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Urgent Popcorn Reminder!

August 30, 2015 Jo Rivera

Hello Scouts and Parents!

Don’t forget the deadline to place order for Show and Deliver popcorn orders is this Monday, August 31^st. This method of selling popcorn is one of the easiest! Here’s how it works:

You order your own bags of popcorn from our brilliant and ever-popular Pack 811 website.
Your popcorn order will be ready for pick-up from your Pack Leadership team on September 19^th
Sell popcorn directly to customers face-to-face! Research has shown that customers are much more willing to purchase if they can obtain the product immediately! This method also saves a lot of time since your customers don’t have to wait for an order to be filled. Also, it isn’t necessary to make a return visit to your customers to deliver their order or collect payment, since the transaction occurs up front!
Money collected for the sale of popcorn will not be due until after you sell the popcorn.

Please click HERE to place your order no later than August 31st to ensure your desired inventory will be available for you. Additional orders may be placed after this date, but will be limited to on-hand inventory. Please choose the amount carefully because you are responsible for all the popcorn and kits you order.

You can also take orders using the order form sent to you from Trail’s End. You simply “take orders” from friends and family and deliver their popcorn and kits when the products arrive in November. If you can’t find your order form, you may download a copy here.

Finally, we are working on the schedule for Show and Sell. We will be selling popcorn and kits at various local businesses and retailers. Details and schedules for these Show and Sell opportunities will follow as soon as the schedule is finalized, so stay tuned! Any scout who participates in the Show and Sell shift will be included in a drawing for some cool prizes.

As on the past, the money earned through popcorn and first aid sales is essential to fund all of our events and awards. We need EVERY family to participate in some way.

Good luck everyone!

Yours in Scouting,

Jo Rivera

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Are YOU Ready To Be A ‘Pop Star’?

August 22, 2015 Jo Rivera

Hello Scouts!

Although our Scouting year has just begun, it is time to get ready for our annual fundraising season. We sell Trail’s End Popcorn and Right Response First Aid kits to raise money for our pack’s activities. Be on the lookout for your popcorn order form to be delivered in the mail from OCBSA. The First Aid Kit order forms will be distributed at our next Pack Meeting on September 20th. There are a number of great prizes from OCBSA this year, and as usual, Pack 811 will have additional prizes and sales incentives for you! We’ll give you those details at the Pack Meeting on September 20^th as well.

You don’t have to wait to start accepting popcorn orders! You may begin as soon as you receive your order form! As an incentive, we will raffle off some other cool prizes for any scout who brings in just $100 in orders on their order sheet to our September Pack Meeting We’ll have more details on this shortly.

We sell popcorn and kits in THREE WAYS. The first is by Take-Order. Using the order forms, you simply “take orders” from friends and family and deliver their popcorn and kits when the products arrive in November. The second method is Show and Sell. We will be selling popcorn and kits at various local businesses and retailers. Details and schedules for these Show and Sell opportunities will follow as soon as the schedule is finalized, so stay tuned! Any scout who participates in the Show and Sell shift will receive credit for the popcorn sold and will be included in a drawing for some cool prizes.

The last method is Show and Deliver. You order your own bags of popcorn and kits which you can sell directly to customers door to door beginning September 19th. Please click HERE to place your order no later than August 31st. Please choose the amount carefully because you are responsible for all the popcorn and kits you order. There are no returns. Also, the Show and Deliver popcorn cannot be used to both fill your Take Order Sales and be counted as Show and Deliver. In other words, you cannot double count.

As on the past, the money earned through popcorn and first aid sales is essential to fund all of our events and awards. We need EVERY family to participate in some way.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email. Additional popcorn order sheets can be found here. Good luck and happy selling!

Yours in Scouting,

Jo Rivera

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Pack 811 Go Karts Race to Victory!

July 24, 2015 Jo Rivera

Saturday’s gray skies and threatening clouds weren’t enough to keep Pack 811 families from enjoying a thrilling day at the races! Nestled in the charming North Hills area of Brea with the sounds of cheers and applause from fans of every age, Pack 811 Scouts zoomed down the raceway on Oakcrest Avenue, powered only by eagerness, determination, and gravity. The Go-Karts, hand built by Scouts and their parent pit crews, survived the rugged asphalt course and earned each of their drivers a place in the annals of pack race history.

The race would not have been possible without the kindness of the friendly residents Oakcrest Avenue. A special thank you goes to Vicky and David Ladjevic for obtaining permission from their neighbors to make use of their street for the day. An event such as this is never possible without the effort of many helpful volunteers, including a few special siblings (Matthew R., Bradon H., Alizea H.) who hauled weights and go-karts up the hill dozens of times! The Pack would also like to thank all of the parents who assisted with set-up, clean-up and hauling of materials for the event.

Nineteen teams competed for design awards. The teams of “Vinny Paul“, “Zelda“, “Hinz Racing“, “Cruz’n“, “Space Race“, “Blue Dogs“, “Mac“, “Blue Lava“, “Cuya“, “Barca“, “Dom Vader“, “Vin-Dar”, “Blue Flames”, “Flying Dalmations”, “DeLaCruz Flyer”, “Speedy Steve” “Team Raptor”, “Super Chargers”, and “OliverCool” each won a coveted Pack 811 Racing patch for their members. The fastest of the racers also brought home medals! In 1st place: Christopher S., 2nd place: Ryan S., and 3rd Place: Jack S.

As usual, Pack 811 Scouts demonstrated exemplary team work, courage and sportsmanship.

Thank you to all the racers and race fans!

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Family Camp Info

July 15, 2015 Jo Rivera

Hello Pack Family Campers!

Family Camp is less than 3 weeks away, so it is time to start getting all your camping gear lined up for a fun weekend at the beach! A few details are listed below, and more info will follow shortly!

We will be camping at the Cabrillo Beach Youth Waterfront Sports Center in San Pedro where we will be swimming, canoeing, row boating, kayaking, AND have a number of other optional activities to choose from!

WHERE ARE WE GOING?

The address is 3000 Shoshonean Road, San Pedro. Click here for directions to the camp site. Please plan to arrive between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Although San Pedro is not terribly far away, do consider the ubiquitous L.A. traffic when scheduling your departure time.

WHAT TO BRING?

Camp will provide all meals on Saturday, as well as Sunday breakfast. Each family should bring their own picnic dinner for Friday evening. It’s not too early to start getting your gear lined up for the trip, so please click here for the complete list of items to bring.

WHAT WE WILL BE DOING?

The weekend schedule is being finalized by the Camp Director and will be provided to you soon. However, here are a few general scheduling items to note: After we are set up camp on Friday, everyone who will be doing any activity in the water must complete a SWIM CHECK. This is intended to help identify those who can go on the water crafts alone and those who can swim in the deep end of the pool.

THE CAMPFIRE

As we have done in the past, we will be having our Pack Family Campfire on Saturday evening. We would like every family to participate by performing a skit, song, or other performance. Families may work with other families. Pack Family Campfire promises to be a hoot!

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Last Chance For A Cub Scout Safari At Summer Day Camp!

July 3, 2015 Jo Rivera

Registration is closing out for this summer’s Cub Scout Day Camp! Don’t let your Cub Scout miss out on the Big Safari Adventure which will be held July 20^th through July 24^th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily at Firestone Scout Reservation right here in Brea!

Firestone is a real Scout Camp, offering countless outdoor opportunities for exploration and discovery. Your Cub Scout will enjoy activities such as Archery, Wood Working, Sports, Science, Cooking, Wildlife Conservation, and a variety of Scout Skills.

The cost is just $150 for a full week of outdoor adventure!

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

Siblings are again welcome to attend sibling camp when their parent is at camp for only $5 a day, or $20 for the entire week. All payments can be submitted to Jo Rivera, or paid via our pack store.

Separate registrations must be submitted for each youth, sibling and adult attending. To register, please click HERE . Completed Medical Forms are required of every individual attendee (camper, volunteer, or sibling) and must be turned in with your payment. Click HERE to complete, print out, and sign this form. Please note the thorough completion of the Medical Form is CRITICAL to Day Camp attendance. This is strictly enforced by the Portola District and Camp Director.

Thank you,

Jo Rivera
2015 DayCamp Coordinator
daycamp@cubpack811.org

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LAST CALL for Summer Family Camp 2015!

July 3, 2015 Jo Rivera

Hi Pack Families!

There are still some spaces available for this Summer’s Family Camp which will take place July 31^st – August 2^nd, 2015 at nearby Cabrillo Beach!

What is it? 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 all kinds of water sports, including kayaking, rowboats, swimming pool, sea life and aquatic exploration, and of course our wildly popular campfire program!

When is it? Camp begins on Friday, July 31, 2015, (check‐in after 4pm). Camp ends on Sunday, August 2, 2015, 12:00 noon check‐out.

Where is it? Cabrillo Beach Youth Center in San Pedro, Ca. This property features a camping area reserved exclusively for Pack 811, showers, flush toilets, and freshly prepared meals served in the onsite dining hall! The camp center will provide all water sport and safety equipment, as well as certified instructors.

Meals: All meals will be provided by the camp, except for the Friday evening meal. Each family is asked to bring their own picnic dinner for Friday evening or eat on the way to the camp. Campers are also welcome to bring their own between-meal snacks if desired.

What to bring: The basics include tent, sleeping bags, folding chairs, Class A scout uniform, Class B Scout uniform, swimsuit & towel, flip-flops, water socks, other casual clothes as needed, and 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 are also encouraged to attend, but not extended family members and other friends.

Cost: $75.00 per person, age 5 and up, $35 per person under age 5 and reservations will only be accepted if space is available.)

How to sign up: Sign up on-line HERE. Payments can be made online at the time of sign-up, or may be delivered to Mike or Jo Rivera at 2907 Hemlock Place, Fullerton, CA 92835. Payment is required to confirm reservation. Checks should be made out to Cub Pack 811.

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Hurry – Register NOW for Family Camp 2015!

May 21, 2015 Jo Rivera

Time is running out to take advantage of the terrific LOW registration pricing for Family Camp!

From now until May 23^rd (that’s this Friday!) the cost is just $50 per Cub Scout, $55 per family member, age 5 and up, $25 per person under age 5. (After May 23^rd, fees increase to $75 per person, age 5 and up, $35 per person under age 5, and reservations will only be accepted if space is available!)

This Summer’s Pack 811 Family Camp will take place July 31^st – August 2^nd, 2015 and we are headed for the beach!

The warm days of summer have arrived early this year, but you can count on a relaxing and refreshing weekend at nearby Cabrillo Beach with your Pack 811 Family!

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 all kinds of water sports, including kayaking, rowboats, swimming pool, sea life and aquatic exploration, and of course our wildly popular campfire program!

Dates: Begins on Friday, July 31, 2015, (check‐in after 4pm). Camp ends on Sunday, August 2, 2015, 12:00 noon check‐out.

Location: Cabrillo Beach Youth Center in nearby San Pedro, Ca. This property features a camping area reserved exclusively for Pack 811, showers, flush toilets, and freshly prepared meals served in the onsite dining hall! The camp center will provide all water sport and safety equipment, as well as certified instructors.

Cost: $50.00 per Cub Scout, $55.00 per family member, age 5 and up, $25 per person under age 5 if you register and pay by May 23^rd. (After May 23^rd, fees increase to $75 per person, age 5 and up, $35 per person under age 5, and reservations will only be accepted if space is available.)

Reminder: Scouts who earned a camp credit for last year’s popcorn sales may apply it to this campout, which will make their trip free of charge!

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. Payments can be given to Mike or Jo Rivera at the May 23^rd service project at Loma Vista Cemetery, or mailed to the Rivera Residence. Payment is required to confirm reservation. Checks should be made out to Cub Pack 811. (Note : Even if you cannot attend, PLEASE RSVP via the link above so we know you are alive.)

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Get Ready For A Cub Scout Safari At Summer Day Camp!

May 7, 2015 Jo Rivera

It’s time to register for Cub Scout Day Camp and this year, our Cub Scouts may go on safari! “Cub Scout Safari” Day Camp will be held July 20^th through July 24^th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily at Firestone Scout Reservation right here in Brea!

You won’t want your Scout to miss out on five full days of fun adventures and fellowship! In the past few years, most dens have been able to complete between 25% – 45% of their rank advancement within this week. Those scouts who do not attend camp miss out on several key experiences with their den, and often must spend the rest of the year trying to catch up on their requirements for advancement.

The camp is run 100% by volunteers. We will need parents to help with the dens and activities at camp. Whether you can volunteer for the entire week, or just for a couple of days, we urge you to sign up to assist this terrific program. In keeping with Scouting guidelines, we need to maintain a ratio of 1 adult per 4 kids every day. Volunteering at Day Camp is a great way for parents to enjoy quality summertime fun with your children!

What does it cost? It’s such a great deal! Take a look:

$125 – If registration, medical form, and payment is received before June 15^th.

$150 – If forms and payment are received after June 15th.

Reminder: Scouts who earned a camp credit for last year’s popcorn sales may apply it to the cost of Summer Day Camp (or any other camp this year)!

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

Payment can be turned in at the May 17^th Pack Meeting or mailed to Jo Rivera. Siblings are again welcome to attend sibling camp when their parent is at camp for only $5 a day, or $20 for the entire week. All payments can be submitted to Jo Rivera, or paid via our pack store.

Registration may be completed via our Pack 811 website. Separate registrations must be submitted for each youth, sibling and adult attending. To register, please click HERE. Completed Medical Forms are required of every individual attendee (camper, volunteer, or sibling) and must be turned in with your payment. Click HERE to complete, print out, and sign this form. Please note the thorough completion of the Medical Form is CRITICAL to Day Camp attendance. This is strictly enforced by the Portola District and Camp Director.

Thank you,

Jo Rivera
2015 Day Camp Coordinator
daycamp@cubpack811.org

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Family Camp 2015 Registration is Open!

May 3, 2015 Jo Rivera

This Summer’s Pack 811 Family Camp will take place July 31^st – August 2^nd, 2015 and we are headed for the beach!

The warm days of summer have arrived early this year, but you can count on a relaxing and refreshing weekend at nearby Cabrillo Beach with your Pack 811 Family!

Dates: Begins on Friday, July 31, 2015, (check‐in after 4pm). Camp ends on Sunday, August 2, 2015, 12:00 noon check‐out.

Cost: $50 per Cub Scout, $55 per immediate family members age 5 and up, $25 per immediate family member under age 5 — if you register and pay by May 23^rd. (After May 23^rd, fees increase to $75 per person, age 5 and up, $35 per person under age 5, and reservations will only be accepted if space is available.)

Reminder: Scouts who earned a camp credit for last year’s popcorn sales may apply it to this campout, which will make their trip free of charge!

Who is eligible to attend: All scouts of Pack 811 and their immediate family 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 are welcomed, but not extended family members and other friends.

How to sign up: Sign up on-line HERE. Payments can be given to Mike or Jo Rivera at the Pack Meeting on May 17^th, or mailed to the Rivera Residence. Payment is required to confirm reservation. Checks should be made out to Cub Pack 811.

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Bears Give a Little Whittle!

January 26, 2015 Jo Rivera

The Blazing (and amazing) Bears have earned their Whittling Chip cards! During the month of January, Den 2 had the privilege to receive special training from our very own certified whittling instructor and Pack Committee Chairman, Jim Remley! During the Bear year, Scouts have the opportunity to earn their Whittling Chip by learning safety rules for handling a pocketknife, demonstrating the proper care and use of a pocketknife, and making a carving. Finally, each Scout must read, understand, and promise to abide by the “Knives Are Not Toys” guidelines and the Pocketknife Pledge. The Bears completed these steps and then further practiced their whittling skills by shaving tree branches into cooking sticks for roasting marshmallows over a small campfire in the SAM Amphitheater! Everyone agreed that there’s no better way to celebrate this achievement!

Check out our Album for more pictures from the event.

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Pack 811 Families Enjoy a Weekend Camping Adventure!

August 6, 2014 Jo Rivera

Pack 811’s Annual Summer Family Camp took place August 1st– 3rd in the beautiful mountains near Cedar Glen, CA. The excitement began on Friday evening with a sunset hike to the camp observatory. Scouts and their families gathered some interesting theories about black holes, while pondering the magnitude of solar systems! Amidst the clear night skies, outdoor telescopes enabled everyone to enjoy impressive views of the Moon and Saturn!

Although Saturday brought gray skies and intermittent showers, campers happily kept busy all day by testing their skills on the Indoor Rock Wall, designing personalized flags, learning about horsemanship and equine care and canoeing or fishing on Firebird Lake. A couple of our extra-lucky Scouts reeled in some impressive Trout! A relentless Saturday evening rainstorm provided us with the opportunity to further test our creativity by bringing our Pack Family Campfire Program indoors. With the efforts of a very talented and imaginative Pack Leadership Committee, the Camp Dining Hall was magically transformed into a warm and cozy fireside assembly. Cubmaster Koos served as our hilarious Master of Ceremonies while each family presented an entertaining skit. The Camp Kitchen Crew graciously baked up some gourmet s’mores for a late-night snack.

Our Pack Family was blessed with good road conditions and clearing skies for the drive home on Sunday, with many great memories of an adventurous weekend! Pictures of the event have started to come in and are available in the Pack Albums.

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Family Camp 2014

June 9, 2014 Jo Rivera

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 horseback riding and equine care, hiking, astronomy, fishing and canoeing in a private lake, swimming pool, our wildly popular campfire program, and more!

Dates: Begins on Friday, August 1, 2014, (check‐in after 4pm). Ends on Sunday, August 3, 2014, 12:00 noon check‐out.

Location: Forest Lawn Scout Reservation/Camp Pollock in beautiful Cedar Glen, CA (near Lake Arrowhead). This property features a camping area reserved exclusively for Pack 811, hot showers, flush toilets, and freshly prepared meals served in the onsite dining hall!

Cost: $62.00 per person for the weekend (including meals), if paid by the June 21st bike rodeo. ($70 per person after the 21st, IF there is still space available.)

What to bring: The basics include tent, sleeping bags, folding chairs, Class A scout uniform, Class B Scout uniform, swimsuit & towel, other casual clothes as needed, and 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. Payments can be given to Mike or Jo Rivera at camp fire, or mailed to the Rivera Residence. Payment is required to confirm reservation. Checks should be made out to Cub Pack 811.

Questions? Please contact Mike or Jo Rivera.

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Summer Day Camp is Coming!

April 22, 2014 Jo Rivera

2014_Daycamp_001_400 Hello Pack Families! Summer is coming, and we all know that the highlight of the Cub Scout summer is Day Camp. This year’s camp will be July 21st through July 25th at Firestone Scout Reservation. How important is it for all Scouts to attend Day Camp? In the past few years, most dens have been able to complete between 25% – 45% of their rank advancement within this week. Those scouts who do not attend camp can spend the rest of the year trying to catch up with the rest of the den. If you have never attended a day camp, you can see a summary presentation HERE.

The camp is run 100% by volunteers. We will need parents to help with the dens and activities at camp. While we do need a few to help the entire week, it is also helpful if you can just work 2-3 days. We need to maintain a ratio of 1 adult per 4 kids all week long. The cost of the camp remains the best deal around for a full week-long camp:

$95 – If the scout sold at least 5 Scout-o-Rama ticket books, AND medical form and payment are turned in by May 5th.

$115 – If registration, medical form, and payment received by May 5th (and 5 SOR books were not sold)

$130 – If registration, medical form, and payment received after May 5th, but before June 18th

$150 – If forms and payment are received after June 18th.

One shirt is included in the above pricing. Add $10 per extra shirt if desired. Payment can be turned in at the April pack meeting or mailed to Jo Rivera. Siblings are again welcome to attend sibling camp when their parent is at camp for only $5 a day, or $20 for the entire week. All payments can be submitted to the event coordinator, or paid via our pack store.

As usual, registration this year is all done via our website. A separate registration must be submitted for each youth and adult attending. To register, please click HERE .

The only form that must be completed and turned in is the medical form. Click HERE to complete, print out, and sign this form (one each for every youth and adult attendee). This should be turned in with your payment.

This is an event that every scout should attend. If it is not possible to attend, however, please still RSVP on the registration form so your den leaders can plan accordingly.

Thank you,

Jo Rivera
2014 DayCamp Coordinator
daycamp@cubpack811.org