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Summer Day Camp is Coming!

2014_Daycamp_001_400Hello 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

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Rocketeers Take Flight at Rocket Camp

Pack 811 Scouts spent last weekend at Rocket Camp at nearby Firestone Scout Reservation. Scouts and their families spent two nights in tents and a Saturday filled with rocket launching, archery, BBs, slingshots, wall climbing, and a variety of aeronautical themed activities.  Many of the boys earned belt loops and other achievements while having fun.  Fun was had by all!  Check out more pictures in our Photo Albums.

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Scout-O-Rama is Coming!

WSOCC RamaHello Scout Families!

As Mr. Koos mentioned at our last pack meeting, Scout-O-Rama is coming up on May 10th, and Coupon Book Sales have officially begun!

What are Coupon Books?

This year, our local Portola district has created it’s own “Community Coupon Book” which is different than the rest of the Scouting districts in Orange County.  It contains over 50 coupons, and ALL of the coupons are for restaurants, stores, and other establishments in North Orange County! The use of 1 or 2 coupons will pay for the $10 book.   It really looks to be an easy sell this year. 

Why should I sell these?

The proceeds from these books helps to pay for the camping properties that we use in Orange County, as well as help pay for our own pack program.  We are asking every Scout to sell at least one $10 book.  This is a minimal investment to help both our council camps and our pack, and the return on this investment is off the charts.

Of course, we encourage all scouts to sell more than their 1 required book.  Scouts will receive a raffle ticket for every 2 books they sell.  The raffle winner will receive a $30 Gift Card of their choice.  Scouts who sell at least 5 books will receive a $20 discount off of Summer Day Camp.  For every 15 books sold, the scout will receive a $20 gift card of their choice.

How can I sell them?

Every Scouting family can probably use 1 or 2 books themselves.  One of the tickets in the book is a family entrance pass to the Scout-O-Rama on May 10th.  They should also be an easy sell for the regular buyers – family, neighbors, and work associates.  You are also welcome to coordinate selling in front of a store or other establishment — just be sure to gain permission from the store before selling them.

We did make a reservation at Ralphs for a few days this week.  There are only 12 shifts available so far, but we are looking to add more.  They are first- come – first serve via this SIGNUP FORM.  (you will be notified if you made the cut).

How can I get some Books?

Mr. Koos will be distributing the books via den meetings, but scouts can arrange to pick up books in advance of the their meeting directly with him.  Those that are signed up to sell at Ralphs this week will be notified how to pick up their tickets.   All moneys for tickets must be turned in by the next pack meeting on April 27th.

Please contact Mr. Koos or Mr. Remley if any questions.  Please help us to pay back to the Scouting program in Orange County.

Thank you!

 Mr. Koos and Mr. Remley

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Cub Pack 811 Fundraiser – BURGER PARLOR

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Dear Pack Families,

Our next “dinner out” fundraising event is at the BURGER PARLOR!  Just bring the attached flyer to Burger Parlor anytime on March 3rd or 4th and 20% of the sales will come back to the Pack.  These are a low pressure way of financially supporting the pack.  Post on your Facebook page and email your friends about the event.

Something unique about this event is that the restaurant is owned by the Mahons – a St. Angela Family!

Yours in Scouting,

John Koos
Cubmaster
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Fishing Campout Set for April

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 only $5 per person.  Only scouts may fish, and adult partners may assist.  No previous fishing experience is needed.  Here are the details:

Schedule

Friday, April 11:
Campers can arrive any time after 3PM. [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, April 12:
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
Firewood will be provided.

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 Sunday, March 16.  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.  Please feel free to contact me if any questions.  This should be another fun outing!

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Scout Sunday February 2, 2014
“Oh Lord, build me a Scout whose heart will be clear, whose goals will be high. A Scout who will master himself before he seeks to master others, one who will march into the future, yet never forget the past…” Amen.

Scout Sunday Observance
February 2, 2014

St. Angela Merici Church will celebrate Scout Sunday on February 2nd.

All Cub Scout and Boy Scout families (of any unit) in the parish community 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 youth ministry through Scouting at St. Angela Merici!

A Scout is Reverent

A Scout is reverent toward God.
He is faithful in his religious duties.
He respects the beliefs of others.

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Blue and Gold Invitation – February 16th, 2014

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Our annual Blue and Gold Banquet is approaching quickly and this year is shaping up to be another outstanding event.  This is a special night for our pack as it marks the 84th anniversary of Cub Scouting.  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 Sunday, February 16th from 4pm to 7pm in the Church hall to celebrate the achievements of our boys.  Because of the space limitation in the hall, this invitation is limited to Scouts and their immediate family.  We ask that every family RSVP by Wednesday, February 5th so that we can be sure to have the right amount of food for everyone in attendance.  

This will be an event you will not want to miss!

Please R.S.V.P. here.

 

 

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Rocket Camp is Coming!

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 4th – 6th 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 THIS WEEK 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 $19 per person.

Please sign up HERE.

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

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Scouts Do Their Best at the Pinewood Derby

dscn3494 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.  Over 60 cars handcrafted by Scouts, siblings, and “big kids”, raced down the shiny track, and the 8 fastest competed in a final champion round.  Almost all races were very close, with only 0.0059 seconds separating the Pack Champion and second place.

City of Brea mayor and Rotary Club President Brett Murdock was on hand to present the pack with $500 for ongoing support from the Brea Rotary.

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., Mitchell D., Justin S.
Best Scouting Theme:
Matthew R., Aiden A., Noah G.
Fastest Looking:
Trent E., Justin R., Vinni P.
Best Use of Stickers:
Nicholas B, Dean K., Dean D., Joshua W.
Scariest Looking:
Ian R., Jack S., Jackson N.
Most Patriotic:
Dylan Diego V., CJ T., Collin H.		 Most Hilarious:
Jeffrey M., Evan P., Ian M.
Tastiest Food:
David L., Sebastian D., Vincent N.
Best Sports Theme:
Matthew B., Justin R., Braden H.
Most Creative:
Jacob W., Kegan C., Jason F.
Most Futuristic:
Trent E., Isaac C., Vincent A.
Best Video Game Theme:
Benjamin G., Jacob B., Daren L.
Best Name:
Carlo V., Adam G., Dominic C., Hunter T., Sam W.

The Race Medal Winners from each den are:

Tigers: (1st place) Joseph T. (2nd place) Jack S. (3rd place) Daren L.
Wolves: (1st place) Isaac C. (2nd place) Christopher S. (3rd place) Jeffrey M.
Bears: (1st place) Ian R. (2nd place) Collin H. (3rd place) Mitchell D.
Webelos I: (1st place) Trent E. (2nd place) David L. (3rd place) Jackson N.
Webelos II: (1st place) Vinni P. (2nd place) Braden H. (3rd place) Matthew R.

Mack J. took first place in Sibling Race, and John Spielman 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:

derby-winners First Place:  Vinni P. with his car “Veyron X3 P14”
Second Place:  Trent E. with his car “Blue Blazer”
Third Place:  Ian R. with his car “The Deathmobile”

Of course, this fun event could not have taken place without the dedicated volunteer pit crew led by Event Chair Warren Biederstadt. 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. This crew included:

Warren Biederstadt, Paul Hinz, Amy Hinz, Peter Gambino, John DiMario, Matt Sikes, Brad Halderman, Shawn Jamison, Jo Rivera, Scott Wemple, Jeff McEntee, Patti Di Mario, Debbie Felix, Remon Girgis, Rowen Pastrana, David Ladjevic, Andre De La Cruz, Jim Remley, Steve Corona, John Koos, and many others who jumped in to help whenever they saw a need.

Photos of the event will be posted soon. If you have some pictures that you can share, please upload them for all to enjoy.  A printout of all race records is available here.

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

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Get Ready to Race!

Greetings Pack 811 Racers!

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Our annual pinewood derby will be held on Sunday, January 12th. Click on the image on the right for the details and official rules. Note that all cars must be turned in on Saturday, January 11th.  Pinewood Derby kits will be distributed at this Sunday’s pack meeting to all Scouts.

There have been several minor changes made to the Pinewood Derby for 2014.

  1. We added a few new design categories for our creative scouts to compete in. We will also be asking each Scout which categories he wants to be judged on (up to 2 choices).
  2. We have limited the display stand size to 9” x 5” and no more than 4” tall.
  3. Please be sure to read all the rules for a few other additions for this year.

We are once again including both siblings and parents in this year’s event. You can contact Paul Hinz if you need extra car kits or stop by the local Scout Shop in Anaheim. Scout entries should include their own “BEST” contribution.

A workshop will be held sometime in December for those that need a little help getting started. No one should feel intimidated or afraid to participate – our pack has plenty of experienced racers willing to share their expertise. Check the Pack Calendar for any updates.  Some useful hints can also be found on line. Check out the Resource Library for some links, and the Photo Albums for some pictures of creative entries from previous years. We are looking forward to another great event!

This event requires considerable volunteer help to make this an enjoyable day for our scouts.  Jim Remley and I will be actively recruiting volunteers to help with the following activities.

a.  SAM Hall set-up and derby car weigh-in on Saturday, January 11th. (4 volunteers)

b.  A photographer will be needed to take photos of each entry during weigh-in.

c.  Food services: hamburgers, hot dogs, snack table with beverages. (6 volunteers)

d.  Pit Crew for January 12th ( Staging cars, operating track, car retrieval after each race). (5 volunteers)

e.  Judging contest organizer

f.  Break-down & Clean-up (5 volunteers)

Each volunteer will earn a highly coveted spot on the official 2014 Pinewood Derby Committee.  Enough volunteers will be recruited to insure every parent will still be able to cheer on their racer on race day. If you are interested in being on the committee this year, please contact Jim Remley or myself.  We will have a meeting some time in December to prepare for race day.

Yours in Scouting,

Warren Biederstadt
Derby Committee Chair
warrencb58@netzero.com

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Pack 811 Featured on International Scouting Website

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Pack 811 once again fulfilled its commitment to “help other people” this past weekend as we completed this year’s food drive to help the A.C.T. office provide help to others in our community.  As I indicated at our pack meeting, I submitted this service project to the international Scouting organization so our scouts can wear the new “Messengers of Peace” emblem on their uniforms.

As of this evening, our entry is a “featured post” on the home page of the international site Scout.org.   Our little Cub Scout pack is now getting international exposure!  If you have a few minutes, I encourage you to read some of the entries on the website.  Scouters from 6 different countries have already commented on our little entry (which  can be seen directly here).  You will soon realize just how big the scouting movement is across the world, and how Scouting is helping to make our world a little smaller.

Thank you to all Scouts and parents who helped out, especially to John Spielman for his great leadership on this project.

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Please Help at the ACT Food Drive This Weekend!

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Dear Pack 811 Families:

Our Pack’s biggest service project is coming up this weekend. Our Cub Scouts will be assisting the ACT Office with their annual 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.

Saturday, October 19, and Sunday, October 20:

Our Scouts will distribute grocery bags after all the Eucharists. We need a minimum of 6 scouts for each Eucharist to cover all the Church exits. All you need to do is show up before the Eucharist ends and spend 15 minutes or so distributing grocery bags. Scouts must wear their class A uniform.  Note that this Sunday our pack meeting will be held at the Scout Center from 11:00-12:30.  We are asking for adults or Girl Scouts to help us out after the 11:15 mass.

Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27:

Our Scouts will assist with the collection of grocery-filled bags from parishioners before each Eucharist. 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 for immediate sorting. If you have a wagon, please bring it with you. The boys enjoy loading them to carry the food. Scouts must wear their class A uniform. Please click on the link below to sign up for your shifts. If you can spare the time, please sign up for more than one shift for each weekend. It is greatly appreciated.

Click here to sign up.

The ACT Office really counts on the help of our Cub Scouts during their Annual Food Drive. Let us show them that Pack 811 is not only about fun but also about serving the community.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at jgspielman@sbcglobal.net

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Join Us for Our Holiday Event at Knott’s Berry Farm

Dear Pack Families,

snoopyPlease “Save the Date” for an exciting and fun-filled Pack Event for the entire family on December 23rd from 9:00 to 2:45 p.m. at Knotts Berry Farm. 

The Adventures in Education Program is a guided tour of Knotts Berry Farm that includes programs specially designed for scouts.

The highlights of our tour include:

  • Snoopy on Ice Show – Enjoy music of the holiday season and world class ice skaters in the Charles Schultz Theater.
  • A Live Theatrical Performance –  “The Gift of the Magi” is a story of giving by O. Henry in the Bird Cage Theater.
  • Blacksmith – See a demonstration at the Blacksmith Shop on the importance of his craft in the old West.
  • Toy Maker –  Find out about old-fashioned toys and games children enjoyed log ago.
  • Train and Log Ride –  Take a ride on the Calico Rail Road and experience the thrill of a logging camp on the Timber Mountain Log Ride.

The cost of the program is $18 per person and includes the tour and lunch.  Parking is an additional fee per vehicle and as such, carpooling is highly encouraged. Additional siblings are welcome however, children under first grade should not attend.  The tour is a separate ticketed event and Season Passes do not apply for tour. The scouts will even receive an exclusive limited-edition Scout Patch for participating in this event! 

To ensure we reserve enough space for our group, please RSVP HERE.
We will have a volunteer at our next Pack Meeting (October 20th) collecting the fee. 
We are excited about creating a special holiday memory for the Pack 811 families this holiday season!  We hope you can join us!
Yours in Scouting,
Monika  Koos
Event Chair
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It’s Pizza Time!

redbrickNext Thursday, October 10, is another opportunity to raise some money for our Pack while enjoying a night out with your friends!  About this time last year, we had our most successful restaurant fundraiser of the pack calendar year at Red Brick Pizza.  So, when thinking about where to go, that was top of the list.

Click on the image to the right for the flyer.  You can post it on your Facebook page and email it to all of your friends.  It is good for all day.  One great thing about Red Brick is that they do not insist that the flyer be brought.  So, you also can just tell your friends and family to mention “Cub Scout Pack 811.”
Thanks!
Yours in scouting,
John Koos
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2013 Popcorn and First Aid Fundraiser

Hi Scouts!

Our fundraising season has officially started. We sell Trail’s End Popcorn and RightResponse First Aid kits to raise money for our pack’s activities. You should have received the popcorn order forms in the mail by now and we will be passing out first aid kit order forms at our next meeting. There are a number of great prizes from OCBSA this year and I hope you get out there and start selling right away.

As cool as those OCBSA rewards are, you know that we, at Pack 811, do it better. We have special prizes for the top two sellers and some awesome prizes for those who sell a large amount of popcorn and first aid kits. We’ll give you the details about them at our first Pack Meeting on September 15th.

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As an incentive, we will raffle off an Apple TV unit and some other cool prizes for any scout who brings in just $100 in orders on their order sheet to our September Pack Meeting.  

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 on November 16. The second method is Show and Sell. We will be selling popcorn and kits at S.A.M. Church on Sunday, September 22 and Bank of America and Popular bank on Friday September 27 and Saturday, September 28. Each scout is limited to one shift for the Church AND one shift for the banks. Please click HERE to sign up for the shifts. Any scout who participates will be in a drawing for some cool prizes (yes- there will be more Apple products!). A 45 minute shift at church is 1 raffle ticket and a 2.25 hour shift at the bank is 3 raffle tickets.

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 21nd. Please click HERE to place your order no later than September 1. 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 fill your Take Order Sales. 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.

For those interested, the Council will have a popcorn kickoff event THIS Saturday, August 24th from 10 am- 12:30 pm. It will be at the William Lyons Homes Center for Scouting in Santa Ana the back parking lot. There will be activities and food as well as a short training sessions for your scouts to get some tested selling tips.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us. We will have extra order sheets if you need them. Good luck and happy selling.

Yours in Scouting,

Astrid and Jesus Galindo
Popcorn Kernels