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Troop 508 Newsletter 5/26/2021

 

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

We are continuing to have troop meetings outside until Woodhaven is done remodeling Hancock Hall.  Please bring a camping chair and water bottle.

 

 

 

Logan J. Eagle Project – Will let everyone know when the next dates are scheduled; nothing scheduled for this weekend.

 

 

 

Personal Fitness Merit Badge – Tuesday’s meeting, 6/1, dress for exercise.

Optional workbook can be found here

 

 

 

Swamp Base June 27 thru July 3

 

 

 

Summer Camp June 6 – June 12 – @ Camp Constantin Graford TX

An email was sent with more details and all the forms that are needed. Remember, all participants will need a completed medical form with a doctors’ signature.

Arwen Earl will be collecting these forms up until camp.

Please let Lynette know if you have any questions:

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

6/1                   PLC / Troop Meeting / Personal Fitness MB (dress for exercise)

6/6-12              Summer Camp

6/8                   No Meeting

6/15                 Troop Meeting

6/22                 Troop Meeting

6/29                 Troop Meeting

7/25                 Troop Committee Meeting 7pm over Zoom or at Woodhaven

 

 

 

 

 

Website:   irvingtroop508.org                                                    Facebook:  Troop 508 Irving

Troop 508 Newsletter 5/12/2021

 

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

We are continuing to have troop meetings outside until Woodhaven is done remodeling Hancock Hall.  Please bring a camping chair and water bottle.

 

 

Logan J. Eagle Project – The next work dates will be 1-4 May 15th and 9-1 May 22nd.

Will plan for more dates if needed.
Location is FUMC Irving 211 W Third St., Hastings St. side.

If you are being dropped off, you may do so on Hastings St, and if you are staying, park in the south parking lot and walk along the construction zone around the building.

Bring a shovel if you have one and bring a water bottle

Contact: Logan (469) 586-9795.  Please come out and help if you are available!

 

 

Scouts 14 and up are invited by Crew 508 to Whirlyball, Wednesday, May 19th
(http://whirlyball.info/) at the Hurst location @7pm. We have challenged Crew 808 to a playoff. The cost will be $10 per person.

Let Mr. Murphy know if you want to attend:

 

 

Personal Fitness Merit Badge – This is an Eagle required MB.

We will be doing this at a few troop meetings, starting 5/25

Optional workbook can be found here

 

 

Backpacking Campout 5/22-23 – @ Cross Timbers Lake Texoma

Let Mr. Murphy know if you want to attend:

 

 

Merit Badge College 5/22 – 8am to 5pm @ Coppell Bible Fellowship Church

Cost: $10 for full day MB, $5 for half day MB; Bring your own sack lunch

Register here for available sessions:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c4aada72fa31-troop

Note: We will be observing COVID protocols and classes will be at half capacity.

Merit Badges offered:  Personal Management (min: Life Rank), First Aid (min: 1st Class Rank), Communication, Citizenship in the World, Camping, Cooking, Oceanography, Soil and Water Conservation, Digital Technology and Truck Transportation.

 

Summer Camp June 6 – June 12 – @ Camp Constantin Graford TX

Just a reminder you will need a completed medical form with a doctors’ signature for all camp participates. Arwen Earl will be collecting these forms up until camp. Please let Lynette know if you have any questions:

 

 

Swamp Base June 27 – July 3 2021

 

 

Upcoming Events

5/15                 Cub Scout Hike 10am Cedar Ridge Preserve 3miles / Logan Eagle Project 1-4

5/18                 Troop Meeting

5/22                 Logan Eagle Project 9-1

5/22-23            Backpacking Campout @ Lake Texoma

5/23                 Committee Meeting @ 7pm via Zoom

5/25                 Troop Meeting / Personal Fitness MB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Website:   irvingtroop508.org                                                    Facebook:  Troop 508 Irving

Troop 508 Newsletter 5/5/2021

 

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

We are continuing to have troop meetings outside until Woodhaven is done remodeling Hancock Hall.  Please bring a camping chair and water bottle.

 

 

Logan J. Eagle Project – The next few work dates will be 1-4 the next two Saturdays, May 8th and 15th, and 9-1 May 22nd.
He will plan for more dates if there needs to be more work done.
Location is FUMC Irving 211 W Third St.

If you are being dropped off, you may do so on Hastings St, and if you are staying, park in the south parking lot and walk along the construction zone around the building.

Bring a shovel if you have one and bring a water bottle

Contact: Logan (469) 586-9795.  Please come out and help if you are available!

 

 

Scouts 14 and up are invited by Crew 508 to Whirlyball, Wednesday, May 19th
(http://whirlyball.info/) at the Hurst location @7pm. We have challenged Crew 808 to a playoff. The cost will be $10 per person.

Let Mr. Murphy know if you want to attend:

 

 

Backpacking Campout 5/22-23 – @ Cross Timbers Lake Texoma

Let Mr. Murphy know if you want to attend:

 

 

Merit Badge College 5/22 – 8am to 5pm @ Coppell Bible Fellowship Church

Cost: $10 for full day MB, $5 for half day MB; Bring your own sack lunch

Register here for available sessions:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c4aada72fa31-troop

Note: We will be observing COVID protocols and classes will be at half capacity.

Merit Badges offered:  Personal Management (min: Life Rank), First Aid (min: 1st Class Rank), Communication, Citizenship in the World, Camping, Cooking, Oceanography, Soil and Water Conservation, Digital Technology and Truck Transportation.

 

 

Summer Camp June 6 – June 12 – @ Camp Constantin Graford TX

Just a reminder you will need a completed medical form with a doctors’ signature for all camp participates. Arwen Earl will be collecting these forms up until camp. Please let Lynette know if you have any questions:

 

 

Swamp Base June 27 – July 3 2021

 

 

Upcoming Events

5/8                   Logan’s Eagle Project @ FUMC Irving 1-4pm

5/11                 Troop Meeting

5/15                 Cub Scout Hike 10am Cedar Ridge Preserve 3miles / Logan Eagle Project 1-4

5/18                 Troop Meeting

5/22                 Logan Eagle Project 9-1

5/22-23            Backpacking Campout @ Lake Texoma

5/23                 Committee Meeting @ 7pm via Zoom

5/25                 Troop Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Website:   irvingtroop508.org                                                    Facebook:  Troop 508 Irving

Troop 508 Newsletter 4/28/2021

 

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

We are continuing to have troop meetings outside until Woodhaven is done remodeling Hancock Hall.  Please bring a camping chair and water bottle.

 

 

Logan J. Eagle Project Work Day – This Saturday 1 to 3pm @ First United Methodist Church Irving 211 W Third St.

Bring a shovel if you have one and bring a water bottle

If you are being dropped off, you may do so on Hastings St, if you are staying, park in the south parking lot & walk along the construction zone around the building.

Contact: Logan (469) 586-9795

Please come out and help if you are available!

 

 

Backpacking Campout 5/22-23 – @ Cross Timbers Lake Texoma

Contact: Mr. Bolton

 

 

Merit Badge College 5/22 – 8am to 5pm @ Coppell Bible Fellowship Church

Cost: $10 for full day MB, $5 for half day MB; Bring your own sack lunch

Register here for available sessions:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c4aada72fa31-troop

Note: We will be observing COVID protocols and classes will be at half capacity.

Merit Badges offered:  Personal Management (min: Life Rank), First Aid (min: 1st Class Rank), Communication, Citizenship in the World, Camping, Cooking, Oceanography, Soil and Water Conservation, Digital Technology and Truck Transportation.

 

 

Summer Camp June 6 – June 12 – @ Camp Constantin Graford TX

Total for scouts $308; Payments are due now

Everyone attending needs a health form with a physical that is less than 1 year old.

Contact: Lynette Cleveland:

 

 

Swamp Base June 27 – July 3 2021

 

 

Upcoming Events

5/1                   Logan’s Eagle Project Work Day @ FUMC Irving 1-3pm

5/4                   PLC Meeting 6pm / Troop Meeting 7pm

5/11                 Troop Meeting

5/15                 Cub Scout Hike 10am Cedar Ridge Preserve 3miles

5/18                 Troop Meeting

5/22-23            Backpacking Campout @ Lake Texoma

5/23                 Committee Meeting @ 7pm via Zoom

5/25                 Troop Meeting

 

Troop 508 Newsletter 4/21/2021

 

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

For the next few weeks, we will be having troop meetings outside because Woodhaven is undergoing remodeling to Hancock Hall.

Please bring a camping chair and water bottle.

 

 

 

April Campout 4/23-25 – @ Camp Constantin, Hawks Nest campsite

Contact: Mr. Murphy

 

 

 

Cub Scout Hike this Saturday 4/24 – We will be leading some local cub scouts on a 4mile hike.

If you are not going on the campout this weekend, come hike with us!

10am at Mike Lewis Park North Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie 75050

Meet at parking lot @ Roy Orr Blvd. & Glacier Park Ln; bring water & a snack

Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-335-7327

 

 

 

Summer Camp June 6 – June 12 – @ Camp Constantin Graford TX

Total for scouts $308; Payments are due by the end of April.

Everyone attending needs a health form with a physical that is less than 1 year old.

Contact: Lynette Cleveland:

 

 

 

Swamp Base June 27 – July 3 2021

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

4/23-25            Campout at Constantin

4/24                 Hike 10am Mike Lewis Park, Grand Prairie

4/25                 Committee Meeting @ 7pm via Zoom

4/27                 Troop Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

Website:   irvingtroop508.org                                                    Facebook:  Troop 508 Irving