TROOP 939 LIVERMORE, CA WE PUT THE “OUTING” IN “SCOUTING”

Welcome To BSA Troop 939- Livermore, CA.

Welcome To Troop 939 Livermore Boy Scout Troop 939 is proud to share with you who we are and what we do. We hope you will enjoy this presentation. If this is the kind of troop you want to be part of, maybe we will see you in one of these pictures in the future. And now… TROOP 939

Troop 939 – Who are we? “We Put The Outing in Scouting” – Camping – Biking – Canoeing – Hiking – Backpacking Outdoor adventure - where advancement and promotion takes place Service to the Community Scout Led Patrol Method and Organization Leadership Training Parental Involvement and Support

Background and History Founded in 1923 – Check the scarf! One of the oldest in the Bay Area – Some of the oldest members! – Many Eagles Scouts - some are now adult leaders Chartered by the First Presbyterian Church of Livermore Active Community Involvement Focus on Advancement & Leadership Still Growing and Going Strong!

Key Values Leadership – Boys lead from start to end – “From Boys to Men” Training – Learning by doing and experience Activities – We emphasize outdoor adventure Advancement and Promotion – Recognizing each Scout’s achievements – Building self confidence through by doing Diversity – Everybody brings their own strengths Community / Service – Giving back to the community

Gateway To Adventure We’re an Outdoor Troop – Camping – Hiking – Backpacking – Biking – Canoeing Imagine… – Skiing with a backpack, – Making an igloo, – And then sleeping in it! All ages and abilities – Start easy and build up to multi-day outings – We encourage the parents come along so they can learn how too!

Troop Leadership Learning By Doing 1. Learn It 2. Do It 4. Teach It 3. Review It

TROOP 939 – ADVENTURE Our trips over the last 18 months Rancheria Falls Ireland Lake Yosemite Valley Bradley Hut Del Valle Wente Royaneh Boundary Waters Philmont Clair Tappaan Lodge Spicer Meadow Hendy Woods Calaveras Big Trees Bear Valley Los Mochos Rancho los Osos Ahjumawi Lava Springs Mt. Whitney Elk Horn Slough Mt. Diablo Morgan Territory Ohlone Wilderness

BACKPACKING – HIGH ADVENTURE Sierra Nevada Hiking Trips Mount Whitney – Tallest Peak in California

BACKPACKING – HIGH ADVENTURE SNOW CAMPING AT BRADLEY HUT- February, 2007 Snowshoeing in. Sign says: “Fawning Area Ahead” Skiing in. Bradley Hut. (Solar power!) Eskimos, sleeping in their Igloo!

BACKPACKING- SNOW CAMPING BRADLEY HUT – FEBRUARY 2007 It’s about food and friends It’s about nature and views It’s about fun and … snowballs? … and then it’s about time to come home.

BACKPACKING – HIGH ADVENTURE ENJOYING THE HIGH COUNTRY Hiking out of Ireland Lake Ready to hit the trail Rancheria Falls- Hetch Hetchy Spicer Meadow Reservoir

CANOEING ANYONE? Learning the Skills Building our new trailer Using the trailer – Let’s go canoeing! Sam! Leave the fishing rod and sit still or… … Aarrghh! Too late! (just kidding – we’re practicing canoe safety.)

CANOEING ANYONE? Boundary Waters – Minnesota, August, 2006 Do not play “Canoe Crash Test”Do not let this guy into your canoe. Do not canoe up little rocky streams.Do not leave canoe unattended. Ever.

WE LIKE TO BIKE Pedal to the Metal The climb to Del Valle Dirt Biking Road Riding Cycling Merit Badge - Two ten-mile rides - Two fifteen mile rides - Two twenty five-mile rides - One fifty-mile ride – we’re done!

FISHING FUN CATCH SOME WITH US! Got One! Haven’t got one…Yet!

COMMUNITY SERVICE A SCOUT IS HELPFUL Livermore Parade Clean-Up Christmas Tree Pick-Up Livermore Air Show First Presbyterian Church of Livermore

SCOUT CAMP WENTE RESERVATION – JULY, 2007 Flag Raising“Black Powder” Shooting Archery RangeSwimming & Boating

SCOUT CAMP WENTE RESERVATION – JULY, 2007 First Aid Merit Badge Rifle Shooting Merit Badge Swimming Merit Badge

TROOP 939 – HOW TO FIND US Troop Meetings – When - Every Monday – 7:30 to 9:00 P.M. – Where -First Presbyterian Church of Livermore – 4 th and J St. Contact Us – Matt Feltz – Scoutmaster (925) – Clarence Granger – Committee Chairman (925) – Website - TRY US OUT – Go on a hike with us and find out how much fun Scouting can be !