Transcript Pack 846 Resources - Connecticut Rivers Council

Cub Scout Pack ###
Welcome to
Cub Scouts
2012
Agenda
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What is Cub Scouting?
Our Local Organization
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Connecticut Rivers Council
Mohegan District
Pack 112
Cub Scout Advancement Plan
Scouting’s Next Step
What Cub Scouts Do
Budgeting & Finances
How You Can Help
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What is Cub Scouting?
What is Cub Scouting?
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Cub Scouting is a home- and neighborhoodcentered program designed to support family life
for boys in 1st through 5th grade
Each Cub Scout learns to respect his home,
country, God, and other people and helps him to:
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Learn new physical skills through sports, crafts, and games
Learn how to get along with others through group activities
Develop new mental skills such as writing and calculating
Develop personal independence
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Overview of Council, District, & Pack
Cub Scout Organization
You are part of…
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Connecticut Rivers Council
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Mohegan District
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www.ctrivers.org
www.ctrivers.org/mohegan
District Executive – Mike Cooney
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Pack ### (Oakmont Elementary)
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Pack ### Organization
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Charter Organization
Chartered Organization Representative (COR)
Dr. Donald Hogg
Pack Committee
William Wilson - Committee Chair
Cubmaster
Jody Nix
Den Leader
Den Leader
Den Leader
Den Leader
Den Leader
Tiger Cubs
Wolves
Bears
Webelos I
Webelos II
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Our Pack Committee
William Wilson
Pack Committee Chair
Kristen Patterson
Advancement
Hollye Nikirk
Treasurer
John Patterson
Membership
Baronda Bradley
Camping
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Our Cubmaster and Den Leaders
Jody Nix
Cubmaster
TBD
Den 5
Tigers
1st Graders
William Bradley
Den 4
Wolves
2nd Graders
Tom Martin
Den 2
Bears
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3 Graders
John Patterson
Scorpion Den
Webelos I
4th Graders
Jacob Saunders
Cobra Den
Webelos II
5th Graders
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The Cub Scout Advancement Plan
Advancement Plan
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The responsibility for a boy’s advancement lies
with the family, not the Pack. Some advancement
requirements are done at den meetings, but many
are completed at home
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Advancement (1 of 3)
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Bobcat
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All boys, regardless of age, earn the Bobcat badge
When a boy learns:
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Cub Scout Promise
Law of the Pack
handshake, salute, sign, & motto
meaning of “Webelos”
Tiger Rank
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Specific for first-grade boys and their “adult partner.”
15 activities to earn the Tiger Badge
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Advancement (2 of 3)
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Wolf Rank
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Specific for second-grade boys
12 achievements to earn the Wolf Badge
Additional Electives for arrow points
Bear Rank
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Specific for third-grade boys
12 of 24 achievements to earn the Bear Badge
Additional Electives for arrow points
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Advancement (3 of 3)
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Webelos Rank
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Specific for fourth & fifth grade boys
Webelos badge
20 activity pins
Arrow of light
Preparation for Boy Scouts
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The Next Level
Boy Scouting
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The Boy Scout Program
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For Boys 11-18
Leadership Program
Boy-Led
Merit Badge Program
High Adventure
Preparation for life
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What Cub Scouts Do...
Den Meetings
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Dens meet once or more a month
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Led by a den leader (usually a parent)
Assisted by other parents
Den meetings have games, crafts, stunts, songs,
ceremonies, and FUN!
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Pack & Committee Meetings
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Pack Meetings occur once a month, normally on the
4th Thursday at Westminster Presbyterian Church
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This is the climax of the month’s activities
Awards and Patches are awarded
All Cub Scout families attend
Committee Meetings are normally held on the 2nd or
3rd Monday at Starbucks (4849 Bryant Irvin)
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Adults Meeting - Open to all parents
Plan pack meetings and upcoming events
Select leaders, keep records, manage finances,...
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Events Scheduled for this Year (1 of 2)
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Pack Events
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Annual Bike Ride and Picnic
Christmas Caroling
Pinewood Derby
Blue & Gold Banquet
Pack Olympics
Annual Pack Family Campout
Rocket Academy
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Events Scheduled for this Year (2 of 2)
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District and Council Events
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Fall Spooktacular
Webeloree
Airport Mall Scout Show
Fall Camporee
Spring Camporee
Packwagon Scramble
District Pinewood Derby
Cub Scout Day Camp
Cub Scout Resident Camp
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Budgeting & Finances
Budgeting & Finances (1 of 3)
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Our goal at Pack ### is to provide a quality
scouting experience with as little cost as possible to
our members
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Pack ### is self-supporting
Although Pack expenses vary from year to year, we must
always balance income and expenses at all times
We hold our main fund-raising effort in the fall
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Popcorn Sales
All boys are encouraged to participate
Prizes and Patches
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Budget/Finance Conclusion (2 of 3)
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Pack Dues
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Pack Dues are $40 due in November
Each boy is asked to sell $160 of popcorn. For every $40
of popcorn sold, the dues amount is reduced $10.
Popcorn Sales
$160
$120
$80
$40
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Amount Due
$0
$10
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$40
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Budget/Finance Conclusion (3 of 3)
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This covers the expenses of running the pack
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Patches and awards for the Cubs
Pinewood derby cars
Fees and expenses for most pack events
Other minor expenses for running the pack
If you find yourself with questions about any
financing item, or you would like to better
understand funding and spending issues, please do
not hesitate to contact our pack leadership
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How You Can Help...
Everyone Can Help
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We ask everyone to volunteer to do one thing!
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If you can volunteer as a leader, co-leader or committee
member that would be great!
If not, there are lots of other ways to help out in the Pack
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Help at a Pack event
Teach a Craft or Sport
Write Thank You notes or Make Phone Calls
Just let us know what you can do
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Other things you can do
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Have your son wear his uniform to all den and pack
meetings or scouting events
Make sure your son attends den meetings
Attend pack meetings and outings with your scout and
cheer them on
Offer assistance to the den leader
Work with your son on any achievements that the den
leaders asks you to complete at home
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