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1 The Cubmaster’s Toolbox: What I Wish I Had Known as a New Cubmaster 100 Tips and Hyperlinks John DeGroote, Cubmaster Cub Scout Pack 55 St. John’s Episcopal School, Dallas, Texas

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The Cubmaster’s Toolbox:

What I Wish I Had Known as a New Cubmaster

100 Tips and Hyperlinks

John DeGroote, CubmasterCub Scout Pack 55

St. John’s Episcopal School, Dallas, Texas

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DOWNLOAD

Click here for the source PowerPoint file with a working Table of Contents and hyperlinks.

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What’s This?

The day I became Pack 55's Cubmaster, I knew there was a lot I didn't know, even though I was a Scout growing up and had just inherited a strong Pack. After a year of training, research, and learning by doing, it became clear that a presentation to help the next generation of Cubmasters would be a good idea.•I hope this deck will:

– Put what you really need– In one place, with tips & hyperlinks

(like this )– So you can get back to your Pack.

If you need more information, help, or suggestions, please email me at [email protected]

A special thanks to wb108.org for inspiring this presentation.

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Table of Contents

Cubmaster Basics - p.8 Tips – p.11

Web – p.12

The Yearly Plan – p.14

The Pack’s Budget – p.15

General – p.17

Flag Ceremonies – p.18

Sparklers – p.19

A Scout is Reverent – p.20

Uniforms – p.21

School Night – p.24

Pinewood Derby – p.25

Blue & Gold/Crossover – p.26

Camping – p.27

Activity Calendars – p.29

Transition to Boy Scouts – p.30

Swag & Swagger – p.31

The Grab Bag – p.33

Cubmaster’s Minutes – p.22

More Resources – p.34

Contact – p.36

First Steps - p.7 Communication – p.10 Planning – p.13

Meetings – p.16 Special Events – p.23 Miscellaneous – p.28

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First Steps

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First Steps: Cubmaster Basics

• Four resources to start:– "What is a Cubmaster?" – The BSA’s “So you’re

a new Cubmaster” – BSA Cubmaster Resources – The Cub Scout Leader Book

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First Steps: Cubmaster Basics (cont’d)

• Critical Training, all on MyScouting.org:– Youth Protection Training– This Is Scouting– Cubmaster Fast Start– Cubmaster Leader-Specific Training

• Two I recommend, and more:– University of Scouting

• Particularly "Strictly for Cubmasters”

– Wood Badge – BALOO and more

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Communication

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Communication: Tips

• Get the word out:

• See the BSA's Social Media Guidelines

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Communication: Web

• Third Party Website Providers:– CoolCubs – CubTrails – PackMaster – ScoutLander – ScoutTrack

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Planning

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Planning: The Yearly Plan

• Planning Resources:– The BSA's Annual Program Planning Site

(including PowerPoint) – Scouting's JTE Scorecard – Survey Parents and Adult Partners

• For what they want to do • To find their talents

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Planning: The Pack’s Budget

• The Budget should– Involve more than just fundraising– Not be the last thing you do

• Budgeting Resources from the BSA:– The BSA's Annual

Pack Budget Guide • Supporting Worksheet (.xls) • Supporting Worksheet (.pdf)

– Fiscal Policies & Procedures for Units

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Pack Meetings

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Meetings: General

• Remember:– You are the Emcee and Court Jester– Meetings are fun!

• Three rules, without exception:– Start – exactly – on time– No meeting ever lasts more than an hour– No one ever speaks for more than

5 minutes at a time

• See the BSA's Pack Meeting Plans

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Meetings: Flag Ceremonies

• Flag ceremonies generate pride when they are:

– Done right– Done with confidence

• Rules:– They must be reverent– …but they don't have to be perfect

• Resources:– Sample Opening Ceremony – Sample Closing Ceremony – Flag Ceremony Video

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Meetings: Sparklers

• Cheers, Games and Songs that Work:– Round of Applause – Augie Augie Augie – If you're a Tiger and

you know it… – Kim's Game

• Other Suggestions:– Have an Eagle from a Troop speak– Have a drawing (Scout Shop prizes)– Assign a Den to do jokes & skits

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Meetings: A Scout is Reverent

• The Duty to God is important:– to Scouting– to Scouts

• Four Tips:– The Scoutmaster's Benediction – Cub Scout Prayers from

USScouts.org – Religious Emblems Awards

Program – Scout Sunday/Scout Sabbath

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Meetings: Uniforms

The Scout uniform -- your uniform and your Boys' -- is an important part of Scouting, from the Scout shirt and pants to where the patches go. Find an alterations place that knows where to sew what, and tell your Pack.•3 Resources:

– The BSA's Uniform and Insignia Page

– The BSA's Uniform Overview (.pdf) – The BSA's Insignia Guide

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Meetings: Cubmaster’s Minutes

This is your chance to really connect with your Pack, and it's dependent on who you are. •Examples:

– Pack 55's Cubmaster's Minutes – Scouter Mom on Threads & Flags – Baloo's Bugle on Cubmaster's

Minutes

•Tips:– Make it short, prepared & intentional– Use the BSA's Monthly Themes – 10 More from Bryan on Scouting

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Special Events

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Special Events: School Night

• School Night for Scouting Starts Here:– Sample Email Invitation Text – Sample Invitation – Sample Agenda

• Videos You Can Show or Add to Email Invites:

– "Do Your Best” – "Be a Scout” – More BSA Videos

• The BSA's Parent Information Guide

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Special Events: Pinewood Derby

• Tips:– You run the show. Make it one– Get a microphone– Keep the Boys away from the track– Get outside expertise

• Resources:– The BSA's "How To" Page – Sample Opening Ceremonies – More activities – Sample Flier

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Special Events: Blue & Gold/Crossover

• Whether held together or separately:– These are important– The Cubmaster can make a difference

• A few resources:– Pack 55's Arrow of

Light/Crossover Script – MacScouter's AOL Ceremonies – USScouts.org's Crosover

Ceremonies – The OA Is Happy to Help

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Special Events: Camping

Camping is an integral part of many Packs' plans -- it meets one of the requirements for the Arrow of Light, and most believe that Packs should be camping at least once a year.•A few resources:

– The BSA on who can camp when – The BSA's Guide to Safe Scouting – The BSA's Tour and Activity Form – Circle 10's Camping Program

•Go have fun!

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Miscellaneous

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Miscellaneous: Activity Calendars

• A few places to look -- bookmark them all:– The Circle 10 Council Calendar – Campmaster – Your District Website

• Don't forget low-tech sources:– District Roundtable Meetings– Word of mouth

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Miscellaneous: Transition to Boy Scouts

Finding the right Troop for your Boys isn't always easy, and it takes longer to do it right than you might think it will. Troops are happy to have you join their meetings, and they'll invite you to campouts and more -- but they need to know you're out there.

•Three Helpful Resources:– A Guide for Parents – 20 Questions to

Ask Boy Scout Troops – Pack 55's Troop Crossover

Tracking Chart

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Miscellaneous: Swag & Swagger

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Miscellaneous: Swag & Swagger (cont’d)

• Pack 55's Approach:– Pack 55's iFreelance Logo Request – List of BSA Licensed Vendors – Pack 55's T-Shirt and Patch Vendor – Pack 55's Thank You Card Vendor – All respecting the BSA's Position on

Its Intellectual Property

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Miscellaneous: The Grab Bag

• A few more ideas:– Popcorn Sales: Tips from a prodigy – How old is your pack? – Boys (and adults) love pictures – Delegate/"Voluntold”– Have some (else) in charge of

every activity

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Miscellaneous: A Few More Resources

• Helpful websites:– Boy Scout Trail – Insane Scouter – Scouter Mom – USScouts.org/

Cubmaster.org – Bryan on Scouting

– MeritBadge.org – The MacScouter – 50 Tips from

Scouting Mag

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• Twitter:– @thecubscouts – @Circle10BSA – @scouting – @BoysLife

Miscellaneous: A Few More Resources (Cont’d)

June 20, 2014

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[email protected]

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