Welcome

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Welcome.

• to Cub Scouting

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What is Cub Scouting?

• FUN with a purpose!
• Character-building
• Citizenship training
• Year-round family program designed for boys who
  are in 1st through 5th grade.

1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th 5th Grades
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Cub Scout Membership

• Boys and parents join a Pack which meets monthly.
• Boys are assigned to a Den based on their grade
  in school, which meets 2-3 times a month.
• Parent-led Committee that runs Pack meets monthly.

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Advancement Plan

• Boys need recognition for achievements.
• Provides age-appropriate fun for boys.
• Involves and strengthens family.

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Pack Activities Calendar

• School Night for Scouting
• Cub Scout Launch
• Holiday Party
• Pinewood Derby
• Blue and Gold Banquet
• Crossover Ceremony/Graduation
• Summer Camp!

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Pack Organization
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Pack Leadership

• Cubmaster
• Tiger Den Leader
• Wolf Den Leader Assistant
• Bear Den Leader Assistant
• Webelos I II Leaders Assistants
• Committee Members

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Adult Training

• Required Training is available online _at_
  myscouting.org
• Youth Protection Training
• Position Specific

• Ongoing/Additional Training
• Indoor Sessions (twice/year)
• University of Scouting (once/year)
• Roundtable (once/month)

Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader!
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Help and Support

• Council website, www.lewisandclarkbsa.org,
  provides links to
• District events and news
• Program ideas and resources
• New Den Leader Kit
• Council Calendar

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How is Scouting financed?

• Registration
• Annual Popcorn Sale or other money-earning
  projects
• Dues (optional)
• Friends of Scouting
• United Way

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Fill Out Applications

• Please complete your sons Cub Scout application
  and your adult application
• Cub Scout fees
• Application Fee 15/year
• Boys Life Magazine (optional) 12/year
• Adult fees
• Application Fee 15/year

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Thank You

• For joining the Cub Scouting program.
• For agreeing to work with your son in his den and
  with his advancement program.
• For supporting the pack and their activities.
• For turning in your application forms and fees.