This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Camp Card money due!  All money and unsold cards are now past due.

Please contact Mrs. Roman if you have not turned in everything:

 

First Class Rank Requirement Orienteering Course – This Saturday May 5^th, 10am-12pm

Meet at St. Ann’s Parish 180 Samuel Blvd. Coppell, Texas 75019

Questions?  Call Lynette Cleveland 214-717-8080

YOU MUST BRING A COMPASS AND PENCIL

A few older scouts are needed to come and help teach the younger scouts

 

Church Work Day – 5/12 9am-noon; Help give back to Woodhaven!  Let’s show them that we appreciate our chartered organization!  We will be working on the church grounds clearing out some areas and doing some weeding. Both adults and youth are encouraged to come out and help. Dress for outdoor work, bring gardening tools, and a water bottle. The troop will provide pizza for lunch. Earn service hours!

 

A Scout if Reverent…

Religious Emblems Programs – God and Church grade 6-8  / God and Life grade 9-12

Classes will begin during the summer months

Contact: Mr. Fletcher

 

Summer Camp 2018 is at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch June 10 – 16

Full cost is due so please pay within the next 2 meetings.

Cost is $265 per scout plus merit badges and $12/person for travel

Adults are $150 plus $12/person for travel

*Pre-participation physical is required for everyone attending – link to the Required Form*

 

Day Camp 6/18-22  – Junior helpers needed

Contact: Mrs. Whitgrove

 

A Scout is Courteous…  Keep up the good work scouts!  The church is appreciative!  Please bring a water bottle to meetings.  Woodhaven has asked us not to use their cups.  We need to be respectful of the church as a whole, this includes the kitchen area and the ice maker.

 

 

Upcoming Events  

5/8                   Troop Meeting

5/12                 Church Work Day @ Woodhaven 9am-noon

5/15                 Troop Meeting

5/19                 Carson’s Eagle Ceremony @ Woodhaven 3:30pm

5/22                 Troop Meeting

5/27                 Committee Meeting 7pm @ Woodhaven

5/29                 Troop Meeting

6/1-3                Diamond Campout @ Crater of Diamonds Arkansas

6/10-16            Summer Camp @ Sid Richardson Scout Ranch

Advancement Report  

Aiden C. – Citizenship in the Community

Colton R. – Citizenship in the Community

Luke B. – Communication

Riler H. – Emergency Preparedness

Pierce W. – Citizenship in the Community

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

Conservation Mgmt at Clements Scout Ranch:  $20/scout; lunch provided  more info

(May 12) Forestry, Soil & Water Conservation, Weather, Geology

 

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

(May 19 9am to noon) – Forestry

(November 12) – Nature

 

Perot Museum: $20 per scout, classes fill up quick;  to register

(May 27) Communication, Citizenship in the World

 

Ham-Com:  Free and lunch is provided, register early; to register

(June 9) Radio

 

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

(May 6, May 20, Sept. 22) Animal Science

 

Great American Trucking Show: Free and lunch is provided, space is limited; to register

(Aug 25) Traffic Safety, Truck Transportation

 

 

Frontiers of Flight Museum: $25 per scout, registration opens May1 & fills up quickly;  to register

(Sept 29) Aviation

 

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

BSA Swim Check – Thursday 4/26 at the North Lake pool (at North Lake college), I will be giving the swim test from 6:30pm-8:30pm.  Pool fee is $1/youth, $1.50/swimming adult. Those who can’t make it can take the test at summer camp. More info on the BSA Swim Check is at the bottom of this newsletter.

Contact: Mrs. Bolton 469-844-5425

 

Camp Card money due!

All money and unsold cards are due at the next troop meeting, May1.

Please contact Mrs. Roman if you have any questions:

 

First Class Rank Requirement Orienteering Course – Saturday May 5^th, 10am-12pm

Meet at St. Ann’s Parish 180 Samuel Blvd. Coppell, Texas 75019

Questions?  Call Lynette Cleveland 214-717-8080

YOU MUST BRING A COMPASS AND PENCIL

A few older scouts are needed to come and help teach the younger scouts

 

Church Work Day – 5/12 9am-noon; Help give back to Woodhaven!  Let’s show them that we appreciate our chartered organization!  We will be working on the church grounds clearing out some areas and doing some weeding. Both adults and youth are encouraged to come out and help. Dress for outdoor work, bring gardening tools, and a water bottle. The troop will provide pizza for lunch. Earn service hours

 

Summer Camp 2018 is at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch June 10 – 16

First payment of $95 is past due!  If you have not already paid it, please pay it now.

Cost is $265 per scout plus merit badges and travel.  Adults are $150 plus travel

*Pre-participation physical is required for everyone attending – link to the Required Form*

 

Day Camp 6/18-22  – Junior helpers needed

Contact: Mrs. Whitgrove

 

A Scout is Courteous…  Keep up the good work scouts!  The church is appreciative!  Please bring a water bottle to meetings.  Woodhaven has asked us not to use their cups.  We need to be respectful of the church as a whole, this includes the kitchen area and the ice maker.

 

Upcoming Events  

4/29                 Troop Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm

5/1                   PLC / Troop Meeting

5/12                 Church Work Day @ Woodhaven 9am-noon

5/19                 Carson’s Eagle Ceremony @ Woodhaven 3:30pm

6/1-3                Diamond Campout @ Crater of Diamonds Arkansas

6/10-16            Summer Camp @ Sid Richardson Scout Ranch

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

Conservation Mgmt at Clements Scout Ranch:  $20/scout; lunch provided  more info

(May 12) Forestry, Soil & Water Conservation, Weather, Geology

 

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

(April 21 1pm to 4pm) – Environmental Science

(May 19 9am to noon) – Forestry

(November 12) – Nature

 

Perot Museum: $20 per scout, classes fill up quick;  to register

(May 27) Communication, Citizenship in the World

 

Ham-Com:  Free and lunch is provided, register early; to register

(June 9) Radio

 

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

(Apr. 22, May 6, May 20, Sept. 22) Animal Science

 

Great American Trucking Show: Free and lunch is provided, space is limited; to register

(Aug 25) Traffic Safety, Truck Transportation

 

 

Frontiers of Flight Museum: $25 per scout, registration opens May1 & fills up quickly;  to register

(Sept 29) Aviation

 

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

 

Advancement Report  

Kyle C. – Scout Rank

Tyson B. – Environmental Science

Ian G. – Communication

Colton N. – Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Emergency Preparedness

Isaac R. – Cooking, Camping

Benjamin R. – Communication

Christopher R. – Communication

Pierce W. – Camping

 

WHAT IS A SWIM CHECK?

All youth and adult participants are classified as swimmers, beginners, or non-swimmers based on swimming ability confirmed by the BSA swim checks.  This classification is required for participation at summer camp and troop activities involving water.

SWIMMER: Jump feet first into water over the head in depth. Level off and swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating.

BEGINNER: Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and swim 25 feet on the surface. Stop, turn sharply, resume swimming, and return to the starting place.

NONSWIMMER: is anyone who has not passed the beginner or swimmer tests

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

A Scout is Thrifty…  Camp Card time!  Pay your way to summer camp by selling camp cards.

Deadline to turn in money/unsold cards is May1.

However you are welcome to turn in any unsold cards and money if you are done selling.

For available Booth Sale times please contact Mrs. Roman @ or sign up at the next troop meeting

 

Troop Swim Check – 4/21 9am-noon @ Camp Wisdom pool. Cost $5/participant.

Contact: Mrs. Bolton 469-844-5425

See below for specifics about the swim check

 

Cardboard Regatta – 4/21 1:00pm @ Camp Wisdom.  Bring a sack lunch

 

4/24 Troop Meeting will end with the Order of the Arrow Call Out – OA members in good standing are requested to wear their sash.  Scouts who were on the ballot in February should be there.

 

First Class Rank Requirement Orienteering Course – Saturday May 5^th, 10am-12pm

Meet at St. Ann’s Parish 180 Samuel Blvd. Coppell, Texas 75019

Questions?  Call Lynette Cleveland 214-717-8080

YOU MUST BRING A COMPASS AND PENCIL

A few older scouts are needed to come and help teach the younger scouts

 

Summer Camp 2018 is at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch June 10 – 16

Sign-up at the next troop meeting; First payment of $95 is past due!  If you haven’t already made the first payment, please pay it now.

Cost is $265 per scout plus merit badges and travel.  Adults are $150 plus travel

*Pre-participation physical is required for everyone attending – link to the Required Form*

 

Day Camp 6/18-22  – Junior helpers needed

Contact: Mrs. Whitgrove

 

A Scout is Courteous…  Keep up the good work scouts!  The church is appreciative!  Please bring a water bottle to meetings.  Woodhaven has asked us not to use their cups.  We need to be respectful of the church as a whole, this includes the kitchen area and the ice maker.

 

Upcoming Events  

4/21                 Swim Check / Cardboard Regatta @ Camp Wisdom

4/24                 Troop Meeting / OA Call-Out

4/29                 Troop Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm

5/1                   PLC / Troop Meeting

5/12                 Church Work Day @ Woodhaven 9am-noon

6/1-3                Diamond Campout @ Crater of Diamonds Arkansas

6/10-16            Summer Camp @ Sid Richardson Scout Ranch

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

Conservation Mgmt at Clements Scout Ranch:  $20/scout; lunch provided  more info

(May 12) Forestry, Soil & Water Conservation, Weather, Geology

 

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

(April 21 1pm to 4pm) – Environmental Science

(May 19 9am to noon) – Forestry

(November 12) – Nature

 

Perot Museum: $20 per scout, classes fill up quick;  to register

(May 27) Communication, Citizenship in the World

 

Ham-Com:  Free and lunch is provided, register early; to register

(June 9) Radio

 

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

(Apr. 22, May 6, May 20, Sept. 22) Animal Science

 

Great American Trucking Show: Free and lunch is provided, space is limited; to register

(Aug 25) Traffic Safety, Truck Transportation

 

 

Frontiers of Flight Museum: $25 per scout, registration opens May1 & fills up quickly;  to register

(Sept 29) Aviation

 

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

 

Advancement Report  

Colby C. – Communication

Luke B. – Cooking, National Outdoor Award for Camping

Ian G. – Citizenship in the Nation

Adam N. – Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Emergency Preparedness

Brian N. – Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World

Colton N. – Totin Chip

John W. – World Conservation Award

 

WHAT IS A SWIM CHECK?

All youth and adult participants are classified as swimmers, beginners, or non-swimmers based on swimming ability confirmed by the BSA swim checks.  This classification is required for participation at summer camp and troop activities involving water.

SWIMMER: Jump feet first into water over the head in depth. Level off and swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating.

BEGINNER: Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and swim 25 feet on the surface. Stop, turn sharply, resume swimming, and return to the starting place.

NONSWIMMER: is anyone who has not passed the beginner or swimmer tests

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

A Scout is Thrifty…  Camp Card time!  Pay your way to summer camp by selling camp cards.

If you are done selling, please bring back any unsold cards next week so other scouts can sell them.

For available Booth Sale times please contact Mrs. Roman @ or sign up at the next troop meeting

 

Backpacking Trip 4/14-15 @ Cross Timbers Trail

This is a challenging trip scheduled as a bonus activity for the month of April; each participant will be hiking on difficult terrain while carrying all of their gear/food.

Cost $20 includes pizza on the way back (does not include trail food for each participant)

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

Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

Troop Swim Check – 4/21 9am-noon @ Camp Wisdom pool. Cost $5/participant.

Contact: Mrs. Bolton 469-844-5425

See below for specifics about the swim check

 

Cardboard Regatta – 4/21 1:00pm @ Camp Wisdom.  Bring a sack lunch

 

4/24 Troop Meeting will end with the Order of the Arrow Call Out – OA members in good standing are requested to wear their sash.  Scouts who were on the ballot in February should be there.

 

First Class Rank Requirement Orienteering Course – Saturday May 5^th, 10am-12pm

Meet at St. Ann’s Parish 180 Samuel Blvd. Coppell, Texas 75019

Questions?  Call Lynette Cleveland 214-717-8080

YOU MUST BRING A COMPASS AND PENCIL

A few older scouts are needed to come and help teach the younger scouts

 

Summer Camp 2018 is at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch June 10 – 16

Sign-up at the next troop meeting; First payment of $95 is due now!

Cost is $265 per scout plus merit badges and travel.  Adults are $150 plus travel

 

Day Camp 6/18-22  – Junior helpers needed

Contact: Mrs. Whitgrove

 

A Scout is Courteous…  The troop has been doing a great job with this so keep up the good work!  The church is appreciative!  Please bring a water bottle to meetings.  Woodhaven has asked us not to use their cups.  We need to be respectful of the church as a whole, this includes the kitchen area and the ice maker.

 

 

Upcoming Events  

4/14-15            Backpacking Trip @ Cross Timbers

4/17                 Troop Meeting

4/21                 Swim Check / Cardboard Regatta @ Camp Wisdom

4/24                 Troop Meeting / OA Call-Out

4/29                 Troop Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm

5/1                   PLC / Troop Meeting

6/1-3                Diamond Campout @ Crater of Diamonds Arkansas

6/10-16            Summer Camp @ Sid Richardson Scout Ranch

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

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

(April 21 1pm to 4pm) – Environmental Science

(May 19 9am to noon) – Forestry

(November 12) – Nature

 

Perot Museum: $20 per scout, classes fill up quick;  to register

(May 27) Communication, Citizenship in the World

 

Ham-Com:  Free and lunch is provided, register early; to register

(June 9) Radio

 

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

(Apr. 22, May 6, May 20, Sept. 22) Animal Science

 

Great American Trucking Show: Free and lunch is provided, space is limited; to register

(Aug 25) Traffic Safety, Truck Transportation

 

 

Frontiers of Flight Museum: $25 per scout, registration opens May1 & fills up quickly;  to register

(Sept 29) Aviation

 

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

WHAT IS A SWIM CHECK?

All youth and adult participants are classified as swimmers, beginners, or non-swimmers based on swimming ability confirmed by the BSA swim checks.  This classification is required for participation at summer camp and troop activities involving water.

SWIMMER: Jump feet first into water over the head in depth. Level off and swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating.

BEGINNER: Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and swim 25 feet on the surface. Stop, turn sharply, resume swimming, and return to the starting place.

NONSWIMMER: is anyone who has not passed the beginner or swimmer tests

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

A Scout is Thrifty…  Camp Card time!  Pay your way to summer camp by selling camp cards.

Each card is $10, $5 goes directly into your scout account.  You are entered into a drawing for every 25 cards you sell (let Mrs. Roman know when you have sold 25 cards)

For available Booth Sale times please contact Mrs. Roman @ or sign up at the next troop meeting

 

Backpacking Trip 4/14-15 @ Cross Timbers Trail

This is a challenging trip scheduled as a bonus activity for the month of April; each participant will be hiking on difficult terrain while carrying all of their gear/food.

Cost $20 includes pizza on the way back (does not include trail food for each participant)

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

Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

Troop Swim Check – 4/21 9am-noon @ Camp Wisdom pool. Cost $5/participant.

Contact: Mrs. Bolton 469-844-5425

See below for specifics about the swim check

 

Cardboard Regatta – 4/21 1:00pm @ Camp Wisdom.  Bring a sack lunch

 

Summer Camp 2018 is at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch June 10 – 16

Sign-up at the next troop meeting; First payment of $95 is due now!

Cost is $265 per scout plus merit badges and travel.  Adults are $150 plus travel

 

A Scout is Courteous…  The troop has been doing a great job with this so keep up the good work!  The church is appreciative!  Please bring a water bottle to meetings.  Woodhaven has asked us not to use their cups.  We need to be respectful of the church as a whole, this includes the kitchen area and the ice maker.

 

Upcoming Events  

4/8                   ILST @ 1:00pm location TBD

4/14-15            Backpacking Trip @ Cross Timbers

4/17                 Troop Meeting

4/21                 Swim Check / Cardboard Regatta @ Camp Wisdom

4/25                 Troop Meeting

4/29                 Troop Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm

5/1                   PLC / Troop Meeting

6/1-3                Diamond Campout @ Crater of Diamonds Arkansas

6/10-16            Summer Camp @ Sid Richardson Scout Ranch

  

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

Perot Museum: $20 per scout, classes fill up quick;  to register

(May 27) Communication, Citizenship in the World

 

Ham-Com:  Free and lunch is provided, register early; to register

(June 9) Radio

 

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

(Apr. 22, May 6, May 20, Sept. 22) Animal Science

 

Great American Trucking Show: Free and lunch is provided, space is limited; to register

(Aug 25) Traffic Safety, Truck Transportation

 

 

Frontiers of Flight Museum: $25 per scout, registration opens May1 & fills up quickly;  to register

(Sept 29) Aviation

 

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

WHAT IS A SWIM CHECK?

All youth and adult participants are classified as swimmers, beginners, or non-swimmers based on swimming ability confirmed by the BSA swim checks.  This classification is required for participation at summer camp and troop activities involving water.

SWIMMER: Jump feet first into water over the head in depth. Level off and swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating.

BEGINNER: Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and swim 25 feet on the surface. Stop, turn sharply, resume swimming, and return to the starting place.

NONSWIMMER: is anyone who has not passed the beginner or swimmer tests.