1. Pack 200 New Parent Orientation 2012-2013

2. What is Scouting? The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law

3. The Scouting Programs Cub Scouts For boys First through Fifth Graders Boy Scouts For boys 11 through 17 Varsity For young men between the age of 14 and 17 Venturing For young men and women between the ages of 14 and 20

4. The Cub Scouts First Grade : Tigers – introduction to scouting Second Grade : Wolfs – Third Grade : Bears – Fourth Grade : Webelo I – preparing for boy scouts Fifth Grade : Webelo II –

5. National Organization But Run Locally 2011 national membership: 223,003 Tiger Cubs (first grade) 747,429 Cub Scouts (second and third grades) 612,734 Webelos Scouts (fourth and fifth grades) 1,583,166 total Cub Scouts 45,962 Cub Scout packs 1,002,832 Cub Scout leaders

6. A Family Program Family involvement is key For Tigers – an adult partner is required at all events You are Akela and can sign off on completed achievements Families are welcome at nearly all scouting events Family camp in October

7. Safety Is Paramount Trained Adult Leaders Two Deep Leadership No one-on-one adult contact with a scout Background checks on all adult leaders

8. Youth Focused Program “Scouting Is A Game With A Purpose” It’s about Fun It’s about Values It’s about Learning It’s our responsibility to put on such a program

9. Planned Fun Activities Map and Compass : October Family Camp : October Halloween Party : October Pinewood Derby : January Overnight Outing : February (tentative) Multiple Hikes Campfires Campouts : July and August

10. Planned Civic Activities Springhill School Clean-up : TBD Scouting For Food : November Caroling At Retirement Communities (tent) : December Church Clean-up : TBD Marching in the Fourth of July Parade : July

11. General Time Commitments 1 Pack Meeting A Month (1 hour) 1 Pack Event A Month (2-3 hours) 1 or 2 Den Events A Month (1-2 hours)

12. Advancements and Badges Scouts work to earn their rank advancement badges by completing set requirements Other badges and awards are earned Academics Athletics Other achievements

13. Pack Dues Annual Duesw/Volunteer Discount Tiger$110$60 Wolf$135$85 Bear$135$85 Webelo I$160$110 Webelo II$160$110

14. Additional Requirement We are asking all new parents to take the on-line BSA Youth Protection Training. Takes about 10-15 minutes Go to http://www.myscouting.orghttp://www.myscouting.org Create an account Click E-Learning and take the Youth Protection Training We are encouraging all new parents to take Fast Start training for Den Leaders to get a better understanding of the program (30 minutes)

15. Upcoming Events Tiger Hike – Sunday, Sept. 8 th Pack Meeting – Wednesday, Sept. 21

16. Photos from 2011 – 2012

17. Pinewood Derby

18. 4 th July Orinda Parade

19. Camp Lassen

20. Pack 200 Adult Leaders Tim Lee : Committee Chairperson Michael Krazulyak : Cubmaster Outings Chair : Robert Raffel Treasurer : Stephen Mirabito Webelo II Den Leader (Den 4) : Beth Hutson Webelo I Den Leader (Den 1) : Tim Lee Assistant Den Leaders : Michael Krazulyak, Warren Lane Webelo I Den Leader (Den 8) : Bill Van Oss Bear Den Leader (Den 6) : Jefff Thomanson & Robert Raffel Wolf Den Leaders (Den 7): Dave Robb & Kyle Ferreira Tiger Den Leader (Den 2) : Warren Lane Assistant Den Leaders : Charles Regan Tiger Den Leader (Den 3): OPEN Membership Chair : Warren Lane Advancement Chair : Ann Kim Pack Commissioner : John Spahr

22. Q&A