Transcript Cub Scouting in the Ward

Cub Scouting in the Ward
Cub Scouting supports boys and their families by giving
boys the opportunity to put into practice the gospel
principles they have learned at home and in Primary.
(Scout Handbook, p.1)
Cub Scouting is an “age appropriate” version of
Scouting for younger boys
11 years old
Becomes a Boy Scout
10 years old
9 years old
8 years old
Ward Cub Scout Organization
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The Bishop is responsible to provide
general direction for Scouting and
ensure that it is properly organized
and functioning.
Bishop
Bishopric Counselor
Primary President
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The Primary Presidency has
responsibility for Scouting for eight-,
nine-, ten-, and eleven-year-old boys.
Primary Counselor
Cubmaster
Wolf Den Leader
Bear Den Leader
Webelos Leader
11-Year Old Leader
Ward Scout Committees
Pack Committee Chair is the
hands-on administrator of the Cub
Scout program and sees that it
runs smoothly.
 A member of the Primary
Presidency serves on the Pack
Committee
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Bishop
Bishopric Counselor
COR
Primary President
Counselor
Pack Committee
Troop Committee
Cubmaster
Wolf Den Leader
Bear Den Leader
Webelos Leader
11-Year Old Leader
 11-year-old Scouts
are served
by the Troop Committee
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member of the Primary
Presidency serves on the
Troop Committee
Cub Scouting policies unique to LDS units
Advancement
Younger Boys
Camping
Advance on birthday
No Tiger Cub
dens in LDS units
No overnight
camping for
Cub Scouts
3 per year for
11-year olds
“Scouting prepares boys to become righteous men who
hold and honor the priesthood of God. Scout leaders
have the responsibility to help each boy connect what
he is learning in Scouting to his priesthood preparation
and his future as a covenant keeping missionary,
husband, and father.”
Cheryl C. Lant, Primary General President (emphasis added)
The Faith in God Program provides
experiences that help boys prepare for the
Aaronic Priesthood. It also helps them
make the transition into youth programs
and their future roles.
Under the guidance of a strong, faithful
leader, participation in Scouting activities
can foster spiritual growth and
development.
“I would to God that every boy of Boy Scout age in
America could have the benefits and the blessings of the
great Boy Scout program. . . . I have often said that
scouting is essentially a spiritual program, a builder of
men. It is established upon a deeply spiritual foundation.”
President Ezra Taft Benson
So Shall Ye Reap, 1960
Key Responsibilities
Bishop
Primary President
Pack Committee Chair
Responsible to provide general direction for Scouting and
ensure that it is properly organized and functioning
Oversees the Cub Scouting Program in the ward
Serves as “President” of the Cub Scout Organization and
sees that it runs smoothly
Cubmaster
Oversees monthly Pack Meetings that include all Cub Scouts
and their families
Den Leader
Conducts weekly den meetings with the boys
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Cub Scouting is an “age appropriate” version of the
Scouting program in the Young Men
How do leaders help boys make these
“connections?”
We make connections by helping boys
put into practice what they are
learning in Sunday Primary and at
home
Faith in God
Many Faith in God activities correlate with
requirements for Cub Scouts and 11-year-old Scouts.
The Cub Scout Motto Is:
“Do Your Best”
Who has stewardship for Cub Scouting?
The BISHOP:
The bishop is responsible to provide general direction
for Scouting and ensure that it is properly organized
and functioning.
Bishop’s Counselors
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The bishop’s counselors help the bishop by overseeing
the Scouting programs for eight-, nine-, ten-, and
eleven-year-old boys…
Under the bishop’s direction, counselors should see that
the various Scouting programs are organized as needed
and that adult leaders are called and trained
(Scouting Handbook, p. 2)
Primary Presidency
Under the direction of the bishopric, the ward Primary
presidency is responsible for Scouting programs for
Primary-age boys.
Ward Primary Presidency
Scouting responsibilities:
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Serve on the Pack Committee
Ensure that policies and procedures are followed
Encourage Cub Scout leaders to receive training from the local Scout
organization.
Visit Scout meetings to evaluate the quality of the boys’ experience.
Regularly review each boy’s progress with a bishopric adviser and report
progress to Stake Primary Presidency.
Ensure that boys have an opportunity to participate in day camps, and
help plan them if necessary.
Pack Committee Chair
The Bishopric calls a Pack Committee Chair to lead Cub
Scouting in the Unit.
Think of the Pack Committee chair as the “President” of
Cub Scouting in the ward, with responsibility to see
that the program functions as it should.
What is a Pack Committee?
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The bishopric establishes a committee to help meet the
Scouting needs of boys who are Cub Scout age.
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This committee, which serves boys ages 8-10 is known
as the “Pack Committee.”
Ward Pack Committee
The Committee Chair oversees the Pack Committee which:
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Meets as needed to discuss Cub Scouting in the ward and to receive
assignments from the Chair
Supports and assists Cub Scouting activities by providing needed services
Sees that the unit operates in accordance with church policies and the
standards of BSA
Encourages boys and young men to earn the On My Honor and Faith in
God awards
The Pack Committee is separate from the
Troop Committee
(unless leadership or number of boys is limited)
Bishop
Chartered Organization
Representative
Bishopric
Counselor
Pack Committee
Troop Committee
Chair
Primary President Counselor
Outdoor Programs
Advancement
Finance
Equipment
Transportation
Service and Activities
Chair
Primary President (11 year olds)
Outdoor Programs
Advancement
Finance
Equipment
Transportation
Service and Activities
Cubmaster
Scoutmaster
Den Leader
Assistant Scoutmaster
Webelos Den Leader
New Scout Patrol
Assistant Scoutmaster
Pack Trainer
Remember…
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Eleven-year-old boys are served by the “Troop
Committee,” because they are Boy Scout age.
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Boys ages 8-10 are served by the “Pack Committee.”
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A member of the Primary Presidency serves on each
committee.
How do Cub Scouts Advance?
Cubs earn rank advancements by
completing requirements
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Wolves and Bears complete activities and requirements
primarily at home with their families.
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Webelos Scouts complete “activity badge”
requirements primarily with their Webelos leader.
The church does not approve
Scouting programs for boys
younger than eight years old.
(There are no “Tiger Cub”
dens in LDS units).
Overnight Camping
No Scout-sponsored overnight camping should be
planned for boys under age eleven.
Instead, LDS Cub Scout units attend “Day Camps”
sponsored by BSA, or organized by their Primary
Presidency.
Ward Cub Scout Organization
Bishop
Bishopric Counselor
Primary President
Counselor
Cubmaster
Wolf Den Leader
Bear Den Leader
Webelos Leader
11-Year Old Scoutmaster
The Cub Scout Promise…
…is an “age-appropriate” version of the Scout Oath:
I (name) promise
to DO MY BEST
To do my DUTY to GOD
And my Country
To HELP other people, and
To OBEY the LAW of the Pack
The Cub Scout Core Values…
…are an age-appropriate version of the Scout Law
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Citizenship
Compassion
Cooperation
Courage
Faith
Health and Fitness
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Honesty
Perseverance
Positive Attitude
Resourcefulness
Respect
Responsibility
Ward Cub Scout Organization
Bishop
Bishopric Counselor
COR
Primary President
Counselor
Cubmaster
11-Year Old Scoutmaster
Wolf Den Leader
Bear Den Leader
Webelos Leader
Pack Committee
Troop Committee
Ward Cub Scout Organization
Bishop
Bishopric Counselor
Primary President
Counselor
Cubmaster
Wolf Den Leader
Bear Den Leader
Webelos Leader
11-Year Old Scoutmaster
Ward Cub Scout Organization
Bishop
Bishopric Counselor
COR
Primary President
Counselor
Pack Committee
Cubmaster
Wolf Den Leader
Bear Den Leader
Webelos Leader
Troop Committee
11-Year Old Scoutmaster