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WELCOME to KOYASAN SCOUT TROOP 379 Contact (213) 617-7379 for information on troop membership and programs. “True happiness in life is to polish our treasures, which are our children” ~ Abbot Seytsu Takahashi, 1981 HISTORY On a very cold evening on November 5, 1931, Reverend Taido Kitagawa, Boy Scout Commisioner Roy E. Uragami, Scoutmaster Sadamu Sam Eijima of the Methodist Church’s Troop 64, and eight Scouts (Kiichi Kazahaya, Susumu Kazahaya, Yoshiro Kimura, Masaharu Nakamura, August Narumi, Asao Shimizu, Wataru Takahashi, and Kei Tanahashi) met in the wooden frame one-story Daishi Mission (later known as the Koyasan Betsuin). This was the start of the Boy Scout Troop 379 formation. On February 7, 1932, the troop installation ceremony was held. On October 22, 2006, the Koyasan Boy Scout Troop 379 celebrated its 75th anniversary and reunion at the Montebello Quiet Cannon with legendary UCLA Basketball Coach, Mr. John Wooden, as guest. CALENDAR The Koyasan Scout Troop 379 meetings are held at the Los Angeles Koyasan Temple, 342 E. First St.., in Little Tokyo of Los Angeles. Koyasan Boy Scout Troop 379: Wednesdays and Fridays, 7:00 pm Koyasan Girl Scout Troop 379: Wednesdays, 6:30 pm Koyasan Cub Scout Troop 379: Wednesdays, 7:00 pm Koyasan Venture Unit: Fridays, 7:00 pm Koyasan Troop 379 Inc: Last Friday of the month, 7:30 pm Sangha and Padma Class: Saturdays, 4:15 pm Dates: § June 16: Go For Broke Ceremony § July 21-22: Alondra Park Hawaiian Carnival § July 29: Troop Picnic § August 19: Nisei Week Grand Parade § August 25-26: Nisei Week Carnival § October 27: Fall Court of Honor § December 8: Holiday Party § December 9: Temple Clean-up EVENTS In addition to serving the Temple, the troop participates in numerous community events, functions and parades. Every four years, the Koyasan Scout Troop 379 represents the U.S. and attends the Nippon Jamboree. The troop has been called the “Little Ambassadors of Little Tokyo”. Parades: Golden Dragon Chinese New Year, July 4th Huntington Beach and Pacific Palisades, Nisei Week Festival, and Downey Christmas Community Events: Cherry Blossom Festival, Little Tokyo Children Festival, Gardena 5K, Alondra Park Hawaiian Festival, Nisei Week Carnival, Kaiser Pediatric Oncology Picnic, Gedatsu Fundraiser, and Keiro Home Holiday Visits Temple Events: Koyasan Fundraiser, Hanamatsuri Service, Youth Day, and Temple Clean-ups
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