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Agenda 6:30-7:00 – Meet & Greet 7:00 – Present Colors -Introductions -Cooperation -Wayne Scouts Jungle -Split up (Boys Activity, Parents meet with Rich & Tracy) -Meet back Up -Retire the Colors Prepared. For Life.

Scout Oath On my honor I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

Prepared. For Life. Purpose of tonight’s meeting Give You Information about Scouting Provide opportunity for you and your son to join Scouting

Prepared. For Life. Introductions Cubmaster – Rich Webelos Den Leader – Adam Bears Den Leader – David Committee Chair – Tami Popcorn Kernel – Jill Treasurer - Amanda

Prepared. For Life. Why Cub Scouting? 40 Years Ago the top 3 influences in a young boy’s decision making process were : 1) Family 2) Friends 3) Church Today…. 1) Friends 2) T.V. / Video Games 3) Family

What do boys want to get out of scouting? 10 Learn new Skills 10 Make New Friends 20 Fun! Total Points: 40 SCORE 10 Try Again TIME TO PASS 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) Earn badges and awards

What do parents want to get out of scouting? 5 Build Self-confidence 5 Help the boys Develop 10 Bring the Family Together! Total Points: 40 SCORE 5 Try Again TIME TO PASS 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) Be Happy

Prepared. For Life. What we Try to Do 1.Create a Sense of Belonging 2.Build Character 3.Teach new Skills 4.Develop the parent/son relationship 5.Be better than watching TV! 6.Tons of FUN!

Prepared. For Life. What is COOPERATION?

Prepared. For Life. Wayne Scouts Jungle Do you like things loud or quiet? Tigers – 1 st Graders Wolves – 2 nd Graders Bears – 3 rd Graders Webelos – 4 th & 5thGraders Now--- All Together! Who is louder, you or your parents?

Prepared. For Life. Now Lets get started! 1)Break into Dens! 2)Parents, hang out!

Prepared. For Life. Welcome to Scouting! Communication Newsletters Facebook & Website Text Messaging Cubtrails.org

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The Pack vs. Den 1.A Den is 6 to 10 Scouts plus Parents 2.Den Levels 1.Tiger Cub – 1 st Graders 2.Wolf Cub – 2 nd Graders 3.Bear Cub – 3 rd Graders 4.Webelos I – 4 th Graders 5.Webelos II – 5 th Graders 3.A PACK is the collection of all the Dens.

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BOYS Den Leaders Assistant Cubmaster Pack Committee Assistant Cubmaster Assistant Cubmaster Webelos Leaders Assistant

Prepared. For Life. SCOUTING ACTIVITIES 1.Campfires 2.Father/Son Cook Off 3.Sporting Events 4.Day Camps 5.Family Camping (Overnighters) 6.Hiking, Fishing, Nature, and Crafts 7.And A Whole Lot More!

Prepared. For Life. ADVANCEMENT 1.Age based rank –Assigned by grade 2.Awards and badges – Connecting effort and success 3.Recognition – Celebrating achievement and building self- confidence

Prepared. For Life. HOW DOES IT WORK? 1.Den Meetings – Small groups organized by grade 2.Pack Meetings & Events– Family Events combining all dens 3.District & Council Events – Community-wide activities

Prepared. For Life. NEW LEADER TRAINING 1.Basic Leader Training for new adult leaders 2.Youth Protection Training 3.Monthly Leader’s Roundtables 4.Online resources and handbooks 5.University of Scouting

Prepared. For Life. FINANCE 1.Registration Fees 2.Uniform 3.Money Earning Projects 4.Popcorn & Camp Card Sales 5.Other Fundraising Ideas?

Prepared. For Life. REGISTRATION To register boys: 1.Completed form tonight 2.Annual registration fee 3.Boy’s Life Subscription To register adults: 1.Completed form tonight 2.Annual registration fee 3.Insurance, training costs, and Scouting magazine Subscription are included

Prepared. For Life. Welcome to Cub Scouting! Remember, our next Den Meeting is September 16 th AT THE 1 st Presbyterian Church Before you leave : Fill out the registration Fill out the Talent Sheet Don’t forget your Bug Sucker! Clean UP!