Each of you has skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm that you can pass on to our scouts.
You can share those skills by becoming a Merit Badge Counselor. Our Troop welcomes Merit Badge Counselors for all topics, but specifically needs counselors for these merit badges, which are required for Eagle rank:
- Cycling – includes (2) 10-mile rides, (2) 15-mile rides, (2) 25-mile rides and (1) 50-mile ride. Although we have three counselors listed, they no longer have a scout in the Troop. We need biking enthusiasts to become counselors!
- Environmental Science
- Sustainability
Examples of additional merit badges with no current counselor are Wilderness Survival, Indian Lore, Traffic Safety, Athletics, Water Sports, Inventing, Dentistry…
Click on this article that gives an overview of what is required to become a Merit Badge Counselor, which include being over 18 years old, current YPT, and your enthusiasm and expertise in a particular subject.
Meridian District also holds Merit Badge Counselor Training at their monthly Roundtable. Check out the Roundtable calendar for the next one. We encourage parents to attend the Merit Badge Counselor training at the Roundtable, which are held at the LDS Church in Alamo. There is no obligation to become a counselor afterward. Please attend to learn ways in which you can share your talents and skills to help our scouts.
Parents who wish to become counselors may begin with a simple merit badge such as Fingerprinting or Coin Collecting. Shorten the learning curve by asking current counselors for tips on how they present and discuss the requirements of that merit badge with scouts.
Do you wish to lead a Merit Badge Session for our Troop? Please contact Maria Hudson (925) 207-6400 to propose dates for your session.
Consider becoming a merit badge counselor or add to your list of merit badges if you are already a MB counselor. Here is a list of the current Merit Badge Counselors for our troop. If you need to add or drop a merit badge, please email this completed form to Maria Hudson.
Contact Maria Hudson mbhudson805@gmail.com for questions.
Posted in Troop News | Tagged merit badge, merit badge counselors
Do your class-B shirt(s) fit? Would you like a Troop 805 jacket? It’s time for our annual apparel order again!
If you want to order a troop jacket, t-shirt or other apparel, please print the 
Apparel Order Form and complete page 2 of the order form. Staple your check made out to “Troop 805”. Submit your order and payment by Tuesday, January 29 at the Troop Meeting. If you miss the deadline, you must wait another year; we do not keep extra inventory on hand.
For questions, contact Rosetta Cheung at rosetta.cheung@gmail.com.
Posted in Troop News | Tagged class b, troop apparel
Date: January 19, 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
We will start the day at 9:30am at K1 Go Karting with a merit badge class on Traffic Safety, offered by a California Highway Patrol Officer 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 some prep work (homework) will be required and this will be handed out on or before January 15th to each Scout submitting their permission slip.
Following the Traffic Safety Merit Badge session, Troop 805 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.
Permission slip – please complete and turn in by the Jan. 15th Troop meeting
Contact Mrs. Arunkumar archana.arunkumar@gmail.com or Mr. Benveniste dan@benveniste.us for questions.
Posted in Activities, Troop News | Tagged go kart, k1 go karting, traffic safety, traffic safety merit badge
Date & Time (update): Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019 – 6:30pm to set up chairs; 7:00pm for flag ceremony
Where (new location): LDS Church, 2949 Stone Valley Rd. Alamo, next to Oak Hill Park and Monte Vista H.S.
Troop 805 is responsible for the flag ceremony at the Jan, 10th roundtable. Please consider helping out and sign up today. This is a great opportunity for scouts looking to complete the flag ceremony participation requirement for second class.
This is Meridian District’s monthly meeting for announcements, training break-out sessions, and general networking. It is open to all adult leaders and interested parents and is a major opportunity to communicate District and Council information.
Permission slip (revised) due by the Jan. 8th Troop Meeting
Contact Mr. Benveniste for questions sm@troop805,org
Posted in Service Project, Troop News | Tagged flagCeremony, flags, roundtable
Date: Saturday, December 15, 2018 – 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: $12 for scouts and adults
Attire: Class A uniform
An opportunity for fun and patrol competition at miniature golf. We will be inviting Webelos to join us on this outing. This is a chance to help recruitment and distinguish Troop 805 from other Troops.
Permission slip is due 12/11th
Contact Mr. Screechfield for questions, email: kscsreechfield@gmail.com
Posted in Activities, Troop News | Tagged golf, mini golf, recruitment
NOTE: Due to poor air quality, Door Hanger Distribution has been cancelled. Instead, a digital door hanger was sent to 1,900 members of a social networking site of the Wood Ranch neighborhood so our Troop will be picking up donations on 11/17. Thank you everyone for your patience and understanding.
Dates:
– November 10 (Saturday) Cancelled – Drop off Door Hangers
– November 17 (Saturday) 9am – 11am – Pick up Food Donations
Meet: 190 Woodranch Circle, Danville (Woodranch Club House Parking Lot)
Return: Scouts will be dropped off at home about one-half hour after the event
Cost: $0 (no charge)
Attire: Class A, good walking shoes
Bring: Water
Required: Signed Permission slip turned in by 11/6/2018
Optional: Online registration: door hanger distribution or donation collection
This project is an annual National BSA service project where non-perishable foods are collected for the local food banks. We will go door-to-door with informational flyers requesting donations on Saturday November 10th, and collect and deliver the donations to a central point at the LDS church in Danville on Saturday November 17th. Scouts may choose to participate on either or both days.
This is a great event to bring a friend (1st class requirement 10). Scouts will also earn service hours for rank advancement.
Since our assigned area is large and spread out (roughly 1.5 sq. miles with over 1300 houses), we will need many scouts and drivers to help on both days. Parents who can drive, please fill out the information especially providing your cell phone number.
** Donut breakfast will be provided for participating scouts & parent drivers. **
Contact Mr Sanjeev if you have questions.
Posted in Activities, Service Project, Troop News
