Troop News

Advance Camp

June 9, 2015 | Webmaster | Activities, Advancement, Troop News | advanceCamp, meritBadge

Hi Scouts,

Are there some merit badges you were curious about but haven’t had the chance to work on? Maybe game design, or digital technology or welding or robotics?

Have you been putting off completing an Eagle required merit badge? Maybe Sustainability or Environmental Science?

Do you have a drawer full of ‘partials?’ Maybe Swimming or Weather?

Out of over 100 different merit badges available, this year’s one day Advance Camp will be offering the opportunity to work on 2 out of 60 different choices. This is a huge one day event where over 2,000 scouts gather to explore new interests, start merit badges, finish merit badges, or complete previous partials. There will be two sessions – one morning, one afternoon.

What: Advance Camp
When: Saturday, September 26th, 2015
Leave: 6:30 am from Sycamore Park and Ride
Return: 6 pm to Sycamore Park and Ride
Cost: $27 (though a few cost an additional $25), which includes lunch
Attire: Class A

How to Sign Up:

Scouts must check out this list of 60 merit badges and choose 2 they would like to work on plus 2 back-up choices.
Then, scouts should check out this Merit Badge Requirement web page to review the related workbook to understand what the merit badge involves.
Then, return the permission slip with payment in 2 weeks, June 16th, or sooner.

A special note to parents: Last year’s Advance Camp required the help of 150 merit badge counselors plus over 200 additional volunteers. Please save the date on your schedule. We will need many drivers and Advance Camp will need volunteers. All volunteers get a free shirt and free lunch.

Feel free to contact me with questions.

Thanks.

Susan Kim
dasrkims@yahoo.com
cell 925-785-3732

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Kiwanis 4th of July Parade & Service

June 5, 2015 | Webmaster | Service Project, Troop News | parade, serviceProjects

Date: Saturday, July 4, 2015
Meet: TBD
Return: TBD
Cost: Free
Attire: Full Class A
Required: Permission slip due June 30th

Hey Scouts and Scouters,

4th of July is right around the corner and you know what that means: Garbage Collection! Oooops! I mean…the 4th Of July Parade! It’s time to start planning our involvement in the Kiwanis Danville 4th of July Parade. The sponsoring scouts for this event are our Order of the Arrow (OA) members and leading us this year is OSPL Eric C. This is a great service project in our community and a lot of fun. If you are in town and would like to march in the parade, leading it off no less, and help out with trash collection, please check out the details below.

As in past years, there are 3 events that you can participate in:

Service Project #1: 6:45am – 9:00am: Place garbage and recycling cans along the parade route. Scouts and adults are both welcome.

Breakfast option: Kiwanis provides a full spread breakfast at Pete’s Brass Rail from 6:00 – 6:40am for those who help with Service Project #1. Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Potatoes, French Toast, just what your body needs to get you going for the day’s activities!

March in the Parade: 9:00am to ~ 10:30am: Lead the parade carrying the main parade banner and our American Flags. (Full and complete Class A uniforms required…scouts and leaders only).

Service Project #2: 10:30/11:00 – noon+: Load up garbage cans onto trucks after parade is over. Scouts and adults both welcome.

Lunch option: Afterwards, Kiwanis provides a full spread lunch at Pete’s Brass Rail for those who help with Service Project #2. Gorge yourself on a Make-Your-Own Sandwich Bar in preparation for that next activity, the all important 4th of July Afternoon NAP!

The permission slips are due no later than the PLC meeting on June 30th.

Thanks,

Scott Evans
OASM Troop 805

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Pt Reyes Backpacking

May 11, 2015 | Webmaster | Activities, Troop News | backpacking, camping

Date: Saturday, May 30 – Sunday, May 31, 2015
Meet: 7:30am @ Sycamore Park & Ride on Saturday
Return: Scouts will be dropped off at home ~3pm Sunday
Cost: $35 adults and scouts (includes campsite fees & transportation)
Attire: Class B (for hiking)
Prerequisites: Scouts must have completed a T805 introduction to backpacking trip of at least 6 miles round trip
Required: Permission slip due May 19th
Bring:
– $10 for lunch on return trip
– Appropriate backpacking clothes and gears
– Save room to pack shared equipment (tents, stoves, fuel) and food

Hello,

This backpacking trip will be a one night trek in the Pt Reyes National Seashore. We will be leaving Saturday morning from the Sycamore Park and Ride at 8 am, and expect to be on the trail between 10:30 and 11:00 am. Our hike will be seven miles each way, with some moderate altitude gain. We should arrive in our campsite early enough Saturday afternoon to take a side hike to the beach area of Pt Reyes to enjoy the scenic beauty of this great area! We will be backpacking out Sunday morning, and should be home by 3 pm. The trip home will include a quick stop for lunch.

This trek open to all scouts who have completed the Troop 805 Introduction to Backpacking outing, or an equivalent BSA backpacking trip of at least 6 miles round trip. Scouts who will be attending the summer 50 miler should consider this as a critical practice trek and make every effort to attend.

We will begin accepting permission slips beginning tomorrow night and ending the meeting of May 19th. Permission slips will be accepted on a “first come first served basis.”

Please contact either Mr Chan (925-548-6179) or myself by email, or at tomorrow nights meeting if you have any questions regarding the Pt Reyes outing.

Best regards,

Mr. Carstensen

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Art and Wind Festival Flag Ceremony

May 2, 2015 | Webmaster | Activities, Service Project, Troop News | artAndWindFestival, serviceProjects

Date: May 25th (Monday)
Time: 10:40am – 12:15pm
Meet & Pickup: San Ramon’s Central Park flag pole staging area.
The stage is located on the soccer field near the tennis courts & the fire station. 12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon
Cost: Free
Attire: Full Class A
Required: Permission slip
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 25th. All scouts are encouraged to attend!

Important Dates:
05/19 (Tue) – Permission slip due at Troop meeting
05/25 (Mon) 10:40am – Meet at San Ramon Central Park flag pole area
05/25 (Mon) 11:30am – Flag ceremony starts
05/25 (Mon) 12:15pm – Scouts picked up at the event

Contact Mr Laubach (925-768-4006) if you have questions.

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