Dear Troop,
The May 2016 Newsletter is now ready. Please review it to learn of the exciting events, meetings, and activities coming up..
This month features an article on 13 cool facts about the new Boy Scout Handbook (13th edition) and lots more!
Regards,
David Morrow
Date: Friday, July 22 – Sunday, July 24
Location: Donner Lake, Truckee California
Meet: Friday, July 22, 9:30AM @ Sycamore Park & Ride
Return: Sunday, July 24, approx 5-6PM @ Sycamore Park & Ride
Uniform: Class A for travel
Cost: $89
Bring:
– Friday bag lunch
– $10 for Sunday lunch @ Ikedas
– 10 essentials, layered clothing for cold mornings & warm afternoons
– Fishing pole, casting reel, and bait of choice
– 2-day fishing license for age 16 and above
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.
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.
This event has been cancelled.
Date: Saturday, June 4, 2016
Location: Pleasanton Ridge, Sunol
Meet: Saturday, June 4 5:45 AM @ Sycamore Park & Ride
Return: Scouts will be dropped off at their homes at approximately 8:00 PM
Uniform: Class-B uniform, sturdy hiking boots, hat
Bring: 2 liters of water, sun protection, trail snack, personal first aid kit, $10 for dinner on the way home
Cost: $15 including lunch at the ~10 mile mark
Required: Permission slip and a copy of full BSA medical forms (Parts A, B & C) due May 24th
The Fages II hike is open to scouts 12 years or older who have adequately trained for this distance. “Adequately trained” means that you MUST have completed a BSA sponsored backpacking trip or day hike of at least 10 miles.
Contact Mr Keith Chan (925-829-3176) for questions.
Date: Friday-Sunday, July 8-10, 2016
Location: Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
Meet: Friday, July 8th 5 PM @ Sycamore Park & Ride
Return: Sunday, July 10th 3 PM @ Sycamore Park & Ride
Uniform: Arrive in Class A uniform
Cost: $110
Bring: Bag dinner for Friday, 10 essentials, mess kit, $10 for Sunday lunch, swim suit, water shoes, sun protection gear
Required: Permission slip and Monterey Bay Kayaks liability form due May 10th
The Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve is an expansive tidal wetland and a rare eco-system with a stunning diversity of marine life. It is an important habitat for over 300 species of birds, many marine invertebrates, fish, and marine mammals such as harbor seals, sea lions and the southern sea otter, a threatened species.
We will camp at Youth Overnight Area of Royal Oaks Park on Friday night, then head to Moss Landing (15 min driving) on Saturday morning, have a 3-hour private kayaking tour at Elkhorn Slough, don’t forget to bring sun protection gear.
Contact Mr Keith Chan (925-829-3176) for questions.
