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Cub Scout Pack 308School Night For Scouting
Welcome!Please sit at a table marked with the
school grade your son is in.If there is no room
at the table(s), sit at a table near them.
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MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE!
The two raised fingers of the Cub Scout sign
stand for two parts of the Promise - to help
other people and to obey. They look like a
wolfs ears, ready to listen to Akela. This sign
is also used to call the attention of the Pack.
When this sign is displayed, all present
(including Scouts, Parents, Siblings, and any one
else) are to sit or stand quietly, and place
their full attention towards the speaker.
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The Cub Scout Years
The importance of the ages 7 - 11, the Cub Scout
years. Look at this yard stick as your son's
life. Each inch equals 2 years. Thirty-six
inches - 72 years, the average person's life
span. At 1 he is cruising the carpet and
furniture, getting into all kinds of things he
shouldn't. At 3-1/2 he's seven and is in first
grade, and excited about school. At 5-1/2 he's
eleven, and is moving on to Jr. High or Middle
School. At 9 inches, he's eighteen and graduating
High School. You're busting your buttons with
pride for him in his cap and gown. At 11 inches
he's graduating college and has moved on to his
own life and family. I'd like to go back to the
2" between 3-1/2" and 5-1/2" (between 7 and 11
years old). These 2", or 4 years, are key years
in your son's development. Many of his
decision-making skills, ethics and morals will be
developed and reinforced during this time. A
recent study showed that young people who were
close to a caring adult in these early years were
less likely to get into trouble with drugs,
crime, etc. and were more likely to continue in
school.
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The Cub Scout Years
These four years are the years of the Cub Scout.
Tiger Cub through Webelos Scout. In Cub
Scouting we need every family to get involved
this much. "This much" is different for
everybody. Your "This much" might be as a
committee member, or a den leader for your son,
or for others'. It might be organizing an outing,
handling the Pack treasury, writing a newsletter,
organizing the Blue and Gold banquet. It might be
as a Cubmaster. If one person tries to do this
much the program will surely fail, but if
everyone does "This much" in your son's Scouting
career both he and you will have a great
experience! So what are you waiting for? Lets
make your son's Scouting Experience something he
will remember for a lifetime! Sign up to help
today. Scouting - a family fun experience!
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Please join us in the Pledge of Allegiance
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The Cub Scout Promise
I promiseTo do my best,To do my duty,To God
and my country,To help other people,And to obey
the law of the pack.
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WELCOME TOCUB SCOUTING!
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Tonights Agenda

• Introductions / Welcome
• Purpose of School Night For Scouting (SNFS)
• What is Cub Scouting?
• Cub Scout Organization
• Parents Role in Supporting the Pack Program
• Registration, Dues, Uniform Costs
• Before you Leave Tonight
• Break / Questions
• Complete Application Forms
• Form new Dens

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Ive Got That Cub Scout Spirit

• Ive got that Cub Scout Spirit Up in my head,
  Up in my head, Up in my head, Ive got that Cub
  Scout Spirit Up in my head, Up in my head to
  stay
• Deep in my heart
• Down in my feet
• All over me

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Purpose of School Night for Scouting
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Purpose of SNFS

• Explain the Cub Scout Program and its
  organization.
• Bring new boys into the Pack and make them a
  part of an exciting program.
• Recruit parents to lead new dens and serve on
  leadership committees.
• Provide an ongoing program for new boys each
  year.

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What is Cub Scouting?
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What is Cub Scouting?

• Influencing...the development of character
• Developing...good habits and attitudes of good
  citizenship
• Encouraginggood sportsmanship pride
• Improveunderstanding within the family
• Earningother peoples respect
• Fostering..a sense of personal / Pack
  achievement
• Showinghow to be helpful
• Prepare.the boys to become Boy Scouts
• Providing..FUN! . FUN! . FUN!
• Cub Scouting is a Family oriented Program!!!

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How is this done?

• Many of these goals are achieved through
  fellowship within the Den and the Pack, making
  new friends, experiencing new things, and growing
  in the Pack through rank advancement and Events.
  Events for this year includeCommunity
  Projects Sporting Events
• Food Drive (Scouting for Food) Soccer,
  Hockey, Races, Heard Museum Scout Day
  Baseball, BasketballAllen Clean Up
  Day Rodeo
• Pack Activities Fund Raisers
• CUBE (District), Pinewood Popcorn
  Sales Space Derbies, Blue Scout Show
  Gold Banquet, Family Camping,Cub World, Field
  Trips, etc. Any Other
  Ideas????
  

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What Cub Scouting is not

• B.S.A.Does not stand for Baby Sitters of
  America The program does not work without
  the assistance of Parent volunteers
  (Leaders, Committee, helpers)
• Colors.Cub Scouts is not an organized gang.
  The uniforms we wear identify us as
  responsible individuals working towards
  common goals.
• Military...Cub Scouts are not a part of any
  Military organization.

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Cub Scouting is FUN!!

• Field Trips
• Pinewood Derby
• Belt Loops Activity Pins
• Hands-On Activities
• Games and Sports
• Advancement Ceremonies
• Songs, Skits, Yells
• Fundraising and Service Projects

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Cub Scout Organization
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Cub Scout Organization
BSA National Organization
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Pack Organization
Charter OrganizationYour charter Org
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Den Assignments

• Rank 1st graders are Tiger Cubs 2nd graders are
  Wolf Cubs 3rd graders are Bear Cubs 4th graders
  are 1st Year Webelos 5th graders are 2nd Year
  Webelos
• Tiger Den A grouping of 4-8 1st grade boy
  parent teams grouped together. Tiger Dens
  meet twice a month, with at least one of these
  meetings being a Discovery Adventure.
• Cub Den A grouping of 4-8 boys at the same rank
  (Wolf or Bear). Dens meet once a week, 2-3
  times a month.
• Webelos Den A grouping of 4-6 boys at the 4th or
  5th grade levels. These Dens are smaller
  because of the greater amount of work involved
  with preparing the boys for the Boy Scout
  Program.
• Pack The grouping of all of the Dens and adult
  volunteers supporting the Dens and Pack. The
  Pack meets together, usually the third Tuesday
  of each month at Story cafeteria.

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Pack Committee
Charter Org. Rep.(Open)
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Parents Role in Supporting the Pack Program

• Cub Scouting is a family program
• Families strengthen Cub Scouting
• Cub Scouting strengthens families
• Parents support and encourage Cub Scouts to
  stay involved and as they advance
• Parents provide the leadership for the Pack

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Great Leaders Great Scouting
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This is OUR Pack

• The only way it is successful and the only way it
  makes an impact in the lives of our boys is US!
• That means we need the talents of all of us not
  just the leaders.
• The leaders are all here because we want our boys
  all of our boys to have a great scouting
  experience.
• The rest of us need to support them and the Pack
  Program.
• There are also several positions open on the Pack
  Committee. Please sign up and help us out!

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Volunteer Qualifications

• Willingness to work w/ boys
• Willingness to commit time for boys
• No experience in scouts necessary
• Desire to make friends
• Willingness to learn the scout system
• Chronic desire to be a kid again!

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Volunteer Leadership

• Den Leaders Leads den at weekly den meetings
  and monthly pack meetings
• Cubmaster Carries out pack program
• Committee Perform administrative functions of
  the pack
• Parent Helpers Short term projects

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Den Leader Opportunities

• We need parents to step forward and volunteer to
  be Den Leaders for the new dens being formed
• Den Leaders are the backbone of the Pack
  organization because they work directly with
  the boys and help direct Pack activities.
• Your fee is paid by the Pack. You will need to
  buy uniform and patches.
• It takes time
• Weekly den meeting (1-2 hours each 3 weeks per
  month)
• Den meeting preparation (1 hr/wk - plan use
  available resources)
• Monthly Pack meeting (1-2 hours)
• Monthly committee meeting (1-2 hours)
• Monthly District Round Table meeting (1-2 hours)
  
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So, Why be a Den Leader?

• Being a Den Leader does take time. However,
  consider the benefits
• A sense of pride as the Cub Scout grows and
  receives recognition.
• An opportunity to share your ideas with other
  adult leaders.
• A chance to meet new friends.
• An opportunity to help the boys learn respect
  for their environment, country and other
  people.
• A chance to do things you have not done in
  years.
• BE INVOLVED IN YOUR BOYS LIFE!

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Den Leader Help

• Training / Pack Trainer
• Cubmaster Assistant Cubmaster (s)
• Other Den Leaders are available to help.
• Pack Committee members are available to help.
• Council resources available.
• District Roundtable meeting every month
  provides specialized material and ideas.
• Pack library of reference books, meeting plans,
  etc.
• Cub Scout Webelos Scout Program Helps which
  has prepared meeting plans for the whole year.
• Training (Get a copy of the Training Schedule)
• THE internet www.arrowheaddistrict.org
  
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If there is a problem, let us know

• Well do the best we can to make this the best
  possible experience for your son.
• Please remember that we have jobs and families
  and other commitments as well.
• Well promise that we will do everything we can
  to make sure no boy is disappointed.

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Communications

• We do the best we can to keep you informed
• Committee Meetings
• At Pack Meetings
• Phone Calls
• E-Mailings
• Den Meetings
• Committee Meetings

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Scout Parent Behavior

• At both the Den and Pack level, we expect and
  need both Scouts and Parents to
• Listen Attentively
• Respect Others
• Participate Appropriately AND TO HAVE FUN!

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Behavior Discipline Problems

• A Scouts behavior is the responsibility of his
  Parent(s).
• A leader will ask the Scout once to correct his
  behavior.
• If the Scout doesnt correct the problem, the
  parent will be notified.
• Parents are expected to address the
  behaviorproblem immediately, or remove the Scout
  from the event.

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Resolving Behavior Problems

• If the boy cannot maintain good behavior, then
  the leader and the parent(s) will discuss ways in
  which good behavior can be
• Encouraged
• Maintained
• Reinforced

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Family Responsibilities
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Attendance

• Please make it possible for your Scout(s) to
  regularly attend den and pack meetings.
• Please make it possible for your Scout(s) to
  attend the many special events heldduring the
  year.
• Attend as many of these events as possiblewith
  your Scout(s).

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Advancement

• Parents Guide in Handbook
• Not all advancement can or should be done in den
  meetings
• Use the ideas in the handbook for family
  activities
• Attend Pack/Den Meetings with Cub Scout
• Be present advancement awards to their Cub Scout
  at pack meetings

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When signing offadvancement at home

• Remember the Cub Scout Motto Do Your
  Best
• Make sure that the Cub Scout has completed the
  achievement/elective, and done it well.
• Ask your son Did you do your best on this
  activity? and How could you have done it
  better?

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Assist the Den and Pack leaders as needed

• At den meetings
• Telephoning
• Refreshments
• Provide transportation for and assistance at den
  outings

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Registration, Dues, Uniform Costs
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Registration Fees Dues

• Costs are broken down into 5 categories Council
  registration fee, Boys Life Magazine, Pack dues,
  Uniform and Supplies Cost and Special Events.
• The Council registration fee, and Boys Life
  (Optional) fee are due tonight. The Pack dues
  can be paid tonight (recommended) or paid by
  bi-annually (1/2 due now, 1/2 in January). Event
  fees are due at the time of each event.
• Option 1 Option 2Membership Fee
  10.00 Membership Fee 10.00
  Pack Dues 36.00 Pack Dues
  18.00 Boys Life 12.00
  (Optional) Boys Life 12.00
• Due Tonight 58.00
  Due Tonight 35.00
• Reduce each fee by 12.00 if you do not want
  Boys Life.

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Uniforms

• This is a uniformed organization and wearing the
  uniform properly is an important part of the
  program.
• Builds Pride in membership -
• Display badges awards of achievement -
• Recognizes the Brotherhood of Scouting -
• Boys should wear it to den and pack meetings and
  to special outings of den or pack.

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Scout Uniform Supply Cost

• Tiger Cubs Cub Scouts Webelos
• Hat 11.80 11.80 11.80
• Shirt 22.95 22.95
  24.25
• Shoulder Loops (Blue) N/A N/A
  1.70
• Belt Buckle 6.30 8.65
  8.65
• Neckerchief/Slide 7.20 7.20
  8.15
• Rank Book 3.60 5.30 6.50
• Required Patches 9.60 9.60
  9.60
• 61.45 65.55 62.50 Hats are
  optional, but encouraged.
• Circle 10 Council, Numbers(.90 each), Den
  Number World Crest Emblem
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Adult Uniform Cost

• Tiger Cubs Cub Scouts Webelos
• Hat 11.80 11.80 11.80
• Shirt 32.45 32.45
  32.45
• Shoulder Loops (Blue) 1.70 1.70
  1.70
• Belt Buckle N/A N/A N/A
• Neckerchief/Slide N/A N/A
  N/A
• Rank Book N/A N/A N/A
• Required Patches 9.60 9.60
  9.60
• 55.55 55.55 55.55 Hats are
  optional, but encouraged.
• Circle 10 Council, Numbers (.90 each), Den
  Number World Crest Emblem
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Before You Leave Tonight!
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Before Leaving Tonight

• Complete Scout and Adult Volunteer
  application(s).
• Submit the required fee(s), make checks payable
  to Pack (scholarships available).
• Know the name and phone number of your den
  leader.
• Know the time and place of your first den
  meeting.
• Get your questions answered.
• THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!

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Cubmaster will sign!!
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Dont fill out this part of the form! There will
be a different form for you to fill out at
another time.
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A Boys Eyes

• Id like to be a Cub Scout(His eyes were
  warmest hue)Id like to learn, and play, and
  build,like Jim and Freddy do.I know how to
  use a hammer,I can drive a nail, If I try.Im
  eight years old, Im big and strong,and hardly
  ever cry.I gave him the applicationand
  parent-participation sheet.(His eyes were filled
  with sunshine,He left on dancing feet.Next
  day, my friend was back again, A dejected little
  lad.I guess Ill skip the Cub Scouts.(His
  eyes were dark and sad.) My mom is awful
  busy,She has lots of friends you see,Shed
  never have time for a Den,She hardly has time
  for me.
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And dad is always workingHes hardly ever
there.To give them any more to doJust wouldnt
be quite fair.He handed back the papersWith
dignity of eight years,And smiling bravely, left
me.(His eyes were filled with tears.)Do you
see your boys eyesAs other people may?How he
looks when youre TOO BUSY,or JUST HAVENT
TIME TODAY?A boy is such a special giftWhy
dont you realizeIt only takes a little timeTo
put sunshine in his eyes.You say, Ill start
tomorrow,But tomorrow is far away,Hes a boy
for such a short time,So wont you start today.
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Charter org. name
CUB SCOUT PACK