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Earn A Religious Emblem

Welcome to Pack 811 parents as we begin another year of Fun with a Purpose.

Part of that purpose is all-important promise to do ones Duty to God in every corner of life: family, friends, school, church, activities, and Scouting.  Here at Pack 811, we actively encourage our Scouts to understand and fulfill that pledge, and to complete the religious emblem programs appropriate to their level.

There are programs designed for Scouts of every faith, but as a Catholic-based Pack, we focus on the Light of Christ and Parvuli Dei emblems. Tigers and Wolves work with their parents on the Light of Christ program, which stresses their relationship with Christ, the Church, and their families.  Bears and Webelos complete the Parvuli Dei or “Children of God” program, which reflects on God’s creation and providing service to others.

Both programs require completion of an activity book. The Light of Christ book is relatively straightforward. The Parvuli Dei program is a bit more involved, with a banner requirement, among others.

If you do not have an activity book and would like one, please send an email to rec@cubpack811.org.

This year, requirements must be completed by October 8, so please do not delay.

This is a busy time of year, with school and activities in full swing, but the emblem programs are truly worth the effort. Many of the activities can prompt interesting and meaningful family discussions. The emblem programs also embody our Pack’s commitment to Catholic Scouting, and provide an opportunity to connect faith and scouting in a tangible way. In keeping with their significance, medals are awarded at a county-wide ceremony for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers.  And everyone who earns an emblem may wear a purple knot on all future Scouting uniforms.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours In Scouting,

Jim Root, Religious Emblem Coordinator

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Last Day for Show-n-Deliver Orders

Show-n-Deliver orders


Hi Scouts,
Today is the last day to order your personal supply of popcorn and first aid kits which you can sell on your own.  Place your orders at our Popcorn store.
Your supply will be available for pick up on September 24th. While you are there, be sure to sign up for selling at the Church and banks.  Remember every shift earns a raffle ticket for an ‘i’ prize.
Good Luck!!
Christian Lising
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Three Ways to Sell Popcorn and First Aid Kits!

Three ways to sell popcorn and first aid kits

Hi Scouts!
We now have 3 ways to sell popcorn and first aid kits.
The first one you know about, the Take Home Orders.  You take your order forms and go door-to-door.  Your customer chooses the products they want to buy and you deliver it on November 19th.

The second way is Show-n-Sell.  This is when we sell popcorn and kits directly to customers at  St. Angela Merici Church and at the banks.  There is a couple of little twists this year.  At St. Angela, we can only have 4  boys selling at each mass on Saturday September 24th, and Sunday, September 25th and each scout MUST have a parent present.  The shift is 45 minutes so sign up as soon as possible.

We will be selling at two banks, Bank of America and Banco Popular, on Friday, September 30th and Saturday October 1, and each shift is only 1 1/2 hours long.  We need as many boys as we can for these days.

Each shift at church, earns you ONE raffle ticket.  Shifts at the banks are worth TWO raffle tickets.  We will be raffling off iPrizes at our pack meeting in October.

Our newest way to sell is Show-n-Deliver.  Scouts will be able to order their own separate set of popcorn and kits . Customers are able to select from your product selection.  You then hand over the product and collect the money right then and there.  Place your order before September 2nd from the link below and you will receive your shipment on September 24th.  You are responsible for these items and payment for them is due on November 1.  If you are unable to sell your products by October 22nd, you can return up to 10% of your order to us.  Please choose carefully.

You can find the copies order forms, Show-n-Sell schedule, and Show-n-Deliver order site in the link below.

Click here for our POPCORN page.

Good Luck and Happy Selling!!!
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First Aid Kits and Popcorn Fundraising

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Family Camp is Almost Here!

Good Morning Campers! Family camp is just one week away, and this weekend would be a great time to get that camping gear in shape. Here is some critical info about next weekend:

We will be camping and having fun at the Outdoor Education Center near Irvine Regional Park. We will be shooting BB-guns and archery. In the afternoon we will take a dip in the pool. Do I hear slide? Yes, there is a slide that propels you down a hill to the pool. So get ready to have a fun time!

WHERE

Camp is above Irvine Regional Park. Enter through the Park Main gate. When arriving find a key pad past the ranger booth. The Gate code is: #0808. Please follow the signs to the camping area. Parking is nearby.  See MAP for directions to the camp site.  Arrive between: 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm Gate closes at 9:00 pm (No entry after this time)

CAMPING

Please set up your tent on the decomposed granite. Please do not leave a lot of space between tents. We have a lot of tents to set up.  There will be plenty of experienced campers ready to lend a hand for those who have not set up a tent before. Note – please email JIM if you do not yet have a tent — we have some extra tents that can be borrowed for the weekend.

WHAT TO BRING

Meals on Saturday and Sunday morning are provided by the camp. Please email PETER if you have any food allergies. All families should bring a picnic dinner for Friday evening.  Click HERE for a complete list of items to bring.

WHAT WILL WE BE DOING?

Friday Evening:   Set up camp, BYO picnic dinner. Camp orientation and Cracker barrel
Saturday: Archery, BB-Gun, Swimming, Sliding, and Contests
Saturday Evening:  Pack campfire and Cracker barrel
Sunday:  Scouts Own, Games, Break camp

Quiet time between 10am and 6am.

THE CAMPFIRE

FireMaster Christian will lead us in a ruckus campfire Saturday evening.  In addition to a skit performed by each den, representatives from EVERY family will be asked to impress our pack family in a skit, song, or other performance.  Families may collaborate with other families, or perform on their own.  Please start discussing ideas for your family performance this weekend!  Each family will submit their performance idea to the FireMaster on or before Friday evening.

Please contact us if any questions.  See you camp!

Peter Toller, Christian Lising, and Jim Remley

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Astronauts Get Ready!

Attention Cub Scout Astronauts —

It’s time to prepare for our Space Derby, which will be held on Saturday, July 30th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Angela’s lunch benches. In addition to the big race, we will have awards for the best design in the following categories:

• Fastest Looking
• Best Scout Theme
• Best Use of Paint
• Most Likely Design for NASA to choose
• Most Patriotic
• Most Stealth (not like rocket) Looking

Please click the flyer on the right for more details and the official rules.  The Derby is a great time for our scouts to be creative while they design and build their own rockets.  Parents and other adults are encouraged to be available to answer questions while teaching them the use of tools and paint.  You may also click HERE for a collection of  design and building tips. If any questions, please contact the event coordinator, Warren Biederstadt.

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Time to Order Your Pack Apparel!

It is time again to order our yellow “class B”  T-shirts,  and we are taking orders so we can be sure to get enough supply for everyone.  Note that this year we will have different shirts for the Webelos Scouts,  and we are also offering T-shirts for siblings and family members so everyone can feel a part of the pack family.  If your Wolf or Bear scout already has a yellow class B shirt, there is not a requirement to purchase another unless you would like.  The way these boys grow and play, however, it’s always a good idea to get a few extra.

We are also making available optional lightweight jackets with our pack number or logo embroidered on the front.  These can be used to hold all those patches that don’t go on the regular scout uniform.  Note while the youth jacket sizes seem to be standard, the adult jackets do run a little small.

To help keep track of these orders, we now have a Pack Store on our website (it is located on the Parent Resources Menu).  You will be asked to create a unique store log-in when you check out. Please place your orders as soon as possible!

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Ride With Us at the Bike Rodeo

Our next summer Pack event is the Bicycle Rodeo, coming up soon on Saturday, June 25 at 10:00 am in the St. Angela School parking lot.  This event is open to scouts and their families, so siblings are welcome to participate as well.   Be sure to bring your bike and your helmet! The Bicycle skills events will take place from 10:00 to 12:30, immediately followed by a potluck lunch. Events will include:

  • Drag race
  • Slalom Race
  • Figure 8
  • Snail Race
  • Balance Beam
  • Newspaper Throw

Please RSVP as soon as possible and sign up to bring something to share for the potluck lunch.

>> RSVP and Sign-up Here! <<

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Snake Delays Webelos Den Hike in Carbon Canyon.

img_0825 Den 2 was delayed on the trail for a few minutes while a long common snake crossed our path. The scouts were very much interested in the snake but knew to keep a safe distance and the snake would move along. What a great sight. Following the hike the scouts had another encounter with a snake. The Ranger allowed the boys to watch her feed a corn snake a mouse. Not one eye left the snake as it approached and swallowed the mouse. A very fun day and very interesting day. Den 2 is moving ahead. Check out some more pictures from our hike in our ALBUMS.

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Memorial Day Service Project

In Honor Of Our Military Heroes

Hi Scouts,

Memory Garden Memorial Park and Mortuary in Brea will be doing their annual flag placement ceremonies this Memorial Day weekend and they have asked our pack to help them. We have 3 opportunities for you show your appreciation to those brave men and women who served our country and who are buried at Memory Garden.
Saturday, May 28 from 7-10 am, we will place small flags and crosses on the grave sites of our veterans.
Monday, May 30 from 6:30-9:30 am, we will be raising the large flags throughout the cemetery.
Monday, May 30 from 3-4:30 pm, we will be taking the large flags down and folding them.
Scouts and Leaders are asked to wear their Class A uniforms for these events. Thanks.
Yours in Scouting,
Christian Lising
Memory Garden Memorial Park
455 W. Central Ave.
Brea, CA
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Family Camp 2011

What is Family Camp? Family Camp is an opportunity for all Cub Scouts and their families to enjoy an outdoor camping experience together in a non‐challenging, low‐stress environment. For many young scouts & their families, this may be the first time they have ever slept outdoors or set up a tent. Family Camp is an easy and safe way to learn about outdoor adventure. Most of all, this is an opportunity for our entire pack family to better get to know each other and have some fun!  Activities include archery, bb guns, swimming, hiking, and a variety of Cubmaster Christian’s wildly fun pack activities.

Dates: Starts on Friday, August 12, 2011, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm check‐in . Ends on Sunday, August 14, 2011, 12:00 noon check‐out.

Location: Orange County Outdoor Education Center (Next to Irvine Park).  The center features a dining hall, showers, and flush toilets.

Meals:  All meals will be provided by the camp, except for Friday evening meal. Campers are welcome to bring their own between‐meal snacks if desired.

Cost: $55.00 per person for the weekend (including meals), if paid by the June 15th campfire. ($70 per person after the 15th, IF there is still space available.)

What to bring: The basics include tent, sleeping bags, Class A scout uniform, Class B Scout uniform, swimsuit & towel, other casual clothes as needed, toiletries. A more complete checklist will be provided at a later date.

Who is eligible to attend: All scout members of Pack 811 may attend. Each scout must have at least one parent or legal guardian with them in camp. Scouts must all sleep in tents with their parent or guardian – no sleepovers with their buddies. Immediate family members of the scouts may also attend, but not extended family members and other friends.

How to sign up: Sign up on-line HERE, or at the pack meeting on May 22.  Payment is required to confirm reservation.  Checks should be made out to Cub Pack 811.

Questions? Please contact Jim.

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2011 Cub Resident Camp Leader/Parents Guide

2011 TREASURE ISLAND

CUB RESIDENT CAMP

May 16, 2011

Good Afternoon Scout Leaders and Parents,

I hope you are excited about your upcoming trip to Cherry Valley this August.  I have attached the 2011 Cub Resident Parent/Leaders Guide. Please share this email with all of your parents, they can print what they need.

If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call at 626-351-8815 or email us.

Thank you for choosing Camp Cherry Valley for your summer adventure!

Joey Robinson

Joey.Robinson@scouting.org

Program Director

Maggie Gray

Maggie.Gray@scouting.org

Sonia Guerrero Kagan

SoniaGuerrero.Kagan@scouting.org

Program/Camping Secretaries

San Gabriel Valley Council, Program/Camping Department

Attch:  2011 Cub Resident Parent/Leaders Guide.

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Join Us for a Meal at El Torito Grill on May 20th

Pack 811 would like to invite everyone and their friends to our easiest fundraiser yet! The El Torito Grill in Brea has generously offered to donate 25% of all of their food bills that have our flyer attached on Friday May 20th to our pack. The offer is valid the entire day, so feel free to enjoy delicious Mexican food for lunch AND dinner on the 20th!

What’s the catch? Well, there really is none! The ONLY thing that is required is THIS FLYER. Feel free to pass out the flyer or this link:
 http://cubpack811.org/library/PackEvents/ElToritoFlyer.pdf
to all of your friends, co-workers, aquantenances, and even total strangers. This is a great chance for a fun evening out with our pack family. Please save the date!

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Day Camp Sign Up is Now On-Line!

Greetings Pack 811 Families,

Summer Day Camp Sign Ups are now on-line.  As we’ve talked about at the pack meetings, this year’s camp will be with the Portolo District at Firestone Scout Camp.  Summer camp is the highlight of a Cub Scout’s summer – providing 5 full days of fun and opportunities for rank advancement.  As usual, we will need to provide adult volunteers in the ratio of 1:4 for each of the 5 days.

Please Sign Up Now!

You will need to register on our site HERE. On the same page you can download the registration forms for your scout(s) and yourself.

On the registration forms, be sure to “Portola 7/25-29′, and the rank your scout will be in the summer time (which is one rank higher than he is currently).  Please submit these forms with payment to me (Jim Remley) on or before May 9th.

The payment amount should be:

$95 – IF the scout worked a two hour shift selling Scout O Rama tickets or sold 6 or more on his own, AND forms and payment are turned in by May 9th.

$115 – IF forms and payment are received by the 9th, and the your scout did not participate in Scout O Rama sales.

$130 – IF forms and payment are received after May 9.

One shirt is included in the above pricing.  Add $10 per extra shirt if desired.

Be sure to jump on the opportunity as soon as possible.  Please contact me with any questions.

Yours in Scouting,

Jim Remley

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Arbor Day Service Project

 

Let’s Plant a Tree 

Hi Scouts,

Our Arbor Day Service Project for the City of Brea is coming up.  It will be on Thursday,  April 28 from 3-4:30 pm at Arovista Park Grove in Brea.  We will be meeting at the baseball diamond closest to the golf course.  Here is the link to the  park. 

The holes will already be dug.  Our job is to place the trees into the holes, bury and water them.  You do not need to bring any tools.  The city will provide them.  Wear comfortable clothes and your Class B uniforms.

We need everyone to sign up to insure we have enough coverage. 

>Please sign up here<

We will need at least 1 parent for every 4 scouts so please sign up if you can.  

For any scout trying to earn his World Conservation Award or Leave No Trace Award, this is will help you fulfill one of the requirements.  

Yours in Scouting,

Christian Lising