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California Caverns Spelunking

September 17, 2014 | Webmaster | Activities, Troop News | spelunking

Date: October 25-26, 2014 (Saturday – Sunday)
Location: California Cavern
Cost:
– Option 1 – Mammoth Caves Expedition – $120 for scouts or adults
– Option 2 – Trail of Lights – $50 adults, $44 scouts
Attire:
– Class A for travel
– Class B for Trail of Lights
– Old clothes for Mammoth Caves Expedition
Required: Permission slip and California Caverns waiver form
Detail Info: Expedition Checklist

Organized tour of the underground caverns and caves of California Caverns. Primary outing will be the Mammoth Cave expedition, a two hour tour walking, crawling and wiggling through natural passages which connect the 13 chambers of the cave. For those wishing a less challenging adventure, we will offer the Trail of Lights walking tour. This hour long tour explores many of the same cavern chambers and is a good introduction to spelunking. The second tour is offered contingent upon enough scout interest and adult support. We will end our outing camping overnight at nearby New Melones Recreation Area.

Participants on the Mammoth Cave expedition need to bring old clothes for the trek and a plastic trash bag to store wet clothes. The mud is somewhat resistant to washing and can ruin clothes. Participants on the Trail of Lights walk can wear class B uniform and boots. Please pack clothes and personal items in a sports bag rather than backpack. Bring a BAG LUNCH for Saturday afternoon. Patrols will need to plan menus for Saturday DINNER and Sunday BREAKFAST.

Important Dates:
10/14 (Tu) 7:00pm – Permission slip due at Troop meeting
10/25 (Sa) 8:00am – Meet at Sycamore Park and Ride, depart 8:30am
10/26 (Su) 1:00pm – Return to Sycamore Park and Ride (approx)

Bring:
– For Mammoth Caves Expedition: Old clothes for the trek, trash bag for wet clothes
– For Trail of Lights: Class B & boots
– All:
– Bag lunch for Saturday
– Sports bag instead of backpack
– 10 essentials and camping gears

For more information, contact the ASM in charge, Mr Carstensen at adcarsten@pacbell.net or (925) 999-9608.

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September 11 Remembrance Event

September 6, 2014 | Webmaster | Activities, Service Project, Troop News

Date: September 11, 2014 (Thursday)
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm – Scout part of the Ceremony starts at 5:50pm sharp
Location: All Wars Memorial at Oak Hill Park, Danville (map)
Cost: $0
Attire: Class A
Required: Permission slip

On September 11, 2001, thousands of people lost their lives in one of the most infamous attacks on America. We will honor & remember them during San Ramon Valley’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. All uniformed Scouts and leaders are invited to participate in this meaningful patriotic ceremony. Scouts will parade holding American Flags at the All Wars Memorial. The entire family is also welcome to attend the ceremony.

Parking is available at both of the Monte Vista High School lots, located on Stone Valley Road, adjacent to the park. The event is scheduled to start at 6:00 pm. Bring water. Families should bring a blanket or chair to sit in.

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Trevor’s Eagle Blanket Foundation

August 28, 2014 | Webmaster | Scouting News, Service Project | serviceProjects

From Mt Diablo Silverado Council:

Trevor’s Eagle Blanket Foundation Calls For Assistance 12-13-14

Scouts and Scouters, we are counting on your support to carry forward Trevor Tonsing’s Legacy of Warmth. Trevor was a Life Scout in Troop 832, Iron Horse District, Mt. Diablo Silverado Council, out of Walnut Creek, California. He had started on his Eagle Scout Leadership Project, which was to procure materials and organize and instruct crews that would make fleece tie blankets for the benefit of patients at Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland. Trevor was motivated to do this because of the excellent care he had received at Children’s Hospital himself, after being born with complex congenital heart defects in 1993.

Trevor suddenly fell ill and passed away a few days after his sixteenth birthday in December 2009. Thus, he was unable complete his Eagle Scout Leadership Project. However, because of his family’s desire to move forward with the project, Trevor’s Eagle Blanket Foundation was established in January 2010 and has already contributed well over 3,000 beautiful blankets to the patients of Children’s Hospital.

December 13, 2014 will be Trevor’s 21st birthday. We are asking each Troop, Crew, and Pack in the Council to throw their support behind this effort and to do a good turn by making and contributing blankets to the Foundation on or before Trevor’s birthday. Each blanket requires two pieces of fleece; each piece of fabric should be one and one half yards long. Cutting and tying one blanket typically takes about 45 minutes. More information about the Foundation, and about procuring fleece, cutting and tying blankets, and delivering the blankets to the Foundation can be found on the Foundation’s website. It is fun, easy, and rewarding to do. Patches will be awarded to all contributing Scouts.

Every Scout, Scouter, Troop, Crew, and Pack can make Trevor’s 21st birthday a gift that celebrates his Legacy of Warmth with a new generation of children confronting medical challenges. Like Trevor, YOU can make a difference in their lives.

Thank you for your support!

Trevor’s Eagle Blanket Foundation,
a California nonprofit public benefit corporation
c/o Archer Norris
2033 North Main Street, Suite 800
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
www.trevorsblankets.org
email: JTonsing@trevorsblankets.org

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Scout Nights with the Sharks

August 28, 2014 | Webmaster | Scouting News | scoutDay

SAN JOSE SHARKS VS. ANAHEIM DUCKS
Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 5:00PM
SAP Center at San Jose

SPECIAL SCOUT OFFER!

This is your special opportunity as member of the Girl or Boy Scouts to purchase tickets at a special discount!

TICKETS PRICED AT $25 (upper reserve) and $50 (lower reserve)
Save up to $37 per ticket!

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Girls Scouts of Northern California!

Scouts and Scout leaders, our FIRST Scout Night of the season with the Sharks is almost here! Your San Jose Sharks including Tomas Hertl, Patrick Marleau and Joe Pavelski will take on their Western Conference rival, Anaheim Ducks! Come out and support your San Jose Sharks by taking advantage of this special offer!

Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis and availability is limited.

ALL SEATS INCLUDE AN EXCLUSIVE SCOUT NIGHT PATCH (SHOWN) TO BE PICKED UP AT THE GAME! YOU WILL RECEIVE A SEPARATE EMAIL WITH THOSE INSTRUCTIONS.

CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR SCOUT NIGHT TICKETS

Special Offer Code: SCOUTS

Scout Days/Nights are not Troop 805 events but rather community events open to Scout groups.

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