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Welcome New Families!

Join the Northeast Illinois Council, BSA for an introduction to Cub Scouting. Learn about the mission and values of the Boy Scouts of America, and how we prepare young people to make ethical choices. Discover the structure of Cub Scouting, den groups, meetings, costs, and how you can get involved as a volunteer. Contact Emily Prymula for more information or scholarship requests.

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Welcome New Families!

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  1. Welcome New Families! Pack ______________ ______________ District Northeast Illinois Council, BSA

  2. Introductions Leadership: New Families: -Icebreaker

  3. Mission of the BSA 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. Scout Law A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent. To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

  4. Preparing Young People *John Templeton Foundation & Tufts University Study 2015

  5. How Cub Scouting Works • Scouting is Family-Oriented • Youth from kindergarten through 5th grade can join • The Cub Scout Den • Groups of Boys or Girls of the same grade • The Cub Scout Pack • All age groups combined • The Cub Scout Committee • A group of parent volunteers, helping plan meetings and events • The Chartering Organization • Our chartering organization is _____________________

  6. Cub Scout Dens • Lions • Kindergarten • Tigers • First Grade • Wolves • Second Grade • Bears • Third Grade • Webelos • Fourth & Fifth Grade

  7. Meeting • Meeting Dates: • Summer Fun Activities:

  8. What’s the Cost? • Starter Pack $65 • Cub Scout Shirt • Starting Set of Patches • Neckerchief & Slide • Book • BSA Dues $45 • 12 months of BSA Membership • 12 month subscription to Boy’s Life Magazine • Pack Dues ____ • Youth Recognition (Patches) • Program Supplies • Subsidize Events • Scholarships available for all fees excluding pack dues. Contact Emily Prymula if you are interested in learning more. (Emily.prymula@scouting.org). All scholarship requests are confidential.

  9. Our Activities Add information about your Pack’s specific activities.

  10. Popcorn Sale Enter info if you participate in the Trail’s End popcorn sale

  11. How Can You Help What does it take to be a volunteer? • Desire to work with young people • Willingness to make time in your week • NOT NEEDED: Experience What do you receive in return? • Fun and fellowship with other families and your own • Sharing pride in the kids’ accomplishments • Opportunity to make a difference

  12. Questions?

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