1. Welcome New Families! Pack ______________ ______________ District
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Welcome New Families!
Pack ______________
______________ District
Northeast Illinois Council, BSA

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Introductions
Leadership:
New Families:
-Icebreaker

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Mission of the BSA
To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
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.
Scout Law
A Scout is:
Trustworthy,
Loyal
Helpful,
Friendly,
Courteous,
Kind,
Obedient,
Cheerful,
Thrifty,
Brave,
Clean and Reverent.

4. Preparing Young People
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Preparing Young People
*John Templeton Foundation & Tufts University Study 2015

5. How Cub Scouting Works Scouting is Family-Oriented
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How Cub Scouting Works
Scouting is Family-Oriented
Youth from kindergarten through 5th grade can join
The Cub Scout Den
Groups of Boys or Girls of the same grade
The Cub Scout Pack
All age groups combined
The Cub Scout Committee
A group of parent volunteers, helping plan meetings and events
The Chartering Organization
Our chartering organization is _____________________

6. Cub Scout Dens Lions Tigers Wolves Bears Webelos Kindergarten
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Cub Scout Dens
Lions
Kindergarten
Tigers
First Grade
Wolves
Second Grade
Bears
Third Grade
Webelos
Fourth & Fifth Grade

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Meeting
Meeting Dates:
Summer Fun Activities:

8. What’s the Cost? Starter Pack $65 Cub Scout Shirt
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Starter Pack $65
Cub Scout Shirt
Starting Set of Patches
Neckerchief & Slide
Book
BSA Dues $45
12 months of BSA Membership
12 month subscription to Boy’s Life Magazine
Pack Dues ____
Youth Recognition (Patches)
Program Supplies
Subsidize Events
Scholarships available for all fees excluding pack dues. Contact Emily Prymula if you are interested in learning more. All scholarship requests are confidential.

9. Our Activities
Add information about your Pack’s specific activities.

10. Popcorn Sale
Enter info if you participate in the Trail’s End popcorn sale

11. How Can You Help What does it take to be a volunteer?
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How Can You Help
What does it take to be a volunteer?
Desire to work with young people
Willingness to make time in your week
NOT NEEDED: Experience
What do you receive in return?
Fun and fellowship with other families and your own
Sharing pride in the kids’ accomplishments
Opportunity to make a difference

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Questions?