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This Week in Troop 508

Dylan’s Eagle Project: Bocce Ball Court
This Sunday 1/22/16 from 1:00pm to whenever it’s done YMCA 2200 W. Irving Blvd TX 75061; meet by the playground Bring a water bottle and work gloves; snack provided
Earn service hours! Please come out and help!

Webelos Show-n-Do 1/21-22 @ Camp Wisdom Saturday 9:00am to Sunday 11:00am This is a recruiting event. 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.
Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

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

Troop Cook-off 2/7 during the Troop Meeting – breakfast for dinner; 1 dish per patrol or small group; using camp methods

Summer Camp 2017 Camp Alexander Lake George, Colorado 7/9 – 7/15
Cost: Scout $330, Adult $265 + transportation to be determined later
1st payment $110 due 1/30, 2nd payment $100 due 3/27, remaining amt due 5/2 Contact: Mr. Chapman 214-649-6529

Upcoming Events

1/21-22 Webelos Show-n-Do
1/24 Troop Meeting
1/29 Troop Committee Meeting 7pm @ Woodhaven, All adults welcome! 1/31 Troop Meeting
2/7 Troop Meeting / Troop Cook-off
2/11 Scouting for Food
2/18 Five Trails MB College @ PPUMC

Merit Badge Opportunities

To sign-up for these classes, please visit w ebsite to register. *Registration is required*

Five Trails Spring MB College: Cost $5 for full day AM or PM or AM & PM
(Saturday 2/18) Plymouth Park United Methodist Church 1615 W. Airport Frwy Irving 75062 To Register and for more information go to F iveTrails.org

National Scouting Museum : *This is the last opportunity to take a MB class at the National Scouting Museum so sign-up ASAP*
(January) – Chess
(February) – Moviemaking, radio, energy, coin collecting, traffic safety, sustainability
(March) – Energy, Soil & Water Conservation, Scouting Heritage, American Heritage, Astronomy, Indian Lore, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Reading, Digital Technology, Oceanography

(April) – Electronics, Mammal Study, Genealogy, Nuclear Science, Moviemaking (May) – Family Life, Personal Management, Coin Collecting

The Texas Fly Fishing and Brew Festival in Plano: (March 11 and 12) – Fly Fishing
To register email

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

Dylan’s Eagle Project: Bocce Ball Court *p ostponed a week* Where: YMCA 2200 W. Irving Blvd TX 75061
When: Sunday 1/22/16 1:00pm-5:30pm
Earn service hours! Please come out and help!

Webelos Show-n-Do 1/21-22 @ Camp Wisdom Saturday 9:00am to Sunday 10:00am This is a recruiting event. 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.
Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

Troop Cook-off 2/7 during the Troop Meeting – breakfast for dinner; 1 dish per patrol or small group; using camp methods

Summer Camp 2017 Camp Alexander Lake George, Colorado 7/9 – 7/15
Cost: Scout $330, Adult $265 + transportation to be determined later
1st payment $110 due 1/30, 2nd payment $100 due 3/27, remaining amt due 5/2 Contact: Mr. Chapman 214-649-6529

Upcoming Events

1/17 Troop Meeting
1/21-22 Webelos Show-n-Do
1/24 Troop Meeting
1/29 Troop Committee Meeting 7pm @ Woodhaven, All adults welcome!

1/31 Troop Meeting
2/7 Troop Meeting / Troop Cook-off
2/11 Scouting for Food
2/18 Five Trails MB College

Merit Badge Opportunities

To sign-up for these classes, please visit w ebsite to register. *Registration is required*

Five Trails Spring MB College: Cost $5 for full day AM or PM or AM & PM
(Saturday 2/18) Plymouth Park United Methodist Church 1615 W. Airport Frwy Irving 75062 Registration coming soon

National Scouting Museum : *This is the last opportunity to take a MB class at the National Scouting Museum so sign-up ASAP*
(January) – Collections, Mammal Study, Game Design, American Labor, Oceanography, Sustainability, Chess, Nuclear Science, Environmental Science, American Business
(February) – moviemaking, radio, energy, coin collecting, traffic safety, sustainability
(March) – Energy, Soil & Water Conservation, Scouting Heritage, American Heritage, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communication, Astronomy, Indian Lore, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Reading, Digital Technology, Oceanography

(April) – Electronics, Mammal Study, Genealogy, Nuclear Science, Moviemaking
(May) – Family Life, Personal Management, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Coin Collecting

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

Thank you Mr. Whitgrove for all your time, hard work, and dedication to the youth of this troop. You have been a wonderful mentor and have shaped the lives of many young men. You are one of the great ones and Troop 508 will always be thankful for the time you gave as Scoutmaster.

Dylan’s Eagle Project: Bocce Ball Court
Where: YMCA 2200 W. Irving Blvd TX 75061
When: Sunday 1/15/16 1:00pm-5:30pm, Sunday 1/22/16 1:00pm-5:30pm Earn service hours. Please come out and help if you are able

Webelos Show-n-Do 1/21-22 @ Camp Wisdom Saturday to Sunday 2:00pm This is a recruiting event

Troop Cook-off 2/7 during the Troop Meeting – breakfast for dinner; 1 dish per patrol or small group; using camp methods

Summer Camp 2017 Camp Alexander in Colorado 7/9 – 7/15 Sign-up at the next troop meeting

Upcoming Events

1/10 Troop Meeting
1/17 Troop Meeting
1/21-22 Webelos Show-n-Do
1/24 Troop Meeting
1/29 Troop Committee Meeting 7pm @ Woodhaven, All adults welcome! 1/31 Troop Meeting
2/7 Troop Meeting / Troop Cook-off
2/11 Scouting for Food
2/18 Five Trails MB College

Merit Badge Opportunities

To sign-up for these classes, please visit w ebsite to register. *Registration is required*
National Scouting Museum : *This is the last opportunity to take a MB class at the National Scouting Museum so sign-up ASAP*
(January) – Collections, Mammal Study, Game Design, American Labor, Oceanography, Sustainability, Chess, Nuclear Science, Environmental Science, American Business
(February) – moviemaking, radio, energy, coin collecting, traffic safety, sustainability
(March) – Energy, Soil & Water Conservation, Scouting Heritage, American Heritage, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communication, Astronomy, Indian Lore, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Reading, Digital Technology, Oceanography

(April) – Electronics, Mammal Study, Genealogy, Nuclear Science, Moviemaking
(May) – Family Life, Personal Management, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Coin Collecting

Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

Advancements and Awards

Aiden B. – Tenderfoot
Colton R. – Tenderfoot
John W. – Fishing
Luke B. – National Outdoor Award for Hiking, Completed NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training)

This Week in Troop 508

Dylan’s Eagle Project: Bocce Ball Court
Where: YMCA 2200 W. Irving Blvd TX 75061
When: Sunday 1/15/16 1:00pm-5:30pm, Sunday 1/22/16 1:00pm-5:30pm Earn service hours. Please come out and help if you are able

Winter Camp 12/27-31 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp, Cost $85 Depart: 12/26 Monday, meet at church 9:30am
Depart: 12/27 Tuesday, meet at church 10:00am

Webelos Show-n- Do 1/21-22 @ Camp Wisdom Saturday to Sunday 2:00pm

Summer Camp 2017 Camp Alexander in Colorado 7/9 – 7/15 Sign-up at the next troop meeting

Upcoming Events

12/25 Merry Christmas!!
12/27-31 Winter Camp @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp
1/1 Happy New Year!
1/3 PLC / Troop Meeting
1/10 Troop Meeting
1/17 Troop Meeting
1/21-22 Webelos Show-n-Do
1/24 Troop Meeting
1/29 Troop Committee Meeting 7pm @ Woodhaven, All adults welcome!

Merit Badge Opportunities

To sign-up for these classes, please visit w ebsite to register. *Registration is required* National Scouting Museum : *This is the last opportunity to take a MB class at the National Scouting Museum so sign-up ASAP*
(January) – Collections, Mammal Study, Game Design, American Labor, Oceanography, Sustainability, Chess, Nuclear Science, Environmental Science, American Business (February) – moviemaking, radio, energy, coin collecting, family life, personal management, traffic safety, sustainability

(March) – Energy, Soil & Water Conservation, Scouting Heritage, American Heritage, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communication, Astronomy, Indian Lore, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Reading, Digital Technology, Oceanography

(April) – Personal Management, Family Life, Electronics, Mammal Study, Genealogy, Nuclear Science, Moviemaking
(May) – Family Life, Personal Management, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Coin Collecting

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

Dylan’s Eagle Project: Bocce Ball Court
Where: YMCA 2200 W. Irving Blvd TX 75061
When: Sunday 1/15/16 1:00pm-5:30pm, Sunday 1/22/16 1:00pm-5:30pm Earn service hours. Please come out and help if you are able

Winter Camp 12/27-31 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp, Cost $85 Shake-down is at the next troop meeting
At least $35 should already be paid if you are not using your scout account Let Mr. Whitgrove know what merit badges you want to take

The troop has voted! Summer Camp 2017 is at Camp Alexander in Colorado 7/9 – 7/15 Sign-up at the next troop meeting

Upcoming Events

12/20 Troop Meeting / Shake-down for Winter Camp / Troop Committee Meeting during the meeting

12/25 Merry Christmas!!
12/27-31 Winter Camp @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp

1/1 Happy New Year!
1/3 PLC / Troop Meeting
1/10 Troop Meeting

Merit Badge Opportunities

To sign-up for these classes, please visit w ebsite to register. *Registration is required* National Scouting Museum : *Eagle required classes fill-up fast*
(December) – Theater, Nuclear Science
(January) – Collections, Mammal Study, Game Design, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, American Labor, Oceanography, Sustainability, Chess, Nuclear Science, Environmental Science, American Business

(February) – moviemaking, radio, energy, coin collecting, family life, personal management, traffic safety, sustainability

Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

Advancements and Awards

Ben R. – First Class, Star

Ian R. – Tenderfoot
Ian G. – Tenderfoot

Ethan B. – Tenderfoot Chris R. – Hiking

Mr. Whitgrove – Unit Leader of Merit

1st Annual Dutch Oven Cooking Contest: Mr. Banda – 1st place Side Dishes
Mrs. Roman – 2nd place Side Dishes

John W. – 3rd place Side Dishes

Mr. Glenn – 1st place Desserts
Mr. Whitgrove – 2nd place Desserts

Mr. Bolton – 3rd place Desserts