Cub Scout Pack ###
Welcome to Cub Scouts
2012
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Agenda
What is Cub Scouting? Our Local Organization
Connecticut Rivers Council Mohegan District Pack 112
Cub Scout Advancement Plan
Scouting’s Next Step 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
Connecticut Rivers Council www.ctrivers.org
Mohegan District www.ctrivers.org/mohegan District Executive – Mike
Cooney [email protected]
Pack ### (Oakmont Elementary)
You are part of…
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Pack ### Organization
Westminster Presbyterian ChurchCharter Organization
Chartered Organization Representative (COR)
Dr. Donald Hogg
Pack CommitteeWilliam Wilson - Committee Chair
CubmasterJody Nix
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
William WilsonPack Committee Chair
Kristen PattersonAdvancement
Hollye NikirkTreasurer
John PattersonMembership
Baronda BradleyCamping
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Our Cubmaster and Den Leaders
Jody NixCubmaster
TBDDen 5Tigers
1st Graders
William BradleyDen 4Wolves
2nd Graders
Tom MartinDen 2Bears
3rd Graders
John PattersonScorpion Den
Webelos I4th Graders
Jacob SaundersCobra DenWebelos II5th Graders
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 advancement requirements are done at den meetings, but many are completed at home
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Advancement (1 of 3) 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”
Tiger Rank Specific for first-grade boys and their “adult
partner.” 15 activities to earn the Tiger Badge
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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
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The Next LevelBoy Scouting
The Boy Scout Program
For Boys 11-18 Leadership Program Boy-Led Merit Badge Program High Adventure Preparation for life
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 Thursday at Westminster Presbyterian Church
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 2nd or 3rd Monday at Starbucks (4849 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 Christmas Caroling Pinewood Derby Blue & Gold Banquet Pack Olympics Annual Pack Family
Campout Rocket Academy
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Events Scheduled for this Year (2 of 2)
District and Council Events
Fall Spooktacular Webeloree Airport Mall Scout Show Fall Camporee Spring Camporee Packwagon Scramble District Pinewood Derby Cub Scout Day Camp Cub Scout Resident Camp
Budgeting & Finances
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Budgeting & Finances (1 of 3) Our goal at Pack ### is to provide a quality scouting
experience with as little cost as possible to our members
Pack ### 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 in the fall Popcorn Sales All boys are encouraged to participate Prizes and Patches
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Budget/Finance Conclusion (2 of 3)
Pack Dues Pack Dues are $40 due in November Each boy is asked to sell $160 of popcorn. For
every $40 of popcorn sold, the dues amount is reduced $10.
Popcorn Sales Amount Due$160 $0$120 $10$80 $20$40 $30$0 $40
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Budget/Finance Conclusion (3 of 3)
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, co-leader or committee member that would be great!
If not, there are lots of other ways to help out in the Pack
Help at a Pack event Teach a Craft or Sport Write Thank You notes or Make Phone Calls Just let us know what you can do
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Other things you can do Have your son wear his uniform to all den and
pack meetings or scouting 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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