Pack Committee Training
Table of Contents
Cub Scouting for Boys 8 through ………………………..………Page 2
The Cub Scout Promise - The Law of the Pack
and the Cub Scout Motto
Pack Committee Organization and Responsibilities……...….…Page 4
Key Functions of the Pack Committee
The Three Month Plan
The Paperwork of Cub Scouting…………………………………Page 32
Types of Forms
Pack Organizational Chart ……………………………………… Page 32
Pack Finances………………………………………………………Page 33
Advancement…………………………………..……..……………Page 34
Pack Committee Meeting……………………….…………………Page 39
Meeting Agenda
Adult Cub Scout Training…………………..………….…………Page 41
Training
Roundtable
Youth Protection Training & Guidelines
Sexual Abuse
Standards of Youth Protection
Cub Scout Recognition Plan………………………….……………Page 43
The Outdoor Program & BSA Policy……………….……………Page 52
Tour Permits
Transportation
Unauthorized & Restricted BSA Activities
Day Camp
Planning the Annual Pack Program……………….……….………Page 55
How the Yearly Scouting Calendar is achieved
Cub Scout & Unit Awards…………………….………...….………Page 64
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Resources to Help You Do Your Job….................................………Page 78
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Cub Scout Committee Training
Cub Scouting for Boys 7 through 11
The LDS Church starts their boys in to Cub Scouting at age 8, even though Cub Scouts is
available at age 7. This is because the Church believes that a boy is not ready for this
program until he is 8.
Several leadership positions are necessary for a Cub
Scout pack to function properly and successfully.
(See the Pack Organization Chart in the Cub
Leaders Book.) Descriptions of the leadership
positions related to Cub Scouting are discussed.
This book details how to do your job no matter the
opposition you hold.
The citizenship requirement listed in the leadership
positions is understood as follows:
"For citizens of the United States, individuals serving in any official relationship with the
Boy Scouts of America shall subscribe to the statement of religious principles, and the
Scout Oath and Law."
"Adults who are not citizens of the United States, but who reside within the country, may
register with the Boy Scouts of America in any capacity if they agree to abide by the
Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and to
subscribe to the statement of religious principle."
(Article VIII, Section 2, Clause I of the Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of
America)
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The Cub Scout Promise
The Law of the Pack
and The Cub Scout Motto
The Cub Scout Promise, Law of the Pack, and Cub Scout Motto are used by Cub Scouts
and Webelos Scouts. Tiger Cubs use a different motto.
Cub Scout Promise
I, (say your name), promise
to DO MY BEST
To do my DUTY to GOD
And my Country
To HELP other people, and
To OBEY the LAW of the Pack
Law of the Pack
The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.
Cub Scout Motto
DO YOUR BEST!
Tiger Cub Motto
SEARCH, DISCOVER, SHARE!
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The Pack Committee Members' Role
The Pack Committee Chair
Qualifications:
If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agrees to abide by the
Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and to
subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least 21 years of age, is
appointed by the chartered organization and registered as an adult leader of the BSA. Is a
person of good character, familiar with organization procedures, with a deep concern for
the pack's success. Preferably is a member of the chartered organization, respected in the
community, who shows the willingness and ability to be the Cubmaster's chief adviser.
Responsibilities:
The pack committee chair's job is to
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Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative,
keeping this key person informed of the needs of the pack that must be brought to
the attention of the organization or the district.
Report to the chartered organization to cultivate harmonious relations.
Confer with the Cubmaster on policy matters relating to Cub Scouting and the
chartered organization.
Supervise pack committee operation by
1. Calling and presiding at pack leaders' meetings.
2. Assigning duties to committee members.
3. Planning for pack charter review, roundup, and re-registration.
4. Approving bills before payment by the pack treasurer.
Conduct the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders'
meetings.
Complete pack committee Fast Start Training and Basic Leader Training for the
position.
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Ask the committee to assist with recommendations for Cubmaster, assistant
Cubmasters, Tiger Cub Den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders, and Webelos den
leaders, as needed.
Recognize the need for more dens, and see that new dens are formed as needed.
Work with the chartered organization representative to provide adequate and safe
facilities for pack meetings.
Cooperate with the Cubmaster on council-approved money-earning projects so
the pack can earn money for materials and equipment.
Manage finances through adequate financial records.
Maintain adequate pack records and take care of pack property.
If the Cubmaster is unable to serve, assume active direction of the pack until a
successor is recruited and registered.
Appoint a committee member or other registered adult to be responsible for Youth
Protection training.
Provide a training program for adult family members.
Develop and maintain strong pack-troop relationships, sharing with the troop
committee the need for graduations into the troop.
Work closely with the unit commissioner and other pack and troop leaders in
bringing about a smooth transition of Webelos Scouts into the troop.
Help bring families together at joint activities for Webelos dens (or packs) and
Boy Scout troops. Support the policies of the BSA.
The Cubmaster Role
Qualifications:
If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agrees to abide by the
Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and to
subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least 21 years of age, is of
good moral character, and is interested in working with boys. Does not need to be an
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expert in all Cub Scout activities but should be a leader who is able to communicate well
with adults as well as boys. Should be able to delegate responsibilities and set a good
example through behavior, attitude, and uniform. Should believe in the values and
purposes of Cub Scouting. Preferably a member of the chartered organization. Selected
and appointed by the pack committee with the approval of the chartered organization, and
registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities:
The Cubmaster's responsibilities are to
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Conduct a pack program according to the policies of the BSA.
Complete Cubmaster Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic Leader
Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
Plan and help carry out the Cub Scout program in the pack. This includes leading
the monthly pack meeting, with the help of other leaders.
Help the pack committee with a year-round recruitment plan for recruiting boys
into Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouting, and Webelos Scouting.
Know about and use the appropriate and available literature, including Boys' Life
and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout Program Helps, and the Webelos Leader
Guide.
See that the pack program, leaders, and Cub Scouts positively reflect the interests
and objectives of the chartered organization and the BSA.
Work with the pack committee on (1) program ideas, (2) selecting and recruiting
adult leaders, and (3) establishing a budget plan.
Guide and support den leaders. See that they receive the required training for their
positions.
Help organize Webelos dens and encourage graduation into a Boy Scout troop.
Help establish and maintain good relationships with Boy Scout troops.
Maintain good relationships with parents and guardians. Seek their support and
include them in activities. Involve male relatives such as uncles and grandfathers
so that Cub Scouts will have additional male role models.
See that Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts receive a quality, yearround program filled with fun and activities that qualify the dens and pack for the
National Summertime Pack Award.
Guide Cub Scouts in goodwill and conservation projects.
See that the responsibilities specified for the assistant Cubmaster are carried out.
Help the pack committee chair conduct the annual pack program planning
conference and the monthly pack leaders' meetings.
Work as a team with the pack committee chair to cultivate, educate, and motivate
all pack leaders and parents or guardians in Cub Scouting.
Take part in the charter review meeting and annual charter presentation ceremony.
Request den chiefs for all dens and, after selection, see that they are trained.
Recognize the den chiefs at pack meetings.
Conduct an impressive graduation ceremony for Tiger Cubs.
Meet with the unit commissioner, Webelos den leader, and Scoutmaster to
establish plans for the Webelos Scouts' transition to Boy Scouting.
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Help plan and conduct impressive Webelos graduation ceremonies involving
parents and guardians, the Scoutmaster, the Webelos den chief, the Webelos den
leader, and the troop junior leaders.
Conduct impressive Arrow of Light Award ceremonies.
Encourage high advancement standards from all Cub Scouts.
Help bring families together at joint activities for Webelos dens (or packs) and
Boy Scout troops.
Support the policies of the BSA.
In general, the Cubmaster (sometimes referred to as the unit leader) is the guiding hand
behind the work of other pack leaders and serves as program adviser to the pack
committee. He or she is a recruiter, supervisor, director, planner, and motivator of other
leaders.
The Cubmaster's main responsibilities are to
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Work directly with the pack trainer, Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den
leaders, Webelos den leaders, den chiefs, and pack committee chair and members
to make sure that all dens are functioning well.
Plan the den and pack programs with the help of other leaders.
Lead the monthly pack meeting with the help of others. Involve all dens in some
way.
Coordinate the total Cub Scout program in the pack.
Everything that the Cubmaster does is aimed at helping the individual boy. Securing
strong leaders, planning den and pack activities, advising other leaders and adult family
members-these are all ways in which the Cubmaster affects the kind of Cub Scouting
each boy in the pack is offered. The Cubmaster directly influences the lives of individual
boys by keeping in mind that boys can become better through Cub Scouting.
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The Pack Trainer Role
Qualifications:
If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agrees to abide by the
Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and to
subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least 21 years of age, and is
registered with the BSA as a pack trainer. It is recommended that the pack trainer have at
least one year of experience in a leadership position in Cub Scouting, preferably as a Cub
Scout or Webelos den leader. Pack trainers should be trained at a district or council
trainer development conference. The pack committee selects the pack trainer with the
approval of the chartered organization. For new packs and those lacking experienced
leaders, an experienced leader from the district training team or another pack may be
appointed as pack trainer until the new leaders gain experience.
Responsibilities:
The pack trainer is responsible for
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Conducting orientation of new families and pack leaders. (See Chapter 10 of the
Cub Scout Leader Book, "Den and Pack Management.")
Training each new leader and pack committee member for his or her specific
position, using material provided by the BSA.
Helping with Unit Leadership Enhancements during pack leaders' meetings.
Conducting other training as designated by the district and/or council.
Encouraging pack leaders to attend ongoing training, such as Roundtable, Pow
Wow or University of Scouting, outdoor training, Youth Protection training, and
Wood Badge.
Remaining current with training material and program updates.
Keeping track of pack training records.
The goal of the pack trainer is to have 100 percent of the pack leadership trained in their
position responsibilities. New leaders and adult family members should receive
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orientation within one week of joining the pack, and leaders should receive positionspecific training within 30 days.
The Cub Scout Den Leader Role
Qualifications:
If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agrees to abide by the
Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and to
subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least 21 years of age and of
good moral character. Should be interested in and enjoy working with boys and be able to
work with adults. May be a parent or guardian of a boy in the den. Recommended by the
Cubmaster after consultation with parents and guardians of the Cub Scouts involved, and
approved by the pack committee and chartered organization. Registered as an adult leader
of the BSA.
Responsibilities:
The Cub Scout den leader's responsibilities are to
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Give leadership in carrying out the pack program in the den.
Complete Cub Scout den leader Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic
Leader Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
Lead the den in its participation at pack meetings. Serve as den host or hostess for
den family members at pack meetings.
Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders.
Help the Cubmaster (or assistant Cubmaster) and pack committee recruit new
boys throughout the year.
Help train the den chief and guide him in working with Cub Scouts. See that he
receives recognition for his efforts at den and pack meetings.
Attend the monthly den chief planning meeting for den leaders, assistant den
leaders, and den chiefs.
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With the assistant den leader, meet with the den chief and let him help plan den
meetings and den activities; allow him to serve as den activities assistant.
Provide meaningful jobs for the denner and assistant denner so that they can learn
responsibility and gain satisfaction from their efforts.
Use Boys' Life and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout Program Helps, the boys'
handbooks, and other Cub Scouting literature as sources for program ideas.
Collect weekly den dues and turn them in to the pack treasurer at the monthly
pack leaders' meetings. Keep accurate records of den dues and attendance.
Maintain a friendly relationship with Cub Scouts; encourage them to earn
advancement awards. Keep accurate advancement records and see that boys
receive recognition for their achievements.
Stimulate the Cub Scouts' imaginations on the program theme for the month and
help the den prepare its stunts and exhibits for the pack meeting.
Promote the religious emblems program.
Help the den and pack earn the National Summertime Pack Award.
Help establish a close working relationship with the assistant den leader and den
chief, functioning as a den leadership team.
Develop and maintain a good working relationship and open communication with
den families. Use their talents to help enrich the den program. Hold den adults'
meetings as often as needed to get acquainted with family members and
strengthen den operation.
Involve den fathers, uncles, and grandfathers in outings and other den activities so
that boys will have additional male role models.
See that a leader is available for all den meetings and activities. Call on the
assistant den leader to fill in when necessary.
Take part in the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders'
meetings.
Help set a good example for the boys through behavior, attitude, and proper
uniforming.
Support the policies of the BSA.
The main responsibilities of the Cub Scout den leader can be summarized as follows:
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Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure that their den is an active
and successful part of the pack.
Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings with the assistant den leader and den
chief.
Attend the pack leaders' meetings.
Lead the den at the monthly pack activity.
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The Webelos Den Leader Role
Qualifications:
If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agrees to abide by the
Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and to
subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least 21 years of age and of
good moral character. Should be interested in and enjoy working with boys and able to
work with adults. May be a parent or guardian of one of the boys in the den.
Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with parents or guardians of the
Webelos Scouts involved, and approved by the pack committee and chartered
organization. Registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities:
The Webelos den leader's responsibilities are to
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Give leadership to planning and carrying out a year-round program of activities
for the Webelos den to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
Complete Webelos den leader Fast Start Training, position specific Basic Leader
Training, and Webelos Den Leader Outdoor Training. Attend monthly
roundtables.
Lead the den in its participation at the monthly pack meetings.
Help establish a close working relationship with the assistant Webelos den leader
and Webelos den chief, functioning with them as a den leadership team.
Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders.
Help the Cubmaster and pack committee recruit new Webelos Scouts.
Help train the Webelos den chief and guide him in working with Webelos Scouts.
Attend Den Chief Training with him. See that he receives recognition for his
efforts at den and pack meetings.
Attend the monthly den chief planning meeting for den leaders. assistant den
leaders, and den chiefs.
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With the assistant Webelos den leader, meet with the Webelos den chief, and let
him help plan Webelos den meetings and activities. Give him meaningful
assignments.
Provide worthwhile tasks for the Webelos denner so that he can assume some
responsibility and gain satisfaction from his efforts.
Use Boys' Life and Scouting magazines and the Webelos Leader Guide as
resources for program ideas and information.
Instill Scouting's spirit and moral values through personal example, ceremonies,
and meaningful activities such as service projects.
Promote the religious emblems program.
Collect den dues and turn them in to the pack treasurer at the pack leaders'
meeting. Keep accurate records of den dues and attendance.
Encourage Webelos Scouts to advance. Maintain high advancement standards.
Keep accurate advancement records and see that the boys are promptly
recognized for their achievements.
With the help of the Cubmaster, pack committee, and unit commissioner,
determine one or more neighborhood Boy Scout troops into which Webelos
Scouts may be graduated, and establish a good working relationship with those
troops. Try to graduate every Webelos Scout into a troop.
Work with the Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmaster to plan and conduct
meaningful joint activities.
Work with the Cubmaster to see that impressive graduation ceremonies are
conducted in the pack. Invite the Scoutmaster and troop leaders to take part.
Ask qualified people, including adult family members, to serve as activity badge
counselors.
Encourage parents or guardians of Webelos Scouts to help plan and carry out
overnight campouts and other outdoor activities. Work with the troop assistant
Scoutmaster or Scoutmaster to arrange for the loan of troop equipment for joint
Webelos den-troop activities.
Help the den and the pack earn the National Summertime Pack Award.
Have a plan to ensure that a leader is available for all Webelos den meetings and
activities. Call on the assistant Webelos den leader to fill in, as needed.
Participate in the annual pack program planning conference and the monthly pack
leaders' meetings.
Keep the Cubmaster and pack committee informed on the status and needs of the
Webelos den.
Support the policies of the BSA.
The responsibilities of the Webelos den leader can be summarized as follows:
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Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure that the den is an active
and successful part of the pack.
Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings with the assistant and den chief.
Attend pack leaders' meetings.
Lead the den at the pack meetings and activities.
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THE DEN CHIEF ROLE
A BOY SCOUT
POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY
Qualifications:
Be an older, experienced Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer who has been a Boy
Scout. Selected by the senior patrol leader and Scoutmaster, Varsity Scout Coach, or
Venturing Advisor at the request of the Cubmaster or Webelos den leader. Preferably a
former Cub Scout; ideally at least First Class rank, approved by the Cubmaster and pack
committee for recommendation to the Webelos den leader, and registered as a youth
member of a troop, team, or crew.
Responsibilities:
The Webelos den chief's responsibilities are to
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Know the purposes of Cub Scouting.
Help Webelos Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
Serve as the activities assistant at Webelos den meetings.
Set a good example through attitude and uniforming.
Be a friend to the boys in the Webelos den.
Help lead weekly den meetings.
Help the Webelos den in its part of the monthly pack meeting.
Meet regularly with the Webelos den leader to review den meeting plans.
Help Webelos den leaders as requested.
Help Webelos Scouts in their work with activity badge counselors.
Help the Webelos denner and assistant denner to be leaders.
Receive training from the den leader (and Cubmaster or assistant Cubmaster) and
attend Den Chief Training.
Help with Webelos overnight campouts and other outdoor experiences.
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Help with joint Webelos Scout-Boy Scout activities.
Keep in contact with the assistant Scoutmaster in the troop.
Help the assistant Scoutmaster and Cubmaster plan graduation ceremonies for
Webelos Scouts.
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Webelos Chief Braid
Den Chief Award Braid
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The Cub and Webelos Denners Role
CUB SCOUT DENNER
The Cub Scout denner is a den member elected by the den for a short period, usually one
or two months. His responsibilities are determined by the den leader and den chief. This
might include helping to set up the den meeting place and cleanup; helping with games,
ceremonies, tricks, and puzzles; leading a song; or acting as den cheerleader. He should
be given meaningful responsibilities and recognition to help him learn how to be a leader,
so all boys will look forward to their turn as denner. (The short term of office is to give
all boys the opportunity to serve. The shoulder cord is worn on the left shoulder.)
CUB SCOUT ASSISTANT DENNER
The Cub Scout assistant denner is a den member elected by the den for a short term of
office, coinciding with the denner's term. He assists the denner, and usually becomes
denner for the next term.
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WEBELOS SCOUT DENNER
The Webelos Scout denner is a Webelos Scout who has been elected by secret ballot by
the Webelos den for a short term of office, usually three to six months. His
responsibilities are determined by the Webelos den leader and Webelos den chief, and
might include such things as leading ceremonies, preparing equipment, setting up the
meeting room, greeting new boys and helping them get acquainted, assisting with tricks
and puzzles, or other worthwhile tasks.
WEBELOS SCOUT ASSISTANT DENNER
The Webelos Scout assistant denner is a den member elected by the den for a short term
of office, to coincide with the Webelos Scout denner's term. He assists the denner, and
usually becomes Webelos Scout denner for the next term.
The Troop Webelos Resource Person Role
The troop Webelos resource person is an adult leader in the Boy Scout troop who may
have personal knowledge about areas that would assist with work in Webelos activity
badges. This leader may become a valuable resource person to the Webelos den leaders
as he or she may know people, skills, and other resources related to the badges. The
Webelos resource person is appointed by the Boy Scout troop to serve as the liaison
between the troop and Webelos dens.
Qualifications:
Be a registered adult in the troop, usually the assistant Scoutmaster for new Scouts. May
have personal knowledge in teaching Boy Scouting skills, but equally importantly, should
know where to secure resource people to help with Webelos activity badges and other
projects. Is appointed by the Boy Scout troop to serve as the liaison between the troop
and Webelos den or dens.
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Responsibilities:
The troop Webelos resource person's responsibilities are to
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Work closely with the Webelos den leader to use the supportive talents,
equipment, and know-how of the troop to help prepare Webelos Scouts and their
families for a good Boy Scouting experience.
Help schedule joint activities each quarter for Webelos dens (or packs) and Boy
Scout troops.
Help recruit, train, and inspire a qualified Webelos den chief.
Help plan and conduct joint activities.
Arrange for the loan of troop equipment for Webelos & Dad’s overnight
campouts, as needed.
Occasionally attend Webelos den meetings, particularly those that involve work
or planning related to Boy Scouting,
Work with the Webelos den leader to ensure exciting graduation ceremonies.
Help recruit activity badge counselors.
Help establish and maintain a good working relationship between the troop and
pack.
Help ensure the smooth transition of Webelos Scouts into the Boy Scout troop.
The Chartered Organization Representative
Qualifications:
If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agrees to abide by the
Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and to
subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least 21 years of age, and is a
member of the chartered organization other than the unit leader or assistant unit leader. Is
appointed by the chartered organization to serve as its official Scouting representative
and is registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
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Responsibilities:
The chartered organization representative's responsibilities are to
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Help select the right leadership for the unit.
Encourage unit leaders and committee members to take training.
Promote well-planned unit programs.
Serve as a liaison between the units and the organization.
Organize enough units.
Promote the recruiting of new members.
See that boys transition from unit to unit.
Help with the charter renewal.
Suggest Good Turns for the organization.
Encourage the unit committee to hold meetings.
Cultivate organization leaders.
Encourage outdoor program activities.
Emphasize advancement and recognition.
Utilize district help and promote the use of district personnel and materials.
Use approved unit finance policies.
Encourage recognition of leaders.
Cultivate resources to support the organization.
Represent the organization at the council level.
The chartered organization representative is the direct contact between the pack and the
chartered organization. This individual is also the organization's contact with the district
committee and the local council. The chartered organization representative may become a
member of the district committee and is a voting member of the council. If the chartered
organization has more than one unit. one representative serves them all.
The Pack Committee Members' Role
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THE PACK COMMITTEE
Every pack is under the supervision of a pack committee. This committee consists of a
minimum of three members, each of whom meets these requirements: If residing in this
country but not a citizen of the United States, agrees to abide by the Scout Oath and Law,
to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and to subscribe to the BSA
statement of religious principle. Is of good character, is 21 years of age or older, is
selected by the chartered organization, and is registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
One of these is designated as pack committee chair.
Obviously, with a committee of three, members must assume responsibility for more
areas of service than with a committee of seven or more, where the responsibilities can be
divided among the members. Although packs can and do operate with a minimum of
three committee members, experience has shown that a larger committee generally
ensures a stronger, more stable pack and is better able to perform all the required
functions to ensure a successful pack program. It is also a way of involving more pack
families in meaningful service to the pack.
These pages contain the roles and responsibilities of each of the necessary Pack
Committee functions.
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General Responsibilities
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Pack Public Relations
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Pack Outings
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Pack Membership and Reregistration
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Pack Friends of Scouting
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Pack Secretary
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Pack Treasurer
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Pack Advancement
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Regardless of the size of the pack committee, these responsibilities must be performed:
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Make recommendations to the chartered organization for final approval of pack
leadership.
Recruit the Cubmaster and one or more assistant Cubmasters, with the chartered
organization's approval.
Provide adequate and safe facilities for pack meetings.
Coordinate the pack's program and the chartered organization's program through
the chartered organization representative.
Help with pack charter renewal.
Help stimulate the interest of adult family members through proper programming.
Supervise finances and equipment.
Work closely with the Cubmaster.
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Ensure that all Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts receive a year-round,
quality program.
Complete pack committee Fast Start Training and Basic Leader Training for the
position.
Conduct, with the help of the Cubmaster, periodic training for parents and
guardians.
Cooperate with other Scouting units.
A strong pack committee will have individual members assigned to such areas as record
keeping and correspondence, finances, advancement, training, public relations, and
membership and re-registration. The pack committee chair decides how the
responsibilities should be divided and gives committee members assignments. Here are
details of the various pack committee functions.
PACK SECRETARY
Keep informed of all Cub Scouting literature, materials, records, and forms to help
leaders function effectively. Help new den leaders by telling them what resources are
available.
Acquaint den leaders with the contents of the Pack Record Book so that they will know
how to supply the information that should be recorded there.
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Maintain up-to-date information on membership, leadership, attendance, and
advancement in the Pack Record Book.
Maintain an inventory of pack property.
Handle correspondence for the pack. This may include writing letters of
appreciation and requests for reservations, or ordering supplies through the local
council service center.
Keep notes on business conducted at pack leaders' meetings. Record only key
items such as things needing follow-up or items for the history of the pack.
Notify leaders of pack leaders' meetings and other activities.
Provide den leaders with records and forms for meetings.
PACK TREASURER
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Help the pack committee and Cubmaster establish a sound financial program for
the pack with a pack budget plan.
Open or maintain a bank account in the pack's name and arrange for all
transactions to be signed by any two of the Cubmaster, pack committee chair,
secretary, or treasurer.
Approve all budget expenditures. Check all disbursements against budget
allowances, and pay bills by check. The pack committee chair should approve
bills before payment.
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Collect dues from den leaders at the pack leaders' meeting, preferably 'in sealed
den dues envelopes. Open envelopes in the presence of den leaders. Give receipts
for these funds, and deposit the money in the bank account.
Keep up-to-date financial records. Enter all income and expenditures under the
proper budget item in the finance section of the Pack Record Book. Credit each
Cub Scout with payment of dues. From time to time, compare the records with
those of the den leaders to make sure they agree. Give leadership in developing a
coordinated record-keeping system in the pack.
Be responsible for thrift training within the pack. Encourage each den leader to
explain the pack financial plan to each boy and his family so that boys will accept
responsibility for paying dues and family members will be alert to opportunities
for boys to earn dues money and develop habits of thrift.
On the request of den leaders, sympathetically counsel with a boy who does not
pay dues, determine the reason, and encourage regular payment. If the boy is
unable to pay, work out a plan with the Cubmaster and pack committee so that the
boy can earn dues.
Periodically report on the pack's financial condition at the monthly pack leaders'
meeting. Make regular monthly reports to the pack committee at the pack leaders'
meeting, and report to the chartered organization as often as desirable on the
financial condition of the pack.
Provide petty cash needed by leaders. Keep a record of expenditures.
Guide the pack in conducting council-approved pack money-earning projects.
PACK ADVANCEMENT CHAIR
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Have a working knowledge of the Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout
advancement plans.
Help plan and conduct induction and advancement recognition ceremonies.
Arrange for Tiger Cub graduation ceremonies with the Cubmaster and Tiger Cub
den leader.
Train parents, guardians, and pack committee members in ways to stimulate Tiger
Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout advancement.
Arrange for Webelos graduation ceremonies with the Cubmaster, Webelos den
leader, and Scoutmaster.
Promote the use of Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout den advancement
charts to record advancement in the den and as an incentive for advancement.
Promote the use of den doodles as a stimulus for advancement.
Collect den advancement reports at pack leaders' meetings for use when ordering
badges and insignia from the local council service center.
Promote Boys' Life magazine as an aid to advancement.
Help build or obtain advancement equipment for use in making advancement
ceremonies more effective.
Promote the wearing and proper use of uniform and insignia.
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PACK PUBLIC RELATIONS
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Stimulate pack service projects in the chartered organization, school, and
community.
Promote family participation in all pack events, such as blue and gold banquets,
pack picnics, and other special events.
Urge pack participation in appropriate programs of the chartered organization,
such as the worship service on Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath if the organization
is a church or synagogue and Cub Scouts are members.
Suggest ways of showing interest in the chartered organization's overall program.
Publicize and promote pack participation in Scouting Anniversary Week
activities.
Circulate Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout recruiting fliers and leaflets
to invite boys to join. Work with the pack committee to promote new
membership. Let the people in the neighborhood know that a Cub Scout pack is
available.
Consider using a monthly or quarterly pack newsletter to inform families of pack
plans, guide new parents and guardians in pack policies, and create a feeling of
unity among members of the pack family.
Provide pack announcements for regular release in the official bulletins,
newsletters, Web sites, etc., of your chartered organization.
Make use of the news media in publicizing pack events.
PACK OUTINGS CHAIR
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Help the Cubmaster plan and arrange for outdoor activities.
Arrange for property, fire, and tour permits when required.
Locate new picnic areas.
Arrange for safe transportation when needed.
Plan first aid for emergencies.
Help Webelos den leaders plan Webelos overnight campouts. Help arrange for
equipment, as needed.
Arrange for Safe Swim Defense implementation for all outings involving
swimming.
Plan outings to help pack and dens qualify for the National Summertime Pack
Award.
Help inform parents and guardians about opportunities for family camping.
Ensure that at least one adult has completed Basic Adult Leader Outdoor
Orientation (BALOO) (see Chapter 33, "Cub Scout Camping" in the Cub Leader
Book) before any pack campout.
Help promote day camp and resident camp opportunities.
Be aware of BSA health and safety requirements and see that they are
implemented.
Know and carry out BSA outdoor program policy related to Cub Scouting.
Review all activities to ensure that unit leaders comply with BSA policies in the
Guide to Safe Scouting.
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PACK MEMBERSHIP AND RE-REGISTRATION CHAIR
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Prepare re-registration papers and an annual report to the chartered organization.
Secure signatures and registration fees for the coming year.
Ask the chartered organization representative to submit a charter application and
annual report to the chartered organization for approval.
Arrange for periodic uniform inspections with the unit commissioner. At least a
month before charter expiration, also arrange for the annual membership
inventory, a uniform inspection, and the annual charter review meeting.
Help the Cubmaster and chartered organization representative plan and conduct
the formal charter presentation.
Conduct an annual census of boys in the chartered organization for systematic
recruitment. Work with pack committee members to promote recruitment plans.
Visit new families in their homes. Review with them the Bobcat requirements and
"Parent Guide" in their son's handbook. Emphasize the part that the family plays
in their son's advancement. Stress parent/guardian participation at all pack
functions and see that new families are introduced and feel welcome at pack
meetings.
Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee to develop and carry out a plan for
year-round membership growth.
Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee to see -that eligible Tiger Cubs
transition into a Wolf den at the appropriate time. -that eligible Wolf Cub Scouts
or 9-year-old Cub Scouts transition into a Bear den at the appropriate time. -that
eligible Bear Cub Scouts or 10-year-old Cub Scouts transition into a Webelos den
at the appropriate time. -that Webelos Scouts and parents or guardians have a
smooth transition into a Boy Scout troop.
Work with the Cubmaster in following up on former pack members who are now
Boy Scouts and potential den chiefs.
Follow up on Cub Scout dropouts to help return them to full, active membership.
PACK FRIENDS OF SCOUTING (FOS) CHAIR
Some councils rely heavily on units to raise Friends of Scouting (FOS) funds. The
following functions need to be performed:
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Build an organization to enroll family members and Cub Scout leaders in FOS.
Enroll as a Friend of Scouting.
For every five families in the pack, recruit one person as an enroller.
Attend an FOS kickoff meeting.
Enroll each enroller as a Friend of Scouting.
Train enrollees.
Conduct report meetings.
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Follow up until all FOS cards have been accounted for.
Give recognition to contributors and enrollees.
Work closely with the pack committee on public relations for FOS.
The Assistant Cubmaster Role
Every pack should have at least one assistant Cubmaster. In most packs, two or three will
be helpful, allowing, the Cubmaster to divide responsibilities.
Qualifications:
If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agrees to abide by the
Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and to
subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least 18 years of age, has good
moral character, and is interested in working with boys. At least one assistant Cubmaster
should be able to replace the Cubmaster's position in case of an emergency. The assistant
Cubmaster is recommended by the Cubmaster, approved by the pack committee and
chartered organization, and registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities:
An assistant Cubmaster's responsibilities (as designated by the Cubmaster) are to:
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Help the Cubmaster as needed. Be ready to fill in for the Cubmaster, if necessary.
Complete Cubmaster Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic Leader
Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
Participate in pack meetings.
Supervise den chiefs and see that they are trained.
Conduct the monthly den chief planning meeting for all den leaders, assistant den
leaders, and den chiefs to plan and coordinate weekly den meetings and pack
meeting participation.
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Work with neighborhood troops that supply den chiefs and into which Webelos
Scouts may graduate.
Help inform pack leaders of training opportunities and arrange for them to attend
training sessions.
Work with the pack committee to develop and promote an ongoing plan for
recruiting new boys.
Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee on pack re-registration.
Help with pack activities, such as dinners, derbies, bike safety workshops, service
projects, etc.
Work with the pack committee on outings to see that the pack and dens qualify
for the National Summertime Pack Award.
Participate in the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders'
meetings.
Promote the religious emblems program.
Support the policies of the BSA.
The Tiger Cub Den Leader Role
Qualifications:
If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agrees to abide by the
Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and to
subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least 21 years of age and of
good moral character. Should be interested in and enjoy working with boys and be able to
work with adults. Should be an expefienced leader, but may be a parent or guardian of a
boy in the den. Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with the parents and
guardians of the Tiger Cubs involved, and approved by the pack committee and chartered
organization. Registered as an adult leader of BSA.
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Responsibilities:
The Tiger Cub den leader's responsibilities are to
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Give leadership in carrying out the pack program in the den.
Complete Tiger Cub den leader Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic
Leader Training. Attend monthly roundtable meetings.
Lead the den in its participation at pack meetings.
Serve as den host or hostess for family members at the pack meetings.
Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders.
Help the Cubmaster (or assistant Cubmaster) and pack committee to recruit new
boys.
Coordinate shared leadership among the Tiger Cub adult partners in the den.
Ensure that each Tiger Cub and his adult partner have the opportunity to be the
host team, planning and executing the den activities, rotating responsibilities
monthly.
Make pack and den resources available to the host team, ensuring the completion
of the den component of the Tiger Cub advancement requirements.
Use Boys' Life and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout Program Helps, the Tiger Cub
Handbook, and other Cub Scouting literature as sources for program ideas.
Keep accurate records of den dues and attendance. Collect weekly den dues
(optional) and turn them in to the pack treasurer at the monthly pack leaders'
meetings.
Maintain a friendly relationship with the Tiger Cubs and their adult partners.
Encourage Tiger Cubs to earn advancement awards. Keep accurate advancement
records and see that the boys receive recognition for their achievements.
Stimulate the Tiger Cubs' imaginations on the program theme for the month, and
work with the adult partners to prepare boys for participation in pack meetings.
Promote the religious emblems program, as available to Tiger Cubs.
Help the den and pack earn the National Summertime Pack Award.
Take part in the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders'
meetings.
Help set a good example for the boys through behavior, attitude, and proper
uniforming.
Help the Cubmaster or assistant Cubmaster provide a meaningful recognition
ceremony for the transition of Tiger Cub dens as they enter Wolf dens at the end
of the Tiger Cub year.
Throughout the year, keep in mind the transition goal of moving the boys to the
next level in Cub Scouting.
Support the policies of the BSA.
The main responsibilities of the Tiger Cub den leader can be summarized as follows:
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Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure that their den is an active
and successful part of the pack.
Coordinate shared leadership among the Tiger Cub adult partners, ensuring that
all adult partners help plan, conduct, and prepare for den meetings and Go See It
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outings on a rotating basis and that the den activities provide advancement
opportunities for the boys in the den.
Attend pack leaders' meetings.
Lead the den at the monthly pack activity.
Ensure the transition of Tiger Cubs into a Wolf den at the end of the year.
The Assistant Cub Scout Den Leader Role
Each den should have at least one assistant den leader, and more if needed.
Qualifications:
If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agrees to abide by the
Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and to
subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least IS years of age and of
good moral character, and is able to perform the duties assigned by the den leader.
Should be able to fill in for the den leader in case of an emergency. Recommended by the
Cubmaster after consultation with the den leader, parents, and guardians of the Cub
Scouts involved, and approved by the pack committee and chartered organization.
Registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities:
The assistant Cub Scout den leader's responsibilities are to
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Help the den leader as needed.
Carry out the duties assigned by the den leader.
Be ready to fill in for the den leader in case of an emergency.
Help establish a close working relationship with the den leader and den chief,
functioning with them as a den leadership team.
Complete Cub Scout den leader Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic
Leader Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
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Attend pack meetings and help as needed.
Take part in the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders'
meetings.
Attend the monthly den chief planning meeting for den leaders, assistant den
leaders, and den chiefs.
Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders.
Support the policies of the BSA.
The assistant Cub Scout den leader shares the work of the Cub Scout den leader and may
be called upon to serve as a family contact or record keeper, or to handle other details of
den operation.
The Assistant Webelos Den Leader Role
Every Webelos den should have at least one assistant den leader.
Qualifications:
If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agrees to abide by the
Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and to
subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least 18 years of age, is of
good moral character, and is able to perform the duties assigned by the Webelos den
leader. Should be able to fill in for the Webelos den leader in case of an emergency.
Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with the Webelos den leader and
parents or guardians of the Webelos Scouts involved, and approved by the pack
committee and chartered organization. Registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities:
The assistant Webelos den leader's responsibilities are to
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Help the Webelos den leader as needed and carry out the duties assigned by the
Webelos den leader. Be ready to fill in for the den leader in case of an emergency.
Help establish and maintain a close working relationship with the Webelos den
leader and Webelos den chief, functioning with them as a den leadership team.
Help establish and maintain good relationships with neighborhood Boy Scout
troops into which Webelos Scouts will graduate.
Complete Webelos den leader Fast Start Training, position specific Basic Leader
Training, and Webelos Den Leader Outdoor Training. Attend monthly
roundtables.
Attend monthly pack meetings and help as needed.
Take part in the annual pack program planning conference and monthly pack
leaders' meetings.
Attend the monthly den chief planning meeting for den leaders, assistant den
leaders, and den chiefs.
Support the policies of the BSA.
The assistant Webelos den leader shares the work of the Webelos den leader and may be
called upon to handle various details of den operation.
THE WEBELOS DEN CHIEF ROLE
A BOY SCOUT
POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY
Qualifications:
Be an older, experienced Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer who has been a Boy
Scout. Selected by the senior patrol leader and Scoutmaster, Varsity Scout Coach, or
Venturing Advisor at the request of the Cubmaster or Webelos den leader. Preferably a
former Cub Scout; ideally at least First Class rank. Approved by the Cubmaster and pack
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committee for recommendation to the Webelos den leader. Registered as a youth member
of a troop, team, or crew.
Responsibilities:
The Webelos den chief's responsibilities are to
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Know the purposes of Cub Scouting.
Help Webelos Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
Serve as the activities assistant at Webelos den meetings.
Set a good example through attitude and uniforming.
Be a friend to the boys in the Webelos den.
Help lead weekly den meetings.
Help the Webelos den in its part of the monthly pack meeting.
Meet regularly with the Webelos den leader to review den meeting plans.
Help Webelos den leaders as requested.
Help Webelos Scouts in their work with activity badge counselors.
Help the Webelos denner and assistant denner to be leaders.
Receive training from the den leader (and Cubmaster or assistant Cubmaster) and
attend Den Chief Training.
Help with Webelos overnight campouts and other outdoor experiences.
Help with joint Webelos Scout-Boy Scout activities.
Keep in contact with the assistant Scoutmaster in the troop.
Help the assistant Scoutmaster and Cubmaster plan graduation ceremonies for
Webelos Scouts.
Webelos Chief Braid
Den Chief Award Braid
(Click for Image)
(Click for Requirements)
The Activity Badge Counselor Role
"Activity Badge Counselor's
Know Their Subjects!"
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Qualifications:
The activity badge counselor may be an adult family member of a Webelos Scout, a pack
leader, a teacher, a coach, or another adult qualified to teach one or more activity badges
to Webelos Scouts. This is usually a temporary position and is not a registered BSA
position.
Responsibilities:
The activity badge counselor's responsibilities are to
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Provide activity badge instruction at Webelos den meetings, as requested by the
Webelos den leader. This could include, for instance, providing resources and
instruction on model building, leading field trips, or providing instruction and
help on collections and specimens, depending on the activity badge requirements.
The service usually extends over three or four den meetings for each badge.
Be familiar with the Webelos Scout Book in presenting activity badge
information and approving requirements.
Help Webelos Scouts gain self-confidence in completing projects and in dealing
with adults.
Follow the Webelos den time schedule for activity badge instruction.
Help recruit other activity badge counselors.
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The Paperwork of Cub Scouting
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Rechartering
Charter Renewal/Rechartering (Given out yearly by the Scout Office at Round
Table)
Various unit, den, leader’s and boy’s award
Money–earning Application (See the Scout Office for the form)
Tour Permit (See the Scout Office)
Advancement Records
Unit Budget Plan (See the Scout Office)
Membership Applications for Boys & Adults (See the Scout Office)
Health Forms (See the Scout Office)
ONLINE RECHARTERING
Charter Renewal/Rechartering given out yearly by the Scout Office at Round Table.
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In September, our council provides classes in rechartering on-line for charter renewal in
October.
 Your emailed participants packet from this training will have a PDA with step-bystep instructions on how to do online rechartering of your unit’s charter.
 Update the Scout Office’s printout with all your pack’s youth and adults, who are
presently registered.
 An instruction sheet will accompany the renewal papers.
 Identify which youth and adults you wish to reregister.
 Your completed charter renewal application is then submitted to the local council
Memberships and Boy’s Life subscriptions are paid for at this time.
 In the LDS Church, the Rechartering membership fees come from the Church.
 LDS units must seek Boy’s Life magazine subscription money from the parents.
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Ages 6 Through 8 - This edition goes to all Tiger Cubs and Cub Scout
subscribers through age 8.
Ages 9 and 10 - This edition goes to all Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts 9
and older and to all Cub Scout leaders who subscribe.
Ages 11 and Up - This edition goes to all Boy Scout-age subscribers and to
all other Boys' Life subscribers.
Pack Finances
Expenses are the pack operating budget for:
 Activities, Pack Meetings, and Day Camp
• Advancement:
- Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Patches
- Arrow heads and Arrow of Light Patches
- Belt Loops Awards for Webelos
• Boys’ Life magazine
- The magazine is customized by age for each Cub Scout, therefore each Cub
Scout-aged boy should have his own age appropriate magazine.
- LDS units: Money comes from the parents
- Non-LDS units: Money comes from weekly dues.
FINANCING PACK EXPENSES
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In LDS units Re-chartering costs are covered by the LDS Stake, the Bishop writes
out a check.
Non-LDS packs earn money through Scout Office approved money-making
projects. (See Appendix: Unit Money-Earning Application)
LDS packs are allowed only one yearly money–earning project by the Church,
besides the funds from Scout Expo. It too must be approved through the Scout
Office. (See Appendix: Unit Money-Earning Application)
Non-LDS packs are not limited.
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Advancement
DOING ADVANCEMENT ONLINE
 Go to:
http://www.utahscouts.org/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.asp?LinkKey=21775&
orgkey=2206
 It has online training and the steps you must do to complete the advancement
form. It even contains a way to sign the form electronically.
Cub Scout Rank Advancements
Webelos Scout Activity Badges – Used to reach rank advancements
Physical Skills Group
AQUANAUT
ATHLETE
FITNESS
Mental Skills Group
ARTIST
SCHOLAR
SHOWMAN
TRAVELER
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SPORTSMAN
Community Group
CITIZEN COMMUNICATOR, FAMILY MEMBER, READYMAN
Technology Group
CRAFTSMAN ENGINEER
HANDYMAN
SCIENTIST
Outdoor Group
FORESTER
GEOLOGIST
NATURALIST
OUTDOORSMAN
Cub Scout
Academics and Sports Program
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The Cub Scouts Academics and Sports Program is one method of addressing the third
aim of Scouting: the development of physical, mental and emotional fitness. Fitness
includes the body (well-tuned and healthy), the mind (able to think and solve problems),
and the emotions (self-control, courage, and self-respect). As in most activities in Cub
Scouting, this is not meant to be a highly competitive program, instead, the boys are
encouraged to DO THEIR BEST.
The Academic and Sports Program is an optional program for all Cub Scouts. It is not
part of the normal requirements towards ranks, except where used in obtaining various
Webelos activity badges and Wolf Elective 20 (Sports). Its purpose is to assist the Scouts
in learning a new skill, or improving the ones they already posses.
A variety of recognition items are available for the boys (Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, or
Webelos Scouts) who participate in the program. (Adults are NOT awarded with belt
loops or pins.)
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Belt loops are awarded to boys who complete the three belt loop requirements in
an academic subject or sport. Academic belt loops are gold, and Sports belt loops
are silver (except for the Archery and BB-gun Shooting belt loops, which are
brass colored)
Pins are awarded to boys who choose to continue their involvement in an
Academics or Sports area and earn the pin by meeting the appropriate
requirements. Pins are worn on the Cub Scout Academic and Sports letter
The Academic and Sports letter (pictured above) is available to boys for
displaying Academics and Sports pins that Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos
Scouts earn. The letter, a large Blue and Gold "C", representing Cub Scouts can
be worn on a sweater or jacket, or displayed or framed. It does NOT go on the
uniform. There are NO specific requirements for earning the letter, as it is
designed merely to display the pins.
There are also Pocket Certificates, Activity Medals, and Trophies, and the
Participation Emblem (pictured above), which can be awarded as the Pack
decides.
The Cub Scout Academics and Sports program is a supplemental enrichment program
that complements the existing Cub Scout program. The Academics subjects and, Sports
activities allow boys to learn new techniques, increase scholarship skills, develop
sportsmanship - and have fun. Boys participating in the program will be recognized for
enjoying teamwork, developing physical fitness, and discovering and building new
talents. The Academics and Sports program encourages a boy to do his best.
Concepts and Guidelines
The Cub Scout Academics and Sports program is based on the following concepts and
guidelines
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The program supplements the existing advancement and recognition program for
Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts; it does not replace it. The program
is one element of Cub Scouting, as are den and pack meetings, day camp, and
other activities.
All registered Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts have an opportunity
to participate in the Academics and Sports program.
Participation may take place at home, with the family, or within a den, a pack, or
the community.
Adult participation by a parent or adult relative, if possible, is strongly
recommended for Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts and is required for Tiger Cubs.
Emphasis is placed on introducing a boy to a sport or academic subject, allowing
him to participate in it and encouraging him to do his best. The Academics and
Sports program focuses on learning and skill development, not winning.
The primary focus of the program is on scholarship and sportsmanship.
Each Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout will be presented with the
appropriate recognition item for completing the requirements, whether he does so
as an individual Scout, with his family, with his den or pack, or in his school or
community.
The Academics portion of the program covers a variety of subjects, including art,
chess, citizenship, communicating, computers, geography, heritages,
mathematics, music, science, weather, and wildlife conservation.
The Sports portion of the program includes summer and winter sports, indoor and
outdoor sports, active and less-active sports, and team and individual sports.
Cub Scouts who have disabilities may select their own activities and design their
own fitness or academic program with the help of a physician, teacher, or parent.
The Purposes of Cub Scouting
The Cub Scout Academics and Sports program relates directly to the nine purposes of
Cub Scouting:
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Positively influencing a boy's character development and encouraging spiritual
growth
Helping boys develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship
Encouraging good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and body
Improving understanding within the family
Strengthening the ability to get along with other boys and to respect other people
Fostering a sense of personal achievement by helping boys develop new interests
and skills
Showing how to be helpful and do one's best
Providing fun and exciting new things to do
Preparing boys to become Boy Scouts
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Cub Scout Academics Program
Currently, recognition can be earned for the following 17 academic areas:
Art, Astronomy, Chess, Citizenship, Collecting, Communicating, Computers,
Language and Culture, Geography, Geology, Heritages, Map and Compass,
Mathematics, Music, Science, Weather, and Wildlife Conservation
The awards for Astronomy, Collecting, Language and Culture, Geology, and Map and
Compass, were added in September, 2002.
Most of the Academic belt loops (except Collecting) can be used by Webelos Scouts
when working on various Activity Badges. To be used for Webelos Activity Badges, the
belt loops must be earned WHILE a Webelos Scout, even if they had already been earned
by the Cub Scout while a Tiger Cub, Wolf, or Bear. The Science belt loop is required for
the Scientist Activity Badge, and the Citizenship belt loop is required for the Citizen
Activity Badge, which is required for the Webelos Badge.. The others are options for
other pins, as follows:
Linkages between Academics Belt Loops and Webelos Activity
Badges
This list contains only those Webelos Badges which have
requirements that can (or must) be satisfied by earning one or
more Academics Belt Loops.
For a list of ALL Webelos Activity Badges, Click Here.
Earn the
Academics Belt Loop
Art
Astronomy
Chess
Citizenship (required for Activity
badge)
Communicating
Computers
Geography
Geology
Heritages
Language and Culture
Map and Compass
Mathematics
Music
Science (required for Activity
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Get credit toward the
Webelos Activity Badge
Artist
Scientist
Scholar
Citizen
Communicator
Communicator
Traveler
Geologist
Family Member
Scholar
Traveler
Scholar and Engineer
Showman
Scientist
badge)
Weather
Wildlife Conservation
Scientist
Naturalist
Cub Scout Sports Program
Currently, recognition can be earned for the following 23 sports:
Archery, BB-Gun, Badminton, Baseball. Basketball, Bicycling, Bowling, Fishing,
Flag Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Skating, Marbles, Physical Fitness, Roller
Skating, Snow Ski and Board Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis,
Tennis, Ultimate, Volleyball
Before you write us, asking for a new Belt Loop for a different sport, like Karate or
Tackle Football, please read our explanation why they are not included in the
program.
In September, 2002, the awards for Flag Football were added, Skating (roller and ice)
was replaced with separate awards for Ice Skating and Roller Skating, and Skiing was
replaced with Snow Ski and Board Sports. In addition, the requirements for Swimming
and Bicycling were revised.
The Shooting Sports belt loops and pins (Archery and BB Shooting) can only be
earned under BSA range trained supervision. The BB Shooting loop and pin MUST
be earned at a BSA facility range.
The belt loops for the Shooting Sports can be used toward Wolf Electives 20c and 20n.
The Swimming belt loop can be used for the Aquanaut Activity Badge, the Physical
Fitness belt loop can be used for the Athlete Activity Badge, and a number of Sports Belt
loops can be used by Webelos Scouts when working on the Sportsman Activity badge. In
addition to the other requirements for that pin, a Webelos Scout must earn two belt loops
in individual Sports (Badminton, Bicycling, Bowling, Fishing, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice
Skating, Marbles, Physical Fitness, Roller Skating, Snow Ski and Board Sports,
Swimming, Table Tennis, and/or Tennis), and two more in team sports (Baseball.
Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Ultimate, and/or Volleyball) to earn that
Activity Badge. To be used for Webelos Activity Badges, the belt loops must be earned
WHILE a Webelos Scout, even if they had already been earned by the Cub Scout while a
Tiger Cub, Wolf, or Bear.
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Pack Committee Meeting
Agenda
• Meeting called to order-Chair
• Welcome and introduction of new members and guests-Chair
• Approval of previous meeting’s minutes-Secretary
• Reports
– Chartered Organizational Representative
– Cubmaster
– Training Specialist
– Advancement Coordinator
– Webelos Leaders
– Den Leaders
– Secretary
– Treasurer
• Old Business
• New Business
• Announcements
• Adjournment
Old & New Business
This section of the agenda always has to do with planning of upcoming pack meetings.
It also may be about upcoming events such as Day Camp.
To maximize your time use for planning Pack Meetings, use the Three Month Meeting
Plan.
The Three Month Meeting Plan
Using the three month meeting plan helps you plan for success!
Format of the Planning Portion of the Meeting
In Committee Planning Meetings, plan 3 months at a time.
 Example: January, February, & March
Start with the events calendared for the furthermost month away - March
 See what program and activities are called for in that month.
 What resources are needed?
 Who can help?
 Make individual assignments to check on needed items.
Then look at the events for the second month away – February.
 Gather information. Check on the previous individual assignments.
 What is still needed yet to bring this program all together?
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Make additional assignments as needed.
Finally, look at the upcoming events for the next month - January.
 Check on the previous assignments for needed items.
 Adjust plan and resources as needed.
 Polish the plan. Finalize:
o individual assignments
o each needed item
o resources
o times
o places
Who should Attend Pack Planning Meeting?
2nd Counselor in the Bishopric
All Boy Scouts attached to the Pack
2nd Counselor in the Primary
Special Committees of Special Events
Cub Committee Chairman
Any Parent that would like to attend
All adult Cub Scout Leaders
Adult Cub Scout Training
Cub Scout Monthly Schedule
1st week: District Roundtable
3rd week: Cub Committee Meeting . . . Use the three month discussion plan.
4th week: Pack Meeting
Special Leader's Trainings
These training sessions are paid by the ward and taught by the District Scout Office
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Wood's Wisdom for all Webelos Leaders – generally held at District Scout
Camp.
Cub Leader's Basic for all untrained leaders.
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Cub Pow-Wow for all leaders.
Youth Protection
Check with the Scout Office for dates, times, and location of the training you want.
Weather Hazard Training Required
Adult leaders must complete the new Weather Hazard Training course before taking their
units into the outdoors. See below for more information.
Weather conditions — good, bad, and ugly — are an important factor in any outdoor
Scouting activity. The BSA has developed an online "Weather Hazard" training for all
Scout leaders. Completion of this training will be required for a minimum of one adult for
all Scout outings.
How you plan and prepare for the weather can make the difference between a great
outdoor experience, a miserable or cancelled outing, and even injury or death in
hazardous conditions. The Weather Smart training is designed to help you and your
Scouting unit plan and prepare for hazardous weather—to make you, “Weather Smart.”
To take this course, simply login to www.myscouting.org and take the online training
course.
Basic Program Information
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A Cub Scout Year runs from September thru August.
You need to calendar all fund raisers (at least 1) and service projects (at least 2).
Register each leader and each eight year old as they come into the Cub Scout
Program.
o Registration forms are found at the Scout Office.
o LDS units have funding for registration from the Church.
o Other units must get their own funding through fund raisers or each new
leader and boy must pay their own way.
Roundtable
• Roundtable is the first Thursday of each month,
at 7:30 PM, at Canyon View Middle School.
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The district conduct roundtable meetings
For adult leaders, including pack committee members
Each month has a program feature and a training feature
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Get information on upcoming events
Share solutions to common problems
Youth Protection Training & Guidelines
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It is required of all registered Scouters.
New leaders are required to take Youth Protection training before they submit an
application for registration.
The training completion certificate must be submitted with a BSA application
before service with youth begins.
Training must be taken every two years.
If training is not current at rechartering, those Scout Leaders will not be
reregistered.
This training tastefully explores the various forms of child abuse.
To participate in Youth Protection training, this is available at some of the Round
Tables and on-line at www.myscouting.org/.
The BSA offers a training program for adults, which explore the various forms of
child abuse.
It contains a “PG-rated” video presentation and discussion guide, to discuss the
causes, signs, and proper response to, and reporting of child abuse incidents are
explained in detail.
For the protection of yourself, as a leader, and the boys in your pack, every adult
associated with the pack should attend this seminar.
To participate in Youth Protection training, contact your local council district
executive (at the Scout Office) for the next training session.
YOUTH PROTECTION GUIDELINES
Child abuse is a critical problem in America, with several million incidents reported each
year. These include:
 Emotional abuse, which occurs when a young person is continually berated and
denigrated. This causes severely harm is to the youth's self-esteem.
 Physical abuse involves the bodily injury of a child.
 Sexual abuse is any sexual activity between an adult and a child or between
children when there is an unequal distribution of power, as is the case when one
child is significantly older or larger.
The Boy Scouts of America recognizes child abuse as an unacceptable, and has
developed a five-point strategy to combat such abuse:
1. Educate Scouting volunteers, parents, and Scouts to aid in the detection and
prevention of child abuse.
2. Strengthen leader selection procedures to prevent offenders from entering the Boy
Scouts of America leadership ranks.
3. Strengthen policies that create barriers to child abuse within the BSA program.
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4. Encourage Scouts to report improper behavior so that offenders can be identified
quickly.
5. Swiftly remove and report alleged offenders.
If at any time you suspect an instance of child abuse within the Scouting movement, you
must contact your local council Scout Executive immediately. Each Scout Executive has
established contacts with local child protective and law enforcement agencies, and is
aware of procedures to be followed to ensure that children will be protected from any
further abuse.
As a volunteer in Scouting, adult leaders are cautioned not to be investigators of
allegations of child abuse. Reports of suspected abuse can best be handled by trained
professionals working in cooperation with the local council Scout executive. As long as
reports are made in good faith, all states provide immunity from liability to those who
report suspected abuse.
SEXUAL ABUSE
Child molesters - individuals who sexually abuse children.
They do not fit into any profile.
They come from any walk of life, even respected community professionals
May be members of their victims' own families.
Children also sometimes molest other children
With their parents or guardian, all boys joining a Cub Scout pack must complete
parents' guide entitled: How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse in the
first pages of your son’s Cub Scout Handbook..
STANDARDS OF YOUTH PROTECTION
BSA selects the best possible leader.
Policies have been adopted by the BSA provide additional security for youth and to
protect adult leadership from situations in which they may be vulnerable to
allegations of abuse:
 Two-deep leadership. Two registered adult leaders or one registered adult leader
and a parent of a participant, one of whom must be 21 years of age or older, are
required on all trips and outings.
 The chartered organization is responsible for ensuring that sufficient leadership is
provided for all activities.
 One-on-one contact between adults and youth members is not permitted. In
situations that require personal interaction such as a Scoutmaster’s Conference,
the meeting should be conducted in view of at least one other adult.
 Adult leadership must respect the privacy of youth members in situations such as
changing into swimming suits or taking showers at camp. In similar situations,
adults should also protect their own privacy.
 Separate accommodations. When camping, no youth is permitted to sleep in the
tent of an adult who is not that youth's own parent or guardian.
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Councils are strongly encouraged to have separate shower and latrine facilities for
females. When separate facilities are not available, separate times for male and
female use of showers should be scheduled and posted.
No secret organizations. All aspects of Cub Scouting are open at all times for
observation by parents or guardians and pack leaders.
No hazing. Physical hazing and initiations are prohibited by the Boy Scouts of
America and may not be included as part of any Scouting activity.
Appropriate attire. Proper clothing is required for all Scouting activities. Skinnydipping is not condoned by the BSA.
"AWARDS FOR TRAINING, TENURE,
PERFORMANCE, AND DEDICATION"
OVERVIEW
Special awards are available for Cub Scout leaders who complete training, tenure, and
performance requirements. These awards are presented by the local council. All of the
awards require the completion of Fast Start Training, Basic Leader Training for the
position, Youth Protection training, and participation in roundtables or a pow wow or
University of Scouting. Some require additional supplemental training. One or two years
of registered service in the appropriate position is a requirement for each award, and
tenure used for one award may not be used for another.
Embroidered square knots are worn to represent awards.
1. Cubmaster Award: Blue square knot on a yellow background.
2. Cub Scouter Award: Blue and gold square knot on a blue background.
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3. Tiger Cub Den Leader Award: Orange and black square knot on a yellow
background.
4. Cub Scout Den Leader Award: Gold square knot on a blue background.
5. Webelos Den Leader Award: Gold square knot on a yellow background.
The requirements for these awards are explained in detail in chapter 25-1 of the Cub
Scout Leader Book (No. 33221B ©2001) and in the publication Leadership Training
Committee Guide (No. 34169E). As Cub Scout leaders are in the process of earning these
awards, they keep track of the requirements they complete. They should check with their
local council on the application process for receiving the award.
Remember: Dates of service used to earn one key or award cannot be used to earn
another key or award.
Note: Download a copy of the progress records (Adobe Acrobat Reader required) for
each Cub Scout leader recognition award at: http://www.geocities.com/~Pack215/leaderaward-overview.html
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Cubmaster Progress Record
Cub Scouter Progress Record
Tiger Cub Den Leader Progress Record
Den Leader Progress Record
Webelos Den Leader Progress Record
THE CUB SCOUTER AWARD
OVERVIEW
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This award is available to Cub Scouters that complete the training, tenure, and
performance requirements as outlined below.
The Cub Scouter Award is represented by a 'square-knot' insignia as illustrated above
(gold over blue knot on navy field.) Until 2001, this award included a medallion to be
worn on ceremonial occasions. Visit our Leader Insignia pages for information on proper
'knot' placement. This recognition is typically presented with the "Leader Recognition
Plan" certificate (BSA 34107.)
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
Tenure: Complete two years as a registered adult leader in a Cub Scout pack.
Training
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Complete Fast Start Training for your position.
Complete Basic Leader Training for any Cub Scouting position.
Complete Youth Protection training.
During each year of tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout Leader pow
wow or University of Scouting, or attend at least four roundtables.
Performance
Do five of the following:
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Help plan a pack program that results in advancement in rank by a minimum of
50 percent of pack members each year.
Serve as an adult leader related to a pack that earns the national Quality Unit
Award.
Serve as leader of a blue and gold banquet, pinewood derby, space derby,
raingutter regatta, field day, picnic, or other Cub Scout activity.
Give leadership to a promotional effort that results in at least 60 percent of pack
families subscribing to Boys'Life magazine.
Develop or update a Tiger Cub or Cub Scout den activity book listing local places
to go, things to do, costs, distances, etc., for the five Tiger Cub achievements or at
least 12 Cub Scout themes.
Give leadership to planning and conducting a pack service project.
Organize participation of a pack in the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program.
Help conduct two annual pack Friends of Scouting campaigns.
Serve as a leader for members of your pack attending a Cub Scout day camp or
resident camp.
Serve one year as pack trainer, during which time 75 percent of registered pack
leaders complete Basic Leader Training for their positions.
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Leader, please note:
To receive this recognition, keep track of your completion of the steps in earning the Cub Scout leader
award for your position, using the appropriate progress record (Acrobat Reader required). You may only
count tenure for a position in which you are registered, and may not use the same tenure for more than one
award. When you have completed all of the requirements, fill out the application section, have it approved
by your local Pack leadership, and turn in the entire form to your local council service center for district
review and approval.
THE WEBELOS DEN LEADER AWARD
OVERVIEW
This award is available to Webelos Den Leaders that complete the training, tenure, and
performance requirements as outlined below.
The Complete one year as a registered Webelos den leader Award is represented by a
'square-knot' insignia as illustrated above (orange knot on gold field.) Until 2001, this
award included a medallion to be worn on ceremonial occasions. Visit our Leader
Insignia pages for information on proper 'knot' placement. This recognition is typically
presented with the "Leader Recognition Plan" certificate (BSA 34107.)
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
Tenure: Complete one year as a registered Webelos den leader.
Training
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Complete "The New Webelos Den Leader" Fast Start Training.
Complete Basic Leader Training for Webelos den leaders.
Complete Webelos Leader Outdoor Training.
Complete Youth Protection training.
During your tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout leader pow wow or
University of Scouting, or attend at least four roundtables.
Performance
Do seven of the following:
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During at least one program year, have a minimum of 50 percent of the Webelos
Scouts in your den advance in rank (Webelos badge or Arrow of Light Award).
At least once, reregister a minimum of 75 percent of the eligible members of your
den as part of a the pack charter renewal process.
Graduate a minimum of 60 percent of the eligible members of your Webelos den
into Boy Scouting.
Have an assistant den leader or second adult who regularly attends your den's
meetings and activities.
Have a den chief who meets regularly with your den.
Take leadership in planning and conducting two Webelos overnight campouts or
other outdoor den activities each year.
Help plan and conduct a Webelos den-Boy Scout troop joint activity.
Take leadership in planning and conducting a Webelos den service project.
Conduct at least three Webelos den meetings per month, nine months per year, or
follow an optional meeting plan approved by the pack.
Participate with your den in a Webelos day camp or resident camp experience.
Explore three Character Connection activities with your den members in one year.
Hold regular den meeting and den activity planning sessions with your assistant
den leader.
Leader, please note:
To receive this recognition, keep track of your completion of the steps in earning the Cub Scout leader
award for your position, using the appropriate progress record (Acrobat Reader required). You may only
count tenure for a position in which you are registered, and may not use the same tenure for more than one
award. When you have completed all of the requirements, fill out the application section, have it approved
by your local Pack leadership, and turn in the entire form to your local council service center for district
review and approval.
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THE CUBMASTER AWARD
OVERVIEW
This award is available to Cubmasters that complete the training, tenure, and performance
requirements as outlined below.
The Cubmaster Award is represented by a 'square-knot' insignia as illustrated above
(navy knot on gold field.) Until 2001, this award included a medallion to be worn on
ceremonial occasions. Visit our Leader Insignia pages for information on proper 'knot'
placement. This recognition is typically presented with the "Leader Recognition Plan"
certificate (BSA 34107.)
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
Tenure: Serve as a registered assistant Cubmaster for one year and a Cubmaster for one
year, or serve as a registered Cubmaster for two years.
Training
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Complete "The New Cubmaster" Fast Start Training.
Complete Basic Leader Training for Cubmasters.
Complete Youth Protection training.
During each year of tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout Leader pow
wow or University of Scouting, or attend at least four roundtables.
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Performance
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As a Cubmaster or assistant Cubmaster in a pack, earn the national Quality Unit
Award at least twice.
Earn the National Summertime Pack Award at least once.
Plan and conduct pack meetings during each year registered as Cubmaster.
Leader, please note:
To receive this recognition, keep track of your completion of the steps in earning the Cub Scout leader
award for your position, using the appropriate progress record (Acrobat Reader required). You may only
count tenure for a position in which you are registered, and may not use the same tenure for more than one
award. When you have completed all of the requirements, fill out the application section, have it approved
by your local Pack leadership, and turn in the entire form to your local council service center for district
review and approval.
THE CUB SCOUT DEN LEADER AWARD
OVERVIEW
This award is available to Cub Scout Den Leaders that complete the training, tenure, and
performance requirements as outlined below.
The Complete one year as a registered Cub Scout den leader Award is represented by a
'square-knot' insignia as illustrated above (gold knot on navy field.) Until 2001, this
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award included a medallion to be worn on ceremonial occasions. Visit our Leader
Insignia pages for information on proper 'knot' placement. This recognition is typically
presented with the "Leader Recognition Plan" certificate (BSA 34107.)
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
Tenure: Complete one year as a registered Cub Scout den leader.
Training
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Complete "The New Den Leader" Fast Start Training.
Complete Basic Leader Training for Cub Scout den leaders.
Complete Youth Protection training.
During your tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout leader pow wow or
University of Scouting, or attend at least four roundtables.
Performance
Do five of the following:
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During at least one program year, have a minimum of 50 percent of the Cub
Scouts in your den earn the rank for their grade or age (Wolf or Bear).
At least once, reregister a minimum of 75 percent of the eligible members of your
den as a part of the pack charter renewal process.
Graduate a minimum of 60 percent of the eligible members of your den into
Webelos Scouting.
Have an assistant den leader or second adult who meets regularly with your den.
Have a den chief who meets regularly with your den.
Take leadership in planning and conducting a den service project.
Conduct at least three den meetings per month, nine months per year, or follow an
optional plan approved by the pack.
Participate with your den in a Cub Scout day camp or Cub Scout resident camp
experience.
Explore three Character Connection activities with your den members in one year.
Hold regular den meeting and den activity planning sessions with your assistant
den leader.
Leader, please note:
To receive this recognition, keep track of your completion of the steps in earning the Cub
Scout leader award for your position, using the appropriate progress record (Acrobat
Reader required). You may only count tenure for a position in which you are registered,
and may not use the same tenure for more than one award. When you have completed all
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of the requirements, fill out the application section, have it approved by your local Pack
leadership, and turn in the entire form to your local council service center for district
review and approval.
THE TIGER CUB DEN LEADER AWARD
OVERVIEW
This award is available to Tiger Cub Den Leaders that complete the training, tenure, and
performance requirements as outlined below.
The Tiger Cub Den Leader Award is represented by a 'square-knot' insignia as illustrated
above (black over orange knot on gold field with orange border.) Until 2001, this award
was reserved for Tiger Cub Coaches and included a medallion to be worn on ceremonial
occasions. Visit our Leader Insignia pages for information on proper 'knot' placement.
This recognition is typically presented with the "Leader Recognition Plan" certificate
(BSA 34107.)
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
Tenure: Complete one year as a registered Tiger Cub den leader.
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Training
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Complete "The New Tiger Cub Den Leader" Fast Start Training.
Complete Basic Leader Training for Tiger Cub den leaders.
Complete Youth Protection training.
During your tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout leader pow wow or
University of Scouting, or attend at least four roundtables.
Performance
Do all of the following:
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Help with a Tiger Cub roundup for your pack with at least five new Tiger Cub
boy-adult partner teams recruited.
Contact the host team each month and provide support as needed for one year.
Coordinate Tiger Cub den participation in three pack activities.
Graduate at least 60 percent of your Tiger Cubs into a Cub Scout den.
Report on the progress of your Tiger Cub dens at 75 percent of pack leaders'
meetings.
Leader, please note:
To receive this recognition, keep track of your completion of the steps in earning the Cub
Scout leader award for your position, using the appropriate progress record (Acrobat
Reader required). You may only count tenure for a position in which you are registered,
and may not use the same tenure for more than one award. When you have completed all
of the requirements, fill out the application section, have it approved by your local Pack
leadership, and turn in the entire form to your local council service center for district
review and approval.
The Outdoor Program & BSA Policy
TOUR PLANS
Are use to establish high standards of health and safety for your pack and assure parents
and the council that your tour will be wisely planned, safe, and fun.
The Local Tour Plan Application must be filed with the council service center two weeks
in advance of a scheduled trip of less than 500 miles. List all possible drivers in case the
original ones cannot drive.
TRANSPORTATION
Trucks may not be used for transporting boys except inside the cab. Private cars or
licensed buses should be used.
General guidelines are:
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Parental permission granted to the leader, from a parent of each boy.
Seat belts are required for all occupants.
All drivers must have a valid driver's license that has not been suspended or
revoked for any reason. If the vehicle to be used is designed to carry more than 15
persons, including the driver (more than 10 persons, including the driver, in
California), the driver must have a commercial driver's license (CDL).
An adult leader (at least 21 years of age) must be in charge and accompany the
group.
The driver must be currently licensed and at least 18 years of age. Youth member
exception: When traveling to an area under the leadership of an adult (at least 21
years of age) tour leader, a youth member at least 16 years of age may be a driver,
subject to the following conditions:
o Six months' driving experience as a licensed driver (time on a learner's
permit or equivalent is not to be counted).
o No record of accidents or moving violations.
o Parental permission granted to the leader, driver, and riders.
Passenger cars, station wagons, or sport utility vehicles may be used for
transporting passengers, but passengers should not ride on the rear deck of
moving vehicles.
Trucks may not be used for transporting passengers except in the cab.
All driving, except short trips, should be done in daylight.
All vehicles must be covered by automobile liability insurance with limits that
meet or exceed requirements of the state in which the vehicle is licensed. It is
recommended that coverage limits are at least $50,000/$100,000/$50,000. Any
vehicle designed to carry 10 or more passengers is required to have limits of
$100, 000/$ 500, 000/ $100, 000.
Do not exceed the speed limit.
Do not travel in convoy
Driving time is limited to a maximum of 10 hours and must be interrupted by
frequent rest, food, and recreation stops. If there is only one driver, the driving
time should be reduced and stops should be made more frequently.
If you use a pack resource survey to identify willing drivers and ask for their help
well in advance, you should be able to secure the needed cars.
UNAUTHORIZED & RESTRICTED BSA ACTIVITIES
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are banned from program use. ATVs are defined as
motorized recreational cycles with three or four large, soft tires, designed for offroad use on a variety of terrains.
Boxing, karate, and related martial arts-except judo and aikido-are not authorized
activities.
Chainsaws and mechanical log splitters may be authorized for use only by trained
individuals who are over the age of 18, using proper protective gear in accordance
with local laws.
Exploration of abandoned mines is an unauthorized activity.
Varsity football teams and interscholastic or club football competition and activities
are unauthorized activities.
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Fireworks secured, used, or displayed in conjunction with program and activities
is unauthorized except where the fireworks display is conducted under the
auspices of a certified or licensed fireworks control expert.
 The selling of fireworks as a fund-raising or money-earning activity by any group
acting for or on behalf of members, units, or districts may not be authorized by
councils.
Flying in hang gliders, ultralights, experimental class aircraft, hot-air balloons,
parachuting, and flying in aircraft as part of a search and rescue mission are
unauthorized activities.
 Motorized go-carts and motorbike activities are unauthorized for Cub Scout and
Boy Scout programs. All motorized speed events, including motorcycles, boats,
drag racing, demolition derbies, and related events, are not authorized activities
for any program level.
 Participation in amateur or professional rodeo events and councilor district
sponsorship of rodeos are not authorized. The activity commonly referred to as
"war games"-in which individuals shoot paint or dye at one another-is an
unauthorized activity.
Hunting is not an authorized Cub Scout or Boy Scout activity, although hunting
safety is part of the program curriculum. (The purpose of this policy is to restrict
chartered packs, troops, and teams from conducting hunting trips.) However, this
policy does not restrict Venturing crews from conducting hunting trips or special
adult hunting expeditions provided that adequate safety procedures are followed
and that all participants have obtained necessary permits and/or licenses from
either state or federal agencies. While hunter safety education might not be
required prior to obtaining a hunting license, successful completion of the
respective state voluntary program is required before participating in the activity.
Motorized personal watercraft such as jet-skis, are not authorized for use in Scouting
aquatics, and their use should not be permitted in or near BSA program areas.
 Except for (1) law enforcement officers required to carry firearms within their
jurisdiction, and (2) circumstances within the scope of the BSA hunting policy
statement, firearms should not be in the possession of any person engaged in
camping, hiking, backpacking, or any other Scouting activity other than those
specifically planned for target shooting under the supervision of a certified
firearms instructor. (Among the purposes of this policy is to prohibit adult leaders
from bringing firearms on BSA camping and hiking activities or to unit
meetings.)
 Parasailing, or any activity in which a person is carried aloft by a parachute,
parasail, kite, or other device towed by a motorboat or by any other means, is
unauthorized.
 All activities related to bungee cord jumping (sometimes called shock cord
jumping) are unauthorized. For detailed information, consult the Guide to Safe
Scouting.
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CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP
June is Cub Scout Day Camp. It ideally encourages participation of
den and pack leaders to strengthen packs so their boys benefit and
grow with a good outdoor experience. The Camp is an outdoor
experience where Cub Scouts participate in individual and team sports,
games, crafts, explore nature and work on achievements, electives and
badges. Boys have fun in the outdoors -- that’s Cub Scout Day Camp.
The Cub Scout Day Camp program is designed to teach skills and develop attitudes that
make a boy more self-reliant and more at home in the outdoors. He will have fun with a
purpose. The purpose is to build character while providing a memorable experience in
the life of a boy. Make sure your boys get Cub Scouting at its best by attending Cub
Scout Day Camp.
All Cub Scouts -- from this year’s Tiger Cubs to Webelos Scouts -- are encouraged to
attend. Day Camp is usually the first camping experience for a Scout. Boys attend Day
Camp and return home each day. There is no overnight camping. Scouts participate in
outdoor activities centered around a camping theme. Each boy will
receive a shirt to ware at camp and a patch for their regular uniform.
Day Camp is a program of the Utah National Parks Council, Boy Scouts
of America and is made available through each of the Council’s
Districts. It meets the standards of the National Council, BSA and is
inspected annually to assure you of a high quality, successful
camping experience.
For more information about Day Camp opportunities in your area, contact your District
Day Camp Committee, your District Executive.
Planning the Annual Pack Program
GOAL: Outline the entire year’s events for each month.
PLANNING TOOLS OF
THE PATROL LEADER’S
COUNCIL
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Purchase the Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide
for upcoming year.
The various pack awards available along with the
requirements needed to get them.
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• Quality Unit Award
• World Conservation Award
• National Den Award
• Leave No Trace Award
Council Calendar for this year
• Cub Scout Special Events
• The birth date of each Webelos aged boy to plan his Crossing Over
Ceremony
• Adult Leader Training
The boys elementary school calendar
Chartering Organization’s Calendar Ex: LDS Packs: Stake & Ward Calendars
Other Calendars as needed
BSA and Chartering Organization Regulations are consulted to see if the activities
are legal.
NOTE: The Cub Scout Program Helps pack meetings order can be rearranged to
correspond to your regions weather.
Yearly Cub Scout Events to Plan For
August
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Each Committee Member is to read new Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide
and outline pack yearly events calendar.
o Note possible changes to be made.
September
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Hold a yearly calendaring meeting for the Pack Committee.
Plan the whole year. Include:
o Pack Meetings
o Fund Raisers
o Service Projects
o Special Events
o Set goals needed to get the various unit awards such as the Quality Unit
Award.
Set aside part of one Pack Meeting as a Parent’s Meeting.
o Get parents to sign up for:
 Blue and Gold dinner: set-up, clean-up, and decorations committee
 Pinewood Derby: set-up, clean-up, and decorations committees
 Chaperones for Cub Scout Day Camp
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October
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Attend Cub Pow-Wow. It is for all leaders. Fees are paid for by the Ward.
All untrained leaders attend Cub Leader's Basic, the second Saturday of the
month.
Non LDS packs: Set up payment plans for Day Camp (flyers) for participating
parents for Pack Meeting.
Have parents pay all moneys by check preferably which aids in keeping track of
moneys.
Get the packet for rechartering at Roundtable (1st Thursday each month).
Rechartering
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Information is available from the with step-by-step instructions on how to do your
unit’s rechartering on-line.
Rechartering must be done in October.
Remember each leader must have current Youth Protection Training or they
cannot be rechartered.
Training must be repeated every two years.
Gather all moneys for Boy's Life from parents. At Pack Meeting: Get parents to
buy subscriptions to Boy's Life for their boys as stocking stuffers for Christmas.
Pay for the new charter at the Scout Office.
Get a check from the Ward Clerk for rechartering and Quality Unit Award Badges
for adults and boys.
Get a receipt.
Take the receipt back to the Ward Clerk so he can reimbursed from the Stake for
the rechartering.
The Pack Unit signs a contract with the Scouting District Office to extend they’re charter
with them for one more year. Annual fees for the Cub Scout Unit and the Boy's Life
Magazine for each boy are paid for at this time.
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The LDS Church pays for rechartering fees.
Parents pay for Boy's Life Magazine.
Boys Life Magazine is now age appropriate. Each boy should have his own.
Gather all moneys for Boy's Life from parents and a Church check for
rechartering boys and leaders from the church.
Make sure all leaders and boys are registered.
Take the charter to the Scout Office and recharter your unit.
Get a receipt.
Take the receipt back to the 2nd Counselor in the Bishopric so he can get the
money reimbursed from the Stake for the rechartering.
Get the Bishop, Cub Master, and District Commissioner to sign the charter.
Do not procrastinate; do it early!
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November & December
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Will Thanksgiving or Christmas school/community meetings interfere with the
boys coming to Pack Meeting?
Change Pack meeting from the 4th week to the 3rd week of the month.
December
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Pass out Pinewood Derby Kits
Make arrangements to get the race track.
January
Pinewood Derby
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Calendar the event from about noon to nine for setup and event.
Get a decorations committee.
Get two non-partisan judges to call the winners. (Ex: The missionaries)
Use a double elimination racing form.
Boys make and race their derby cars
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Locate or make a Pinewood Derby Race Track
Schedule the building from about noon to nine for set-up and event on your Pack
Meeting night.
Set up the race track several hours before the Pack Meeting.
Get a decorations committee.
Get an awards committee to purchase or make the trophies for the winners and
participants.
Get two non-partisan judges to decide the winners of each race or get the
instrumentation rigged for a computer decided finish. (Ex.: The LDS
Missionaries)
Use a double elimination racing form. – See the Scout Office for racing forms or
make your on large sheets of poster or butcher paper.
 Originally, all boys are listed on the racing form and race each other.
 The boys who lose their race are placed on a duplicate form and race each
other.
 Finally the ultimate winner from the winners and the losers races race each
other for first and second place.
 Third place is the boy who raced the ultimate winner from the winner’s
 race form.
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The Pine Wood Derby Committee
http://www.geocities.com/~pack215/soup-to-nuts.html
A successful and fun Pinewood Derby is highly dependent on the work of the "Pinewood
Derby Committee." Begin to assemble this group of volunteers early in the Scouting year.
It is important to try to bring in several Pinewood 'veterans' to maintain the continuity
you get from 'experienced people' who know what works (and what doesn't.) Conversely,
it is very important to recruit some 'first-timers' as well. They'll be running the Derby in a
couple of years! The following job descriptions illustrate the responsibilities of each
functional position:
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Chairman :
This individual is responsible for all Committee coordination activities. Strong
organizational, motivational, and leadership skills are required here. The
Chairman will typically host two or three meetings in the months prior to the
Derby to collect and coordinate the status of all of the other Committee members,
and to assign/coordinate additional tasks. During the races, the Chairman will also
act as the behind the scenes coordinator of the event, coordinating solutions to all
unforeseen 'emergencies' should (when) they arise.
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Master of Ceremonies :
The MC is the Committee 'mouth' during the Derby. He / she announces all races
and racers, all results, and all other general communications during the event. The
MC also presents all trophies, certificates, and medals to event winners during and
after the Derby. Your Cubmaster is a good bet for the Master of Ceremonies.
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Rules Team :
This team is responsible for the creation, approval, and distribution of the 'car
construction' and 'race procedure' rules. Don not underestimate the importance of
doing a quality job here. The Rules Team can consist of all interested Pinewood
Derby Committee members. Key players in the process is the Derby Chairperson,
the Registration Team, and the Trackmaster Team, even though all committee
members can paticipate.
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Sponsors Team :
The Sponsors Team is responsible to locate local businesses and organizations
that will contribute decoration items, 'giveaways,' and raffle goodies. It is
amazingly simple to get community support for your event. Remember though...
if you are a BSA unit, and you plan to make a profit from your race, a Unit
Money-earning Application form (BSA A-136) must be filled our by the Unit,
and approved by the Council prior to accepting donations of 'goods' from local
businesses. (Adobe Acrobat Reader required to view this form. You can
download it FREE at: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html)
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Construction Clinics Team :
You should run two car construction clinics prior to your Derby. The first about 6
to 8 weeks prior to the races, and the second about 2 to 3 weeks before. These are
hosted by individuals that understand woodworking, tool safety, and Derby car
construction techniques.
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Pit Crew Team :
A team of individuals that come together during the race to assist with wheel /
axle lubrication and any car repairs that might be necessary should cars 'fly' off of
the track, or get dropped, etc. This is also a good 'second job' for your
Construction Clinics Team.
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Track Setup and Repair Team :
Also known as the "Trackmaster Team." Try to get at least one individual to fill
this role for EACH track used for your event. They assemble the tracks and timers
in the weeks before the race, and effect any repairs that might be necessary.
During the races the Trackmasters are also responsible for keeping the tracks fastand-smooth.
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Registration Team :
We typically require that cars be turned in for impound before our Derbies. This
occurs on a Friday and Monday afternoon one week prior to the races. We have
two individuals responsible for check-in, weighing, and conformance to our rules
on duty during this period. These individuals MUST be very familiar with the car
construction rules. This can be a 'tough' job!
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Starters :
Two to three individuals per track are responsible for staging and starting cars,
and ferrying cars from the 'finish-line' to the 'starting-line' during the races.
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Decorations Team :
These individuals are responsible for all Derby-day decorations. This involves
decoration acquisition from purchased sources, and locating businesses that are
willing to donate decorations. Auto parts and tire shops are GREAT sources! On
the eve of Derby day the Decorations Team is responsible for arranging all event
decorations.
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Finishers :
Two to three persons per track are responsible for working the finish-line during
the races. This job involves judging car finish order (as a backup for the electronic
timers) and ferrying cars to the start-line.
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Refreshments Team :
This Team of two or three persons are responsible for the purchase, set-up, and
sale of snacks during the event. Typically, the Pack should take in slightly more
funds than their refreshments outlay.
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Crowd Control / Cub Escorts :
Our Den Leaders are each responsible for helping their Cubs with race day
logistics (and behavior.) They also help with some of the more difficult lessons
that Cubs learn about 'sportsmanship' during the races!
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Results Chart Team :
This year our "Results Chart Team" developed elimination charts based on the
"Perfect-N" method with each car racing the same number of times in each lane,
and each car racing the same number of times against each other car. This method
was used at three levels: the 'Den,' the 'semi-finals,' and the 'finals.' To report
current race statistics to all participants and families, our "Results Chart Team"
developed a large felt-velcro chart that included a personalized velcroed car
symbol for each racer and special areas for each Den and race category. As race
data comes in from the Finish-line Teams, they are reflected on the Results Chart.
This allows participants see what is coming up next and illustrates each Cub's
current status. This REALLY works well! See:
http://members.aol.com/standcmr/pwraces.html
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Awards Team :
The awards team is responsible for developing an award program for the races,
and moving it through an approval process by the Cubmaster and Committee
Chairman. The awards person then purchases trophies and medals, and
coordinates the making of certificates. We award trophies for the six fastest cars,
medals for first thru third place in each Den, and really nice personalized
certificates, pins, patches, etc. for all participants.
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Cleanup Team :
All of our Committee members (and maybe some volunteer parents) help with
post-event cleanup.
February
Scout Sunday
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This event is usually held on the 2nd Sunday of February.
Leaders, Scouts and Cub Scouts are to wear their uniform to church that Sunday.
LDS units - O.K. this with the Bishop in advance through the 2nd Counselor in
the Bishopric.
Blue and Gold Banquet & Awards Night
This is the annual birthday party for the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. It is also a perfect
time to recognize all those that have helped make the Pack excel.
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Get dinner and decorations committees.
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Calendar the event from about noon to nine for set-up, the event, and clean-up.
Figure out the Awards and Invitations for the Blue and Gold Banquet.
Purchase the Pinewood Derby Cars to give out at the Blue and Gold & Awards
Night
Possible Blue and Gold Dinner & Awards Night Formats
1. All Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and their families could be invited. The Scouts and
Cubs could do a joint flag ceremony. The Boy Scout could have a Court of
Honor. Then, the Cub Scouts could get their awards. These could be interspersed
with songs and skits form both groups.
2. Only Cub Scouts and their families should attend. The program would be a flag
ceremony, songs, and skits interspersed between the boys awards and the adult
awards.
3. Use a combination of the two formats.
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Activate the Cub Scout Parent Decorating and Food Committee
Give out Pinewood Derby Cars to the Cubs.
Who should the Cub Committee Chairman invite to the Blue & Gold Banquete:
The bishopric and their families
 The Primary Presidency and their families
 Our District Commissioner and his family
 Our District Executive and his family
 Any Cub Leaders, Bishopric, District Commissioners or Executives that
served our Pack during the last year that have been released, plus their
families.
Who should get Our Pack Thanks Award?
Any Cub Leaders, 2nd Counselor in the Bishopric, 2nd counselor in the Primary district
commissioners or executives that served our pack during the last year that have been
released. It is for any parent who has served on a special committee or was a chaperone
for Cub Day Camp.
March
Scouting for Food - (Service Project)
April
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Cub Leader's Basic for all untrained leaders – the second Saturday of the month.
Cub Scout Day Camp Packet dispersed at Roundtable.
Make a flyer to go to parents to tell about Cub Day Camp
o Get the boys & adult’s T-shirt sizes
o Order shirts: The sizes run two sizes too small.
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At this pack meeting give parents the medical forms needed for their boys to
attend Day Camp. These are to be filled out and returned by May’s Pack
Meeting.
Sign up chaperones and the days they want to go to camp. Must have 5:1 ratio.
May
The first part of May…
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Get Day Camp Medical forms for boys and for chaperones.
Prepare the chaperones & the boys’ Cub Camp Handout with the information
needed for camp.
LDS units - Get a check from the ward clerk for Day Camp fees for each boy who
is attending and for chaperones.
Non LDS Units - Parents are responsible to take their payment into the Scout
Office themselves before the deadline. Or the leaders collect it from the parent.
Or the fees come out of funds raiser moneys.
Latter part of May…
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Distribute copies of the chaperone & the boys Cub Camp Handout items needed
for camp at Pack Meeting,
Collect all Heath Forms. Take extra blanks.
Attend the District Cub Camp Orientation if there is one planned. See the Scout
office for information.
Get the camp information & T-shirts.
Put the name of each boy on his shirt with magic marker on masking tape.
Give the T-shirts to the Cub Leaders at the Pack meeting.
Finalize all chaperones.
June
Cub Scout Day Camp
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1st week is for Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts.
The last week is for Webelos
Preparations for Cub Scout Day Camp
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Get chaperones
Camp moneys all paid in on time.
Have all medical forms in.
Class one medical forms for the boys and chaperones.
Class two medical forms for chaperons and new leaders that are 40 or older.
1. Get the right size of T-shirts for each boy.
2. The adult T-shirts run two sizes too small.
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July & August
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Cub Leader's Basic for all untrained leaders the second Saturday of the July.
Pack Meetings or Outings in July and August help your unit to get the
Summertime Pack Award.
Since 2010, Den and Webelos meetings are held year round. Generally the
summer meetings are sporadically attended by the boys due to vacations and
family reunions.
LDS Units - Get a print out from the Primary Secretary as to the boys who are
seven-years-old boys and will be turning eight from now until the end of next
August. Get their names, birth dates, phone numbers and addresses.
Wood's Wisdom for all Webelos Leaders is often held in August – Check with the
Scout Office to verify when it will be held and where.
Who Should Attend the Pack Planning Meeting?
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2nd Counselor in the
Bishopric
2nd Counselor in the
Primary
Cub Committee
Chairman
Cub Scout Master
Assistant Cub Scout
Master
Webelos Leader
Assistant Webelos Leader
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Assistant Webelos
Leaders
Den Leader Coach
Den Leaders
Assistant Den Leaders
Den Chiefs
Members at Large
Special Committees of
Special Events
Any Parent that would
like to attend
Pack Committee Meeting Agenda
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Meeting called to order by the Cub Committee Chairman
Welcome and introduction of new members and guests done by the Cub
Committee Chairman
Reading and approval of previous meeting’s minutes done by the Secretary
Reports
o Chartered Organizational Representative
o Cubmaster
o Training Specialist
o Advancement Coordinator
o Webelos Leaders
o Den Leaders
o Secretary
Treasurer
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Old Business
New Business
o This section of the agenda always has to do with planning of upcoming
pack meetings. It also may be about upcoming events such as Day Camp.
o To maximize your time use for planning Pack Meetings, use the Three
Month Meeting Plan.
Announcements
Adjournment
Plan for success by using
The Three Month Pack Meeting Plan
Format of the Meeting Plans
At Pack Planning Meeting, plan 3 months at a time.
Example: January, February, & March
Start with the events calendared for the furthermost month away - March
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See what program and activities are called for in that month.
What resources are needed?
Who can help?
Make individual assignments to check on needed items.
Then look at the events for the second month away – February.
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Gather information. Check on the previous individual assignments.
What is still needed yet to bring this program all together?
Make additional assignments as needed.
Finally, look at the upcoming events for the next month - January.
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Check on the previous assignments for needed items.
Adjust plan and resources as needed.
Polish the plan. Finalize:
o individual assignments
o each needed item
o resources
o times
o places
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Special Leader's Trainings
These training sessions are paid by the ward and taught by the District Scout Office
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Wood's Wisdom for all Webelos Leaders
Cub Leader's Basic for all untrained leaders.
Quarterly District Trainings
Cub Pow-Wow for all leaders, generally each October
* * * Call the Scout Office for details. * * *
Monthly Meetings Schedule
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1st week of the month: District Roundtable
o Our Roundtable is the first Thursday of each month, at 7:30 PM, at
Canyon View Middle School.
3rd week of the month: Cub Committee Meeting. . .Use the three month
discussion plan.
4th week of the month: Your Pack Meeting
Important Information
A Cub Scout year runs from September thru August.
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Calendar all service projects (at least 2).
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Calendar all fund raisers (Scout Expo).
Registration
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Get a list of all 7-year-old boys and their birthdays from the Primary Secretary.
Register each 8-year-old and Cub Scout Leader as they come into the program.
Registration forms are found at the Scout Office.
The Outdoor Program & BSA Policy
TOUR PLANS
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Are use to establish high standards of health and safety for your pack and
assure parents and the council that your tour will be wisely planned, safe, and
fun.
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The Local Tour Plan Application must be filed with the council service center
two weeks in advance of a scheduled trip of less than 500 miles. List all
possible drivers in case the original ones cannot drive.
TRANSPORTATION
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Trucks may not be used for transporting boys except inside the cab. Private
cars or licensed buses should be used.
General guidelines are:
Parental permission granted to the leader, from a parent of each boy.
Seat belts are required for all occupants.
All drivers must have a valid driver's license that has not been suspended or
revoked for any reason. If the vehicle to be used is designed to carry more
than 15 persons, including the driver (more than 10 persons, including the
driver, in California), the driver must have a commercial driver's license
(CDL).
An adult leader (at least 21 years of age) must be in charge and accompany
the group.
The driver must be currently licensed and at least 18 years of age. Youth
member exception: When traveling to an area under the leadership of an adult
(at least 21 years of age) tour leader, a youth member at least 16 years of age
may be a driver, subject to the following conditions:
o Six months' driving experience as a licensed driver (time on a learner's
permit or equivalent is not to be counted).
o No record of accidents or moving violations.
o Parental permission granted to the leader, driver, and riders.
Passenger cars, station wagons, or sport utility vehicles may be used for
transporting passengers, but passengers should not ride on the rear deck of
moving vehicles.
Trucks may not be used for transporting passengers except in the cab.
All driving, except short trips, should be done in daylight.
All vehicles must be covered by automobile liability insurance with limits that
meet or exceed requirements of the state in which the vehicle is licensed. It is
recommended that coverage limits are at least $50,000/$100,000/$50,000.
Any vehicle designed to carry 10 or more passengers is required to have limits
of $100, 000/$ 500, 000/ $100, 000.
Do not exceed the speed limit.
Do not travel in convoy
Driving time is limited to a maximum of 10 hours and must be interrupted by
frequent rest, food, and recreation stops. If there is only one driver, the driving
time should be reduced and stops should be made more frequently.
If you use a pack resource survey to identify willing drivers and ask for their
help well in advance, you should be able to secure the needed cars.
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Unit Awards
Journey to Excellence
The Journey to Excellence, is the new performance recognition program, changes the
basic way BSA measures and recognizes success in the Boy Scouts of America by
moving away from measuring process and moving to measuring performance.
National Den Award
The National Den Award recognizes dens that conduct a quality, yearround program. Service projects, Cub Scout Academics and Sports, field
trips, character development, and Cub Scout camping are areas that are
emphasized. Dens earn the award as a team, not as individual den
members. The recognition is a ribbon for the den flag or den doodle.
To earn the National Den Award, a Cub Scout den must
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A. Have at least 50 percent of the den's Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, or
Webelos Scouts attend two den meetings and one pack meeting
or activity each month of the year.
B. Complete six of the following during the year:
1. Use the denner system within the den.
2. In a Tiger Cub den, use shared leadership and rotate the
boy/adult host team.
Have 50 percent of the den go on three field trips per year. A field trip
may be used in place of a den meeting.
As a den, attend a Cub Scout day camp, Cub Scout or Webelos Scout
resident camp, or a council family camping event with at least 50 percent
of the den membership.
Conduct three den projects or activities leading to a Character Connections
discussion.
As a den, participate in at least one of the Cub Scout Sports programs.
As a den, participate in at least one of the Cub Scout Academics programs.
Have 50 percent of the den participate in a den conservation/resource
project.
Have 50 percent of the den participate in at least one den service project.
Once the requirements are completed as stated, the signed National Den Award
application is sent to the local council service center where the ribbon can be obtained.
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An application for the National Den Award may be downloaded from the Cub Scout
forms page at: http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/download/forms.html
National Summertime Pack Award
A pack can qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award certificate and
streamer by planning and conducting three pack activities—one each in June,
July, and August. This award can be an incentive for greater attendance at your
summer pack activities.
Qualifying packs receive a colorful streamer for their pack flag. Dens with an
average attendance of at least half their members at the three summer pack events
will be eligible for a colorful den participation ribbon. Boys who participate in all three
pack events are eligible to receive the National Summertime Pack Award pin, which they
can wear on the right pocket flap of their uniform.
The purpose of the National Summertime Pack Award is to encourage packs to provide a
year-round program by continuing to meet during the time periods when school is out of
session for several weeks or months. If a pack is in a "year-round school" (or is part of a
home-school association), the pack could earn the Summertime Pack Award by having a
special pack activity during those breaks.
An application for the National Summertime Pack Award may be downloaded from the
Cub Scout forms page.
CUB SCOUT
WORLD CONSERVATION
AWARD
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The World Conservation Award is worn on the uniform shirt,
centered on the right pocket as a TEMPORARY patch.
Only ONE Temporary patch may be worn at a time, but Cub or Webelos Scouts may
wear the Progress Through Ranks (Immediate Recognition) or Webelos Compass Points
Emblem suspended from the right pocket button in addition to any temporary patch sewn
on the pocket.
The World Conservation Award provides an opportunity for individual Cub Scouts, Boy
Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers to "think globally" and "act locally" to preserve
and improve our environment. This program is designed to make youth members aware
that all nations are closely related through natural resources and that we are
interdependent with our world environment.
The Cub Scout version of the World Conservation Award can be earned by Wolf or Bear
Cub Scouts, and by Webelos Scouts.
This award can be earned only once while you are in Cub Scouting
(i.e. as either a Wolf Cub Scout, a Bear Cub Scout, or as a Webelos Scout).
As a Wolf Cub Scout, you can earn the Cub Scout World Conservation Award by doing
the following:
1. Complete achievement #7 - Your Living World
2. Complete all Arrow Points in 2 of the following 3 Electives:
o #13 - Birds
o #15 - Grow Something
o #19 - Fishing
3. Participate in a den or pack conservation project in addition to the above
As a Bear Cub Scout, you can earn the Cub Scout World Conservation Award by doing
the following:
1. Complete achievement #5 - SHARING YOUR WORLD WITH WILDLIFE
2. Complete all requirements in 2 of the following 3 electives:
o #2 - Weather
o #12 - Nature Crafts
o #15 - Water and Soil Conservation
3. Participate in a den or pack conservation project in addition to the above
As a Webelos Scout, you can earn the Cub Scout World Conservation Award by doing
the following:
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2.
3.
4.
Earn the Forester activity badge.
Earn the Naturalist activity badge.
Earn the Outdoorsman activity badge.
Participate in a den or pack conservation project.
Leave No Trace
Awareness Award
The Leave No Trace Awareness Award is worn on the uniform shirt,
centered on the right pocket as a TEMPORARY patch.
Only ONE Temporary patch may be worn at a time.
Cub Scout Leave No Trace Pledge
I promise to practice the Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines wherever I go:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Plan ahead.
Stick to trails.
Manage your pet.
Leave what you find.
Respect other visitors.
Trash your trash.
Tiger Cub Scout Requirements
1. Discuss with your leader or parent/guardian the importance of the Leave No Trace
frontcountry guidelines.
2. Complete the activities for Achievement 5, Let's Go Outdoors.
3. Participate in a Leave No Trace-related service project.
4. Promise to practice the Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines by signing the
Cub Scout Leave No Trace Pledge.
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5. Draw a poster to illustrate the Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines and display
it at a pack meeting.
Wolf Cub Scout Requirements
1. Discuss with your leader or parent/guardian the importance of the Leave No Trace
frontcountry guidelines.
2. On three separate outings, practice the frontcountry guidelines of Leave No
Trace.
3. Complete Achievement 7, "Your Living World."
4. Participate in a Leave No Trace - related service project.
5. Promise to practice Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines by signing the Cub
Scout Leave No Trace Pledge.
6. Draw a poster to illustrate the Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines and display
it at a pack meeting.
Bear Cub Scout Requirements
1. Discuss with your leader or parent/guardian the importance of the Leave No Trace
frontcountry guidelines.
2. On three separate outings, practice the frontcountry guidelines of Leave No
Trace.
3. Complete Achievement 12, "Family Outdoor Adventures."
4. Participate in a Leave No Trace - related service project.
5. Promise to practice Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines by signing the Cub
Scout Leave No Trace Pledge.
6. Draw a poster to illustrate the Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines and display
it at a pack meeting.
Webelos Scout Requirements
1. Discuss with your leader or parent/guardian the importance of the Leave No Trace
frontcountry guidelines.
2. On three separate outings, practice the frontcountry guidelines of Leave No
Trace.
3. Earn the Outdoorsman activity badge.
4. Participate in a Leave No Trace - related service project.
5. Promise to practice Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines by signing the Cub
Scout Leave No Trace Pledge.
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6. Draw a poster to illustrate the Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines and display
it at a pack meeting.
Cub Scout Leader Requirements
1. Discuss with your den's Cub Scouts or your pack's leaders the importance of the
Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines.
2. On three separate outings demonstrate and practice the frontcountry guidelines of
Leave No Trace.
3. Participate in presenting a den, pack, district, or council awareness session on
Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines.
4. Participate in a Leave No Trace-related service project.
5. Commit yourself to the Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines by signing the
Cub Scout Leave No Trace Pledge.
6. Assist at least three boys in earning Cub Scouting's Leave No Trace Awareness
Award.
7.
Religious Emblems
for Cub Scouts
"A Scout is reverent." All Scouts show this by being faithful in their duty to God. Some
go further and give special service. This can qualify them for a religious emblem. Such
an emblem is not a Scouting award. It is conferred on a Scout by his religious leader.
Each faith has its own requirements for earning its emblem. Listed below are the TIGER
CUB, CUB SCOUT, AND WEBELOS SCOUT emblems and where to find out about
them. Before writing or visiting your local council service center, check with your
religious leader. (Unless indicated otherwise below, awards listed may be earned by both
Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts, but not by Tiger Cubs)
Most of the awards consist of bar pins, ribbons, and pendants, and are worn on the
uniform above the left pocket on formal occasions. In addition, the Religious Emblem
Square knot, shown at the top of this page, may be worn on the uniform over the left
pocket by youth or adults who earned any of the religious awards. One or more miniature
devices are affixed to the knot to indicate which level(s) of the award was earned. For
more information on the Youth Religious Emblem square knot patch.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Religious Award
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For Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts the Religious Award is the:
Faith in God
Other Religions - Religious Awards
Heart of Scouting Award for Cub Scouting
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The activities below help Cub Scouts learn more about their duty to God. These
activities also help them increase their desire to do their duty to God.
The Heart of Scouting patch for Cub Scouts patch has a blue border and is worn on the
right shirt pocket of the uniform. It represents a Cub’s commitment to put “my duty to
God” first in his life.
Requirements
Complete five of the following activities:
1. Identify someone who is honest and trustworthy. Tell Akela why being trustworthy
and honest are a big part of doing one’s duty to God.
2. Visit a place that your family believes is a sacred place (such as a church,
synagogue, cemetery, or a mountaintop). After your visit, talk with your parents how
showing reverence in a sacred place demonstrates your duty to God.
3. After saying prayers for one week tell Akela how prayer has helped you feel closer
to God.
4. Participate in a discussion about how choosing good media (movies, music TV
etc.) can help us live our duty to God. Tell why too much, poor quality or
inappropriate media interferes with our ability to be close to God. Write three
personal rules your family can use to help when choosing media.
5. Tell Akela something kind you did recently for someone else. Explain how you did
this cheerfully, showing Scout spirit. Tell how it made you feel about yourself and
how you think God feels when you help others.
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6. Describe to Akela what bad language is and why the use of profanity shows
disrespect for God. Explain how others can be offended by the use of profanity.
* Requirements may be signed off by a parent, Scout leader, or religious leader.
Resources to Help You Do Your Job
Cub Scout Leader Book
Some of the contents covered in this book include: introduction to
new CS families of various programs, CS purposes, methods, and
ideals, character development, family involvement and the history
of Cub Scouting. This book also covers topics such as the
organization of Cub Scouting, policies, pack relationships, Den
and Pack management, Pack finances, proper uniforming and
insignia, health and safety.
There is an in-depth leader section covering program planning,
training, awards, youth protection and Leadership enhancements.
Also covered are various activities for Den and Packs as well as
family programs and Cub Scout Camping.
Cub Scout Leader How-To Book
Activities, illustrations and how-to advice. An
indispensable resource for new and veteran Cub Scout
Leaders.
Filled with games, tricks, puzzles, crafts, stunts, skits, puppets, and
out door fun
Cub Scout Ceremonies for Dens and
Packs
This book has been updated with a new
cover. There are no content changes
from previous version.
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It contains numerous excellent den and
pack ceremonies.
Cub Scout Songbook
Packed with fun songs Cubbies love to
sing for Den and Pack Meetings
Cub Scout Leader Specific Training
This video tape is for use with the book Cub Scout Leader Specific Training, No
34875. Designed for Cubmasters, Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders,
Webelos den leaders, and pack committee members. Includes three sections: "Pack
Organization," "Advancement in Cub Scouting," and "Pack Program Planning."
Format: VHS Running Time: 18:51
Webelos Leader Guide
The basic book for Webelos Scouts and their leaders has explanations of the
activity badge programs and has references to the new oval Webelos badge, the
revised Cub Scout Leader How-To Book, and the Ethics in Action program.
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