Troop News

Date: Saturday, February 22 to Sunday, February 23, 2020
Location: Borges Ranch – Hanna Grove area Walnut Creek
Depart: Meet at Sycamore Park & Ride on Saturday, 9:30 am. Leave promptly at 10:00 am
Pick Up: Borges Ranch, 11:00am, Sunday
Attire: Class A uniform to travel to and from campgrounds
Bring: Rain gear, sleeping bag and pad, 10 essentials
Cost: $35 (for scouts and adults) to cover the campsite and food
Required: Signed Permission slip turned in by 2/11/2020
RSVP: Troopmaster

Inspired by world famous Guy Ferrari’s Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, this one night camp out will give scouts the chance to learn to cook with Dutch Ovens and hone their fire building skills. Cooks will plan their own food for Saturday LUNCH, DINNER, and Sunday BREAKFAST.

Contact Mr. Yuji Yamada for questions at 925-683-5381 or yujiy@yahoo.com.

Date: December 21, 2019, Saturday
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Drop off and pick up: At K1 Speed Go Kart, 6400 Sierra Ct Suite B, Dublin
Cost: $65
Attire: Class B and closed-toe shoes
Required: Signed Permission slip turned in by 12/10 and Signed Waiver brought with you on 12/21
RSVP: Troopmaster

We will start the day at 9:30am at K1 Speed in Dublin with a Merit Badge class on Traffic Safety, offered by California Highway Patrol Officer Hahn who will review all of the elements required to complete the Traffic Safety Merit Badge and will sign off at the end on blue cards for Scouts who participate. Note that Requirements #2 and #3 are required as homework for sign off at the MB session with Officer Hahn.

Following the Traffic Safety Merit Badge session, scouts will participate in a K1 Speed Grand Prix which includes 3 races in high performance go karts. Racing will be done by 12:30pm. Please plan to drop off and pick up your scouts at K1 Speed in Dublin.

Scouts can choose to participate in the Merit Badge Clinic and/or the Troop Grand Prix. The Merit Badge session from 9:30am-11:00am is free to attend. The Grand Prix from 11:00am-12:30pm is $65/scout. There are no age restrictions for participating in either activity. If only participating in the Merit Badge session, please include that in the Comments field when you RSVP.

Contact Mr. Kelly 4kevintkelly@gmail.com for questions.

Date:  Saturday, December 7, 2019
Meet: 9:00am @Sycamore Valley Park & Ride – Depart 9:15am sharp
Return: 12:15pm @Sycamore Valley Park & Ride
Cost: FREE Admission but a cash donation is appreciated to support your Naval Services (regular fee is $10)
Bring: Cash for donation and American Heritage Workbook
Attire: Class A uniform
Required: Signed Permission slip turned in by 12/3/2019
RSVP: Troopmaster by 12/1/2019

In honor of Pearl Harbor Day, join Troop 805 for a visit to the Alameda Naval Air Museum to commemorate the 78th Anniversary of Japan’s invasion of Pearl Harbor. The Alameda Naval Air Station has a remarkable history. It was one of the largest, most complete Naval Air Stations in the world. There will be photo displays and models of U.S. and Japanese airplanes, including famous ships, boats, the Blue Angels, USS Enterprise, Battle of Midway, Women in Service and the Coast Board. Exhibits are on two floors.  This is also an opportunity to work towards your American Heritage Merit Badge!

Contact Mrs. Kelly 4amykelly@gmail.com or Mrs. Oki soki@sbcglobal.net for questions.

Date:  Saturday, December 14, 2019 – Subject to weather
Meet: 9:15am @Sycamore Valley Park & Ride – Depart 9:30am sharp
Return: 12:30pm @Sycamore Valley Park & Ride; scouts will call parents upon leaving Golfland
Cost:  $15 for scouts and adults
Attire: Class A uniform
Required: Signed Permission slip turned in by 12/10/2019
RSVP: Troopmaster

Join the troop for the 2nd Annual Happy Gilmore Mini Golf Masters for fun and patrol competition at miniature golf.

Contact Mr. Screechfield kscreechfield@gmail.com for questions.