Brand New Location for BSA Troop 999's Tree Lot Announced

The City of Livermore is well underway with improvements to its downtown. This includes the lot located at the southwest corner at Railroad Avenue and North “L” Street, which served as BSA Scout Troop 999’s tree lot location for over 20 years. This block is presently being developed, and left the Troop without a tree lot location.

As luck would have it, BSA Scout Troop 999 won’t be moving too far away from its previous location. The landowner of the location previously serving Arrow Rentals has generously offered this spot to the scouts, which happens to be across the street from their old location.

“It’s fantastic to know our tree lot will be conveniently located across the street from our preceding location,” shares BSA Troop 999 Scoutmaster Jim Silva. “It was a concern where our lot would be located this year and if we would miss serving our long-standing customers. This new location is equally as convenient and offers great visibility. Plus, our customers will be able to easily find us.”

The tree lot business is Troop 999’s sole fundraiser for the year. Revenue generated from tree sales helps to fund scout camps, pay for camping equipment and pays for other scout activities.

The former location of Arrow Rentals is a temporary spot to serve Troop 999’s needs for 2019. To continue their long time, successful tree business, the Troop will seek an alternative place to continue their successful tree business in 2020. Vacant land and other creative ideas in Livermore are being discussed as options for next year.

Postcards from BSA Troop 999 have already been mailed this year to previous customers. With over 500 customers on their mailing list, they have many loyal supporters who buy trees from them every year. Additionally the scouts advertise their Christmas tree lot by passing out over 1,800 postcards during their annual Scouting for the Community service efforts in November. “We have bought our tree from Troop 999 the last few years,” says Nathan Meezan. His son was formerly a Pack 969 Cub Scout who joined Troop 999 earlier this year. Many adults who come to visit the lot share memories of when they worked there, too.

BSA Troop 999 will be open for business at their new location at 187 North “L” Street, formerly known as Arrow Rentals, starting Friday, November 29th, 2019 at 9:00am through Saturday December 21st, 2019, or until all trees are sold. For more information about BSA Troop 999, visit https://troop999.trooptrack.com/share/pages/26099.

Troop 999 was established more than fifty-five years ago and is chartered by Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Livermore. BSA Troop 999 Scouts have the opportunity to grow into capable young adults by focusing on the Aims of Scouting— character development, citizenship training, and mental and physical fitness—in all of the activities. Known for its successful Christmas tree lot in downtown Livermore, BSA Troop 999 Scouts enjoy high adventure including a hike on Mount Fuji with their Japanese sister Troop.