What: National Orienteering Day Score-O 
When: 09/29/2018 
Where: Gateway Park , Fort Worth, TX

When it rains in cities and towns across the U.S., it pours. And in this case, “it” refers to oil, salt, gasoline and other debris that gets washed down the road and into rivers, lakes and streams. Bioswales are nature’s filter for this repugnant runoff. Strategically placed along roadsides and filled with mulch or native plants, bioswales absorb the gunk and let clean water pass through. Or, at least that’s the way they’re supposed to work. Unfortunately, all 30 bioswales in the borough of Ohiopyle, Pa., had seen better days. They were clogged with debris and overrun with weeds. For the past seven years, officials had tried, unsuccessfully, to fix the bioswales. And then, at last, a Scout came along.  Click to read more about this AWARD WINNING EAGLE PROJECT.

What: 2019 Law MB Day, sponsored by Circle Ten Council
When: Saturday, November 9, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm 
Where: UNT Dallas College of Law, 1901 Main St., Dallas
Details: See this link HERE for more information, including how to register for this event (button on top-right of web page), dress code, what pre-work is required, etc. 

This is a great recurring service opportunity for T840 Scouts — Coppell Nature Park is maintained solely by volunteers, with no help from the City. HERE is the link to sign up — it is 3 hours, from 9:00 am to noon, on the 3rd Saturday of every month. Note: Parents must accompany any Scout under age of 16!

If you are interested in becoming a Merit Badge Counselor check out the list of Merit Badges under the "Merit Badges" link on the Menu to the left.  Click HERE to find the necessary information form and HERE to complete the BSA Adult application with position Code 42 (Merit Badge Counselor).  Turn all completed forms and supporting documents in to Mike Gandy for review.  All Merit badge counselors must register as adult Scouters and be approved by the council advancement committee for each merit badge listed on this Merit Badge Counselor Information form. A merit badge counselor does not have to pay a registration fee, but must complete an Adult Application for position code 42, fill out this form, and complete BSA Youth Protection training.  Submit the Adult Application with the Merit Badge Counselor Information form to your Troop Merit Badge coordinator, who will review and submit to the district and council.  Counselors may wish to associate with a particular unit but are encouraged to serve any Scout from any unit.

Attention Adult Leaders: Training - Adult Leaders has been updated
The Training - Adult Leaders link found in the menu items to the left has been updated.  Links to training for Leader Specific Roles are detailed and updated.  Additional training links can also be found here.  Please let us know at training@troop840.org if you have any questions or comments regarding this menu item.  Additional training may be available but not listed and we will be happly to find a location and additional information for that training upon request.