ Camp Wisdom Daffron Pavilion, the pavilion by the parking lot

Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, work gloves

Lunch will be provided; Earn conservation service hours

 

Luke’s Eagle Project (Deploy Day) – Saturday 8/4 9:00am – 1:00pm spread across both parks

Towne Lake and Northwest Park in Irving – we will start at one park and end at the other (the order will be decided the week before)

800 Esters Rd, Irving 75061; 2800 Cheyenne St, Irving 75062

Scouts will need transportation to second park

Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, clothes/shoes that can get wet

Lunch will be provided; Earn conservation service hours

Contact: Luke 469-844-5425

 

 

Troop conducting Hike for Cub Scouts @8:30 PM (ALASKA PREP) Cost: $5 (over 12 years old)

Cedar Hill State Park 1570 FM1382Cedar Hill, TX 75104

Bring a headlamp or flashlight.  We will be hiking the Duck Pond Trail (2 miles).  We will meet at the trailhead and start the hike at sundown and hike in the dark.

Contact: Mrs. Bolton 469-844-5425

 

 

Gaming Campout – 8/17-19 @ Camp Wisdom

Bring a board game/card game to play

Depart from Woodhaven Friday 7pm

Arrive back to Woodhaven Sunday 10am

Contacts:  Mr. Chapman , Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

 

Upcoming Events  

7/28                 Luke’s Eagle Project (Build Day) – 9am-noon @ Camp Wisdom

7/28                 Tyson’s Eagle Ceremony 5pm @ Woodhaven

7/31                 Troop Meeting

8/4                   Luke’s Eagle Project (Deploy Day) – 9am-1pm @ Towne Lake & Northwest Park

8/7                   PLC / Troop Meeting

8/11                 Troop conducting Hike for Cub Scouts @8:30 PM (ALASKA PREP)

8/14                 Troop Meeting

8/17-19            Gaming Campout @ Camp Wisdom

8/21                 Troop Meeting

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration is required* for these workshops.  Most require pre-work

 

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 first 10 scouts age 12 or over; bring sack lunch & water, MB book, MB worksheet, Blue card

 

LLELA Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area: Registration is required by 11am the Friday before the class; go to their website for more information on registering

(November 12) – Nature

 

 

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

(Sept. 22) Animal Science

 

 

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving