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CUB SCOUT LEADER QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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An Introduction...or, "first step towards a heathy Pack"
Chartered Organization RepresentativeA communications pipeline role
Pack Committee ChairpersonGuiding the Pack's business.
Pack Committee FunctionsThe Chairman's cabinet.
CubmasterAkela!
Assistant CubmasterBaloo!
Pack TrainerKeeping the team up to date
Tiger Cub Den Leader"What's Up, Tiger Cub?"
Cub Den Leader"A few hours a month. Honest!"
Assistant Cub Den LeaderA BIG job!
Webelos Den LeaderBoy Scout preppie!
Assistant Webelos Den LeaderAssistant Boy Scout Preppie.
Cub Den ChiefThe BIG guy with red epaulets
Webelos Den Chief"Hey Webelos, Be Prepared!"
The DennerBig helper! Cool braids!
Activity Badge CounselerThey know their stuff.
Troop Webelos Resource PersonThe Bridge-Builder!
Pack Organization ChartYup! Another org chart!
Leader Recognition PlanAward requirements for Cubbers.
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INTRODUCTION
Several leadership positions are necessary for a Cub Scout pack to function properly and successfully. (See the Pack Organization Chart on page 7-1 of the Cub Leaders Book or here.) Descriptions of the leadership positions related to Cub Scouting are provided within these pages.
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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Updated 15nov01 perThe Cub Scout Leader's Book
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The Virtual Cub Leader's Handbook
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"Helping You Deliver The Promise!"
NEWSFLASH !
The "NEW" Tiger Cubs ProgramAn introduction to Cub Scouting!
The NEW Academics & Sports Program!All requirements, plus resources and more!
The History of Cub ScoutingSeventy years of discovery.
The Birth of "Cubbing"The New Younger Boy Program - 1930!
Women in Cub ScoutingA historical perspective
Our Awesome Clipart!Badge Scans, and Original Artwork
BSA Crime Prevention ProgramTake a Bite Out of Crime!
Cub Advancement Tracker Tool!Don't miss those recognitions!
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The World Friendship Fund PatchHelp Scouting in disadvantaged countries!
Pinewood Derby ManiaAn American Cub Scout Phenomenon!
The NEW Webelos Scout BookWhat are the differences?
The Virtual Requirements GuideAll Cub Scout rank requirements!
Rechartering Your UnitYour license to run with the Pack!
The Quality Unit AwardFor a quality program execution.
Wildlife Tracking & StalkingLord Baden-Powell's pride!
Meeting Dazzlers for Leaders!Mega-resources for better meetings!
Leader Recognition PlanAward requirements for Cubbers.
The Virtual Uniform & Insignia GuideSet the example for your Pack
Pack Leadership RolesJob Descriptions for our Leaders
Cool Scout LinksAdd your Site's Link to this page!
Nat'l Pack Summertime AwardFor a year-round program.
Conservation Good Turn ProgramWorking to enhance the environment.
National Scout ResourcesBSA's Site Map & Fact Sheets
Planning Blue & Gold BanquetsHappy 89th Birthday, Scouting!
BSA Family Program & AwardStrong Families = Strong Scouts
Scouting NetiquetteFrom the 1998 JOTI Netiquette Team!
Cubs On SubsAn Adventure Overnighter !
Cub Scout CampingOur camping resources & camp-sites.
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NEWSFLASH ! - IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION
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YOUTH AND ADULTS CAN EARN NEW BSA PHYSICAL FITNESS AWARD
The new BSA Physical Fitness Award offers adult leaders and youth members a program for increased fitness awareness, improved exercise habits, and a healthier diet.
All Scouts and Scouters who successfully complete the requirements may wear a special recognition pin and patch purchased through their local council. Scout leaders are encouraged to set an example for youth by earning the award.
A key figure in the process of earning the award is a fitness mentor, an individual recognized and trained in activity education and identified by the local Scout council's health and safety, risk management, or training committee. (Mentors may include merit badge counselors for any physical activity-oriented merit badge.)
Scouters and mentors beginning the program will receive from local councils a copy of the pocket Leader's Fitness Card, containing a checklist for completing requirements.
Requirements include establishing and carrying out a plan for achieving improvement over time in activities that reflect the seven major components of fitnessÑposture (personal posture chart), accuracy (softball throw), strength (sit-ups), agility (side steps), speed (distance dash), balance (squat stands), and endurance (squat thrusts).
Other requirements include obtaining a cardiovascular fitness evaluation, giving a presentation on fitness to a youth group, and demonstrating knowledge of proper equipment and safety considerations for different activities. Resources for youth earning the BSA Physical Fitness Award can be found in the advancement requirements for fitness activities in the Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing programs. Such advancement activities include bicycling, hiking, swimming, many types of sports, and more.
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TWO BADGES NOW AVAILABLE FOR WEBELOS SCOUTS
For years, Webelos Scouts have been able to wear either a blue uniform or a tan-and-olive uniform. However, regardless of the shirt's color, they could wear only a blue diamond-shaped Webelos badge (No. 00043).
Now, a new tan oval-shaped badge (No. 80375) has been introduced for the tan uniform shirt. Unlike the blue diamond badge, the new oval badge is not worn with arrow points or rank badges from the Tiger, Wolf, or Bear programs.
The blue diamond-shaped badge can still be worn on a tan shirt as well as on a blue shirt. In both cases, it is grouped with other badges of rank on the left pocket.
CUB SCOUT LEADER TRAINING NEWS PACK TRAINER IS A NEW CUB SCOUT LEADERSHIP POSITION
Less than half of the registered leaders in Cub Scout packs have completed basic training for their positions. To improve this record, the Cub Scout position of pack trainer is being introduced.
The pack trainer:
● must meet BSA membership requirements, be at least 21 years of age, and register with the Boy Scouts of America 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.)
● is selected by the pack committee, with the approval of the chartered organization.
● should be trained in a Trainer Development Conference and, of course, have completed a training session before teaching one.
The pack trainer is responsible for:
● conducting orientation of new families and new pack leaders. ● training each new leader and pack committee member for his or her specific
position, using material in the training manuals New Leader Essentials (BSA No. 34870) and Cub Scout Leader Specific Training (No. 34875).
● encouraging pack leaders to attend ongoing training, such as roundtable; pow wow or University of Scouting; outdoor training; Youth Protection training; and
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Wood Badge. ● staying current with training materials and program updates. ● keeping track of pack training records.
NO CHANGES IN WEBELOS LEADER OUTDOOR TRAINING
Release of new Basic Leader Training materials has resulted in some confusion regarding the status of Webelos Leader Outdoor Training.
There are no changes in Webelos Leader Outdoor Training. The course outline is in the publication Cub Scout Leader Training (BSA No. 34700).
Webelos Leader Outdoor Training is supplemental training and is not required for a Webelos leader to be considered "trained." It is, however, a requirement for earning the Webelos Den Leader Award.
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TIGER CUBS - The Virtual Cub Scout Leader's Handbook
- THE NEW TIGER CUB PROGRAM - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE EXCITEMENT OF CUB SCOUTING
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WHAT IS "TIGER CUBS?"
Your boy is growing up fast. Just look at how quickly he outgrows his clothes! Ten years from now, he'll be 16 or 17 years old. Wow!
As he is growing, you can give him something that can help him develop self-assurance as he builds respect for other people. And he and you will both have fun doing it.
This adventure with him begins with Tiger Cubs - a program of exciting indoor and outdoor activities just right for a boy who is in first grade and/or is 7 years old. You are there with him as his support and guide, but you don't do things for him. He will learn by doing things himself. And as he learns and grows, your relationship with him will grow, too.
At the end of the school year, he will graduate into a Wolf Cub Scout den. Later, he will be in a Bear den, and then he'll become a Webelos Scout.
Tiger Cubs BasicsA few things you need to know.
Tiger Cub MeetingsGetting together with your Den
Tiger Den LeadershipThe "shared leadership" concept.
Tiger UniformingSo they'll know you're Tigers!
Tiger Advancement PlanRecognizing accomplishments.
Earning the Tiger BadgeTraveling the Tiger Cub Trail
The Tiger Cub "Belt Totem"Recognizing achievements
Tiger Cub ElectivesAdditional Tiger challenges
Tiger "Achievement Tracker"A GREAT free tool for the leaders!
Tigers Then and NowProgram Changes & History
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The Virtual Cub Scout Academics & Sports Guide
CUB SCOUT ACADEMICS & SPORTS A Virtual Requirements Guide
- SCHOLARSHIP LEADS TO ADVENTURE -- SPORTSMANSHIP LEADS TO OPPORTUNITY -
The "Sports and Academics" program for the new millenium is now referred to as the "Academics and Sports" program. An unimportant factoid you say? Not really! With four new Academics loop/pin awards, and a bottom to top re-design, the new incarnation of the "Sports and Academics" program warrants a new name!
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An Introduction to the ProgramEverything you need to know.
New Program ChangesWhats NEW, and what has changed
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Cub Scout Shooting SportsSome changes and new rules.
Program Recognition ItemsPins, loops, patches, & more!
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The SPORTS Den Reporting FormDownload here! Adobe Acrobat required.
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======== ACADEMICS BELT LOOPS and PINS ========Art | Chess | Citizenship | Communicating | ComputersGeography | Heritages | Mathematics | Music | Science
Weather | Wildlife Conservation
========== SPORTS BELT LOOPS and PINS ========Archery | Badminton | Baseball | Basketball | BB Shooting
Bicycling | Bowling | Fishing | Golf | GymnasticsMarbles | Physical Fitness | Skating | Skiing | Soccer
Softball | Swimming | Table Tennis | Tennis | Ultimate | Volleyball
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THE EVOLUTION OF CUBBINGA 90 YEAR CHRONOLOGY
Boys participating in an experimental Cub program in 1925!
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A "YOUNGER BOY PROGRAM"FOR A "YOUNGER BOY PROBLEM"
The "Cubbing Program" was introduced by the Boy Scouts of America in 1930, but its roots go all the way back to the first days of Scouting. With the early success of the Boy Scouts for boys 12 and over, there was popular demand for a "younger boy program" for the siblings of Scouts. Because of concerns that a younger boy program might have a negative effect on the fledgling Boy Scouts program, the BSA was very careful in their dealings with this "younger boy problem." (See Scouting Magazine article on "Cubbing" June 1930)
In 1916, Sir Robert Baden-Powell introduced the "Wolf Cub" program for younger boys. This program soon found its way to numerous communities in the Americas. There were also other 'younger boy' organizations such as the "Little Lodge" of the "Woodcraft Indians," the "Boy Pioneers," and the "Boy Rangers." Some BSA Boy Scout Troops were also sponsoring unofficial "Junior Troops" and "Cadet Corps."
Finally, after 20 years of Boy Scouting in America, "Cubbing" was introduced! What has followed has been nothing short of phenomonal! Boasting over 50,000,000 members since its inception, no program in history has had the far ranging impact on American youth than Cubbing and Cub Scouting have!
The following is a condensed history of Cubbing in America. From then, to now.......
● 1910 Boy Scouts of America incorporated on February 8, national Executive Board formed. Baden-Powell visited America to talk with leaders. President Taft became the first honorary president of the BSA; the first honorary vice-president was Theodore Roosevelt.
● 1911 At the urging of the national Executive Board of the BSA, Ernest Thompson Seton develops prototype "Cubs of America" program with "Cub Moms" and a motto of "We do our best." This program was shelved due to a "tremendous upheaval" within the
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BSA.
● 1912 Boys' Life magazine became official publication.
● 1913 First local councils were chartered.
● 1916 Wolf Cubbing becomes an official part of the British Scouting with the publication of Robert S. S. Baden-Powell's "The Wolf Cub Handbook."
● 1918 Unofficial Wolf Cub Packs appear in Butte, MN, Stamford, CT, Paris TX and other locations. James E. West, Chief Scout Executive, secured the rights for the American printing of British Wolf Cub Handbook for sale to unofficial US Wolf Cub packs. This book was sold by the BSA for 10 years before the introduction of Cubbing.
● 1920 The first National Training Conference for Executives emphasized the need for a younger boy program. First world jamboree in England.
● 1924 The national Executive Board proposes the "adoption of a younger boy program at the earliest date, should be kept entirely distinct from Scouting, should prepare for graduation into the Scout movement."
● 1925 William D. Murray was named chairman of a committee to look into the younger boy program. Dr. John N. Finley and Dr. Jeremiah W. Jenks were named to the committee. All were members of the BSA national Executive Board.
● 1926 First Silver Buffalo Award presentations made to Lord Baden-Powell and to the unknown Scout whose Good Turn brought Scouting to America.
● 1927 A portion of a Laura Spelman Rockefeller grant of $50,000 supported research and development project on the younger boy program. Dr. Huber William Hurt was named full-time executive for the committee, which was to "report to the national Executive Board at the earliest date."
● 1928 The fifth National Training Conference for Scout Executives
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held at Cornell University generated intense interest in the younger boy program. Experimental Cub units were started in each of the 12 regions of the National Council. In all, 106 locations were sanctioned for experimental Cub units across the nation.
● 1929 Demonstration Cub units were approved by the national Executive Board. The Hurt committee prepared its definitive report and worked on the first Cub publications.
● 1930 The national Executive Board heard the Hurt committee Report and approved the Cub program "controlled experiment" as of February 10. They authorized Cub packs to register with BSA starting April 1 for those packs qualifying under "special permit" requirements to assure adequate resources and leadership. Dr. Hurt and the committee were to monitor the program through its experimental stages. Cub books were issued including: Wolf, Bear, Lion, Parents' Cub Book, and Cub Leader's Outline. Uniforms for boys were issued ($6.05 complete) and 5,102 boys and 1,433 pack leaders in 243 packs were registered during the first year.
● 1931 At the end of the second year 25,662 boys were registered in Cub packs in 258 councils across the nation with 5,228 registered pack leaders. First Silver Beaver Awards.
● 1932 First Cubmaster's Pack Book and Den Chiefs Den Book. Cubbing policies were published. By the end of the third year, 44,083 boys and 8,060 pack leaders registered.
● 1933 "Experimental" restrictions were removed as of May 25th; Cubbing to be "aggressively promoted as a part of the Boy Scout program." Cub Leaders'Roundtable publications issued for pack leaders. Registration for the fourth year: 51,884 boys and 7,542 leaders were registered. The Schiff Scout Reservation is formally opened.
● 1934 Cubbing had 64,739 boys and 8,269 leaders registered during the fifth year.
● 1935 William C. Wessel became the second director of the program succeeding Dr. Hurt on January 2. Cub Leader's Roundtable and Scouting publications were sent to all registered
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pack leaders. Local Cubbing advisory committees were encouraged. "Leader-of-leader" training was made available. The Cubbing program judged "excellent in every field of operation," including graduation to Scouting. Registrations: 82,373 boys and 12,843 leaders. This is the first year the Cubbing program was reported to the Congress of the United States.
● 1936 Registrations of den mothers was made "optional"; before this year, it was not permitted. Smocks available for den mothers. C. Walter Seamans named assistant director of Cubbing. Cubbing reached 10 percent of the total of all boys registered in the Scouting program. Registrations: 114,515 boys and 19,296 pack leaders.
● 1937 The Pack Financial Record Book was developed and the "Pack Thrift Plan" was introduced. Full year planning calendar was issued. First Den Mother's Den Book. Registrations: 147,418 boys and 23,232, pack leaders. Cubmobiles (Soap Box Derby) racers introduced.
● 1938 First International Cub Leader's Conference at Gilwell Park, England. Bobcat pin introduced (for civilian wear). Den mother's badge approved. New den chiefs shoulder cord. Cub advancement record introduced. The How Book of Cubbing published. Registrations: 182,514 boys and 34,117 pack leaders. Waite Phillips made a gift of land in New Mexico now known as Philmont Scout Ranch.
● 1939 Cubbing Guidebook and new manual for den mother training were produced. A cub literature bulletin outlined all of the publications available to pack leaders. Donald C. Green appointed Assistant Director of Cubbing. Registrations: 234,953 boys and 42,009 pack leaders. Pow-wows and roundtables began in many councils.
● 1940 John M. Bierer became the second chairman of the National Cubbing Committee, succeeding Dr. William D. Murray. Themes were introduced into the Cubbing program. "Summer Program" pamphlet issued, Cub pow wows were introduced as a training medium. "Your Boy" promotion. Cub "Goodwill" emphasis. Den chief training course launched. Gerald A. Speedy was named assistant director. Registrations: 286,402 boys and 49,161 pack
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leaders.
● 1941 The Webelos rank was created for 11-1/2-year-old boys with the Lion badge. Accumulated badges could be worn on uniforms. A set of 10 pack organizations charts was issued for pack leader training. Registrations: 335,775 boys and 56,691 pack leaders.
● 1942 Cubbing participated in the support of the national war emergency. Registrations: 373,813 boys and 65,775 leaders. Boys were allowed rank corresponding to age if late entry into the program (no need for "catch-up.")
● 1943 First blue and gold banquet. Packs sell War Bonds and War Stamps. During the year 442,853 boys and 80,458 leaders were registered in the program. First Silver Antelope Awards.
● 1944 A shortage of literature and uniforms due to wartime priorities. Packs collect grease, newspapers, and milkweed floss. Many packs had Victory Garden programs. Registrations: 574,605 boys and 104,211 pack leaders.
● 1945 "Cubbing" changed to "Cub Scouting." New bars for denners and assistant denners. World Friendship Fund established. Registrations: 695,014 boys and 141,468 leaders.
● 1946 Registrations: 759,829 boys and 175,425 leaders.
● 1947 Uniform revision: long trousers for boys. Scouting magazine carried program outlines for leaders for the first time. Registrations: 819,487 boys and 215,485 pack leaders.
● 1948 All den mothers must register with BSA (optional before). Registrations: 887,215 boys and 261,563 leaders.
● 1949 William C. Wessel, director of Cub Scouting, died. Gerald A. Speedy was named the director, and in November Marlin Sieg was named as assistant director. The age levels for Cub Scouting were changed to 8, 9, and 10 with boys entering Boy Scouting at 11 years of age. A re-study of the achievement program was ordered. At the end of its 20th year, Cub Scouting pierced the million mark for the first time with 1,142,079 boys registered and 317,057 pack leaders, a 25 percent gain in enrollment.
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● 1950 A second international gathering of Cub leaders was held in Edinburqh, Scotland. A new Cub Scout leader training plan included eight training subjects utilizing film strip, illustrations, and cartoons. Scouting Magazine increased its Cub Scouting coverage from one to eight pages. The registrations during the year reached 1,263,658 boys and 385,342 pack leaders
● 1951 The Wolf Book was revised to the reading level of the 8-year-old boy. Other new literature: Den Chief Training and 10 Steps to Pack Organization. First Philmont Cub Scout Conference stressed basic ideas, policies, and procedures. Registrations during the year climbed to 1,339,861 boys and 440,348 pack leaders.
● 1952 O. W. (Bud) Bennett named director of Cub Scouting; and Marlin S. Sieg was assistant. Philmont Cub Scouting course was opened to women. BSA theme: "Forward on Liberty's Team." Registrations during the year: 1,472,955 boys and 502,388 pack leaders.
● 1953 First 'un-official' Pinewood Derby run on May 15 by Pack 280c under Cubmaster Don Murphy. Den Chief Conference Plan approved and released. Cub Scout advisory group studied the Webelos Den Plan. Cub Scouts donate 2,889 pennies for Korean Scouts plus "tons" of used uniforms. Registrations: 1,606,249 boys, 570,751 pack leaders.
● 1954 Robert N. Gibson named chairman of the National Cub Scout Committee. Webelos den created for 10-1/2-year-old boys. New Webelos den badge. Lion badge changed to Lion Webelos. Pack numerals colors were changed. Minimum age for den mothers and assistant cubmasters changed from 18 to 21. Den Chiefs Training Conference booklet printed.
● 1955'Official' Pinewood Derbies introduced. New den mother's uniform skirt and blouse offered. New Webelos pin approved for Cub civilian wear. New Cub Scout pocket piece. New training posters. Backyard USA, published for summertime activities, illustrated by Bud Bennett. Revised Den Mother's Den Book and Den Chiefs Den Book. Cub Scouting pierced the two million mark for the first time: registration reached 2,050,625 boys and 753,892 pack leaders.
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● 1956 Webelos day camp program introduced. Webelos advancement chart available. Den Mother's Training Award introduced. First Cub Scouting books in braille for the handicapped. Cub Scout Fun Book and Pack Committee pamphlet published. BSA Theme: "Onward for God and My Country." Registrations: 2,346,090 boys and 879,253 leaders.
● 1957 Emphasis on Cub Scouting for the handicapped boy is increased. Bike safety highlighted. George C. Frickel appointed assistant director of Cub Scouting. Registered Cub Scouts subscribing to Boys' Life was 34 percent. Registrations: 2,540,691 boys and 96,498 pack leaders.
● 1958 New Cub Scout sports electives include skating and skiing. New Webelos Den Book with meeting outline helps for Webelos den leaders. Parent Review Party Kit prepared to bolster family participation in Cub Scouting. Registrations: 2,695,124 boys and 1,010,886 leaders.
● 1959 H. H. Coffield named chairman of the national Cub Scout Committee. Bobcat Pin introduced for the uniform. Cub Scout Water Fun Book issued to help dads with dad/son activities. In 47,286 packs, there were 1,006,969 leaders serving 2,691,153 boys.
● 1960 The Golden Jubilee of Scouting and 30th anniversary of Cub Scouting in the U.S., special coin and patches issued. BSA theme: "For God and Country." Commemorative tribute in Washington D.C. from funds contributed by Cub Scouts and Scouts across the nation. First den mother's conference held at Schiff Scout Reservation, N.J. Registrations: 2,762,480 boys and 1,026,480 pack leaders.
● 1961 Den mother's training program at Schiff. A comprehensive survey of the complete Cub Scout program was initiated with Research Service spearheading this effort under the direction of Kenneth Wells. Registrations: 2,752,027 boys and 1,016,764 pack leaders.
● 1962 F. Brittain Kennedy named chairman of the national Cub Scout Committee. Registrations in Cub Scouting reached 2,819,752 boys and 1,02 9,100 pack leaders.
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● 1963 Cub Scout Advisory Group considered many uniform variants, but recommended only the den mother's tie as an alternate to the neckerchief. Registrations were 2,841,958 boys and 1,028,073 pack leaders.
● 1964 The National Summertime Award is created to encourage year-round Cub Scouting. Cub Scout Swim Plan introduced. Registrations: 2,915,972 boys and 1,044,180 leaders.
● 1965 Cub Scouting broke through the three million mark for the first time with registrations during the year reaching 3,031,137 boys and 1,075,863 pack leaders.
● 1966 Cub Scouting survey results felt in the deliberations of the national Cub Scout Committee. Kenneth L. Miller named assistant director of Cub Scouting. This is the Jubilee year for the British Wolf Cub program. Registrations in Cub Scouting reached 3,115,002 boys and 1,130,153 pack leaders.
● 1967 The Cub Scout Advancement Program was overhauled. The Lion rank was discontinued in favor of the new Webelos Scout program with its distinctive uniform and 15 activity badges. William R. Jackson named chairman of the national Cub Scout Committee. Registrations reached 3,280,955 boys and 1,261,815 pack leaders.
● 1968 Cub Scout day camps were approved by the National Executive Board. Membership fees were increased to $2 for adults and $1 for boys. National staff included 0. W. (Bud) Bennett, director; Marlin S. Seig and Edmond T. Hesser, assistants. Registrations: 3,467,738 boys and 1,261,815 pack leaders.
● 1969 First women were appointed to the national Cub Scout Committee. Total registrations in Cub Scouting hovered just short of five million people 3,602,688 boys and 1,284,363 pack leaders. J. Bowling Wills named chairman of the national Cub Scout Committee.
● 1970 Donald J. Parry, vice-chairman of the national Cub Scout Committee, acted as interim chairman. Bud Bennett retired as
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director of Cub Scouting. Summertime pack awards were stressed. Project SOAR (Save Our American Resources) was launched throughout Scouting. Forty-two councils held Cub Scout day camps during the summer. Registrations in Cub Scouting reached of 3,664,287 boys and 1,273,980 pack leaders.
● 1971 Robert L. Untch named director of Cub Scouting; Donald H. Flanders, chairman of the national Cub Scout Committee. The Cub Scout Promise was changed from "to be square' to "to help other people." The Silver Fawn Award, for lady Scouters, was introduced at the council level. Total registrations pierced the five million mark: at 3,742,411 boys and 1,268,367 pack leaders.
● 1972 First national Den Leader Coach Conference at Schiff Scout Reservation, New Jersey. New embroidered badges for Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, Webelos. Cub Scout Day Camp manual printed. During the year, 3,763,202 boys and 2,255,526 leaders were registered.
● 1973 Achievements and electives updated. New Webelos leader and Cubmaster neckerchiefs. Cub Scout Leadership Development kit introduced. C. Joseph Nelson named associate director of Cub Scouting. Registrations: 3,762,367 boys and 1,214,882 leaders.
● 1974 Safe Bicycle Driving Program and Cub Scout Physical Fitness Program introduced and emphasized. First regional Cub Scout chairman training at Philmont. Silver Fawn Award discontinued in favor of the Silver Beaver Award for both men and women. Registrations: 3,513,746 boys and 1,097,267 leaders.
● 1975 Cub Scout Day Camp School introduced. Webelos transition program launched. "Learn to Swim" program promoted. New literature for the leaders of handicapped Cub Scouts. Den chiefs cord repositioned on the uniform. Registrations: 3,121,035 boys and 1,065,719 pack leaders.
● 1976 First national Cub Scout Trainer Wood Badge course in US. conducted. The God and Family and Metta Awards introduced for religious recognition in Cub Scouting. Dress uniforms redesigned for adults. National Executive Board approves women as Cubmasters and assistant Cubmasters. Cub Scout Family Book prepared. Cub Scout Family Award is designed. Russell A.
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Williams named associate director of Cub Scouting. Registrations: 2,887,791 boys and 1,001, 134 pack leaders.
● 1977 Dr. Rodney H. Brady named chairman of the national Cub Scout Committee. Cub Scout program year changed to coincide with the school year Cub Scout day camp inspections made mandatory. First regional Cub Scout Trainers Wood Badge courses held (six during the year). Audrey F. Clough named associate director of Cub Scouting. Registrations: 2,736,955 boys and 961,301 leaders.
● 1978 Five ranks established for Cub Scouting: Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Arrow of Light. Training awards updated. Family camping encouraged. W. Boyd Giles named associate director of Cub Scouting. Long Range Planning Committee for Cub Scouting appointed. 50th Anniversary Year of Cub Scouting set for 1980 and a Jubilee committee appointed. Registrations: 2,795,051 boys and 962,565 leaders.
● 1979 Wolf Book rewritten. New Bear neckerchief. Family Vacation Training Project. Cub Scout Trainers Wood Badge course approved as standard training. Burts J. Kennedy named associate director of Cub Scouting. National Council moved its offices to Texas. National Cub Scout Committee prepares for the Jubilee Year in 1980. Fiftieth anniversary literature included Council and District Plan, Public Relations Plan, and Guidebook For Packs. Registrations during the year: 2,721,415 boys and 913,270 leaders.
● 1980 The 50th anniversary of Cub Scouting in the United States. The 30 millionth Cub Scout since 1930 was registered. New designer uniforms for boys and leaders. Cub Scout Family Award now standard. New Den Chief Handbook and Low Income and Hispanic Cub Scout books. Family Forum introduced. International tour for Cub Scout leaders to England. Cub Scout Jason Sherman visited the White House on behalf of over 1.8 million Cub Scouts. First National Blue and Gold Banquet at National Council meeting, New Orleans. All packs participate in the Jubilee celebration. A total of 410 councils held 1,800 Cub Scout day camps for over 300,000 boys. Registered during the year: 2,715,341 boys and 889,958 pack leaders.
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● 1981 Cub Scouts visited a national Scout jamboree for the first time at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. International tour of Cub Scout leaders to England. Glendon E. Johnson named chairman of the national Cub Scout Committee. Registrations during the year were: 2,569,223 boys and 847,166 pack leaders.
● 1982 The 75th anniversary of World Scouting. Tiger Cubs, BSA, was introduced at the national meeting in Atlanta. E. 0. "Robbie" Robinson named associate director of Cub Scouting. Robert L. Untch retired as director of Cub Scouting. Peter W. Hummel named chairman of the national Cub Scout Committee. Registrations during the year were: 2,604,351 boys and 829,199 pack leaders.
● 1983 Jack Billington was named director of Cub Scouting. Ernest R. "Tommy" Thomas, Jr., named associate director of Cub Scouting. Registrations during the year were: 2,513,725 boys and 805,658 pack leaders.
● 1984 Extended camping was approved for Webelos Scouts. New sports program for Cub Scouts developed. The Big Bear Cub Scout Book was introduced. Registrations during the year were: 2,483,950 boys and 805,237 pack leaders.
● 1985 The 75th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America; 55th anniversary of Cub Scouting. International tour of Cub Scout leaders to England. New sports program introduced for Cub Scouts. Registrations during the year were: 2,168,487 boys and 682,882 pack leaders.
● 1986 Boy Scouts of America took a new and dramatic step to serve boys in all school grades. Membership requirements for Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts became primarily based on grade in school, rather than age. The plan was expanded to included first-grade boys as Tiger Cubs and second-grade boys as Wolf Cub Scouts. The program included plans for expanding Webelos Scouting to 2 years for fourth- and fifth-graders. In the first 4 months of the expanded program, Cub Scout membership increased by 14.3 percent compared to the previous year. Stan Levingston named chairman of the national Cub Scout Committee. Revised Wolf Cub Scout Book introduced. Registrations during the year were: 2,466,707 boys and 793,856
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pack leaders.
● 1987 Boy Scouts of America began to address five ''unacceptables'' in American society-drug abuse, hunger, child abuse, illiteracy, and youth unemployment. The nation's largest anti-drug abuse education campaign was launched with the release of eight million copies of a booklet titled Drugs: A Deadly Game for members, chartered organizations, schools, and local institutions. Cub Scout leaders received Fast Start videos that discussed their positions. A new edition of the Webelos Scout Book, featuring five new activity badges boys could earn, was published. More Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts went camping this year; total camping participation rose to 817,582 youths, an increase of 8 percent over that of 1986. Vittz-James Ramsdell named chairman of the national Cub Scout Committee.
● 1988 Largest national Good Turn since World War II was held in November when Scouting for Food sent the BSA's youth and adult leaders into their neighborhoods to collect food for the needy. The harvest was more than 60 million containers of food.A 2-year Webelos Scouting program was introduced; for the first time fourth-graders were eligible to become Webelos Scouts. Henceforth, both fourth- and fifth-graders could participate in Webelos Scouting to prepare for Boy Scouting. Resident camping for Cub Scouts was approved, and many councils opened weeklong camps for Cub Scouts while continuing to operate Cub Scout day camps.
● 1989 Cub Scouting instituted a ''Renewal Plan for Separated Cub Scouts'' to invite dropouts back into the program. Local councils that tried the plan reported a 40 to 50 percent return of dropouts. The BSA continued its attack on the "unacceptables." The second annual Scouting for Food drive netted 72 million containers of food for the nation's needy. A new package of materials for Drugs: A Deadly Game was distributed. It included an 18-page brochure, a comic book-style true story of a Drug Enforcement Administration agent, a body chart showing the effects of drugs, alcohol, and smoking on the human body, and a teacher's guide. Advice for preventing sexual abuse of children was incorporated into all training of adult Scouters.
● 1991 Cub Scouting introduced two programs: Ethics in Action to promote ethical decision making, and the BSA family program to
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strengthen the family from within. Membership grew for the tenth consecutive year in Tiger Cubs, BSA; participation increased in Cub Scouting's day, family, and resident camping.
● 1992 A Cub Scout Academics program is debuted.
● 1993 A new Train-the-Trainer Conference manual was produced to train the people who train leaders in Cub Scouting. Cub Scout camping drew nearly 573,000 youth, including 5,000 new campers.
● 1997 Cub Scouting membership - Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts - grew to more than 2.1 million, an increase of 2.7 percent and the third consecutive year of growth. The percentage of trained Cub Scout adult leaders increased to 40 percent, a gain of 9 percent over 1996. Cub Scout day, resident, and family camping continued to grow in popularity, with more than 38 percent of members - almost 570,000 boys - participating in one of these outdoor experiences.
● 1998 Cub Scouting membership - Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts - grew to more than 2.17 million. This increase marks our fourth consecutive year of growth. The percentage of trained Cub Scout adult leaders increased 8 percent over 1997 figures. Cub Scout day, resident, and family camping continued to grow in popularity, with almost 39 percent of members - more than 583,000 boys - participating in one of these outdoor experiences. New Wolf and Bear handbooks introduced.
● 1999 New Webelos Book introduced. Cub Sports and Academics program modified and re-named Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. Garfield (the cat) named as national Cub Scouting 'spokescat.'
● 2000 Cub Scout Trainer Wood Badge discontinued.
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-- THE BIRTH OF CUBBING --
The following article appeared in the June, 1930 issue of Scouting Magazine. For many readers, this article was their first exposure to the new "Cubbing" program that was formally announced just months before.
The article was authored by Dr. H. W. Hurt, Ph.D. who was responsible for much of the early research that ultimately led to the introduction of the Cub program in 1930. Dr. Hurt was the first Director of the Cubbing Program, and remained in this position until 1934.
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CUBBING The New Younger Boy Program
by Dr. Huber William Hurt, Ph.D.
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The first official Cub Pack in America, No. 43 of Brooklyn, N.Y., poses for a picture with Chief Scout Executive West (© 1930, Scouting Magazine)
WHILE it is urged that communities go slowly in their use of the Cub Program, it is important that Scouters everywhere know about the New Cub Section. There are three important facts concerning the new Program:
1. It has been developed in response to an insistent demand.
2. It has been developed in the light of a scientific approach involving exhaustive research studies of (a) character, (b) boy nature, (c) boy hobbies, (d) boy games, (e) boy reading, (f) devices and methods hitherto tried.
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3. It was subjected to the censorship of some 13,500 leading educators, sociologists, psychologists, parents and boy workers, here and abroad.
The Program has been prepared and approved by the numerous and various committees involved. The uniforms and badges have been produced. The application and registration blanks have been printed. The routine procedures involved in registration have been set up. In other words, everything is at last in readiness and the registration of Packs of Cubs is now going forward.
Permission to Use Program Any community or institution desiring to use the Cub Program should:
1. Ask itself the questions: Can we do justice to this? Can we finance and administer this? Is our Council in condition to undertake this ADDED responsibility?
2. The Local Scout Council should apply to the Regional Scout Executive for his recommendation and in weighing that application questions like those above, of course, will be faced.
3. If the informal application is approved, then the National Field Department will send the blanks for the formal application of the Local Council and the starting of the Cub work can then be planned in consultation with the Cub Section at the National Office.
Not Trespass on Scouting There is however, one basic consideration which needs to be very clear to everyone who is related in any way to Cubbing or Scouting. And that is the two must be kept separate and distinct. Both are operated under the same Council and perchance within the same institution. The Troop Committee and the Pack Committee in the same institution need to be related to each other sufficiently to integrate and -harmonize them as phases of the institutions own boy program. But in the activities of the boys themselves, in the leadership, in the uniforms, names, symbols and so on-they are and should be kept entirely separate and distinct. Experience, as well as theory, indicate clearly that it is unwise to mix these age groups that are as far apart as the 9-10-11 group are from the older 12-13-14-15-16-17 year-olds. Mixing these two groups is good for neither group.
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Also, as regards leadership, the Scoutmaster should not be Cubmaster. They are separate jobs-each a full-sized task in itself. They are dealing with vitally different periods with the period of puberty causing vital changes. The 9-10-11-year-old is an individualist -- the early teen age Scout has passed or is passing quickly into a "gang age."
Dens Are Natural Units Another basic consideration for Cub work is its use o ' f the Natural Neighborhood play group. The Scout Patrol is often a very artificial group - coming together as a unit only at the meeting place. In Cubbing we have developed a new and most significant philosophy.
The "Den" or small unit of the "Pack" is a natural unit. It meets frequently. It has contact at play times -- between times. The use of this natural grouping opens the door for activities and interests AND IDEALS to carry their influence over from the formal meeting and be practiced in the informal leisure time! This leads directly into a fuller and more vital relation with the home and the parents. We know today, that home and boy companions are the two most influential influences in a boy's life. Note that the structure of Cubbing consciously reaches over into those two sets of values.
Policy Determinants In building the new program it has been the policy to keep as close to International usage as possible, for there are 32 other countries where Cubs are preparing to become Scouts. The name Cub was adopted for that very reason. The name of the leader A-Ke-La (Ah-Key-La) is the same - though with them Akela is the "Old Wolf" and with us he is an Indian Chief. The American Indian (the "Webelos" tribe) has been woven into the story to give atmosphere and color. When you read the program, you will be impressed with the fact that the ideals have been carefully adapted to the level of the boy. "A Cub is Square" and his square "badge" reminds him of it.
There are three books - the Wolf for the 9th year - the Bear for the 10th and the Lion for the llth year.
This was necessary because the 9-year-old Cub has three years before he can enter Scouting so the Cub Program should keep him busy for three years.
We have arranged, therefore, ranks within each year - a minimum or
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bronze rank, a gold badge for 10 more electives, and a silver for an additional 10.
In this way as well as in the frequent occurrence of "OR" in all requirements - elasticity and election are provided to amply cover individual differences between boys and between communities as well. The effort has been made to thus cover both city boys and rural boys, boys from the so-called "poorer" sections and those from the so-called "better" sections as well.
Tenderfoot Work Provision has been made for having the Cub "prepare" for his Tenderfoot tests during the 11th or Lion year. This means that the day he becomes 12 he is ready to enter the Scout Troop he will join. He will enter it, not as a candidate to he trained but as one who will at once be ready to receive his Tenderfoot badge. One practical result of this is that his initial enthusiasm will carry him INTO SECOND CLASS work. His acquaintance with his new Scoutmaster has been previously established - all done so as to facilitate his "passing-up," his "going-up," into Scouting.
Camping The Cub plan of Camping, as officially adopted by the National Council, is to "save" the present Summer Camps for the Scouts, just as Wilderness camping is frequently "saved" for the older Scouts.
Boys of Cub age, we find, do much back yard camping. They enjoy little picnics and hikes but come back to the home "hangar" at night.
Here again it is basic that Cubs and Scouts be not mixed, and that no overlap or trespass on Scouting be permitted.
The greater safety hazard at these younger ages, the necessarily greater leadership ratio, the relative susceptibility to pneumonia at these ages, the different kind of program, progress and control needed, as well as economic considerations have united to demand the action of the National Council as outlined above.
Leadership The new Program utilizes four kinds of leadership:
1. Mothers and
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2. Younger boy leaders or Denners which are present natural leadership forces.
3. There are Den Chiefs (older Boy Scouts) who come into the neighborhood to help the boys with their activities. Note that thus far all three of these types of leadership operate in the neighborhood and back yard environment.
Then finally, 4. We have the Cubmaster, in charge of the Pack, with its group of
Dens and responsible to the sponsoring institution through its Pack Committee. This multiple, but re-enforcing leadership idea, is an important new -element.
Big Idea The really big idea in this Cub effort is set forth on page 14 of the Information Book.
"The big objective of the weekly Pack meeting and the mid-week Den meetings is not alone to develop group consciousness and further advancement in rank but also to provide ideas, activities, ideals that may be practiced by the Cubs themselves when on their own, either alone, or under the Denner's leadership in the backyard or street natural daily 'get togethers.' These natural activities, have tremendous character and habit-building power because, in them the boy is himself."
This free time of boys when they can "be themselves," when their action is spontaneous, expressive of their real selves -- is of the greatest character forming value because of that fact. Repetition is necessary to habit forming, satisfaction, joy, liking something - this is necessary, else there will be no "voluntary" repetition.
I covet providing the boy with projects and attitudes which he may VOLUNTARILY use in his own free time. Our Den plan provides for making this effective though some individuals still think we are best to aid a boy to build his own character by keeping him "under orders" all the time. I want a boy to have the chance to do, to decide, to practice - that's the Creator's way for him to learn and grow.
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THE CHANGING ROLE OFWOMEN IN CUB SCOUTING
1st Den Leader Coach Training Class Participants in 1969
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A SOCIOLOGICAL EVOLUTION
In the earliest days of the Cubbing program, women were allowed only limited participation. They were not allowed to register with the BSA. They could not hold the role of Cubmaster, Committee member, or Commissioner. Those positions were reserved for registered men only.
Since 1930 however, women have gained full participation in the program. This process has been gradual, but continual. It wasn't until 1976, forty-six years after the initiation of 'Cubbing,' that women were finally granted the ability to serve as Cubmasters, assistant Cubmasters, and all commissioner positions. They were also authorized that year to participate in Cub Scout Trainer and Scouter Wood Badge courses to which women had been previously denied access to.
Here are some of the major developments in the evolution of the role of women in the Cub Scouting movement:
● 1930 Women served "unofficially" on mother's committees and dinner committees and assisted the Boy Scout Den Chief who ran the den meeting.
● 1936 Den mothers could register with BSA, but registration was optional.
● 1948 Registration for den mothers became mandatory. The position of den mother was well established and an essential part of the Cub Scout leadership.
● 1952 Women participated in the training sessions of the Second Philmont Cub Scout Conference.
● 1960 The 1st den mothers conference was held. Forty women chosen from across the nation met under the leadership of the Cub Scout Division, Feb. 18-19 in the BSA national office, New Jersey.
● 1962 Den mothers conference at Schiff Scout Reservation in New
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Jersey, March 28-29.
● 1965 Eleanor Parsons Pratt becomes the first woman professional Scouter as the curator of museums for the Philmont Boy Scout Ranch in Cimarron, NM. She was born in Connecticut in 1915. She went to college for the first time at age 50 after which she began her 10 year career with the BSA. Eleanor died on July 6, 1998 after a lengthy and wonderful life of 83 years.
● 1967 The title of den mother was officially changed to den leader to include both male and female leaders of dens.
The den leader coach position was created to give Cub Scout packs a leader and coordinator of den leaders. Women or men were allowed to register as den leader coaches.
● 1969 Den leader coach conferences at Augustus House and Schiff Scout Reservation in New Jersey to establish training curriculum.
The first women were named to the national Cub Scout Committee: LaVern W. Parmley and Elizabeth C. Reneker. A study was conducted by BSA on the subject of "Awards for Women."
● 1971 Silver Fawn Award for women was introduced for use at the council level. Elizabeth Augustus Knight, Marjorie Meriweather Post, and Ann W. Nally were the first "Fawns" of record. In 1971, 382 Silver Fawn awards were presented. During the next 2 years, 1,634 Silver Fawn awards were presented. In 1974 BSA discontinued their use after presenting 439 awards in the first 6 months of that year.
● 1972 The first standardized den leader coach conference was held at Schiff Scout Reservation on May 6-7. Thirty-six women participated with the staff of the Cub Scout Division including Bob Untch, Marlin Sieg, and Ed Hesser. The faculty included Janice Butcher, Joyce Port, and Ann W. Nally, chaired by Solveig Wald Horn. This conference was a forerunner of many regional training events.
● 1973 The national Executive Board voted to allow women to serve
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as institutional representatives, Cub Scout roundtable commissioners, Cub Scout unit commissioners, unit chairmen, and unit committee members, den leaders, assistant den leaders, and den leader coaches.
The first women appointed to the national Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America were Elizabeth Augustus Knight and LaVern W. Parmley.
Women were appointed to regional and area Cub Scouting positions.
● 1974 The Silver Beaver Award replaced the Silver Fawn; women and men now receive identical awards.
● 1975 The first Silver Antelopes awarded to women were awarded to LaVern W. Parmley and Ann W. Nally
● 1976 The First Silver Buffalo awarded to a woman was awarded to LaVern W. Parmley.
The first couple to receive the Silver Antelope award from the Northeast Region were John C. Horn (1967) and Solveig Wald Horn (1976). A second couple received the same awards later from the Western Region: Laurie Dievendorf (1980) and Robert W. Dievendorf (1981).
Positions for women were expanded. Added to the list were Cubmaster, assistant Cubmaster, and all commissioner positions.
Women were authorized to participate in Cub Scout Training Wood Badge courses and Scouter Wood Badge courses.
● 1980 Women were active in the planning and operation of the 50th anniversary program of Cub Scouting. Over 50 percent of the national Cub Scout Committees project committees for the Golden Jubilee celebration were made up of women and Cub Scouters from various parts of the nation.
● 1984 The first woman to serve on the Boy Scouts of America National Court of Honor was Ann W. Nally.
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● TODAY The position of Chief Scout Executive and BSA President are still the domain of men, but its only a matter of time! Many women are holding top level professional positions within the BSA. On the volunteer side, there are more registered women in all levels of Cub Scouting than men. In some Packs, the lack of male participation has become problematic. Many units now focus on ways to attract more men during their annual membership drives.
....and the pendulum continues to swing!
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THE BSA CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM
"Assists Neighborhoods and Communities in their Efforts to Prevent Crime."
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Boy Scouts' Crime Prevention Program SoarsIn October 1996, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) with support from the National Crime Prevention Council launched a Crime Prevention Program and Merit Badge. The new program serves as the cornerstone of a comprehensive initiative emphasizing parent-child communication in teaching self-protection skills; collaboration with national, state, and local nforcement organizations; and grassroots activities such as parent nights organized by local packs, troops, and posts. To earn the crime prevention badge, young people in Scouting programs -- Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Explorers, and Learning for Life -- learn about crime prevention and then plan and execute a crime prevention project in their home and community, often guided by a law enforcement officer.
BSA reports that in less than one year, approximately half the local councils held crime prevention kick-off events that resulted in 292,950 youths participating in community and family crime prevention projects. The BSA projects that 1997 will be the year that nearly every council in the United States will kick off a crime prevention program. Roughly 83 percent of the councils received no special funding for their crime prevention initiatives; those groups that did have extra funding typically received it from foundations and law enforcement agencies.
For information, contact Jim Kaminski, Boy Scouts of America, PO Box 152079, Irving, TX 75015-2079. 972-580-2241.
Youth Resources Fighting Crime in the Community
To ParentsA few things to learn!
To FamiliesAn effective crime prevention tool.
Crime Prevention StrategiesTools and techniques to eliminate crime.
Some Projects For Your CubsThe things you can do to make a difference!
The Crime Prevention AwardCriteria for earning it!
The Award FormPrint it and fill it out.
The Lapel PinWear it even if you don't have a lapel.
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Wall CertificateFrame it, and hang it in your room.
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Crime Prevention ResourcesProgram resources on the Web
Scouts-L DiscussionsScouts discuss Crime Prevention
To the Parent or Unit Leader:
YouthWhen working on crime prevention with youth, help them learn the importance of the following:
● Settle arguments with words, not fists or weapons. Do not stand around and watch while others are arguing; violence often spreads into groups of bystanders.
● Learn safe routes and good places to find help in the neighborhood. Trust your feelings; if you sense danger, get away fast. Report any crimes or suspicious actions or individuals to the police, school authorities, or parents.
● Do not open the door to anyone you do not know and trust. Never go anywhere with someone you do not know and trust.
● Whenever you leave home, tell parents, relatives, or other responsible adults where you are going, who you will be with, and when you expect to be home.
● Do not use alcohol or other drugs.
● Stick with friends who are not violent and who do not use alcohol or drugs. Avoid known "trouble spots" and difficult situations.
● If someone tries to abuse you or touch you inappropriately, yell
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no, get away, and tell a trusted adult.
● Get involved in making your neighborhood safer. Join with your neighbors, neighborhood associations, and local schools in these efforts.
● Help teach younger children how to avoid being victims of crime. Set a good example for them, and explain why it's important to be safe.
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FamilyAddressing crime prevention through families is one of the most effective ways to combat the problem. Here are some important topics for family or one-on-one discussion:
● Children need to feel that someone cares enough to protect them. Adults need to set limits, rules, and standards for children. Discuss the reasons for and importance of these boundaries.
● Children need to talk about violent situations they might witness or be involved in. How might such violent situations be avoided? How can children prevent such situations from happening to themselves or their family and friends? What is a loving and supportive environment, and how is it created?
● Why is it important to be trustworthy? How does a person earn a reputation for trustworthiness? How does a person lose that reputation, and what does it feel like? Discuss how one small violation of trust can lead to larger ethical compromises.
● Is it right to "narc on" someone you know? How does silence allow crime to flourish? Discuss ways to tell the truth about someone else's actions without suffering reprisals. Give examples.
● It can be difficult to develop a sense of respect and appreciation for one's family, community, and world. Discuss focusing on positive things - not just problems.
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The following strategies and projects can involve individuals or whole families in preventing crime:
● Don't keep or temporarily place weapons where children have access to them. A parent's attitude and example can be extremely influential when it comes to weapons.
● Get to know your neighbors and help your children develop trust with them. Increase the awareness of everyone in your neighborhood of situations that could attract crime - for example, empty houses, open garage doors, unaccompanied children.
● Stay in touch with your children and have them stay in touch with you. Teach them how to contact you and how to find another trusted adult any time they need help.
● Offer the use of your home as a refuge and a reliable source of help for children who are frightened or need assistance.
● Organize, join, or participate in your neighborhood's or community's crime watch efforts. Help educate others about crime prevention.
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Neighborhood/CommunityWhen you focus on community crime prevention, consider participating in the following programs:
● Neighborhood watch ● Child identification ● The McGruff program ● Safety for elderly people ● Local police or sheriff's department initiatives
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● Church- or school-based anti-crime initiatives
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Consider these suggestions for crime prevention projects:
● Work with local schools and parks to establish drug-free, weaponfree zones. Build a partnership with police. Focus on solving problems instead of reacting to crises.
● Help develop community pride by cleaning up the neighborhood. Involve the whole community. Contact the departments of public works or parks and recreation for specific ideas, guidance, or suggestions.
● Build a phone list of local organizations that offer counseling, job training, guidance, and other services that provide positive options to at-risk youth and families. Distribute the list in your neighborhood using local libraries, recreation centers, and other facilities.
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The Crime Prevention AwardRecognitions consisting of patches, wallet cards, certificates, and pins are available. All participants - including those not registered in Scouting - are eligible to earn the Crime Prevention Award provided they fulfill the requirements of the two phases outlined below and detailed on the application form.
Phase I-Youth and FamilyYouth and family members fulfill this phase of the award by completing the activities outlined on the application form for this phase, and having a parent and/or unit leader sign the application form afterward.
Phase II-Youth and Unit
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This phase of the award is completed by (1) securing the approval of a unit leader for a crime prevention project, either an original project or a project of a neighborhood- or community-based organization; (2) participating with your unit, den, patrol, friends, family, neighborhood, or community in the crime prevention project; and (3) having a parent and/or unit leader sign the application form afterward.
Once both phases have been completed, the unit leader must sign the application. Awards may be purchased at the local council service center.
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TRACKING CUB ACHIEVEMENTS BE A MORE EFFICIENT LEADER!
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"I just couldn't do it! Attempting to keep track of our Cub's and their Achievements, Electives, and Activity Badges to ensure that proper and timely credit is given."
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Achievements Vs. Arrow Points. . . when to award Instant Recognition badges, beads, and Arrow Points . . . who has completed what achievements and Activity Badges towards the Webelos badge, Compass Points embelm, and Arrow of Light Award . . . it all seems to require super human efforts!
Seeing this problem, Dave Blodgett of Pack 1196 in Manassas, VA went to work developing an Excel spreadsheet entitled the "Bear Achievement Tracker" that was designed specifically for tracking
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Bear Electives and Achievements. After Dave perfected his design, he allowed our own Roxanne Prahser of Pack 215 in Walnut Creek, CA to 'clone' it for both Wolf and Webelos advancement tracking. We now have ALL THREE spreadsheets available for you to download from this page!
FEATURES OF THE WOLF & BEAR SPREADSHEETS
● Both spreadsheets support the new 1998 WOLF and BEAR Cub Scout Book requirements!
● They allow you to individually log activity for your Cub Scouts (up to 12 Cubs per sheet);
● For WOLVES it automatically tracks progress through all 12 Achievements, and for BEARS, it calculates your Cub's progress through each of the four categories of Achievements (God, Country, Family, Self);
● Tracks Instant Recognition bead attainment for WOLVES and BEARS;
● Tracks Arrow Points attainment through Electives completion;
● Alerts you if too much credit is given to particular Achievement or group of Achievements. The spreadsheet will indicate where to change the Achievement credit to Arrow Point (Elective) credit;
● Allows you to customize the spreadsheet with your Cub Scouts names (and the automatically copies the names to each of the worksheets as needed;
● A 'Summary' worksheet is provided which provides a single view of Achievements, Electives, & Instant Recognition beads;
● A 'Detail' worksheet is also provided where each of the Scouts Achievements and Electives are lined up side-by-side for Den activity planning purposes.
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FEATURES OF THE WEBELOS SPREADSHEET
● There are now two versions available! The "93" version tracks accomplishments per the old handbook that is still in use by existing Webelos I and II dens. The "98" version tracks accomplishments per the new handbook for Bear dens moving into Webelos this summer, or existing Webelos dens that choose to change handbooks;
● It now allows you to individually log activity for up to 12 Webelos per sheet;
● It automatically tracks progress through all 20 Activity Badges in each of the 5 badge groups (physical skills, mental skills, technology, community, and outdoors);
● Tracks Compass Points emblem attainment as well as attainment of each Compass Point device;
● Tracks requirements for Webelos badge including non-Activity Badge requirements;
● Tracks requirements for Arrow of Light Award including non-Activity Badge requirements;
● Tracks requirements for World Conservation Award including the 'project' requirement;
● A 'Summary' worksheet is provided which provides a single view of Activity Badges earned, Compass Points, Webelos badge attainments, Arrow of Light Award attainments, and World Conservation Award for each Scout;
● A 'Detail' worksheet is also provided where each of the Scouts accomplishments are lined up side-by-side for Patrol activity
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planning purposes;
● A new feature includes the addition of a column in the summary sheet for the entry of an 'Activity Badge Award Date.' This allows you to track the awarding of activity badges independent of their completion date;
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
ZIP decompression tool. Versions of all four spreadsheets are ZIP COMPRESSED to facilitate quicker downloads. After downloading, the resultant file needs to be de-compressed on your workstation. If you do not have a Zip de-compression tool available, download the larger "uncompressed" versions, or click here to download the Aladdin EXPANDER Freeware from Aladdin Systems.
Microsoft Excel 5.0 or later required. The spreadsheets have been tested on both Macintoshs (OS 7.5 and later) and on Windows 95/98 machines. They have been tested with versions of Excel from 5.0 up to Excel 97/98
More specific information on using and customizing the spreadsheet is contained in the spreadsheet's 'Notes' worksheet. Please read this page before you begin using the spreadsheets!
DISCLAIMER
Dave Blodgett is solely responsible for the Bear Achievement Tracker spreadsheet. The BSA does not endorse, support, or in any way acknowledge it. Visit Dave's Pack 1196 Resources site for a mirror of these GREAT resources.
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Roxanne Prahser is solely responsible for the Wolf and Webelo Achievement Tracker spreadsheets. The BSA does not endorse, support, or in any way acknowledge them either.
Please email us with any questions, comments, problems you have with the spreadsheets. Let us know if you find them helpful also!
GO FOR IT!
© 1998
WOLF ACHIEVEMENT TRACKER (Requirements per the © 1998, Wolf Cub Scout Book, 1998 Printing - BSA 33106)
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BEAR ACHIEVEMENT TRACKER (Requirements per the © 1998, Bear Cub Scout Book, 1998 Printing - BSA 33107)
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WEBELOS ACHIEVEMENT TRACKER - 93 (Requirements per the © 1991, Webelos Scout Book, 1993 Printing - BSA 33235)
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WEBELOS ACHIEVEMENT TRACKER - 98 (Requirements per the © 1998, Webelos Scout Book, 1998 Printing - BSA 33108)
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The Unofficial JOTI Patch for 1997
Last Updated: November 25, 1997
The Unofficial 1997 JOTI Patch!
Why a JOTI Patch?Why are we doing this?
The JOTI Patch DesignSpecifics about the Patch design.
Delivery And AvailabilityWhen will my patches arrive?
Are We Making A Profit?Where your Patch donations go.
Latest News And InformationThe most current status.
How Do I Order Patches?Place your order here!
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Why A JOTI Patch?
While participating in numerous IRC sessions during the 1997 Jamboree On the Internet (JOTI,) you may have noticed that there was a tremendous demand for event patches; yet, as you are aware, there were no "Official" patches available, or even manufactured. The 1997 JOTI event was the first JOTI event to commence after the World Scout Committee decided that JOTI should become an official international Scouting event.
While the term "FIRST JOTI EVENT" is still subject to some discussion, it's likely that in 25 years, patch collectors will brag... "I have patches from every sanctioned JOTI event! Well, almost every event... They didn't make one for the 1997 JOTI!" So we've done something about that!
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The JOTI Patch Design
Based on the input that we received from many of you during the "market survey" phase of this effort, we have come up with a patch design that truely symbolizes the 1997 Jamboree On The Internet. Incorporated suggestions include:
1. "A patch design modeled after the 1997 JOTA patch."The 'twin patch' concept symbolizes the sharing of purpose (and dates!) that these events have in common.
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2. "Two hands clasped in a handshake across the globe."Symbolic of the world-wide Scouting brotherhood (and sisterhood) that we all generate during the JOTI weekend (and beyond!)
3. "Two computers on either side of the globe."You can probably guess why those are there!
4. "Hexidecimal code running between both computers."The text "4A 4F 54 49 2D 31 39 39 37" is the 'hex-computer-code' for "JOTI-1997". It is symbolic of the digital communication stream that encircled the planet during JOTI.
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Delivery And Availability
On November 7, we will order patches in a quantity that we feel will meet the demand experssed by you during the "market survey" phase. The patch manufacturer that we chose has committed a "four week turnaround." This means that we will have the new patches in our possession by December 11, 1997.
At that point, some of our Scouts and Scouters will hastily fill and ship your orders. The majority of you should have your patches by December 16th. The "Order Form" includes my phone number and e-mail address. You should feel free to contact me with questions, etc. at any point during the process.
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Patch orders will be filled in order of 'our receipt of your donations'. The first people that send us checks, will be the first people to receive patches. Also, we have ordered a 'finite' number of patches. We hope to distribute ALL of them. We will continue to take new orders until all of the patches are spoken for. At that point the Order Form will be removed from these pages.
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Are We Making A Profit?
We are NOT making any profit from this project! ALL proceeds from the patch distribution will be donated to the World Organization Scouting Movement (WOSM) JOTI Team to help fund next years JOTI event. It should be noted that this is NOT a WOSM sanctioned activity. This is a charitable activity to help proliferate JOTI in future years.
After all patches have been distributed, and all donations are received by us, we will prepare a cashiers check, in Swiss funds, and present it to WOSM with a letter describing this effort, and listing the names (and Units) of ALL who donated funds or time in this effort.
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December 11th The first shipment of patches arrived here today. They look GREAT! All paid patch orders have either been mailed, or Federal Expressed. Domestic (USA) deliveries should arrive on Saturday 12/13, or Monday 12/15 (Tuesday latest.) I don't think that I can make committments on international delivery timing, but they ARE on their way. The next shipment of patches are due here in one week. All paid orders will be filled immediately. If you want your order overnight expressed, let us know. The additional cost for overnight express (FedEx) is $7.00 (USD) for USA shipments, and $8.00 (USD) for international shipments. Finally, I should note that all patches that have been ordered are now committed pending payment. This means that any new orders that we receive go on to a waiting list. "Waiting for what", you ask? If you have ordered patches, we will hold them for you until 12/31 pending payment. On January 1st those patches will be released, and we will start filling back orders with them. In closing, I would like to express my warmest Holiday wishes to all of you, and to thank each of you for your participation in this Project. It's been a lot of fun (and some hard work,) but I believe that the effort has been well worth it! Mele Kalikimaka!
December 5th Patches arrive here in one week! I will scan one when they arrive and put it on this page, so check back here on the 11th. The Cub Scout Bears of Pack 215, Den 6 have volunteered to help us prepare shipments next Thursday in lieu of their regular Den Meeting. Our sincerest thanks to them! We have received (just short of) 50% of the patch payments thus far. Thanks to those of you that have sent us a check! For those of you that haven't, don't forget about us!
November 25th Just a little over two weeks til patches arrive! We posted notices on the Usenet last night (rec.scouting, etc.) noting that there were, in fact, only a few 'un-taken' patches remaining. This project has been very successful, and the demand has been high! The good news is that we have very few patches left, BUT, the bad news is
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that we have only received payments from about 30% of those that have ordered them. This is not a problem now, but on December 10th we will have to release the reserved patches that we haven't received payment for. So, make a note to yourself to send us a check when you can....
November 14th Well, the Patch embroiderer received our artwork, and payment in full for the patch manufacturing last Friday (11/7). After a few phone calls to work out the finer details of what we wanted the patch to look like, we seem to be on our way! They have committed to have the finished product back to us by December 11th. We will then commit to have ALL of them in the mail to you by December 16th.
Our sincerest thanks to all of you that have already sent your checks. It REALLY helps!
IMPORTANT DATES
December 31st- Patch orders that have not been paid for, will be released to those on our waiting list.
December 11th - Patches arrived here, and all paid patch orders shipped!
December 10th - Payments Due.
Mail To:
Don De YoungJOTI Patch431 TampicoWalnut Creek, CA 94598USA
(Checks or Money Orders in US Dollars only... Please...)
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How Do I Order Patches?
Donation Summary
● Patches are priced at $4.00 (US) each.● All orders received after 12/11 go on to a waiting list.● Postage should be included with each order.● Minimum patch order is three (3) patches.● Orders within the United States should be paid with personal
checks or money orders.● Orders outside of the United States should be paid with
International Money Orders or Foreign Drafts in US Dollars only. We are sorry, but our bank advises this for international orders. If you have any better ideas, we'd like to hear about them.
There are some special pages in this site to assist you in placing your order. They are as follows:
The Order Form This form will allow you to place an on-line order for JOTI patches. When you fill it out, please be very careful to enter the information as completely and precisely as possible. Remember, we will use the information in the form to fill your order, and ship your patches. Missing Patch Quantities or Purchase / Postage Totals will cause delays. Incorrect names, addresses, etc. WILL cause shipping problems. After you carefully fill out the Order Form and click on "Send Your Order". you should print a copy of it (if you have a printer). This copy and your check should be mailed to the address
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on the Order Form as soon as possible. Remember, we will ship patches based on the order that we receive checks. (Please note: If you have any problems with the Order Form, I can be reached in the USA at 415-634-4079, or by e-mail at [email protected].
Postage Table This table illustrates the cost of postage based on the number of patches that you order and the country you are in. Find the number of patches you plan to order in the first (left) column, and your country along the top row. Where the row and column intersect is the postage amount that you should include in your check.
Foreign Exchange Rates This link points to the International Monetary Fund's "Representative Exchange Rates for Selected Currencies." It is updated daily, and should give you some idea what the patches are going to cost in your monetary units. Use of this form is FOR REFERENCE ONLY as all World currencies are not listed. If you are outside of the United States, your banking institution should be able help you with exchange rate questions when they prepare your International Money Order or Foreign Draft .
PLACE YOUR ORDER
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The World Friendship Fund Patch for 1999/2000
Last Updated: May 10th, 2000
THE 1999/2000 WORLD FRIENDSHIP FUND PATCH
What is the World Friendship Fund?
Scouts helping Scouts.
The World Friendship Fund Patch Project
Where your Patch donations go.
How Do I Request Patches?
Make your donation here!
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What is the World Friendship Fund?
The World Friendship Fund of the Boy Scouts of America was developed during the closing days of World War II. At the time, there was a great need to rebuild Scouting in those nations that had been wracked by war and were just emerging from the shadows of totalitarianism.
In the years that have elapsed, virtually every nation in the free world that has Scouting has been aided by the fund. Both those nations that have had Scouting before and those newly emerging nations that desire the Scouting program for their youth have been helped.
Through the World Friendship Fund, voluntary contributions of Scouts and leaders are transformed into cooperative projects that help Scouting associations in other countries to strengthen and extend their Scouting programs.
Types of projects include providing adult leader training for Scout leaders to attend a Scouting seminar in Geneva, supporting community development projects in Uruguay and Bolivia, providing funds for eastern European nations to help reorganize Scouting, and funding the production of the Russian Scout handbook. One of our MDSC Scouters was a youth in Germany immediately after the Second World War and he credits the World Friendship Fund with not just bringing Scouting back to Germany but setting the moral tone that has made Germany succeed in the decades that followed.
Since the beginning of the World Friendship Fund, more than $1 million has been voluntarily donated by American Scouts and leaders to these self-help activities.
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The MDSC World Friendship Fund Patch Project
Each year, the MDSC International Committee selects a country (or countries) whose emerging Scouting programs could benefit from limited financial aid. Then we initiate a world-wide drive to encourage Scouts and Scouters to contribute to help their less fortunate brothers (and sisters) in Scouting.
Donations from MDSC's first (gold bordered) patch in 1996 helped Scouts in refugee camps in Zaire and provided tenting for Scouts in Panama and Paraguay. Our second (blue border) in 1997 patch focused on acquiring camping, scouting and first aid equipment for our scouting friends in the Ukraine and Siberia. Then, in 1998, we purchased equipment and supplies for Scouts in Grenada and Dominica in the Caribbean, as well as for Scouts in Nicaragua in Cental America. This year, our goal is to raise funds sufficient to acquire 100 tents for Scouts in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa. With financial aid and encouragment from Scouts like you, we know we can make this happen!
The World Friendship Fund patch is a method that we use to encourage Scouts and Scouters to contribute to this noble cause. Each donation of $6.00 (USD) nets one World Friendship Fund patch for the contributor, but donations of any amount are welcome! The funds are used to directly acquire and deliver Scouting / camping / first aid / training and other materials to units in the targeted Country; any surplus is sent to World Friendship Fund headquarters where we ask it be directed to other country's whose Scouting programs are in need.
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How Do I Request Patches?
Donation Summary
● One Patch is shipped for each $6.00 (US) WFF donation.● Postage should be included with each order.● Minimum patch request is three (3) patches.● Donations within the United States should be paid with
personal checks or money orders.● Donations outside of the United States should be paid with
International Money Orders or Foreign Drafts in US Dollars only. We are sorry, but our bank advises this for international orders. If you have any better ideas, we'd like to hear about them.
There are some special pages in this site to assist you in placing your request. They are as follows:
The Request Form This form will allow you to place an on-line order for World Friendship Fund patches. When you fill it out, please be very careful to enter the information as completely and precisely as possible. Remember, we will use the information in the form to fill your request, and ship your patches. Missing Patch Quantities or Purchase / Postage Totals will cause delays. Incorrect names, addresses, etc. WILL cause shipping problems. After you carefully fill out the Request Form and click on "Send Your Request". you should print a copy of it (if you have a printer). If paying by check or money order, this copy and your payment should be mailed to the address on the Order Form as soon as possible.
The Postage Table This table illustrates the cost of postage based on the number of patches that you order and the country you are in. Find the number of patches you plan to order in the first (left) column, and your country along the top row. Where the row and column intersect is the postage amount that you should include in your check.
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Current Foreign Exchange Rates This link points to the International Monetary Fund's "Representative Exchange Rates for Selected Currencies." It is updated daily, and should give you some idea what the patch donations should be in your monetary units. Use of this form is FOR REFERENCE ONLY as all World currencies are not listed. If you are outside of the United States, your banking institution should be able help you with exchange rate questions when they prepare your International Money Order or Foreign Draft .
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Pinewood Derby Mania - A Cub Scout Phenomona
Pinewood Derby
BE A PART OF DERBY HISTORY!The Pinewood Derby's Founder Needs Your Help
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Your Pinewood Derby Committee The people that make it happen.
Pre-Planning Events When do we start planning?
Planning Resources Ideas for a fantastic event.
The PWD Kit Skit Handing out the kits with STYLE!
Pinewood Derby Rules? You define 'em.
Its Race Day! Start your engines!
The Smell of Victory Sometimes sportsmanship is tough.
PWD Info on the Web Ideas, ideas, ideas!
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Race Management Software Results gathering & recording.
Pinewood Derby Car Design Build for speed, or build for show?
GREAT Derby Websites How others run their races.
Pinewood Derby Tracks Finance & buy, or design & build?
Timers and Line Judges Splitting seconds!
Miscellaneous Supplies Those little necessities.
A "Pinewood Derby Racing Webring" Site
This Pinewood Derby Racing Web Ring Site Is cared for by Don DeYoung .
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New WeBeLoS Scout Book - The Virtual Cub Scout Leader's Handbook
THE NEW WEBELOS SCOUT BOOK "The Evolution Continues!"
WEBELOS SCOUT BOOK
(Publication 33108, © 1998, BSA)
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A SUMMARY OF THE CHANGES
HISTORY Ever since the WeBeLoS Cub Scout rank was introduced, the program has gone through a continuous, but gradual evolution. Originally, the Webelos rank was only offered to Cubs that had completed the Lion rank. There were no handbooks dedicated to the rank, just a single page in the Lion Cub Scout Book. With only 5 requirements, it was specifically aimed at transitioning a boy to the Tenderfoot rank of Boy Scouting. In 1954 the word Webelos made it to the cover of the Lion handbook, and finally in 1967 a handbook was published that specifically focused on the Webelos rank and the 'new' Arrow of Light award. Since the early 1950's, this evolution has been communicated to the Cubs and leaders via a long lineage of handbooks that now includes 5 editions and 10 printings.
© 1954 © 1967 © 1988 © 1991
GENERAL The 1998 version of the Webelos Scout Book is yet another step in this evolution. The new handbook has gone from 416 to 470 pages. It has been completely re-formatted and re-published with a significant quantity of new and refined program information and excellent graphics. The majority of the changes in the new book are concentrated on either
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modernizing language or making 'cultural' corrections. For instance, "grown-ups" are now "adults" and references to "your parents" are now "a parent."
WEBELOS RANK There were no sweeping changes to the Webelos rank requirements. There are, however, several changes in the text of the requirements, and some clarifications made regarding the Webelos religious requirements. It should also be mentioned that virtually every Activity Badge requirement has been upgraded and/or changed in the new handbook. Finally, the insert: "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse and Drug Abuse" is replaced by "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse" and drug abuse is now dealt with in the required reading (and subsequent discussion of) "Don't Be Tricked by Drugs: A Deadly Game." This is a new requirement for the "Fitness" activity badge (requirement number 7,) and is required to earn the Webelos Badge.
ARROW OF LIGHT AWARD There are two changes to the AOL requirements! Specifically, Webelos that aspire to earn the AOL award must learn how to "Tie the joining knot (square knot)" and they must "Complete and turn in a "Join Boy Scouting" application to the Scoutmaster during the conference." There has been a lot of discussion about need to "turn in" the Boy Scout application. My interpretation is as follows:
1. "Turn in" the Boy Scout application does not mean "join the Boy Scouts." 2. "Turn in" the Boy Scout application does not mean "join a specific troop."
ACTIVITY BADGES Virtually every activity badge was changed. Some just included a little re-wording, and some were changed significantly with NEW requirements. The new handbook has 77 more pages than the older handbook that are devoted specifically to activity badge resources!
COMPASS POINTS Re-worded without any impact on requirements.
SOME GOOD REFERENCE MATERIALS In the Virtual Cub Leader's Handbook, several of our "Requirements" pages illustrate the changes in the new handbook. The following pages have been updated with the new requirements, and have been color-coded to assist you in recognizing "CHANGED" and "NEW" material.
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● The Requirements of Cub Scouting Ranks ● The Webelos Rank Requirements ● The Arrow Of Light Award Requirements ● The Activity Badge Requirements
❍ The Mental Skills Group ❍ The Outdoors Group ❍ The Physical Skills Group ❍ The Community Group ❍ The Technology Group
● The Compass Points Emblem Requirements
Over at the United States Scouting Service Project, Mr. Paul S. Wolf, the "Scout Requirements Section" author, has created an excellent comparison of the old and new Webelos handbooks. He shows, in detail, ALL of the new handbook's additions, deletions, and changes. Check them out at:
● Cubs - Arrow of Light Badge ● Webelos Requirements ● Cubs - Webelos Activity Badges ● Cubs - Compass Points Emblem
CONCLUSION Does all of this mean you NEED to purchase a new Webelos handbook right now? The answer is "NO." There is NO regulation that requires the use of the new book. Our Pack probably won't start using the new books until next summer when our Bears move into the Webelos I program. The BSA would like all of the old handbooks to sell first anyway, so help the BSA out and buy those old books! They'll be collector's items in a few months anyway!
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CUB SCOUT RANK REQUIREMENTS - The Virtual Cub Scout Leader's Handbook
THE VIRTUAL CUB SCOUT RANK REQUIREMENTS GUIDE
"Bobcat to AOL and ALL Points in Between !"
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RANK ADVANCEMENT
"Rank advancement is one of the methods we use to achieve Scouting's aims - character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. Everything a Cub does to advance is designed to achieve these aims and aid in his personal growth. Advancement is the process by which a boy progresses from badge to badge, learning new skills as he goes. We should remember that badges are simply a means to an end - and not an end in themselves."
THE NEW 1998 WEBELOS SCOUT BOOK! (HOT off the presses!)
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TRACKING YOUR CUB'S ADVANCEMENTS (Download our FREE Spreadsheets!)
THE ADVENTURE OF CUB SCOUTING
These pages document all of the requirements a boy must achieve to progress through the Cub Scouting ranks. These requirements are listed in summary form and contain additional resources where possible. This resource is not intended to replace the Cub Scout Books (handbooks) but rather to supplement them in an on-line form. A handbook is a manditory item that each Cub Scout must use through each rank level.
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ENTER, THE BOBCAT
Regardless of a boy's age, the Bobcat Badge the first step in a boy's progression after registering as a Cub Scout. Among other requirements, the Bobcat must learn the the Cub Scout Handshake, the the Cub Scout Salute, and how to give the the Cub Scout Sign.
NEXT, HE'S A WOLF!
Next, the Wolf Badge is earned by boys who have completed first grade, or who are eight years old. As a Cub Scout completes his achievements towards the Wolf (and Bear) ranks, the Den Leader recognizes a boy's hard work with the Immediate Recognition patch and beads. This is used as an incentive towards continued achievement.
After a boy earns his Wolf badge, he works on Wolf Electives which consist of special projects and activities. Completing them allows him to earn Arrow Points to display on his uniform under his Wolf badge.
There is also a very special award that Cub Scouts can earn. By completing a specific set of conservation-related achievements and electives a Wolf Cub can earn International Scouting's World Conservation Award. Earning this award allows Scouts of all ages to heighten their awareness and appreciation of nature and the environemnt.
AND THEN A BEAR...
The Bear Badge can be earned by boys who have completed second grade, or who are nine years old. As a Bear-aged boy progresses, he too can earn the Immediate Recognition patch and beads. One of the Bear achievements involves earning the "Whittling Chip" wallet card. Earning this card shows that a Bear has learned the fundamentals of knife safety. After earning the Bear
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badge, a special collection of age-appropriate Bear Electives are also available to allow Bear Cub's to earn Arrow Points too!
There is also a special set of requirements to allow a Bear Cub to earn the World Conservation Award.
IN 4TH GRADE HE ENTERS WEBELOS
The Webelos Badge is for boys who have completed third grade, or who are ten years old. The Webelos rank is the first step in a boy's transition towards a Boy Scout troop. As he completes the achievements in the Webelos Scout Book, he will work on Activity Badges. These are age-appropriate projects for older Cub Scouts. Activity badges are sorted into five discipline-related groups. They are the Community Group, the Mental Skills Group, the Outdoor Group, the Physical Skills Group, and the Technology Group. Activity Badges can be displayed on the front of the Webelos cap or on the Webelos Colors. During this period, the Webelos Scout should also begin to attend meetings led by adults, and become more familiar with the Boy Scout requirements.
After earning the Webelos badge, the Webelos Scout may recieve the Compass Points emblem and gold 'devices' to pin on it as an incentive to complete additional Activity Badges.
Completion of the Forester, Outdoorsman, and Naturalist Activities Badges, and completion of a special consevation project allows a Webelos Scout to join the Wolves and Bears in earning the World Conservation Award as well.
THEN CUB SCOUTING'S APEX... THE ARROW OF LIGHT
After a boy has completed the fourth grade and earned the Webelos badge, the next step on the Webelos trail to becoming a Boy Scout is earning the Arrow of Light Award. This is the highest award a Cub Scout can earn, and is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout Uniform. As a boy works on the Arrow of Light, he gets a chance to practice some Scout skills that he has already learned,
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earn more Activity Badges, and REALLY learn what a Boy Scout is. Because this award is so special, a special ceremony should always be performed by the Pack!
BOY SCOUTS, HERE HE COMES!
Finally, a boy is ready to become a Boy Scout! This has been a long road filled with fun and learning. Working with your Pack's "Troop-Webelos Resource Person" you should prepare Webelos Scouts and their families for a good Boy Scout experience. Visit our Webelos-To-Scout pages for more information on this important transition.
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FOR BOBCATS
● BOBCAT BADGE REQUIREMENTS ❍ THE CUB SCOUT HANDSHAKE ❍ THE CUB SCOUT SALUTE ❍ THE CUB SCOUT SIGN
FOR WOLVES
● WOLF BADGE REQUIREMENTS ❍ IMMEDIATE RECOGNITION BADGE &
BEADS ● WOLF ELECTIVES
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❍ ARROW POINTS ● WORLD CONSERVATION AWARD
FOR BEARS
● BEAR BADGE REQUIREMENTS ❍ IMMEDIATE RECOGNITION BADGE &
BEADS ❍ "WHITTLING CHIP"
● BEAR ELECTIVES ❍ ARROW POINTS
● WORLD CONSERVATION AWARD
FOR ALL WEBELOS
● WEBELOS BADGE REQUIREMENTS ❍ WEBELOS STUDY GUIDE ❍ WEBELOS COLORS ❍ COMPASS POINTS EMBLEM ❍ ACTIVITY BADGES
■ COMMUNITY GROUP ■ MENTAL SKILLS GROUP ■ OUTDOOR GROUP ■ PHYSICAL SKILLS GROUP ■ TECHNOLOGY GROUP
● WORLD CONSERVATION AWARD
FOR SECOND YEAR WEBELOS ONLY
● ARROW OF LIGHT AWARD REQUIREMENTS
● AOL STUDY GUIDE ● WEBELOS-TO-SCOUT TRANSITION
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AND FINALLY....
● A Summary of 1998 Webelos Handbook Changes
● A Summary of 1998 Wolf and Bear Handbook Changes
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Unit Re-Chartering & the Quality Unit Award
Rechartering - What's That?A license to run with the Pack!
So, What's The Process?The schedule of events.
The Charter Renewal MeetingThe Pack's most important meeting.
The Charter Renewal ApplicationWorking with your Council
Charter Presentation CeremoniesAn outstanding occasion!
Get Unit Insurance At Recharter TimeThe National recommendations.
The Quality Unit AwardFor a quality Cubbing Program
Rechartering Info On The WebThe global rechartering knowledge-base.
TAKE OUR CHARTERING POLL !(When do you re-charter?)
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The Cub Scout Pack National Quality Unit Award
THE CUB SCOUT PACK NATIONAL QUALITY UNIT AWARD
WHAT IS THE QUALITY UNIT AWARD?
Each year during your rechartering exercises, the BSA will ask your Cub Scout Pack leadership team to make some specific commitments regarding the quality of their Pack's program for the following charter year. These commitments are in ten (10) specific operational areas of Pack Program delivery. Then, during the rechartering exercises of following year you are asked to report on your performance against the commitments that were made the year previous. The Cub Scout Pack National Quality Unit Award is granted to Cub Scout Packs that achieve (a minimum) of six of those operational quality commitments out of the total of ten. Completion of four (4) specific committments are manditory, plus at least two (2) additional commitments.
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Quality Unit Commitments For 1999Your Unit must complete six of ten.
Program Features & Filing InformationBetter read through this!.
Quality Unit RecognitionsShowing others YOU are a Quality Unit!
Quality Unit Links & InformationFinding the good stuff on the web!
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Tracking and Stalking North American Wildlife
Handbook
TRACKING AND STALKING NORTH AMERICAN WILDLIFE
(A cyber-guide for Scouts and Scouters)
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"Getting Good Sport-Life in the Wild"
One of the earliest, fundamental aspects of Scouting was the art of tracking and stalking. This was discussed by Lord Baden-Powell in "Getting Good Sport-Life in the Wild". Here he discusses the importance of learning to take note of fine details within the environment, and then applying those same skills in every-day life.
In this spirit, these pages offer Scouts tips on tracking, identifying the "quarry", and stalking it. Also included are tips on safety around wildlife, animal track images, wildlife data, and when possible, sound files.
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TRACKER'S BASICS (A few things you need to know.)
TRACKING WILDLIFE(Identify and Search)
GETTING UP CLOSE(Stalking your prey)
WILDLIFE, AND YOUR SAFETY (Your life could depend on it!)
WILDLIFE HAZARDS FOR CAMPERS (Which animals to watch out for.)
A NOTE ABOUT BEAR ATTACKS(Use extreme caution!)
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CARNIVORES (of the Order Carnivora)
BADGER(Taxidea taxus)
BEAR, BLACK(Ursus americanus)
BEAR, GRIZZLY or BROWN(Ursus arctos)
BOBCAT(Lynx rufus)
COUGAR or MOUNTAIN LION (Puma concolor)
COYOTE(Canis latrans)
FOX, GRAY(Urocyon cinereoargenteus)
FOX, RED(Vulpes vulpes)
LYNX, CANADIAN(Lynx canadensis)
RACCOON(Procyon lotor)
SKUNK(Mephitis mephitis)
WOLF, GRAY(Canis lupus lycaon)
HOOFED MAMMALS (of the Order Artiodactyla)
BIGHORN SHEEP(Ovis canadensis)
BISON or BUFFALO(Bison bison)
CARIBOU or REINDEER(Rangifer tarandus)
DEER, MULE(Odocoileus hemionus)
DEER, WHITETAIL(Odocoileus virginianus)
ELK, WAPITI, or RED DEER(Cervus elaphus)
MOOSE(Alces alces)
MOUNTAIN GOAT(Oreamnos americanus)
PRONGHORN ANTELOPE(Antilocapra americana)
WILD BOAR or WILD PIG(Sus scrofa)
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RODENTS (of the Order Rodentia)
BEAVER(Castor canadensis)
MARMOT(Marmota flaviventris)
MUSKRAT(Ondatra zibethicus)
PORCUPINE(Erethizon dorsatum)
MISCELLANEOUS (of the Orders Didelphimorphia, Lagomorpha, Primates, and Xenarthra)
ARMADILLO(Dasypus novemcinctus)
OPOSSUM(Didelphis virginiana)
PIKA(Ochotona princeps)
WEBELOS(Cubbus Maximus)
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Meeting Dazzlers For The Cub Scout Leader
MEETING DAZZLERS FOR THE CUB SCOUT LEADER
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Meeting Dazzlers For The Cub Scout Leader
A Mega-Resource For Scout Meetings!
Contained on these pages are thousands of Scout Leader resources that can be used to 'spice-up' any Pack or Den meeting. These resources are the works of hundreds of Scouters and Guiders around the World. We have performed exhaustive searches of the Web, UseNet, and Discussion Lists to build this collection, and we believe that this is the most extensive resource of it's kind. If you can't find what you are looking for here, let us know, and we'll find it for you!
Cub Scout Ceremonies 100's to choose from!
Songs, Yells, ChantsShow 'em your Scouting spirit.
Cub Scout Crafts and ProjectsFun stuff to make in a meeting.
Skits for the Den and PackThere's a HAM in every Cub.
Stories, Lore, and Assorted YarnsSit quietly now, and listen to this.
Games and Fun StuffCool games to play.
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If you aren't in the habit of downloading your copy of Baloo's Bugle each month, then you just don't know what you're missing! The Bugle is an on-line powerhouse of Cub Scouting resources designed to keep your monthly program 'on-theme,' fun, and educational. As a Cubmaster, I make sure all of our Pack's Leaders get a copy each month at our committee meeting. You can get it here!
"THE REFERENCE LIBRARY" from CUB SCOUT
PACK 114 GOLDENROD DISTRICT, MID-AMERICA COUNCIL
You've heard about it at Roundtable... you've read about it in Baloo's Bugle... well, here it is! The "REFERENCE LIBRARY" from Cub Scout Pack 114. From the creative genius of Barb Stephens, this vast collection includes: Cub leader helps, games, crafts, humor, outdoor and camping resources, 'words of wisdom' and much, much more. Check it out!
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Cub Leader Recognition Award Program
"AWARDS FOR TRAINING, TENURE, PERFORMANCE, AND DEDICATION"
Award Program OverviewHow it works.
Cubmaster AwardFor a quality program.
Cub Scouter AwardFor exemplary service.
Den Leader AwardThe journeyman Scouter.
Webelos Den Leader AwardOur senior leaders.
Tiger Cub Den Leader AwardKeeping Cubbing alive!
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The Virtual Uniform & Insignia Handbook
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Why Do We Wear Uniforms?
The Boy Scouts of America has always been a uniformed body. There are many reasons for this. One reason stands out above all the rest. We wear the uniform because it is a means of identifying ourselves openly with the principles to which we are committed-character development, citizenship training, and physical and mental fitness.
The fact that youth and adult members of Scouting wear a uniform doesn't mean that we're all alike. We come from different ethnic and racial backgrounds. We have our own religious beliefs and political views. We are each individuals with our own family traditions and loyalties. So the uniform is not intended to hide our individuality. But it is a way we give each other strength and support. It is a bond that ties us together in spite of our differences. It is a way of making visible our commitment to a belief in God, loyalty to country, and to helping other people.
The Scouting movement is built on positive values. As we wear the uniform, we are openly identifying ourselves with those values where everyone can see us. We stand together, not alone, in encouraging others to live by those same principles. Boys and adults alike should take pride in belonging to such a movement and wear the uniform as it is intended.
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Character, Citizenship, Fitness!
Cub & Webelos Scout Uniform GuideFrom Cap To Shoes - Fully Illustrated
Cub & Webelos Scout Insignia GuideThe Virtual CUB Insignia Guide
Adult Leader Uniform GuideThey Make 'em Extra Large?
Adult Leader Insignia GuideThe Virtual LEADER Insignia Guide
Tiger Cub Uniform & Insignia GuideFor the Well-Dressed Tiger Cubn
Den Chief Uniform & Insignia GuideOur Big Brothers!
Achieving 100% UniformingThe Cubmaster's Uniforming Goal
Policies and ProceduresUniforming Guidelines
Rules and RegulationsDo It By The Book
How to Wear the UniformUnder or Over The Collar?
How to Uniform Your PackBe A Quality Unit
Uniform InspectionsDown To The Finger Nails!
Policies and Procedures There are certain rules about how and where the uniform should be worn. There is a correct place on the uniform for each badge and insignia. The National Cub Scout Committee, made up of volunteer Scouters around the country, has the responsibility of setting the standards for the Cub Scouting uniforms. No changes or alterations in the uniform or badges may be made without its approval.
All Cub Scout leaders should become familiar with the rules and regulations on uniforming so they can set a good example for the boys. (See Uniform Rules and Regulations)
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How To Uniform Your Pack Since the uniform helps you achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting, you will want to make sure all of the boys and adult leaders in your pack are completely and correctly uniformed. Leader attitudes toward uniforming are important since leaders influence the attitudes of the boys. When leaders are in uniform, the boys will know uniforms are important and necessary. When leaders wear badges and insignia incorrectly, the boys get the impression that proper uniforming isn't required or necessary.
When a boy joins the pack, be sure to impress on his family the importance of the uniform, both to the boy and the pack. Suggest that the boy begin his Cub Scout experience by helping to earn part of the cost of his uniform.
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Achieving 100% Uniforming Once the pack committee has set a goal of 100 percent boy and adult leader uniforming, there are many ways it can be accomplished. Here are some suggestions:
1. Establish a pack uniform exchange. Boys graduating from Cub Scouting donate their "experienced" uniforms to the pack. They are distributed as needed. Emphasize the fact that these uniforms are "experienced" (rather than "used") uniforms this adds some appeal from the boys' point of view.
2. Make arrangements with such agencies as Goodwill Industries, The Salvation Army, and Volunteers of America to get Cub Scout and leader uniforms that might be donated to them. Some packs aid these agencies in collecting used clothing and furniture in return for the uniforms. Your council might also have contacts with such agencies through which you can get uniforms. Watch for garage and rummage sales.
3. Schedule pack money-earning projects to earn funds to buy
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uniforms.
4. Encourage families and friends to give uniforms as gifts on holidays and birthdays.
5. Some packs encourage proper uniforming by giving a new Cub Scout his pack and den numerals. These are bought regularly with funds from the pack treasury.
Remember that boys and leaders are identified as members of the Boy Scouts of America by their uniform. Make sure they wear the full and correct uniform.
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The National Summertime Pack Award Program
NATIONAL SUMMERTIME PACK AWARD PROGRAM
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To The Pack Committee:
Cub Scouting is a year-round program.... September thru August. As such, it is the responsiblitiy of every Scouting unit to ensure a quality Cub program, even during the summer. During the months of June, July, and August Cub Scouts and their families can participate in Scouting activities that are educational and fun! A full summer program keeps a pack healthy, parents interested, and Cub Scouts eager to register for another year.
Participating in these Summertime activities also gives the Cub Scout, his Den, and the Pack an opportunity to earn the National Summertime Pack
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Award, an important component of the Quality Unit Program. These pages describe this program in detail and explain ways to help you plan your Cubbing summer and qualify for the award.
The Requirements
All the pack has to do is plan and conduct a monthly pack activity for June, July, and August. The whole idea is to keep your pack together and doing things during the summer when boys have the most free time.
The Recognitions
A pack committee member should keep the record of activities, participation of dens, and attendance of Cub Scouts. Submit the application form (click here) to the local council service center as soon after your August activity as possible. An appropriate pack meeting ceremony should be planned for the presentation of the awards, which are:
For the Pack - A full-color certificate suitable for framing and an attractive streamer for the pack flag.
For the Dens of the award earning Pack - A den ribbon for each den that has 50 percent or more of its boys participating in each of the three activities.
For the boys of the award earning Pack - A pin for each boy who takes part in all of the summer months' activities.
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How to Plan
● Print and use the planning chart as a place to record your proposed and completed pack's activities (click here).
● Planning for summertime activities should be a part of the annual program planning conference. At that conference, leaders accept the challenge to earn the National Summertime Pack Award. The pack committee should make suggestions for activities. Check themes in Cub Scout Program Helps, and, if desired, appoint a task force to give leadership to the summer program.
● At the April pack leader meeting, this task force should have specific recommendations to make. Parents and families should be involved from the beginning, but make this an item on the agenda for the April pack meeting.
● Schedule your plans around family vacation times. Get ideas at roundtables. Secure a list of community events as well as district and council events in which your pack can participate. Avoid date conflicts. Do not schedule a pack activity at the same time as a major community event that the families may want to take part in. However, some pack meetings may coincide with and be a part of some major events.
● Check with members of your chartered organization to get their full support for your plans and to be sure that there is no conflict with events they have scheduled.
● Use the summertime program as a way to bring more boys into the Cub Scout family. Graduate Tiger Cubs in May so they can participate as new Cub Scouts. Invite Cub Scout-age boys and their families to take part as guests. It is a great opportunity for them to see firsthand the fun of Cub Scouting. Form new dens as needed.
● Webelos den leaders can use summertime activities to support activity badges. Plan trips, tours, and sports events around the badges on which the boys are working.
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● Use parents as organizers and leaders of activities. Involve all family members - grandparents, brothers, sisters. Any family member who may have been too busy to be active during fall and spring should be asked to help with the summer program.
● Promote the summertime program as being great for those families who will not be going away on vacation. Make your plans sound like an at-home vacation.
Where to Go and What to Do
Summertime is definitely a time when Cub Scouts want to have fun, fun, fun! It is also a good time for leisure family activities. Use your Cub Scout Leader How-To Book for ideas. Here are some suggestions:
Seeing Things Made - Manufacturing plants such as aircraft, automotive, appliance, or electronics; chemical, paper, plastic, paint, furniture, or toy plants; handicrafts, or other small industries.
How Your City Runs - Power, light, water, gas, sewage treatment plants; police and fire stations, city hall, courthouse, telephone company, post office, hospitals; newspaper publisher, and radio and television stations.
How Your City Is Fed - Truck farms and dairy farms; dairies, flour mills, bakeries; food processing, canning, and bottling plants; stockyards and meat or poultry-packing houses; beverage, candy, and ice-cream firms; city markets; restaurants and pizzerias; food distributors.
How Your City Travels - Bus, boat, truck, railroad, subway, airplane, ferry, and shipping terminals and facilities.
Learn About Your Heritage - Art galleries, museums, and memorials; celebrated old homes, forts, historic areas,
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monuments, and other historical sites; houses of worship, civic centers, important local buildings; summer theaters and band concerts; special local historical celebrations; and local activities.
Let's Go Outdoors - Parks, forests, arboretums, botanical gardens, cemeteries, fish hatcheries, game preserves, or wild bird sanctuaries; hiking and nature trails; ball games, field meets, and other athletic events; pools, lakes, rivers, and beaches for swimming, fishing, and boating; zoos, circuses, and amusement parks; special outdoor displays and exhibits; nearby military installations; and recreational areas suitable for family picnics, cookouts, and games.
Use the yellow pages in your telephone directory or call the tourist information person at your chamber of commerce office for information.
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The Conservation Good Turn Program
THE CONSERVATION GOOD TURN PROGRAM
Working Together To Enhance The Environment
Program DescriptionSupport your local conservationists!
Participating AgenciesFederal agency program resources.
The Program RecognitionsFor program participants
The PatchWorn as temporary insignia.
For Cub And Webelos ScoutsSome Project ideas.
For Boy Scouts And Venture ScoutsProject ideas for Boy and Venture Scouts.
For ExplorersProject ideas for Explorers.
The Application FormPrint it, fill it out, turn it in.
Other Conservation AwardsOther awards and programs for Scouts.
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Conservation Good Turn
Since 1910, conservation has been an integral part of the program of the Boy Scouts of America. The BSA has been a positive force in conservation and environmental efforts. Scouts have rendered distinguished public service by helping to conserve wildlife, energy, forests, soil, and water. Past generations of Scouts have been widely recognized for undertaking conservation Good Turn action projects in their local communities.
Scouts of today have grown up with words such as ecosystem and biodiversity. They recognize the need for, and the benefits of, conserving natural resources. Scouts understand that we all must work together for the betterment of the land, forests, wildlife, air, and water.
Much has been accomplished in recent years by individual Scouts and through unit conservation Good Turns. Much more needs to be done.
Beginning in 1995, the Boy Scouts of America will do much more.
Support Your Local Conservationists
The Conservation Good Turn is an opportunity for Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Varsity Scout teams, and Explorer posts to join with conservation or environmental organizations (federal, state, local, or private) to carry out a conservation Good Turn in their home communities.
● The Scouting unit contacts a conservation agency and offers to carry out a Good Turn project.
● The agency identifies a worthwhile and needed project that the
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unit can accomplish.
● Working together in the local community, the unit and the agency plan the details and establish the date, time and location for carrying out the project.
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Participating Agencies
Many federal agencies are resources for the BSA's Conservation Good Turn. These agencies include:
● U.S. Department of Agriculture - Soil Conservation Service - Forest Service - Extension Service
● U.S. Department of the Interior - United States Fish and Wildlife Service - Bureau of Land Management - National Park Service - Geological Survey - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Bureau of Reclamation
● U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
● U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Recognitions
A Conservation Good Turn certificate is available at the council service center for units that participate and report on their efforts. The application is here. A Conservation-Good Turn patch is also available for purchase at the council service center to recognize individual youth and adult members who participate in a meaningful conservation project.
The World Conservation Award provides another opportunity for individual Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Explorers to "think globally" and "act locally" to preserve and improve our environment. This program is designed to make Scouts and Explorers aware that all nations are closely related through natural resources and that we are interdependent with our world environment. Applications for this award are available at the council service center.
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Project Ideas
Conservation and environmental agencies typically have a; backlog of needed projects that they have been unable to carry out, for lack of funding or volunteers. The list of possible Good turn projects is limited only by the needs of the agency and the willingness of the Scouting unit. In every community, whether urban, suburban, or rural, worthwhile-projects await all Scouting units.
Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts
Cub Scouting conservation, projects should involve the entire Cub Scout pack, each den, adult 'leaders, and family members. Hands-on projects help Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts realize that everyone can do things to care for the environment. Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts participating in the Conservation Good Turn can also meet some advancement requirements. Suggested projects include, but are not limited to:
● Plant grasses, trees, shrubs, and ground cover to stop soil erosion.
● As a den or pack, adopt a park. Remove litter and garbage from a favorite neighborhood recreation area or park.
● Organize or participate in a recycling program in your neighborhood, or visit a recycling center.
● Arrange a natural resources awareness program. Invite natural resource professionals such as wildlife biologists, soil conservationists, foresters, or conservation officers to speak to your pack.
● Participate in a beach or waterfront cleanup. Record the items collected and determine the possible harmful effects to wildlife. With youth participation, develop a plan to educate the public
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about the dangers posed to wildlife.
● From a local, state, or national organization that is concerned about environmental protection, obtain suggestions for den and pack projects to improve the environment.
● As a den or pack, visit a public utility to learn about the wise use of resources, and become involved in programs offered by utilities to help consumers conserve resources.
● Contact the camp ranger or BSA local council property superintendent for information about camp needs and plans. Establish a nature trail, plant vegetation, or carry out other needed projects as requested by the camp ranger.
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Ideas for Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts
Scouts participating in the Conservation Good Turn can meet certain rank and merit badge requirements. Troops and teams should consider advancement requirements when selecting projects to carry out. Suggested projects include, but are not limited to:
● Plant shrubs to provide food and cover for wildlife.
● Conduct stream improvement projects to prevent erosion.
● Plant grasses and legumes to provide ground cover in schoolyards, public parks, and recreation areas.
● Plant tree seedlings as part of a managed forestry plan.
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● Help thin and prune woodlands in a managed tree improvement project.
● With a local forester, take part in or conduct a forest fire prevention program.
● Make an exhibit on conservation for a county fair.
● Develop a nature trail in a public park.
● Assist a local forester in a tree insect- and disease-control or public education project.
● Assist a local agency with a trout stream restoration project.
● Participate in a wildlife or wildfowl count.
● Conduct a rodent-control and public health education program under the guidance of the local health department or agency responsible for rodent control.
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Ideas For Explorers
Explorer posts or a cluster of posts can conduct an areawide inventory of environmental needs. Posts can individually or jointly plan, organize, and carry out an areawide environmental improvement project. Suggested project ideas include, but are not limited to the following
● Organize a recycling campaign.
● Visit a legislative body in session to understand the legislative
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process and how to become active citizens in the community.
● Participate in a National Wildlife Federation program at the community level.
● Plan and carry out a community improvement campaign.
● Adopt a pond, stream, or park; keep it well maintained and litter-free.
● Participate in Keep America Beautiful Day.
● Research career opportunities in the fields of conservation and the environment and publish your findings for distribution to other posts.
● Conduct a national high-adventure base conservation project.
● Participate in National Hunting and Fishing Day.
● Paint public buildings or maintain the grounds.
● Under the guidance of the local parks and recreation department, prune trees on public grounds.
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Searching The Internet For Scout Conservation Project Info
Well, if you've made it this far down the page, you have either found more information on the Conservation Good Turn Program than you ever dreamed you'd need, or you are totally frustrated because you can't find info that esoteric project (or what-ever). The links below are the portals into the 'Conservation-ether', ....the vessel of all "green-Earth" knowledge, ....the crucible of "tree-hugging" exhaultation, ...THE WEB! (If you can't find it after all this work, let me know, and I will ferret it out for you!!)
● InfoSeek "Conservation Good Turn" Sites Peruse sites that are listed in INFOSEEK. This query searches for sites that contain all the words "Conservation," "Good," and "Turn."
● "eXcite "Conservation Good Turn" Sites Peruse sites that are listed in EXCITE. This query searches for sites that contain all the words "Conservation," "Good," and "Turn."
● Yahoo Scout Conservation Sites Check out the sites that have managed to get YAHOO to list them based on their "Scouting Conservation Projects." No small task!
● Search AltaVista for "Scout Conservation Good Turn" information Check out the Scout Conservation sites that are listed in ALTAVISTA. This query searches for sites that contain all the words "Scout," "Conservation," "Good," and "Turn."
● Search the "Scouts-L" Archive for "Conservation Good Turn" Discussions Search through over 7 years of Scout Conservation discussions at the "Roundtable that never ends."
● Conservation Search in Scouter's Internet Compass DB
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This is a nice search tool to allow Conservation searches within the Scouters Internet Compass database. Once you are there, try out some other searches as well!
● Search the Usenet for Conservation Project IdeasThis link will search the Usenet's Scouting discussion groups for "Conservation Project" and/or "Conservation Good Turn" discussions.
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Other Scouting Conservation Awards and Programs
Scouting and Conservation This is the "Fact Sheet from the Boy Scouts of America web-site regarding the BSA relationships to Conservation programs. They say, "Because Scouting's youth generally have an active interest in the outdoors, they possess a ready curiosity that can be expanded. These young people can find their own answers, learn how to make sound judgments, and find social and environmental significance in actions that they undertake. Every Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, and Explorer - and their units - can join in so that 100 percent of Scouting's members can become committed to the importance of conservation. "
The Willian T. Hornaday Awards As a Cub Scout Pack, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Explorer, you belong to one of the world's oldest environmental organizations. By subscribing to the Outdoor Code, you're already doing a lot to help conserve renewable natural resources. But do you yearn to do more? Great! There's a special way for individual Scouts or Scout units to make a real contribution. It's the William T. Hornaday Awards For Distinguished Service to Conservation.
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Cub Scout World Conservation Award Granted under the auspices of the World Organization of Scouting Movement (WOSM,) this award is earned by Cub Scouts that participate in a Den or Pack conservation project and complete certain electives and/or earn prescribed Activity Badges. Visit this site to review the Award requirements, the patch graphic, and other information regarding the program.
Boy Scout World Conservation Award Granted under the auspices of the World Organization of Scouting Movement (WOSM,) this award is earned by Boy Scouts that complete the requirements for certain select Merit Badges. Visit this site to review the Award requirements, the patch graphic, and other information regarding the program.
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For more information, see BSA Publication No. 21-386 - 1995 Printing
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BSA Website Map - The Virtual Cub Scout Leader's Handbook
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About Scouting
● Fact Sheets ● Press Releases ● Public Service Announcements ● Founders of Scouting and the BSA ● Historical Highlights ● 1997 Year in Review
Activities
● High Adventure Bases ● Venture Crews
Awards and Emblems
● Boy Scout Rank Advancement ● Eagle Scouts ● The Merit Badge Program ● Order of the Arrow ● Religious Emblems Programs ● Venturing: Youth and Adult Awards ● William T. Hornaday Awards
Boy Scouts
● Fact Sheet: What is Boy Scouting? ● The Lone Scout Plan ● Varsity Scouting ● Rank Advancement
Cub Scouts
● Fact Sheet: What is Cub Scouting?
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● 1998 National Order of the Arrow Conference ● 1997 Jamboree
Events - Upcoming
● 1999 World Jamboree
Fact Sheets
Family Fun
● Do You Know the State Flags? ● Famous Sayings ● Morse Code Translator ● Name That Merit Badge! ● Say it with Semaphores ● Scout Tips ● Weather Sign Quiz ● What Knot Would You Use?
Joining a Unit
● Local Council Locator
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Magazines
● Boys' Life ● Scouting
❍ About Scouting magazine ❍ Current issue
Official Gear
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Press Releases
Programs
● What is Cub Scouting? (Fact Sheet) ● What is Boy Scouting? (Fact Sheet) ● The Venturing Program
Publications
● Boy Scout Handbook 11the edition (Press Release) ● Handbooks Through History
Public Relations
● New Print Advertisment (JPEG Image, 109K) ● Public Service Announcements
Professions in Scouting
● The Scouting Professional ● Employment Opportunities
❍ Staff Needed for High Adventure Bases
Starting a Unit
● Starting a New Venturing Crew
Venturing
● The Venturing Program ● Starting a New Venturing Crew ● Youth and Adult Awards ● Program Support ● Literature and Resources ● Adult and Youth Training
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THE BLUE AND GOLD BANQUET SCOUTING'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - CUB SCOUT STYLE!
A 66-YEAR OLD TRADITIONTO CELEBRATE 89 YEARS OF SCOUTING
In 1933 "Cub Leaders' Round Table" suggested Parent / Cub dinners. Soon thereafter, Pack 1 of Michigan City started a tradition of pot-lucks where the dads were to bring utensils made of wood; whittled by the Cub with his dad. In the 1930s father / son 'bean dinners' and 'Cub family dinners' began to become commonplace. Finally, in 1943 the name "Blue and Gold Banquet" first appeared in BSA literature, and became synonomous with "celebrating the birthday of Scouting."
Today, the Blue and Gold banquet is one of the highlights of the program year. It brings together your Pack's families for a dinner and an evening of fun. The meal is important, but even more important is the warm, congenial atmosphere created as families enjoy each other's company.
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The Banquet CommitteeThe key to a successful celebration.
Physical Arrangements TeamProvides and prepares the facility.
Program TeamAkela, Baloo, and Parents too!
Dinner TeamArchitects of your repast.
InvitationsIdeas for getting the word out.
Ceremonies - Blue and GoldA special time of Honor!
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Games - Blue and GoldFUN - FUN - FUN !!!
Skits - Blue and GoldWouldn't be a B & G without 'em.
Decorations IdeasSome GREAT crafts ideas.
Searching The Web For B & GFinding more info for your banquet.
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The BSA Family Program & Award
The BSA Family Program & Award
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Table of Contents- Introduction- Making "Family Talks" Successful- Family Talk Subjects- Requirements for the Family Award- Implementing the BSA Family Program- Responsibilities of the BSA Family- Score Sheet, Family Award (No Java)- Certification Form, Family Award (No Java)- Patch, Family Award (No Java)- Pin, Family Award (No Java)- Certificate, Family Award (No Java)- Scouts-L Discussions on Family Award (No Java)- Family Book - BSA Family Award
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Introduction
Families are the basis of society. It is in the family that a child learns at an early age about love, values, social interactions, self-esteem, and preparation for today's world. Today's' family has been targeted as vital to the future of our nation and our world.
The Boy Scouts Of America has a deep interest in the strength of the family. Scouting's aim is to develop boys, young men, and young women into participating citizens of good character who are physically, spiritually, and mentally fit.
Through the Scouting movement, the Boy Scouts Of America can help parents to meet these challenges. The organization recognizes that it is the responsibility of parents to teach their children; however, Scouting is an available resource that can help today's families accomplish worthy goals while building and strengthening relationships among family members.
The BSA Family Book has two major goals: to strengthen families and to encourage family involvement in Scouting. It is written for all parents to use, regardless of their circumstances. The material will help a single father or mother, a two parent family, and grandparents or other adults to teach children in the home.
A weekly "Family Talk" is suggested and provides family members an opportunity to learn and to practice relationship skills that will strengthen individuals as well as the family. Each 'Family Talk' has suggested ideas and activities. The parent should select the ones that meet the specific needs of the family. Family members may wish to create or use some of their own activities to help the children practice a relationship skill.
"Family Talks" can be used in family talk sessions. However, it is hoped that as parents study the material under each topic, they will find ways of using these skills in their daily relationships with family members. Many of the ideas can be used, while riding in the car, during mealtimes, to provide activities for children when there is nothing to do, to initiate discussions in family councils' or as part of other family communications. In other words, family members can creatively adapt the materials and activities to meet their needs and use them to strengthen relationships within their family.
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Each topic is designed to build family relationships and strengthen your family.
A family may earn the "BSA Family Award." (consisting of: the Award Patch, the Award Pin, and the Award Certificate) The experiences family members share as they complete the requirements for, the family award will enrich family living and strengthen family relationships. The family will complete, within a 12 month period, five requirements to earn the award. Two of the requirements are mandatory and three may be the family's choice. Families who are registered for several years may earn the award more than once. For each 12-month period that the family completes the necessary requirements, the family may qualify to receive the "BSA Family Award. Each time the award is earned, the family will receive a BSA Family Award Certificate. The certificate will indicate the 12-month period in which the family completed the requirements.
When the family has completed the necessary requirements, the parent should sign the certificate and notify the pack committee member responsible for the BSA Family program. The pack committee member should sign the certificate and make arrangements to present the certificate to the family. The certificate may be presented to the family at a monthly pack meeting or at another time. The certificate could be mailed to the family, if necessary.
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Making "Family Talks" Successful
It is important that your family work together, play together, learn together, and worship together, but it is even more important how you do each of these things together on a daily basis. Family talks are meant to stimulate a desire in parents to teach their children relationship skills. But it must be realized that the family talks are just the beginning. For example, if parents choose to help the family with the relationship skill of loving, then they, the parents, must show love in the home from day to day or the teaching will be superficial and never really get through to their children.
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Plan and prepare well for each family talk. Designate a regular day or evening each week for a family talk. Mark it on the family calendar. Determine the time. For example: Will it be held for an hour, or 1-1/2 hours?
Assess the needs of your family as you consider topics for family talks. Select a topic and your activities. Activities should be planned for the family talk session and for application during the week. Follow an outline. Include a summary and a challenge for each family talk. Make assignments to family members. Who will conduct the topic discussion, lead the activities, and prepare visual aids (if needed)?
Involving family members in preparing for family talks will contribute to their success. Be flexible. Whatever you do as you use this book, be flexible and a(bust it to your family needs. You may want to use a topic for 2 weeks in succession or use it once now and come back to it in a month or two. Pick the topics and use them in the order that best fits the needs of your family. How much of the material in the book you use is your choice. Substituting stories and examples of your own may be better than using the ones from the book.
Save your visual aids. Preserve any pictures or other items you make for the family talk. Get a large envelope to store everything that you want, to save. Save word strips and similar visual aids in smaller envelopes that will fit into the larger one you have prepared. Relax and enjoy it. The most important thing your children will remember is the positive feeling they get from the family talks. Be sure the atmosphere is one of love, understanding, and enjoyment. It is more important to have a good time with one another than to get through the topic selected. Don't be afraid to relax and enjoy your time together.
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Family Talk Subjects
Subject Number & Content Family Book Page Number(s)
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1. Building Self-Esteem2. Love3. Developing Responsibility4. Sharing5. Caring6. Planning and Organizing7. Coping8. Trusting9. Giving
10. Communicating11. Believing12. Preparing13. Developing Talents14. Developing Family Roots and Traditions
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Boy Scouts of America Family Award Requirements
To earn the Boy Scouts of America Family Award, a family will complete, within a 12-month period, requirements 1 and 2 plus three more of the remaining requirements.
As a family:
1. Decide how many times each month you will meet to achieve the Boy Scouts of America Family Award. Make a commitment.
2. Improve skills discussed in six or more of the 14 Family Talk areas.
3. Plan and participate in one or more family outings.
4. Start one new family tradition.
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5. Do a "Good Turn" for an individual, a group, or your community (elderly, needy, handicapped, nursing home, charitable fund-raisers, cleanup days, etc.)
6. Attend religious services of your choice at least once each month.
7. Attend or participate in at least two Scouting activities or functions (Scouting shows, pinewood derby, Scouting banquets, flag-raising ceremonies, etc.).
8. Identify your local BSA council and neighborhood Cub Scout pack.
Ideally, the award will be presented to the family in pack meeting. If this is not possible, it may be presented by a member of the pack committee in an appropriate setting mutually agreed upon. If these options are not possible, the award may be mailed to the family.
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Implementing the BSA Family Program
The BSA family program is designed for all families, especially families with children of Tiger Cubs and Cub Scout ages. A family participating with the Boy Scouts of America may use the BSA family program to meet their own needs and to enrich and strengthen family bonds.
To integrate the BSA family program into the pack program, the pack committee chairman should designate a pack committee member to implement and oversee the BSA Family program. The pack committee member responsible for the BSA Family program should:
1. Identify eligible families with registered boys.
2. Plan a group orientation to initiate the BSA family program.
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3. Introduce the BSA Family Book and the BSA family Award at the group orientation and to individual families.
4. Each family secures a BSA Family Book.
5. Help participating families to use the BSA Family Book effectively, by keeping in contact with the family and giving encouragement and assistance as needed.
6. Explain the BSA Family Award to the participating family. Encourage the family to earn the award.
7. Invite members of the families using the BSA family program to help identify prospective BSA families.
8. Invite BSA families and prospective BSA families to participate in appropriate pack activities.
9. Plan to recognize families who earn the BSA Family Award, making sure that each qualified family receives the award. The award could be presented at the monthly pack meeting or at; another time.
10. Monitor the community regularly in order to provide all eligible families an opportunity to participate in the BSA Family program.
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Responsibilities of the BSA Family
The BSA family should:
1. Identify with the Boy Scouts of America as a BSA family and secure the BSA Family Book.
2. Use the BSA family program to meet the needs of the family and to enrich and strengthen family bonds.
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3. Review the BSA Family Book
4. Prepare and hold a regularly scheduled family talk each week.
5. Earn the BSA Family Award by completing the necessary requirements.
6. Arrange a time with the pack committee member responsible for the BSA family program to receive the BSA Family Award certificate.
7. Identify prospective BSA families and refer them to the pack committee member responsible for the BSA family program.
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The BSA Family Book
The "BSA Family Book" is a vital tool for participation in this program. It is available at your local Council's Boy Scouts Trading Post, and at National Scout Shops. Ask for BSA Publication Number 33102. (ISBN 0-8395-3012-9) The current printing is 1992 (but watch for newer releases.) It is priced at approximately $2.95 (USD) + tax. [ Back To Top ]
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Jamboree on the Internet - Netiquette Guidelines
- NETIQUETTE GUIDELINES - FOR THE
1997 WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREEON THE INTERNET (JOTI)
(And Beyond!)
DEFINITION
Netiquette - 1. Practicing the Scout Law while on the Internet. 2. The forms, manners, and ceremonies established by convention as acceptable, or required, in social relations, in a profession, or in official life while using the Internet. 3. The rules for such forms, manners, and ceremonies while using the Internet.
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Jamboree on the Internet - Netiquette Guidelines
Overview
This document was developed by a Team of international Scouters, including this site's Webmaster, for the World Organization of Scouting Movement -1997 Jamboree On The Internet Website. It is a minimum set of guidelines for Internetwork Etiquette (Netiquette) that can be followed by all Scouts and Scouters while using the Internet. It is structured in two sections. One for Scouts using the Net, and one for Adult Scouters and/or System Administrators
This is a "living" document. We invite all comments and critique, as it is our objective to set a standard for safe, and professional use of the Internet by all Scouts and Scouters.
Please reference the appropriate section for your role in CyberScouting:
● Netiquette For SCOUTS
● Introduction - For SCOUTERS
● One-to-One Communication - For SCOUTERS
● One-to-Many Communication - For SCOUTERS
● Information Services - For SCOUTERS
Netiquette For Scouts
As Scouts, we live our lives according to a code of behaviour. This code is expressed in the Scout Law, Promise, and Motto. When applied to the Internet, this code can be referred
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to as NETIQUETTE.
Scouting on the Internet is a two-way educational experience. It allows Scouts from all corners of the Earth to share their ideas and something of their cultures. In turn, it also allows Scouts to learn about technology, how other Scout organizations work, and the cultures of their brother and sister Scouts around the World!
Scouting on the Internet is also FUN! But, like most fun things, you've also got to be CAREFUL! When using the Internet, we have RULES that should be followed to show our Scouting Spirit, and protect our friends, and ourselves!
Please become familiar with the following information to ensure a safe and fun Internet experience. (Select from the following links:)
1. For Your Safety!
2. Scouting Courtesy
3. E-Mail Guidelines
4. General Internet Relay Chat (IRC) Guidelines
5. Some Additional IRC Rules from ScoutLink
6. World-Wide-Web Guidelines
For Your Safety!
1. It's easy on the Internet to pretend to be someone else. Some of the people on the Net can be pretending to be a Scout, or a group of Scouts. So to be safe, never give out your full name or your home address when sending e-mail or chatting with IRC.
2. If you receive an E-mail or other Internet communication that you think is strange our unusual, tell your leader or one of your parents to have a look at it, just to be safe.
3. If you receive an E-mail or other Internet communication from anyone that WANTS TO MEET YOU, or asks for any personal information, DO NOT
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REPLY! Tell your leader or one of your parents! Private and personal information that you should not use on the Internet includes the following:
- Your NAME- Your ADDRESS- Your PHONE NUMBER- Your SCHOOL- Or ANYTHING else that you think is personal
TELL AN ADULT! THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!
10. If you have any questions about our 'code of behaviour,' please discuss them with an adult who is familiar with ALL of our posted Netiquette guidelines.
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Scouting Courtesy
● Reply to all messages which are received.
● If you promise to send information or exchange badges, etc., keep your word.
● When using E-mail, or even signing someone's Guestbook, do not use language which could offend others. Also, try to be positive, constructive, and focus on the fun aspect of Cyber-Scouting!
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E-mail Guidelines
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1. Unless you are using an encryption device (hardware or software), you should assume that mail on the Internet is not secure. Never put in a mail message anything you would not put on a postcard.
2. Respect the copyright on material that you reproduce. Almost every country has copyright laws.
3. If you are forwarding or re-posting a message you've received, do not change the wording. If the message was a personal message to you and you are re-posting to a group, you should ask permission first. You may shorten the message and quote only relevant parts, but be sure you give proper attribution.
4. Never send chain letters via electronic mail. Chain letters are forbidden on the Internet. Your network privileges will be revoked. Notify your local system administrator if your ever receive one.
5. A good rule of thumb: Be conservative in what you send and liberal in what you receive. You should not send heated messages (we call these "flames") even if you are provoked. On the other hand, you shouldn't be surprised if you get flamed and it's prudent not to respond to flames.
6. In general, it's a good idea to at least check all your mail subjects before responding to a message. Sometimes a person who asks you for help (or clarification) will send another message which effectively says "Never Mind". Also make sure that any message you respond to was directed to you. You might be cc:ed rather than the primary recipient.
7. Make things easy for the recipient. Many mailers strip header information which includes your return address. In order to ensure that people know who you are, be sure to include a line or two at the end of your message with contact information. You can create this file ahead of time and add it to the end of your messages. (Some mailers do this automatically.) In Internet parlance, this is known as a ".sig" or "signature" file. Your .sig file takes the place of your business card. (And you can have more than one to apply in different circumstances.)
8. Be careful when addressing mail. There are addresses which may go to a group but the address looks like it is just one person. Know to whom you are sending.
9. Watch cc's when replying. Don't continue to include people if the messages have become a 2-way conversation.
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10. In general, most people who use the Internet don't have time to answer general questions about the Internet and its workings. Don't send unsolicited mail asking for information to people whose names you might have seen in RFCs or on mailing lists.
11. Remember that people with whom you communicate are located across the globe. If you send a message to which you want an immediate response, the person receiving it might be at home asleep when it arrives. Give them a chance to wake up, come to work, and login before assuming the mail didn't arrive or that they don't care.
12. Verify all addresses before initiating long or personal discourse. It's also a good practice to include the word "Long" in the subject header so the recipient knows the message will take time to read and respond to. Over 100 lines is considered "long".
13. Know whom to contact for help. Usually you will have resources close at hand. Check locally for people who can help you with software and system problems. Also, know whom to go to if you receive anything questionable or illegal. Most sites also have "Postmaster" aliased to a knowledgeable user, so you can send mail to this address to get help with mail.
14. Remember that the recipient is a human being whose culture, language, and humor have different points of reference from your own. Remember that date formats, measurements, and idioms may not travel well.Be especially careful with sarcasm.
15. Use mixed case. UPPER CASE LOOKS AS IF YOU'RE SHOUTING.
16. Use symbols for emphasis. That *is* what I meant. Use underscores for underlining. _War and Peace_ is my favorite book.
17. Use smileys to indicate tone of voice, but use them sparingly. :-) is an example of a smiley (Look sideways). Don't assume that the inclusion of a smiley will make the recipient happy with what you say or wipe out an otherwise insulting comment.
18. Wait overnight to send emotional responses to messages. If you have really strong feelings about a subject, indicate it via FLAME ON/OFF enclosures. For example: FLAME ON: This type of argument is not worth the bandwidth it takes to send it. It's illogical and poorly reasoned. The rest of the world agrees with me. FLAME OFF
19. Do not include control characters or non-ASCII attachments in messages unless they are MIME attachments or unless your mailer encodes these. If you send
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encoded messages make sure the recipient can decode them.
20. Be brief without being overly terse. When replying to a message, include enough original material to be understood but no more. It is extremely bad form to simply reply to a message by including all the previous message: edit out all the irrelevant material.
21. Limit line length to fewer than 65 characters and end a line with a carriage return.
22. Mail should have a subject heading which reflects the content of the message.
23. If you include a signature keep it short. Rule of thumb is no longer than 4 lines. Remember that many people pay for connectivity by the minute, and the longer your message is, the more they pay.
24. Just as mail (today) may not be private, mail (and news) are (today) subject to forgery and spoofing of various degrees of detectability. Apply common sense "reality checks" before assuming a message is valid.
25. If you think the importance of a message justifies it, immediately reply briefly to an e-mail message to let the sender know you got it, even if you will send a longer reply later.
26. "Reasonable" expectations for conduct via e-mail depend on your relationship to a person and the context of the communication. Norms learned in a particular e-mail environment may not apply in general to your e-mail communication with people across the Internet. Be careful with slang or local acronyms.
27. The cost of delivering an e-mail message is, on the average, paid about equally by the sender and the recipient (or their organizations). This is unlike other media such as physical mail, telephone>
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may also cost them in other specific ways like network bandwidth, disk space or CPU usage. This is a fundamental economic reason why unsolicited e-mail advertising is unwelcome (and is forbidden in many contexts).
28. Know how large a message you are sending. Including large files such as Postscript files or programs may make your message so large that it cannot be delivered or at
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least consumes excessive resources. A good rule of thumb would be not to send a file larger than 50 Kilobytes. Consider file transfer as an alternative, or cutting the file into smaller chunks and sending each as a separate message.
29. Don't send large amounts of unsolicited information to people.
30. If your mail system allows you to forward mail, beware the dreaded forwarding loop. Be sure you haven't set up forwarding on several hosts so that a message sent to you gets into an endless loop from one computer to the next to the next.
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General Internet Relay Chat (IRC) Guidelines
IRC is a way of hooking up with other Scouts and Net users to exchange written comments ... live and in real time. To do this, you need IRC client software on your workstation, and an IRC server to host your Chat. Once connected to the server, you join a channel, or discussion group, which can include Scouts from all over the world. IRC channels may hold discussions about anything under the sun. It is very important to follow the following Netiquette guidelines while chatting:
1. It is wise to "listen" first to get to know whats being discussed on the channel before jumping in.
2. It's not necessary to greet everyone on a channel or room personally. Usually one "Hello" or the equivalent is enough. Using the automation features of your client to greet people is not acceptable behavior.
3. Don't assume that people who you don't know will want to talk to you. If you feel compelled to send private messages to people you don't know, then be willing to accept gracefully the fact that they might be busy or simply not want to chat with you.
4. Respect the guidelines of the group. Look for introductory materials for the group. These may be on a related site.
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5. Don't badger other users for personal information such as sex, age, or location. After you have built an acquaintance with another user, these questions may be more appropriate, but many people hesitate to give this information to people with whom they are not familiar.
6. If a user is using a nickname alias or pseudonym, respect that user's desire for anonymity. Even if you and that person are close friends, it is more courteous to use his nickname. Do not use that person's real name online without permission.
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Some Additional IRC Rules from ScoutLink
Violation of any of these rules, depending on severity, can result in anything from a verbal warning, time bans or even k-lining an ISP from the server. These rules and regulations are to protect ScoutLink, the channels and the users. Please note that all channels are logged.
1. Conduct - Please conduct yourselves according to the Scout Law, Oath/Promise. Many problems can be avoided by keeping this in mind.
2. Idling - Channel sitting or idling is not permitted. People are here to talk to others. There is nothing worse than trying to talk to someone who is not there.
3. Bots and Scripts - No unauthorized bots or scipts are permitted.
4. Sounds - No random wavs or midis are to be played on channels. They may be played if they are part of the conversation, such as "hello.wav". If you wish to shareyour sounds with others, #sounds is a channel designed for that. Inviteothers into #sounds and have fun.
5. Language - No abusive or foul language will be permitted.
6. Flooding - No flooding by type, color or sound will be permitted.
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7. Patch Trading - We realize that patch trading is a normal part of Scouting. However, please keep your requests to a minimum and don't annoy everyone who joins the channel. A DCC Chat request would be preferable. If enough interest is shown, ScoutLink might create a trading channel.
8. FServers - No open or public fservers are permitted.
9. Channels - No channels may be created without permission of IRCOPs.
10. Personal Info - PLEASE! Do not give out your phone number or address on open channel!
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World-Wide-Web Guidelines
Also known as the WWW, the W3, or most often simply as the Web, it originally developed by CERN labs in Geneva, Switzerland. Continuing development of the Web is overseen by the World Wide Web Consortium. The Web can be described (simply) as a workstation/host (client/server) hypertext system for retrieving information across the Internet. On the Web, everything is represented as hypertext (in HTML format) and includes (hyper)links to other documents by their unique name or URL. The best way to learn about the Web, however, is to try it for yourself!
1. Remember that all Websites belong to someone else. The people who pay the bills get to make the rules governing their usage. Information may be free - or it may not be! Be sure you check.
2. Know how file names work on your own system.
3. Do NOT assume that ANY information you find is up-to-date and/or accurate. Remember that new technologies allow just about anyone to be a publisher, but not all people have discovered the responsibilities which accompany publishing.
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4. Remember that unless you are sure that security and authentication technology is in use, that any information you submit to a system is being transmitted over the Internet "in the clear", with no protection from "sniffers" or forgers.
5. Since the Internet spans the globe, remember that Information Services might reflect culture and life-style markedly different from your own community.
6. When wanting information from a popular server, be sure to use a mirror server that's close, if possible.
7. When you have trouble with a site and ask for help, be sure to provide as much information as possible in order to help debug the problem.
8. When bringing up your own information service, such as a homepage, be sure to check with your local system administrator to find what the local guidelines are in affect.
9. Consider spreading out the system load on popular sites by avoiding "rush hour" and logging in during off-peak times.
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Cub Scout Camping on a Submarine
"Cubs On Subs" - An Adventure Overnighter !
The USS Pampanito - SS 383
The USS PAMPANITO is a World War II fleet submarine built in 1943. During the war she made six patrols of the Pacific Ocean where she sank six enemy ships, damaged four others, and ended the war with a total of over 27,000 tons of enemy shipping sunk.
Following the war she was eventually transferred to The National Maritime Museum Association where she is docked today in San Francisco, CA USA. Your Scouting Unit can enjoy a unique camping experience aboard this submarine-museum; a lasting memorial to the Submarine Service of the US Navy.
These pages are intended to assist Scout groups in the planning and execution of a fun and educational camping experience aboard the Pampanito.
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A Virtual Tour of the PampanitoTake an easychair tour!
SS 383 - History & SpecificationsHeroic action in WW II
Planning Your OvernighterEverything you need to know.
How To Get There From Anywhere!Maps and driving directions.
Arrival & the On-Board ProgramParking, loading, and on-board fun!
Our Photo AlbumPix from our June 98 cruise.
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Besides an excellent unguided walking tour with remote control audio-wands, the National Maritime Museum Association has developed a Web-based virtual tour of the Pampanito. This tour is meant to give those people who cannot visit a WW II submarine an idea of what these remarkable vessels are like, and is a must for Scouting units planning a visit.
You board Pampanito amidships just aft of the conning tower and proceed aft across the main deck to a ladder that leads to the after torpedo room. This entry is not original and was added to accommodate visitors. Originally this area contained the after torpedo hatch, a small hatch that was set down flush with the main deck to allow torpedoes to be loaded into the after room. The museum restoration team has also added a non-skid walkway and some additional handrails for the safety of visitors. Aside from these slight modifications the submarine is virtually as it was in 1945.
Once in the after torpedo room you will proceed forward through the other 9 compartments in the pressure hull of the submarine. They are as follows:
● Maneuvering Room - Where sub speed is controlled. ● After Engine Room - The rear (after) engine room. ● Forward Engine Room - The front (forward) engine room.
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● Crew's Berthing - Where the crew sleeps. ● Crew's Mess & Galley - Where the crew eats. ● Control Room - The sub's 'brain-room.' ● Conning Tower - Attack and steering center. ● Forward Battery Compartment - Where the Officers meet, eat and
sleep. ● Forward Torpedo Room - Torpedo room in the front.
In the forward torpedo room a ladder leads to the forward deck near the conning tower and boat's armaments.
All of the compartments you pass through on the submarine have spaces below that serve a variety of functions but are accessed only from the compartment above. There is no continuous access through the submarine on the hold (lower) deck. Below both torpedo rooms are main ballast tanks, below the maneuvering room is the motor room, below the after engine room is the auxiliary engine, below the forward engine room are small fuel tanks and spare parts storage, below the crew's berthing and mess is the after battery and storage, below the control room is the pump room and below officer's country is the forward battery.
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Map and Driving Instructions
The USS Pampanito is docked on the East side of Pier 45 in San Francisco, CA, USA. This is located on the North shore of the city in the "Fisherman's Wharf" area. On the map, both Pier 45 and the Pampanito's location are denoted by the text "Fisherman's Wharf."
Once downloaded, the map will allow you to pan and zoom in or out for the desired details. This map can be printed or e-mailed to others, and there is also a link on the map page for "Driving Instructions."
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For further information, please contact:
Thomas Richardson(415) 775-1943.
To schedule your group, please contact:
Pampanito Reservations(415) 292-6664
Or write to:
Pampanito Overnight ProgramNational Maritime Museum Association45 Fisherman's WharfPost Office Box 470310San Francisco, CA 94147-0310
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Camping, Cub Scout Style!
CAMPING FOR CUB SCOUTS
BEFORE YOU CAMP...See the latest Cub Scout Outdoor policies in the BSA's "Outdoor Program Guidlines for Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts," © 2001 (order BSA item #13-631)
Also, see the "Guide to Safe Scouting," especially Chapter I on Adult Leadership and Chapter III on Camping.
Cub Family Camping Resources
● Cubs On Subs - An Adventure Overnighter
● Scouts Beware, Yellowjackets in the Air!
● What to Bring Family Camping
Adventure Overnight Camp
● Camp Royaneh
● Camp Lindblad Resident Camp
Summer Camps
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● Camp Wolfeboro
● Camp Silverado
Other Council Camps
● Camp Herms
● Camp Berryessa
● Camp Lindblad
● Camp Nejedly
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Ring Portal - The Virtual Cub Scout Leader's Handbook
Cub Scouts
Welcome!
Foon Ying! - Huan Ying! - Bienvenue! - Willkommen! - Benvenuto!
This site is hosted by BSA Cub Scout Pack 215 in Walnut Creek, which is about 18 miles east of San Francisco, CA in the USA. We are in the Meridian District of the Mount Diablo Silverado Council, and we are chartered by The Palmer School.
The focus of our Web-site is to publish Cub Scouting Program resources for Cub Scout Leaders, parents of Cubs and/or Cub-aged boys, and for our Scouting friends around the World. We hope you enjoy your visit!
Don De Young Cubmaster, Pack 215
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Chartered Organization Representative Roles and Responsibilities
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.
Responsibilities:The chartered organization representative's responsibilities are to
● 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.
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● 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.
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Chartered Organization Representative Roles and Responsibilities
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
● 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.
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Chartered Organization Representative Roles and Responsibilities
● Conduct the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders' meetings.
● Complete pack committee Fast Start Training and Basic Leader Training for the position.
● 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.
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Chartered Organization Representative Roles and Responsibilities
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Pack Committee Roles and Responsibilities
The Pack Committee Members' Role
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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Pack Committee Roles and Responsibilities
● General Responsibilities
● Pack Secretary
● Pack Treasurer
● Pack Advancement
● Pack Public Relations
● Pack Outings
● Pack Membership and Re-registration
● Pack Friends of Scouting (FOS)
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Regardless of the size of the pack committee, these responsibilities must be performed:
● 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.
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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.
● 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
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the pack. ● Notify leaders of pack leaders' meetings and other activities. ● Provide den leaders with records and forms for meetings.
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PACK TREASURER
● 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.
● 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
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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.
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PACK ADVANCEMENT CHAIR
● 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.
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● Promote the wearing and proper use of uniform and insignia.
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PACK PUBLIC RELATIONS
● 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.
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PACK OUTINGS CHAIR
● 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
● 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.
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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:
● 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. ● 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.
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Cubmaster Roles and Responsibilities
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 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
● 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
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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, year-round 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. ● 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.
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Cubmaster Roles and Responsibilities
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
● 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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Assistant Cubmaster Roles and Responsibilities
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
● 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,
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assistant den leaders, and den chiefs to plan and coordinate weekly den meetings and pack meeting participation.
● 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.
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Pack Trainer Roles and Responsibilities
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
● 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.
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● 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 orientation within one week of joining the pack, and leaders should receive position-specific training within 30 days.
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Tiger Cub Den Leader Roles and Responsibilities
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.
Responsibilities:The Tiger Cub den leader's responsibilities are to
● 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
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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.
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Tiger Cub Den Leader Roles and Responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the Tiger Cub den leader can be summarized as follows:
● 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 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.
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Cub Scout Den Leader Roles and Responsibilities
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
● 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.
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● 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.
● 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.
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The main responsibilities of the Cub Scout den leader can be summarized as follows:
● 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 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
● 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
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Basic Leader Training. Attend monthly roundtables. ● 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.
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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
● 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.
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● 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.
● 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.
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● 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:
● 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 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
● 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.
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● 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.
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The Cub Scout Den Chief Role
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Qualifications:Be an older Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer who has been a Boy Scout, ideally at least First Class rank. Preferably a former Cub Scout. Selected by the senior patrol leader and Scoutmaster, Varsity Scout Coach, or Venturing Advisor at the request of the Cubmaster. Approved by the Cubmaster and pack committee for recommendation to the den leader. Registered as a youth member of a troop, team, or crew.
Responsibilities:The Cub Scout den chief's responsibilities are to
● Know the purposes of Cub Scouting. ● Help Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting. ● Serve as the activities assistant at den meetings.
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● Set a good example through attitude and uniforming. ● Be a friend to the boys in the den. ● Help lead weekly den meetings. ● Help the den in its part of the monthly pack meeting. ● Know the importance of the monthly theme and pack meeting
plans. ● Meet regularly with the den leader to review den and pack
meeting plans. Meet as needed with adult members of the den, pack, and troop.
● Receive training from the den leader (and Cubmaster or assistant Cubmaster) and attend Den Chief Training.
● Encourage Cub Scouts to become Webelos Scouts when they are eligible.
● Help the denner and assistant denner to be leaders.
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The Webelos Den Chief Role
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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. Registered as a youth member of a troop, team, or crew.
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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.
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Cub and Webelos Denners Roles and Responsibilities
The Cub and Webelos Denners Role
CUB SCOUT DENNERThe 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 DENNERThe 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.
WEBELOS SCOUT DENNERThe 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.
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WEBELOS SCOUT ASSISTANT DENNERThe 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.
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The Activity Badge Counselor Role
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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
● 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 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.
Responsibilities:The troop Webelos resource person's responsibilities are to
● 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.
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● Help plan and conduct joint activities. ● Arrange for the loan of troop equipment for Webelos 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
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Cub Leader Award Program Overview
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. 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
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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 here:
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Cubmaster Award Requirements and Insignia
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.
Performance
● 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:
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Cub Scouter Award Requirements and Insignia
THE CUB SCOUTER AWARD
OVERVIEW
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.
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Training
● 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.
PerformanceDo five of the following:
● 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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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 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.
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Training
● 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.
PerformanceDo five of the following:
● 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:
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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.
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Training
● 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.
PerformanceDo seven of the following:
● 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.
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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.
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.
PerformanceDo all of the following:
● 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:
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CUB SCOUT LEADERQUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Several leadership positions are necessary for a Cub Scout pack to function properlyand successfully. (See the Pack Organization Chart on page 7-1 of the Cub Scout LeaderBook, BSA no. 33221B.) Descriptions of the leadership positions related to Cub Scoutingare provided here.
The citizenship requirement listed in the leadership positions is understood as follows:
"For citizens of the United States, individuals serving in any official relationship withthe Boy Scouts of America shall subscribe to the statement of religious principles, andthe 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 bythe 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 ofAmerica)
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Chartered Organization Representative
Qualifications: If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agreesto abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States ofAmerica, and to subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least 21 yearsof age, and is a member of the chartered organization other than the unit leader orassistant unit leader. Is appointed by the chartered organization to serve as its officialScouting representative and is registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities: The chartered organization representative's responsibilities are to
• 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.
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• 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 thechartered organization. This individual is also the organization's contact with thedistrict committee and the local council. The chartered organization representative maybecome a member of the district committee and is a voting member of the council. If thechartered organization has more than one unit. one representative serves them all.
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Pack Committee Chair
Qualifications: If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agreesto abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States ofAmerica, and to subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least 21 yearsof age, is appointed by the chartered organization and registered as an adult leader ofthe BSA. Is a person of good character, familiar with organization procedures, with adeep concern for the pack's success. Preferably is a member of the charteredorganization, respected in the community, who shows the willingness and ability to bethe Cubmaster's chief adviser.
Responsibilities: The pack committee chair's job is to
• Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative,keeping this key person informed of the needs of the pack that must be broughtto 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 thechartered 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 theposition.
• Ask the committee to assist with recommendations for Cubmaster, assistantCubmasters, Tiger Cub Den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders, and Webelos denleaders, as needed.
• Recognize the need for more dens, and see that new dens are formed as needed.
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• Work with the chartered organization representative to provide adequate andsafe facilities for pack meetings.
• Cooperate with the Cubmaster on council-approved money-earning projects sothe 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 asuccessor is recruited and registered.
• Appoint a committee member or other registered adult to be responsible forYouth Protection training.
• Provide a training program for adult family members.
• Develop and maintain strong pack-troop relationships, sharing with the troopcommittee the need for graduations into the troop.
• Work closely with the unit commissioner and other pack and troop leaders inbringing about a smooth transition of Webelos Scouts into the troop.
• Help bring families together at joint activities for Webelos dens (or packs) andBoy Scout troops. Support the policies of the BSA.
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Pack Committee Roles
Every pack is under the supervision of a pack committee. This committee consists of aminimum of three members, each of whom meets these requirements: If residing in thiscountry but not a citizen of the United States, agrees to abide by the Scout Oath andLaw, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and to subscribe tothe 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 moreareas of service than with a committee of seven or more, where the responsibilities canbe divided among the members. Although packs can and do operate with a minimumof three committee members, experience has shown that a larger committee generallyensures a stronger, more stable pack and is better able to perform all the requiredfunctions to ensure a successful pack program. It is also a way of involving more packfamilies in meaningful service to the pack.
Responsibilities: Regardless of the size of the pack committee, these responsibilitiesmust be performed:
• Make recommendations to the chartered organization for final approval of packleadership.
• Recruit the Cubmaster and one or more assistant Cubmasters, with the charteredorganization's approval.
• Provide adequate and safe facilities for pack meetings.
• Coordinate the pack's program and the chartered organization's program throughthe chartered organization representative.
• Help with pack charter renewal.
• Help stimulate the interest of adult family members through properprogramming.
• Supervise finances and equipment.
• Work closely with the Cubmaster.
• Ensure that all Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts receive a year-round,quality program.
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• Complete pack committee Fast Start Training and Basic Leader Training for theposition.
• Conduct, with the help of the Cubmaster, periodic training for parents andguardians.
• Cooperate with other Scouting units.
A strong pack committee will have individual members assigned to such areas asrecord keeping and correspondence, finances, advancement, training, public relations,and membership and re-registration. The pack committee chair decides how theresponsibilities should be divided and gives committee members assignments. Here aredetails of the various pack committee functions.
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Secretary
Keep informed of all Cub Scouting literature, materials, records, and forms to helpleaders function effectively. Help new den leaders by telling them what resources areavailable.
Acquaint den leaders with the contents of the Pack Record Book so that they will knowhow to supply the information that should be recorded there.
• Maintain up-to-date information on membership, leadership, attendance, andadvancement in the Pack Record Book.
• Maintain an inventory of pack property.
• Handle correspondence for the pack. This may include writing letters ofappreciation and requests for reservations, or ordering supplies through the localcouncil service center.
• Keep notes on business conducted at pack leaders' meetings. Record only keyitems 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.
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Treasurer
• Help the pack committee and Cubmaster establish a sound financial program forthe pack with a pack budget plan.
• Open or maintain a bank account in the pack's name and arrange for alltransactions to be signed by any two of the Cubmaster, pack committee chair,secretary, or treasurer.
• Approve all budget expenditures. Check all disbursements against budgetallowances, and pay bills by check. The pack committee chair should approvebills before payment.
• Collect dues from den leaders at the pack leaders' meeting, preferably 'in sealedden dues envelopes. Open envelopes in the presence of den leaders. Givereceipts for these funds, and deposit the money in the bank account.
• Keep up-to-date financial records. Enter all income and expenditures under theproper budget item in the finance section of the Pack Record Book. Credit eachCub Scout with payment of dues. From time to time, compare the records withthose of the den leaders to make sure they agree. Give leadership in developing acoordinated record-keeping system in the pack.
• Be responsible for thrift training within the pack. Encourage each den leader toexplain the pack financial plan to each boy and his family so that boys will acceptresponsibility for paying dues and family members will be alert to opportunitiesfor boys to earn dues money and develop habits of thrift.
• On the request of den leaders, sympathetically counsel with a boy who does notpay dues, determine the reason, and encourage regular payment. If the boy isunable to pay, work out a plan with the Cubmaster and pack committee so thatthe 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 packleaders' meeting, and report to the chartered organization as often as desirableon 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.
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Advancement Chair
• Have a working knowledge of the Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scoutadvancement plans.
• Help plan and conduct induction and advancement recognition ceremonies.
• Arrange for Tiger Cub graduation ceremonies with the Cubmaster and Tiger Cubden leader.
• Train parents, guardians, and pack committee members in ways to stimulateTiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout advancement.
• Arrange for Webelos graduation ceremonies with the Cubmaster, Webelos denleader, and Scoutmaster.
• Promote the use of Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout den advancementcharts 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 orderingbadges 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 advancementceremonies more effective.
• Promote the wearing and proper use of uniform and insignia.
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Public Relations Chair
• Stimulate pack service projects in the chartered organization, school, andcommunity.
• 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 organizationis 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 Weekactivities.
• Circulate Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout recruiting fliers and leaflets toinvite 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 packplans, guide new parents and guardians in pack policies, and create a feeling ofunity 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.
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Outings Chair
• 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 forequipment, as needed.
• Arrange for Safe Swim Defense implementation for all outings involvingswimming.
• Plan outings to help pack and dens qualify for the National Summertime PackAward.
• Help inform parents and guardians about opportunities for family camping.
• Ensure that at least one adult has completed Basic Adult Leader OutdoorOrientation (BALOO) (see Chapter 33, "Cub Scout Camping") before any packcampout.
• Help promote day camp and resident camp opportunities.
• Be aware of BSA health and safety requirements and see that they areimplemented.
• 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 theGuide to Safe Scouting.
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Membership and Re-registration Chair
• 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 andannual report to the chartered organization for approval.
• Arrange for periodic uniform inspections with the unit commissioner. At least amonth before charter expiration, also arrange for the annual membershipinventory, a uniform inspection, and the annual charter review meeting.
• Help the Cubmaster and chartered organization representative plan and conductthe formal charter presentation.
• Conduct an annual census of boys in the chartered organization for systematicrecruitment. 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 playsin their son's advancement. Stress parent/guardian participation at all packfunctions and see that new families are introduced and feel welcome at packmeetings.
• Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee to develop and carry out a planfor 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 aBear den at the appropriate time.
- that eligible Bear Cub Scouts or 10-year-old Cub Scouts transition into aWebelos den at the appropriate time.
- that Webelos Scouts and parents or guardians have a smooth transition intoa Boy Scout troop.
• Work with the Cubmaster in following up on former pack members who are nowBoy Scouts and potential den chiefs.
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• Follow up on Cub Scout dropouts to help return them to full, active membership.
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Friends of Scouting (FOS) Chair
Some councils rely heavily on units to raise Friends of Scouting (FOS) funds. Thefollowing functions need to be performed:
• 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.
• 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.
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Cubmaster
Qualifications: If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agreesto abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States ofAmerica, and to subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least 21 yearsof age, is of good moral character, and is interested in working with boys. Does notneed to be an expert in all Cub Scout activities but should be a leader who is able tocommunicate well with adults as well as boys. Should be able to delegateresponsibilities and set a good example through behavior, attitude, and uniform.Should believe in the values and purposes of Cub Scouting. Preferably a member of thechartered organization. Selected and appointed by the pack committee with theapproval of the chartered organization, and registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities: The Cubmaster's responsibilities are to
• Conduct a pack program according to the policies of the BSA.
• Complete Cubmaster Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic LeaderTraining. Attend monthly roundtables.
• Plan and help carry out the Cub Scout program in the pack. This includes leadingthe monthly pack meeting, with the help of other leaders.
• Help the pack committee with a year-round recruitment plan for recruiting boysinto Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouting, and Webelos Scouting.
• Know about and use the appropriate and available literature, including Boys' Lifeand Scouting magazines, Cub Scout Program Helps, and the Webelos LeaderGuide.
• See that the pack program, leaders, and Cub Scouts positively reflect the interestsand objectives of the chartered organization and the BSA.
• Work with the pack committee on (1) program ideas, (2) selecting and recruitingadult leaders, and (3) establishing a budget plan.
• Guide and support den leaders. See that they receive the required training fortheir positions.
• Help organize Webelos dens and encourage graduation into a Boy Scout troop.
• Help establish and maintain good relationships with Boy Scout troops.
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• Maintain good relationships with parents and guardians. Seek their support andinclude them in activities. Involve male relatives such as uncles and grandfathersso that Cub Scouts will have additional male role models.
• See that Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts receive a quality, year-round program filled with fun and activities that qualify the dens and pack forthe 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 planningconference and the monthly pack leaders' meetings.
• Work as a team with the pack committee chair to cultivate, educate, and motivateall pack leaders and parents or guardians in Cub Scouting.
• Take part in the charter review meeting and annual charter presentationceremony.
• 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 toestablish plans for the Webelos Scouts' transition to Boy Scouting.
• Help plan and conduct impressive Webelos graduation ceremonies involvingparents and guardians, the Scoutmaster, the Webelos den chief, the Webelos denleader, 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) andBoy Scout troops.
• Support the policies of the BSA.
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In general, the Cubmaster (sometimes referred to as the unit leader) is the guiding handbehind the work of other pack leaders and serves as program adviser to the packcommittee. He or she is a recruiter, supervisor, director, planner, and motivator of otherleaders.
The Cubmaster's main responsibilities are to
• Work directly with the pack trainer, Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout denleaders, Webelos den leaders, den chiefs, and pack committee chair and membersto 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 someway.
• Coordinate the total Cub Scout program in the pack.
Everything that the Cubmaster does is aimed at helping the individual boy. Securingstrong leaders, planning den and pack activities, advising other leaders and adultfamily members-these are all ways in which the Cubmaster affects the kind of CubScouting each boy in the pack is offered. The Cubmaster directly influences the lives ofindividual boys by keeping in mind that boys can become better through Cub Scouting.
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Assistant Cubmaster
Every pack should have at least one assistant Cubmaster. In most packs, two or threewill be helpful, allowing, the Cubmaster to divide responsibilities.
Qualifications: If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agreesto abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States ofAmerica, and to subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least 18 yearsof age, has good moral character, and is interested in working with boys. At least oneassistant Cubmaster should be able to replace the Cubmaster's position in case of anemergency. The assistant Cubmaster is recommended by the Cubmaster, approved bythe pack committee and chartered organization, and registeredas an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities: An assistant Cubmaster's responsibilities(as designated by the Cubmaster) are to
• Help the Cubmaster as needed. Be ready to fill in for the Cubmaster, if necessary.
• Complete Cubmaster Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic LeaderTraining. 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, assistantden leaders, and den chiefs to plan and coordinate weekly den meetings andpack meeting participation.
• Work with neighborhood troops that supply den chiefs and into which WebelosScouts may graduate.
• Help inform pack leaders of training opportunities and arrange for them to attendtraining sessions.
• Work with the pack committee to develop and promote an ongoing plan forrecruiting new boys.
• Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee on pack re-registration.
• Help with pack activities, such as dinners, derbies, bike safety workshops, serviceprojects, etc.
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• Work with the pack committee on outings to see that the pack and dens qualifyfor 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.
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Pack Trainer
Qualifications: If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agreesto abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States ofAmerica, and to subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least 21 yearsof age, and is registered with the BSA as a pack trainer. It is recommended that the packtrainer 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 adistrict or council trainer development conference. The pack committee selects the packtrainer with the approval of the chartered organization. For new packs and thoselacking experienced leaders, an experienced leader from the district training team oranother pack may be appointed as pack trainer until the new leaders gain experience.
Responsibilities: The pack trainer is responsible for
• Conducting orientation of new families and pack leaders. (See Chapter 10 of theCub Scout Leader Book, "Den and Pack Management.")
• Training each new leader and pack committee member for his or her specificposition, 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, powwow or University of Scouting, outdoor training, Youth Protection training, andWood 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 positionresponsibilities. New leaders and adult family members should receive orientation within oneweek of joining the pack, and leaders should receive position-specific training within 30 days.
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Tiger Cub Den Leader
Qualifications: If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agreesto abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States ofAmerica, and to subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least 21 yearsof age and of good moral character. Should be interested in and enjoy working withboys and be able to work with adults. Should be an experienced leader, but may be aparent or guardian of a boy in the den. Recommended by the Cubmaster afterconsultation with the parents and guardians of the Tiger Cubs involved, and approvedby the pack committee and chartered organization. Registered as an adult leader ofBSA.
Responsibilities: The Tiger Cub den leader's responsibilities are to
• Give leadership in carrying out the pack program in the den.
• Complete Tiger Cub den leader Fast Start Training and position-specific BasicLeader 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 newboys.
• 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 thehost team, planning and executing the den activities, rotating responsibilitiesmonthly.
• Make pack and den resources available to the host team, ensuring the completionof the den component of the Tiger Cub advancement requirements.
• Use Boys' Life and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout Program Helps, the Tiger CubHandbook, 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.
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• Maintain a friendly relationship with the Tiger Cubs and their adult partners.
• Encourage Tiger Cubs to earn advancement awards. Keep accurate advancementrecords and see that the boys receive recognition for their achievements.
• Stimulate the Tiger Cubs' imaginations on the program theme for the month, andwork 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 properuniforming.
• Help the Cubmaster or assistant Cubmaster provide a meaningful recognitionceremony for the transition of Tiger Cub dens as they enter Wolf dens at the endof the Tiger Cub year.
• Throughout the year, keep in mind the transition goal of moving the boys to thenext level in Cub Scouting.
• Support the policies of the BSA.
The main responsibilities of the Tiger Cub den leader can be summarized asfollows:
• Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure that their den is anactive and successful part of the pack.
• Coordinate shared leadership among the Tiger Cub adult partners, ensuring thatall adult partners help plan, conduct, and prepare for den meetings and Go See Itoutings on a rotating basis and that the den activities provide advancementopportunities 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.
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Cub Scout Den Leader
Qualifications: If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agreesto abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States ofAmerica, and to subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least 21 yearsof age and of good moral character. Should be interested in and enjoy working withboys 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 theCub 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
• Give leadership in carrying out the pack program in the den.
• Complete Cub Scout den leader Fast Start Training and position-specific BasicLeader Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
• Lead the den in its participation at pack meetings. Serve as den host or hostess forden family members at pack meetings.
• Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders.
• Help the Cubmaster (or assistant Cubmaster) and pack committee recruit newboys throughout the year.
• Help train the den chief and guide him in working with Cub Scouts. See that hereceives recognition for his efforts at den and pack meetings.
• Attend the monthly den chief planning meeting for den leaders, assistant denleaders, and den chiefs.
• With the assistant den leader, meet with the den chief and let him help plan denmeetings and den activities; allow him to serve as den activities assistant.
• Provide meaningful jobs for the denner and assistant denner so that they canlearn 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 monthlypack leaders' meetings. Keep accurate records of den dues and attendance.
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• Maintain a friendly relationship with Cub Scouts; encourage them to earnadvancement awards. Keep accurate advancement records and see that boysreceive recognition for their achievements.
• Stimulate the Cub Scouts' imaginations on the program theme for the month andhelp 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 denchief, functioning as a den leadership team.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship and open communicationwith den families. Use their talents to help enrich the den program. Hold denadults' meetings as often as needed to get acquainted with family members andstrengthen den operation.
• Involve den fathers, uncles, and grandfathers in outings and other den activitiesso that boys will have additional male role models.
• See that a leader is available for all den meetings and activities. Call on theassistant 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 properuniforming.
• Support the policies of the BSA.
The main responsibilities of the Cub Scout den leader can be summarized as follows:
• Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure that their den is anactive and successful part of the pack.
• Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings with the assistant den leader andden chief.
• Attend the pack leaders' meetings.
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• Lead the den at the monthly pack activity.
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Assistant Cub Scout Den Leader
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, agreesto abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States ofAmerica, and to subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least IS yearsof age and of good moral character, and is able to perform the duties assigned by theden 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, andguardians of the Cub Scouts involved, and approved by the pack committee andchartered organization. Registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities: The assistant Cub Scout den leader's responsibilities are to
• 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 BasicLeader Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
• 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 denleaders, 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 becalled upon to serve as a family contact or record keeper, or to handle other details of denoperation.
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Webelos Den Leader
Qualifications: If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agreesto abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States ofAmerica, and to subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least 21 yearsof age and of good moral character. Should be interested in and enjoy working withboys and able to work with adults. May be a parent or guardian of one of the boys inthe den. Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with parents or guardiansof the Webelos Scouts involved, and approved by the pack committee and charteredorganization. Registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities: The Webelos den leader's responsibilities are to
• Give leadership to planning and carrying out a year-round program of activitiesfor the Webelos den to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
• Complete Webelos den leader Fast Start Training, position specific Basic LeaderTraining, 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 leaderand 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 hisefforts at den and pack meetings.
• Attend the monthly den chief planning meeting for den leaders. assistant denleaders, and den chiefs.
• With the assistant Webelos den leader, meet with the Webelos den chief, and lethim help plan Webelos den meetings and activities. Give him meaningfulassignments.
• Provide worthwhile tasks for the Webelos denner so that he can assume someresponsibility and gain satisfaction from his efforts.
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• Use Boys' Life and Scouting magazines and the Webelos Leader Guide asresources 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 promptlyrecognized for their achievements.
• With the help of the Cubmaster, pack committee, and unit commissioner,determine one or more neighborhood Boy Scout troops into which WebelosScouts may be graduated, and establish a good working relationship with thosetroops. Try to graduate every Webelos Scout into a troop.
• Work with the Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmaster to plan and conductmeaningful joint activities.
• Work with the Cubmaster to see that impressive graduation ceremonies areconducted in the pack. Invite the Scoutmaster and troop leaders to take part.
• Ask qualified people, including adult family members, to serve as activity badgecounselors.
• Encourage parents or guardians of Webelos Scouts to help plan and carry outovernight campouts and other outdoor activities. Work with the troop assistantScoutmaster or Scoutmaster to arrange for the loan of troop equipment for jointWebelos 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 andactivities. Call on the assistant Webelos den leader to fill in, as needed.
• Participate in the annual pack program planning conference and the monthlypack leaders' meetings.
• Keep the Cubmaster and pack committee informed on the status and needs of theWebelos den.
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• Support the policies of the BSA.
The responsibilities of the Webelos den leader can be summarized as follows:
• Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure that the den is an activeand 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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Assistant Webelos Den Leader
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, agreesto abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States ofAmerica, and to subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least 18 yearsof age, is of good moral character, and is able to perform the duties assigned by theWebelos den leader. Should be able to fill in for the Webelos den leader in case of anemergency. Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with the Webelos denleader and parents or guardians of the Webelos Scouts involved, and approved by thepack committee and chartered organization. Registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities: The assistant Webelos den leader's responsibilities are to
• Help the Webelos den leader as needed and carry out the duties assigned by theWebelos 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 denleader and Webelos den chief, functioning with them as a den leadership team.
• Help establish and maintain good relationships with neighborhood Boy Scouttroops into which Webelos Scouts will graduate.
• Complete Webelos den leader Fast Start Training, position specific Basic LeaderTraining, and Webelos Den Leader Outdoor Training. Attend monthlyroundtables.
• Attend monthly pack meetings and help as needed.
• Take part in the annual pack program planning conference and monthly packleaders' meetings.
• Attend the monthly den chief planning meeting for den leaders, assistant denleaders, 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 calledupon to handle various details of den operation.
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Activity Badge Counselor
Qualifications: The activity badge counselor may be an adult family member of aWebelos Scout, a pack leader, a teacher, a coach, or another adult qualified to teach oneor more activity badges to Webelos Scouts. This is usually a temporary position and isnot a registered BSA position.
Responsibilities: The activity badge counselor's responsibilities are to
• Provide activity badge instruction at Webelos den meetings, as requested by theWebelos den leader. This could include, for instance, providing resources andinstruction on model building, leading field trips, or providing instruction andhelp on collections and specimens, depending on the activity badgerequirements. The service usually extends over three or four den meetings foreach badge.
• Be familiar with the Webelos Scout Book in presenting activity badge informationand approving requirements.
• Help Webelos Scouts gain self-confidence in completing projects and in dealingwith adults.
• Follow the Webelos den time schedule for activity badge instruction.
• Help recruit other activity badge counselors.
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Cub Scout Den Chief
Qualifications: Be an older Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer who has been a BoyScout, ideally at least First Class rank. Preferably a former Cub Scout. Selected by thesenior patrol leader and Scoutmaster, Varsity Scout Coach, or Venturing Advisor at therequest of the Cubmaster. Approved by the Cubmaster and pack committee forrecommendation to the den leader. Registered as a youth member of a troop, team, orcrew.
Responsibilities: The Cub Scout den chief's responsibilities are to
• Know the purposes of Cub Scouting.
• Help Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
• Serve as the activities assistant at den meetings.
* Set a good example through attitude and uniforming.
• Be a friend to the boys in the den.
• Help lead weekly den meetings.
• Help the den in its part of the monthly pack meeting.
• Know the importance of the monthly theme and pack meeting plans.
• Meet regularly with the den leader to review den and pack meeting plans. Meetas needed with adult members of the den, pack, and troop.
• Receive training from the den leader (and Cubmaster or assistant Cubmaster) andattend Den Chief Training.
• Encourage Cub Scouts to become Webelos Scouts when they are eligible.
• Help the denner and assistant denner to be leaders.
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Webelos Den Chief
Qualifications: Be an older, experienced Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer who hasbeen a Boy Scout. Selected by the senior patrol leader and Scoutmaster, Varsity ScoutCoach, 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 theCubmaster and pack 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
• 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) andattend 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.
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• Help the assistant Scoutmaster and Cubmaster plan graduation ceremonies forWebelos Scouts.
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HOW LEADERS CAN HELPDEN CHIEFS
A den chief is an older Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer who has been a Boy Scoutand is appointed to help direct the activities of a Cub Scout den.
A den chief needs to know what is expected to give the kind of leadership that helpsadult leaders. An assistant Cubmaster or Cubmaster, along with the den leaders, isresponsible for training and working with den chiefs. Coordinating with theCubmaster, the Cub Scout den leaders and Webelos den leaders have manyopportunities to help this junior leader with the regular on-the-job coaching andencouragement. Given a reasonable amount of responsibility, den chiefs are likely todevelop into good leaders.
When a den chief is appointed to the den, the den leader should meet with the him totalk about Cub Scouting, the den, and what is expected of him. (See Chapter 24,"Program Planning.") Every den chief should have a copy of the Den Chief Handbook,which explains the duties and tells how the den chief can best work with Cub Scouts orWebelos Scouts. Some packs include this expense as part of the pack budget.
Another important step is Den Chief Training, which is an all-day or weekend trainingevent that the district or council conducts. Cub Scout and Webelos den chiefs and theCubmaster and/or den leaders should attend together.
Den leaders should coordinate plans with their den chiefs once each month at themonthly den chief planning meeting (see Chapter 24, "Program Planning"). Thismeeting, conducted by the assistant Cubmaster, should be held soon after the packleaders' meeting so that pack plans can be shared. Carefully review the plannedprogram and give the den chief assignments that he can easily understand and handle.
After each den meeting the den leader and assistant den leader should review with theden chief the plans for the next den meeting. The den chief should understand hisassignments. He should be encouraged to become a resource and research person fornew ideas for stunts, tricks, and puzzles.
A good den chief can be a great asset to a den's program. The den chief is close enoughin age to the Cub Scouts to referee their games, show them how to do crafts, lead themin ceremonies, help with advancement requirements, and in general function as a realleader.The Scoutmaster and Cubmaster should be sure that a den chief understands hisleadership role. Problems can occur when a den chief is not trained and does notunderstand his leadership position. A den chief isn't there to play with the Cub Scouts-the den chief is the den leader's activities assistant.
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Help den chiefs to understand that you depend on them. Remember that den chiefs arebusy, so don't expect more of them than they are able to give, and don't be disturbed ifthey are late to an occasional meeting or are forgetful. Den chiefs should feel that whenyou give them a job to do, you are confident that it will be done.
Remember that den chiefs are young, even though they are older than Cub Scouts andWebelos Scouts. Although they may do some things typical of their age, treat den chiefslike young adults and you will be pleased with the maturity they show. When you giveden chiefs an assignment, help them succeed in doing the job. Offer assistance whenneeded, but don't do the job for them.
More Tips on Helping Den Chiefs
• Develop a friendly relationship of trust. Understand the den chief's limitations aswell as his abilities.
• Treat den chiefs with respect.• Be patient and help den chiefs learn the job.• Provide the resources and materials den chiefs need to be successful.• Take time to discuss den chiefs' ideas.• Teach den chiefs how to obtain good behavior from Cub Scouts by leading, not
pushing, the younger boys.• Praise and show appreciation to den chiefs at den and pack meetings.• Coach den chiefs in skills and matters that will help them be more effective.• Let the Scoutmaster know when den chiefs are doing a good job.
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TROOP WEBELOS RESOURCE PERSON
The troop Webelos resource person is an adult leader in the Boy Scout troop who mayhave personal knowledge about areas that would assist with work in Webelos activitybadges. This leader may become a valuable resource person to the Webelos den leadersas he or she may know people, skills, and other resources related to the badges. TheWebelos resource person is appointed by the Boy Scout troop to serve as the liaisonbetween the troop and Webelos dens.
Qualifications: Be a registered adult in the troop, usually the assistant Scoutmaster fornew Scouts. May have personal knowledge in teaching Boy Scouting skills, but equallyimportantly, should know where to secure resource people to help with Webelosactivity badges and other projects. Is appointed by the Boy Scout troop to serve as theliaison between the troop and Webelos den or dens.
Responsibilities: The troop Webelos resource person's responsibilities are to
• 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 theirfamilies for a good Boy Scouting experience.
• Help schedule joint activities each quarter for Webelos dens (or packs) and BoyScout 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 overnight campouts, asneeded.
• Occasionally attend Webelos den meetings, particularly those that involve workor 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 andpack.
• Help ensure the smooth transition of Webelos Scouts into the Boy Scout troop.
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