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 – Pet Supply Drive @ Petsmart on 183 in South Irving 2/24 (10am-4pm) and Supply Delivery to DFW Humane Society 3/3 (subject to change)

Contact: Tyson  214-226-0113

 

It’s not too late to attend the lock-in this Saturday!  Just show up and pay there

Lock-in @ Summit Climbing Gym Grapevine 2/24 10pm-2am; this is a half night lock-in

Cost after tax: $32.50/climber, $5.50 more for the MB

Chance to earn the Climbing MB or free climb

Waiver required for everyone climbing, here is a link to fill it out: waiver

Contact Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

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  

2/24                 Climbing Lock-In 10pm-2am @ Summit Grapevine

2/25                 Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm

2/27                 Troop Meeting

3/6                   PLC / Troop Meeting

3/13                 Troop Meeting

3/20                 Court of Honor

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

3/27                 Troop Meeting

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

Five Trails Spring MB College:  (March 3) Registration is now open!

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:

(March 24) For more information

 

 

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

Dues are now $10 per month.

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

 

Scouting for Food – Thank you to everyone who helped collect food for Irving Cares!  The troop collected 339lbs/390 items.  Your time/donation was very much appreciated!

 

Tyson’s Eagle Scout Project – Pet Supply Drive @ Petsmart on 183 in South Irving 2/24 (10am-4pm) and Supply Delivery to DFW Humane Society 3/3 (subject to change)

Contact: Tyson  214-226-0113

 

Lock-in @ Summit Climbing Gym Grapevine 2/24 10pm-2am; this is a half night lock-in

Cost after tax: $32.50/climber, $5.50 more for the MB

Chance to earn the Climbing MB or free climb

Waiver required for everyone climbing, here is a link to fill it out: waiver

 

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

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

Contact: Mr. Chapman

 

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  

2/20                 Troop Meeting

2/24                 Climbing Lock-In 10pm-2am @ Summit Grapevine

2/25                 Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm

2/27                 Troop Meeting

3/6                   PLC / Troop Meeting

3/13                 Troop Meeting

3/20                 Court of Honor

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

3/27                 Troop Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

Five Trails Spring MB College:  (March 3) Registration is now open!

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:

(March 24) For more information

 

 

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advancement Report

Brian N. – Electricity MB

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Dues are now $10 per month.

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

 

Scouting for Food – 2/10 9am – 11am

A Scout is Helpful… Please come out if you are able to

Meet at Woodhaven at 9:00am in uniform.  I will have donuts!

Wonderful opportunity to give back to our community!

Contact: Denise Bolton 469-844-5425

 

Tyson’s Eagle Scout Project – Pet Supply Drive @ Petsmart on 183 in South Irving 2/24 (10am-4pm) and Supply Delivery to DFW Humane Society 3/3 (subject to change)

Contact: Tyson  214-226-0113

 

Lock-in @ Summit Climbing Gym Grapevine 2/6-7 10pm-2am; this is a half night lock-in

Cost: $30/climber, $5 more for the MB (plus tax)

Chance to earn the Climbing MB or free climb

Waiver required for everyone climbing, here is a link to fill it out: waiver

 

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  

2/10                 Scouting for Food meet @ Woodhaven 9am

2/13                 Troop Meeting

2/20                 Troop Meeting

2/24                 Climbing Lock-In 10pm-2am @ Summit Grapevine

2/25                 Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm

2/27                 Troop Meeting

3/6                   PLC / Troop Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

Five Trails Spring MB College:  (March 3) Registration is now open!

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

 

 

Forestry Merit Badge: Trevor Rees-Jones

(May 12)

 

 

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advancement Report

Ethan B. – First Class Rank

Ian G. – First Class Rank

Matthew C. – First Class Rank

Aiden B. – First Class Rank

Adam N. – Disabilities Awareness MB, Programming MB

Brian N. – Digital Technology MB

Colton N. – Disabilities Awareness MB

Dylan R. – Orienteering MB

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Dues are now $10 per month.

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

 

Scout Sunday 2/4 – A Scout is Reverent…  10AM @ Woodhaven

Please try to attend; scouts be in uniform

 

OA elections are during the next troop meeting 2/6; members should wear their OA sash; everyone should try to make it so you can vote

 

Scouting for Food – 2/10

A Scout is Helpful… Please come out if you are able to

Meet at Woodhaven at 9:00am in uniform

Wonderful opportunity to give back to our community!

Contact: Denise Bolton 469-844-5425

 

Tyson’s Eagle Scout Project – Pet Supply Drive @ Petsmart on 183 in South Irving 2/24 (10am-4pm) and Supply Delivery to DFW Humane Society 3/3 (subject to change)

Contact: Tyson  214-226-0113

 

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  

1/30                 Troop Meeting

2/3                   Planning Meeting @ Woodhaven 9am – noon; pizza afterwards

2/4                   Scout Sunday @ Woodhaven 10am

2/6                   PLC / Troop Meeting / OA Elections

2/13                 Troop Meeting

2/20                 Troop Meeting

2/25                 Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm

2/27                 Troop Meeting

 

  

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

Five Trails Spring MB College:  (March 3) 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; registration info to come…  Link to flyer here

 

 

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

 

 

Forestry Merit Badge: Trevor Rees-Jones

(May 12)

 

 

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

 

 

Advancement Report

Isaac R. – Environmental Science MB
Colton N. – Public Speaking MB

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Dues are now $10 per month.

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

 

Webelos Show-N-Do this Saturday 1/27 @ Camp Wisdom, this is a recruiting event

Saturday 10am; Bring a sack lunch; wear your activity uniform (troop t-shirt)

 

OA elections are in February

 

Scout Sunday 2/4 – A Scout is Reverent…  10AM @ Woodhaven

Everyone should try to attend; scouts should be in uniform

 

Scouting for Food – 2/10

A Scout is Helpful… Please come out if you are able to

Meet at Woodhaven at 9:00am in uniform

Wonderful opportunity to give back to our community!

 

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  

1/27                 Webelos Show-N-Do @ Camp Wisdom 10am

1/28                 Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm

1/30                 Troop Meeting

2/3                   Planning Meeting @ Woodhaven 9am – noon; pizza afterwards

2/4                   Scout Sunday @ Woodhaven 10am

2/6                   PLC / Troop Meeting

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

Five Trails Spring MB College:  (March 3) 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; registration info to come…  Link to flyer here

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities Cont.

 

Circle Ten MB Mania: Camp Wisdom

(March 14)

 

Forestry Merit Badge: Trevor Rees-Jones

(May 12)

 

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advancement Report

Colton N. – Star Rank
Micah N. – 2^nd Class Rank
Matthew C. – 1^st Aide MB
Luke B. – Sculpture MB