PACK 774 A NEW YEAR OF SCOUTING

COMMITTEE CHAIR: Chris Cothran Cub Scout Basics Den Pack 774 Cubmaster Committee Den leaders

PACK 774 Part of the Lighthouse District Member of the Gulfstream Council www.gulfstreamcouncil.org

PACK MEETING First Monday each month, 6:30 – 8:00pm Beacon Cove Cafeteria Arrive on time Bring a water bottle Appropriate footwear – not flip flops Must wear Class A uniform

Scout Uniforms Class A: Full scout dress uniform. Wear at all Pack meetings, Go See Its and official Pack outings, e.g. Scouting for Food, Pinewood Derby Class B: Pack 774, or scouting, tee shirt. To be worn at Den meetings, unless advised by Den leader of special outings where Class A is required

ADVANCEMENT Bobcat - First rank for ALL scouts Tiger - 1st Grade Wolf - 2nd Grade Bear - 3rd Grade Webelos - 4th & 5th Grades Arrow of Light – Highest Rank in Cub Scouts

BELT LOOPS AND PINS Academics and Sports Optional – not required for rank advancements Can Be Earned at Pack, Den, or Family Level All Belt Loops and Pins are paid for by Pack Advancement Chair will record in Scouttrack Details: www.scouting.org www.boyscouttrail.com

www.ScoutTrack.com All progress towards rank is recorded in Scouttrack by the Den leader All parents have access Rank Requirements for Advancement & Electives Track completion of Belt Loops and pins Den Roster and Pack Contact information Email Pack Calendar Bulletin Board

ADVANCEMENT Ranks for Tiger, Wolf & Bear are normally awarded in April or May at a pack meeting Crossover for Webelos II usually takes place in early March Special Ceremony

TRAINING www.myscouting.org/Training All Committee members, Den leaders and Assistant Den leaders must do the online training Minimal time commitment for initial training course Training Chair will track trainings and reminders when they expire Youth Protection Training will be presented at October Pack Meeting Scouting University: Saturday, September 13th

PACK 774 Website www.Pack774Jupiter.org Upcoming pack events Registration forms Re-imbursement forms Camping Checklist Medical forms Parts A &B required for camping

EVENTS Camping Scouting for food Day Camps Mosquitoree Pinewood Derby Crossover Summer program Pack Meeting Holiday Party Blue & Gold Celebration

HOW YOU CAN HELP Be a leader Join the Committee Organize, or assist with, a specific event Teach a Belt Loop or Pin Join in

CAMPING: Steven Murray Pack event – all the family is welcome Scout Island: October 17 - 19 Registration closes at end of October Pack Meeting Camping checklist can be found on the Pack’s website Must complete BSA medical form parts A & B to attend

CAMPING RULES Please leave behind: Electronics Alcoholic beverages Tobacco products Pets Stress Other people’s children

DUES & FUNDRAISING Dues increased to $110 Must be paid by November Pack Meeting, Monday November 3rd Popcorn fundraising reduced to $60

WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO? National dues & insurance Boys Life magazine Rank patches, belt loops, pins & other awards Webelos Arrow Of Light kits & pins Webelos Crossover ceremony Events: Pinewood Derby, Scouting For Food, Pack Day Camp Summer Activities program Storage unit Trailer & camping supplies Leaders’ registration & uniforms Neckerchief, slide & tee shirts for new scouts

Fundraising – LeeAnn Schroeder COUNCIL-WIDE FALL: Trail’s End Popcorn Delivered Sat., Sept. 27th Selling finishes November 2nd SPRING: Camp Cards PACK FUNDRAISING Breakfast at Applebee’s Other participatory events

Committee Members Committee Chair – Christopher Cothran Secretary – Christine Walter Treasurer – Ivan Meads Advancement Chair – Kendra Waterman Fundraiser Chair – LeeAnn Schroeder Outdoor / Camping Chair – Steven Murray Re-charter Chair – Jeremy Walter Training Chair – Vacant

Cubmaster Group Cubmaster: Assistants: Sheri Murray Laura Sepulveres Alison Meads Bill Figler

M.E. Rinker Scout Shop 8335 N. Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Approximately 1 mile South of Northlake Blvd. on the west side of Military Trail. Hours: M-F 9:00-6:00pm, Sat. 9:30-3:00pm Extended hours: Thursdays only thru Oct. 2 until 8:00pm