WHO: Boy Scouts and Venture Scouts, along with parent drivers, working with CERT-trained volunteers and Ham Radio Operators.
WHAT: Semi-annual Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Drill covering the San Ramon Valley. Pairs of scouts will be stationed in parts of our community and will read emergency scenarios to mobile Ham Radio Operators, who will prioritize the information and radio in the most important situations to our EOC (Emergency Operations Center). Parent drivers will need to shuttle scouts and may be need to drive Ham Radio Operators through the neighborhoods.
WHEN: Saturday, November 15; 9:00-11:00 a.m. (~2 hours)
WHERE: San Ramon Valley.
WHY: (1) Serve your community; (2) Fulfill requirement # 7 for the Eagle-required Emergency Preparation Merit Badge; (3) Learn more about the Emergency Response and Multi-agency Operations; (4) See CERT procedures in action; (5) Have fun!!!
BONUS: As a “thank you” at 12 noon our Fire Department will give a free pizza lunch and special tour of a fire station (station # 36 near Blackhawk East Gate). You won’t want to miss this one!
HOW: Fill out the permission slip, have your parents sign it, and bring it with you on Saturday. Also, be sure to indicate if you will
- participate in the CERT Drill only (9 a.m. to 11 a.m.) OR
- participate in the CERT Drill (9 a.m. to 11 a.m.) PLUS pizza lunch/fire station tour (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
We need at least 10 Scouts and 4 parent to drive. Thanks much for support this important community drill!
Yours in Scouting,
Mr. Rand Mahoney
Posted in Activities, Troop News | Tagged serviceProjects
Date: January 31st (Saturday)
Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Location: Diablo Valley College, 321 Golf Club Rd., Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (map) (campus map)
Cost: $45 per participant ($55 after December 14th) includes lunch
Note: This is a council run event for adults
Registration for LEAD (Leader Education and Discovery) on January 31, 2015 is now open.
LEAD is not just for adult leaders, there is something for all parents of scouts and scouters like
- How to be a Merit Badge Counselor
- How to cook with a Dutch oven
- How to become CERT trained
- … and much more!
Visit the Council website to sign up, view course schedule. Class sizes are limited so register early. Contact Mr Screechfield if you have questions.
Posted in Troop News | Tagged LEAD, training
Date: December 7th (Sunday)
Time: 2:45pm – 5:00pm
Location: Danville Bowl, 200 Boone Court, Danville, CA 94526 (map)
Cost: $20 per participant
Attire: Class A
Required: Permission slip – due December 2nd
Have fun bowling 3 games while getting to know and welcoming Webelos who are considering joining Troop 805 when they bridge next year. There are a limited number of lanes, so registration is on a first received priority basis. All equipment is included. However, if you want a snack or drink, please bring money for the vending machines or grill. All scouts should arrange their own transportation to and from Danville Bowl. This event does not include transportation.
Posted in Activities, Troop News | Tagged bowling
Dear Troop,
The November Troop 805 newsletter is ready. Please review the newsletter to learn of the exciting events, meetings, activities, and family information. This month features educational articles on Service Projects and details on the Troop 805 30th Anniversary Celebration!
Regards,
Dirk Dougherty
Posted in Troop News | Tagged newsletter
Date: July 12-18, 2015 (Sunday – Saturday)
Drop off: Sunday, July 12, 8:00AM @ Sycamore Park and Ride
Pick up: Saturday, July 18, 4:00PM @ Sycamore Park and Ride
Location: Wente Scout Reservation, Willits, CA (map)
Cost: $450 + $83 Transportation Cost + extras for some merit badges
Required:
– A check of $200 nonrefundable deposit made out to Troop 805
– Camp reservation form and Permission slip due December 16th PLC
– BSA Health Form (All parts A, B, and C) due May 26th at Troop Meeting
– Shooting Permission slip and merit badge fees due July 7th at COH
Details:
– Presentation deck – Info on Summer camp
– Suggested packing list – You don’t need everything. Use discretion.
– Wente Leaders guide – loads of info on Wente
– Daily schedule at camp
– Merit badge schedule
Photo Albums: Here!
Timeline:
12/16/2014: Reservation form, permission slip, and 1st payment of $200 due
01/27/2015: 2nd payment of $100 due
02/24/2015: 3rd payment of $150 due
05/19/2015: Bus fee $83 due
05/26/2015: BSA Health Form due
07/07/2015: Shooting permission slip and MB costs due at COH
07/12/2015: 8AM Departure
07/18/2015: 4PM Return
To Troop 805,
Our second Summer Camp Sign Up is now available. Camp Wente is an awesome summer camp and lots of scouts from our troop have voted for this summer camp in our troop survey.
For 2015, Troop 805 is planning to go to Camp Wente on July 12th – July 18th.
Your scouts can attend either Wente or Camp Cherry Valley or BOTH.
MY ASK:
If your scouts want to attend Camp Wente in Willits, California, I need the following:
- Fill out the Camp Reservation Form
- Fill out the Camp Wente Permission Slip
- Staple a check made out to Troop 805 in the amount of $200 (first payment)
NOTE: Total cost for Camp Wente is $450 (this does NOT include ground transportation).
PLEASE RETURN the THREE items listed above to me no later than Tuesday, December 16th (PLC). This is very important. I need to make our first payment to Camp Wente by year end, otherwise we lose our reservation.
Thank you in advance for your help. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Ray Chan
Troop 805 Scoutmaster
NYLT Course Director
925-548-6179 – Cell
Posted in Activities, Troop News | Tagged summerCamp
Date: December 6th (Saturday)
Location: Canyon Creek Church, 9015 South Gale Ridge Road (map)
Cost: $0
Attire: Class A
Required: Permission slip – due December 2nd
Hi everyone,
During the Webelos Open House next Tuesday, the scouts will be working with Webelos to decorate CO2 cars that will be raced during our event on December 6th. If you would like to participate in the fun race off, please complete the following permission slip by our Troop meeting on December 2nd.
Contact Mr. Alexander (cell: 925-915-0364) for questions.
Posted in Activities, Troop News | Tagged bridging
