1. 1 Welcome to Cub Scouts Pack #89 Enola, PA Information for Parents of new Scouts

2. 2 Cub Scout Organization Dens (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos) Pack (Cub Scout Pack #89 Enola, PA) District (Pioneer District ) Council (New Birth of Freedom Council)

3. 3 Path of the Cub Scout (Ranks) Bobcat Tiger Wolf Bear Webelos Arrow of Light (to Boy Scouts)

4. 4 Pack #89 Organization Pack Committee Cubmaster Pack Trainer Tiger DenWolf DenBear Den Webelos 4 Den Webelos 5 Den

5. 5 What your new Scout needs Provided by Pack A.Rank Handbook B.Neckerchief C.Slide Purchase D.Official cub scout uniform shirt (short sleeve recommended) E.Belt F. Cap (official cub scout hat for rank) G.World Scout Crest Patch H.New Birth of Freedom Council Shoulder Patch I.American Flag Patch J.Pack number patches (Pack # is 89) Optional Official pants Official socks Pack (Class B) T-shirts and Sweatshirts

6. 6 What your new Scout needs A C D A B A E F GH I J

7. 7 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 Neckerchief – triangular, Rank-specific Neckerchief Slide – Rank specific Wear uniforms to all den and pack meetings and most Cub Scout sponsored events. Assume Class A’s should be worn unless otherwise notified

8. 8 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 Webelos cap Neckerchief – triangular, Rank-specific Neckerchief Slide – Webelos Slide Wear uniforms to all den and pack meetings and most cub scout sponsored events. Assume Class A’s should be worn unless otherwise notified

9. 9 Uniforms – Class B Class B – casual uniform Shirt – Enola Pack #89 t-shirt or sweatshirt would be appropriate Trousers – Blue pants, jeans or shorts Cap – 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

10. 10 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

11. 11 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

12. 12 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

13. 13 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

14. 14 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

15. 15 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

16. 16 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

17. 17 Pack Meetings and Events Blue & Gold Banquet Holloween Party Christmas Party Pinewood Derby Township Parades Campouts (Fall & Spring) Fundraisers (Sub Sales) Other Events and Activities (Harrisburg Senators, Pumpkinfest)

18. 18 Adult Partner Responsibilities Scouting is a family activity Attend den and pack meetings Help plan 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

19. 19 Youth Protection Highlights Two-Deep Leadership at all times No ‘private’ one-on-one contact No hazing Find out more at: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/sitecore/c ontent/Scouting/Training/YouthProtection.aspx http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/sitecore/c ontent/Scouting/Training/YouthProtection.aspx Anyone is free to take the online training by registering at MyScouting.scouting.org

20. 20 Volunteer Opportunities Pack Committee Members Assistant Den Leaders Event Organization Coordinators Den Meeting or Go See It Pinewood Derby Harrisburg Senators Fall & Spring Camp Fundraisers – (Sub Sales)

21. 21 Resources Uniforms and Supplies New Birth of Freedom Scout Shop 1 Baden-Powell Lane Mechanicsburg, PA Phone: (717) 795-2703 Fax: (717) 795-2705 Open Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5pm. Open unil 7pm on Thursdays and 9am-3pm on Saturdays Websites www.scouting.org (Boy Scouts of America website)www.scouting.org https://beascout.scouting.orghttps://beascout.scouting.org ( Be a Scout website) http://www.scoutstuff.org/bsasupply/ (Online Scouting Store)http://www.scoutstuff.org/bsasupply/ http://www.boyscouttrail.com/cub-scouts/acad-sports.asphttp://www.boyscouttrail.com/cub-scouts/acad-sports.asp (Beltloop and Pin requirements) http://newbirthoffreedom.org (New Birth of Freedom Council website)http://newbirthoffreedom.org http://www.pioneer-district.org (Pioneer District website)http://www.pioneer-district.org http://cubpack89.scoutlander.com (Pack #89 website)http://cubpack89.scoutlander.com E-mail and Phone Lists to be provided