Cub Scout Committee Training How is the Cub
Cub Scout Committee Training
How is the Cub Scouts Organized?
BSA Cub Leader Training
BSA Cub Leader Training BASIC TRAINING n Fast Start Training can be done online or, if you’re a new troop, at your first committee meeting by a district or council representative. n This is Scouting (Scout Leader Basic) can be done online at www. myscouting. org/. n Leader Specific Training – This
BSA Cub Leader Training n Monthly Training - Roundtable n District Roundtable is the first Thursday of each month, at 7: 30 PM, at Canyon View Middle School. n Roundtable is for all adult leaders: your Chartered Organizational Representative (COR), Den Leaders, Cub Committee Chair, and Troop Committee Members.
BSA Cub Leader Training n Each month’s Rountable has: program and training features n information on upcoming events n group solutions to common problems. n
BSA Cub Leader Training YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING n It is required of all registered Scouters. n New leaders are required to take Youth Protection training before they submit an application for registration. n The training completion certificate must be printed out and submitted with a BSA application before service with youth begins.
BSA Cub Leader Training n Training must be taken every two years. n If training is not current at rechartering, those leaders cannot be registered. n This training appropriately explores the various forms of child abuse. n Youth Protection Training is available at some of the Round Tables and on-
BSA Cub Leader Training Youth Protection Training is for the protection of yourself, as a leader, as well as your Cub Scout Boys. n Every adult associated with the Pack must take this training. n
BSA Cub Leader Training Weather Hazard Training n Adult leaders must complete the Weather Hazard Training course before taking their boys into the outdoors. n To take this course, login on to www. myscouting. org and take the online training course.
BSA Cub Leader Training Cub Scout Pow Wow Training n Skills Training for Den Leaders and Cubmasters n Next Training: September 2012 n Time & Place: TBA – (Check with Scout Office: 586 -1613)
BSA Cub Leader Training Akela’s Council - July 2012 n Four & a half days of intense, fun training. n Advanced Cub Leader Skills & helps n Check with the Scout Office for dates it is offered. n Cost: $100 n Register Online at: www. utahscouts. org/
How to Organize The Cub Scout Pack Plan the yearly calendar!
Making a Yearly Calendar Purchase the Den & Pack Meeting Resource at the Scout Office at 444 South Main, Cedar City, Utah (in the basement). n Consult this manual to know how to plan Den and Pack Meetings for each month. n Obtain the Council’s Calendar for the new year. Available on-line at: www. utahscouts. org/. n Get your organization’s/Ward and Stake’s activity calendar. n Combine all pertinent events into your unit’s working calendar for the year. n
Yearly Calendar Events
August n Each pack committee member needs to read the ideas for each month in the Den & Pack Meeting Resource. n Each should have a rough idea of each month’s events for planning the pack’s yearly calendar. n Note possible changes that need to be made. n If changes are made make sure these do not impede Cub Scout Advancement.
September – Yearly Calendar Hold a yearly calendaring meeting with the Pack Committee to plan the entire year. In the planning include: n 3 Den Meetings & 1 Pack Meeting for each month. n Fund Raiser – Scout Expo n Service Projects - Calendar at least 2 service projects like “Scouting for Food. ” n Add Special Events n Set goals! Earn the Journey Towards Excellence Award – bronze, gold, or silver level. n Run Cub Scouting year round. Plan fun pack and den activities for the sparse
September – Yearly Calendar n Include a Parent’s Meeting to present the calendar. Hold it during the boy’s activity portion of a Pack Meeting. n Give a quick overview of the pack’s yearly calendar. Get parents to sign up for: n Blue and Gold Dinner and Decorations Committees n Pinewood Derby Decorating Committee
September – Cub Pow Wow n All Cub Leaders should attend Cub Pow Wow. n You will learn advanced skills to improve Den and Pack Meetings. n The fees are paid for by the Ward.
October - Online Rechartering n Update your Pack’s information in the online recharter packet. n October - Go online to recharter your unit. Rechartering is due the end of October n Recharter training is available at Roundtable in October. n Register all current leaders and boys.
n Each October - Online Rechartering leader must have current Youth Protection Training or they cannot be rechartered. n Youth Protection Training must be repeated every two years.
October Online Rechartering n Gather money from parents for Boy's Life. n At Pack Meeting: Get parents to buy subscriptions to Boy's Life for their boys as stocking stuffers for Christmas. n Recharter on time or there will be no Journey Toward Excellence Award for your Pack.
October Online Rechartering n Pay for the new charter at the Scout Office. n Get a check from the Ward Clerk for rechartering & Journey Toward Excellence Badges for adults and boys. n Get a receipt. n Take the receipt back to the Ward Clerk so he can reimbursed from the Stake for the rechartering.
November Cub Scout Day Camp Planning n The Church pays the fee for Cub Scouts to attend Cub Scout Day Camp. n T-Shirts are paid for by the parents. n Non-LDS packs should set up payment plans for parents to pay for Cub Camp and T-Shirts. n Have all parents pay all moneys by check preferably which aids in keeping track of moneys.
November & December n If your Pack Meeting is the 4 th week each month, Thanksgiving & Christmas with the family, church, school, and community activities, will interfere with the boys coming to Pack Meeting. n Change Pack meeting from the 4 th week to the 3 rd week of the month for November and December.
December n Purchase Pinewood Derby Kits before December’s Pack Meeting. n Pass out Pinewood Derby Kits & Rules at Pack Meeting. n Make arrangements to get a Pinewood Derby Race Track for January. n Reserve the Cultural Hall from noon to about 9 P. M.
January Pinewood Derby n Allow at least three hours to set up the race track before the Pack Meeting. n Calendar the building from about noon to 9 PM for setup, the event, and clean-up. n Activate the Decorations Committee. n Get two non-partisan judges to call the race winners. (Ex: The
Pinewood Derby Double Elimination Racing Form
February Blue & Gold Banquet n Occurs at February’s Pack Meeting n Figure out the Awards and Invitations for the Blue and Gold Banquet. n Reserve the kitchen & Cultural Hall for the Blue and Gold Banquet from about noon to 9 PM
February Blue & Gold Banquet Possible Blue and Gold Dinner & Awards Night Formats n All Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and their families could be invited. The Scouts and Cubs could do a joint flag ceremony. n The Boy Scout could have a Court of Honor. n Then, the Cub Scouts could get their awards. n These could be interspersed with songs and skits from both groups, plus the Pack Thankyou Awards. n n Only Cub Scouts and their families attend. The program would be a flag ceremony,
February Blue & Gold Banquet Who should the Cub Committee Chairman invite to the Blue & Gold Banquet: n The Bishopric and their families n The Primary Presidency and their families n Your District Commissioner and his family n Your District Executive and his family n Any Cub Leaders, Bishopric, District Commissioners or Executives that
February Blue & Gold Banquet n Who should get: The Pack Thank-you Award? n Any Cub Leaders n 2 nd Counselor in the Bishopric over Cubs n 2 nd Counselor in the Primary over Cubs n District Commissioners or Executives that served our pack during the last year n Any parent that served on a Cub Scout Activity Committee, was a driver, or chaperone at Cub Day Camp
February Blue & Gold Banquet n Activate the Cub Scout Parent Decorating and Food Committee n Cub Scouts can also help make decorations for the dinner tables during the month in there Den Meetings.
March n Scouting Project) for Food - (Service
April n Day Camp Packets are dispersed. n Get Day Camp Medical forms for boys and for chaperones. n Sign up chaperones and the days they want to go to camp. Must have 5: 1 ratio. n Collect all Heath Forms for Day Camp by Pack Meeting
May n Get the T-shirts sizes of adults and boys for Camp. n To get the right size of T-shirts for each boy, always order adult sizes. n The T-shirts run two sizes too small. n When you get the T-shirts, mark them with the boys or adults names & give them to the Cub Leaders. n Turn in the t-shirt order on time.
May Prepare a Cub Camp Handout for the chaperones & boys. It should include the busing schedule and items needed for camp. n Distribute copies of the Cub Camp Handout to chaperones & the Cub Scout’s Parents. n Finalize the day each chaperone will be used. n Collect all Heath Forms. n
June Cub Scout Day Camp n 1 st week is for Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts. n. The last week is for Webelos
June n. Turn in all medical forms for Day Camp to the Scout Office. n Know your resources. Is there a doctor in your ward or stake that will do these for free? n. Find out, ask! n
July & August n Do Pack Meetings and/or Outdoor Activities to get the Summertime Pack Award. n Get a print out from the Primary Secretary of the boys who are 7 years -old and will be turning 8 from now until next August. n Get their names, birth dates, phone numbers and addresses.
Online Advancement
Doing Online Advancement The Scout Office expects Advancement Forms to be done online. n Go to: http: //www. utahscouts. org/openrosters/View. O rg. Page. Link. asp? Link. Key=21775&orgkey=220 6 n It has online training and the steps you must do to complete the advancement form. It even contains a way to sign the form electronically. n
Who Should Attend the Pack Planning Meeting?
Who attends Pack Planning Meeting n n n n 2 nd Counselor in the Bishopric 2 nd Counselor in the Primary Cub Committee Chairman Cub Scout Master Assistant Cub Scout Master Webelos Leader Assistant Webelos Leaders n n n n Den Leader Coach Den Leaders Assistant Den Leaders Den Chiefs (Boy Scouts who have been trained to help Cub Den Leaders) Members at Large Special Committees of Special Events Any Parent that would like to attend
Pack Planning Meetings
Pack Planning Meetings Plan for success by using: The Three Month Pack Meeting Plan
Pack Planning Meetings Format of the Meeting Plans At Pack Planning Meeting, plan 3 months at a time. Example: January, February, & March
Pack Planning Meetings Start with the events calendared for the furthermost month away - March n See what program and activities are called for in that month. n What resources are needed? n Who can help? n Make individual assignments to check on needed items. List these down.
Pack Planning Meetings Then look at the events for the second month away – February. n Gather information. Check on the previous individual assignments. n What is still needed yet to bring this program all together? n Make additional assignments as needed. Write these down.
Pack Planning Meetings Finally, look at the upcoming events for the next month - January. n Check on the previous assignments for needed items. n Adjust plan and resources as needed. n Polish the plan. Finalize: n Individual Assignments n Needed Items n Resources n Times n Places
Monthly Meetings Schedule
Monthly Meetings Schedule n Den and Webelos Meetings – Weeks 1 -3. n 1 st week of the month: District Roundtable n 3 rd week of the month: Cub Committee Meeting. . . Use three month discussion plan. n 4 th week of the month: Your Pack Meeting
Registration n Register each boy as he turns 8 -year- old. n Register each Cub Scout Leader as s/he comes into the program. n Registration Forms are found at the Scout Office. n Make sure all 11 -year-olds get registered with the Boy Scouts in the New Scout Unit.
The Outdoor Program & BSA Policy TOUR PLANS n Are use to establish high standards of health and safety for your pack and assure parents and the council that your tour will be wisely planned, safe, and fun. n The Local Tour Plan Application must be filed with the council service center two weeks in advance of a scheduled trip of less than 500 miles. List all possible drivers in case the original ones cannot drive.
ONLINE TOUR PLANS Go to: http: //www. utahscouts. org n It has online training and the steps you must take to complete the Tour Permit. It even contains a way to sign the form electronically. n
The Outdoor Program & BSA Policy Weather Hazard Training - Required n Adult leaders must complete the new Weather Hazard Training course before taking their units into the outdoors. See below for more information. n To take this course, simply login to www. myscouting. org and take the online training course.
The Outdoor Program & BSA Policy TRANSPORTATION n Trucks may not be used for transporting boys except inside the cab. Private cars or licensed buses should be used. n Parental permission granted to the leader, from a parent of each boy. n Seat belts are required for all occupants.
The Outdoor Program & BSA Policy All drivers must have a valid driver's license that has not been suspended or revoked for any reason. n If the vehicle to be used is designed to carry more than 15 persons, including the driver (more than 10 persons, including the driver must have a commercial driver's license (CDL). n An adult leader (at least 21 years of age) must be in charge and accompany the group. n
The Outdoor Program & BSA Policy The driver must be currently licensed and at least 18 years of age. n Youth member exception: When traveling to an area under the leadership of an adult tour leader, a youth member at least 16 years of age may be a driver, subject to the following conditions: n Six months' driving experience as a licensed driver (time on a learner's permit or equivalent is not to be counted). n No record of accidents or moving violations. n Parental permission granted to the leader, driver, and riders. n
The Outdoor Program & BSA Policy n Passenger cars, station wagons, or sport utility vehicles may be used for transporting passengers, but passengers should not ride on the rear deck of moving vehicles. n All driving, except short trips, should be done in daylight.
The Outdoor Program & BSA Policy n All vehicles must be covered by automobile liability insurance with limits that meet or exceed requirements of the state in which the vehicle is licensed. It is recommended that coverage limits are at least $50, 000/$100, 000/$50, 000. n Any vehicle designed to carry 10 or more passengers is required to have limits of $100, 000/$ 500, 000/ $100, 000. n Do not exceed the speed limit.
The Outdoor Program & BSA Policy Do not travel in a convoy. n Ten hour limitation on driving period and must be interrupted by frequent rest, food, and recreation stops. n If there is only one driver, the driving time should be reduced and stops should be made more frequently. n Use the Pack Resource Survey to identify willing drivers. Ask for their help well in advance, to secure the needed cars and drivers. n
Additional Awards for Cub Scouts to Shoot For. . .
Heart of Scouting Award For Cub Scouts The activities below help Cub Scouts learn more about their duty to God. These activities also help them increase their desire to do their duty to God. The Heart of Scouting patch is worn on the right shirt pocket of the uniform. It represents a Cub’s commitment to put “His Duty to God” first in his life.
Heart of Scouting Award Requirements: n Complete five of the following activities: n 1. Identify someone who is honest and trustworthy. Tell Akela why being trustworthy and honest are a big part of doing one’s duty to God. n 2. Visit a place that your family believes is a sacred place (such as a church, synagogue, temple grounds, cemetery, or a mountaintop). After your visit, talk with your parents how showing reverence in a sacred place demonstrates your duty to God. n 3. After saying prayers for one week tell Akela how prayer has helped you feel closer to God.
Heart of Scouting Award n n 4. Participate in a discussion about how choosing good media (movies, music TV etc. ) can help us live our duty to God. Tell why too much, poor quality or inappropriate media interferes with our ability to be close to God. Write three personal rules your family can use to help when choosing media. 5. Tell Akela something kind you did recently for someone else. Explain how you did this cheerfully, showing Scout spirit. Tell how it made you feel about yourself and how you think God feels when you help others. 6. Describe to Akela what bad language is and why the use of profanity shows disrespect for God. Explain how others can be offended by the use of profanity. * Requirements may be signed off by a parent,
Pack Awards to Shoot For. . .
Journey to Excellence Award
Journey to Excellence Award The Journey to Excellence, is the new performance recognition program, changes the basic way BSA measures and recognizes success in the Boy Scouts of America by moving away from measuring process and moving to measuring performance. n All members, both youth and leaders, of a pack that earns this award may wear the emblem on their uniforms. n
Journey to Excellence Award n These qualities have been shown to be critical indicators of successful pack operations. *Training *Outdoor Activities *Two-Deep Leadership *On-Time Charter Renewal. n It also measures other major aspects of Scouting.
CUB SCOUT WORLD CONSERVATION AWARD n n n The World Conservation Award is worn on the uniform shirt, centered on the right pocket as a TEMPORARY patch. Only ONE Temporary patch may be worn at a time, but Cub or Webelos Scouts may wear the Progress Through Ranks (Immediate Recognition) or Webelos Compass Points Emblem suspended from the right pocket button in addition to any temporary patch sewn on the pocket. The requirements are much easier for Cub Scout
National Summertime Pack Award
National Summertime Pack Award A pack can qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award Certificate, and streamer by planning and conducting three pack activities — one each in June, July, and August. n This award can be an incentive for greater attendance at your summer pack activities. n
National Summertime Pack Award Qualifying packs receive a colorful streamer for their pack flag. n Dens with an average attendance of at least half their members at the three summer pack events will be eligible for a colorful den participation ribbon. n Boys who participate in all three pack events are eligible to receive the National Summertime Pack Award Pin, which they can wear on the right pocket flap of their uniform. n
National Summertime Pack Award An application for the National Summertime Pack Award may be downloaded from the Cub Scout Forms page.
National Den Award
National Den Award Requirements n Have at least 50 percent of the Den's: Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, or Webelos Scouts attend 2 den meetings and 1 pack meeting or activity each month of the year.
National Den Award n Complete 6 of the following during the year: n 1. Use the denner system within the den. n 2. Have 50 percent of the den go on three field trips per year. A field trip may be used in place of a den meeting. n 3. Explore at least three Character
National Den Award n 4. As a den, attends a Cub Scout Day Camp, Cub Scout, or Webelos Scout Resident Camp, or a Council Family Camping event with at least 50 percent of the den membership. n 5. As a den, participates in at least one of the Cub Scout Sports programs. n 6. As a den, participates in at least one of the Cub Scout Academics
National Den Award n 7. Have 50 percent of the den participate in a den conservation/resource project. n 8. Have 50 percent of the den participate in at least one den service project. n 9. In a Tiger Cub den, use shared leadership and rotate the boy/adult host team.
Publications & Programs that help the Pack Go
Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide This resource has an entire year's worth of programs planning assistance for both den and pack meetings.
Utah National Parks Council Home Page You will need this resource to: • Keep up on Scouting Events • Do Adult Leader On-line Trainings • File Tour Permits • File Advancement Reports This resource is at: utahscouts. org/.
Cub Scout Leader Book Works with the 2010 Cub Scout Delivery Model. It has been updated with minor revisions. It includes: • Cub Scouting Basics • The Cub Scouting Program • Leaders and Families • Administration • Cub Scout Activities
Leader How-To Book Filled with games, tricks, puzzles, crafts, stunts, skits, puppets, and out door fun. • Activities, illustrations and how-to advice. An indispensable resource for new and veteran Cub Scout Leaders. •
Cub Scout Den & Pack Ceremonies This book has been updated with a new cover. There are no content changes from previous version. It contains numerous excellent den and pack ceremonies.
Cub Scout Song Book Packed with fun songs Cubbies love to sing for… n. Den Meetings n. Pack Meetings
Computer Programs to Track Advancement Pack. Master n http: //www. troopmaster. com/products/cubs couts/cub_scouts. php Pack Planner n http: //www. scoutingplanner. com/pub_hom e. asp? campaign=google&gclid=CMTU 8 ZP nh. Jg. CFQJNagod. BUz. FDg
GOOD CUB SCOUTING!
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