Next Pack Meeting – 3/27/12

The next meeting of Pack 788 will be held on Tuesday March 27th, from 6:30-8:00pm, at Lincoln School Cafeteria (2223 Plant Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90278).  All Pack families are welcome!  Please wear full uniform.

This month’s theme is: tba.

Flag ceremony: Den ?
Gathering activity: Den ?

Den leaders, please send all award requests to Jim Ryan by March 13th.

Next Pack Meeting – 2/25/12 – BLUE & GOLD DINNER

The next meeting of Pack 788 will be held on Saturday February 25th, between 5pm and 8pm, in the Lincoln School Cafeteria (2223 Plant Ave, Redondo Beach)!  All Pack families are welcome!  Please wear full uniform.

This month’s theme is: BLUE & GOLD DINNER.  The dinner theme is “OLYMPICS”

This is our annual family potluck dinner to celebrate the anniversary of Scouting.  Dens will coordinate meals and decorations for their tables.  The Pack will provide drinks, cups, plates and flatware.  We will be presenting the first round of rank badges today.  If you have any photos of Pack activities from the last 12 months, please send them to Bob Anderson  for the slideshow.

Set Up : Den 1

Flag ceremony: Den 7

Den leaders, please send all award requests to Jim Ryan by February 9th.

This event takes the place of our regularly scheduled Tuesday meeting.

Next Pack Meeting – 1/28/12 – PINEWOOD DERBY!

The next meeting of Pack 788 will be held on Saturday January 28th,2012  between 11:30am and 4pm, at Lincoln School Cafeteria (2223 Plant Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90278).  All Pack families are welcome!  Please wear full uniform.

This month’s theme is: PINEWOOD DERBY!

The approximate schedule is: setup and weigh-in between 11:30am and 1pm, a short Pack meeting starting at 1pm and racing beginning immediately after the Pack meeting.

The Pack is providing Pinewood Derby car kits for all Cub Scouts this year!  Please check with your den leader for your kit.  (Extra kits may also be bought from the Scout Shop or online at www.scoutstuff.org. Note: there are many online resources for tips.)  Pinewood Derby workshop will be held at the Scout House on January 14 for anyone who needs help cutting their car or tips in general.  May the best car win!

Flag ceremony: Den 4 and 6
Gathering activity: Den 1

This meeting takes the place of our regularly scheduled Tuesday meeting.  Please note that we will NOT be presenting any awards this month.

Next Pack Meeting – 11/29/11

The next meeting of Pack 788 will be held on Tuesday November 29th, from 6:30-8:00pm, at Lincoln School Cafeteria (2223 Plant Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90278).  All Pack families are welcome!  Please wear full uniform.

This month’s theme is: GENIUS KITS!

Genius Kits were handed out at the October Pack meeting.  These are an Art/Construction project where each scout is supplied with a bag filled with random objects and asked to build or construct an art project from only the items in the kit (including the bag!).   You can use paint, tape, glue and markers to assemble and decorate your kit and you may add the following items:  one water bottle or soda can, one milk carton or piece of cardboard to your kit, otherwise your project should be constructed from ONLY the items in the kit. Come and show us what you made with yours!

Flag ceremony: Den 8
Gathering activity: Den 4

Den leaders, please send all award requests to Jim Ryan by November 15th.

Cub Scout Leaders from Pack 788 go OVER THE TOP for BSA fundraiser

Below is a link to a KTLA video, where you can see our own Cubmaster, Dan Plaster as he prepares to rappel down the side of the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles , as part of the OVER THE TOP fundraiser for the Boy Scouts of America.   Dan was joined in this adventure by Den Leader Mike Christensen.  In a message to Troop and Pack 788, Cubmaster Dan wished to congratulate  Boy Scout Zak Powers of TROOP 788 for taking on this fundraising challenge and thank him for the opportunity he created for him and Mike Christensen to enjoy the thrill of urban rappelling. Zak Powers raised over $3000.  to support the BSA. Congrats to all !

The video can be viewed at the following link: <<http://www.ktla.com/videogallery/65274716/News/KTLA-Rappelling-Fundraiser-to-Raise-Funds-for-Local-Cause-ndash-Sara-Welch-reports#pl-62897241>>



 

 

 

 

Pack Campfire- 10/15 at Dockweiler Beach

Join us for the Pack 788 Campfire on Saturday October 15 at 6pm at Dockweiler Beach in Playa Del Rey. Please bring beach chairs and blankets for your scout and family to sit on the beach.  Contact your Den Leader for details about bringing Smores supplies. Den Leaders please have your den prepare a skit or song for this event

 

Next Pack Meeting – 10/25/11

The next meeting of Pack 788 will be held on Tuesday October 25, from 6:30-8:00pm, at Lincoln School Cafeteria (2223 Plant Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90278).  All Pack families are welcome!  Please come in your halloween costume and bring a carved pumpkin for the pumpkin contest.

This month’s theme is “Halloween”. 
Flag ceremony: Den 1
Gathering activity: Den 8

Den leaders, please send all award requests to Jim Ryan by October 11.

Next Pack Meeting -9/27/11

 

Next Pack Meeting -

The next meeting of Pack 788 will be held on Tuesday September 27, from 6:30-8:00pm, at Lincoln School Cafeteria (2223 Plant Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90278).  All Pack families are welcome!  Please wear full uniform.

This month’s theme is: COOPERATION

Flag ceremony: Den 5
Gathering activity: Den 7

Den leaders, please send all award requests to Jim Ryan by 9/13/11

NOTE TO PARENTS:  Please bring your registration or renewal documents and payment to this meeting.

 

Registration for 2011-2012 Year

 

Pack 788 is now accepting registrations for the coming school year.  Registration will take place at the Anderson Park Scout House on Saturday September 17th and Sunday Sept 18th, from noon to 2:00pm.   ADULTS, please note that you must complete BSA’s Youth Protection Training before joining or renewing. BSA Youth Protection is valid for a two years,  so if you did this last year you do not need to do it again ! Please refer to our Registration page for forms and requirements.

 

Pack Advancement 6/11/11

The next meeting of Pack 788 will be held on Saturday June 11th, from 6:00-7:30pm, at the Anderson Park Amphitheater (corner of Rindge and Farrell Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90278).  All Pack families are welcome!  Please wear full uniform.

This month’s theme is TBA. 

Flag ceremony: Dens 4 and 5.

Scouts will be presented with their new rank scarves and slides.  The ceremony will be followed by light refreshments at the Scout House.