Cub Scout Pack 565

New Parents Information

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Agenda

What is Cub Scouting? Our Local Organization

Council and District Pack 565

The Cub Scout Advancement Plan

What Cub Scouts Do Budgeting & Finances How You Can Help

What is Cub Scouting?

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What is Cub Scouting?

Cub Scouting is a home- and neighborhood-centered program designed to support family life for boys in 1st through 5th grade

Each Cub Scout learns to respect his home, country, God, and other people and helps him to:

Learn new physical skills through sports, crafts, and games Learn how to get along with others through group activities Develop new mental skills such as writing and calculating Develop personal independence

Overview of Council, District, & Pack

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Cub Scout Organization

Longhorn Council Scout Executive - Dan Clifton

LHCemail@aol.com

Trinity Trails District (#31) District Executive - Scott Copeland

bsattrails@aol.com

Pack 565 (Oakmont Elementary)

Taken from http://www.longhorncouncil.org/maps/district_maps.htm

You are part of…

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Pack 565 Organization

Westminster Presbyterian ChurchCharter Organization

Chartered Organization Representative (COR)

Dr. Donald Hogg

Pack CommitteeTom Frey - Committee Chair

CubmasterMike Noskin

Den Leader

Tiger Cubs

Den Leader

Wolves

Den Leader

Bears

Den Leader

Webelos I

Den Leader

Webelos II

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Our Pack Committee

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Jo hn P a tte rsonM e m be rsh ip

R o b b O teyP o pco rn

B a ron d a B rad leyC a m p ing

T o m F reyP a ck C om m ittee C h a ir

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Our Cubmaster and Den Leaders

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1 s t G ra d e rs

Z o ran S o la jaD e n 3

W o lves2 n d G rad e rs

R o b b O teyD e n 12B e a rs

3 rd G ra d e rs

P a m H ard y /S u sa n M a irD ra go n P a tro l

W e b e lo s I4 th G rad e rs

R o b e rt D owE a g le P a tro lW e b e lo s II

5 th G rad e rs

M ike N o sk inC u b m a s te r

The Cub Scout Advancement Plan

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Advancement Plan

The responsibility for a boy’s advancement lies with the family, not the Pack. Some advancements requirements are done at den meetings, but most are completed at home

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Advancement (1 of 3) Tiger Rank

Specific for first-grade boys and their “adult partner.”

15 activities to earn the Tiger Badge

Bobcat All boys, regardless of age, earn the Bobcat badge When a boy learns:

Cub Scout Promise Law of the Pack handshake, salute, sign, & motto meaning of “Webelos”

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Advancement (2 of 3)

Wolf Rank Specific for second-grade boys 12 achievements to earn the Wolf Badge Additional Electives for arrow points

Bear Rank Specific for third-grade boys 12 of 24 achievements to earn the Bear Badge Additional Electives for arrow points

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Advancement (3 of 3)

Webelos Rank Specific for fourth & fifth grade boys Webelos badge 20 activity pins Arrow of light Preparation for Boy Scouts

What Cub Scouts Do...

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Den Meetings

Dens meet once or more a month Led by a den leader (usually a parent) Assisted by other parents

Den meetings have games, crafts, stunts, songs, ceremonies, and FUN!

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Pack & Committee Meetings Pack Meetings occur once a month, normally on

the 4th Wednesday at Oakmont Elementary This is the climax of the month’s activities Awards and Patches are awarded All Cub Scout families attend

Committee Meetings are normally held on the 3rd Monday at Yogi’s Deli & Grill (4855 Bryant Irvin)

Adults Meeting - Open to all parents Plan pack meetings and upcoming events Select leaders, keep records, manage finances,...

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Events Scheduled for this Year (1 of 2)

Pack Events Annual Bike Ride and Picnic Pinewood Derby Blue & Gold Banquet Raingutter Regatta Christmas Caroling Pack Olympics Annual Pack Family Campout

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Events Scheduled for this Year (2 of 2)

District and Council Events Fishing Derby (September 24) Cub-O (TBD) Score-O (October 15) Tiger Cub Adventure Day (TBD) Shootout (October 22) Fall Festival (October TBD) TCU Campout (November TBD) Webeloree (November 19) District Pinewood Derby (February 25) Cub Scout Day Camp (June 5-9)

Budgeting & Finances

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Budgeting & Finances (1 of 2) Our goal at Pack 565 is to provide a quality scouting

experience with as little cost as possible to our members

Pack 565 is self-supporting Although Pack expenses vary from year to year, we must

always balance income and expenses at all times

We hold our main fund-raising effort each the fall Popcorn Sales All boys are encouraged to participate Prizes and Patches

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Budget/Finance Conclusion (2 of 2)

This covers the expenses of running the pack Patches and awards for the Cubs Pinewood derby cars Fees and expenses for most pack events Other minor expenses for running the pack

If you find yourself with questions about any financing item, or you would like to better understand funding and spending issues, please do not hesitate to contact our pack leadership

How You Can Help...

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Everyone Can Help

We ask everyone to volunteer to do one thing! If you can volunteer as a leader or co-leader that

would be great! If not, there are lots of other ways to help out in the

Pack Help at a den meeting or pack event Teach a craft or sport Provide refreshments at a den meeting Just let us know what you can do

Please fill out the Talent & Skill Survey before you leave tonight.

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Other things you can do Have your son wear the appropriate uniform to all

den and pack meetings or scout events

Make sure your son attends den meetings

Attend pack meetings and outings with your scout and cheer them on

Offer assistance to the den leader

Work with your son on any achievements that the den leaders asks you to complete at home

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Backup Slides

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Why I’m a Leader

I’m not a Cub Scout Leader for the easy hours, high pay, parents’ gratitude, power or prestige.

I’m a leader because I want the world for your son and mine, to be a world he can shape and help shape;

a world of love and laughter, where he can show compassion.I want him to be able to look at the stars, a sunrise, a sunset, the work and

world of man - - and feel their beauty inside himselfI want to help him to learn to finish anything he starts and do it well and to

guide him to know his worth with a deeper understanding of himself.I want to help shape men who have strength of character and are sensitive to the needs of others. I want them to be the best they can

be.I’m giving of myself and my time. I reap rewards far beyond what I give.

I receive for my children and future generations a better world.I am a Cub Scout leader because I care.