Germantown Baptist Church Pack 99 2016 – 2017 Parent Info

Welcome to Cub Scouts! Purposes of Cub Scouting: Character Development Spiritual Growth Good Citizenship Sportsmanship and Fitness Family Understanding Respectful Relationships Personal Achievement Friendly Service Fun and Adventure Preparation for Boy Scouts

Cub Scout Layout Pack 99 Chickasaw Council Eastern District Other Districts Pack 99 Tiger Dens 1st Graders Wolf Dens 2nd Graders Bear Dens 3rd Graders Webelos I Dens 4th Graders Webelos II Dens 5th Graders Other Packs

Why am I here? I want my boy to have fun I want my boy to become responsible I want my boy to become self-sufficient I want my boy to be well rounded

General Schedule Den Meetings each Monday night from 6:30 – 7:30 in Joy Wing 2nd floor Pack Meetings – All dens come together for games, awards, special guests, etc. See calendar for details. Up to date schedule on our website at www.pack99gbc.com

What did we do last year? HAD LOTS OF FUN!! Kickball game / ice cream social for beginning year event at Germantown Baptist Church gym. Fun times at Den Meetings Campouts Fall and Spring Outdoor Pack Meeting! Played cool games Built Pinewood Derby Cars at our Pack 99 Workshop Raced our Pinewood Derby Cars Dinner/Awards Program at our Blue & Gold Banquet. Marched in the Germantown Christmas Parade Scout Night at RiverKIngs Learned about God’s influence when discussing achievements Attended 3 night Resident Camp at Kia Kima (Hardy, AR) Assisted in placing American flags at the Veteran’s Cemetery the Saturday before Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day Earned LOTS of Awards Summertime Events Kia Kima IMAX National Parks movie Get Air in Collierville Cub Scout Day Camp Scout Night at Redbirds HAD LOTS OF FUN!!

Special Events this year Roller Skating kickoff party at GBC CORE (gym) Campout on GBC property Raingutter Regatta Tour of FedEx Engine Shop and Hangars Service Project - TBD Fall Campout March in the Germantown Christmas Parade American Flag Placement ceremony at Veteran’s Cemetery for Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day. Pinewood Derby Workshops & Races Blue & Gold Banquet Spring Campout Kia Kima Cub Scout Resident Camp Fun Summertime Events

Advancement The first Rank Badge earned is the Bobcat Badge. Each boy works to earn his “Rank” Badge this year (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos) 2nd Year Webelos work to earn the Arrow Light Award Each boy earns awards as they move towards their rank and completing “adventures”

Family Involvement Help your scout work through his “adventures”! Help your scout with his uniform! Help your scout make the meetings! (Stay with your scout during meetings and participate.) Help your scout’s Den Leader! They will appreciate the offer. Help at any pack events. All pack events including campouts are family friendly for all members including any siblings. Volunteer! Volunteer! Volunteer!

The more a parent is involved in a child’s activity, the more productive and excited the child will be in the activity. If you have suggestions about how to make Pack 99 better, the leadership is all ears. Feedback is the key to taking this from a GOOD pack to a GREAT pack.

Youth Protection Training Pack 99 takes Youth Protection VERY seriously. Any registered leader within the Boy Scouts of America MUST complete training EVERY 2 years. Pack 99 asks one parents/guardians from each family to take this training so that you know the standards that Pack 99 leaders abide as well as making sure you do not put yourselves in incorrect situations with a scout. The training is online and takes about 25 minutes to complete.

Youth Protection Training Parent/Guardians who MUST complete this training: At least one parent/guardian from each family. Those attending any overnight campout. Anyone who is requested by Pack 99 Leadership. See pack99gbc.com for training job aid and instructions on how to provide a softcopy of certificate to pack leadership.

Uniforms Uniforms are important. They provide a sense of belonging for the boys and look sharp. Full uniforms are worn to Pack Meetings, Show and Sells, and other public events (i.e Flag Placement, Christmas parade, etc.) Class A uniforms are the standard scout button down shirt, neckerchief, slide, hat, pants/shorts, socks, belt. Class B uniforms are any Cub Scout T-Shirt with any other clothes. Wear to events to show unity.

Uniforms Uniforms can be purchased online or at the local Scout Shop. Look at http://chickasaw.org/scoutshop for hours. It is located at 171 S. Hollywood, Memphis, TN 38112 Staff at Scout Shop assist on getting all parts What is needed if online order: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts /Uniform/cubscout.aspx Don’t forget your book!!

Popcorn Sales Our primary fundraiser Occurs in the Fall Helps pay for our activities and expenses that dues do not cover Scouts earn prizes for amount of sales! Show and Sell opportunities Sell & Deliver People like to support Cub Scouts!

Show and Sells This is an easy way to sell a product. You work out front of a grocery store with the product in hand and sell right there. No Delivery Later Must wear Class A Uniform Must wear a Smile  ! You have to talk to people! Cannot ask for donations

Camp Card Sales Secondary fundraiser Occurs in the Spring Helps pay for our activities and expenses that dues do not cover Allows Scout to earn money for Summer events Show and Sell opportunities Sell & Deliver People like to support Cub Scouts!

Spending of Dues $37.50 is paid to local council for your son's membership and Boys Life subscription for the year. Additional $10-15 for new scouts. Remainder is used by Pack 99 for: All awards and patches for your scout.   Special crafts or supplies needed for den meetings Raingutter Regatta boat for you scout Pinewood Derby car for your scout Supplies for Pinewood Derby and new tools for the workshop Pinewood Derby trophies/medals Supplies for campouts Maintenance on the pack trailer to carry to campouts Blue and Gold decorations and awards Christmas Float Class B T-Shirts for scouts And much, much more

Final Thoughts Scouting is a bonding experience between parents, scouts, and siblings WE NEED YOU! Cub Scouting is a completely volunteer based organization. Parent participation is very important. Safety First! Cub Scouting rules enforce 2 deep leadership. We want your boy to have the best time ever with cub scouts!

pack99gbc.com See the Pack 99 website for updates on the following: Calendar Financial Policy Youth Protection Training Job Aid This presentation And much more…

Council Website Chickasaw Council website - www.chickasaw.org Chickasaw Council Calendar – this might include items that Pack 99 might not be participating as a group. http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/Cale ndar.asp?OrgKey=2044

Pack 99 Leaders CubMaster – Mark Morgan Assistant CubMaster – Andy Mynatt Tiger Den (1st Grade) – Angela Stembridge Wolf Den (2nd Grade) – David McVoy and Brad Compton Bear Den (3rd Grade) – Rusty Artz Webelos 1 (4th Grade) – Andy Mynatt and Blair Mynatt Webelos 2 (5th Grade) –Mark Morgan Treasurer – Bryan Roper