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Asst. District Commissioner-Cub Scouting

Michelle Ekins 435-882-9919

Roundtable Commissioner Debby Martin 435-228-8859

Commissioner Section Lori Duke 435-830-8713 Teresa McRae 435-830-1296

Committee Section Cindie Williams 435-849-6956 Melissa Wallace 435-496-0283

Cubmaster Section Brenda Oliphant 435-882-2020 Dennette Anderson 435-830-5844 Delitra Talbot 435-884-4422 Alan Gifford

Den Leader Section Adam Mauchley 435-901-1061 John Talbot 435-884-4422 Virginia Graff 435-849-3804

Webelos Section Alicia Chadwick 435-830-9020 Ben Oliphant 435-882-2020

R.P. Warby 801-935-0537 District Executive & Council

Kevin Stewart/Council 801-582-3663 Scout Shop

McBeths-Tooele 435-882-4613 Foothill Shop 801-349-3760

November 2016 Scout Law-Courteous Cub Scout Theme-Cubs in Shining Armor

A Scout knows good manners make it easier for peo-ple to get along together. The word “courteous” is an old English word that comes from the time of knights. Many associate chivalry and graciousness with a knight in shining armor because of their code of conduct. The knight’s code of conduct extols these virtues, ensuring that a Cub Scout in shining armor will exhibit courtesy to all.

Deseret Peak District #8 October 2016 Cub Scouting Newsletter

Scout Law– Courteous THEME –Cubs in Shining Armor

Roundtable-Thurs., 11/3, 7:30 PM, TJHS, PAGE 2

McBeths/Tooele Scout Shop-PAGE 2

Song, Skit, Run On & Cheers Policy-PAGE 2

College Cub Scouting-Saturday, 11/12-PAGE 3

Campfire Program Planning-PAGE 3

Roundtable Blue & Gold Idea Night-PAGE 4

Cub Scout Roundtable Patch-PAGE 5

Giveaway B&G flyer-PAGE 7

Upcoming Information

Do You Know? The BSA National Charter and Bylaws contain the BSA Declaration of Religious Principles. Key

provisions include: “The Boy Scouts of America maintains that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen with-out recognizing an obligation to God. The activities of the members of the Boy Scouts of America shall be carried on under conditions which show respect to the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion, as required by the 12th point of the Scout Law, Reverent. A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He re-spects the beliefs of others. The Boy Scouts of America, therefore, recognizes the religious element in the training of the member, but it is absolutely nonsectarian in its attitude toward that religious training. In no case where a unit is connected with a church or other distinctively religious organization shall members of other denominations or faith be required, because of their membership in the unit, to take part in or observe a religious ceremony distinctly unique to that organization or church. All Scouts now say the Scout Oath and Law, which include “duty to God” and “a Scout is Reverent.” The new Cub Scout requirements contain a duty to God element at every rank. Each Cub Scout handbook includes a series of age appropriate nonsectarian activities that help boys learn and demonstrate their duty to God. Each Cub Scout handbook also includes a discussion about the importance of religion in the boy’s life, together with examples of ways the boy can complete his duty to God requirement. Bear and Webelos ranks include an option for the Cub Scout to complete his duty to God requirement by earning the religious emblem for his age and faith. Since not all faiths have a religious emblem, and since not all congregations offer them, both the Bear and Webelos ranks have an alternate way to complete the duty to God requirement. If a Scout’s faith uses the same religious emblem for fourth and fifth grades, and if the Scout earns it as a Bear, he will need to complete the alternate requirement as a Webelos Scout.

Roger Ekins, District Commissioner Michelle Ekins, Assistant District Commissioner-Cub Scouting

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Join us at 8:30 PM for Closing Ceremony for awards, reminders, drawings & your

reward for coming! It pays to join us & get the info

needed to access Rewards on the website—

deseretpeakcubscouting.com Click on REWARDS

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TOOELE SCOUT SHOP

Did you know there is a place in Tooele that takes registration forms, has Scouting supplies, and

patches available for purchase? McBeths donate their time and part of their

home for all of us! It is known as Tooele Scout Shop. The only benefit they get is your

courteous thank you!

You can reach them at 882-4613 134 W. 400 S., in Tooele (McBeths)

Call ahead of time to make sure they are available

to help you. They do deserve to have a life

outside their home. They are Scouters after all.

They are not available 24/7, but almost.

McBeths also schedule the use of the Tooele Wigwam.

Do you have the lucky News-

letter? Look through the

newsletter for our

Golden Paw, if it’s there you

are the winner tonight, prize

awarded at closing.

If you have Cub Scouting questions as sometimes happens, you are welcome

to contact us by email or phone.

Michelle Ekins webelos9919@live.com

435-882-9919

Debby Martin debbylmartin@gmail.com

435-228-8859

Youth Protection Training

Remember... "Youth Protection Train-ing" is a requirement BEFORE an

adult can register in any position and must be re-taken as it expires every

two years. It is available online at

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the day of roundtable and find out what to bring that night for your chance to play and win?

If you bring the required item, make sure to put your name in the Make A Deal container for

your chance to have your name drawn out to play for great prizes.

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Cub Scout Campfire Programs: Much More than S’mores! This is the time of year that Cub Scout packs should be conducting their annual program planning meet-ings. A valuable element to include in the annual plan is a campfire, whether it is a separate pack meet-ing or possibly part of a pack camp out. Just as they are for Boy Scouts, pack campfires are a great way encourage the creativity of each Scout and to develop youth leadership skills, as well as a time to relax, unwind, and enjoy the experience of being in the outdoors. A successful campfire should contain fun, entertainment, fellowship, action, ad-venture, training, and inspiration. The time-tested formula for having a successful campfire is to include the Four S’s: Songs, Stunts, Sto-ries, and Showmanship. Leaders should consider a safe campfire area, how to encourage participation by all boys, and most of all, encourage everyone to have safe fun. To ensure that only appropriate materials are used, all materi-als should be prescreened. Cubmasters can help den leaders promote advancement for their boys by recognizing the various re-quirements that can be accomplished during a campfire. For example, the following Adventure require-ments are necessary for advancement at each appropriate level: Tiger— Tigers in the Wild 5. Participate in an outdoor pack meeting or pack campout campfire. Sing a song and act out a skit with your Tiger den as part of the program. Wolf – Call of the Wild 6. On the campout, participate with your family or den in a campfire show. Pre-pare a skit or song, and then present it at the campfire for everyone else. Wolf – Howling at the Moon 3. Work together with your den to plan, prepare, and rehearse a campfire program to present to your families at a den meeting. 4. Practice and perform your role for a pack camp-fire program. Bear – Bear Necessities 2. Attend a campfire show, and participate by performing a song or skit with your den. Bear – Roaring Laughter 6. Practice at least two run-ons with your den, and perform them at a pack meeting or campfire program. Arrow of Light Adventure: Camper 4. On a pack campout, work with your den leader or another adult to plan a campfire program with the other dens. Your campfire program should include an impressive opening, songs, skits, a Cubmaster’s minute, and an

inspirational closing ceremony. Webelos Scouts will be more successful in their planning their campfire if

their leader helps them use the Campfire Program Planner, which can be found at http://

www.scouting.org/forms.aspx

There are two parts to the tool, one for general planning, and a second for detailed planning of a specific

campfire’s program, i.e., skits, songs, etc., as well as responsibilities, ranging from emcee to fire safety

and cleanup. A campfire is a great activity for the pack. It will encourage advancement, engage all Cub

Scouts, and bring families together. It is also a great time to get everyone outdoors and to enjoy the

beauty of nature.

September-October 2016 Advancement News

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December 1, 2016

7:30 PM TJHS, 411 W. Vine St., Tooele

If you have already planned your B & G you can still use these ideas for other events or pack meetings.

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