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Prepared. For Life. Prepared. For Life. Prepared. For Life. Agenda 6:30-7:00 – Meet & Greet 7:00 – Present Colors Introductions Cooperation Wayne Scouts Jungle Split up (Boys Activity, Parents meet with Rich & Tracy) Meet back Up Retire the Colors. Prepared. For Life.
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Prepared. For Life. Prepared. For Life. Prepared. For Life.
Agenda • 6:30-7:00 – Meet & Greet • 7:00 – Present Colors • Introductions • Cooperation • Wayne Scouts Jungle • Split up (Boys Activity, Parents meet with Rich & Tracy) • Meet back Up • Retire the Colors Prepared. For Life. Prepared. For Life. Prepared. For Life.
Scout Oath On my honor I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times;To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Purpose of tonight’s meeting • Give You Information about Scouting • Provide opportunity for you and your son to join Scouting
Introductions • Cubmaster – Rich • Webelos Den Leader – Adam • Bears Den Leader – David • Committee Chair – Tami • Popcorn Kernel – Jill • Treasurer - Amanda
Why Cub Scouting? 40 Years Ago the top 3 influences in a young boy’s decision making process were: 1) Family 2) Friends 3) Church Today…. 1) Friends 2) T.V. / Video Games 3) Family
Total Points: 40 What do boys want to get out of scouting? 20 Fun! 1.) Make New Friends 10 2.) Learn new Skills 3.) 10 4.) Earn badges and awards 10 TIME TO PASS SCORE Try Again
Total Points: 40 What do parents want to get out of scouting? 10 Bring the Family Together! 1.) Help the boys Develop 5 2.) Build Self-confidence 3.) 5 4.) Be Happy 5 TIME TO PASS SCORE Try Again
What we Try to Do • Create a Sense of Belonging • Build Character • Teach new Skills • Develop the parent/son relationship • Be better than watching TV! • Tons of FUN!
Wayne Scouts Jungle • Do you like things loud or quiet? • Tigers – 1st Graders • Wolves – 2nd Graders • Bears – 3rd Graders • Webelos – 4th & 5thGraders • Now--- All Together! Who is louder, you or your parents?
Now Lets get started! • Break into Dens! • Parents, hang out!
Welcome to Scouting! • Communication • Newsletters • Email • Facebook & Website • Text Messaging • Cubtrails.org
The Pack vs. Den • A Den is 6 to 10 Scouts plus Parents • Den Levels • Tiger Cub – 1st Graders • Wolf Cub – 2nd Graders • Bear Cub – 3rd Graders • Webelos I – 4th Graders • Webelos II – 5th Graders • A PACK is the collection of all the Dens.
SCOUTING ACTIVITIES Campfires Father/Son Cook Off Sporting Events Day Camps Family Camping (Overnighters) Hiking, Fishing, Nature, and Crafts And A Whole Lot More!
ADVANCEMENT Age based rank –Assigned by grade Awards and badges – Connecting effort and success Recognition – Celebrating achievement and building self-confidence
HOW DOES IT WORK? • Den Meetings – Small groups organized by grade • Pack Meetings & Events– Family Events combining all dens • District & Council Events – Community-wide activities
NEW LEADER TRAINING • Basic Leader Training for new adult leaders • Youth Protection Training • Monthly Leader’s Roundtables • Online resources and handbooks • University of Scouting
FINANCE • Registration Fees • Uniform • Money Earning Projects • Popcorn & Camp Card Sales • Other Fundraising Ideas?
REGISTRATION • To register boys: • Completed form tonight • Annual registration fee • Boy’s Life Subscription • To register adults: • Completed form tonight • Annual registration fee • Insurance, training costs, and Scouting magazine Subscription are included
Welcome to Cub Scouting! Remember, our next Den Meeting is September 16th AT THE 1st Presbyterian Church Before you leave : • Fill out the registration • Fill out the Talent Sheet • Don’t forget your Bug Sucker! • Clean UP!