When: Monday, July 25, 2016
– 4:30 pm – depart
– 6:00 pm – Arrive at Westin St Francis Hotel, Powell Street, San Francisco
– 7:30 pm – Ceremony
– Dinner afterward in SF, depart afterward
Meet: TBD, based on transportation
Cost: Free, dinner provided
Attire: Class A, please make sure uniforms are cleaned and pressed
Required: Permission slip due July 19th
Troop 805 has been invited to open the Mortgage Bankers Association conference and charity auction benefitting Wounded Warriors Foundation with a flag ceremony. Participating Scouts should feel confident in presenting the flag. This is a great opportunity to earn community service hours for rank advancement.
Contact Mrs Wong at harperiwong@gmail.com or (925) 525-0345 for more information.
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Date: July 29-31 (Fri-Sun)
Meet & Location: Cal High, 9870 Broadmoor Drive, San Ramon – Football Stadium
Cost: Free
Attire: Class B (except those doing the Flag Ceremony – must be in Class A)
Required: Permission slip due July 19th
We will be assisting the American Cancer Society at their premiere local fund raising event Relay for Life. We will need scouts and adults to help with set-up and take down for the event. We also need scouts to perform the Relay Flag Ceremony. Participation will count for Service Hours needed for rank advancement.
You can sign up for one, two or all of the following events:
- Setup: Friday, July 29 from 5 pm to 7 pm.
- Flag Ceremony: Saturday, July 30 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.
- Take Down: Sunday, July 31 from 10:00 am to 12 noon.
This is a great opportunity to earn community service hours for rank advancement OR to satisfy part of requirement 7 for Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge. (Please consult with your Merit Badge Counselor at least a week PRIOR to the event to understand the requirements. Scouts can volunteer additional time at the event Saturday to reach the 8 hours specified in the Merit Badge.)
Contact Mrs Miyao (925-895-7565) for questions.
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Date: Monday, July 4, 2016
– 0645 Distribute trash receptacles along parade route
– 0900 Carry banners in the 4th of July parade (awesome photo opportunities)
– 1100 After completion of parade, help remove trash receptacles along parade route.
Meet: Dependent on activity – Instructions will be provided via email
Return: Dependent on activity – Instructions will be provided via email
Cost: Free! Includes hot breakfast and/or lunch!
Attire: Full Class A
Required: Permission slip due June 21st
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Date: Saturday, May 28, 2016
Time: 7:30am – TBD
Meet & Pickup: Intersection of Iron Horse Trail and Del Amigo Road in Danville
Cost: Free
Attire: Class A
Required: Permission slip due May 24th
All Scouts are encouraged to help out on this year’s 6th Annual Danville Half Marathon Run – benefiting the scouting program. Troop 805 will volunteer to manage the “Aid Station” on the intersection of Iron Horse Trail and Del Amigo Road. We will have tables with refreshments for the runners.
We need Adult Volunteers as well to help our scouts and to provide adequate supervision.
Contact Mr Ray Chan (925-548-6179) if you have questions.
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Date: Monday, May 30th, 2016
Time: 2:10pm – 3:00pm
Arrival: Plan on arriving at 1:50pm to allow time to park & get to the meeting area
Meet & Pickup: San Ramon Central Park flag pole area.
Chevron Stage (on the grass adjacent to the tennis courts)
12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon
Cost: Free
Attire: Full Class A
Required: Permission slip due May 24th
Bring: Be sure to wear sunscreen & bring water.
We are proud to announce that Troop 805 has been specially selected to do the Opening Flag ceremony for the San Ramon Art & Wind Festival this year on Memorial Day, May 30th. All scouts are encouraged to attend!
Participating Scouts will earn service time hours. An outdoor flag ceremony also fills a second-class advancement requirement!
Scouts and families are welcome to enjoy the Art & Wind festival beforehand & afterwards! This family-friendly festival features professional kite flying demonstrations, arts & crafts booths, entertainment on 3 stages, food booths by local non-profits and more! The festival is from 10am to 5pm.
Contact Mr Laubach (925-768-4006) if you have questions.
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Date & Time: April 16th (Saturday), 9am – 3pm
Location: Community Safety Saturday at Crow Canyon Commons, 3130 Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon (map)
Meet & Pickup: Kiwanis booth at Community Safety Saturday
Attire: Class A
Cost: None
Required: Permission slip due April 12th
Each year, Kiwanis clubs around the world join in a day of service which is called “Kiwanis One Day”. It’s a global effort, but it’s made of personal commitments. Kiwanis One Day consists of the involvement of communities around the world and results in an international spirit of service that inspires people worldwide.
For their 2016 One Day service project, Kiwanis Club of Danville is sponsoring a bicycle safety booth at the Community Safety Saturday event.
Scouts will be helping in 2-hour shifts.
If there are limits on how many scouts the Kiwanis can use, scout participants will be selected based on “first come first served”.
Contact Mr Matsunaga (925-838-1617) for questions.
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