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We will be going on a bike ride along the Santa Ana River trail on Sunday, April 12, 2015, from  8:00 am to 10:30 am.
We’ll meet in the parking lot at Yorba Regional Park (7600 E. La Palma Anaheim, CA 92807).
Make sure to wear Class B uniforms and a helmet. Â Also, bring plenty of water and a snack.
Sign up at the troop meeting or on the Clipboard below.
What is Camporee?
Camporee is a local gathering of Scouting Units within the Portola District in April.  It involves over 400 scouts who compete in scouting activities put on by the district.  Last year, Troop 811 brought home a number of prizes including Best Campsite along with numerous individual patrol awards.
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What is Camporee Prep?
Camporee Prep is a weekend camp where our Scouts practice setting up a “perfect campsite”.  They  learn and hone a number of skills they will be tested on at the Camporee as well as participate in archery and rifle shooting.
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When and where is Camporee Prep?
We will meet at Hugo Hall on Friday, March 20, 2015 at 6pm and return on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 12 pm.  We will be camping at Trask Scout Reservation in Monrovia.
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Who should go?
All Scouts are encouraged to go, especially our new First Year Scouts.  This will give everyone a chance to get to know one another and learn skills together as a group.  Older Scouts will be asked to assist in teaching the younger scouts.
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What to bring?
Scouts will wear their Class A uniforms to and from the camp. Â Class B throughout the weekend. Â Sleeping bags, pads, pillows, chairs, day packs with 10 essentials, mess kits, and water. Â Scouts will use the troop tents found in Hugo Hall. Â The Grubmasters will be selected by our SPL to be the cooks for the weekend.
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Can parents go?
Yes, parents may come as long as they have completed Youth Protection Training and have submitted the BSA Adult Application. Â Please, Â bring your own tent and camp gear. Â Food will be provided.
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What do I do if I want to go?
 If you are interested, sign up on the clipboard below no later than March 10.  Bring your signed Activity Consent Form, San Gabriel Valley Council Waiver  and $38 (camp fee, food, shooting sports, transportation) to  Mr. Naranjo at the Tuesday Troop Meeting.  You will also need to have an updated BSA Medical Form Part A and B.
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Pancake Breakfast is this weekendTroop 811 Scouts and Families,
I wanted to give you some last minute information.
SCOUTS
All Scouts are expected to attend and help whether you have sold any tickets or not.
Each of you will be broken up into a patrol of 6-7 scouts who will be serving of a group of tables. Each patrol will be in charge of taking orders and delivering the food, providing drinks, and busing/setting up those tables. Scouts will rotate in these assignments so the workload is evenly distributed.  The Assignment list will be posted on Saturday at set up.
There will be NO ELECTRONIC DEVICE USE at pancake breakfast. Scouts caught using them will have their device confiscated by our SPL, SM, or ASM and returned after Pancake Breakfast.
Please wear your Class B uniforms.
Lastly, we encourage you to continue selling the tickets. Each one you sell means more money into your Scout Account.
PARENTS
We are still looking for volunteers for this weekend. We appreciate any help you can give to this event.
We are also requesting that each family bring at least 3 items from the food donation list. We primarily need the meat (bacon and sausage) and drinks at this point but any assistance would be appreciated. The Food Donation sign up is below.
TIMETABLE
4 PM: Scouts in the Hall (~1.5 hours)
4-5 PM:Â Kitchen Prep (3 hours)
5 AM:Â Food preparation begins
7 AM:Â Scouts must be in the Hall (flag ceremony, assignments, and breakfast)
8 AM:Â Pancake Breakfast starts.
12 PM:Â Pancake Breakfast ends
12-2 PM: Clean up
If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know. Â Thanks in advance for all you help.
Yours in Scouting,
Christian Lising (christianlising@mac.com)
Troop 811 congratulates Scouts Evan and William for earning their Ad Altare Dei Emblem.  The Ad Altare Dei is one of two religious awards available for scouts of the Catholic faith.  Based on the seven sacraments, it helps scouts develop a fully Christian way of life in a faith community.  The emblem, initiated in 1945 and was the first religious program of any kind for Boy Scouts, can 6 to 10 months to earn.  Great job boys!
All Scouts in troop 811 are encouraged to pursue the religious emblem for the faith of their choice. Â Please contact an Assistant Scoutmaster for more information.
The Scout Sunday tradition was started to make people in houses of worship aware of Scouting, and to allow Scouts to live out their “Duty to God” pledged each week.
The Scout Law says that a “Scout is Reverent” and the Scouts of all ages promise to do their “Duty to God”. These values strengthen youth character in their family, community and faith.
This year, St. Angela Merici Parish, our chartered organization, will celebrate Scout Sunday on Sunday, February 15, 2015 during the 11:15 am mass. Â We encourage all Scouts and Scout Leaders to attend as a show of support for our Troop.
Please meet at 10:40 am in the plaza at St. Angela Parish in full Class A uniform.  Sign up on the clipboard below.
The Knights of Columbus has asked our Troop to assist them in their Annual Fish Fry. Â It is a great opportunity for both Scouts and Scout families to volunteer time during the Lenten Season.
Please sign up on the clipboard below. Â There are 3 dates available. Â You can sign up for as many shifts as you want. Â Each scout will receive 3Â service hours for each shift they work.
On Saturday, March 7, 2014, we will be going to Raahauge’s Shooting Enterprise in Corona and shoot clay pigeons.  We will meet at Hugo Hall at 8:30 am and drive to Corona together.  Our estimated return time is 3 pm.
Raahauge’s will provide us with 20-Gauge Shotguns, 25 rounds of ammunition, Safety Instructions, and Loading/Shooting Instructions for both experienced and beginners.   The cost is only $26 which covers ammunition and gun fee.  You may purchase more ammunition from the gun shop on your own.  Also, please bring lunch money for Subway afterwards.
Please be informed that both payment and Activity Consent forms are due to Mr. Naranjo no later than Tuesday, February 24, 2015.  We cannot accept either one after that day.  You can sign up on the Clipboard below.
Pancake Breakfast is here!On Sunday, March 1, 2015, our Troop will be having our Annual Pancake Breakfast. Â This is an awesome opportunity for you to raise money for the upcoming Summer Camp to Camp Chawanakee in July. Â The cost of the camp is about $400 so if you sell 40 family tickets, you will have paid your way to camp and helped your parents along the way.
The tickets will be distributed on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the Troop Meeting. Â This is an important meeting because all the details will be outlined for you. Â A copy of the flyer is available below. Â Print out as many as you want and distribute them out to your family, friends, and neighbors.
On February 7, 2015, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, we have reserved an outing at Hi-Tech Archery in Fullerton. Â Scouts have an opportunity to shoot using compound bows in this indoor range.
The cost is only $25 per scout. Â We will meet at Hugo Hall at 5:15 and leave promptly by 5:30 pm. Â We will return to Hugo at 8:20 pm.
Please fill out the BSA activity consent form and sign up on the Clipboard below or at the tables during the scout meeting. Â Payment is due on January 27, 2015.
The previously scheduled Snow Sport Merit Badge Weekend at FLSR has been CANCELLED. Â We were not able to book the weekend soon enough and all of the lodges were filled.
However, we have decided to take advantage of the long weekend by having a Snow Sport Day at Snow Valley on Saturday, January 17, 2015 instead.  We will leave from Hugo Hall at 6 am and return around 7 pm.
Scouts will be able to ski and snowboard during during the day. Â They can either bring their own equipment or rent them at the ski lodge once we arrive there. Â Any scout who would like to go but does not want to participate in the snow sports are welcome to attend. Â Mr. Lising will be taking them to an area where they can build snow forts and possibly an igloo.
We encourage everyone to bring their daypacks with water, snacks, and money. Â Bag lunches are strongly encourage in case we are too far away from the lodge to eat. Â Dress warmly and bring gloves.
The cost of the ski/snowboard rentals is around $30Â and helmet is $6. Â Lift tickets are $30 for those under 12 y.o., Â $59 for those 12-21 y.o, and $69 for those over 21. Â The cost of transportation is $12.