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;

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

This is a great opportunity to challenge yourself.

Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

Summer Camp 2018 is at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch

June 10 – 16; Cost is $265 per scout not including gas fee

Sign-up at the next troop meeting!

 

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  

3/27                 Troop Meeting

4/3                   PLC / Troop Meeting

4/8                   ILST @ 1:00pm location TBD

4/14-15            Backpacking Trip @ Cross Timbers

4/17                 Troop Meeting

4/21                 Swim Test / 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

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)

Sales Booth times: 3/24 Dick’s 5pm-9pm.  Sign up at the next troop meeting or contact Mrs. Roman @

Help needed!  6:00pm 3/27; Woodhaven has asked the Troop to pass out fliers to their surrounding neighborhood promoting their (3/31) Easter egg hunt.

Arrive 1hr before the troop meeting to put fliers on door knobs.

Earn an hour of service while helping out our chartered organization!

Troop Elections – next troop meeting, 3/27:  Elect your next SPL & 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!

Medieval Campout this weekend 3/23 – 25 @ Camp Constantin; Cost $20

Meet at Woodhaven Friday 6pm, Arrive back at Woodhaven Sunday noon

Troop 508 travels in uniform

Contact: Mr. Chapman ; Mr. Murphy

For those needing conservation service hrs – April 7, 9am-noon Texas Trash Off @ Trinity View Park 2221 E. Hwy 356 Irving 75060  more details

Summer Camp 2018 is at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch

June 10 – 16; Cost is $265 per scout

Sign-up at the next troop meeting!

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  

3/23-25            Medieval Campout @ Camp Constantin 6pm Friday – noon Sunday

3/25                 Troop Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm; All adults are welcome!

3/27                 Troop Meeting

4/3                   PLC / Troop Meeting

4/14-15            Backpacking Trip @ Cross Timbers

4/17                 Troop Meeting

4/21                 Swim Test / Cardboard Regatta @ Camp Wisdom

4/25                 Troop Meeting

 

 Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

Texas Fin-Fur-Con Merit Badge University and Trail to First Class Day:  Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens  For more information

(March 24) Archaeology, Archery, Bird Study, Energy, Environmental Science, Fish & Wildlife Management, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Forestry, Geocaching, Geology, Insect Study, Landscape Architecture, Mammal Study, Nature, Orienteering, Pioneering, Plant Science, Reptile & Amphibian Study, Soil & Water Conservation, Sustainability, Weather

 

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

Church Work Day has been postponed to a later to be determined date.

 

Emmanuel’s Eagle Scout Project – Sunday 3/18 10:00am(cook & pack) and 2:00pm(distribute)

Help cook and pack-up burgers & hot dogs at 10:00am at CAC Vineyard of Grace 2217 W Jefferson St. Grand Prairie

Help distribute the packed food at 2:00pm at Dallas County Hospital 5201 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas.  Come out and help if you are able to!

Contact:  Emmanuel (401)696-6079

 

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)

Sales Booth times: 3/17 Lowe’s 1pm-3:50pm; 3/24 Dick’s 5pm-9pm.  Sign up at the next troop meeting or contact Mrs. Roman @

 

Troop Court of Honor is 3/20.  Bi-annual formal event where family and friends are encouraged to attend and support the scouts. Scouts be in full uniform (mb sash, neckerchief)

 

Troop Elections are 3/27 – 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!

 

Medieval Campout 3/23 – 25 @ Camp Constantin; Cost $20; It is not too late to sign-up!

Meet at Woodhaven Friday 6pm, Arrive back at Woodhaven Sunday noon

Sign-up at the next troop meeting!

Contact: Mr. Chapman

 

For those needing conservation service hrs – April 7, 9am-noon Texas Trash Off @ Trinity View Park 2221 E. Hwy 356 Irving 75060  more details

 

Summer Camp 2018 is at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch

June 10 – 16; Cost is $265 per scout

Sign-up at the next troop meeting!

 

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  

3/20                 Court of Honor – please be on time in full uniform

3/23-25            Medieval Campout @ Camp Constantin 6pm Friday – noon Sunday

Upcoming Events Cont.

3/25                 Troop Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm

3/27                 Troop Meeting

4/3                   PLC / Troop Meeting

4/14-15            Backpacking Trip @ Cross Timbers

4/17                 Troop Meeting

4/21                 Swim Test / Cardboard Regatta @ Camp Wisdom

4/25                 Troop Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

Texas Fin-Fur-Con Merit Badge University and Trail to First Class Day:  Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens  For more information

(March 24) Archaeology, Archery, Bird Study, Energy, Environmental Science, Fish & Wildlife Management, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Forestry, Geocaching, Geology, Insect Study, Landscape Architecture, Mammal Study, Nature, Orienteering, Pioneering, Plant Science, Reptile & Amphibian Study, Soil & Water Conservation, Sustainability, Weather

 

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

Emmanuel’s Eagle Scout Project – Sunday 3/18 2:00pm

Come out and help feed the hungry, help cook burgers.  Chance to earn service hours.

 

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)

Sales Booth times: 3/9 Dick’s Sporting Goods 2000 Market Place Blvd 4pm-8pm; 3/10 Lowe’s 3500 W. Airport Fwy 10am-12:50; 3/17 Lowe’s 1pm-3:50pm; 3/24 Dick’s 5pm-9pm.  Sign up at the next troop meeting or contact Mrs. Roman @

 

Troop Court of Honor is 3/20.  Bi-annual formal event where family and friends are encouraged to attend and support the scouts. Scouts be in full uniform (mb sash, neckerchief)

 

Troop Elections are 3/27 – 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!

 

Medieval Campout 3/23 – 25 @ Camp Constantin; Cost $20

Meet at Woodhaven Friday 6pm, Arrive back at Woodhaven Sunday noon

Contact: Mr. Chapman

 

For those needing conservation service hrs – April 7, 9am-noon Texas Trash Off @ Trinity View Park 2221 E. Hwy 356 Irving 75060  more details

 

Summer Camp 2018 is at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch

June 10 – 16; Cost is $265 per scout

Sign-up at the next troop meeting!

 

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  

3/13                 Troop Meeting / Game Day – bring a board game to play

3/17                 Church Work Day

3/20                 Court of Honor

3/23-25            Medieval Campout @ Camp Constantin 6pm-noon

3/25                 Troop Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm

3/27                 Troop Meeting

4/3                   PLC / Troop Meeting

4/14-15            Backpacking Trip @ Cross Timbers

Upcoming Events Cont.

4/17                 Troop Meeting

4/21                 Swim Test / Cardboard Regatta @ Camp Wisdom

4/25                 Troop Meeting

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

Circle Ten MB Mania: Camp Wisdom; Cost $20 fee covers 1 full day course or 2 half day sessions; space is limited, prerequisites required, courses added often

(March 12-16)  contact: register at https://circle10.camp-master.com

Citizenship in the Community & Citizenship in the Nation M, T, W, Th, F; Citizenship in the World M, W; Communication M, W; Cooking W; Personal Management T, Th; Aviation M; Radio T, W; Stamp Collecting F; Nuclear Science F

 

Texas Fin-Fur-Con Merit Badge University and Trail to First Class Day:  Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens  For more information

(March 24) Archaeology, Archery, Bird Study, Energy, Environmental Science, Fish & Wildlife Management, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Forestry, Geocaching, Geology, Insect Study, Landscape Architecture, Mammal Study, Nature, Orienteering, Pioneering, Plant Science, Reptile & Amphibian Study, Soil & Water Conservation, Sustainability, Weather

 

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

 

 

Advancement Report  

Billy S. – Scout Rank and Tenderfoot Rank

Isaiah S. – Tenderfoot Rank, Climbing MB

Joey H. – Second Class Rank

Noah K. – Communication MB

Benjamin R. – Emergency Preparedness MB

Christopher R. – Emergency Preparedness MB

Micah N. – Wilderness Survival MB, Climbing MB

Colby C. – Wilderness Survival MB, Climbing MB

Ian G. – Climbing MB

Ethan B. – Climbing MB

Matthew C. – Climbing MB

Aiden B. – Climbing MB

Trevor N. – Climbing MB

Adam N. – Climbing MB

Brian N. – Climbing MB

Colton N. – Climbing MB

 

Website:   irvingtroop508.org                                                    Facebook:  Troop 508 Irving

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Dues are now $10 per month.

This is in concurrence with National increasing the membership fee for scouts.

 

Tyson’s Eagle Scout Project – This Saturday – Supply Delivery to DFW Humane Society 3/3

Contact: Tyson  214-226-0113

 

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)

Sales Booth times: 3/3 this Saturday Lowe’s 3500 W Airport Frwy 1pm-3:50pm,

3/9 Dick’s Sporting Goods 2000 Market Place Blvd 4pm-8pm.  Sign up at the next troop meeting or contact Mrs. Roman @

 

Medieval Campout 3/23 – 25 @ Camp Constantin; Cost $20

Meet at Woodhaven Friday 6pm, Arrive back at Woodhaven Sunday noon

Contact: Mr. Chapman

 

Troop Court of Honor is coming soon, 3/20 – any advancements or merit badges to be recognized at this COH need to be turned in to Mrs. Whitgrove no later than March 6

 

Pictures Needed for Court of Honor slideshow!

Please send pics from any troop events from the last 6 months to the troop Historian:  

 

Summer Camp 2018 is at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch

June 10 – 16; Cost is $265 per scout

Sign-up at the next troop meeting!

 

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  

3/6                   PLC / Troop Meeting / COH Rehearsal

3/13                 Troop Meeting

3/17                 Church Work Day

3/20                 Court of Honor

3/23-25            Medieval Campout @ Camp Constantin 6pm-noon

3/25                 Troop Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm

3/27                 Troop Meeting

4/3                   PLC / Troop Meeting

4/14-15            Backpacking Trip @ Cross Timbers

Upcoming Events Cont.

4/17                 Troop Meeting

4/21                 Swim Test / Cardboard Regatta @ Camp Wisdom

4/25                 Troop Meeting

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

Five Trails Spring MB College:  (March 3) Register now

9am-5pm @ Plymouth Park United Methodist Church, Irving 1615 W Airport Fwy

Fee: $5 per scout; scouts should be in full uniform, bring their lunch/beverage, MB books, paper & pen/pencil

 

 

Circle Ten MB Mania: Camp Wisdom; Cost $20 fee covers 1 full day course or 2 half day sessions; space is limited, prerequisites required, courses added often

(March 12-16)  contact: register at https://circle10.camp-master.com

Citizenship in the Community & Citizenship in the Nation M, T, W, Th, F; Citizenship in the World M, W; Communication M, W; Cooking W; Personal Management T, Th; Aviation M; Radio T, W; Stamp Collecting F; Nuclear Science F

 

 

Texas Fin-Fur-Con Merit Badge University and Trail to First Class Day:  Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center  For more information

(March 24) Archaeology, Archery, Bird Study, Energy, Environmental Science, Fish & Wildlife Management, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Forestry, Geocaching, Geology, Insect Study, Landscape Architecture, Mammal Study, Nature, Orienteering, Pioneering, Plant Science, Reptile & Amphibian Study, Soil & Water Conservation, Sustainability, Weather

 

 

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