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Cub Scout Pack ### Welcome to Cub Scouts 2012. 2 Agenda What is Cub Scouting? Our Local Organization Connecticut Rivers Council Mohegan District Pack.

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1 Cub Scout Pack ### Welcome to Cub Scouts 2012

2 2 Agenda What is Cub Scouting? Our Local Organization Connecticut Rivers Council Mohegan District Pack 112 Cub Scout Advancement Plan Scouting’s Next Step What Cub Scouts Do Budgeting & Finances How You Can Help

3 What is Cub Scouting?

4 4 Cub Scouting is a home- and neighborhood- centered program designed to support family life for boys in 1st through 5th grade Each Cub Scout learns to respect his home, country, God, and other people and helps him to: Learn new physical skills through sports, crafts, and games Learn how to get along with others through group activities Develop new mental skills such as writing and calculating Develop personal independence

5 Overview of Council, District, & Pack

6 6 Cub Scout Organization Connecticut Rivers Council www.ctrivers.org Mohegan District www.ctrivers.org/mohegan District Executive – Mike Cooney mcooney@bsamail.com Pack ### (Oakmont Elementary) You are part of…

7 7 Pack ### Organization Westminster Presbyterian Church Charter Organization Chartered Organization Representative (COR) Dr. Donald Hogg Pack Committee William Wilson - Committee Chair Cubmaster Jody Nix Den Leader Tiger Cubs Den Leader Wolves Den Leader Bears Den Leader Webelos I Den Leader Webelos II

8 8 Our Pack Committee William Wilson Pack Committee Chair Kristen Patterson Advancement Hollye Nikirk Treasurer John Patterson Membership Baronda Bradley Camping

9 9 Our Cubmaster and Den Leaders Jody Nix Cubmaster TBD Den 5 Tigers 1 st Graders William Bradley Den 4 Wolves 2 nd Graders Tom Martin Den 2 Bears 3 rd Graders John Patterson Scorpion Den Webelos I 4 th Graders Jacob Saunders Cobra Den Webelos II 5 th Graders

10 The Cub Scout Advancement Plan

11 11 Advancement Plan The responsibility for a boy’s advancement lies with the family, not the Pack. Some advancement requirements are done at den meetings, but many are completed at home

12 12 Advancement (1 of 3) Bobcat All boys, regardless of age, earn the Bobcat badge When a boy learns: Cub Scout Promise Law of the Pack handshake, salute, sign, & motto meaning of “Webelos” Tiger Rank Specific for first-grade boys and their “adult partner.” 15 activities to earn the Tiger Badge

13 13 Advancement (2 of 3) Wolf Rank Specific for second-grade boys 12 achievements to earn the Wolf Badge Additional Electives for arrow points Bear Rank Specific for third-grade boys 12 of 24 achievements to earn the Bear Badge Additional Electives for arrow points

14 14 Advancement (3 of 3) Webelos Rank Specific for fourth & fifth grade boys Webelos badge 20 activity pins Arrow of light Preparation for Boy Scouts

15 15 The Next Level Boy Scouting The Boy Scout Program For Boys 11-18 Leadership Program Boy-Led Merit Badge Program High Adventure Preparation for life

16 What Cub Scouts Do...

17 17 Den Meetings Dens meet once or more a month Led by a den leader (usually a parent) Assisted by other parents Den meetings have games, crafts, stunts, songs, ceremonies, and FUN!

18 18 Pack & Committee Meetings Pack Meetings occur once a month, normally on the 4th Thursday at Westminster Presbyterian Church This is the climax of the month’s activities Awards and Patches are awarded All Cub Scout families attend Committee Meetings are normally held on the 2nd or 3rd Monday at Starbucks (4849 Bryant Irvin) Adults Meeting - Open to all parents Plan pack meetings and upcoming events Select leaders, keep records, manage finances,...

19 19 Events Scheduled for this Year (1 of 2) Pack Events Annual Bike Ride and Picnic Christmas Caroling Pinewood Derby Blue & Gold Banquet Pack Olympics Annual Pack Family Campout Rocket Academy

20 20 Events Scheduled for this Year (2 of 2) District and Council Events Fall Spooktacular Webeloree Airport Mall Scout Show Fall Camporee Spring Camporee Packwagon Scramble District Pinewood Derby Cub Scout Day Camp Cub Scout Resident Camp

21 Budgeting & Finances

22 22 Budgeting & Finances (1 of 3) Our goal at Pack ### is to provide a quality scouting experience with as little cost as possible to our members Pack ### is self-supporting Although Pack expenses vary from year to year, we must always balance income and expenses at all times We hold our main fund-raising effort in the fall Popcorn Sales All boys are encouraged to participate Prizes and Patches

23 23 Budget/Finance Conclusion (2 of 3) Pack Dues Pack Dues are $40 due in November Each boy is asked to sell $160 of popcorn. For every $40 of popcorn sold, the dues amount is reduced $10.

24 24 Budget/Finance Conclusion (3 of 3) This covers the expenses of running the pack Patches and awards for the Cubs Pinewood derby cars Fees and expenses for most pack events Other minor expenses for running the pack If you find yourself with questions about any financing item, or you would like to better understand funding and spending issues, please do not hesitate to contact our pack leadership

25 How You Can Help...

26 26 Everyone Can Help We ask everyone to volunteer to do one thing! If you can volunteer as a leader, co-leader or committee member that would be great! If not, there are lots of other ways to help out in the Pack Help at a Pack event Teach a Craft or Sport Write Thank You notes or Make Phone Calls Just let us know what you can do

27 27 Other things you can do Have your son wear his uniform to all den and pack meetings or scouting events Make sure your son attends den meetings Attend pack meetings and outings with your scout and cheer them on Offer assistance to the den leader Work with your son on any achievements that the den leaders asks you to complete at home


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