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Join Us at Rocket Camp!

rocketcampScouts and their families will be able to combine some of their favorite things — the outdoors and projectiles — into one fun-packed weekend in April.  Rocket camp will take place April 8 – 10 at nearby Firestone Scout Reservation.  Families will bring their own camping gear and food and camp with hundreds of other scouting families for this event, which includes shooting off rockets, archery, BBs, slingshots, and more.  If you do not wish to bring food or to cook, an optional meal plan can be purchased.

Firestone is the same location where summer day camp is held – off of Tonner Canyon road in north Brea.  Camp starts after 4:00 on Friday and concludes on Sunday morning.

This camp is extremely popular, and sells out early every year.  Because of this, we must get our reservation in this month.  Please check your calendars and sign up as soon as possible if you can make it.  Families with little or no camping experience should not be intimidated, as there are plenty of pack families with extra gear and experience to help out.

The cost is $30 per person, which includes 1 rocket ($25 for campers who do not wish to launch a rocket).  An optional 4-meal plan can be purchased  for $20 per person.  Children under 4 years old are free.

Please sign up HERE.

More information can be found in the camp’s camping guide.  More specifics will be given to families that sign up.   This should be a very easy but fun outing for the boys and their families!

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Please RSVP for Our Blue & Gold Party!

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Our annual Blue and Gold Banquet is approaching quickly and once again we look forward to some fabulous food, fellowship, and fun.  This is a special night for us as it commemorates 37 years as a pack at St. Angela.  The banquet is a catered event for the entire family which includes rank advancement, special awards and recognition, and culminates in the prestigious Bridging Ceremony for our Webelos II’s moving into Boy Scouts.

Please join us on Saturday, February 20th from 4:15pm to 7:00pm in the Church hall to celebrate the achievements of our boys. We have shortened the event by 30 minutes from previous years, but it will still be packed with fun. Because of the space limitation in the hall, this invitation is limited to Scouts and their immediate family only.  Webelos II families that are bridging may invite up to 4 additional people to attend.  We ask that every family RSVP by Monday, February 8th (whether it’s a ‘yes’ or ‘no’) so that we can be sure to have the right amount of food for everyone in attendance.  

All of our Scouts and leaders, dressed in their best Class A uniforms, will gather at 4:15 for our pack picture.  The program will start at 4:30. This will be an event you will not want to miss!

Please R.S.V.P. here.

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Join Us for Scout Sunday on February 7

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St. Angela Merici Church will celebrate Scout Sunday on February 7th.
All Cub Scout and Boy Scout families (of any unit) are invited to join together at the 9:30 mass to show their commitment to a Scout’s “duty to God” and to honor the founding of the Boy Scouts of America on February 8, 1910.
Scouts are requested to assemble in front of the church in full Class A uniforms no later than 9:15 a.m. for a color guard and procession into church.  
Pack 811 families are encouraged to attend Scout Sunday to show our commitment to honoring our youth ministry at our Chartered Organization St. Angela Merici.

 

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Pinewood Racers Speed to Victory!

The pack’s annual Pinewood Derby was held this past weekend and it was yet another opportunity for our boys and scouting families to have fun and do their best.  Nearly 60 cars handcrafted by Scouts, siblings, and “big kids”, raced down the shiny track, and the 8 fastest competed in a final champion round.

While we always have clever designs at our races, this year our boys came up with some really ingenious creations. The design winners for each category, as voted on by those who attended, are:

Best Paint Job:
Ben W., Jonah T., Luke P.
Best Scouting Theme:
Joshua W., Mitchell D., Ryan S.
Fastest Looking:
Matthew E., Christopher S., Zachary W.
Best Use of Stickers:
Justin R, Sebastian S., Luke P.
Scariest Looking:
Jeffrey M., Dominic C., Moises D.
Most Patriotic:
Mitchell D., Joseph T., Ryan S.		 Most Hilarious:
Jordan W., Dominic C., Dean K. 
Tastiest Food:
David L., Sebastian D., Vincent N.
Best Sports Theme:
Noah G., Dean K., Ryan S.
Best Superhero Hero:
Zachary W., Luke P., Keagan C.
Most Futuristic:
Collin H., William J., Hunter T.
Best Video Game Theme:
Ian R., Dean D., Parker M.
Best Name:
Diego C., Cruz P., Oliver M.

The Race Medal Winners from each den are:

Tigers: (1st place) Oliver M. (2nd place) Luke P. (3rd place) Jordan W.
Wolves: (1st place) Diego C. (2nd place) Cruz P. (3rd place) Ryan S.
Bears: (1st place) Matthew E. (2nd place) Dean D. (3rd place) Dominic C.
Webelos: (1st place) Justin R. (2nd place) Dean K. (3rd place) William J.
Webelos II: (1st place) Justin S. (2nd place) Collin H. (3rd place) Ian R.

Kelan D. took first place in Sibling Race, and Mike Rivera took first place and bragging rites for the next year for winning the “young at heart” race.

A close finals round with some of the 8 fastest cars determined the Pack Champions:

First Place:  Justin S. with his car “The Green Machine”
Second Place:  Collin H. with his car “Warp Speed”
Third Place:  Justin R. with his car “The Rise of the Phoenix”

Of course, this fun event could not have taken place without the dedicated volunteer pit crew led by Event Chair Remon Girgis. This crew took care of the hundreds of details required for such an event, including activities such as assembling, decorating, procuring, cooking, operating, printing, recording, calculating, announcing, cleaning, and inspiring.

Photos of the event will be posted soon. If you have some pictures that you can share, please upload them for all to enjoy. Individual race times and placements are available upon request.

Congratulations Scouts, and thank you scouting families!  Here is a composite of this year’s creative designs:

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Our Time to be Helpful for Those in Need

Dear Pack 811 Families:

One of our Pack’s most important service project is coming up in the next few weeks. Our Cub Scouts will be assisting the ACT Office with their food drive. This is a great event to show our scouts that their service can make a big impact to those who are less fortunate. We could not conduct this drive in November like we have in previous years due to conflicts in the church calendar. We heard from the ACT office that they are having a difficult time securing enough donations to meet the needs of the community they serve, so they are really depending on our Scouts!

Saturday, January 9, and Sunday, January 10, our scouts will distribute grocery bags after all the masses. We need a minimum of 4 scouts for each Mass to cover all the Church exits. You do not have to attend the particular Mass you signed up for. All you need to do is show up before the Mass ends and spend 15 minutes or so distributing grocery bags. Scouts must wear their class A uniform.

Saturday, January 16, and Sunday, January 17, our scouts will assist with the collection of filled bags from the parishioners before each Mass. We will have tables at the plaza where parishioners can drop off their food donations. The scouts will bring the food they have collected to the ACT office. We need the help of at least 5 scouts and their families for each shift.  Scouts may bring their wagons if they have them to help them transport the bags. Class A uniforms are to be worn again.

Please click on the link below to sign up for your shifts. If you can spare the time, please sign up for as many shifts as you can make.  Note that this service opportunity also fulfills an advancement requirement for various ranks.

>> Sign-up Here<<


Let us show our parish and our community what Pack 811 is all about!  You are also encouraged to distribute the flyers in your neighborhood, and offer to collect food from your neighbors!

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Derby Racers Get Ready!

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Greetings Pack Families,

It’s that time of year to start planning for turkey, stuffing, and pinewood derby cars.  Our annual derby will be held on Sunday, January 24th at 1:30 pm in the SAM Hall.  Even though this sounds like a long ways off, it is never too early to start designing the winning race car.  Your kit can be obtained from your den leader over the next few weeks (or contact Mr. Remley if you would like to pick one up this weekend).  Race day is a fun event for the entire family. 

Remember that all adults and siblings are also encouraged to participate.  Last year’s “adult” race winner is 12 years old now, and looking to defend his title.

For those Scouts and families new to the event, we will have a short information session to help you get started next month.  Details will be sent out separately.  Please click on the image below to get a copy of the official rules, and be sure to read them thoroughly as a few items have changed.  A few rules to pay especially close attention to:  

  1. The wheels and axles must be obtained from the B.S.A. pinewood derby kit.  All 4 wheels must roll on the ground, and there are specific rules on how the wheels can be sanded.
  2. Weight and dimension limits are strictly enforced. 5.0 oz is the absolute maximum weight.  You will want to get as close to this as possible.
  3. A “stand” is purely optional, but if you create one, it must be within the specified dimensions if it is to be used.

There are plenty of ideas for designs in our photo albums, as well as on-line.  The best design, of course, is the one your Scout comes up with on his own.

There are openings this year on the official derby pit crew.  We need help with setup, decorating, race operations, food service, and check-in.  All of these roles do not take much time, and are highly sought after for the prestige they bring to any professional resume. Please contact Remon Girgis to sign up.   

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Boy Scout Campout

Greeting Webelos Scouts,

Troop 811 has once again invited our Webelos Scouts to an overnighter with the troop in the SAM grove.  Webelos will be taught firemaking, knots, first aid, and other Scouting skills.  The overnighter starts on Saturday, Nov 21 at noon, and concludes by 10am on Sunday.   A parent is welcome, but not required to attend.  A parent may opt to drop off their Webslos Scout at noon, stay for dinner and the campfire on Saturday only, or spend the night.  There is no charge for Webelos Scouts, and a $5 charge for parents who stay for dinner.  Note this is a requirement for the AOL badge.  See more information on the flyer below.

Please let us know if you can make it on our sign up page HERE.

 

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It’s Time to Camp!

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Hello Pack Families,

Our next fun event is a short overnight camping trip on Friday, November 6th, at the Firestone Scout Reservation.  This will be a very short outing that is designed to introduce basic outdoor skills and have fun as a pack.  We will meet at Firestone anytime after 4:30 pm on Friday and setup camp.  We will enjoy a campfire and enjoy some skits and company. On Saturday morning we will cook and enjoy a hearty breakfast, followed by some archery and some rank requirements for each den.  We will be leaving by 1:00 in the afternoon on Saturday, allowing parents plenty of time to prepare for their Saturday evening plans.  

An overnight camp outing is a requirement for the Wolf and Bear ranks, and this will be the last pack over-nighter before the February Court of Honor.  All pack families are encouraged to take advantage of this outing.  The cost is only $5 per CubScout, and $15 per family member.  This includes the camp fees, archery activity, breakfast, and snacks.  All families would bring their own tents and sleeping bags.  Siblings are welcome and can participate in all of the activities at camp.

All families who would like to attend camp must sign up by Monday, November 2nd. on our Sign-up page, and complete a consent form for all youth attending

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Bread of Angels Service Project – Next Saturday

img_3615Greetings Pack 811!

Our last summertime event will be next Saturday, August 29th, when we assist the Bread of Angels Ministry in serving meals to those in need here in Orange County.   For those of you have not yet had the opportunity to assist, you will find this both a memorable and rewarding experience.  This is a wonderful opportunity for the Pack to give back to our community, support the Church’s mission and present a wonderful life lesson to our young boys.

We will need two shifts of helpers for the event.  First shift will be from 7am to 9:30am and the second shift will be from 9:30-12:00pm.  All the meals are prepared by the Bread of Angels staff in the Church Hall at St. Angela Merici.  Parents may be needed to help in the kitchen and in the hall to help serve the guests. The scouts are needed to help take orders (for lunch only; breakfast is self-served) and serve food to the guests. (The boys will not be able to help in the kitchen due to their young age.)  The boys can serve and interact with the guests during the day.

We are limited to 8 scouts per shift.  The uniform for this event will be the Pack T-shirts.  Parents, you might want to bring a kitchen apron if you have one.

Signing up for the event is easy! Just click > HERE <and complete your information.We look to forward to seeing you all there!

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Memorial Day Service to Our Heros

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Hi Scouts,
 
In honor of our military heroes, our pack will be participating in Loma Vista Park’s Annual Memorial Day Program.  We will be laying small flags and crosses on the graves of our brave service men and women who are buried there.  This a wonderful event for both scouts and parents as we say “thank you” to those who served our country so well.
 
We will meet at Loma Vista at 7:45 a.m. this Saturday, May 23, 2015, dressed in our Class A uniforms.  
Loma Vista Memorial Park
701 E. Bastanchury Road
Fullerton, CA 92835
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Sign Up Now for Camp Cherry Valley

Attention Bear & Webelos Families – It’s time to sign up for Camp Cherry Valley this summer!

The Webelos Resident Camp runs Thursday, August 13th through Sunday, August 16th.  The theme this year will be “Knights of the Campfire,” meaning activities and campfires will feature themes of medieval knighthood.   Scouts, adults, and staff wear costumes with that theme for campfires.  Camp Cherry Valley is well-known for its location on Catalina Island, which includes access to the ocean, traditional facilities, good food, and the best staff of any Webelos resident camp.  Activities include snorkeling, fishing, archery, BB guns, kayaking, hiking, and a marine lab.  Travel to and from the camp is via ferry between Long Beach and Two Harbors.  Each Scout and a parent sleep in a two-man canvas tent which are provided.  Camp Cherry Valley is a true Boy Scout camp that opens its doors to Webelos scouts for a couple sessions each year. Photos from previous years are posted in our Photo Albums, a video can be see HERE, and further details are available in the Leader Guide.

If we have enough boys sign up, we will have our own patrol and own campsite.   Reservations for the camp opened in January, and they will fill up very soon.   Please SIGN UP by May 24 if your son will attend.  I will make a group reservation the next day and collect money by the June 10th campfire.  The total cost (including the boat trip and all meals) is $235 per Cub Scout, and $175 per adult.  Checks should be made to “Pack 811”.   No siblings are allowed, and adults are optional.

A few final thoughts.  This camp is optional.  Summer, and August in particular, can be a busy time.  However, Cherry Valley is a memorable experience for Scouts and parents alike.  It will truly prepare your son for what lays ahead in Boy Scouts. Please let me know if your Scout can attend.  If you cannot commit now, you have the option of making your own reservations, but there is no guarantee there will be space.  As a result, we encourage an early group reservation as the best way to guarantee spots and keep everyone together. If you have any questions, many of the Webelos dads can give you the scoop.

Yours in Scouting,

Jim

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Fishing Outing Set for March 20-21

fishing2Once again, our pack has been invited by the Izaak Walton League to attend their annual fishing seminar and camp-out at Irvine Lake. For those that have not attended, this is a very short, overnight camping trip on a Friday evening, with a fishing seminar early the next morning.  Scouts will learn the basics about fishing and the environment, provided bait, and then set loose to fish.  They are almost guaranteed to catch a fish as they stock the area the night before the event.  No fishing experience is needed.  The cost of the event is FREE for Scouts, and only $5 per adult.  Only scouts may fish, and adult partners may assist.  No previous fishing experience is needed.  Here are the details:

Schedule

Friday, March 20: Campers can arrive any time after 6PM. [At the gate, mention you are with the Ikes Fishing Seminar for Scouts]
Bring your own Picnic Dinners
Informal campfire that evening
Leader Cracker Barrel

Saturday, March 21: Bring your own quick  breakfast at 6:00AM
Seminar and fishing from 6:30AM – 12:30PM at the Lagoon.
Lunch (provided) at 12:30
Depart after lunch

Note that fishing in the Lagoon (which will be stocked the day before) is for scouts ONLY. Adults can fish in the lake for a daily fee, (or help your own son for free).  Volunteers from the Ikes will provide some tackle (bait, hooks, etc) if needed.  They will also show the scouts how to cast, and assist with tying fishing knots.

What to bring for camping:

Tent (the smaller the tent, the warmer you will be.  Expect overnight temps in the mid 40’s).
Ground cloth/tarp for under tent.
Sleeping bags / blanket /pillow
Chairs
Warm clothing (but remember this is just one night).
Flashlights / lanterns if available
Toiletries 
Picnic Dinner for Friday night
Quick breakfast for Saturday morning. (ie Danish/donuts and juice.)
Frisbee / other entertainment for Friday afternoon

What to bring for fishing:

Class B Shirt
Fishing pole with line
Sunblock and hat
Handi-wipes
Tackle (hooks, weight, pliers, etc if available)
Bucket (and other gear if available)
Sunblock and hat
Handi-wipes

What NOT to bring:

Electronic games
Radios
Bikes
Alcohol
Too much stuff! (this is a very short overnighter).

How to get there:

57 Fwy South to 91 Fwy East to 55 Fwy South
Exit Chapman, head East. Chapman turns into Santiago Canyon Road.
About 8-10 miles from Fwy to Irvine Lake.

Signup

Please signup by Saturday, March 7th.  Remember – only Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and adults on this trip; no non-scout siblings. Signup here:

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Note, if you do not have any fishing equipment, you can purchase a very inexpensive but effective rod and reel at either Big 5 or Fisherman’s Access on Imperial Hwy.  Families may also have extra to loan out.  Please feel free to contact me if any questions.  This should be another fun outing!

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See the Harlem Globetrotters

Greetings Pack families,

Our pack has been invited to attend another event at the Honda Center at a discounted “Scout Rate”. Seats for this Harlem Globetrotter show on Saturday, February 14th (yes, valentines day) will be sold out quickly. We will need to submit payment by next Monday, January 12th. Tickets at the Plaza Level are available for $35 (normally $48) and at the Terrace Level for $13 (normally $26).   

Please sign up this week if you are interested in attending.  This is a great family afternoon event.  

>> Sign up here <<

 

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2015 Pinewood Derby Announced

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Greetings Pack Families,

Derby car kits and rules for our 2015 Pinewood Derby were handed out at the pack meeting yesterday.  If you did not receive yours, please contact Paul Hinz as soon as possible.  Our pinewood derby will be held on Sunday, January 25th, and looks to be another fun day for everyone.

Remember that all adults and siblings are also encouraged to participate, and the entire family is welcomed to cheer on their favorite racer.   This is one fun event for everyone. 

For those Scouts and families new to the event, we will have a short information session to help you get started next month.  Details will be sent out separately.  A few things to pay especially close attention to on the rules (click on the image below for your copy):

  1. The wheels and axles must be obtained from the B.S.A. pinewood derby kit.  All 4 wheels must roll on the ground, and there are specific rules on how the wheels can be sanded.
  2. Weight and dimension limits are strictly enforced. 5.0 oz is the absolute maximum weight.  You will want to get as close to this as possible.
  3. A “stand” is purely optional, but if you create one, it must be within the specified dimensions if it is to be used.

There are plenty of ideas for designs in our photo albums, as well as on-line.  The best design, of course, is the one your Scout comes up with on his own.

There are openings this year on the official derby pit crew.  We need help with setup, decorating, race operations, food service, and check-in.  All of these roles do not take much time, and are highly sought after for the prestige they bring to any professional resume. Please contact Warren Biederstadt to sign up.   

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Disney on Ice Scouting Event

Attention all Scouting Families: 

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Pack 811 has been invited to attend a special Disney on Ice show at the Honda Center on Saturday, December 20th @ 11:00 a.m.  Tickets are limited and must be ordered immediately.  The special price for this event is $17 per person for a seat in the 200-plaza level (50% off).   Your entire family is invited to accompany us.  Please sign up TODAY in order to reserve your tickets:

>> SIGN UP HERE <<