Boy Scouts of America – Troop 719
1956–2006 50 Years of Golden Memories
• • Strong ValuesBoy Scout Troop Strong 719 Leaders Strong Citizens Pacifi ca District Los Angeles Area Council Faith United Methodist Church Torrance, California Golden Anniversary Celebration October 7, 2006
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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of a Scout Troop is something that encompasses the feelings and emotions of more people than anyone can ever imagine. As each yearIntroduction passes, new Scouts and their families become introduced to the Scouting program that has been growing and evolving since its beginnings in the 1950’s. As the Families progress through each year and rank advancement of their Scouts, it becomes clear that the Troop is really an extended family. Life long friendships are made and celebrated with each passing year. All those in attendance tonight have helped build the bridges and the framework for the successful teachings of what Scouting is all about. As you embrace your friends and new acquaintances and share the experience of your years in the Troop, feel honored in knowing that your contributions have truly made a difference in a young Scout’s life. The Troop has celebrated 140 Eagle Scouts at this point in its history. As with all of the achievements of any Eagle Scout, there are a multitude of individuals that have helped them reach the pinnacle of Scouting. By continuing the traditions of this Troop, the Scouts currently in the Troop have benefited from the solid foundation that was created by all of the previous members of the Troop. Experiences of a lifetime are the common thread that all members of this Troop throughout the years can fully appreciate. Hiking in the remote regions of Kauai, Maui, or the Big Island of Hawaii are just some of the special times that are seared in the memories of the Scouts and Fathers of Troop 719. Backpacking and climbing the highest peak in the contiguous United States, Mount Whitney, is also another milestone for many members of this Troop. Fishing in the Golden Trout Wilderness and the Crabtree Lakes area are experiences that Scouts will treasure for their entire lives. As a true family oriented Troop, all of the Scouts, Fathers, and Mothers throughout the years have helped to make this one of the finest and well- organized Troops that can be found anywhere. Camping, hiking and backpacking activities are the primary activities of the Troop, but the Scouts and their families also have a myriad of activities that make this more than just a Boy Scout Troop—we are a Family. As you check out this Golden Anniversary Booklet, may the many special memories bubble back to the surface so that you can again relive the many happy experiences that we have all had as members of the Family that we know as “719”. Yours in Scouting, B.S.A. Troop 719 - 50th Anniversary Reunion Committee
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 oy Scout Troop 719 dates back to the early 1950’s when History it was originally of Troop 719 formedB as a Cub Scout Pack sponsored by the Amestoy Elementary School PTA in Gardena, California. The pack actually fell apart before its reorganization in October 1961, as a “car camping” troop. Mrs. May Doi, Den Mother, spearheaded the drive to recharter. Scoutmaster Edward Kulekowski and Assistant Scoutmaster, Roy Kiyomura led the boys. The challenge to the parents was: (1) that every father be fully trained by the Boy Scouts, Los Angeles Council, and (2) all funds be raised by the Boy Scouts themselves. From 1962 thought 1971 summer Long Term campouts were held at Lake Arrowhead Boys Scout Camp (Pepperdine), Circle X (Ventura Council), Firestone Camp (L.A. Council), Cabarillo Beach (L.A. Council), and Salmon River, Idaho (Whitewater). In 1971, D. Tats Sakamoto fi rst introduced backpacking to Troop 719. Some of the fi rst trained backpacking fathers were: Terry Sakurai, Mas Miya, Bob Sakakura, Harry Okazaki and Ted Mau. Mr. Fred Yasunaga introduced Rock Climbing to the troop in 1974. Malibu Mountains and Joshua Tree National Monument were rock climbing sites.
8 Today,Today, the troop remains a predominately a backpacking and hiking troop. Monthly training hikes in our local mountains begin in February.February. Daylight savings time in April marks the start of the troops rigorous physical training and running program. The program culminates in a seven to nine day “Long Term”Term” hike in August. Since 1974, long Term camp outs have included the High Sierras, Yosemite,Yosemite, Mt. Whitney,Whitney, most of the John Muir TTrail,rail, parts of the Pacifi c Crest Trail,Trail, Lake Tahoe,Tahoe, Grand Canyon/Colorado River,River, and Hawaii. Committee Chairman Bob Nagamoto presented the fi rst B.A.C.A. (Backpacking and Camping Award)Award) to Scoutmaster MrMr.. Roy Mayeda in 1975. It has since become ttraditionradition ttoo “honor” select individuals in Troop 719’s annual Dinner, held in January. With most Scouts remaining in the troop for six or seven years, a strong bond between families is formed. The bond is such that even after the Scout reaches 18 years of age and must leave the troop, friendships still remaining. This was the beginning of the “Old Farts Club”, in September 1984. The Old Farts Club has become somewhat of an institution in itself, with organized activities such as Las Vegas trips. Thank you to James Yokota, Dr. Robert Nagamoto and Roy Mayeda for their research.
9 What wasWorld Happening Events 1956 in 1956? Nikita Khrushchev, First Secretary of USSR Communist Party, denounces Stalin’s excesses (Feb. 24). Morocco gains independence from France (March 1) and Spain (April 7). Workers’ uprising against Communist rule in Poland is crushed (June 28-30). Egypt takes control of Suez Canal (July 26). Israel launches attack on Egypt’s Sinai peninsula and drives toward Suez Canal (Oct. 29). British and French invade Egypt at Port Said (Nov. 5). Cease-fi re forced by US pressure stops British, French, and Israeli advance (Nov. 6). Background: Arab-Israeli Wars Soviet troops and tanks crush anti-Communist uprisings in Hungary (November). First aerial H-bomb tested over Namu islet, Bikini Atoll—10 million tons TNT equivalent (May 21). Sports 1956 World Series NY Yankees d. Brooklyn Dodgers (4-3) NBA Championship Philadelphia Warriors d. Ft. Wayne Pistons (4-1) Stanley Cup Montreal d. Detroit (4-1) Wimbledon Women: Shirley Fry d. A. Buxton (6-3 6-1) Men: Lew Hoad d. K. Rosewall (6-2 4-6 7-5 6-4) Kentucky Derby Champion Needles NCAA Basketball Championship San Francisco d. Iowa (83-71) NCAA Football Champions Oklahoma (10-0-0)
What Things Cost in 1956 House $22,000 Average income: $4,454 Ford car: $1748–$3151 Gallon of Gas: $.23 per gallon Postage stamp: $.03 Milk: $.97 per gallon Bread: $.18 per loaf Chuck Pot Roast: $ .33 lb. Spareribs: $.39 lb. Cabbage: $.04 lb. Eggs doz.: $.45 Coffee: $.69 lb. Carnation 10 oz. Instant Chocolate Rheingold Beer, Drink: $.33 6-12 .oz cans $1.20
10 Celebrities Born in 1956 Mel Gibson Robby Benson Marques Johnson Andy Garcia Pia Zadora LaToya Jackson Bjorn Borg Joe Montana Tom Hanks Sela Ward Dorothy Hamill Kim Cattrall Martina Navratilova Carrie Fisher Bo Derek Larry Bird Sugar Ray Leonard Mimi Rogers
Television Events - 1956 • January 28 - Elvis Presley makes his national television debut on The Dorsey Brothers Stage Show. • April 2 - As the World Turns and The Edge of Night premiere on CBS as the fi rst half-hour American soap operas. Previously, all soaps had been just fi fteen minutes in length. • April 3 - Elvis Presley appears on The Milton Berle Show. • April - WNBQ Chicago becomes the fi rst TV station to broadcast all its local programming in color. • April 14- Ampex demonstrates a videotape recorder at the 1956 NARTB (now NAB) convention in Chicago, Illinois. It was the demonstation of the fi rst practical and commercially successful videotape format known as 2” Quadruplex. The three networks place orders for the recorders. • May 6 - Elvis Presley appears on The Milton Berle Show • July 1 - Elvis Presley appears on The Steve Allen Show. • September - NBC introduces a still version of its peacock color logo. • September 9 - Elvis Presley appears on The Ed Sullivan Show for the fi rst time. • October 1 - Ernie Kovacs becomes the host for NBC’s The Tonight Show on Mondays and Tuesdays. • October 29 - First use of videotape in network television programming; CBS uses its Ampex VTR to record the evening news, anchored by Douglas Edwards. The tape is then fed to West Coast stations three hours later. • October 29 - Chet Huntley and David Brinkley take over anchor duties of the NBC evening newscast, which is renamed The Huntley-Brinkley Report. • November 3 - The 1939 MGM fi lm The Wizard of Oz is shown on television for the fi rst time in the US, on CBS (the viewing audience was estimated at 45 million people).
11 Television Events - 1956 continued
• November - The fi rst use of videotape on a network television entertainment program. Jonathan Winters uses videotape and superimposing techniques to be able to play two characters in the same skit for his NBC television show. • Color television broadcasting begins in Germany. • Television broadcasting begins in Spain and Uruguay. • Black-and-white portable TV sets hit the market.
Year in Review - 1956
• Dwight Eisenhower re-elected President, defeating Adlai Stevenson handily for a second time * Soviet leader Khrushchev publicly denounces Stalin, begins offi cial policy of “de-Stalinization” in the USSR. Egypt seizes Suez Canal; Britain and France respond with force; U.S. and Soviet Union help negotiate a cease-fi re Israel invades Sinai Peninsula. Soviet troops suppress a popular uprising against the communist regime in Hungary. • Congress approves Highway Act, which allows for construction of the U.S. interstate highway system. Fidel Castro begins revolution in Cuba. • Italian ocean liner Andrea Doria sinks after colliding with another vessel. Olympic Games held in Melbourne, Australia. • Movies: The Ten Commandments, Lust for Life, Around the World in 80 Days, The Man with the Golden Arm, The Seventh Seal Songs: Don’t Be Cruel, Blue Suede Shoes, Hound Dog, I Could Have Danced All Night, On the Street Where You Live. • TV Shows: Danny Thomas Show, Perry Como Show, Ed Sullivan Show, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, December Bride, This is Your Life. • Books: Peyton Place, Grace Metalious; Profi les in Courage, John F. Kennedy; The Last Hurrah, Edwin O’Connor; The Organization Man, W.H. Whyte. • Rock and roll becomes a national phenomenon, fueled by the popularity of Elvis Presley. My Fair Lady opens in New York. Grace Kelly marries Monaco’s Prince Rainier III. Artist Jackson Pollock dies. • Nobel Prize Winner (Literature) Juan Ramon Jimenez. Spain. Best Selling Fiction–Don’t Go Near the Water, William Brinkley. Best Selling Non- Fiction –Arthritis and Common Sense, Dan Dale Alexander. Best Picture–Around the World in 80 Days, United Artist. Best Director - George Stevens, Giant. Best Actress–Ingrid Bergman, Anastasia. Best Actor–Yul Brynner, The King and I • Sport champions: MLB–New York Yankees. NFL–New York Giants. NBA–Philadelphia 76ers. NHL–Montreal Canadiens. NCAA-Basketball– San Francisco. Kentucky Derby - Needles. U.S. Open Golf–Cary Middlecoff. U.S. Open Tennis (Men)–Ken Rosewall. U.S. Open Tennis (Women)–Shirley Fry
12 Entertainment
• November 15 - Elvis Presley’s fi rst fi lm, Love Me Tender, opens.
Top grossing fi lms in North America
• Guys and Dolls • The King and I • Trapeze • High Society • I’ll Cry Tomorrow • Picnic • War and Peace • The Eddy Duchin Story • Moby Dick directed by John Huston • The Searchers with John Wayne • The Conqueror with John Wayne • Rebel Without a Cause as Genghis Khan with James Dean
Academy Awards
• Best Picture: Around the World in Eighty Days–Todd, United Artists • Best Actor: Yul Brynner–The King and I • Best Actress Ingrid Bergman–Anastasia Other fi lms released • Accused of Murder • Around the World in Eighty Days • Carousel • The Court Jester • Forbidden Planet • Giant • The Hunchback of Notre Dame • Invasion of the Body Snatchers • La Strada • Love Me Tender • Lust for Life • The Man Who Knew Too Much • The Man with the Golden Arm • Night and Fog • Private’s Progress • Ransom! • Reach for the Sky • Rock Around the Clock • Seven Wonders of the World • The Ten Commandments
13 14 Troop 719 Father and Son Gregory and Doug Mizukami I still remember, like it was just a few days ago, the activities, campouts, and hikes as a scout with Troop 719. These memories, of the troop, its members and life experiences, have been and will continue to be part of me now and forever. Looking back over what I did and accomplished, it makes me proud and happy that Gregory will be able to experience scouting and carry, for the rest of his life, the skills, experiences and memories of being a scout with Troop 719. Doug Mizukami
15 Monteroop 719 originatedFuruya from–First Cub Scout Eagle Pack 719CScout who Troop was sponsored 719 byby thethe AmestoyAmestoy ElementaryElementary SchoolSchool PTAPTA l locatedocated i inn G Gardena,ardena, C California.alifornia. T District’sDistrict’s recordsrecords ofof itsits fi rstrst chartercharter datedate areare nono longerlonger available,available, bbutut aass ffarar asas 1954 Eagle Scout, Monte Furuya, can recall,recall, t thehe T Trooproop beganbegan itsits ScoutingScouting careercareer iinn 11951951 fforor hhee jjoinedoined tthehe TTrooproop inin JJuneune 11952.952. Monte Furuya was the fi rst Japanese American to join TroopTroop 719 whose total Scout membership comprised of sixteen boys. Having reached the rank of Life Scout through his Scout T Trooproop 501 in Chicago, he proved to be a valuable participant in TroopTroop 719’719’ss formation. JoiningJoining f forcesorces w withith S Scoutmasters,coutmasters, FrancisFrancis AAndrewsndrews andand EEarlearle Fisher,Fisher, MMr.r. Furuya’sFuruya’s leadershipleadership skills,skills, dedicationdedication andand hardhard workwork provedproved toto bebe instrumentalinstrumental inin developingdeveloping TroopTroop 719719 intointo anan active and on going Scout troop. In appreciation for his contributions, Troop 719 presented Monte Furuya with the Award of Merit in 1952 and, later, the Order of the Arrow in 1953. Many of the Troop’s activities centered on camp-outs, and hikes to areas like Lake Arrowhead and the High Sierras. One memorable adventure required a 63-mile hike from Chantry Flats to Camp Verdugo Pines. The Silver Moccasin Hike under the guidance of Scoutmaster, Frances Andrews and son, Gordon Andrews, proved to be both inspiring and challenging. TheThe ScoutsScouts attendedattended manymany locallocal andand nationalnational jamborees,jamborees, Scout-O-Ramas,Scout-O-Ramas, and numerous Boy Scout camps. In 1953, Troop 719 Scouts participated in the LAAC High Sierra Expedition under the leadership of Earle Fisher. Using burros, this 10-day expedition covered trails from Cedar Creek near Fresno to Rae L., Glenn Pass & Bullfrog L. over to Kearsarge Pass to Onion Valley near the city of Independence. In 1954, Monte Furuya and another Scout from the Harbor District were selected out of 70 Scouts to attend the prestigious Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico for five-week course in Junior Leadership Training. The training included an exciting two day Survival hike where the boys would live solely off the land. Given an axe, 2 matches, ½ gallon of milk, a small amount of peanut butter and jelly, the boys
16 werewere rrequiredequired aandnd ttaughtaught ttoo eeatat vvariousarious pplantlant llifeife aand/ornd/or ccrittersritters tthathat ttheyhey could catch. Sleeping on piles of leaves and eating rose buds, Mr. Furuya excelled. His ingenuity and survival skills were exceptional as he and his patrol made the most of the outing. On another long hike, he carved a pair of chopsticks from 2 sticks much to the amazement of his fellow Scouts! Troop 719 also engaged in various fundraising activities. Selling fruitcake and Christmas trees at the Vermont and Rosecrans medium was one that continued each year. Selling fruitcake is still a vivid memory for Mr. Furuya for he recalls becoming rather ill after eating too many fruitcakes! On September 23, 1954, Monte Furuya became Boy Scout Troop 719’s first Eagle Scout. It was the beginning of a tradition and reputation that this troop enjoys to this day
Message from Monte Furuya
Message To Scouts: “Persevere even if some Scouting chores are not enjoyable, BUT, especially if they are not enjoyable! For they may be worthwhile experiences in the future” Message to Troop: “My experience with Troop 719 has enlarged my love for the outdoors, enhanced my ability to be academically successful and reinforced my parents’ moral values.”
17 64 Furuya, Monte 84 Takata, Mike 95 Yee,T.J. 65 Doi, Ronnie 84 Yamanaka, Jimmy 96 Minami,Aaron 65 Kulakowski, Steve Eagle85 Akioka,Alan Scouts 96 Moore, Kenneth 65 Ryozaki, Kenny 85 Asato, Craig 96 Nickel, Donald 65 Tachibana, Glenn 85 Honda, Craig 96 Okawa, Jeremy 66 Mizukami, Douglas 85 Mizoguchi, Ken 96 Wauke, Brent 66 Tsuyuki, Ray 85 Tokita, Karl 96 Yamahara, Kevan 69 Doi, Kevin 85 Yamane, Burt 97 Iwamoto, Michael 70 Doi, Conrad 86 Fong, Gary 97 Morita, Shoji 72 Oki, Steve 86 Komatsu, Kelly 97 Takaki, Randy 72 Sasaki, Randy 87 Ikeda, Cliff 98 Ahn, Samuel 73 Fujii, Raymond 87 Matsuda, Daniel 98 Motoyasu,Weston 73 Oki, Brian 87 Yokota,Travis 98 Murakami, Ryan 74 Wada, Robert 87 Yonemori, Dean 98 Takaki, Eric 75 Sakamoto, Alan 88 Kawamata, Sterling 98 Tupaz, Chad 76 Sakakura, James 88 Nakagawa,Tim 98 Weber, Mark 77 Fujii, Stanley 88 Okawa,Tsuyoshi 99 Kaneko, Scott 77 Nagamoto, Steve 88 Takahashi,Aaron 99 Le, Michael 78 Fujii, Craig 89 Akiyama, Cliff 99 Mori, Michael 78 Fujii, James 89 Igarashi, Robert 99 Nakama, Garret 78 Kaji,Troy 89 Ikeda, Rodney 99 Tupaz, Dustin 78 Mayeda, Michael 89 Uyeunten, Scott 00 Fujiura, Matthew 78 Sakamoto, Ken 89 Yamasaki, Brian 00 Harada, Scott 78 Sakurai, Glen 89 Yokota, Derek 00 Hirokawa, Corey 78 Sasaki, Steve 90 Gima, Kris 00 Nakamura, Derek 78 Tanaka, Kevin 90 Watanabe, Dean 00 Nakazaki, Douglas 79 Nagamoto, Robert 91 Igarashi, Richard 00 Pham,Thomas 79 Sakaura, Cyrus 91 Izumo, Derek 00 Udo, Geoffrey 79 Yamashita, Richard 91 Nakano, Brian 01 Bernal, Gilberto 80 Abe, Stan 91 Nishihara, Cubby 01 Iinuma, Daniel 81 Fujino, Brian 91 Oshiro,Weston 01 Mori, Kyle 81 Nagamoto, Glen 91 Shimizaki, Kyle 01 Nickel, Richard 81 Okazaki, Derek 91 Toy, Jason 01 Pham,Andrew 81 Okura, Mark 92 Motoyasu,Wayne 01 Tamai, Erik 81 Sakamoto, Gary 92 Narasaki, Ryan 02 Fujiura, Michael 81 Sasaki, Ned 93 Fujishige, Kyle 02 Miya, Nolan 81 Tanaka, Burt 93 Ishizeki, Jun 03 Goto, Shota 81 Yamane, Glenn 93 Murata, Russell 03 Murakami, Derek 81 Yamasaki, Jon 93 Shimizaki, Keith 03 Okuda, Ryan 82 Fukumoto, Peter 94 Igarashi,William 03 Wada, Jeffrey 82 Mayeda, David 94 Kato, Eric 04 Iinuma, Michael 82 Yamanaka, Scott 94 Minami,Arden 05 Murakami, Kyle 83 Akiyama, Dean 95 Arima, Kevin 05 Takaki, Marc 83 Takata, Dennis 95 Morita, Kenji 06 Kubota, Matthew 83 Tango, Robian 95 Nakano, Gregory 84 Morita, Scott 95 Sasahara, Glen 84 Oda, Ron 95 Shimazaki, Chad 84 Okazaki, Scott 95 Toy, Bradley 18 Troop 719 Father and Son Justin and Ron Doi Being able to experience scouting with your son is a rare privilege that is timeless. Spending time with your son on scout outings and experiencing the challenges scouting has to offer has been very rewarding and exciting. It is also very unique to experience scouting in the same troop because learning how much the troop has evolved over the 50 years is wonderful. Scouting is great not only for boys but also for dads! Ron Doi
19 1966 Economy and Prices Economy President: Lyndon B. Johnson Vice President: Hubert H. Humphrey Population: 196,560,338 Life expectancy: 70.2 years Dow-Jones: High: 950 Low: 744 Federal spending: $134.53 billion Federal debt: $328.5 billion Infl ation: 2.7% Consumer Price Index: 32.4 Unemployment: 4.5% Prices Cost of a new home: $23,300.00 Cost of a new car: $2,000 Cost of a fi rst-class stamp: $0.05 Cost of a gallon of regular gas: $0.32 Cost of a dozen eggs: $0.60 Cost of a gallon of milk: $0.99
20 Dollar Lake
21 Memories Memories, pressed between the pages of my mind Memories, sweetened thru the ages just like wine Quiet thought come fl oating down And settle softly to the ground Like golden autumn leaves around my feet I touched them and they burst apart with sweet memories, Sweet memories Of holding hands and red bouquets And twilight trimmed in purple haze And laughing eyes and simple ways And quiet nights and gentle days with you Memories, pressed between the pages of my mind Memories, sweetened thru the ages just like wine, Memories, memories, sweet memories (Bill Strange - Scott Davis)
22 Troop 719 Fashion Statements
23 uring the later part of the 50’s, Troop 719 did not renew its charter. However, a determined and persistent Den mother, May Doi, of Cub Scout Pack 719C spearheaded aMore drive enlisting parentsTroop of the currentHistory Webeloes to re-charter the troopD so her boys could continue in Scouting. On February 1, 1962, Troop 719 offi cially renewed its charter and began again with 7 boys. Ed Kulakowski became the fi rst Scoutmaster with Roy Kiyomura as Assistant Scoutmaster and Zu Ryozaki as Committee Chair. Troop 719 was primarily a car camping troop. Paul Morita would provide a huge trailer to haul equipment to all camp sites. Trips to Lake Arrowhead Boy Scout Camp (Pepperdine), Circle X, Firestone Camp, Cabrillo Beach, and Salmon River in Idaho were highlights of the troop’s camping adventures. One fond outing at Firestone Camp required participants to sleep on the tops of the picnic tables because it rained so much! During this time, the current Scouts expressed an interest in playing baseball together as a team. Though not sanction as a Scouting team, a group of boys got together with Coach Roy Kiyomura and joined the Gardena Sansei Baseball League under the name of Dodgers. They took a wining position that summer and placed within the top three teams. As the Troop grew, additional pup tents were needed. In the early 60’s, the fi rst offi cial Pancake Breakfast tradition was instituted at the JCI. All items were food donated by Mas Tawa who was affi liated with Modern food. Stoves were borrowed from all over but especially Wolf Inc. These stoves were eventually donated to our troop since the parents returned the stoves in better condition than originally received. Twenty-fiTwenty-fi ve pounds of rolled newspapers were long considered one of the main sources of revenue for the T Troop.roop. The papers were rolled by the Scouts, parents, siblings, and often times even the grandparents would get involved. The rolls were collected and sold to the pottery in Torrance/GardenaTorrance/Gardena for wrapping the pots and they were alsoalso soldsold to the Honda plant so that automobile parts could be safely wrapped. In 1999, it was decided that the Troop would turn to conducting a Golf Tournament as a fund raiser and to discontinue the inconsistent need for the paper rolls. One of the highlights of 60’s is the winning of the Silver Shovel Award at one of the scout camps. The boys met all the requirements and exceeded the expectations set by the camp. They earned the right to sit in the fi rst 2 rows at the campfi re’s closing ceremonies. Winning awards was nothing new to these Scouts. In March 1969 Camporee held at Rowley Park in Gardena, Troop 719 upheld their infamous reputation in the Camporee’s history by winning 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the overall competition. 24 The Troop’s reputation for providing outdoor activities and experiences spread throughout the city and its Scout membership triple in size from 7 to 28 Scouts. Car camping was becoming a challenge. Therefore, in 1971, Dr. Tats Sakamoto introduced Backpacking to the troop. The fi rst trained backpacking fathers were Terry Sakurai, Mas Miya, Bob Sakakura, Harry Okazaki, and Ted Mau. Long term hikes to the High Sierras, Yosemite, Mt. Whitney, most of the John Muir Trails, parts of the Pacifi c Crest Trails, Grand Canyon-Colorado River and Hawaii were becoming a major focus, and Troop 719 continues to be a devote much of their program to Backpacking. In 1974, a rigorous training program was implemented to condition the boys, fathers, and a few mothers for these hikes. A physical fi tness program was performed at Gardena High School every Tuesday and Thursday. Eventually the program expanded to running on Mondays and Wednesdays and swimming on Tuesday and Thursday to insure the boys and fathers gained the stamina needed to hike such distances and terrain. Before it became a favorite worldwide sport, Fred Yasunaga introduced rock climbing in the Malibu Mountains and Joshua Tree National Monument in 1974. Boys learned how to tie knots associated with climbing, secure harnesses for safety measures, belay, climb and repel off the mountains. There was more to this TroopTroop than just hiking, rock climbing and rescuing hikers with hypothermia, Scouts raised monies by distributing giveaway items at the Dodger games and newspaper rolling was initiated. They would enjoy down time at Magic Mountain and Roy Mayeda would take the Tag-alongTag-along kids (siblings) for monthly,monthly, sometimes, weekly ice cream trips. It was during this decade that a most unusual and fun tradition was created. Not sure whether it was Roy Mayeda or Bob Nagamoto who created the B.A.C.A. A Awardward which stands for Backpacker’ Backpacker’ss and Camper’Camper’ss Award.Award. This award is given to honor someone in the ttrooproop fforor hhisis oorr her extraordinary and entertaining service to the troop. The fi rst recipient was Roy Mayeda in 1975 and was given by Committee Chairman, Bob Nagamoto. It was a live turkey that Mr. Mayeda had to take care of for a week in his garage. We still, to this day, do not know why he received this award and neither does he! Anyone who helped the Troop was eligible for this award including mothers. Troop 719 has performed over 140 service projects ranging from painting church rooms and buildings, repair fences, creating and cleaning up gardens in elementary schools, building storage sheds, clean up and planting of hiking trails, refurbishing of various youth camps, laying sod, concrete pathways, and more. Local churches, schools, youth camps, Boy Scout camps, state parks, Japanese Community Institute and other community centers have benefi ted from our boys’ efforts. Many of these projects have challenged the boys’ ability to plan, organize, communicate, and arrange for supplies creating better leaders for the future. Thank you to Monte Furuya, Ed Kulakowski, Roy Mayeda, Bob Nagamoto, Bob Wada, James Yokota, Troop minutes. Disclaimer: The provided information on the history of Troop 719 is to the best of the conscious knowledge and memories of the above-mentioned individuals as far as they can remember. We will not be responsible for any omissions, errors or misinterpretations for these may be hazardous to your health.
25 Troop 719 Father and Son Keith, Randy and Ryan Shiozaki It has been 40 years since I had the honor of joining Troop 719 as a young Tenderfoot. Now many years later I have the pleasure of watching as my two sons, Randy and Ryan, grow and experience all that scouting has to offer. They have become part of the great tradition that is Troop 719. Thank you for 50 years of helping boys become young men.
Keith Shiozaki
26 1976 Economy and Prices Economy President: Gerald R. Ford Vice President: Nelson A. Rockefeller Population: 218,035,164 Life expectancy: 72.9 years Dow-Jones High: 1004 Low: 858 Federal spending: $371.79 billion Federal debt: $629.0 billion Infl ation: 8.7% Consumer Price Index: 56.9 Unemployment: 8.5% Prices Cost of a new home: $48,000.00 Cost of a new car: $4,000 Honda Accord Median Household Income: $12,686.00 Cost of a fi rst-class stamp: $0.13 Cost of a gallon of regular gas: $0.59 Cost of a dozen eggs: $0.84 Cost of a gallon of Milk: $1.65
2006 Mt. Whitney
1990 Long Term
27 A Year in the JanuaryLife of Troop 719 Troop Family Ski Outing Friends and family have an opportunity to get together for a fun weekend of skiing and snowboarding. The Troop has been going to Wrightwood and spending a night at the Hawthorne Youth Camp. After a full day of fun, everyone always looks forward to a hearty dinner prepared by the Moms. Annual Dinner Every year the new Troop assignments are announced at the Annual Dinner. The new Scout Patrols are introduced and it is the fi rst time that the beautiful patrol banners are unfurled for everyone to enjoy. The Scouts are able to present patrol skits and recognize their leaders with Scout of the Year and Hiker of the Year awards presented. The parents also get into the act by allowing the new Moms and Dads to present a new parent skit to show off their many talents. The infamous Backpacker and Camper Award (BACA) is also awarded to the deserving parent. As always, the wonderful Moms prepare a feast for all of the friends, alumni and members of the Troop. February Snow Hike The Troop prepares their hiking Scouts and Dads for the cold weather that they may face in the coming months by camping in the snow. It gives everyone a chance to work with an ice axe and learn the proper techniques of hiking in snow and ice. For many years Buckhorn was a favorite location for the snow camping and introduction into using the ice axe. Currently, due to camping permit issues and accessibility, the Troop has been camping and hiking through the snow in the Frazier Park and Mt. Pinos Recreational Park area. March Eagle Court of Honor Every March, Troop 719 recognizes the Scouts that have attained the rank of Eagle during the previous year. The Eagle Court of Honor is a very special evening that is shared by all of the family, friends and leaders of the community to recognize the Scouts that have worked hard in attaining the highest honor in Scouting. Low Altitude Overnight Hike As the fi rst true backpacking trip of the season, the fi rst low altitude hike allows all of the Scouts and Dads to try out their new equipment and to test their old equipment to get ready for the new hiking season. This is often times the fi rst opportunity for the new Scouts to utilize their newly purchased equipment.
28 April Pancake Breakfast One of the oldest traditions and community events is the famous Troop 719 Pancake Breakfast. Every year, typically on one Sunday in April, the entire Troop Family bands together to provide the community with an opportunity to enjoy pancakes, ham and eggs. Although it is one of the Troop’s primary fund raisers to help defray the costs of equipment and other needs of an active Scout Troop, the Pancake Breakfast has grown into a true Community event that allows friends and families to come together to celebrate and show support of the Scouts. Running starts, twice a week The fi rst Monday after the beginning of day light savings also is the beginning of Troop 719 “running”. The Troop meets on every Monday and Thursday between April and August to prepare themselves for the rigors of the hiking season. Scouts, Dads, Moms and siblings can be seen running between 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. during this time of the year. The site for running usually starts off at Gardena High and later in the summer we are at West Torrance High. Once a month we also run at Torrance Beach. In other years we have also run at Torrance High and Wilson Park. The Scouts start off the season running just a few laps and gradually increase their running mileage with each week. Low Altitude Hike The months of March, April, May and June represent the time of the year when day hikes and low altitude hikes are scheduled for at least one weekend a month. The Troop usually tries to hike in some of the local mountains and to gradually increase the length of each hike to prepare the Scouts and the Fathers for the Long Term experience. On occasion, the Troop will also go on a two night backpacking trip to Catalina Island during the Spring break. District Camporee. The Troop also tries to take part in the Spring Pacifi ca Camporee. May Faith Matsuri Community service is also a major component of the Troop’s activities. Helping to set-up and clean-up the Faith Matsui is a yearly activity of the Scouts. The Moms of the Scouts are also always involved with other successful activities such as the popular Bake Sale. Working at the produce booth, making dango, or any of the game booths are also just some of the activities that the Scouts and parents are involved with in helping to support our Sponsor, Faith United Methodist Church. Day or Overnight Hike Running twice a week
29 June JCI Carnival Set-up and Breakdown The Troop also helps to set-up the booths at the Japanese Cultural Institute Carnival. The Troop Parent Committee meets monthly at the JCI and it is important that we continue to support the activities of this important Community center. Golf Tournament Running twice a week Gardena 5K Run San Gorgornio High Altitude Hike With the beginning of summer comes the fi rst of our high altitude hikes. San Gorgonio is the highest peak in the Southern California area. San Gorgonio is located in the San Bernardino National Forest and the peak’s elevation is 11,502 feet. Some of the areas that we backpack and hike in include:
• South Fork Trail • Lost Creek Trail • Aspen Grove Trail • Fish Creek • Vivian Creek Trail • San Bernardino Peak • Forsee Creek • Dry Lake July • Dollar Lake Troop Family River Rafting Many members of the Troop have attended a Family river rafting trip in July. Typically the trip takes place during the July 4th Holiday. San Jacinto High Altitude Hike
San Jacinto Peak is the second high altitude backpacking 19861986 RivRiverer RaftingRafting trip of the summer for the Troop. San Jacinto stands at 10,804 feet above sea level and gives the hikers a chance to get acquainted with hiking at higher altitudes. The Troop will also have a make-up high altitude hike for those individuals who were not able to attend one of the earlier hikes. Below are some of the areas that we hike and camp in this region:
• Round Valley • Tamarack Valley • Little Round Valley • Taquitz August August usually brings with it the long awaited Long Term Backpacking Trip. The Scouts and Fathers spend almost an entire year or sometimes longer in preparing both physically and mentally to go on a backpacking trip/hike that has been as long as 130 miles in length. Much preparation is necessary to ensure that the Long Term is successful. The equipment check and food packing are some of the standard events that occur in August.
30 September Recruitment Family Outing September marks the introduction to the Troop for many Families. In September, the Troop has a recruitment event that allows new friends of the current Scouts to attend a Family activity involving all of the Families. Typically, the Troop will have a beach party where all can relax and play at the beach. Typical locations have included Huntington Beach, Bolsa Chica, and Torrance Beach. The Troop has also had picnics at the park and Redondo Beach King Harbor fishing, boating, and kayaking. Invitational Field Day The IFD provides an opportunity for all of the Scouts to participate in Scout Skills competitions between other Asian-American troops in the local area. Youth Leadership Training In the past this has been also called JLT or Junior Leadership Training. A time to provide some training for the Scouts who will be the new Patrol Leaders and their Assistants. These same Scouts are responsible for guiding their Patrols in the months to come and to attend the Green Bar meetings held on the first Monday of every month. October South Bay Keiro Bazaar Another community activity that we take part in involves supporting the South Bay Keiro Bazaar. The Scouts will help with the set-up and the clean-up of the day’s events. The Scouts are also responsible for helping the people carry their purchases to their cars and to guard the patron’s belongings as they eat or shop. New Patrols and Scout Leadership Assignments New Patrols are formed in October and allows all Scouts to experience the responsibilities of leading their own Patrol. Fall District Camporee November Rock Climbing The Troop exposes the Scouts and the Fathers to the rigors of rock climbing. Overnight trips to Joshua Tree National Park provides the best rock climbing experience for the Scouts. The Troop has also gone to Mount Rubidoux and also to local rock gyms for training. Troop Family Canoe Trip Faith United Methodist Craft Fair and Bake Sale The Mothers of Troop 719 are active supporters of the Bake Sale at Faith United Methodist Church. December Troop Holiday Party The Troop Family enjoys the Holiday Season and has a year ending party with Holiday songs and gift exchange. The Troop will often also adopt a family to help them to enjoy the spirit of the Holidays and the joy of sharing and giving.
31 Some of the Areas We Have Summer Camps • Lake ArrowheadEnjoyed Scout Camp – LosOver Angeles the Area CouncilYears • Forest Lawn Scout Camp, Los Angeles Area Council • Circle X Scout Camp, Big Horn – Lake Arrowhead, Los Angeles Area Council • Pepperdine Scout Camp – Lake Arrowhead, Los Angeles Area Council • Camp Whitsett, Great Western Los Angeles Area Council • Emerald Bay, Great Western Los Angeles Area Council • Cherry Valley, San Gabriel Valley Council • Nippon Jamboree • Philmont Scout Camp – Cimarron, New Mexico Some of the Standard Overnight Weekend Hikes - • Little Jimmy • Buckhorn Campground (snow hike) • Buckhorn Campgrd to Cooper Canyon Campgrd (if no snow) Chilao/Devils Canyon • Idlehour • Pinecrest Drive/Henninger Flats (camp) • Eaton Canyon Fire Road/Mt. Lowe • Chantry Flat/Hoegees (camp)/Mt. Harvard • Chantry Flat/Spruce Grove (camp)/Mt. Wilson • Crystal Lake/Little Jimmy (camp)/Mt. Islip • Wildhorse Creek/Sugar Loaf Mt. • VincentVincent Gap/Mt. Baden Powell/Little Jimmy (camp)/Pine Hollow • Forsee Ridge/Jackstraw Springs (camp)/Shields Pk. • Forsee Ridge/Jackstraw Springs (camp)/San Bernardino Pk. • Aspen Grove/Fish Creek (camp)/Grinnell Mtn. • Poopout Hill/Dollar Lake (camp)/San Gorgonio Mt. • Poopout Hill/Dry Lake (camp)/San Gorgonio Mt. • Vivian Cree /Half Way or High Creek (camp)/San Gorgonio Mt. • Humber Park/Round Valley (camp)/San Jacinto Pk. • Idyllwild County Visitors Center/Little Round Valley (camp)/San Jacinto Pk. • Fuller Ridge/Little Round Valley (camp)/San Jacinto Pk. • Cottonwood Basin (Lone Pine)/Trail Pass / Mulkey Meadows (camp)/Muah Mt. • Rock Climbing—Joshua Tree • Sequioa National Park • Catalina Island—Avalon / Black Jack (camp)/Little Harbor (camp)/Two Harbors • Anza Borrego • Joshua Tree • Deep Creek—Fisherman’s Camp-Lake Arrowhead • Big Sycamore Canyon • Fish Canyon • Frazier Park – Mt. Pinos • Malibu Creek—Backbone trail • Jenks Lake • Tahquitz Peak—Devil’s Slide Switzer Falls • Wildhorse Canyon • Strawberry Peak • Red Box 32 Canoe and River Raft Trips • Colorado River—Lee’s Ferry - River rafting • American River—River rafting • Kern River—River rafting • Park Moabi—Colorado River Canoe Trip
Long Term Backpacking Expeditions Every summer, the Scouts and Dads of Troop 719 embark on an adventure of a lifetime. No two long-term adventures are ever exactly the same. Through the precision planning of all involved, the places that are explored are always challenging and provide memories for a lifetime. All Scouts have an opportunity to hike on an island in Hawaii and peak the highest peak in the contiguous United States, Mount Whitney. Below are just some of the areas that the Troop has visited and in some cases the Troop has visited some areas numerous times:
• Lake Tahoe – Ansel Adams Wilderness • Kauai – Kalalau Trail, Hanakapiai Falls, Na Pali Coast, Waimea • Maui – Haleakala National Park, Kaupo Gap, Hana, Waianapanapa Coastal Trail, Halemauu Trail • Big Island Hawaii – Mauna Loa, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Waipio Valley, King’s Trail Kona • Yosemite – Half Dome, Cloud’s Rest, Volgelsang • Sequoia and King’s Canyon National Park • Mount Whitney • North Lake • South Lake • Soldier Lake • Funston Lake • Chicken Springs • Philmont – New Mexico • McGee Lake to Lake Mary • Sequoia – Mt Silliman • TuolomeTuolome Meadows – Red’sRed’s Meadow • Tuolome Meadows – Horseshoe Lake • Yosemite to Rock Creek – 130 mile – 14 days • Red’s Meadows • McGee Creek • Mt. Ritter 2006 Mt. Whitney • Virginia Lake • North Lake to South Lake • Mt. Whitney • Lake Mary to Rock Creek • YosemiteYosemite ValleyValley to Rock Creek (100 miler)—resupply @ Reds Meadow • Lake Mary to Rock Creek (40 miler) • Virginia Lakes to Twin Lakes (Bridgeport) • Convict Lake to Lake Genevieve (mini-Long Term; all Sierra passes snowed in that year) • Kauai, Na Pali Coast, Kalalau Trail • Cottonwood Lakes/Cottonwood Pass/Mt. Guyot/Crabtree Meadows/Mt. Whitney/Whitney Portal • Cottonwood Lakes/New Army Pass/Mt. Guyot/Crabtree Meadows/Mt. Whitney/Whitney Portal • Lee’s Ferry/Colorado River (188 river miles)/Lava Fall Pad
33 • McGee Creek/Horseshoe Lake (Mammoth) (30 miler) • Rock Creek/Horseshoe Lake (Mammoth) (40 miler) • South Lake/Horseshoe Lake (Mammoth) (100 miler) —resupply @ Blayney Meadow via Florence Lake • Tuolumne Meadows/Donohue Pass/Horseshoe Lake (Mammoth) • Tuolumne Meadows/Parker Pass/Horseshoe Lake (Mammoth) • Rock Creek/Humphreys Basin/North Lake (44 miler) • Pine Creek/Humphreys Basin/North Lake (36 miler) • North Lake/Humphreys Basin/North Lake (41 miler) • South Lake/Humphreys Basin/North Lake (57 miler) • Kauai, Na Pali Coast, Kalalau Trail • Mt. Whitney • Ansel Adams Wilderness • Pine Creek—North Lake—Rock Creek—Lake Mary • Pine Creek—Trans-Sierra—North Lake • Sky Blue Lake—Golden Trout Wilderness • Maui—Haleakala • Mt. Whitney • North Lake • Lake Tahoe—Ansel Adams Wilderness • Big Island, Hawaii—Mauna Loa/Volcanoes National Park/Waipio Valley/Hilo Kona • Mt. Whitney • Philmont—Cimarron, New Mexico—Tooth of Time • Mammoth • North Lake • Yosemite—Half Dome—Volgelsang—Cloud’s Rest • Kauai—Na Pali Coast, Kalalau Trail, Waimea • Mt Whitney—Chicken Springs/Long Lake/Soldier Lake/Rock Creek/Mt. Guyot/Crabtree • Philmont—Cimarron, New Mexico
34 1982–Lake Dorothy Campsite
1982–Camporee
35 The Way We Were Hey, everybody’s talkin’ about the good old days, right Everybody, the good old days, the good old days Well, let’s talk about the good old days Come to think of it as, as bad as we think they are these will become the good old days for our children, hum Why don’t we , ah Try to remember that kind of September When life was slow and oh, so mellow, hum Try to remember, and if you remember then follow Oh, why does it seem the past is always better We look back and think The winters were warmer The grass was greener The skies were bluer And smiles were bright Can it be that it was all so simple then Or has time rewritten every line And if we had the chance to do it all again Tell me Would we 2005 Aviation Could we Memories, like the corners of my mind Misty watercolor memories Of the way we were Scattered pictures of the smiles we left behind Smiles we gave to one another For the way we were Oh, can it be that it was all so simple then Or has time rewritten every line And if we had the chance to do it all again Tell me Would we Could we Memories, may be beautiful and yet What’s too painful to remember We simply choose to forget So it’sit’s the laughter we will remember Whenever we remember The Way We Were... Remember, the way we were (Marvin Hamlisch)
2003 River Rafting
36 1980–Long Term Dads
37 1986 Economy and Prices Economy President: Ronald W. Reagan Vice President: George Bush Population: 240,132,887 Life expectancy: 74.7 years Dow-Jones High: 1,955 Low: 1,502 Federal spending: $990.34 billion Federal debt: $2120.6 billion Infl ation: 1.9% Consumer Price Index: 109.6 Unemployment: 7.2% Prices Cost of a new home: $111,900.00 Cost of a new car: $10,000 Ford Taurus Median Household Income: $24,897.00 Cost of a fi rst-class stamp: $0.22 Cost of a gallon of regular gas: $0.93 Cost of a dozen eggs: $0.87 Cost of a gallon of Milk: $2.22
38 1987 Long Term Horseshoe Lake
July 2003 Circle X Ranch
39 1983–Long Terms
40 1984 Kauai Long Term
41 There have been hundreds of different Patrols! Do You Remember the Patrols thatPatrols you have been a member? What was your Patrol Name? What did your Patrol Flag look like?
• Koi • Tom Cats • Bruins • Knightriders • Transformers • Toadstools • Donald’s Ducks • Kecumbas • Beaulines • Knights • Lightning • Stallions • Dawg Pound • Phoenix • Menehune Warriors • Cougars • Intruders • Airwolves • Samurai • Tatsu • Panthers • Elements • Thunderbirds • Dark Star • Hieroglyphics • Smurfs • Purple Cobras • Ace of Spades • Protons • Team Rocket • Bull Dogs • Super Fly • Scorpions • Intruders
42 1985 Mount Whitney
1986 River Rafting
43 Frances Andrews Harry Okazaki Wayne Oshiro Scoutmasters of Troop 719 Earle Fisher Fred Yasunaga Tosh Nakano
Harley Imsland Bill Yamane Robert Izumo
Lionel Bowers Robert Yamasaki Tak Shimazaki
Richard A. McDonald Tony Tango Tim Moore
Ed Kulakowski Sam Takata Bob Harada
Carl Doi T. Morita Steve Nakama
Kay Obayashi Al Honda Bill Hirokawa
Bob Wada Gene Komatsu David Fujiura
Ted Mau Sam Akioka Kevin Kaneko
Roy Kiyomura James Yokota Glenn Murakami
Ty Kang Jun Watanabe Frank Takaki
Roy Mayeda Richard Uyeunten Max Takagi
Walter Sasaki Norm Nishihira
Through the years these are just some of the men that have been Scoutmasters of this Troop. Our apologies if any names have accidentally been omitted. The Historians have done their best to try to be as accurate as possible.
44 45 1981–Invitational Camporee
1981–Beach Outing
1981–Mount Star
1981–Rock Creek
46 Times of Your Life Good morning, yesterday You wake up and time has slipped away And suddenly it’s hard to fi nd The memories you left behind Remember, do you remember The laughter and the tears The shadows of misty yesteryears The good times and the bad you’ve seen And all the others in between Remember, do you remember The times of your life (do you remember) Reach back for the joy and the sorrow Put them away in your mind The memories are time that you borrow To spend when you get to tomorrow Here comes the saddest part (comes the saddest part) The seasons are passing one by one So gather moments while you may Collect the dreams you dream today Remember, will you remember The times of your life Gather moments while you may Collect the dreams you dream today Remember, will you remember The times of your life Of your life Of your life Do you remember, baby Do you remember the times of your life Do you remember, baby Do you remember the times of your life (Paul Anka)
1987 Long Term
47 Fish Creek
Vivian Creek
48 1996 Economy and Prices Economy President: Bill Clinton Vice President: Al Gore Population: 265,189,794 Dow-Jones High: 6,500 Low: 5,200 Federal spending: $1,572.41 billion Federal debt: $5207.3 billion Infl ation: 3.3% Consumer Price Index: 156.9 Unemployment: 5.6% Prices Cost of a new home: $166,400.00 Cost of a new car: $16,000 Honda Civic Median Household Income: $35,492.00 Cost of a fi rst-class stamp: $0.32 Cost of a gallon of regular gas: $1.23 Cost of a dozen eggs: $1.31 Cost of a gallon of Milk: $3.30
2004 Annual Dinner
49 1989 IFD
50 Beach Initiation
Gardena 5K
2003 Camporee
51 Stanley Fujii 1977 Amestoy Elementary School Build Psychomotor Eagle Project History Craig Fujii 1978 Los Padres National Park – Corn Canyon Trail recent fire protect & repair Switchbacks, water stops
James Fujii 1978 Ventura Marina – Clear brush, debris, replant ice plants and trees
Michael Mayeda 1978 Wilderness Park – Cutting weeds around trees
Steve Sasaki 1978 Write history of the redwood Display a 4 ft. cross section – Sand and varnish
Kevin Tanaka 1978 Wilderness Park – Bird feeders
Cyrus Sakakura 1979 Gardena High – Paint restrooms May 26
Richard Yamashita 1979 Henninger Flats – Build nature trail and dam Refurbish tables and trail signs. Sept. 8th and 9th
Stan Abe 1980 Trail to beach. Sept. 29th and 30th
Brian Fujino 1981 South Bay Keiro – Maintenance on parking lot
Glen Nagamoto 1981 L.A.Sunshine Mission – Paint outside of building
Derek Okazaki 1981 Hogie Camp – Trail work
Mark Okura 1981 Wilderness Park – Clean manmade stream
Gary Sakamoto 1981 Sunshine Mission – Paint chapel and rooms
Ned Sasak 1981 22nd Street Lifeguard station –Paint
Burt Tanaka 1981 Henninger Flats –Plant trees and prune existing ones
Glenn Yamane 1981 Henninger Flats –Trail work
Jon Yamasaki 1981 Southgate Animal Shelter – Prepare facility for special animal Appreciation program
Peter Fukumoto 1982 Gardena church – Scraped and primed trim of church
David Mayeda 1982 Recreation Park – Clean and paint play equipment
Scott Yamanaka 1982 Freeman Park – Paint and clean play equipment
52 Dean Akiyama 1983 NGMC –Landscape, clean & trim, paint parking lot lines, construct partition wall in church
Robian Tango 1983 Henninger Flats –Plant 80 trees
Scott Morita 1984 Wilderness Park —Fertilize park, weed section, replant with ivy, cut down 4-5 Acacia trees
Ron Oda 1984 Clean Up senior citizen homes
Scott Okazaki 1984 Chantry Flats – Trailblazing from Hogee Camp to Roberts Camp. Signs – Paint Emergency phone box
Mike Takata 1984 Hawthorne Youth Camp – Sand and remove graffiti, wash windows, varnish interior of 2 cabins
Jimmy Yamanaka 1984 Wilderness Park – Weed and trim
Alan Akioka 1985 Hawthorne Youth Camp – Paint Yucca cabin
Craig Asato 1985 Wilderness park – Trim tall grass-remove Acacia trees and trim rest
Craig Honda 1985 Hawthorne Youth Camp – Remove mistletoe
Ken Mizoguchi 1985 North Gardena Methodist – June 8th
Karl Tokita 1985 Hawthorne Youth Camp – Cover camp trail with wood chips
Burt Yamane 1985 Eaton Canyon Nature Center – Clear, widen and renovate trail
Gary Fong 1986 Rowley Park – Paint & restore playground
Kelly Komatsu 1986 Ramona Park –Painting playground equipment
Cliff Ikeda 1987 Hawthorne Youth Camp – Strip, paint outside 2 cabins
Daniel Matsuda 1987 Henninger Flats –Plant trees
Travis Yokota 1987 Alta Mira Canyon – Reinforce dry streambed Someone corrected it with Trailwork on P.V. Loop
Dean Yonemori 1987 Olympic Velodrome CSU, Dominguez – Restore poll lane, line of track
Sterling Kawamata 1988 JCI – Paint 2 classroom and hallway
Tim Nakagawa 1988 Vincent Bell Memorial Park – Paint playground equipment
53 Tsuyoshi Okawa 1988 NGUMC – Paint block wall, cover graffiti, paint parking lot lines and weed
Aaron Takahashi 1988 Wilderness Park – Trim trees-haul debris
Cliff Akiyama 1989 JCI – Restore vandalized area, paint booths, staircases and light post
Robert Igarashi 1989 Wilderness Park –Clear fallen trees and branches
Rodney Ikeda 1989 Hawthorne Youth Camp –Paint 2 cabins
Scott Uyenten 1989 NGUMC (Faith)–Paint room and spray weeds in parking lot.
Brian Yamasaki 1989 Eaton Canyon County Park –Refurbish trail
Derek Yokota 1989 Hopkins Wilderness Park – Removal of honeysuckle and ivy
Kris Gima 1990 Madrona Marsh – Removal of non-native plants, plant native flora
Dean Watanabe 1990 Hawthorne Youth Camp – Removal of mistletoe
Richard Igarashi 1991 Madrona Marsh – Preserve natural habitat
Derek Izumo 1991 Rosecrans Church – Painted exterior
Bryan Nakano 1991 JCI –Clean, repair, paint halls, doors and rooms
Chubby Nishihira 1991 NGUMC – Paint new parking lines
Weston Oshiro 1991 South Bay Keiro Nursing – Paint walls around facility
Kyle Shimazaki 1991 Hawthorne Youth camp
Jason Toy 1991 Hawthorne Youth Camp
Wayne Motoyasu 1992 Vincent Bell Memorial Park – Restore playground equipment, scrape, clean and paint
Ryan Narasaki 1993 Wilderness Park – Clean-up drainage system, cut down trees
Kyle Fujishige 1993 Wilderness Park – Grade, clean, clear debris from drainage pipe
Jun Ishizeki 1993 Freeman Park – Restore chain link fences, clean, scrape and paint bleachers
Russell Murata 1993 Hawthorne Youth Camp – Strip and paint Arts & Crafts building
54 Keith Shimazaki 1993 Hawthorne Youth Camp – Trim overhanging branches on trails and cabins, wood chips on trail
William Igarashi 1994 Wilderness Park – Trim weeds and shrubbery
Eric Kato 1994 NGUMC – Paint North side of church and East side of social hall
Arden Minami 1994 NGUMC (Faith) – Paint 2 main hallways and ceiling, paint backside of 2nd building
Kevin Arima 1995 JCI – Paint downstairs interior of Social Hall and stairwells
Kenji Morita 1995 Mt. Baden Powell – Trail work
Gregory Nakano 1995 Henninger Flats – Plan and built new trail for nature walks
Glen Sasahara 1995 Wildernness Park – Clear debri and trim branches Dec. 10, 1994 change to Forestal Quarry near Portugese Bend
Chad Shimazaki 1995 Henninger Flats – Restored hiking trail above Eaton Canyon. Trail destroyed by fire then heavy rains
Bradley Toy 1995 Madrona March – Clear debris and planting
T.J. Lee 1995 Rolling Hills Estates Nature Center – Painting and repair of railing around Center. Sanding and staining of wood deck
Aaron Minami 1996 Heninnger Flats – Built small foot bridge over dry river bed
Kenny Moore 1996 Evergreen Baptist Church – Painting 3 modular units and Main entry to church
Donald Nickel 1996 Gardena Buddhist Church – Painted parking lines, poles and storage container
Jeremy Okawa 1996 L.A. Harbor College Community – Painted College Child Development Center
Kevan Yamahara 1996 Henninger flats – Rebuilt a retaining wall supporting a trail that was destroyed by fire
Brent Wauke 1996 Henninger flats – Built a 150 yard trail and retaining wall
55 Michael Iwamoto 1997 Henninger Flats – Restoration of 75 yards of the nature trail destroyed by fire
Shoji Morita 1997 Faith UMC – Repair front facade (brick facing)
Randy Takaki 1998 186th Street School – Restored patio area and demolition of an animal containment area
Samuel Ahn 1998 Gardena Valley Baptist Church – Paint Social Hall
Weston Motoyasu 1998 JCI – Repair folding tables
Ryan Murakami 1998 Gardena Valley Baptist Church – Paint Ed building hallway
Eric Takaki 1998 156th St. School – Setting up new library, card catalog, books, shelves
Chad Tupaz 1998 186th St. School – Landscape, sprinklers, concrete pads
Mark Weber 1998 Gardena Valley Baptist Church – Sprinkler System for patronage, backyard and landscape (removal of trees)
Scott Kaneko 1999 FUMC – Painted 5 school classrooms
Michael Lee 1999 Hickory Elementary School – Web page construction
Michael Mori 1999 JCI – Paint upstairs hallway & rooms
Garret Nakama 1999 186th St. School – Construction of garden area laid sod
Dustin Tupaz 1999 Arnold Elementary – Launch program, construction of playhouse, decorative paint of outside building, marking playground
Matthew Fujiura 2000 186th St. School – Construction of Reflection Garden area (completion of laying brick floor)
Scott Harada 2000 Lincoln Elementary School – Paint exterior hallway
Corey Hirokawa 2000 Victor Elementary School – Construction of garden area, raised bed gardens, (wood raised bed filled amended soil gravel pathway, perimeter fencing and water system
Derek Nakamura 2000 Faith UMC – Paint annex inside (2 story building)
Douglas Nakazaki 2000 Polliwog Park – Landscape Nature area
56 Thomas Pham 2000 Lincoln Elementary – Painting of doors and hallway
Geoffrey Udo 2000 186th St. School – Repair and paint benches, handball court
Andrew Pham 2001 Arnold Elementary School – Launch program, decorative paint outside, marking of playground
Kyle Mori 2001 JCI – Paint parking lot brick wall and lines.
Erik Tamai 2001 San Gabriel Valley ASPCA – Construction and repair of holding pens, paint exterior building
Giberto Bernal 2001 San Pedro Youth Center – Construction of garden and landscape
Daniel Iinuma 2001 Web page construction
Richard Nickel 2001 North High School – Emergency shipping container, construction of shelves, venting painting, consolidation of supplies for school
Nolan Miya 2002 Faith UMC – Paint front exterior (brick facing)
Michael Fujiura 2002 FUMC – Paint exterior of 2 story building
Shota Goto 2003 JCI – Paint downstairs interior
Ryan Okuda 2003 Gardena Buddhist Church – Paint Perimeter fencing
Derek Murakami 2003 Faith UMC – Paint back and side of church and repair eaves
Jeffery Wada 2003 Gardena Elementary School – Landscape back area
Michael Iinuma 2004 186th St. School – Earthquake proof, clean up renovation of display case
Marc Takaki 2005 Madrona Marsh – Clean and replant native plants
Kyle Murakami 2005 Faith United Methodist – Removal of plants, level and concrete front entrance, prepare area for Peace Pole
Matt Kubota 2006 Lincoln Elementary School – Cemented walkway and painted school logo
57 MonteMissing Furuya 1954 Eagle ProjectRobert Wada History 1974 Ronnie Doi 1965 Alan Sakamoto 1974
Glenn Tachibana 1965 James Sakakura 1976
Steve Kulakowski 1965 Stanley Fujii 1977
Kenny Ryozaki 1965 Steven Nagamoto 1977
Douglas Mizukami 1966 Troy Kaji 1978
Ray Tsuyuki 1966 Glenn Sakurai 1978
Kevin Doi 1969 Ken Sakamoto 1978
Conrad Doi 1971 Robert Nagamoto 1979
Randy Sasaki 1972 Dennis Takata 1983
Steven Oki 1972 Derek Yokota 1989
Brian Oki 1973 Derek Izumo 1991
Raymond Fujii 1973
Thanks to all who have helped to reconstruct much of this information. We will continue to clarify this valuable information for the future Troop Reunions.
58 59 Eagle Scouts can explain the meaning of the words to their spouses. You’re only a true Troop 719 Alumnus Troop if you know Vocabulary about the following: • Paper Rolls • Mother’s Club Swap Meet • Pancake Breakfast • Backpacker and Camper’s Award (BACA) • Green Bar • Pow Wow • Invitational Field Day (IFD) • Fourth Wednesday Night • Annual Dinner Skits • Golden Trout • Food Pack • Wag Bag • Thorns and Roses 1989 Long Term • Eagle Court • Push-ups • Old Fart • Blue Cards • Camporee • Driving Assignments • Mom’s Cook Books • Fishing Contest • Photo Contest • Gardena 5K
60 For Good I’ve heard it said That people come into our lives for a reason Bringing something we must learn And we are led To those who help us most to grow If we let them And we help them in return Well, I don’t know if I believe that’s true But I know I’m who I am today Because I knew you: Like a comet pulled from orbit As it passes a sun Like a stream that meets a boulder Halfway through the wood Who can say if I’ve been changed for the better? But because I knew you I have been changed for good It well may be That we will never meet again In this lifetime So let me say before we part So much of me Is made of what I learned from you You’ll be with me Like a handprint on my heart And now whatever way our stories end I know you have re-written mine By being my friend: Like a ship blown from its mooring By a wind off the sea Like a seed dropped by a sky bird In a distant wood Who can say if I’ve been changed for the better? But because I knew you: And because I knew you: Because I knew you: I have been changed for good. (Stephen Schwartz)
2001 Philmont
61 2006 Mt. Pinos Snow Hike
62 San Gorgonio Peak – June 2006
63 Contact Information for Troop 719 Family
64 Boy Scouts of America – Troop 719
1956–2006 50 Years of Golden Memories
• • Strong Values Strong Leaders Strong Citizens Faith United Methodist Church Torrance, CA BSA Troop 719 Golden Anniversary Celebration October 7, 2006