WELCOME TO JOIN SCOUTING NIGHT Fall 2013 Agenda

WELCOME TO JOIN SCOUTING NIGHT Fall 2013

Agenda: Tonight we will… • • Introduce Cub Scouting Main Benefits of Scouting 12 Core Values Who is who in this Pack? Answer Questions Sign Up New Scouts!!!! Registration (New Scouts, Siblings)

Introducing Cub Scouting • A core-values driven global organization • Combines fun with educational activities – “Fun with a Purpose” • Helps strengthen character, citizenship, and physical fitness • Teaches understanding and acceptance of cultural diversity for today and tomorrow • Make Many New Friends!!! • Help your son learn ideals like honesty, courage, responsibility and respect. Family “Centered”

Character Connections 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Citizenship Compassion Cooperation Courage Faith Health and Fitness 7. Honesty 8. Perseverance 9. Positive Attitude 10. Resourcefulness 11. Respect 12. Responsibility

Benefits of Scouting Scouts have…. - Higher Education Levels - Better Leadership Qualities - Stronger Values - Greater Preparation and Focus for the Challenges of Tomorrow and beyond Scouts are more “Service-Oriented”

More Simply… • • • Teamwork-Focused Sports No Scouting without “Outing” Community Service Recognition for Achievements Making New Friends Family FUN!!! FUN!!

Pack Meeting Fun

Den Meeting Fun Den Games!!!

Camping / Day Camp Fun

How the PACK Runs – A Closer Look • Chartered by a local organization. • The Pack meets once a month (generally the 3 rd Wednesday) in the cafeteria of Mc. Nair Elementary School for fun, information, and recognition. • Pack leadership meets at least once each month to plan pack activities • Dens meet at least twice a month (in addition to the regular pack meeting) whenever it is convenient for their leaders and members.

Pack Structure

Pack Leadership Cub Master – Asst. Cub Master(s) – Committee Chairman – Treasurer – Secretary –

Leader Training • All Leaders undergo a thorough background check • Leaders complete Youth Protection Training (YPT), This is Scouting, and Leader Position. Specific Training as a minimum starting point • Additional training includes First Aid, CPR/AED, Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO), etc…. • Cub Scouting follows and practices Two-Deep Leadership approach

Den Structure • Dens usually contain 6 -8 boys led by one or two adult leaders and are formed as follows: – Tiger Den (1 st graders) – Wolf Den (2 nd graders) – Bear Den (3 rd graders) – Webelos I Den (4 th graders) – Webelos II Den (5 th graders) All den rosters should be finalized by the end of September and you will be contacted.

Suggested Pack Activities – – – – Cub Scout Day Camp Webelos Day Camp Goshen Resident Scout Camping at Cumberland Falls Cub World Resident Camp Sugarloaf Mountain hike C&O Canal hike/campout W&OD Bike trip Corn Maize at Temple Hall Farm Bowling and Pizza Winter Swimming at Ida Lee Scout Night at Frederick Keys Scouting for Food Drive Annual Pinewood Derby Annual Blue & Gold Banquet -- Air and Space Museum visit -- Great Falls Hike -- Camping at Cunningham Falls -- Luray Caverns -- Goose Creek Clean Up -- Camping at Brunswick, MD -- Shenandoah Tubing -- Water Park -- Science Museum Overnight -- Sleeping with the Sharks

What’s to Plan for This Year? • Service Project Visit to Heritage Hall Nursing Home (October) • Fall camping trip (October) • Pack Hike (November) • Scouting For Food community service (November) • Pinewood Derby (January) • Blue & Gold Banquet (February) • Conservation/Community Service Project (April) • Pop Bottle Rocket Derby (April) • Spring Camping Trip (April) • Cub Scout Jamboree (May) • Annual End-of-Year Campfire (June) • Summer Camps (Day Camp, Cub World, Goshen) OTHERS ARE IN THE WORKS…. .

Cub Sco_ts R_le!!!! 2010 -2011 Volunteer Opportunities • The Pack is run entirely by adult volunteers. • We need everyone’s help in order for things to run smoothly throughout the year. • Administrative functions or Program functions • No experience required! • Time spent with your son is precious (Sting Activity)

Yearly Dues / Fees • Pack dues are determined by the Parents and/or the Committee. To be part of the Scouting program there is a fee of $15 for registration and $12 for boy’s life for a total of $27. Boy’s Life is optional but highly recommended. • Since this is a New Pack and all the scouts are new the fees are prorated. The cost is $5 for registration and $4 for boy’s life for a total of $9. • Other costs are involved to included awards, recognitions, uniform. But most of these costs are offset with the help of a fundraiser, ie. Popcorn!

In Summary… • Cub Scouting is a great experience for elementary school-aged boys and their families. • A Pack is a well-respected, organizationally strong and financially sound unit. Most importantly – it’s FUN! Thanks for coming!

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Tips for Completing the Application • Do not include your son’s Social Security Number. • Please be sure to provide at least one email address. • If you and/or your son has a preference of which den he would like to be in (i. e. , with what other boys), please write us a note and give it to us tonight. We’ll try our best to accommodate these requests. • Make checks payable to “Boy Scouts of America. ”