Author Archives: Troop 811

The Challenge Coin Award   Troop 811 is introducing the Challenge Coin Award.  This award, conceived by Life Scout Bradley G., means to recognize the accomplishments of registered youth and adult members within Troop 811.  To qualify for the award, each Scout and Scout leader must demonstrate that they have completed 7 requirements within a … Continue reading »

Alex Josten will be working on his Eagle Project, an amphitheater within the Grove at St. Angela Merici School, from April 18 – 24.  We encourage all Troop 811 Scouts to attend because this is a great opportunity for you to assist a fellow Scout achieve his goal and to see how an Eagle Project … Continue reading »

Troop 811 proudly congratulates two of its outstanding Adult Committee Members.   OCBSA Portola District awarded Niki Collins with The Boy First Award and Dina Gillanders  the Extra Mile Award in recognition of their many years of dedication to our Scouts.  Niki Collins, our Troop Treasurer and Registrar, and Dina Gillanders, our Troop Advancement Coordinator, have … Continue reading »

Camporee 2014 will be held at Firestone Scout Reservation in Brea from April 25-27.  This year’s theme is ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE.  Camporee is a gathering organized by Portola District which invites over 400 scouts to participate.  Scouts will build their own campsite and gateway.  They will compete in events which test their scout skills, like knot … Continue reading »

We are now taking orders for our next set of Troop 811 jackets so the Scouts can get them in time for Camporee.  The jackets are soft red pullovers which is 100% polyester.  The zipper goes down 1/4 the distance of the jacket.  Our logo is over the left breast and the “8 ELEVEN” is woven … Continue reading »

  A Scout is Reverent… Earn your Religious Emblem knot or device pin through Two Religious Emblem Programs  hosted by Troop 918. God and Church for Scouts in grades 6-8 God and Life for Scouts in Grades 9-12 “Purpose Driven to Serve Others” Location:  Saddleback Church, Room 404.  Lake Forest Main Campus Time:  8 week program … Continue reading »

Pancake Breakfast is just around the corner  Troop 811 Scouts and Families, We have 1 more week before our fundraiser and I wanted to give you some last minute information. SCOUTS All Scouts are expected to attend and help whether or not you have sold any tickets.  If you have not signed up for the … Continue reading »

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 and Best Gateway along with numerous individual patrol awards.   What … Continue reading »

Saturday, March 22, 2014 The purpose of this event is to arm volunteers with the ability to deliver the “Promise of Scouting” to our youth. Take advantage of a wide variety of educational subjects taught by a qualified group of instructors. The OCC University of Scouting has been completely revamped, and now offers a more … Continue reading »

2014 Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 9, 2014 from 8am to 12 noon will be our Annual Pancake Breakfast.  This is one of our two biggest fundraisers of the year.  The money we raise will help offset the cost of our monthly activities and allows our Scouts to earn money for their Scout Account.  If you … Continue reading »