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Welcome to Cub Scouting!. www.facebook.com/SHAC.BSA. Welcome. Cub Scout sign Cub Scout salute Pledge of Allegiance. Tonight. Introduce Cub Scouting Introduce our pack Form dens Complete registration. Mission of Scouting. Character building
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Welcome to Cub Scouting! www.facebook.com/SHAC.BSA
Welcome • Cub Scout sign • Cub Scout salute • Pledge of Allegiance
Tonight • Introduce Cub Scouting • Introduce our pack • Form dens • Complete registration
Mission of Scouting • Character building • Empowering youth to make tough choices in safe environments • Providing needed skills • Teaching leadership skills “Scouting is fun with a purpose”
Things We Do • Blue and Gold Banquet • Scouting for Food • Flag Ceremonies • Resident Camp • Pack Campout • Day Camp • Fun With Son • Scout Fair • Pinewood Derby • Rocket Launch • Fishing Derby • Pack Event • Pack Event • District Event • District Event • District Event
Scouting Program Cub Scouts (7 – 10½) Boy Scouts (11 – 18) Venturing (14 – 20; co-ed)
Cub Scout Organization • The Pack is a group of boys in grades 1 thru 5 • Dens are organized by grade level of 6-10 boys with age appropriate activities • 1st Grade: Tiger Cub Scouts • 2nd Grade: Wolf Cub Scouts • 3rd Grade: Bear Cub Scouts • 4th & 5th Grades: Webelos Scouts
Pack ## • We are chartered by: Any School PTO • We are part of the ??? District of the Sam Houston Area Council • The Council provides literature, tools, training, Scout Fair, Day Camp, Camp Strake, Bovay Scout Ranch & professional staff guidance • We were Chartered in 1975 • 89 active scouts and 16 adult leaders
Pack Information • Pack meetings are held: 3rd Thursday of every month • Location of pack meetings • Pack website
Registration Fees Join for $5 tonight Good through Dec • Registration is $24/year • Boys’ Life magazine is $24 • Pack dues are $__ • Make checks payable to “Pack ___ • There will be additional costs for campouts, den dues, pack t-shirts, uniforms, Scout handbook
Next Pack Meeting September __ Location Time Pack Website www.facebook.com/SHAC.BSA
Pack Funding • Two annual fundraisers • Popcorn sales (Oct-Dec) • Scout Fair books (Feb-Apr) • Pack dues (paid annually)
Volunteerism at its Best • Parents are the source of Scout leadership • Scouting is designed to help even the busiest parent get involved • Parents should participate in and encourage their boys in their advancement • Allows you to teach by example and impact quality time with your son
Uniforms • Handbook • Shirt & Pants • Neckerchief & Slide • Hat • Scout Shop: location
Registration Fees • Registration is $15 • Boys’ Life magazine is $12 • Pack Dues are $__ • With Boys Life, tonight's total due is $ 27 • Make checks payable to “Pack ___ • There will be additional costs for campouts, den dues, pack t-shirts, uniforms, Scout handbook
Registration Step 1 Complete an application for your son Step 2 Complete a leader’s application (Adult leaders must also complete Youth Protection Training) Step 3 Present your paperwork and fees for review with the membership chairman & treasurer
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Forming Dens & Questions Sam Houston Area Council