Welcome to Cub Scouts Pack 17 Information for Parents of new Scouts

Cub Scout Organization Den (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos) Pack (Pack 17) Chartered Organization (Franklin Odd Fellows) District (Seven Rivers District – Bellingham, Foxboro, Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, Norwood, Plainville, Walpole, Wrentham) Council (Old Colony Council – Canton, MA) Southeastern Massachusetts National Organization

Arrow of Light (to Boy Scouts) Path of the Cub Scout (Ranks) Bobcat Tiger Wolf Bear Webelos Arrow of Light (to Boy Scouts)

Pack 17 Organization Pack Committee Cubmaster Pack Trainer Tiger Dens Wolf Dens Bear Dens Webelos 1 Dens Webelos 2 Dens

What your new Scout needs Provided by Pack Rank Handbook Neckerchief & Slide Purchase Official cub scout uniform shirt (short or long sleeve) Slide (if you would not prefer the official Rank copy) Belt Cap (official or Pack 17) World Scout Crest patch Old Colony Council Shoulder Patch Den patch (varies) Pack number patches (Pack # is 17) Optional Official pants Official socks Pack 17 (Class B) T-shirts and Sweatshirts

What your new Scout needs B D E F H J I G

Uniforms – Class A (Tiger, Wolf, Bear) Class A – formal uniform Shirt – official blue shirt with insignia and appropriate badges Trousers – official blue, or any blue pants, jeans, shorts Belt – Official Navy Blue and buckle with Rank emblem Socks – Official, or any socks will do Cap – Official cub scout rank cap or Pack 17 cap Neckerchief – triangular, Rank-specific Neckerchief Slide – can get Rank specific or make a homemade one Wear uniforms to all den and pack meetings and most cub scout sponsored events. Assume Class A’s should be worn unless otherwise notified

Uniforms – Class A (Webelos) Class A – formal uniform Shirt – option of tan shirt or official blue shirt with insignia and appropriate badges Trousers – blue with blue shirt or olive green with tan shirt: official, or any pants, jeans, shorts Belt – Official Navy Blue and buckle with Rank emblem Socks – Official, or any socks will do Cap – Official cub scout rank cap or Pack 17 cap Neckerchief – triangular, Rank-specific Neckerchief Slide – can get Rank specific or make a homemade one Wear uniforms to all den and pack meetings and most cub scout sponsored events. Assume Class A’s should be worn unless otherwise notified

Uniforms – Class B Class B – casual uniform Shirt – Franklin Pack 17 t-shirt or sweatshirt would be appropriate Trousers – Blue pants, jeans or shorts Cap – Franklin Pack 17 cap or official cub scout cap Wear uniforms to all den and pack meetings and most cub scout sponsored events. Assume Class A’s should be worn unless otherwise notified

Uniforms – Patch Placement Right sleeve American Flag Den Patch Left Sleeve Council patch Pack numerals patches Left Front World Crest – centered between left shoulder seam and top of left pocket

Tiger Awards and Recognition Bobcat Badge Tiger Badge – 5 “3-part” Achievements Family Den Go See It Electives One bead awarded for every 10 electives completed Can start right away, but can’t receive beads until Tiger Badge received Belt Loops Can be earned and received right away

Wolf Awards and Recognition Bobcat Badge Wolf Badge – 12 Achievements Electives One arrowhead is awarded for every 10 electives completed Can start right away, but can’t receive arrowheads until Wolf Badge received Belt Loops and Pins Can be earned and received right away

Bear Awards and Recognition Bobcat Badge Bear Badge – Various Achievements in 4 categories Electives One arrowhead awarded for every 10 electives completed Can start right away, but can’t receive arrowheads until Bear Badge received Belt Loops and Pins Can be earned and received right away

Webelos Awards and Recognition Bobcat Badge Webelos Badge – Various Activity Badges and other requirements Belt Loops and Pins Can be earned and received right away

All suggestions are welcome Meetings Den Meetings: meetings and outings to work on badge requirements and electives Pack Meetings: once per month meetings of the entire pack – rewards and recognitions given All suggestions are welcome

Den Meeting Format Gathering – as scouts arrive Opening – flag ceremony, promise Share – what scouts have been doing; achievements Discover – theme and activity Closing – reminders, Law of the Pack

Pack Meetings and Events Blue & Gold Banquet Christmas Party Pinewood Derby Raingutter Regatta Chuckwagon Campouts and Barbecues (Brockton Rox, Camp Feinstein, Battleships, Crossover Picnic) Fundraisers (Popcorn Sales and others) Other Events and Activities (Providence Bruins, Rocket Night, Parades)

Scouting is a family activity Adult Partner Responsibilities Scouting is a family activity Attend den and pack meetings Help plan a den meeting Host a den meeting Work with son to do achievements, electives and get patches, belt loops, pins and beads Volunteer DO YOUR HOMEWORK – we want all our boys to receive recognition and earn their badges together

Youth Protection Highlights Two-Deep Leadership No ‘private’ one-on-one contact No secret societies No hazing Find out more at: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/sitecore/content/Scouting/Training/YouthProtection.aspx Anyone is free to take the online training by registering at MyScouting.scouting.org

Volunteer Opportunities Pack Committee Member Den Leader Assistant Den Leader Event Organization Den Meeting or Go See It Pinewood Derby, Raingutter Regatta ChuckWagon, Klondike Brockton Rox, Providence Bruins Campouts and Sleepovers Fundraisers – (Popcorn Sales, Breakfasts)

Resources Uniforms and Supplies Southboro Scout Shop 23 Turnpike Road (Rte. 9 North/Westbound side) Southboro, MA 01772 Phone: 508-229-2396 Fax: 508-229-2413 Websites www.scouting.org (Boy Scouts of America website) http://www.scoutstuff.org/bsasupply/ (Online Scouting Store) http://www.boyscouttrail.com/cub-scouts/acad-sports.asp (Beltloop and Pin requirements) www.oldcolonycouncil.org (Old Colony Council website) www.sevenriversdistrict.org (7 Rivers District website) http://pack17franklin.org/wordpress/ (Pack 17 website) E-mail and Phone Lists to be provided