Thursday, November 5, 2009

March 26-28, 2010 - Camping at Carpinteria

We have reserved two group sites for a total of 50 people.

December 6, 2009 - Granada Hills Holiday Parade

Every year our pack is invited to participate in the Granada Hills Holiday Parade. This year's theme is Holidays of the Sixties.

Wolf Den is in charge.

Please save the date.

November 21, 2009 - Children's Day

9 am to 4 pm
Woodley Park

Pack 118 participates in the 9 am parade.

November 14, 2009 - Scouting for Food

Boy Scouts of America
Scouting for Food
(Good Turn for America)
Saturday, November 14, 2009
11 am - 2 pm

Once again the Scouts will hit the streets in support of Scouting for Food. The mission of the project is to have Scouts participate in the collection of food items to be given to needy people and families within the local communities. This is the largest food drive in America.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

August 3-7, 2009 - Day Camp

This is a great way for Cub Scouts to earn tons of advancements for their new rank!

The cost is $125 for the week, or $99 if registered and paid by May 1.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

April 19, 2009 - Kids4Trees, Planting for the Future

Angeles National Forest (north of the 210)

  • 9:30 am - Arrive
  • Approx. 10 am to 12 pm - Short drive or hike to the planting area
  • Scouts will return to the meeting area for lunch (don't forget to pack your lunch)
  • Approx. 3 pm - Program will end

Registered families: Murphy, Berry, Askari, Sanchez, Pacheco, Nguyen, Nava, Lenhart, Marquez, Nanda, Toledo, Cox, Jhocson

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

May 29-31, 2009 - Camporee

May 16, 2009 - Cub Scout Cup

Den leaders: please organize your den and send in registration list to Jeff or Laura by April 11. The cost is $15 per scout. The pack will cover half of the registration cost ($7.50).

Team requirements:
  • The boys must be of same rank
  • Minimum size 3 scouts
  • Maximum size 8 scouts (larger teams need to split up)
Events might include archery, BB gun, obstacle course, soccer skills, navigation, water relay and other fun challenging events. Each team must be accompanied by a registered leader and adult volunteer for each four (4) scouts.

April 24-26, 2009 - Camping at Malibu Creek State Park

Check in 2 pm on Friday, check out 12 pm on Sunday.

Please RSVP as soon as possible so we can reserve enough sites.

So far, reservation includes: Himes, Cox, Ansom, Morris, Nava, Berry, Nguyen, Warsi (1 tent each)

Flat rate $30 per tent, regardless of length of stay. One car parking included per tent. Second car parked at site will have to pay an additional $8 per night parking fee.

Laura will accommodate families according to number of people and tent. Please advise how many tents when you RSVP. First come first served basis. We'll communicate when sold out.

Friday evening and Saturday lunch on your own, or organize by den. Pack community breakfast on Saturday and Sunday and community Saturday dinner. Food assignment will be sent out one week prior to camping. Pack will provide main dish for Saturday dinner and breakfast.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

March 28, 2009 - Living Desert Sleepover

There's still time to sign up to reserve your spots for this special event! Just a few available left.

The cost is $78 per person. Our pack will cover $20 per Scout (family members must pay full price).

Please RSVP and mail payment by March 7 to Laura: 7168 Sale Ave., West Hills, CA 91307.

March 17, 2008 - Pack Meeting and Webelos 2 Bridging Ceremony

Come celebrate our Webelos 2 as they will move on to Boy Scouts.

Awards will be presented.

Den in charge of colors and snacks: Webelos 2

March 14, 2009 - Pinewood Derby

Saturday, March 14th, 2009 @ 10 am - 1 pm

Our Savior's First Lutheran
16603 San Fernando Mission Blvd.
Granada Hills, CA 91344

All Den Leaders have received car kit at the January Pack meeting.

Lunch (including pizza, fruit, and cupcakes) will be provided by the pack!

Den weigh-in times:

  • Tiger - 10:00 am
  • Wolf - 10:10 am
  • Bear - 10:20 am
  • Webelos 1 - 10:30 am
  • Webelos 2 - 10:40 am

Rules:

  • The heat format will be double-elimination, so every scout races at least twice.
  • Cars are to be built by the scouts. Parents may assist in the use of power or sharp tools.
  • Cars may weigh up to 5 oz. as determined by the official scale.
  • All cars are to be built from kits supplied by the Pack.
  • Accessories may be added as long as they do not change the overall width of the cars wheelbase or clearance from the bottom of the car to the track.
  • Once a car has been weighed-in, it may not be re-lubricated or modified, except to reattach parts that may have fallen off during the heat.

We are looking for volunteers to set up tracks, weigh in, number the cars, call the winners, and run the starting gate. Volunteers should be at the church at 9 am.

Parents and siblings are also encouraged to participate in the Derby, but you must purchase your own car kit at the Scout shop. Please let us know if you are interested.

Questions? Call Jeff Berry (818) 366-8793

March 7, 2009 - Los Angeles Opera

Saturday, March 7, 2009 @ 4 pm
Los Angeles Opera
Noye's Fludde by Benjamin Britten

LA Opera has been honored to work with the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Downtown Los Angeles to present free, large-scale, community performances of Noye's Fludde under the baton of Maestro James Conlon. These opera performances include singers, actors and orchestra members from the community, performing alongside professional singers and orchestra members from LA Opera.

Tickets must be reserved online.

Laura will let you know when tickets are available to be reserved.

Update: Even though seat numbers were assigned at time of reserving, it's first come first serve basis. Please come early for better seats.

Thursday, January 29, 2009

February 28, 2009 - Blue and Gold Banquet (no pack meeting this month)

Saturday, February 28, 2009 @ 4 pm

Our Savior's First Lutheran
16603 San Fernando Mission Blvd.
Granada Hills, CA 91344

No pack meeting in February. Monthly awards and activities will be done at the banquet.

Urgent: Please send RSVP with payment by February 16 to Laura's house: 7168 Sale Ave., West Hills, CA 91307. Even if you pay at the door, please RSVP ahead of time so we can order the right amount of food.

February 8, 2009 - Parent Leadership Meeting (date and place changed)

The February meeting has been moved to Sunday, February 8, 2009 (still at 10 am):

Laura Chinaglia's home
7168 Sale Ave.
West Hills, CA 91307

February 7, 2009 - Snow Activity

Dress warm for the occasion. Dress in layers. Bring hats that cover your ears, boots, gloves, ski masks, and thick socks. Don't forget sunscreen, since sun also reflects off the surface of the snow, making the rays even more intense.

Meet at the OLEHUT store (a little store on Mt. Baldy Rd.) at 11 am.