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| Pack 135 & Troop 135 February 2007 Newsletter Theme: Aloha Cubmaster's Minute Hawaiian Proverbs to Live By Here are two Hawaiian proverbs to think about and live by: Don't ignore small things--the kite flies because of its tail. No one is hurt by doing the right thing. Committee Chair's Corner THE BLUE AND GOLD DINNER IS ALMOST HERE Our annual Blue and Gold dinner is coming up on Sunday, February 25. This is a wonderful time to share your excitement about Scouting with your family. Also, don't forget that this is an extra special ceremony with our own Bryce being honored with the Arrow of Light ceremony. Following this ceremony, he will be crossing over to Boy Scouts. Our theme this year is "Hawaiian Luau". Chris Morales, our District Executive and a native Hawaiian, will be joining us also. This is sure to be a spectacular evening and a highlight of the Scouts' year. Here are the directions to Park Alhambra Clubhouse for the Blue and Gold Banquet. 999 E. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, 91801 Take the 10 fwy. Exit New Ave and go north. Turn left on Valley Blvd. Turn in first driveway on the right hand side just pass the street named Vega. If you pass Garfield you have gone too far. Pack Trainer's Corner Holding a table centerpiece asking us to come to the Lucky Baldwin District Dinner and to get a chance at taking home a centerpiece. The dinner was well attended, about 135 or so. There was so much food all who wanted seconds got a chance at a return trip. There were a lot of people who were awarded "Superstar" but who were not there. Oh well, it'll get to you. The hula show from the islands was Great and Authentic! It was a wonderful, magical, island evening. Debbie Schroyer is our new District Commissioner. Elizabeth Renfrew is our new Program Chair. Dave Sargent is our new Roundtable Chair. Cub Scout Specific Training Saturday, February 24th 8:00am-9:45am New Leader Essentials 10:00am Cub Scout Leader Specific Last Saturday of this month at Mt. Sierra College, 101 E. Huntington, Monrovia, located on the corner of Foothill and Myrtle. Park in back free. If a person signs up and tells me what level they want the position specific for, I'll have a trainer. No trainer arrangements for a position for which I have not heard need. Be there between 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. Pre-register at East Side Scout Shop or Smiser Scout Center by February 8th, or come early, 7:15am, for on site registration Thank you, Molly Lucky Baldwin Training Chair For Your Information From the Blue & Gold Planning Committee For our Potluck, please bring a main dish that feeds 10 people and a side dish that feeds 10. Also, please bring drinks for your family. Dessert will be provided. We are looking forward to a wonderful time together. Optional: Bring Hawaiian clothing to wear over your Class A uniform at the Blue & Gold Banquet for our festive Hawaiian Luau. You will need your uniforms later to take part in the Arrow of Light and Bridging Ceremonies. ANNUAL 10 Commandments Hike VIII 2007 When: Saturday, February 10, 2007 PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE On site Registration starts at 7:15am Hike starts at 8am and concludes about 4pm Where: Temple Beth David 9677 E. Longden Ave. (east of Sunset) Temple City, CA 91780 Price: $5.00 & Participants receive a patch Registration at Scout Shops Place on your unit's calendar NOW!!! Bring your sack lunch and beverages WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE--BE PREPARED For Information contact: Paul Schwartz--626-355-1019 www.pls1@paulswire.com Pre-register at East Side Scout Shop or Smiser Scout Center by February 8th, or come early, 7:15am, for on site registration The Islands of Hawaii Tune: "Are You Sleeping?" On the islands of Hawaii There's so much to do; there's so much to see: Maui and Oahu, Kauai and Hawaii, And Lanai, and Lanai! Around the islands of Hawaii In the ocean blue, in the ocean blue, There are whale and dolphins swimming in the ocean--- We can too! We can too! One more island of Hawaii We will discover, we will explore, Learn while we discover waterfalls and beaches, Molokai, Molokai! February's Calendar of Meeting Dates Saturday 3 Pow Wow Monday 5 Den Meetings and Leader Planning Wednesday 7 Roundtable at Mt. Sierra College at 7:25pm Monday 12 Den Monday 19 Den Sunday 25 Blue & Gold Banquet/Arrow of LIght Ceremony Did You Know This About Hawaii? The state of Hawaii consists of eight main islands: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe and the Big Island of Hawaii. Island flowers and colors used to represent each island Niihau - Pupu Shell - White Kauai - Mokihana (Green Berry) - Purple Oahu - Ilima - Yellow Maui - Lokelani (Pink Cottage Rose) - Pink Molokai - White Kukui Blossom - Green Lanai - Kaunaoa (Yellow and Orange Air Plant) - Orange Kahoolawe - Hinahina (Beach Heliotrope) - Gray Big Island of Hawaii - Lehua Ohia - Red There are only 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet. Vowels: A, E, I, O,U Consonants: H, K, L, M, N, P, W Flag Ceremony Schedule February--Webelos March--Tigers April--Wolves May--Bears Hula Cooler Smoothie Ingredients: 2 oranges, 1 lemon, 1 banana, 8-oz. can of pineapple, 2/3 cup of pineapple juice concentrate, 1 cup crushed ice. Squeeze juice from oranges and lemon into blender. Add a peeled banana, the entire can of pineapple (with the juice), and the crushed ice. Blend until smooth and pour into cups. Freeze until firm. Eat with a spoon. Makes six servings. Upcoming Field Trip DA HULA STUDIO 932 N. Diamond Bar Blvd, Diamond Bar www.DAHULASTUDIO.COM We are all invited to attend a male Hawaiian dance class to watch the male dancers practice on Wednesday, February 21st at 7:00pm-9:00pm. The first hour will be educating us about the Hawaiian culture, sharing history about Hawaii, and looking at ancient objects. The second hour at 8pm we will watch the male dancers practice. Fathers and sons wear something comfortable and prepare to be barefoot. You will learn hula basics and learn the New Zealand Warrior Dance called Haka. This is Hawaiian culture in its traditional, authentic form. Check out their website, they have a lot of stuff! Contact person - Suzy Upcoming Field Trip Dalton Recycling Center Tour Thursday, February 15th at 10:00am We are all invited on a tour to learn how recycling is done and what items we can recycle. Since 1977 Dalton Enterprises has serviced over 5,000 businesses throughout Southern California with plants located in Anaheim and San Diego. They recycle all grades of paper, including cardboard, white paper, colored paper and mixed paper. Also recycle metals, plastic and CRV (or California Redemption Value) for aluminum, glass and plastic. Contact person: Suzy Dalton Recycling Center Rules Children stick together. Follow DaltonTour Leaders instructions because there are trucks, forklifts, tractors, other vehicles and also bale paper and pallets stacked high. Upcoming Field Trip Burbank Airport Fire Station Tour Thursday, March 15th at 10:00am The Director of Public Affairs and Communications of Burbank Airport is arranging a tour of the Burbank Airport Fire Station for our scouts. We will get to see equipment, items the airport firefighters use, hangars, learn about incidents and see airplanes take off. The tour will be from 10:00am to about 11:30am. Contact person - Suzy. San Gabriel Valley Council Boy Scout of America Sports Breakfast 7:00 AM Breakfast & Program Thursday, February 8, 2007 Santa Anita Race Track in Arcadia Front Runner Restaurant Enter Santa Anita at Gate 5 Jim Gott was born in Hollywood, California and currently resides in San Marino, California. A graduate of BYU, he was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 4th round of the 1977 amateur draft. He began his Major League baseball career in 1982 with the Toronto Blue Jays. He played 14 seasons with 4 different teams and ended his big league playing career in 1995. In 2002, he worked as a pitching coach for Dennis Quaid, who plays Jim Morris in the film The Rookie. Jim's professional sports career spanned from 1982 through 1994. He played for the Toronto Blue Jays from 1982-1984; the San Francisco Giants from 1985- 1987, 1995 and the Los Angeles Dodgers 1990-1994. His career stats are 56 Wins, 74 Losses, 91 Saves, 837 Strike-outs and a 3.87 E. R. A. Just as with last year's Sports Breakfast, there are no ticket sales or table purchases. At the conclusion of the breakfast program, attendees will be asked to make a contribution or pledge to support Scouting in the San Gabriel Valley. (where Huntington and Colorado meet--by the big marquee) Reserve your spot today-- email ahaslam@bsamail.org or call (626) 351-8815 ext. 255 ahaslam@bsamail.org For additional information, contact Sue Newton at (626) 351-8815 ext. 248 Build a Model Volcano (parental supervision is advised) Craft: Seashell Trays Materials: Foam meat tray, shells, four marbles, glue Glue the marbles to the bottom of the tray (they act like small legs). Arrange shells around the edges of the tray, in any design, and glue. Leave space in the middle to place a cup or change, etc. At Camp Trask July 16-20 or July 23-27 2007 Webelos Day Camp is for boys who will be first or second year Webelos in Fall 2007. Bring your Pack to camp and work on advancements, make projects, shoot archery and BB's, enjoy a campfire, go swimming, boating and hiking! You can even sleep out overnight the last night of camp! Day Camp hours are 9:00 AM - 3:00 pm for program Monday through Thursday. Check in is 8:00 am Monday and 8:30 am Tuesday - Thursday. On Friday arrive at 1:00 PM to set up camp if you are prepared to stay overnight or arrive at 2:00 PM and enjoy the program and campfire. Parents, relatives and friends are invited to come to the campfire on Friday evening. The overnight camp will conclude at 11: 00 AM, Saturday morning. Each Webelos staying overnight on Friday must have an adult partner. Friday overnight camp fee is $18.00 per person which includes dinner Friday night and breakfast on Saturday morning. Webelos camp for free. Cost: Option #1: $90.00 per Webelos Scout, provide one adult daily for up to 5 Webelos Option #2: $120.00 Leadership provided by camp staff Monday - Thursday only ** (Not to include Friday night) Child-care for non-Webelos Scout children of adults who are staying in camp is available for $10.00 per day per child. Sibling care is for all children under the age of 16. Children must be at least 4 years old and potty trained. Sibling care is paid at the camp. All non-scout children at camp must be in child care. Leave the rest to our enthusiastic staff! WEBELOS DAY CAMP is the highlight of a boy's Scouting year! Plan now so that your Scouts can all enjoy this experience at beautiful Camp Trask. You will give the boys memories which they will have for the rest of their lives! It's going to be a GREAT camp, so make your plans now to come! Pick up a reservation form flyer at Smiser or Eastside and mail it along with your payment to: San Gabriel Valley Council, BSA, 3450 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107 For more information, call the Camping Department at 626-351-8815, Ext. 237 for Maggie or 249 for Sonia Cub Day Camp is for all Cub Scouts who will be Tigers, Wolves and Bears in the Fall of 2007. Session 1: June 18-22, 2007 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Session 2: June 25-29, 2007 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Session 3: July 9-13, 2007 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM This year our Cub Day Camp at Trask Scout Reservation will feature activities and advancement. Day Camp is the highlight of a Cub Scout's year! Start planning now for a fantastic, action-packed week at camp. Come have fun at Camp Trask! Cubs will do things like make crafts, swim, hike, shoot archery and BB's, learn songs, work on rank advancement, make new friends and learn to work together with other scouts. Day Camp hours are 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM for program Monday through Friday. Check-in is 8:00 am on Monday and 8:30 am on Tuesday-Friday. Cost: Option #1: $85.00- Provide one adult daily for up to 5 Cubs. Option #2: $115.00- Leadership provided by camp staff Child-care for non-Cub Scout children of adults who are staying in camp is available for $10.00 per-day-per-child. Sibling care is for all children under the age of 16. Children must be at least 4 years old and potty trained. Sibling care is to be paid at camp. All non-scout children at camp must be in child care. Leave the rest to our enthusiastic staff! Get ready for an exciting week of Cub Scout Day Camp! Plan ahead, sign up early before the week you want fills up! Pick up a reservation form flyer at Smiser or Eastside. If you have any question, please call the Camping Department at 626- 351-8815, ext. 237 or 249. At Camp Trask Saturday, March 3 2007 This event is for all Tiger cubs and their adult partners. Come up to beautiful Camp Trask in Monrovia for a day of action-packed fun! Games, archery, BB's, songs, crafts and much more! Hours are 9:00AM - 4:00 PM and the cost is only $35.00 per Tiger Cub and $15.00 per adult, which includes lunch and all program materials. Things to bring to camp in your daypack: *Jacket *Hat *Sunscreen *Insect Repellent *Water Bottle So, what are you waiting for? SIGN UP TODAY! For more information, call the Camping Department at 626-351-8815, ext. 237 or 249 Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders Friday March 16 - Saturday March 17, 2007 Check-In Friday at 7:00 PM Please eat dinner prior to arrival Closing Ceremony Saturday at 6:00PM Camp Trask Cost $20.00 per person Absolutely NO late registrations or walk-ins accepted. The gate code will be provided to participants who register on time. Please bring your own tent, sleeping bag/pad, battery powered lantern, toiletries, uniform, sleep wear, rain gear & note paper. Registration must be received no later than March 9. For more information please call Joey Robinson at (626) 351-8815 or contact Lisa Scott at WE44098owl@aol.com Register at either Scout Shop Camp Cherry Valley Weekend Program MEMORIAL WEEKEND May 25-28, 2007 For Everyone! Camp Cherry Valley is the premier oceanfront camp in California. Camp offers comfortable, large, two-person platform tents, hot showers, a dining hall known on the whole island for its great food, complete program opportunities, and a staff that is friendly and helpful. This and your transportation are all included in your camp fee of $165.00 per person. All this is in an awesome setting right on beautiful Cherry Cove. Camp Cherry Valley weekend programs are perfect for families, Packs, Troops, Crews, church groups, school groups and Girl Scout Troops. Book your reservations early as our weekend programs are very popular! For more information, contact: The Camping Department 626-351-8815 ext 237 or 249 WEBELOS GOLDEN NUGGET AT CAMP CHERRY VALLEY September 28-30, 2007 A weekend planned specifically for Webelos dens to work on advancement and have lots of fun in camp. Camp offers comfortable, large, two-person platform tents, hot showers, great food and a great staff. Activities will include working on activity badges, swimming, hiking, campfires, archery and BB's. Cost is only $140.00 per person and includes transportation, all meals and program materials. We require 1 adult per 5 Webelos if you register by pack. Individual registration is okay, too. This is an exciting way to get your Webelos program started or continue with advancement. For more information call our Camping Department at (626) 351-8815, ext. 237 or 249 Tiger Update We explored our world with a visit to the Santa Anita Race Track. There we saw how people and horses work together behind the scenes, and watched an actual race. A Tiger Scout takes a walk across the monkey bridge. The Tigers were joined by one of the Bears as they made seashell candle decorations for our upcoming Blue and Gold dinner. The Tigers were very busy little cubs in January. We explored life at the Poles by making blubber mittens, having a snow shoe relay race, and reading about penguins. We also learned about the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. The Tigers continued their efforts on the Bobcat Trail by learning the Law of the Pack, and the Cub Scout Handshake. Wolf Update Wolf Scout Anthony is learning how tools work with help from Lee at Home Depot. Learning hammering techniques at the Home Depot, Monrovia! Wolf Cub Dylan says, "I learned how to unbend nails." A real monkey testing out the Monkey Bridge that the Boy Scouts made. This month the Wolves will be making Kukui necklaces for all the males attending the Blue & Gold Banquet and will be decorating a poster for this event. The boys will have fun learning two games that originated in Hawaii. They will also sample coconut, Hawaiian shaved ice and other Hawaiian foods. Mikey has earned his Bobcat Badge, Astronomy Belt Loop & Astronomy Pin, Marbles Belt Loop & Pin, Chess Pin and one yellow bead for completing 3 more achievements. Dylan has earned the Astronomy Belt Loop & Pin, Marbles Belt Loop, Bicycling Belt Loop and one yellow bead for completing 3 more achievements. Bryan has earned the Astronomy Belt Loop, Ice Skating Belt Loop and one yellow bead for completing 3 more achievements. Anthony has earned one yellow bead for completing three more achievements. Bear Update Bears read about Arctic explorers at the Pack Meeting. Bears are working on finishing their Bear Badge. Webelos Update The boys are anxiously awaiting to receive their Whittling Chip Card from Dan. I finally got my Whittling Chip Card! The Webelos were awarded their Fitness Activity Badge at the Pack Meeting in January. The Fitness Badge was actually really easy, however it required every parent's involvement given the nature of the topics:Tobacco, Alcohol and other Drugs and inhalants and also a Safety notebook that was discussed in the "Parents Guide" in the front section of their Webelos book. In the requirement section, pages 246 & 247, it required parents or a family member to go through the material. The requirements that we fullfilled at our den meetings were on nutrition. The boys were asked to record their daily meal intake for a seven day period and complete the Fitness Character connection, #1a, a&c. Requirements #2, #3, #5, #6, #7 and #8 were discussed with the boys and their parents. We have included a website that you and your family can view and interact with. It discusses the "new" pyramid and has an interactive game. http://www.mypyramid. gov/kids/kids_game.html For the Physical Fitness Belt loop, they discussed the dangers of Drugs and Alcohol with their parent and gave a short report to their Den. Troop 135 Update Selling programs at the Rose Parade. Boy, those packs were heavy! Safety First. Scoutmaster Norrod double and triple checks the knots on the monkey bridge. Byron shows Bryce the ropes. Some cubbies who came early gave a helping hand in building the monkey bridge. Trailblazer. Bryce goes across the monkey bridge first to make sure it is safe for the other cubbies. Scoutmaster Norrod teaches the boys how to build a teepee. Now if we only had the canvas for the shell. The scout troop began the year by working the Rose Parade selling programs as a fundraiser. This produced a nice addition to our kitty, which pays for camping trips and helps offset summer camp costs. As a troop, we worked on our knots and lashings. On the 15th, we built a Monkey Bridge and invited the dens from Pack 135 to play on the bridge. Everyone seemed to have a good time, and all without injury–yea! Even some of the moms were game enough to make the crossing on our ropes! On Jan. 24, the Webelos and the troop joined together to experience a Star Party at the Garvey Ranch Observatory. The “Galileo Guy” gave us a presentation about Galileo’s contribution to Astronomy. The docents taught us about different types of telescopes and we got to look through their powerful telescopes to see Saturn and her rings, the moon, and the Orion Nebula (located in the middle of Orion’s sword). We even got to help turn the dome to redirect the slit in the observatory, which helps to block out light pollution for better viewing. Glossary District Executive--A professional Scouter who works under the direction of the council Scout executive and acts as an advisor to the volunteer leaders in the district. Crossover--When Webelos Scouts become Boy Scouts: Webelos crossover" Tote-N Chip--Each new scout must go through a training session on the safe and efficient use of knife and axe, before he is allowed to carry, or “tote,” a knife. After the training, he is issued a Tote-N Chip card, which has the safety practices listed on it. He then signs the card, like a contract, stating that he will follow the rules. If he violates a safety principal, one corner of his card is clipped off. If all four corners get cut off, he must go through the training again. This assures responsibility and safety, which helps to protect that boy and all of the other scouts around him. . Aloha Prayer We give thanks for the many cultures we have in our world. We have learned that Aloha means affection, love, compassion, greetings, and goodbye. To everyone we say "Aloha". Amen. For further information or to join, email us at |
