1. CUB SCOUT PACK 220
WHITMAN SQUARE
PARENT ORIENTATION
SEPTEMBER 18, 2007

2. PURPOSES OF CUB SCOUTING
Character Development
Spiritual Growth
Good Citizenship
Sportsmanship and Fitness
Family Understanding
Respectful Relationships
Personal Achievement
Friendly Service
Fun and Adventure
Preparation for Boy Scouts

3. CUB SCOUTINGS 12 CORE VALUES
1. Citizenship
2. Compassion
3. Cooperation
4. Courage
5. Faith
6. Health and Fitness
7. Honesty
8. Perseverance
9. Positive Attitude
10. Resourcefulness
11. Respect
12. Responsibility

4. PARTS OF THE SCOUTING PROGRAM
AT PACK 220
Tiger Cubs
boys in first grade (or 7 years old)
family/home centered
participate in activities with an adult partner
(usually parent)
emphasizes shared leadership, learning about community and family understanding
Cub Scouts (Wolf and Bear)
boys 2-3 grade (or 8 and 9 years old)
emphasizes character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness

5. PARTS OF THE SCOUTING PROGRAM
AT PACK 220
WEBELOS
boys in 4-5 grade (or 10 years old)
participate in more advanced activities that begin to prepare them for Boy Scouts

6. WHOSE WHO - PACK 220?
Charter Organization – Whitman Community Swim Club
Cub Master – Brian L. Conboy
Committee Chairperson –Giacomo Reggente
Treasurer – Louisa Reggente
Webelos 2 Den Leader – Nancy Alcantara
Webelos 1 Den Leader – Monique Cross
Bears Den Leader –Donna Giannini
Wolf Den Leaders – Marie Kershaw
Tiger Den Leader – (needs helpers to rotate)
Fundraiser Chairperson – Jim Schillaci
Activities Coordinator – Jen Molnar
Achievement Chairperson – Carrie Conboy

7. WHAT DOES PACK 220 DO? Meets 1x a month for pack meetings.
Skate Party - October
Rain gutter Regatta – November
Holiday Party – December
Pinewood Derby – February
Blue and Gold Banquet (advancement) - March
Participates in various community service efforts:
Adopt a family – November
Canned food drive – November
Caroling at Kennedy Hospital – December
Pack Clean up – Whitman School – April
State Park Trail Cleanup – June

8. WHAT DOES PACK 220 DO? Provides Pack Organized activities
Franklin Institute - Feb
Camden Riversharks – May
Family Campout - June
Pack Swim Party - August
Provides scout the opportunity to participate in council and district activities:
Cub Scout Harvest Fest
Camperee
Cub Scout overnight
Webelos Overnight
Cub Scout Summer Day Camp

9. WHAT DO THE DENS DO?
Each Den Leader schedules den meetings at least 2x a month.
At den meetings, scouts have the opportunity to learn games and songs, participate in a craft and/or go on various trips that help the boy fulfill their particular achievements.
Dens rely heavily upon the families to assist at den meetings and help the boys complete the achievements required to obtain their rank at the Blue and Gold Banquet in March.
Boy Scouts from local Troops fill the roll of Den Chiefs to help the den leaders run there meetings and assist where needed.

10. WHAT CAN MY SON EXPECT? Fun! Challenges! Friendships!
Recognition for their achievements and self confidence in working toward those achievements
Encouragement from the pack and den leaders and their fellow scouts!
Fun filled trips, activities and awareness of their community.
Fundraisers to pay for badges, awards, and pack events.

11. COMMITMENT FOR OUR FAMILY?
WHAT IS THE TIME
COMMITMENT FOR OUR FAMILY?
1 night/month – pack meetings, 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 – 8:30
2x/month – den meetings
Assisting scout in completing their achievements for advancement to their rank.
Assisting at pack meetings as needed – ensuring scouts and siblings are respectful to people and property.
Assisting at den meetings as needed.
Scouts are required to where their uniforms to pack, dens meetings, pack fundraisers and community service activities.
Assisting your scout in fundraising and ensure their safety.

12. WHAT IS THE FINANCIAL COMMITMENT?
Yearly reg: $42.00 w/Boys Life or $30.00 w/o Boys Life
Den dues – den will usually request a sum of money to cover costs of supplies for den meetings.
Blue and Gold Banquet – Amount due by February
last year costs $14 Adults,
$8 for Scouts & children 3- 11
Children 2 & Under Free
Riversharks game – Scouts Free,
All others $7.00/ea due late March
Family campout - $30/family due late April
Cub Scout Day Camp - $105/scout due mid-April

13. HOW DO WE SIGN UP? Fill out scout registration form
Check for $42 made out to Pack 220
Provide vehicle information for field trips
Sign up as a helper or volunteer!

14. CALENDAR OF PACK EVENTS
October:
Skate Party
Popcorn fundraiser
November:
Scout food drive
Boat racing
Popcorn fundraiser ends
December
Pizza fundraiser
Caroling
Holiday Party
January
Car Building
February
Pinewood Derby
Pizza Fundraiser Ends
March
Blue and Gold Banquet
Money due for Riversharks,
April
Day camp and family campout
Pack Cleanup
May
Riversharks
June
Family Campout
July
Cub Scout Day Camp
August
Pack Swim Party

15. HELPERS NEEDED!!
Fundraising – assisting in popcorn and/or pizza fundraisers
Activities – assisting in organizing pack activities – Blue and Gold, Riversharks game, Cub Scout Day Camp, Family Campout, Pack Swim Party
Questions: Contact Brian L. Conboy – or