This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Dues are now $10 per month.

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

 

Horseback Riding Campout 1/19-21 Total cost for those attending who are horseback riding is $45 ($25 to horseback ride plus $20 for the campout).

Meet at Woodhaven Friday 6:00pm to depart by 7:00pm

Arrive back at Woodhaven Sunday about noon

Please pay for the campout at the next meeting if you haven’t already.

Contact:  Mr. Chapman

 

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

Saturday 9:00am to Sunday noon

Scouts can come out for Saturday only or camp Saturday night.

Cost is $5 per person for those camping to cover the cost of food.

 

OA elections are in February

 

Scout Sunday is in February!  More details to come…

 

Scouting for Food is in February!  More details to come…

 

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  

1/16                 Troop Meeting

1/19-21            Horseback Campout Trevor-Rees Jones

1/23                 Troop Meeting

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

1/28                 Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm

1/30                 Troop Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

Five Trails Spring MB College: Plymouth Park United Methodist Church, Irving

(March 3)

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities Cont.

 

Circle Ten MB Mania: Camp Wisdom

(March 14)

 

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advancement Report

Adam N. – Environmental Science
Ethan B. – Fingerprinting
Aiden B. – Fingerprinting, Horsemanship
Matthew C. – Fingerprinting, Horsemanship
Aiden C. – Horsemanship
Ian G. – Geocaching
Joey H. – Geocaching
Trevor – Welding
Micah N. – Fingerprinting, First Aid
Colton R. – Orienteering, Pioneering
William S. – First Aid

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Dues are now $10 per month.

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

 

Horseback Riding Campout 1/19-21 Total cost for those attending who are horseback riding is $45 ($25 to horseback ride plus $20 for the campout).

Meet at Woodhaven Friday 6:00pm to depart by 7:00pm

Arrive back at Woodhaven Sunday about noon

Contact:  Mr. Chapman

 

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

Saturday 9:00am to Sunday noon

Scouts can come out for Saturday only or camp Saturday night.

Cost is $5 per person for those camping to cover the cost of food.

 

OA elections are in February

 

Scouting for Food is in February!  More details to come…

 

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  

1/16                 Troop Meeting

1/19-21            Horseback Campout Trevor-Rees Jones

1/23                 Troop Meeting

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

1/28                 Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm

1/30                 Troop Meeting 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

Duck Creek District’s Merit Badge Mania: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Garland

(Janurary 27) for more info and to register ,registration closes 1/14

 

Five Trails Spring MB College: Plymouth Park United Methodist Church, Irving

(March 3)

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities Cont.

 

 

Circle Ten MB Mania: Camp Wisdom

(March 14)

 

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

Advancement Report

Ethan B. – Environmental Science MB

Brian N. – Environmental Science MB

Colton N. – Environmental Science 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.

 

Horseback Riding Campout 1/19-21 Total cost for those attending who are horseback riding is $45 ($25 to horseback ride plus $20 for the campout).

Contact:  Mr. Chapman

 

OA elections are in February

 

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  

1/7                   Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven in the Education bldg. 7pm

1/9                   Troop Meeting

1/16                 Troop Meeting

1/19-21            Horseback Campout Trevor-Rees Jones

1/23                 Troop Meeting

1/30                 Troop Meeting

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

 

Five Trails Spring MB College: Plymouth Park United Methodist Church, Irving

(March 3)

 

 

Circle Ten MB Mania: Camp Wisdom

(March 14)

 

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

Beginning Jan 1, dues are changing to $10 per month.

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

 

Winter Camp 12/27-31 Cost $90 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp

Departure – Meet at Woodhaven Wednesday 27th @ 8am.  Be ready to load at 8am.

Bring your own tent, warm clothing, and rain gear.  Bring money for any additional activity fees and for trading post.

Arrive Home – Back at Woodhaven by noon Sunday 31st

 

Horseback Riding Campout 1/19-21 Total cost for those attending who are horseback riding is $45 ($25 to horseback ride plus $20 for the campout).  Sign up at the next troop meeting

Contact:  Mr. Chapman

 

OA elections are in February

 

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  

12/25               Merry Christmas!

12/27-31          Winter Camp @ Trevor-Rees Jones (No troop meeting this week)

1/1                   Happy New Year!

1/2                   PLC / Troop Meeting

1/7                   Committee Meeting @ location TBD 7pm

1/9                   Troop Meeting

1/19-21            Horseback Campout Trevor-Rees Jones   

 

 

 

  

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

Five Trails Spring MB College: Plymouth Park United Methodist Church, Irving

(March 3)

 

Circle Ten MB Mania: Camp Wisdom

(March 14)

 

 

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

  

 

Awards / Advancements

Christmas Campout Dutch Oven Cooking Contest Results

 

Youth: 1^st Place – Aiden C, 2^nd Place – John W, 3^rd Place – Colby C

 

Adult: 1^st Place – Mrs. Roman, 2^nd Place – Mr. Whitgrove, 3^rd Place – Mr. Jeeter

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Beginning Jan 1, dues are changing to $10 per month.

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

 

Christmas Family Campout –  12/16-17 @ Camp Wisdom; this is family camping!

All family members are invited!

Each family should bring a side dish to share for dinner Saturday evening, the troop will be cooking a turkey.  All other meals each family prepares for themselves.

We will be having our 2^nd annual Dutch Oven Cooking Contest with an adult category and a youth category.

Everyone should bring a wrapped $10 gift for the fun gift exchange.

Contact: Mr. Fletcher

 

Winter Camp 12/27-31 Cost $90 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp

Bring your gear to the next troop meeting for a shakedown

 

Horseback Riding Campout 1/19-21 Total cost for those attending who are horseback riding is $45 ($25 to horseback ride plus $20 for the campout).  Sign up at the next troop meeting

Contact:  Mr. Chapman

 

OA elections are in February

 

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  

12/16-17          Christmas Family Campout @ Camp Wisdom

12/19               Troop Meeting – Winter Camp Shakedown

12/25               Merry Christmas!

12/27-31          Winter Camp @ Trevor-Rees Jones (No troop meeting this week)

1/1                   Happy New Year!

1/2                   PLC / Troop Meeting

1/7                   Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7pm

1/9                   Troop Meeting

1/19-21            Horseback Campout Trevor-Rees Jones   

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

Circle Ten Council’s Winter Camp: Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp

(December 27 – 31)

 

 

 

Five Trails Spring MB College: Plymouth Park United Methodist Church, Irving

(March 3)

 

 

 

Circle Ten MB Mania: Camp Wisdom

(March 14)

 

 

 

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving