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This Week in Troop 508

Popcorn Time! ­ Scouts can fundraise to pay for long term camps and high adventure trips by selling popcorn! Let’s encourage all our scouts to participate. Important dates:
10/2 ­ Blitz day meet at Woodhaven at 2pm
10/11 ­ Last day to turn in orders

11/5 ­ Popcorn pick up TBD 11/14 ­ Last day to turn in money Contact: Kathy Whitgrove

Lake Vilbig Clean­Up Saturday 9/17 8:00 ­ 12:00 @ 1800 Diamond Irving 75060 Breakfast and lunch provided; Help out your community and earn some service hours

Racers Reunion Banquet Meet and Greet, 9/17 1:30 ­ 5:30 @ 1551 Corporate Dr. Suite #125 Irving 75038; Sell popcorn and see some cool carsContact: Mr Whitgrove

Canoe Trip/Campout ­ 9/23­25 @ Worth Ranch Palo Pinto 76484; Cost $35 per person Contact: Bret Bolton

Fall Five Trails MB College Registration is now open! Sept 24; Cost $5 per Scout
@ Coppell Bible Fellowship Church 751 W Sandy Lake Rd. Coppell 75019
Sign­up ASAP as space is limited. Priority of Eagle MB will be given to scouts that are at least First Class Rank. It’s recommended that newer scouts sign­up for elective MBs.
Each scout must have a signed blue card from the Scoutmaster.
Register at: http://www.fivetrails.org

Vote Now! The survey for Summer Camp 2017 is on the t roop website
All troop youth are invited to vote! The survey will close at the end of September

Beach Campout ­ Saturday 10/8 thru Monday 10/10 @ Sea Rim State Park; Cost $50 per person covers food, camp fee, and fuel

Upcoming Events

9/17 Lake Vilbig Clean­Up
9/17 Sell Popcorn / Flag Ceremony @ Racers Reunion Banquet 9/20 Court of Honor
9/23­-25 Canoeing Campout @ Worth Ranch
9/24 Five Trails MB College

9/27 Troop Meeting

10/4 Troop Meeting
10/8-­10 Beach Campout @ Sea Rim State Park

Merit Badge Opportunities

To sign­up for any of these classes, please visit their website to register

Fall Five Trails MB College at Coppell Bible Fellowship: http://www.fivetrails.org to register (September 24) ­ Several Eagle­required and elective MB’s will be offered

National Scouting Museum : *Eagle required classes fill­up fast*
(September) ­ Radio, Theater, Bugling, Skating
(October) ­ Communication, Citizenship in the World, American Heritage, Citizenship in the Nation, Entrepreneurship, American Cultures, Animation, Environmental Science, Scouting Heritage, Oceanography

Medieval Times : email to register (September 24) ­ Animal Science

LLELA Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area: to register (September 17) ­ Forestry
(October 15) ­ Reptile and Amphibian Study
(November 12) ­ Nature

Frontiers of Flight Museum : to register (September 24) ­ Aviation

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

Other Opportunities

Outdoor Ethics LNT Trainer certification courses available Go to this link for more info

This Week in Troop 508

Popcorn Time! ­ Scouts can fundraise to pay for long term camps and high adventure trips by selling popcorn! Let’s encourage all our scouts to participate. Important dates:
9/10 ­ Blitz day meet at Woodhaven at 10am
10/2 ­ Blitz day meet at Woodhaven at 2pm10/11 ­ Last day to turn in orders 11/5 ­ Popcorn pick up TBD 11/14 ­ Last day to turn in money Contact: Kathy Whitgrove

Troop Pictures Needed! Please send pictures for the upcoming Court of Honor slideshow to Isaac or post pictures to the troop Facebook page

The Troop has been asked to do a Flag Ceremony at the Racers Reunion Banquet, 9/17. We will sell popcorn there as well.
Contact: Mr Whitgrove

Canoe Trip/Campout ­ 9/23­25 @ Worth Ranch Palo Pinto 76484; Cost $35 per person Contact: Bret Bolton

Fall Five Trails MB College Registration is now open! Sept 24; Cost $5 per Scout
@ Coppell Bible Fellowship Church 751 W Sandy Lake Rd. Coppell 75019
Sign­up ASAP as space is limited. Priority of Eagle MB will be given to scouts that are at least First Class Rank. It’s recommended that newer scouts sign­up for elective MBs.
Each scout must have a signed blue card from the Scoutmaster.
Register at: http://www.fivetrails.org

Vote Now! The survey for Summer Camp 2017 is on the t roop website
All troop youth are invited to vote! The survey will close at the end of September

Beach Campout ­ Saturday 10/8 thru Monday 10/10 @ Sea Rim State Park; Cost $50 per person covers food, camp fee, and fuel

Upcoming Events

8/30 Troop Meeting
9/6 PLC / Troop Meeting / Elections
9/13 Troop Meeting / COH Rehearsal
9/17 Flag Ceremony @ Racers Reunion Banquet

9/20 Court of Honor
9/23-­25 Canoeing Campout @ Worth Ranch

9/24 Five Trails MB College
9/27 Troop Meeting
10/4 Troop Meeting
10/8-­10 Beach Campout @ Sea Rim State Park

Merit Badge Opportunities

To sign­up for any of these classes, please visit their website to register

Fall Five Trails MB College at Coppell Bible Fellowship: http://www.fivetrails.org to register (September 24) ­ Several Eagle­required and elective MB’s will be offered

National Scouting Museum : *Eagle required classes fill­up fast*
(September) ­ Radio, Theater, Bugling, Skating
(October) ­ Communication, Citizenship in the World, American Heritage, Citizenship in the Nation, Entrepreneurship, American Cultures, Animation, Environmental Science, Scouting Heritage, Oceanography

Medieval Times : email to register (September 24) ­ Animal Science

LLELA Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area: to register (September 17) ­ Forestry
(October 15) ­ Reptile and Amphibian Study
(November 12) ­ Nature

Frontiers of Flight Museum : to register (September 24) ­ Aviation

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

Other Opportunities

Outdoor Ethics LNT Trainer certification courses available Go to this link for more info

This Week in Troop 508

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Troop Elections ­ next troop meeting 9/6. Scouts will elect SPL and Patrol Leaders.
For Scouts who are interested in a position of responsibility, there will be cards to put your name on and anything you would like to say about yourself. This is a great opportunity to take a leadership role in the troop!

Popcorn Time! ­ Scouts can fundraise to pay for campouts, summer camp, winter camp, etc. by selling popcorn! Let’s encourage all our scouts to participate. Pick­up an order form Tuesday. Please contact Kathy with any questions.

The Troop has been asked to do a Flag Ceremony at the Racers Reunion Banquet, 9/17. We will sell popcorn there as well. Please contact Blaine with any questions.

Vote Now! The survey for Summer Camp 2017 is on the t roop website
All troop youth are invited to vote! The survey will close at the end of September

Upcoming Events

8/30 Troop Meeting
9/6 PLC / Troop Meeting / Elections
9/13 Troop Meeting / COH Rehearsal
9/16­-18 Canoeing Campout
9/17 Flag Ceremony @ Racers Reunion Banquet

9/20 Court of Honor
9/27 Troop Meeting
10/4 Troop Meeting

Merit Badge Opportunities

To sign­up for any of these classes, please visit their website to register
National Scouting Museum : *Eagle required classes fill­up fast*
(September) ­ Mammal Study, Radio, Theater, Bugling, Skating, First Aid
(October) ­ Communication, Citizenship in the World, American Heritage, Citizenship in the Nation, Entrepreneurship, American Cultures, Animation, Environmental Science, Citizenship in the Community, Scouting Heritage, Oceanography

Medieval Times : email to register (September 24) ­ Animal Science

Merit Badge Opportunities Cont.

LLELA Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area: to register (September 17) ­ Forestry
(October 15) ­ Reptile and Amphibian Study
(November 12) ­ Nature

Frontiers of Flight Museum : to register (September 24) ­ Aviation

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

Other Opportunities

Outdoor Ethics LNT Trainer certification courses available Go to this link for more info

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This Week in Troop 508

Service Campout: 8/27­28 7am to noon Cost $20 @ Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA)
Saturday morning depart Woodhaven 7am arrive back at church Sunday noon
201 E. Jones St. Lewisville 75057 (corner of Jones/Kealy St.)

Bring work gloves; earn conservation service hours toward advancement! Contact: Mr. Bolton 214­444­8503

Eagle Ceremony for Evan and Chet: Celebrate Evan and Chet earning Eagle! Have fun, swim, and eat!
Sunday 8/28 4:00pm ­ 7:00pm @ 212 Tampico St. Irving 75062
Email to RSVP

Vote Now! The survey for Summer Camp 2017 is on the troop website
All troop youth are invited to vote! The survey will close at the end of September

Upcoming Events

8/27­28 Service Campout @ Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) 8/28 Chet and Evan Eagle Ceremony @ 212 Tampico St. 4pm­7pm (eat & swim) 8/28 Troop Committee Meeting ­ All adults welcome! 7pm @ Woodhaven
8/30 Troop Meeting

9/6 PLC / Troop Meeting 9/13 Troop Meeting
9/20 Troop Meeting
9/27 Troop Meeting

Merit Badge Opportunities

To sign­up for any of these classes, please visit their website to register
National Scouting Museum : *Eagle required classes fill­up fast*
(August) ­ Art, Traffic Safety, American Heritage, Oceanography
(September) ­ Mammal Study, Radio, Theater, Bugling, Skating, First Aid
(October) ­ Communication, Citizenship in the World, American Heritage, Citizenship in the Nation, Entrepreneurship, American Cultures, Animation, Environmental Science, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Scouting Heritage, Oceanography

Medieval Times : email to register (September 24) ­ Animal Science

8/24/2016

Merit Badge Opportunities Cont.

LLELA Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area: to register (September 17) ­ Forestry
(October 15) ­ Reptile and Amphibian Study
(November 12) ­ Nature

Frontiers of Flight Museum : to register (September 24) ­ Aviation

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

Other Opportunities

Outdoor Ethics LNT Trainer certification courses available Go to this link for more info