Welcome to parent orientation! Crossroads Pack 9161 Cub Scout Pack 9161 Welcome to parent orientation!

Agenda • Opening Ceremony with Flag • Purpose of Parent Orientation Crossroads Pack 9161 Agenda • Opening Ceremony with Flag • Purpose of Parent Orientation • Organization of Dens & Pack Opening ceremony with flag, prayer, and promise. Then, explain the purpose of Rally Night is to share with you what Cub Scouts is all about, complete your application forms, and explain some opportunities for parents to volunteer. After this, the Bear Den will perform a skit for us. I’ll introduce the leaders and then the boys will go and become pilots for a night.

Pack Goals 2013 - 2014 • Welcome 25 New Boys • Do 5 Service Projects • Fun with a Purpose

Scout Uniforms

Pack Organizational Chart

Committee Organizational Chart

Expectations of the Family • Parents Attend Den & Pack Meet • Parents Attend Outings & Campouts • Some Achievements are Completed at Home

Volunteerism at it’s Best Parents Make Up the Scout Leadership.

Volunteerism at it’s best • Parents make up the scout leadership • Scouting is designed to help even busiest parents • Parents should encourage advancement

Recognition

Scout Leader Training • Go to Basic Training online at www.myscouting.org • All Parent Volunteers Need Youth Protection Training • Den Leader Required Training: -- This is Scouting -- Den Leader Fast Start -- Den Leader's Specific Training for their Rank

Registration Fees Total Tonight = $16.00 for Registration * Additional cost for campouts and uniform

Registration Fees • Registration = $16.00 • Pack Dues = $150.00 (annual fee) • Total tonight = $16.00 for registration * Additional cost for campouts and uniform

Annual Dues Breakdown Item Dollar Amount Charter Fee $15.00 Boys Life $12.00 Awards $20.00 Blue and Gold $6.00 Pinewood Derby $10.00 Graduation $16.00 Pack Day Out $4.00 Den Fee $40.00 Christmas Parade $2.00 Hiking T-Shirt $8.00 Storage $13.00 Grand Total $150.00

Cost Comparison Activity Duration Items Covered Cost $ One Goal Sports Soccer 10 weeks with 8 games Registration, uniforms, and award at the end of the year. $110 Paulding Recreation Soccer 8 week season Registration, 2 jerseys, & shorts. $165 Cub Scouts 52 weeks (Annual) Pack Day Out, T-shirt, Christmas Parade, Pinewood Derby, Blue & Gold Banquet, Awards, etc… $150

How the Pack Funds Itself? • Pack Dues are Paid Annually • Two Bi-annual Fundraisers - Popcorn Sales - Camp Cards

Fundraiser Events

Popcorn & Camp Cards Popcorn Sales Camp Cards $1.00 popcorn = 30 cents Scout Acct. Donations $300 $90 100% $400 $120 $500 $150 $600 $180 $700 $210 Sales $ Scout Acct. Donations $50 $25 100% $100 $150 $75 $200 $250 $125 $1.00 popcorn = 30 cents $5.00 cards = $2.50

The Process…. Step 1: Complete Application for your Son Step 2: Complete Leader’s Application Step 3: Present Paperwork & $12.00 Fee to Chair & Treasurer

Scout Application Form

Questions?