This Week in Troop 508

 

News

End of School Study Night – the 5/30 troop meeting will be a study night.  No game and early release.  Bring study materials

 

Cub Scout Day Camp @ Camp Wisdom is coming June 19 – 23

Earn service hours and have fun working as a Junior Helper!

Contact: Mrs. Whitgrove

 

Summer Camp 2017 Camp Alexander Lake George, Colorado 7/8 – 7/16   *Final payment due*

Cost: Scout $330, Adult $265 + transportation to be determined

Contact: Mr. Chapman 214-649-6529

 

A Scout is Courteous…  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.

 

Scoutmaster Mr. Bolton will be at Woodhaven from 6:30 to 7:00 before each meeting to sign books, have conferences, etc.

 

 

Upcoming Events  

5/16                 Troop Meeting

5/19-21            Zombie Campout @ Camp Wisdom

5/23                 Troop Meeting

5/30                 Troop Meeting / End of School Study Night

6/6                   PLC / Troop Meeting / Start of Summer Water Battle

6/13                 Troop Meeting

6/20                 Troop Meeting

6/27                 Troop Meeting

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

Conservation in Action @ Clements Scout Ranch:  register on Camp Master  $10 per scout per class, a hot dog lunch will be provided.  For more information

(May 13) – Forestry, Soil and Water Conservation

 

 

Medieval Times: email to register

Animal Science MB workshop begins at 1PM, dinner & tournament at 2PM

(May 20, May 21, or September 23) – Animal Science

 

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

  

 

Awards and Advancements

3 Scouts and 2 adults completed their Order of the Arrow Ordeal –

Benjamin R, Christopher R, Pierce W, Kevin Chapman, Bret Bolton

 

Luke B – completed his Order of the Arrow Brotherhood Walk

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

End of School Study Night – the 5/30 troop meeting will be a study night.  No game and early release.  Bring study materials

 

Cub Scout Day Camp @ Camp Wisdom is coming June 19 – 23

Earn service hours and have fun working as a Junior Helper!

Contact: Mrs. Whitgrove

 

Summer Camp 2017 Camp Alexander Lake George, Colorado 7/9 – 7/15   *Final payment due*

(leaving Sat 8th returning Sun 16th)

Cost: Scout $330, Adult $265 + transportation to be determined

Contact: Mr. Chapman 214-649-6529

 

A Scout is Courteous…  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.

 

Scoutmaster Mr. Bolton will be at Woodhaven from 6:30 to 7:00 before each meeting to sign books, have conferences, etc.

 

Upcoming Events  

5/9                   Troop Meeting

5/16                 Troop Meeting

5/19-21            Zombie Campout @ Camp Wisdom

5/23                 Troop Meeting

5/30                 Troop Meeting / End of School Study Night

6/6                   PLC / Troop Meeting / Start of Summer Water Battle

6/13                 Troop Meeting

6/20                 Troop Meeting

6/27                 Troop Meeting

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 Conservation in Action @ Clements Scout Ranch:  register on Camp Master  $10 per scout per class, a hot dog lunch will be provided.  For more information

(May 13) – Forestry, Soil and Water Conservation

 

Medieval Times: email to register

Animal Science MB workshop begins at 1PM, dinner & tournament at 2PM

(April 23, May 20, May 21, or September 23) – Animal Science

 

 

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; sell 66 cards to pay for camp minus transportation; Pick-up cards at the next troop meeting

To get cards or sign-up for a booth sale contact Mrs. Roman @

You are entered into a drawing for every 25 cards you sell (let Mrs. Roman or Mrs. Whitgrove know when you have sold 25 cards)

Contact Mrs. Roman @ Mrs. Whitgrove

 

Webeloree – 4/28-30 @ Camp Wisdom; Cost $10 to cover food, patrol cooking

Meet at Woodhaven at 6pm on Friday, departing at 7pm

For those showing up for Saturday only, events start at 9am

OA Call-Out 8pm Saturday, if not already at campout be there by 6pm @ Daffron pavilion

(Back in Feb. we had OA elections, all scouts who were eligible should attend the Call-Out)

 

Cub Scout Day Camp @ Camp Wisdom is coming June 19 – 23

Earn service hours and have fun working as a Junior Helper!

Contact: Mrs. Whitgrove

 

Summer Camp 2017 Camp Alexander Lake George, Colorado 7/9 – 7/15

(leaving Sat 8th returning Sun 16th)

Cost: Scout $330, Adult $265 + transportation to be determined

1st payment $110 due 1/30, 2nd payment $100 due 3/27, remaining amt due 5/2

If you want to order a shirt for summer camp you must contact Mr. Chapman tonight or tomorrow with size and quantity

*Final payments for camp and t-shirts due next troop meeting May 2*

Contact: Mr. Chapman 214-649-6529

 

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.

 

Scoutmaster Mr. Bolton will be at Woodhaven from 6:30 to 7:00 before each meeting to sign books, have conferences, etc.

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events  

4/28-30            Webeloree @ Camp Wisdom and OA Call-Out
5/2                   PLC / Troop Meeting

5/9                   Troop Meeting

5/16                 Troop Meeting

5/19-21            Zombie Campout @ Camp Wisdom 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

Medieval Times: email to register

Animal Science MB workshop begins at 1PM, dinner & tournament at 2PM

(April 23, May 20, May 21, or September 23) – Animal Science

 

 

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

Awards and Advancements

Congratulations to Dylan R for earning his Eagle Rank.  It is a great accomplishment!

 

Kevin Chapman – SALT / IOLS trained

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

This Saturday! – Irving Lake Association Clean-up 4/22

8am-noon @ Lake Vilbig 1800 Diamond Drive

Earn conservation service hours.  Let’s have 100% participation!

Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

ILST – Intro to Youth Leadership Skills for Troops  *All new positions should attend*

Sunday 4/23 2pm @ Running Bear Park 2601 S Story Rd Irving

This will teach scouts with leadership positions about their new roles and how to most effectively reach success in that role.

Wear your uniform with t-shirt underneath for activities; bring water, a notebook & pen/pencil

Contact: Eric Shipp

 

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; sell 66 cards to pay for camp minus transportation; Pick-up cards at the next troop meeting

To get cards or sign-up for a booth sale contact Mrs. Roman @

You are entered into a drawing for every 25 cards you sell (let Mrs. Roman or Mrs. Whitgrove know when you have sold 25 cards)

Contact Mrs. Roman @ Mrs. Whitgrove

 

Webeloree – 4/28-30 @ Camp Wisdom; Cost $10 to cover food, patrol cooking

Check-in begins at 6pm on Friday; Flag Ceremony 8:30am Saturday

OA Call-Out 8pm Saturday

(Back in Feb. we had OA elections, all scouts who were eligible should attend the Call-Out)

 

Cub Scout Day Camp @ Camp Wisdom is coming June 19 – 23

Earn service hours and have fun working as a Junior Helper!

Contact: Mrs. Whitgrove

 

Summer Camp 2017 Camp Alexander Lake George, Colorado 7/9 – 7/15

(leaving Sat 8th returning Sun 16th)

Cost: Scout $330, Adult $265 + transportation to be determined

1st payment $110 due 1/30, 2nd payment $100 due 3/27, remaining amt due 5/2

Contact: Mr. Chapman 214-649-6529

 

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.

 

Scoutmaster Mr. Bolton will be at Woodhaven from 6:30 to 7:00 before each meeting to sign books, have conferences, etc.

 

Upcoming Events  

4/22                 Clean-up Lake Vilbig 8AM

4/23                 ILST Training for new leadership 2pm @ Running Bear Park
4/25                 Troop Meeting

4/28-30            Webeloree @ Camp Wisdom and OA Call-Out
5/2                   PLC / Troop Meeting

5/9                   Troop Meeting

5/16                 Troop Meeting

5/19-21            Zombie Campout

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

Medieval Times: email to register

Animal Science MB workshop begins at 1PM, dinner & tournament at 2PM

(April 23, May 20, May 21, or September 23) – Animal Science

 

 

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

 

 

Awards and Advancements

Ian G. – 2^nd Class Rank

Colton R. – 2^nd Class Rank

Micah N. – Scout Rank

 

Bret Bolton – William T. Hornaday Gold Badge

Denise Bolton – William T. Hornaday Gold Badge

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; sell 66 cards to pay for camp minus transportation; Pick-up cards at the next troop meeting

Booth Sale spots are available:

Sat 4/15 Tom Thumb at Northgate & MacArthur 11am-1:50pm

Sat 4/15 Dick’s Sporting Goods 5pm-7pm and 7pm-9pm

To get cards or sign-up for a booth sale contact Mrs. Roman @

You are entered into a drawing for every 25 cards you sell (let Mrs. Roman or Mrs. Whitgrove know when you have sold 25 cards)

Contact Mrs. Roman @ Mrs. Whitgrove

 

Irving Lake Association Clean-up 4/22 8am-noon @ Lake Vilbig

Earn conservation service hours.  Let’s have 100% participation!

 

ILST – Intro to Youth Leadership Skills for Troops

Sunday 4/23 2pm @ Running Bear Park 2601 S Story Rd Irving

This will teach scouts with leadership positions about their new roles and how to most effectively reach success in that role.  All scouts holding a leadership position should attend.

Wear your uniform with t-shirt underneath for activities; bring water, a notebook & pen/pencil

Contact: Eric Shipp

 

Webeloree – 4/28-30 @ Camp Wisdom; Cost $10 to cover food, patrol cooking

Check-in begins at 6pm on Friday; Flag Ceremony 8:30am Saturday

OA Call-Out 8pm Saturday

(Back in Feb. we had OA elections, all scouts who were eligible should attend the Call-Out)

 

Summer Camp 2017 Camp Alexander Lake George, Colorado 7/9 – 7/15

(leaving Sat 8th returning Sun 16th)

Cost: Scout $330, Adult $265 + transportation to be determined

1st payment $110 due 1/30, 2nd payment $100 due 3/27, remaining amt due 5/2

Contact: Mr. Chapman 214-649-6529

 

Please bring a water bottle to meetings.  We should not be using the church’s cups.

 

Scoutmaster Mr. Bolton will be at Woodhaven from 6:30 to 7:00 before each meeting to sign books, have conferences, etc.

 

 

Upcoming Events  

4/18                 Troop Meeting

4/22                 Clean-up Lake Vilbig 8AM

4/23                 ILST Training for new leadership 2pm @ Running Bear Park
4/25                 Troop Meeting

4/28-30            Webeloree @ Camp Wisdom and OA Call-Out
5/2                   PLC / Troop Meeting

5/9                   Troop Meeting

5/16                 Troop Meeting

5/19-21            Zombie Campout @ Camp James Ray

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

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

 

Medieval Times: email to register

Animal Science MB workshop begins at 1PM, dinner & tournament at 2PM

(April 23, May 20, May 21, or September 23) – Animal Science

 

 

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

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

 

 

Awards and Advancements

John Schuman – received OA Vigil Honor