News

A Scout is Thrifty…  There is still time to sell Camp Cards!  Pay your way to summer camp. You are entered into a drawing for every 25 cards you sell (let Mrs. Roman know when you have sold 25 cards so she can enter your name)  

Booth Sale spots are available for this weekend!

To get cards or see what Booth Sale spots are available contact Mrs. Roman @

Camp Card money / unsold cards due by Tuesday May 3

 

Irving Lake Association Clean-up 4/23 8am-noon @ Lake Vilbig

Earn service hours.  Donuts and lunch will be provided!  Let’s have 100% participation!

Contact: Art Miller

 

Swamp Base Swim Check – 5/7 10:30am @ Camp Wisdom

Required for everyone attending Swamp Base; please practice beforehand

Scouts who are going to Summer Camp can also test but will have other opportunities to test. Please arrive about 10:00am to give yourself time to get ready as the troop must be ready to enter the water at 10:30.

Contact: Denise Bolton 469-844-5425

 

Summer Camp 2016 – 6/26-7/2 @ Kerr Scout Ranch at Slippery Falls Oklahoma

Summer Camp money is due by April 26; cost is $240 per scout, $120 per adult

Once your $100 deposit is paid please email your merit badge choices to or bring your choices to the next troop meeting

 

Upcoming Events

4/19 Troop Meeting

4/23 Clean-up Lake Vilbig 8AM

4/24 Troop Committee Meeting – All adults welcome! 7pm @ Woodhaven

4/26 Troop Meeting

4/29-5/1 Webeloree – 6pm Friday to 11am Sunday @ Camp Wisdom

5/3 PLC / Troop Meeting

5/7 Swamp Base Swim Check 10:30am @ Camp Wisdom pool

5/10 Troop Meeting

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

To sign-up for any of these classes, please visit their website to register

 

National Scouting Museum: *Eagle required classes fill-up fast*

(April) – Scouting Heritage, Theater, Traffic Safety

(May) – Citizenship in the Nation, Digital Technology, Genealogy, Reading, Sustainability

(June) – Cooking, Communication, Oceanography, Theater, Citizenship in the Community, Scouting Heritage, Environmental Science, Citizenship in the World, Astronomy, Nuclear Science, Citizenship in the Nation, Law, Skating

 

Perot Museum:

(April 16) – Chemistry

(May 14, 21, 28) – Environmental Science, Digital Technology, Robotics

(June 5, 12, 25) – Citizenship in the Community, Engineering, Aviation

 

Medieval Times: email to register

(April 24, May 15, September 24) – Animal Science

 

Other Opportunities

Outdoor Ethics LNT Trainer certification courses available

Go to this link for more info

 

Advancements and Awards

Jaxon M. – Star Rank

Dylan R. – Citizenship in the Nation MB

Isaac R. – Fingerprinting MB

Pierce W. – Fingerprinting MB

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

A Scout is Thrifty…  Camp Card time!  Pay your way to summer camp by selling camp cards.

You are entered into a drawing for every 25 cards you sell (let Mrs. Roman know when you have sold 25 cards so she can enter your name)  

Booth Sale spots are available

To get cards or see what Booth Sale spots are available contact Mrs. Roman @

Camp Card money is due by Tuesday May 3

 

Backpacking Trip this weekend – Depart Woodhaven @ 6am this Saturday, Return Sunday evening

Cost $20/person, includes pizza on the way home Sunday, does not include trail food.

If you haven’t already paid, please pay at the next troop meeting.

Contact: Bret 214-444-8503

 

Irving Lake Association Clean-up 4/23 8am-noon @ Lake Vilbig

Earn service hours.  Donuts and lunch will be provided!  Let’s have 100% participation!

Contact: Art Miller

 

Summer Camp 2016 – 6/26-7/2 @ Kerr Scout Ranch at Slippery Falls Oklahoma

Summer Camp money is due by April 26; cost is $240 per scout, $120 per adult

Once your $100 deposit is paid please email your merit badge choices to or bring your choices to the next troop meeting

 

Upcoming Events

4/9-10 Backpacking Trip 6am-8pm @ Cross Timbers Trail

4/12 Troop Meeting

4/19 Troop Meeting

4/23 Clean-up Lake Vilbig 8AM

4/24 Troop Committee Meeting – All adults welcome! 7pm @ Woodhaven

4/26 Troop Meeting

4/29-5/1 Webeloree – 6pm Friday to 11am Sunday @ Camp Wisdom

5/3 PLC / Troop Meeting

5/10 Troop Meeting

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

To sign-up for any of these classes, please visit their website to register

 

National Scouting Museum: *Eagle required classes fill-up fast*

(April) – Mammal Study, Scouting Heritage, Soil and Water Conservation, Theater, Traffic Safety

(May) – Citizenship in the Nation, Digital Technology, First Aid, Genealogy, Reading, Sustainability

 

Perot Museum:

(April 16) – Chemistry

(May 14, 21, 28) – Environmental Science, Digital Technology, Robotics

(June 5, 12, 25) – Citizenship in the Community, Engineering, Aviation

 

Medieval Times: email to register

(April 24, May 15, September 24) – Animal Science

 

Other Opportunities

Outdoor Ethics LNT Trainer certification courses available

Go to this link for more info

News

Troop Court of Honor – Next troop meeting @ 7pm.  Our twice a year event to formally recognize Scouts’ achievements.  Scouts’ family members are invited to share in this event.  Scouts should be in full uniform including merit badge sash, etc…

 

Five Trails MB College Registration is now open! April 7; Cost $5 per Scout

@ Plymouth Park United Methodist Church Irving 1616 W. Airport Fwy Irving 75062

Sign-up 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 sign-up for elective MBs.

Each scout must have a signed blue card from the Scoutmaster.

Register at: http://www.fivetrails.org/

 

A Scout is Thrifty…  Camp Card time!  Pay your way to summer camp by selling camp cards.

You are entered into a drawing for every 25 cards you sell (let Mrs. Roman know when you have sold 25 cards so she can enter your name)  

Kroger, Lowes, & Dick’s Sporting Goods Booth Sale spots are available

To get cards or see what Booth Sale spots are available contact Mrs. Roman @

 

Backpacking Trip 4/9-10 @ Cross Timbers Trail;

Cost $20(does not include trail food for each participant)

depart Woodhaven 6AM Sat, arrive back at Woodhaven 8PM Sun

Everyone attending Swamp Base should make this trip.

This is a great opportunity to challenge yourself.

The troop has gear to lend, please contact Blaine or Bret if needed

 

Irving Lake Association Clean-up 4/23 8am-noon @ Lake Vilbig

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

“Every Scout deserves a Trained Leader!” -Lord Baden Powell

Training enhances the quality of the program we offer our scouts.  Training reduces conflict and misunderstandings that can occur on troop activities, especially campouts.

SALT is great training for any leader because it explains how the program works and answers many questions about scouting.

SALT is being offered 4/9 8am-5pm at St. Ann’s Center in Coppell; email Pete Parish for SALT sign-up information

 

Summer Camp 2016 – 6/28-7/4 @ Kerr Scout Ranch at Slippery Falls Oklahoma

Upcoming Events

3/22 Court of Honor – Scouts wear full uniform

3/29 Troop Meeting

4/5 PLC Meeting/Troop Meeting

4/9-10 Backpacking Trip 6am-8pm @ Cross Timbers Trail

4/12 Troop Meeting

4/19 Troop Meeting

4/23 Clean-up Lake Vilbig 8AM

4/26 Troop Meeting

4/30-5/1 Webeloree – 8am @ Camp Wisdom

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

Five Trails MB College:

(April 2, PPUMC Irving, register on five trails website)

Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the World, Citizenship in the Nation, Communication, First Aid, Camping, Cooking, Environmental Science, Crime Prevention, Fingerprinting, Digital Technology, Photography, Fire Safety, Safety

 

Scouting Museum:

(March) – Animation, Art, Movie Making

(April) – Electronics, Energy, Mammal Study, Scouting Heritage, Soil and Water Conservation, Theater, Traffic Safety

 

Perot Museum:

(March 20) – Space Exploration

(April 16) – Chemistry

(May 14, 21, 28) – Environmental Science, Digital Technology, Robotics

(June 5, 12, 25) – Citizenship in the Community, Engineering, Aviation