The Virtual Cub Scout Leader`s Handbook

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Pack Leadership Roles - The Virtual Cub Scout Leader's Handbook
CUB SCOUT LEADER
QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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An Introduction
Chartered Organization Representative
...or, "first step towards a heathy Pack"
A communications pipeline role
Pack Committee Chairperson
Pack Committee Functions
Guiding the Pack's business.
The Chairman's cabinet.
Cubmaster
Assistant Cubmaster
Akela!
Baloo!
Pack Trainer
Tiger Cub Den Leader
Keeping the team up to date
"What's Up, Tiger Cub?"
Cub Den Leader
Assistant Cub Den Leader
"A few hours a month. Honest!"
A BIG job!
Webelos Den Leader
Assistant Webelos Den Leader
Boy Scout preppie!
Assistant Boy Scout Preppie.
Cub Den Chief
Webelos Den Chief
The BIG guy with red epaulets
"Hey Webelos, Be Prepared!"
The Denner
Activity Badge Counseler
Big helper! Cool braids!
They know their stuff.
Troop Webelos Resource Person
Pack Organization Chart
The Bridge-Builder!
Yup! Another org chart!
Leader Recognition Plan
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Award requirements for Cubbers.
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INTRODUCTION
Several leadership positions are necessary for a Cub Scout pack to
function properly and successfully. (See the Pack Organization Chart on
page 7-1 of the Cub Leaders Book or here.) Descriptions of the leadership
positions related to Cub Scouting are provided within these pages.
The citizenship requirement listed in the leadership positions is
understood as follows:
"For citizens of the United States, individuals serving in any official
relationship with the Boy Scouts of America shall subscribe to the
statement of religious principles, and the Scout Oath and Law."
"Adults who are not citizens of the United States, but who reside
within the country, may register with the Boy Scouts of America in
any capacity if they agree to abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to
respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and to
subscribe to the statement of religious principle."
(Article VIII, Section 2, Clause I of the Rules and Regulations of the
Boy Scouts of America)
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NEWSFLASH ! - IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION
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YOUTH AND ADULTS CAN EARN NEW BSA PHYSICAL FITNESS
AWARD
The new BSA Physical Fitness Award offers adult leaders and youth members a
program for increased fitness awareness, improved exercise habits, and a healthier
diet.
All Scouts and Scouters who successfully complete the requirements may wear a
special recognition pin and patch purchased through their local council. Scout leaders
are encouraged to set an example for youth by earning the award.
A key figure in the process of earning the award is a
fitness mentor, an individual recognized and trained in
activity education and identified by the local Scout
council's health and safety, risk management, or training
committee. (Mentors may include merit badge counselors
for any physical activity-oriented merit badge.)
Scouters and mentors beginning the program will receive
from local councils a copy of the pocket Leader's Fitness
Card, containing a checklist for completing requirements.
Requirements include establishing and carrying out a plan for achieving improvement
over time in activities that reflect the seven major components of fitnessÑposture
(personal posture chart), accuracy (softball throw), strength (sit-ups), agility (side
steps), speed (distance dash), balance (squat stands), and endurance (squat thrusts).
Other requirements include obtaining a cardiovascular fitness evaluation, giving a
presentation on fitness to a youth group, and demonstrating knowledge of proper
equipment and safety considerations for different activities. Resources for youth
earning the BSA Physical Fitness Award can be found in the advancement
requirements for fitness activities in the Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing
programs. Such advancement activities include bicycling, hiking, swimming, many
types of sports, and more.
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Contact local council service centers for more information.
TWO BADGES NOW AVAILABLE FOR WEBELOS SCOUTS
For years, Webelos Scouts have been able to wear either a blue uniform or a tan-andolive uniform. However, regardless of the shirt's color, they could wear only a blue
diamond-shaped Webelos badge (No. 00043).
Now, a new tan oval-shaped badge (No. 80375) has been introduced for the tan
uniform shirt. Unlike the blue diamond badge, the new oval badge is not worn with
arrow points or rank badges from the Tiger, Wolf, or Bear programs.
The blue diamond-shaped badge can still be worn on a tan shirt as well as on a blue
shirt. In both cases, it is grouped with other badges of rank on the left pocket.
CUB SCOUT LEADER TRAINING NEWS
PACK TRAINER IS A NEW CUB SCOUT LEADERSHIP POSITION
Less than half of the registered leaders in Cub Scout packs have completed basic
training for their positions. To improve this record, the Cub Scout position of pack
trainer is being introduced.
The pack trainer:
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must meet BSA membership requirements, be at least 21 years of age, and
register with the Boy Scouts of America as a pack trainer. (It is recommended
that the pack trainer have at least one year of experience in a leadership
position in Cub Scouting, preferably as a Cub Scout or Webelos den leader.)
is selected by the pack committee, with the approval of the chartered
organization.
should be trained in a Trainer Development Conference and, of course, have
completed a training session before teaching one.
The pack trainer is responsible for:
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conducting orientation of new families and new pack leaders.
training each new leader and pack committee member for his or her specific
position, using material in the training manuals New Leader Essentials (BSA
No. 34870) and Cub Scout Leader Specific Training (No. 34875).
encouraging pack leaders to attend ongoing training, such as roundtable; pow
wow or University of Scouting; outdoor training; Youth Protection training; and
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Wood Badge.
staying current with training materials and program updates.
keeping track of pack training records.
NO CHANGES IN WEBELOS LEADER OUTDOOR TRAINING
Release of new Basic Leader Training materials has resulted in some confusion
regarding the status of Webelos Leader Outdoor Training.
There are no changes in Webelos Leader Outdoor Training. The course outline is in the
publication Cub Scout Leader Training (BSA No. 34700).
Webelos Leader Outdoor Training is supplemental training and is not required for a
Webelos leader to be considered "trained." It is, however, a requirement for earning the
Webelos Den Leader Award.
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TIGER CUBS - The Virtual Cub Scout Leader's Handbook
- THE NEW TIGER CUB PROGRAM AN INTRODUCTION TO THE EXCITEMENT OF CUB SCOUTING
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WHAT IS "TIGER CUBS?"
Your boy is growing up fast. Just look at how quickly he outgrows his
clothes! Ten years from now, he'll be 16 or 17 years old. Wow!
As he is growing, you can give him something that can help him develop
self-assurance as he builds respect for other people. And he and you will
both have fun doing it.
This adventure with him begins with Tiger Cubs - a program of exciting
indoor and outdoor activities just right for a boy who is in first grade and/or
is 7 years old. You are there with him as his support and guide, but you
don't do things for him. He will learn by doing things himself. And as he
learns and grows, your relationship with him will grow, too.
At the end of the school year, he will graduate into a Wolf Cub Scout den.
Later, he will be in a Bear den, and then he'll become a Webelos Scout.
Tiger Cubs Basics
Tiger Cub Meetings
A few things you need to know.
Getting together with your Den
Tiger Den Leadership
Tiger Uniforming
The "shared leadership" concept.
So they'll know you're Tigers!
Tiger Advancement Plan
Earning the Tiger Badge
Recognizing accomplishments.
Traveling the Tiger Cub Trail
The Tiger Cub "Belt Totem"
Tiger Cub Electives
Recognizing achievements
Additional Tiger challenges
Tiger "Achievement Tracker"
Tigers Then and Now
A GREAT free tool for the leaders!
Program Changes & History
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The Virtual Cub Scout Academics & Sports Guide
CUB SCOUT ACADEMICS & SPORTS
A Virtual Requirements Guide
- SCHOLARSHIP LEADS TO ADVENTURE - SPORTSMANSHIP LEADS TO OPPORTUNITY The "Sports and Academics" program for the new millenium is now referred to as the
"Academics and Sports" program. An unimportant factoid you say? Not really! With four
new Academics loop/pin awards, and a bottom to top re-design, the new incarnation of
the "Sports and Academics" program warrants a new name!
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The REQUIREMENTS are in here...
An Introduction to the Program
New Program Changes
Everything you need to know.
Whats NEW, and what has changed
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Art | Chess | Citizenship | Communicating | Computers
Geography | Heritages | Mathematics | Music | Science
Weather | Wildlife Conservation
========== SPORTS BELT LOOPS and PINS ========
Archery | Badminton | Baseball | Basketball | BB Shooting
Bicycling | Bowling | Fishing | Golf | Gymnastics
Marbles | Physical Fitness | Skating | Skiing | Soccer
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Cub Scout History - The Virtual Cub Scout Leader's Handbook
THE EVOLUTION OF CUBBING
A 90 YEAR CHRONOLOGY
Boys participating in an experimental Cub program in 1925!
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A "YOUNGER BOY PROGRAM"
FOR A "YOUNGER BOY PROBLEM"
The "Cubbing Program" was introduced by the Boy Scouts of America in
1930, but its roots go all the way back to the first days of Scouting. With
the early success of the Boy Scouts for boys 12 and over, there was
popular demand for a "younger boy program" for the siblings of Scouts.
Because of concerns that a younger boy program might have a negative
effect on the fledgling Boy Scouts program, the BSA was very careful in
their dealings with this "younger boy problem." (See Scouting Magazine
article on "Cubbing" June 1930)
In 1916, Sir Robert Baden-Powell introduced the "Wolf Cub" program for
younger boys. This program soon found its way to numerous
communities in the Americas. There were also other 'younger boy'
organizations such as the "Little Lodge" of the "Woodcraft Indians," the
"Boy Pioneers," and the "Boy Rangers." Some BSA Boy Scout Troops
were also sponsoring unofficial "Junior Troops" and "Cadet Corps."
Finally, after 20 years of Boy Scouting in America, "Cubbing" was
introduced! What has followed has been nothing short of phenomonal!
Boasting over 50,000,000 members since its inception, no program in
history has had the far ranging impact on American youth than Cubbing
and Cub Scouting have!
The following is a condensed history of Cubbing in America. From then,
to now.......
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1910 Boy Scouts of America incorporated on February 8, national
Executive Board formed. Baden-Powell visited America to talk
with leaders. President Taft became the first honorary president of
the BSA; the first honorary vice-president was Theodore
Roosevelt.
1911 At the urging of the national Executive Board of the BSA,
Ernest Thompson Seton develops prototype "Cubs of America"
program with "Cub Moms" and a motto of "We do our best." This
program was shelved due to a "tremendous upheaval" within the
BSA.
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1912 Boys' Life magazine became official publication.
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1913 First local councils were chartered.
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1916 Wolf Cubbing becomes an official part of the British Scouting
with the publication of Robert S. S. Baden-Powell's "The Wolf Cub
Handbook."
1918 Unofficial Wolf Cub Packs appear in Butte, MN, Stamford,
CT, Paris TX and other locations. James E. West, Chief Scout
Executive, secured the rights for the American printing of British
Wolf Cub Handbook for sale to unofficial US Wolf Cub packs. This
book was sold by the BSA for 10 years before the introduction of
Cubbing.
1920 The first National Training Conference for Executives
emphasized the need for a younger boy program. First world
jamboree in England.
1924 The national Executive Board proposes the "adoption of a
younger boy program at the earliest date, should be kept entirely
distinct from Scouting, should prepare for graduation into the
Scout movement."
1925 William D. Murray was named chairman of a committee to
look into the younger boy program. Dr. John N. Finley and Dr.
Jeremiah W. Jenks were named to the committee. All were
members of the BSA national Executive Board.
1926 First Silver Buffalo Award presentations made to Lord BadenPowell and to the unknown Scout whose Good Turn brought
Scouting to America.
1927 A portion of a Laura Spelman Rockefeller grant of $50,000
supported research and development project on the younger boy
program. Dr. Huber William Hurt was named full-time executive for
the committee, which was to "report to the national Executive
Board at the earliest date."
1928 The fifth National Training Conference for Scout Executives
held at Cornell University generated intense interest in the
younger boy program. Experimental Cub units were started in
each of the 12 regions of the National Council. In all, 106 locations
were sanctioned for experimental Cub units across the nation.
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1929 Demonstration Cub units were approved by the national
Executive Board. The Hurt committee prepared its definitive report
and worked on the first Cub publications.
1930 The national Executive Board heard the Hurt committee
Report and approved the Cub program "controlled experiment" as
of February 10. They authorized Cub packs to register with BSA
starting April 1 for those packs qualifying under "special permit"
requirements to assure adequate resources and leadership. Dr.
Hurt and the committee were to monitor the program through its
experimental stages. Cub books were issued including: Wolf,
Bear, Lion, Parents' Cub Book, and Cub Leader's Outline.
Uniforms for boys were issued ($6.05 complete) and 5,102 boys
and 1,433 pack leaders in 243 packs were registered during the
first year.
1931 At the end of the second year 25,662 boys were registered
in Cub packs in 258 councils across the nation with 5,228
registered pack leaders. First Silver Beaver Awards.
1932 First Cubmaster's Pack Book and Den Chiefs Den Book.
Cubbing policies were published. By the end of the third year,
44,083 boys and 8,060 pack leaders registered.
1933 "Experimental" restrictions were removed as of May 25th;
Cubbing to be "aggressively promoted as a part of the Boy Scout
program." Cub Leaders'Roundtable publications issued for pack
leaders. Registration for the fourth year: 51,884 boys and 7,542
leaders were registered. The Schiff Scout Reservation is formally
opened.
1934 Cubbing had 64,739 boys and 8,269 leaders registered
during the fifth year.
1935 William C. Wessel became the second director of the
program succeeding Dr. Hurt on January 2. Cub Leader's
Roundtable and Scouting publications were sent to all registered
pack leaders. Local Cubbing advisory committees were
encouraged. "Leader-of-leader" training was made available. The
Cubbing program judged "excellent in every field of operation,"
including graduation to Scouting. Registrations: 82,373 boys and
12,843 leaders. This is the first year the Cubbing program was
reported to the Congress of the United States.
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1936 Registrations of den mothers was made "optional"; before
this year, it was not permitted. Smocks available for den mothers.
C. Walter Seamans named assistant director of Cubbing. Cubbing
reached 10 percent of the total of all boys registered in the
Scouting program. Registrations: 114,515 boys and 19,296 pack
leaders.
1937 The Pack Financial Record Book was developed and the
"Pack Thrift Plan" was introduced. Full year planning calendar was
issued. First Den Mother's Den Book. Registrations: 147,418 boys
and 23,232, pack leaders. Cubmobiles (Soap Box Derby) racers
introduced.
1938 First International Cub Leader's Conference at Gilwell Park,
England. Bobcat pin introduced (for civilian wear). Den mother's
badge approved. New den chiefs shoulder cord. Cub
advancement record introduced. The How Book of Cubbing
published. Registrations: 182,514 boys and 34,117 pack leaders.
Waite Phillips made a gift of land in New Mexico now known as
Philmont Scout Ranch.
1939 Cubbing Guidebook and new manual for den mother training
were produced. A cub literature bulletin outlined all of the
publications available to pack leaders. Donald C. Green appointed
Assistant Director of Cubbing. Registrations: 234,953 boys and
42,009 pack leaders. Pow-wows and roundtables began in many
councils.
1940 John M. Bierer became the second chairman of the National
Cubbing Committee, succeeding Dr. William D. Murray. Themes
were introduced into the Cubbing program. "Summer Program"
pamphlet issued, Cub pow wows were introduced as a training
medium. "Your Boy" promotion. Cub "Goodwill" emphasis. Den
chief training course launched. Gerald A. Speedy was named
assistant director. Registrations: 286,402 boys and 49,161 pack
leaders.
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1941 The Webelos rank was created for 11-1/2-year-old boys with
the Lion badge. Accumulated badges could be worn on uniforms.
A set of 10 pack organizations charts was issued for pack leader
training. Registrations: 335,775 boys and 56,691 pack leaders.
1942 Cubbing participated in the support of the national war
emergency. Registrations: 373,813 boys and 65,775 leaders.
Boys were allowed rank corresponding to age if late entry into the
program (no need for "catch-up.")
1943 First blue and gold banquet. Packs sell War Bonds and War
Stamps. During the year 442,853 boys and 80,458 leaders were
registered in the program. First Silver Antelope Awards.
1944 A shortage of literature and uniforms due to wartime
priorities. Packs collect grease, newspapers, and milkweed floss.
Many packs had Victory Garden programs. Registrations: 574,605
boys and 104,211 pack leaders.
1945 "Cubbing" changed to "Cub Scouting." New bars for denners
and assistant denners. World Friendship Fund established.
Registrations: 695,014 boys and 141,468 leaders.
1946 Registrations: 759,829 boys and 175,425 leaders.
1947 Uniform revision: long trousers for boys. Scouting magazine
carried program outlines for leaders for the first time.
Registrations: 819,487 boys and 215,485 pack leaders.
1948 All den mothers must register with BSA (optional before).
Registrations: 887,215 boys and 261,563 leaders.
1949 William C. Wessel, director of Cub Scouting, died. Gerald A.
Speedy was named the director, and in November Marlin Sieg
was named as assistant director. The age levels for Cub Scouting
were changed to 8, 9, and 10 with boys entering Boy Scouting at
11 years of age. A re-study of the achievement program was
ordered. At the end of its 20th year, Cub Scouting pierced the
million mark for the first time with 1,142,079 boys registered and
317,057 pack leaders, a 25 percent gain in enrollment.
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1950 A second international gathering of Cub leaders was held in
Edinburqh, Scotland. A new Cub Scout leader training plan
included eight training subjects utilizing film strip, illustrations, and
cartoons. Scouting Magazine increased its Cub Scouting
coverage from one to eight pages. The registrations during the
year reached 1,263,658 boys and 385,342 pack leaders
1951 The Wolf Book was revised to the reading level of the 8-yearold boy. Other new literature: Den Chief Training and 10 Steps to
Pack Organization. First Philmont Cub Scout Conference stressed
basic ideas, policies, and procedures. Registrations during the
year climbed to 1,339,861 boys and 440,348 pack leaders.
1952 O. W. (Bud) Bennett named director of Cub Scouting; and
Marlin S. Sieg was assistant. Philmont Cub Scouting course was
opened to women. BSA theme: "Forward on Liberty's Team."
Registrations during the year: 1,472,955 boys and 502,388 pack
leaders.
1953 First 'un-official' Pinewood Derby run on May 15 by Pack
280c under Cubmaster Don Murphy. Den Chief Conference Plan
approved and released. Cub Scout advisory group studied the
Webelos Den Plan. Cub Scouts donate 2,889 pennies for Korean
Scouts plus "tons" of used uniforms. Registrations: 1,606,249
boys, 570,751 pack leaders.
1954 Robert N. Gibson named chairman of the National Cub
Scout Committee. Webelos den created for 10-1/2-year-old boys.
New Webelos den badge. Lion badge changed to Lion Webelos.
Pack numerals colors were changed. Minimum age for den
mothers and assistant cubmasters changed from 18 to 21. Den
Chiefs Training Conference booklet printed.
1955'Official' Pinewood Derbies introduced. New den mother's
uniform skirt and blouse offered. New Webelos pin approved for
Cub civilian wear. New Cub Scout pocket piece. New training
posters. Backyard USA, published for summertime activities,
illustrated by Bud Bennett. Revised Den Mother's Den Book and
Den Chiefs Den Book. Cub Scouting pierced the two million mark
for the first time: registration reached 2,050,625 boys and 753,892
pack leaders.
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1956 Webelos day camp program introduced. Webelos
advancement chart available. Den Mother's Training Award
introduced. First Cub Scouting books in braille for the
handicapped. Cub Scout Fun Book and Pack Committee
pamphlet published. BSA Theme: "Onward for God and My
Country." Registrations: 2,346,090 boys and 879,253 leaders.
1957 Emphasis on Cub Scouting for the handicapped boy is
increased. Bike safety highlighted. George C. Frickel appointed
assistant director of Cub Scouting. Registered Cub Scouts
subscribing to Boys' Life was 34 percent. Registrations: 2,540,691
boys and 96,498 pack leaders.
1958 New Cub Scout sports electives include skating and skiing.
New Webelos Den Book with meeting outline helps for Webelos
den leaders. Parent Review Party Kit prepared to bolster family
participation in Cub Scouting. Registrations: 2,695,124 boys and
1,010,886 leaders.
1959 H. H. Coffield named chairman of the national Cub Scout
Committee. Bobcat Pin introduced for the uniform. Cub Scout
Water Fun Book issued to help dads with dad/son activities. In
47,286 packs, there were 1,006,969 leaders serving 2,691,153
boys.
1960 The Golden Jubilee of Scouting and 30th anniversary of Cub
Scouting in the U.S., special coin and patches issued. BSA theme:
"For God and Country." Commemorative tribute in Washington
D.C. from funds contributed by Cub Scouts and Scouts across the
nation. First den mother's conference held at Schiff Scout
Reservation, N.J. Registrations: 2,762,480 boys and 1,026,480
pack leaders.
1961 Den mother's training program at Schiff. A comprehensive
survey of the complete Cub Scout program was initiated with
Research Service spearheading this effort under the direction of
Kenneth Wells. Registrations: 2,752,027 boys and 1,016,764 pack
leaders.
1962 F. Brittain Kennedy named chairman of the national Cub
Scout Committee. Registrations in Cub Scouting reached
2,819,752 boys and 1,02 9,100 pack leaders.
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1963 Cub Scout Advisory Group considered many uniform
variants, but recommended only the den mother's tie as an
alternate to the neckerchief. Registrations were 2,841,958 boys
and 1,028,073 pack leaders.
1964 The National Summertime Award is created to encourage
year-round Cub Scouting. Cub Scout Swim Plan introduced.
Registrations: 2,915,972 boys and 1,044,180 leaders.
1965 Cub Scouting broke through the three million mark for the
first time with registrations during the year reaching 3,031,137
boys and 1,075,863 pack leaders.
1966 Cub Scouting survey results felt in the deliberations of the
national Cub Scout Committee. Kenneth L. Miller named assistant
director of Cub Scouting. This is the Jubilee year for the British
Wolf Cub program. Registrations in Cub Scouting reached
3,115,002 boys and 1,130,153 pack leaders.
1967 The Cub Scout Advancement Program was overhauled. The
Lion rank was discontinued in favor of the new Webelos Scout
program with its distinctive uniform and 15 activity badges. William
R. Jackson named chairman of the national Cub Scout
Committee. Registrations reached 3,280,955 boys and 1,261,815
pack leaders.
1968 Cub Scout day camps were approved by the National
Executive Board. Membership fees were increased to $2 for
adults and $1 for boys. National staff included 0. W. (Bud)
Bennett, director; Marlin S. Seig and Edmond T. Hesser,
assistants. Registrations: 3,467,738 boys and 1,261,815 pack
leaders.
1969 First women were appointed to the national Cub Scout
Committee. Total registrations in Cub Scouting hovered just short
of five million people 3,602,688 boys and 1,284,363 pack leaders.
J. Bowling Wills named chairman of the national Cub Scout
Committee.
1970 Donald J. Parry, vice-chairman of the national Cub Scout
Committee, acted as interim chairman. Bud Bennett retired as
director of Cub Scouting. Summertime pack awards were
stressed. Project SOAR (Save Our American Resources) was
launched throughout Scouting. Forty-two councils held Cub Scout
day camps during the summer. Registrations in Cub Scouting
reached of 3,664,287 boys and 1,273,980 pack leaders.
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1971 Robert L. Untch named director of Cub Scouting; Donald H.
Flanders, chairman of the national Cub Scout Committee. The
Cub Scout Promise was changed from "to be square' to "to help
other people." The Silver Fawn Award, for lady Scouters, was
introduced at the council level. Total registrations pierced the five
million mark: at 3,742,411 boys and 1,268,367 pack leaders.
1972 First national Den Leader Coach Conference at Schiff Scout
Reservation, New Jersey. New embroidered badges for Bobcat,
Wolf, Bear, Webelos. Cub Scout Day Camp manual printed.
During the year, 3,763,202 boys and 2,255,526 leaders were
registered.
1973 Achievements and electives updated. New Webelos leader
and Cubmaster neckerchiefs. Cub Scout Leadership Development
kit introduced. C. Joseph Nelson named associate director of Cub
Scouting. Registrations: 3,762,367 boys and 1,214,882 leaders.
1974 Safe Bicycle Driving Program and Cub Scout Physical
Fitness Program introduced and emphasized. First regional Cub
Scout chairman training at Philmont. Silver Fawn Award
discontinued in favor of the Silver Beaver Award for both men and
women. Registrations: 3,513,746 boys and 1,097,267 leaders.
1975 Cub Scout Day Camp School introduced. Webelos transition
program launched. "Learn to Swim" program promoted. New
literature for the leaders of handicapped Cub Scouts. Den chiefs
cord repositioned on the uniform. Registrations: 3,121,035 boys
and 1,065,719 pack leaders.
1976 First national Cub Scout Trainer Wood Badge course in US.
conducted. The God and Family and Metta Awards introduced for
religious recognition in Cub Scouting. Dress uniforms redesigned
for adults. National Executive Board approves women as
Cubmasters and assistant Cubmasters. Cub Scout Family Book
prepared. Cub Scout Family Award is designed. Russell A.
Williams named associate director of Cub Scouting. Registrations:
2,887,791 boys and 1,001, 134 pack leaders.
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1977 Dr. Rodney H. Brady named chairman of the national Cub
Scout Committee. Cub Scout program year changed to coincide
with the school year Cub Scout day camp inspections made
mandatory. First regional Cub Scout Trainers Wood Badge
courses held (six during the year). Audrey F. Clough named
associate director of Cub Scouting. Registrations: 2,736,955 boys
and 961,301 leaders.
1978 Five ranks established for Cub Scouting: Bobcat, Wolf, Bear,
Webelos, Arrow of Light. Training awards updated. Family
camping encouraged. W. Boyd Giles named associate director of
Cub Scouting. Long Range Planning Committee for Cub Scouting
appointed. 50th Anniversary Year of Cub Scouting set for 1980
and a Jubilee committee appointed. Registrations: 2,795,051 boys
and 962,565 leaders.
1979 Wolf Book rewritten. New Bear neckerchief. Family Vacation
Training Project. Cub Scout Trainers Wood Badge course
approved as standard training. Burts J. Kennedy named associate
director of Cub Scouting. National Council moved its offices to
Texas. National Cub Scout Committee prepares for the Jubilee
Year in 1980. Fiftieth anniversary literature included Council and
District Plan, Public Relations Plan, and Guidebook For Packs.
Registrations during the year: 2,721,415 boys and 913,270
leaders.
1980 The 50th anniversary of Cub Scouting in the United States.
The 30 millionth Cub Scout since 1930 was registered. New
designer uniforms for boys and leaders. Cub Scout Family Award
now standard. New Den Chief Handbook and Low Income and
Hispanic Cub Scout books. Family Forum introduced. International
tour for Cub Scout leaders to England. Cub Scout Jason Sherman
visited the White House on behalf of over 1.8 million Cub Scouts.
First National Blue and Gold Banquet at National Council meeting,
New Orleans. All packs participate in the Jubilee celebration. A
total of 410 councils held 1,800 Cub Scout day camps for over
300,000 boys. Registered during the year: 2,715,341 boys and
889,958 pack leaders.
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1981 Cub Scouts visited a national Scout jamboree for the first
time at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. International tour of Cub Scout
leaders to England. Glendon E. Johnson named chairman of the
national Cub Scout Committee. Registrations during the year
were: 2,569,223 boys and 847,166 pack leaders.
1982 The 75th anniversary of World Scouting. Tiger Cubs, BSA,
was introduced at the national meeting in Atlanta. E. 0. "Robbie"
Robinson named associate director of Cub Scouting. Robert L.
Untch retired as director of Cub Scouting. Peter W. Hummel
named chairman of the national Cub Scout Committee.
Registrations during the year were: 2,604,351 boys and 829,199
pack leaders.
1983 Jack Billington was named director of Cub Scouting. Ernest
R. "Tommy" Thomas, Jr., named associate director of Cub
Scouting. Registrations during the year were: 2,513,725 boys and
1984 Extended camping was approved for Webelos Scouts. New
sports program for Cub Scouts developed. The Big Bear Cub
Scout Book was introduced. Registrations during the year were:
2,483,950 boys and 805,237 pack leaders.
1985 The 75th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America; 55th
anniversary of Cub Scouting. International tour of Cub Scout
leaders to England. New sports program introduced for Cub
Scouts. Registrations during the year were: 2,168,487 boys and
1986 Boy Scouts of America took a new and dramatic step to
serve boys in all school grades. Membership requirements for
Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts became primarily based on grade in
school, rather than age. The plan was expanded to included firstgrade boys as Tiger Cubs and second-grade boys as Wolf Cub
Scouts. The program included plans for expanding Webelos
Scouting to 2 years for fourth- and fifth-graders. In the first 4
months of the expanded program, Cub Scout membership
increased by 14.3 percent compared to the previous year. Stan
Levingston named chairman of the national Cub Scout
Committee. Revised Wolf Cub Scout Book introduced.
Registrations during the year were: 2,466,707 boys and 793,856
pack leaders.
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1987 Boy Scouts of America began to address five
''unacceptables'' in American society-drug abuse, hunger, child
abuse, illiteracy, and youth unemployment. The nation's largest
anti-drug abuse education campaign was launched with the
release of eight million copies of a booklet titled Drugs: A Deadly
Game for members, chartered organizations, schools, and local
institutions. Cub Scout leaders received Fast Start videos that
discussed their positions. A new edition of the Webelos Scout
Book, featuring five new activity badges boys could earn, was
published. More Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts went camping this
year; total camping participation rose to 817,582 youths, an
increase of 8 percent over that of 1986. Vittz-James Ramsdell
named chairman of the national Cub Scout Committee.
1988 Largest national Good Turn since World War II was held in
November when Scouting for Food sent the BSA's youth and adult
leaders into their neighborhoods to collect food for the needy. The
harvest was more than 60 million containers of food.A 2-year
Webelos Scouting program was introduced; for the first time fourthgraders were eligible to become Webelos Scouts. Henceforth,
both fourth- and fifth-graders could participate in Webelos
Scouting to prepare for Boy Scouting. Resident camping for Cub
Scouts was approved, and many councils opened weeklong
camps for Cub Scouts while continuing to operate Cub Scout day
camps.
1989 Cub Scouting instituted a ''Renewal Plan for Separated Cub
Scouts'' to invite dropouts back into the program. Local councils
that tried the plan reported a 40 to 50 percent return of dropouts.
The BSA continued its attack on the "unacceptables." The second
annual Scouting for Food drive netted 72 million containers of food
for the nation's needy. A new package of materials for Drugs: A
Deadly Game was distributed. It included an 18-page brochure, a
comic book-style true story of a Drug Enforcement Administration
agent, a body chart showing the effects of drugs, alcohol, and
smoking on the human body, and a teacher's guide. Advice for
preventing sexual abuse of children was incorporated into all
training of adult Scouters.
1991 Cub Scouting introduced two programs: Ethics in Action to
promote ethical decision making, and the BSA family program to
strengthen the family from within. Membership grew for the tenth
consecutive year in Tiger Cubs, BSA; participation increased in
Cub Scouting's day, family, and resident camping.
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1992 A Cub Scout Academics program is debuted.
1993 A new Train-the-Trainer Conference manual was produced
to train the people who train leaders in Cub Scouting. Cub Scout
camping drew nearly 573,000 youth, including 5,000 new
campers.
1997 Cub Scouting membership - Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and
Webelos Scouts - grew to more than 2.1 million, an increase of
2.7 percent and the third consecutive year of growth. The
percentage of trained Cub Scout adult leaders increased to 40
percent, a gain of 9 percent over 1996. Cub Scout day, resident,
and family camping continued to grow in popularity, with more
than 38 percent of members - almost 570,000 boys - participating
in one of these outdoor experiences.
1998 Cub Scouting membership - Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and
Webelos Scouts - grew to more than 2.17 million. This increase
marks our fourth consecutive year of growth. The percentage of
trained Cub Scout adult leaders increased 8 percent over 1997
figures. Cub Scout day, resident, and family camping continued to
grow in popularity, with almost 39 percent of members - more than
583,000 boys - participating in one of these outdoor experiences.
New Wolf and Bear handbooks introduced.
1999 New Webelos Book introduced. Cub Sports and Academics
program modified and re-named Cub Scout Academics and
Sports program. Garfield (the cat) named as national Cub
Scouting 'spokescat.'
2000 Cub Scout Trainer Wood Badge discontinued.
Portions excerpted from "History of Cub Scouting"
Boy Scouts of America
Copyright © 1987
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Cubbing History - The Virtual Cub Scout Leader's Handbook
-- THE BIRTH OF CUBBING -The following article appeared in the June, 1930 issue of Scouting
Magazine. For many readers, this article was their first exposure to
the new "Cubbing" program that was formally announced just months
before.
The article was authored by Dr. H. W. Hurt, Ph.D. who was
responsible for much of the early research that ultimately led to the
introduction of the Cub program in 1930. Dr. Hurt was the first
Director of the Cubbing Program, and remained in this position until
1934.
CUBBING
The New Younger Boy Program
by Dr. Huber William Hurt, Ph.D.
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The first official Cub Pack in America, No. 43 of Brooklyn, N.Y., poses for a
picture with Chief Scout Executive West (© 1930, Scouting Magazine)
WHILE it is urged that communities go slowly in their use of the Cub
Program, it is important that Scouters everywhere know about the New
Cub Section. There are three important facts concerning the new
Program:
1. It has been developed in response to an insistent demand.
2. It has been developed in the light of a scientific approach involving
exhaustive research studies of (a) character, (b) boy nature, (c)
boy hobbies, (d) boy games, (e) boy reading, (f) devices and
methods hitherto tried.
3. It was subjected to the censorship of some 13,500 leading
educators, sociologists, psychologists, parents and boy workers,
here and abroad.
The Program has been prepared and approved by the numerous and
various committees involved. The uniforms and badges have been
produced. The application and registration blanks have been printed.
The routine procedures involved in registration have been set up. In
other words, everything is at last in readiness and the registration of
Packs of Cubs is now going forward.
Permission to Use Program
Any community or institution desiring to use the Cub Program should:
1. Ask itself the questions: Can we do justice to this? Can we finance
and administer this? Is our Council in condition to undertake this
ADDED responsibility?
2. The Local Scout Council should apply to the Regional Scout
Executive for his recommendation and in weighing that application
questions like those above, of course, will be faced.
3. If the informal application is approved, then the National Field
Department will send the blanks for the formal application of the
Local Council and the starting of the Cub work can then be
planned in consultation with the Cub Section at the National
Office.
Not Trespass on Scouting
There is however, one basic consideration which needs to be very clear
to everyone who is related in any way to Cubbing or Scouting. And that
is the two must be kept separate and distinct. Both are operated under
the same Council and perchance within the same institution. The Troop
Committee and the Pack Committee in the same institution need to be
related to each other sufficiently to integrate and -harmonize them as
phases of the institutions own boy program. But in the activities of the
boys themselves, in the leadership, in the uniforms, names, symbols and
so on-they are and should be kept entirely separate and distinct.
Experience, as well as theory, indicate clearly that it is unwise to mix
these age groups that are as far apart as the 9-10-11 group are from the
older 12-13-14-15-16-17 year-olds. Mixing these two groups is good for
neither group.
Also, as regards leadership, the Scoutmaster should not be Cubmaster.
They are separate jobs-each a full-sized task in itself. They are dealing
with vitally different periods with the period of puberty causing vital
changes. The 9-10-11-year-old is an individualist -- the early teen age
Scout has passed or is passing quickly into a "gang age."
Dens Are Natural Units
Another basic consideration for Cub work is its use o ' f the Natural
Neighborhood play group. The Scout Patrol is often a very artificial group
- coming together as a unit only at the meeting place. In Cubbing we
have developed a new and most significant philosophy.
The "Den" or small unit of the "Pack" is a natural unit. It meets
frequently. It has contact at play times -- between times. The use of this
natural grouping opens the door for activities and interests AND IDEALS
to carry their influence over from the formal meeting and be practiced in
the informal leisure time! This leads directly into a fuller and more vital
relation with the home and the parents. We know today, that home and
boy companions are the two most influential influences in a boy's life.
Note that the structure of Cubbing consciously reaches over into those
two sets of values.
Policy Determinants
In building the new program it has been the policy to keep as close to
International usage as possible, for there are 32 other countries where
Cubs are preparing to become Scouts. The name Cub was adopted for
that very reason. The name of the leader A-Ke-La (Ah-Key-La) is the
same - though with them Akela is the "Old Wolf" and with us he is an
Indian Chief. The American Indian (the "Webelos" tribe) has been woven
into the story to give atmosphere and color. When you read the program,
you will be impressed with the fact that the ideals have been carefully
adapted to the level of the boy. "A Cub is Square" and his square
"badge" reminds him of it.
There are three books - the Wolf for the 9th year - the Bear for the 10th
and the Lion for the llth year.
This was necessary because the 9-year-old Cub has three years before
he can enter Scouting so the Cub Program should keep him busy for
three years.
We have arranged, therefore, ranks within each year - a minimum or
bronze rank, a gold badge for 10 more electives, and a silver for an
additional 10.
In this way as well as in the frequent occurrence of "OR" in all
requirements - elasticity and election are provided to amply cover
individual differences between boys and between communities as well.
The effort has been made to thus cover both city boys and rural boys,
boys from the so-called "poorer" sections and those from the so-called
"better" sections as well.
Tenderfoot Work
Provision has been made for having the Cub "prepare" for his Tenderfoot
tests during the 11th or Lion year. This means that the day he becomes
12 he is ready to enter the Scout Troop he will join. He will enter it, not
as a candidate to he trained but as one who will at once be ready to
receive his Tenderfoot badge. One practical result of this is that his initial
enthusiasm will carry him INTO SECOND CLASS work. His
acquaintance with his new Scoutmaster has been previously established
- all done so as to facilitate his "passing-up," his "going-up," into
Scouting.
Camping
The Cub plan of Camping, as officially adopted by the National Council,
is to "save" the present Summer Camps for the Scouts, just as
Wilderness camping is frequently "saved" for the older Scouts.
Boys of Cub age, we find, do much back yard camping. They enjoy little
picnics and hikes but come back to the home "hangar" at night.
Here again it is basic that Cubs and Scouts be not mixed, and that no
overlap or trespass on Scouting be permitted.
The greater safety hazard at these younger ages, the necessarily
greater leadership ratio, the relative susceptibility to pneumonia at these
ages, the different kind of program, progress and control needed, as well
as economic considerations have united to demand the action of the
National Council as outlined above.
Leadership
The new Program utilizes four kinds of leadership:
1. Mothers and
2. Younger boy leaders or Denners which are present natural
leadership forces.
3. There are Den Chiefs (older Boy Scouts) who come into the
neighborhood to help the boys with their activities. Note that thus
far all three of these types of leadership operate in the
neighborhood and back yard environment.
Then finally,
4. We have the Cubmaster, in charge of the Pack, with its group of
Dens and responsible to the sponsoring institution through its
Pack Committee. This multiple, but re-enforcing leadership idea, is
an important new -element.
Big Idea
The really big idea in this Cub effort is set forth on page 14 of the
Information Book.
"The big objective of the weekly Pack meeting and the mid-week Den
meetings is not alone to develop group consciousness and further
advancement in rank but also to provide ideas, activities, ideals that may
be practiced by the Cubs themselves when on their own, either alone, or
under the Denner's leadership in the backyard or street natural daily 'get
togethers.' These natural activities, have tremendous character and habitbuilding power because, in them the boy is himself."
This free time of boys when they can "be themselves," when their action
is spontaneous, expressive of their real selves -- is of the greatest
character forming value because of that fact. Repetition is necessary to
habit forming, satisfaction, joy, liking something - this is necessary, else
there will be no "voluntary" repetition.
I covet providing the boy with projects and attitudes which he may
VOLUNTARILY use in his own free time. Our Den plan provides for
making this effective though some individuals still think we are best to
aid a boy to build his own character by keeping him "under orders" all the
time. I want a boy to have the chance to do, to decide, to practice - that's
the Creator's way for him to learn and grow.
Copyright © 1999
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The Role of Women in Cub Scouting History
THE CHANGING ROLE OF
WOMEN IN CUB SCOUTING
1st Den Leader Coach Training Class Participants in 1969
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A SOCIOLOGICAL EVOLUTION
In the earliest days of the Cubbing program, women were allowed only
limited participation. They were not allowed to register with the BSA.
They could not hold the role of Cubmaster, Committee member, or
Commissioner. Those positions were reserved for registered men only.
Since 1930 however, women have gained full participation in the
program. This process has been gradual, but continual. It wasn't until
1976, forty-six years after the initiation of 'Cubbing,' that women were
finally granted the ability to serve as Cubmasters, assistant Cubmasters,
and all commissioner positions. They were also authorized that year to
participate in Cub Scout Trainer and Scouter Wood Badge courses to
which women had been previously denied access to.
Here are some of the major developments in the evolution of the role of
women in the Cub Scouting movement:
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1930 Women served "unofficially" on mother's committees and
dinner committees and assisted the Boy Scout Den Chief who ran
the den meeting.
1936 Den mothers could register with BSA, but registration was
optional.
1948 Registration for den mothers became mandatory. The
position of den mother was well established and an essential part
of the Cub Scout leadership.
1952 Women participated in the training sessions of the Second
Philmont Cub Scout Conference.
1960 The 1st den mothers conference was held. Forty women
chosen from across the nation met under the leadership of the
Cub Scout Division, Feb. 18-19 in the BSA national office, New
Jersey.
1962 Den mothers conference at Schiff Scout Reservation in New
Jersey, March 28-29.
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1965 Eleanor Parsons Pratt becomes the first woman professional
Scouter as the curator of museums for the Philmont Boy Scout
Ranch in Cimarron, NM. She was born in Connecticut in 1915.
She went to college for the first time at age 50 after which she
began her 10 year career with the BSA. Eleanor died on July 6,
1998 after a lengthy and wonderful life of 83 years.
1967 The title of den mother was officially changed to den leader
to include both male and female leaders of dens.
The den leader coach position was created to give Cub Scout
packs a leader and coordinator of den leaders. Women or men
were allowed to register as den leader coaches.
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1969 Den leader coach conferences at Augustus House and
Schiff Scout Reservation in New Jersey to establish training
curriculum.
The first women were named to the national Cub Scout
Committee: LaVern W. Parmley and Elizabeth C. Reneker. A
study was conducted by BSA on the subject of "Awards for
Women."
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1971 Silver Fawn Award for women was introduced for use at the
council level. Elizabeth Augustus Knight, Marjorie Meriweather
Post, and Ann W. Nally were the first "Fawns" of record. In 1971,
382 Silver Fawn awards were presented. During the next 2 years,
1,634 Silver Fawn awards were presented. In 1974 BSA
discontinued their use after presenting 439 awards in the first 6
months of that year.
1972 The first standardized den leader coach conference was
held at Schiff Scout Reservation on May 6-7. Thirty-six women
participated with the staff of the Cub Scout Division including Bob
Untch, Marlin Sieg, and Ed Hesser. The faculty included Janice
Butcher, Joyce Port, and Ann W. Nally, chaired by Solveig Wald
Horn. This conference was a forerunner of many regional training
events.
1973 The national Executive Board voted to allow women to serve
as institutional representatives, Cub Scout roundtable
commissioners, Cub Scout unit commissioners, unit chairmen,
and unit committee members, den leaders, assistant den leaders,
and den leader coaches.
The first women appointed to the national Executive Board of the
Boy Scouts of America were Elizabeth Augustus Knight and
LaVern W. Parmley.
Women were appointed to regional and area Cub Scouting
positions.
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1974 The Silver Beaver Award replaced the Silver Fawn; women
and men now receive identical awards.
1975 The first Silver Antelopes awarded to women were awarded
to LaVern W. Parmley and Ann W. Nally
1976 The First Silver Buffalo awarded to a woman was awarded
to LaVern W. Parmley.
The first couple to receive the Silver Antelope award from the
Northeast Region were John C. Horn (1967) and Solveig Wald
Horn (1976). A second couple received the same awards later
from the Western Region: Laurie Dievendorf (1980) and Robert
W. Dievendorf (1981).
Positions for women were expanded. Added to the list were
Cubmaster, assistant Cubmaster, and all commissioner positions.
Women were authorized to participate in Cub Scout Training
Wood Badge courses and Scouter Wood Badge courses.
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1980 Women were active in the planning and operation of the
50th anniversary program of Cub Scouting. Over 50 percent of the
national Cub Scout Committees project committees for the Golden
Jubilee celebration were made up of women and Cub Scouters
from various parts of the nation.
1984 The first woman to serve on the Boy Scouts of America
National Court of Honor was Ann W. Nally.
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TODAY The position of Chief Scout Executive and BSA President
are still the domain of men, but its only a matter of time! Many
women are holding top level professional positions within the BSA.
On the volunteer side, there are more registered women in all
levels of Cub Scouting than men. In some Packs, the lack of male
participation has become problematic. Many units now focus on
ways to attract more men during their annual membership drives.
....and the pendulum continues to swing!
Portions excerpted from "History of Cub Scouting"
Boy Scouts of America
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The BSA Crime Prevention Program
THE BSA CRIME PREVENTION
PROGRAM
"Assists Neighborhoods and Communities in their Efforts to Prevent
Crime."
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- - - NEWS FLASH ! - - -
Boy Scouts' Crime Prevention Program Soars
In October 1996, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) with support from the National
Crime Prevention Council launched a Crime Prevention Program and Merit Badge.
The new program serves as the cornerstone of a comprehensive initiative
emphasizing parent-child communication in teaching self-protection skills;
collaboration with national, state, and local nforcement organizations; and grassroots
activities such as parent nights organized by local packs, troops, and posts. To earn
the crime prevention badge, young people in Scouting programs -- Cub Scouts, Boy
Scouts, Explorers, and Learning for Life -- learn about crime prevention and then
plan and execute a crime prevention project in their home and community, often
guided by a law enforcement officer.
BSA reports that in less than one year, approximately half the local councils held
crime prevention kick-off events that resulted in 292,950 youths participating in
community and family crime prevention projects. The BSA projects that 1997 will be
the year that nearly every council in the United States will kick off a crime prevention
program. Roughly 83 percent of the councils received no special funding for their
crime prevention initiatives; those groups that did have extra funding typically
received it from foundations and law enforcement agencies.
For information, contact Jim Kaminski, Boy Scouts of America, PO Box 152079,
Irving, TX 75015-2079. 972-580-2241.
Youth Resources Fighting Crime in the Community
To Parents
To Families
A few things to learn!
An effective crime prevention tool.
Crime Prevention Strategies
Some Projects For Your Cubs
Tools and techniques to eliminate crime.
The things you can do to make a difference!
The Crime Prevention Award
The Award Form
Criteria for earning it!
Print it and fill it out.
The Lapel Pin
The Patch
Wear it even if you don't have a lapel.
A "temporary" patch for your vest or sash.
Wall Certificate
The Pocket Card
Frame it, and hang it in your room.
Carry it with you!
Crime Prevention Resources
Scouts-L Discussions
Program resources on the Web
Scouts discuss Crime Prevention
To the Parent or Unit Leader:
Youth
When working on crime prevention with youth, help them learn the
importance of the following:
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Settle arguments with words, not fists or weapons. Do not stand
around and watch while others are arguing; violence often
spreads into groups of bystanders.
Learn safe routes and good places to find help in the
neighborhood. Trust your feelings; if you sense danger, get away
fast. Report any crimes or suspicious actions or individuals to the
police, school authorities, or parents.
Do not open the door to anyone you do not know and trust. Never
go anywhere with someone you do not know and trust.
Whenever you leave home, tell parents, relatives, or other
responsible adults where you are going, who you will be with, and
when you expect to be home.
Do not use alcohol or other drugs.
Stick with friends who are not violent and who do not use alcohol
or drugs. Avoid known "trouble spots" and difficult situations.
If someone tries to abuse you or touch you inappropriately, yell
no, get away, and tell a trusted adult.
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Get involved in making your neighborhood safer. Join with your
neighbors, neighborhood associations, and local schools in these
efforts.
Help teach younger children how to avoid being victims of crime.
Set a good example for them, and explain why it's important to be
safe.
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Family
Addressing crime prevention through families is one of the most effective
ways to combat the problem. Here are some important topics for family
or one-on-one discussion:
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Children need to feel that someone cares enough to protect them.
Adults need to set limits, rules, and standards for children.
Discuss the reasons for and importance of these boundaries.
Children need to talk about violent situations they might witness or
be involved in. How might such violent situations be avoided?
How can children prevent such situations from happening to
themselves or their family and friends? What is a loving and
supportive environment, and how is it created?
Why is it important to be trustworthy? How does a person earn a
reputation for trustworthiness? How does a person lose that
reputation, and what does it feel like? Discuss how one small
violation of trust can lead to larger ethical compromises.
Is it right to "narc on" someone you know? How does silence allow
crime to flourish? Discuss ways to tell the truth about someone
else's actions without suffering reprisals. Give examples.
It can be difficult to develop a sense of respect and appreciation
for one's family, community, and world. Discuss focusing on
positive things - not just problems.
The following strategies and projects can involve individuals or
whole families in preventing crime:
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Don't keep or temporarily place weapons where children have
access to them. A parent's attitude and example can be extremely
influential when it comes to weapons.
Get to know your neighbors and help your children develop trust
with them. Increase the awareness of everyone in your
neighborhood of situations that could attract crime - for example,
empty houses, open garage doors, unaccompanied children.
Stay in touch with your children and have them stay in touch with
you. Teach them how to contact you and how to find another
trusted adult any time they need help.
Offer the use of your home as a refuge and a reliable source of
help for children who are frightened or need assistance.
Organize, join, or participate in your neighborhood's or
community's crime watch efforts. Help educate others about crime
prevention.
Neighborhood/Community
When you focus on community crime prevention, consider participating
in the following programs:
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Neighborhood watch
Child identification
The McGruff program
Safety for elderly people
Local police or sheriff's department initiatives
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Consider these suggestions for crime prevention projects:
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Work with local schools and parks to establish drug-free,
weaponfree zones. Build a partnership with police. Focus on
solving problems instead of reacting to crises.
Help develop community pride by cleaning up the neighborhood.
Involve the whole community. Contact the departments of public
works or parks and recreation for specific ideas, guidance, or
suggestions.
Build a phone list of local organizations that offer counseling, job
training, guidance, and other services that provide positive options
to at-risk youth and families. Distribute the list in your
neighborhood using local libraries, recreation centers, and other
facilities.
The Crime Prevention Award
Recognitions consisting of patches, wallet cards, certificates, and pins
are available. All participants - including those not registered in Scouting are eligible to earn the Crime Prevention Award provided they fulfill the
requirements of the two phases outlined below and detailed on the
application form.
Phase I-Youth and Family
Youth and family members fulfill this phase of the award by
completing the activities outlined on the application form for this
phase, and having a parent and/or unit leader sign the application
form afterward.
Phase II-Youth and Unit
This phase of the award is completed by (1) securing the approval
of a unit leader for a crime prevention project, either an original
project or a project of a neighborhood- or community-based
organization; (2) participating with your unit, den, patrol, friends,
family, neighborhood, or community in the crime prevention
project; and (3) having a parent and/or unit leader sign the
application form afterward.
Once both phases have been completed, the unit leader must sign the
application. Awards may be purchased at the local council service
center.
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ADVANCEMENT MANAGEMENT SPREADSHEETS - The Virtual Cub Scout Leader's Handbook
TRACKING CUB ACHIEVEMENTS
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"I just couldn't do it! Attempting to keep track of
our Cub's and their Achievements, Electives, and
Activity Badges to ensure that proper and timely credit is
given."
SOUND FAMILIAR?
Achievements Vs. Arrow Points. . . when to award Instant
Recognition badges, beads, and Arrow Points . . . who has completed
what achievements and Activity Badges towards the Webelos badge,
Compass Points embelm, and Arrow of Light Award . . . it all seems
to require super human efforts!
Seeing this problem, Dave Blodgett of Pack 1196 in Manassas, VA
went to work developing an Excel spreadsheet entitled the "Bear
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Bear Electives and Achievements. After Dave perfected his design,
he allowed our own Roxanne Prahser of Pack 215 in Walnut Creek,
CA to 'clone' it for both Wolf and Webelos advancement tracking. We
now have ALL THREE spreadsheets available for you to download
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Both spreadsheets support the new 1998 WOLF and BEAR
Cub Scout Book requirements!
They allow you to individually log activity for your Cub Scouts
(up to 12 Cubs per sheet);
For WOLVES it automatically tracks progress through all 12
Achievements, and for BEARS, it calculates your Cub's
progress through each of the four categories of Achievements
(God, Country, Family, Self);
Tracks Instant Recognition bead attainment for WOLVES and
BEARS;
Tracks Arrow Points attainment through Electives completion;
Alerts you if too much credit is given to particular Achievement
or group of Achievements. The spreadsheet will indicate where
to change the Achievement credit to Arrow Point (Elective)
credit;
Allows you to customize the spreadsheet with your Cub Scouts
names (and the automatically copies the names to each of the
worksheets as needed;
A 'Summary' worksheet is provided which provides a single
view of Achievements, Electives, & Instant Recognition beads;
A 'Detail' worksheet is also provided where each of the Scouts
Achievements and Electives are lined up side-by-side for Den
activity planning purposes.
FEATURES OF THE WEBELOS SPREADSHEET
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There are now two versions available! The "93" version tracks
accomplishments per the old handbook that is still in use by
existing Webelos I and II dens. The "98" version tracks
accomplishments per the new handbook for Bear dens moving
into Webelos this summer, or existing Webelos dens that
choose to change handbooks;
It now allows you to individually log activity for up to 12
Webelos per sheet;
It automatically tracks progress through all 20 Activity Badges
in each of the 5 badge groups (physical skills, mental skills,
technology, community, and outdoors);
Tracks Compass Points emblem attainment as well as
attainment of each Compass Point device;
Tracks requirements for Webelos badge including non-Activity
Badge requirements;
Tracks requirements for Arrow of Light Award including nonActivity Badge requirements;
Tracks requirements for World Conservation Award including
the 'project' requirement;
A 'Summary' worksheet is provided which provides a single
view of Activity Badges earned, Compass Points, Webelos
badge attainments, Arrow of Light Award attainments, and
World Conservation Award for each Scout;
A 'Detail' worksheet is also provided where each of the Scouts
accomplishments are lined up side-by-side for Patrol activity
planning purposes;
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A new feature includes the addition of a column in the
summary sheet for the entry of an 'Activity Badge Award Date.'
This allows you to track the awarding of activity badges
independent of their completion date;
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
ZIP decompression tool. Versions of all four spreadsheets are ZIP
COMPRESSED to facilitate quicker downloads. After downloading,
the resultant file needs to be de-compressed on your workstation. If
you do not have a Zip de-compression tool available, download the
larger "uncompressed" versions, or click here to download the
Aladdin EXPANDER Freeware from Aladdin Systems.
Microsoft Excel 5.0 or later required. The spreadsheets have been
tested on both Macintoshs (OS 7.5 and later) and on Windows 95/98
machines. They have been tested with versions of Excel from 5.0 up
to Excel 97/98
More specific information on using and customizing the
spreadsheet is contained in the spreadsheet's 'Notes' worksheet.
Please read this page before you begin using the spreadsheets!
DISCLAIMER
Dave Blodgett is solely responsible for the Bear Achievement
Tracker spreadsheet. The BSA does not endorse, support, or in any
way acknowledge it. Visit Dave's Pack 1196 Resources site for a
mirror of these GREAT resources.
Roxanne Prahser is solely responsible for the Wolf and Webelo
Achievement Tracker spreadsheets. The BSA does not endorse,
support, or in any way acknowledge them either.
Please email us with any questions, comments, problems you have
with the spreadsheets. Let us know if you find them helpful also!
GO FOR IT!
WOLF ACHIEVEMENT TRACKER
(Requirements per the © 1998, Wolf Cub Scout Book, 1998 Printing - BSA 33106)
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File = "wolf_den_v1r2.xls" (503k)
(Last Modified: 05MAY99)
© 1998
BEAR ACHIEVEMENT TRACKER
(Requirements per the © 1998, Bear Cub Scout Book, 1998 Printing - BSA 33107)
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© 1998
File = "bear_den_v1r5.xls" (604k)
WEBELOS ACHIEVEMENT TRACKER 93
(Requirements per the © 1991, Webelos Scout Book, 1993 Printing - BSA 33235)
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File = "web_den_v1r3.zip" (237k)
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The Unofficial JOTI Patch for 1997
Last Updated: November 25, 1997
The Unofficial 1997 JOTI Patch!
Why a JOTI Patch?
The JOTI Patch Design
Why are we doing this?
Specifics about the Patch design.
Delivery And Availability
Are We Making A Profit?
When will my patches arrive?
Where your Patch donations go.
Latest News And Information
How Do I Order Patches?
The most current status.
Place your order here!
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Why A JOTI Patch?
While participating in numerous IRC sessions during the 1997
Jamboree On the Internet (JOTI,) you may have noticed that there was
a tremendous demand for event patches; yet, as you are aware, there
were no "Official" patches available, or even manufactured. The 1997
JOTI event was the first JOTI event to commence after the World
Scout Committee decided that JOTI should become an official
international Scouting event.
While the term "FIRST JOTI EVENT" is still subject to some
discussion, it's likely that in 25 years, patch collectors will brag... "I
have patches from every sanctioned JOTI event!
Well, almost every event... They didn't make
one for the 1997 JOTI!" So we've done something about
that!
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The JOTI Patch Design
Based on the input that we received from many of you during the
"market survey" phase of this effort, we have come up with a patch
design that truely symbolizes the 1997 Jamboree On The Internet.
Incorporated suggestions include:
1.
"A patch design modeled after the 1997 JOTA patch."
The 'twin patch' concept symbolizes the sharing of purpose (and
dates!) that these events have in common.
2.
"Two hands clasped in a handshake across the globe."
Symbolic of the world-wide Scouting brotherhood (and
sisterhood) that we all generate during the JOTI weekend (and
beyond!)
3.
"Two computers on either side of the globe."
You can probably guess why those are there!
4.
"Hexidecimal code running between both computers."
The text "4A 4F 54 49 2D 31 39 39 37" is the 'hex-computercode' for "JOTI-1997". It is symbolic of the digital
communication stream that encircled the planet during JOTI.
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Delivery And Availability
On November 7, we will order patches in a quantity that we feel will
meet the demand experssed by you during the "market survey" phase.
The patch manufacturer that we chose has committed a "four week
turnaround." This means that we will have the new patches in our
possession by December 11, 1997.
At that point, some of our Scouts and Scouters will hastily fill and ship
your orders. The majority of you should have your patches by
December 16th. The "Order Form" includes my phone number and email address. You should feel free to contact me with questions, etc. at
any point during the process.
Patch orders will be filled in order of 'our receipt of your donations'.
The first people that send us checks, will be the first people to receive
patches. Also, we have ordered a 'finite' number of patches. We hope
to distribute ALL of them. We will continue to take new orders until
all of the patches are spoken for. At that point the Order Form will be
removed from these pages.
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Are We Making A Profit?
We are NOT making any profit from this project! ALL proceeds from
the patch distribution will be donated to the World Organization
Scouting Movement (WOSM) JOTI Team to help fund next years
JOTI event. It should be noted that this is NOT a WOSM sanctioned
activity. This is a charitable activity to help proliferate JOTI in future
years.
After all patches have been distributed, and all donations are received
by us, we will prepare a cashiers check, in Swiss funds, and present it
to WOSM with a letter describing this effort, and listing the names
(and Units) of ALL who donated funds or time in this effort.
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Latest News And Information
December 11th The first shipment of patches arrived here today.
They look GREAT! All paid patch orders have either been mailed, or
Federal Expressed. Domestic (USA) deliveries should arrive on
Saturday 12/13, or Monday 12/15 (Tuesday latest.) I don't think that I
can make committments on international delivery timing, but they
ARE on their way. The next shipment of patches are due here in one
week. All paid orders will be filled immediately. If you want your
order overnight expressed, let us know. The additional cost for
overnight express (FedEx) is $7.00 (USD) for USA shipments, and
$8.00 (USD) for international shipments. Finally, I should note that all
patches that have been ordered are now committed pending
payment. This means that any new orders that we receive go on to a
waiting list. "Waiting for what", you ask? If you have ordered patches,
we will hold them for you until 12/31 pending payment. On January
1st those patches will be released, and we will start filling back orders
with them. In closing, I would like to express my warmest Holiday
wishes to all of you, and to thank each of you for your participation in
this Project. It's been a lot of fun (and some hard work,) but I believe
that the effort has been well worth it! Mele Kalikimaka!
December 5th Patches arrive here in one week! I will scan one when
they arrive and put it on this page, so check back here on the 11th. The
Cub Scout Bears of Pack 215, Den 6 have volunteered to help us
prepare shipments next Thursday in lieu of their regular Den Meeting.
Our sincerest thanks to them! We have received (just short of) 50% of
the patch payments thus far. Thanks to those of you that have sent us a
check! For those of you that haven't, don't forget about us!
November 25th Just a little over two weeks til patches arrive! We
posted notices on the Usenet last night (rec.scouting, etc.) noting that
there were, in fact, only a few 'un-taken' patches remaining. This
project has been very successful, and the demand has been high! The
good news is that we have very few patches left, BUT, the bad news is
that we have only received payments from about 30% of those that
have ordered them. This is not a problem now, but on December 10th
we will have to release the reserved patches that we haven't received
payment for. So, make a note to yourself to send us a check when you
can....
November 14th Well, the Patch embroiderer received our artwork,
and payment in full for the patch manufacturing last Friday (11/7).
After a few phone calls to work out the finer details of what we
wanted the patch to look like, we seem to be on our way! They have
committed to have the finished product back to us by December 11th.
We will then commit to have ALL of them in the mail to you by
December 16th.
Our sincerest thanks to all of you that have already sent your checks.
It REALLY helps!
IMPORTANT DATES
December 31st- Patch orders that have not been paid for, will be
released to those on our waiting list.
December 11th - Patches arrived here, and all paid patch orders
shipped!
December 10th - Payments Due.
Mail To:
Don De Young
JOTI Patch
431 Tampico
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
USA
(Checks or Money Orders in US Dollars only... Please...)
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How Do I Order Patches?
Donation Summary
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Patches are priced at $4.00 (US) each.
All orders received after 12/11 go on to a waiting list.
Postage should be included with each order.
Minimum patch order is three (3) patches.
Orders within the United States should be paid with personal
checks or money orders.
Orders outside of the United States should be paid with
International Money Orders or Foreign Drafts in US Dollars
only. We are sorry, but our bank advises this for international
orders. If you have any better ideas, we'd like to hear about
them.
There are some special pages in this site to assist you in placing your
order. They are as follows:
The Order Form This form will allow you to place an on-line order
for JOTI patches. When you fill it out, please be very careful to enter
the information as completely and precisely as possible. Remember,
we will use the information in the form to fill your order, and ship
your patches. Missing Patch Quantities or Purchase / Postage Totals
will cause delays. Incorrect names, addresses, etc. WILL cause
shipping problems. After you carefully fill out the Order Form and
click on "Send Your Order". you should print a copy of it (if you have
a printer). This copy and your check should be mailed to the address
on the Order Form as soon as possible. Remember, we will ship
patches based on the order that we receive checks. (Please note: If you
have any problems with the Order Form, I can be reached in the USA
at 415-634-4079, or by e-mail at baden@value.net.
Postage Table This table illustrates the cost of postage based on the
number of patches that you order and the country you are in. Find the
number of patches you plan to order in the first (left) column, and your
country along the top row. Where the row and column intersect is the
postage amount that you should include in your check.
Foreign Exchange Rates This link points to the International
Monetary Fund's "Representative Exchange Rates for Selected
Currencies." It is updated daily, and should give you some idea what
the patches are going to cost in your monetary units. Use of this form
is FOR REFERENCE ONLY as all World currencies are not listed. If
you are outside of the United States, your banking institution should
be able help you with exchange rate questions when they prepare your
International Money Order or Foreign Draft .
PLACE YOUR ORDER
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Copyright © 1997, Don De Young, All Rights Reserved
The World Friendship Fund Patch for 1999/2000
Last Updated: May 10th, 2000
THE 1999/2000 WORLD FRIENDSHIP FUND PATCH
What is the World Friendship Fund?
Scouts helping Scouts.
The World Friendship Fund Patch Project
Where your Patch donations go.
How Do I Request Patches?
Make your donation here!
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What is the World Friendship Fund?
The World Friendship Fund of the Boy Scouts of America was developed
during the closing days of World War II. At the time, there was a great
need to rebuild Scouting in those nations that had been wracked by war
and were just emerging from the shadows of totalitarianism.
In the years that have elapsed, virtually every nation in the free world
that has Scouting has been aided by the fund. Both those nations that
have had Scouting before and those newly emerging nations that desire
the Scouting program for their youth have been helped.
Through the World Friendship Fund, voluntary contributions of Scouts
and leaders are transformed into cooperative projects that help Scouting
associations in other countries to strengthen and extend their Scouting
programs.
Types of projects include providing adult leader training for Scout
leaders to attend a Scouting seminar in Geneva, supporting community
development projects in Uruguay and Bolivia, providing funds for eastern
European nations to help reorganize Scouting, and funding the
production of the Russian Scout handbook. One of our MDSC Scouters
was a youth in Germany immediately after the Second World War and
he credits the World Friendship Fund with not just bringing Scouting
back to Germany but setting the moral tone that has made Germany
succeed in the decades that followed.
Since the beginning of the World Friendship Fund, more than $1 million
has been voluntarily donated by American Scouts and leaders to these
self-help activities.
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The MDSC World Friendship Fund Patch Project
Each year, the MDSC International Committee selects a country (or
countries) whose emerging Scouting programs could benefit from limited
financial aid. Then we initiate a world-wide drive to encourage Scouts
and Scouters to contribute to help their less fortunate brothers (and
sisters) in Scouting.
Donations from MDSC's first (gold bordered) patch in 1996 helped
Scouts in refugee camps in Zaire and provided tenting for Scouts in
Panama and Paraguay. Our second (blue border) in 1997 patch focused
on acquiring camping, scouting and first aid equipment for our scouting
friends in the Ukraine and Siberia. Then, in 1998, we purchased
equipment and supplies for Scouts in Grenada and Dominica in the
Caribbean, as well as for Scouts in Nicaragua in Cental America. This
year, our goal is to raise funds sufficient to acquire 100 tents for Scouts
in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa. With financial aid and encouragment from
Scouts like you, we know we can make this happen!
The World Friendship Fund patch is a method that we use to encourage
Scouts and Scouters to contribute to this noble cause. Each donation of
$6.00 (USD) nets one World Friendship Fund patch for the contributor,
but donations of any amount are welcome! The funds are used to
directly acquire and deliver Scouting / camping / first aid / training and
other materials to units in the targeted Country; any surplus is sent to
World Friendship Fund headquarters where we ask it be directed to
other country's whose Scouting programs are in need.
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How Do I Request Patches?
Donation Summary
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One Patch is shipped for each $6.00 (US) WFF donation.
Postage should be included with each order.
Minimum patch request is three (3) patches.
Donations within the United States should be paid with
personal checks or money orders.
Donations outside of the United States should be paid with
International Money Orders or Foreign Drafts in US
Dollars only. We are sorry, but our bank advises this for
international orders. If you have any better ideas, we'd like
to hear about them.
There are some special pages in this site to assist you in placing your
request. They are as follows:
The Request Form
This form will allow you to place an on-line order for World Friendship
Fund patches. When you fill it out, please be very careful to enter the
information as completely and precisely as possible. Remember, we will
use the information in the form to fill your request, and ship your
patches. Missing Patch Quantities or Purchase / Postage Totals will
cause delays. Incorrect names, addresses, etc. WILL cause shipping
problems. After you carefully fill out the Request Form and click on
"Send Your Request". you should print a copy of it (if you have a printer).
If paying by check or money order, this copy and your payment should
be mailed to the address on the Order Form as soon as possible.
The Postage Table
This table illustrates the cost of postage based on the number of patches
that you order and the country you are in. Find the number of patches
you plan to order in the first (left) column, and your country along the top
row. Where the row and column intersect is the postage amount that you
should include in your check.
Current Foreign Exchange Rates
This link points to the International Monetary Fund's "Representative
Exchange Rates for Selected Currencies." It is updated daily, and should
give you some idea what the patch donations should be in your
monetary units. Use of this form is FOR REFERENCE ONLY as all
World currencies are not listed. If you are outside of the United States,
your banking institution should be able help you with exchange rate
questions when they prepare your International Money Order or Foreign
Draft .
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E-mail us at: mdsc-ic@geocities.com
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Pinewood Derby Mania - A Cub Scout Phenomona
Pinewood Derby
BE A PART OF DERBY HISTORY!
The Pinewood Derby's Founder Needs Your Help
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Your Pinewood Derby Committee
Pre-Planning Events
The people that make it happen.
When do we start planning?
Planning Resources
The PWD Kit Skit
Ideas for a fantastic event.
Handing out the kits with STYLE!
Pinewood Derby Rules?
Its Race Day!
You define 'em.
Start your engines!
The Smell of Victory
PWD Info on the Web
Sometimes sportsmanship is tough.
Ideas, ideas, ideas!
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Race Management Software
Pinewood Derby Car Design
Results gathering & recording.
Build for speed, or build for show?
GREAT Derby Websites
Pinewood Derby Tracks
How others run their races.
Finance & buy, or design & build?
Timers and Line Judges
Miscellaneous Supplies
Splitting seconds!
Those little necessities.
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New WeBeLoS Scout Book - The Virtual Cub Scout Leader's Handbook
THE NEW WEBELOS SCOUT BOOK
"The Evolution Continues!"
WEBELOS SCOUT
BOOK
(Publication 33108, © 1998, BSA)
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A SUMMARY OF THE CHANGES
HISTORY
Ever since the WeBeLoS Cub Scout rank was introduced, the program has
gone through a continuous, but gradual evolution. Originally, the Webelos rank
was only offered to Cubs that had completed the Lion rank. There were no
handbooks dedicated to the rank, just a single page in the Lion Cub Scout
Book. With only 5 requirements, it was specifically aimed at transitioning a boy
to the Tenderfoot rank of Boy Scouting. In 1954 the word Webelos made it to
the cover of the Lion handbook, and finally in 1967 a handbook was published
that specifically focused on the Webelos rank and the 'new' Arrow of Light
award.
Since the early 1950's, this evolution has been communicated to the Cubs
and leaders via a long lineage of handbooks that now includes 5 editions and
10 printings.
© 1954
© 1967
© 1988
© 1991
GENERAL
The 1998 version of the Webelos Scout Book is yet another step in this
evolution. The new handbook has gone from 416 to 470 pages. It has been
completely re-formatted and re-published with a significant quantity of new and
refined program information and excellent graphics.
The majority of the changes in the new book are concentrated on either
modernizing language or making 'cultural' corrections. For instance, "grownups" are now "adults" and references to "your parents" are now "a parent."
WEBELOS RANK
There were no sweeping changes to the Webelos rank requirements. There
are, however, several changes in the text of the requirements, and some
clarifications made regarding the Webelos religious requirements. It should
also be mentioned that virtually every Activity Badge requirement has been
upgraded and/or changed in the new handbook.
Finally, the insert: "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse and Drug
Abuse" is replaced by "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse" and
drug abuse is now dealt with in the required reading (and subsequent
discussion of) "Don't Be Tricked by Drugs: A Deadly Game." This is a new
requirement for the "Fitness" activity badge (requirement number 7,) and is
required to earn the Webelos Badge.
ARROW OF LIGHT AWARD
There are two changes to the AOL requirements! Specifically, Webelos that
aspire to earn the AOL award must learn how to "Tie the joining knot (square
knot)" and they must "Complete and turn in a "Join Boy Scouting" application
to the Scoutmaster during the conference."
There has been a lot of discussion about need to "turn in" the Boy Scout
application. My interpretation is as follows:
1. "Turn in" the Boy Scout application does not mean "join the Boy Scouts."
2. "Turn in" the Boy Scout application does not mean "join a specific troop."
ACTIVITY BADGES
Virtually every activity badge was changed. Some just included a little rewording, and some were changed significantly with NEW requirements. The
new handbook has 77 more pages than the older handbook that are devoted
specifically to activity badge resources!
COMPASS POINTS
Re-worded without any impact on requirements.
SOME GOOD REFERENCE MATERIALS
In the Virtual Cub Leader's Handbook, several of our "Requirements" pages
illustrate the changes in the new handbook. The following pages have been
updated with the new requirements, and have been color-coded to assist you
in recognizing "CHANGED" and "NEW" material.
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The Requirements of Cub Scouting Ranks
The Webelos Rank Requirements
The Arrow Of Light Award Requirements
The Activity Badge Requirements
❍ The Mental Skills Group
❍ The Outdoors Group
❍ The Physical Skills Group
❍ The Community Group
❍ The Technology Group
The Compass Points Emblem Requirements
Over at the United States Scouting Service Project, Mr. Paul S. Wolf, the
"Scout Requirements Section" author, has created an excellent comparison of
the old and new Webelos handbooks. He shows, in detail, ALL of the new
handbook's additions, deletions, and changes. Check them out at:
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Webelos Requirements
Cubs - Webelos Activity Badges
Cubs - Compass Points Emblem
CONCLUSION
Does all of this mean you NEED to purchase a new Webelos handbook right
now? The answer is "NO." There is NO regulation that requires the use of the
new book. Our Pack probably won't start using the new books until next
summer when our Bears move into the Webelos I program. The BSA would
like all of the old handbooks to sell first anyway, so help the BSA out and buy
those old books! They'll be collector's items in a few months anyway!
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All Rights Reserved
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CUB SCOUT RANK REQUIREMENTS - The Virtual Cub Scout Leader's Handbook
THE VIRTUAL CUB SCOUT
RANK REQUIREMENTS GUIDE
"Bobcat to AOL and ALL Points in Between !"
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RANK ADVANCEMENT
"Rank advancement is one of the methods we use to
achieve Scouting's aims - character development,
citizenship training, and personal fitness. Everything a
Cub does to advance is designed to achieve these aims
and aid in his personal growth. Advancement is the
process by which a boy progresses from badge to
badge, learning new skills as he goes. We should
remember that badges are simply a means to an end and not an end in themselves."
THE NEW 1998 WEBELOS SCOUT BOOK!
(HOT off the presses!)
THE NEW 1998 WOLF & BEAR SCOUT BOOKS!
(Better check this out!)
WHERE DO THE BADGES GO?
(See the Virtual Cub Insignia Guide!)
TRACKING YOUR CUB'S ADVANCEMENTS
(Download our FREE Spreadsheets!)
THE ADVENTURE OF CUB SCOUTING
These pages document all of the requirements a boy
must achieve to progress through the Cub Scouting
ranks. These requirements are listed in summary form
and contain additional resources where possible. This
resource is not intended to replace the Cub Scout Books
(handbooks) but rather to supplement them in an on-line
form. A handbook is a manditory item that each Cub
Scout must use through each rank level.
ENTER, THE BOBCAT
Regardless of a boy's age, the Bobcat Badge the first step in a boy's
progression after registering as a Cub Scout. Among other
requirements, the Bobcat must learn the the Cub Scout
Handshake, the the Cub Scout Salute, and how to give the the Cub
Scout Sign.
NEXT, HE'S A WOLF!
Next, the Wolf Badge is earned by boys who have completed first
grade, or who are eight years old. As a Cub Scout completes his
achievements towards the Wolf (and Bear) ranks, the Den Leader
recognizes a boy's hard work with the Immediate Recognition
patch and beads. This is used as an incentive towards continued
achievement.
After a boy earns his Wolf badge, he works on Wolf Electives which
consist of special projects and activities. Completing them allows him
to earn Arrow Points to display on his uniform under his Wolf badge.
There is also a very special award that Cub Scouts can earn. By
completing a specific set of conservation-related achievements and
electives a Wolf Cub can earn International Scouting's World
Conservation Award. Earning this award allows Scouts of all ages
to heighten their awareness and appreciation of nature and the
environemnt.
AND THEN A BEAR...
The Bear Badge can be earned by boys who have completed
second grade, or who are nine years old. As a Bear-aged boy
progresses, he too can earn the Immediate Recognition patch and
beads. One of the Bear achievements involves earning the
"Whittling Chip" wallet card. Earning this card shows that a Bear
has learned the fundamentals of knife safety. After earning the Bear
badge, a special collection of age-appropriate Bear Electives are
also available to allow Bear Cub's to earn Arrow Points too!
There is also a special set of requirements to allow a Bear Cub to
earn the World Conservation Award.
IN 4TH GRADE HE ENTERS WEBELOS
The Webelos Badge is for boys who have completed third grade, or
who are ten years old. The Webelos rank is the first step in a boy's
transition towards a Boy Scout troop. As he completes the
achievements in the Webelos Scout Book, he will work on Activity
Badges. These are age-appropriate projects for older Cub Scouts.
Activity badges are sorted into five discipline-related groups. They are
the Community Group, the Mental Skills Group, the Outdoor
Group, the Physical Skills Group, and the Technology Group.
Activity Badges can be displayed on the front of the Webelos cap or
on the Webelos Colors. During this period, the Webelos Scout
should also begin to attend meetings led by adults, and become more
familiar with the Boy Scout requirements.
After earning the Webelos badge, the Webelos Scout may recieve
the Compass Points emblem and gold 'devices' to pin on it as an
incentive to complete additional Activity Badges.
Completion of the Forester, Outdoorsman, and Naturalist Activities
Badges, and completion of a special consevation project allows a
Webelos Scout to join the Wolves and Bears in earning the World
Conservation Award as well.
THEN CUB SCOUTING'S APEX... THE ARROW OF
LIGHT
After a boy has completed the fourth grade and earned the Webelos
badge, the next step on the Webelos trail to becoming a Boy Scout is
earning the Arrow of Light Award. This is the highest award a Cub
Scout can earn, and is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on
the Boy Scout Uniform. As a boy works on the Arrow of Light, he gets
a chance to practice some Scout skills that he has already learned,
earn more Activity Badges, and REALLY learn what a Boy Scout is.
Because this award is so special, a special ceremony should always
be performed by the Pack!
BOY SCOUTS, HERE HE COMES!
Finally, a boy is ready to become a Boy Scout! This has been a long
road filled with fun and learning. Working with your Pack's "TroopWebelos Resource Person" you should prepare Webelos Scouts
and their families for a good Boy Scout experience. Visit our
Webelos-To-Scout pages for more information on this important
transition.
- QUICK REFERENCE FOR THESE
PAGES FOR BOBCATS
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BOBCAT BADGE REQUIREMENTS
❍ THE CUB SCOUT HANDSHAKE
❍ THE CUB SCOUT SALUTE
❍ THE CUB SCOUT SIGN
FOR WOLVES
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WOLF BADGE REQUIREMENTS
❍ IMMEDIATE RECOGNITION BADGE &
BEADS
WOLF ELECTIVES
ARROW POINTS
WORLD CONSERVATION AWARD
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BEAR BADGE REQUIREMENTS
❍ IMMEDIATE RECOGNITION BADGE &
BEADS
❍ "WHITTLING CHIP"
BEAR ELECTIVES
❍ ARROW POINTS
FOR ALL WEBELOS
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❍ WEBELOS STUDY GUIDE
❍ WEBELOS COLORS
❍ COMPASS POINTS EMBLEM
❍ ACTIVITY BADGES
■ COMMUNITY GROUP
■ MENTAL SKILLS GROUP
■ OUTDOOR GROUP
■ PHYSICAL SKILLS GROUP
■ TECHNOLOGY GROUP
FOR SECOND YEAR WEBELOS ONLY
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REQUIREMENTS
AOL STUDY GUIDE
WEBELOS-TO-SCOUT TRANSITION
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A Summary of 1998 Webelos Handbook
Changes
A Summary of 1998 Wolf and Bear
Handbook Changes
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Unit Re-Chartering & the Quality Unit Award
Rechartering - What's That?
So, What's The Process?
A license to run with the Pack!
The schedule of events.
The Charter Renewal Meeting
The Charter Renewal Application
The Pack's most important meeting.
Working with your Council
Charter Presentation Ceremonies
Get Unit Insurance At Recharter Time
An outstanding occasion!
The National recommendations.
The Quality Unit Award
Rechartering Info On The Web
For a quality Cubbing Program
The global rechartering knowledge-base.
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Unit Re-Chartering & the Quality Unit Award
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The Cub Scout Pack National Quality Unit Award
THE CUB SCOUT PACK
NATIONAL QUALITY UNIT AWARD
WHAT IS THE QUALITY UNIT AWARD?
Each year during your rechartering exercises, the BSA will ask your Cub Scout
Pack leadership team to make some specific commitments regarding the quality of
their Pack's program for the following charter year. These commitments are in ten
(10) specific operational areas of Pack Program delivery. Then, during the
rechartering exercises of following year you are asked to report on your
performance against the commitments that were made the year previous. The Cub
Scout Pack National Quality Unit Award is granted to Cub Scout Packs that
achieve (a minimum) of six of those operational quality commitments out of the
total of ten. Completion of four (4) specific committments are manditory, plus at
least two (2) additional commitments.
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The Cub Scout Pack National Quality Unit Award
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Quality Unit Commitments For 1999
Program Features & Filing Information
Your Unit must complete six of ten.
Better read through this!.
Quality Unit Recognitions
Quality Unit Links & Information
Showing others YOU are a Quality Unit!
Finding the good stuff on the web!
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Tracking and Stalking North American Wildlife
Handbook
TRACKING AND STALKING
NORTH AMERICAN WILDLIFE
(A cyber-guide for Scouts and Scouters)
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"Getting Good Sport-Life in the Wild"
One of the earliest, fundamental aspects of Scouting was the art of tracking and
stalking. This was discussed by Lord Baden-Powell in "Getting Good Sport-Life in the
Wild". Here he discusses the importance of learning to take note of fine details within
the environment, and then applying those same skills in every-day life.
In this spirit, these pages offer Scouts tips on tracking, identifying the "quarry", and
stalking it. Also included are tips on safety around wildlife, animal track images,
wildlife data, and when possible, sound files.
TRACKER'S BASICS
(A few things you need to know.)
TRACKING WILDLIFE
GETTING UP CLOSE
(Identify and Search)
(Stalking your prey)
WILDLIFE, AND YOUR SAFETY
(Your life could depend on it!)
WILDLIFE HAZARDS FOR CAMPERS
A NOTE ABOUT BEAR ATTACKS
(Which animals to watch out for.)
(Use extreme caution!)
CARNIVORES
(of the Order Carnivora)
BADGER
BEAR, BLACK
(Taxidea taxus)
(Ursus americanus)
BEAR, GRIZZLY or BROWN
BOBCAT
(Ursus arctos)
(Lynx rufus)
COUGAR or MOUNTAIN LION
COYOTE
(Puma concolor)
(Canis latrans)
FOX, GRAY
FOX, RED
(Urocyon cinereoargenteus)
(Vulpes vulpes)
LYNX, CANADIAN
RACCOON
(Lynx canadensis)
(Procyon lotor)
SKUNK
WOLF, GRAY
(Mephitis mephitis)
(Canis lupus lycaon)
HOOFED MAMMALS
(of the Order Artiodactyla)
BIGHORN SHEEP
BISON or BUFFALO
(Ovis canadensis)
(Bison bison)
CARIBOU or REINDEER
DEER, MULE
(Rangifer tarandus)
(Odocoileus hemionus)
DEER, WHITETAIL
ELK, WAPITI, or RED DEER
(Odocoileus virginianus)
(Cervus elaphus)
MOOSE
MOUNTAIN GOAT
(Alces alces)
(Oreamnos americanus)
PRONGHORN ANTELOPE
WILD BOAR or WILD PIG
(Antilocapra americana)
(Sus scrofa)
RODENTS
(of the Order Rodentia)
BEAVER
MARMOT
(Castor canadensis)
(Marmota flaviventris)
MUSKRAT
PORCUPINE
(Ondatra zibethicus)
(Erethizon dorsatum)
MISCELLANEOUS
(of the Orders Didelphimorphia, Lagomorpha, Primates, and Xenarthra)
ARMADILLO
OPOSSUM
(Dasypus novemcinctus)
(Didelphis virginiana)
PIKA
WEBELOS
(Ochotona princeps)
(Cubbus Maximus)
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Library Project, and Corel Corporation for use of the images and information contained in
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Note: The Images used in these pages may not be saved or downloaded and are only to be
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Meeting Dazzlers For The Cub Scout Leader
MEETING DAZZLERS FOR THE CUB SCOUT
LEADER
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A Mega-Resource For Scout Meetings!
Contained on these pages are thousands of Scout Leader resources that can be
used to 'spice-up' any Pack or Den meeting. These resources are the works of
hundreds of Scouters and Guiders around the World. We have performed
exhaustive searches of the Web, UseNet, and Discussion Lists to build this
collection, and we believe that this is the most extensive resource of it's kind. If
you can't find what you are looking for here, let us know, and we'll find it for you!
Cub Scout Ceremonies
Songs, Yells, Chants
100's to choose from!
Show 'em your Scouting spirit.
Cub Scout Crafts and
Projects
Skits for the Den and Pack
There's a HAM in every Cub.
Fun stuff to make in a meeting.
Stories, Lore, and Assorted
Yarns
Games and Fun Stuff
Cool games to play.
Sit quietly now, and listen to this.
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If you aren't in the habit of downloading your copy of Baloo's
Bugle each month, then you just don't know what you're missing!
The Bugle is an on-line powerhouse of Cub Scouting resources
designed to keep your monthly program 'on-theme,' fun, and
educational. As a Cubmaster, I make sure all of our Pack's
Leaders get a copy each month at our committee meeting. You
can get it here!
"THE REFERENCE LIBRARY" from CUB SCOUT
PACK 114
GOLDENROD DISTRICT, MID-AMERICA COUNCIL
You've heard about it at Roundtable... you've read about it in
Baloo's Bugle... well, here it is! The "REFERENCE LIBRARY"
from Cub Scout Pack 114. From the creative genius of Barb
Stephens, this vast collection includes: Cub leader helps, games,
crafts, humor, outdoor and camping resources, 'words of
wisdom' and much, much more. Check it out!
baden@value.net
Cub Leader Recognition Award Program
"AWARDS FOR TRAINING, TENURE,
PERFORMANCE, AND DEDICATION"
Award Program Overview
Cubmaster Award
How it works.
For a quality program.
Cub Scouter Award
Den Leader Award
For exemplary service.
The journeyman Scouter.
Webelos Den Leader Award
Tiger Cub Den Leader Award
Our senior leaders.
Keeping Cubbing alive!
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The Virtual Uniform & Insignia Handbook
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Why Do We Wear Uniforms?
The Boy Scouts of America has always been a uniformed body. There are many reasons
for this. One reason stands out above all the rest. We wear the uniform because it is a
means of identifying ourselves openly with the principles to which we are committedcharacter development, citizenship training, and physical and mental fitness.
The fact that youth and adult members of Scouting wear a uniform doesn't mean that
we're all alike. We come from different ethnic and racial backgrounds. We have our own
religious beliefs and political views. We are each individuals with our own family traditions
and loyalties. So the uniform is not intended to hide our individuality. But it is a way we
give each other strength and support. It is a bond that ties us together in spite of our
differences. It is a way of making visible our commitment to a belief in God, loyalty to
country, and to helping other people.
The Scouting movement is built on positive values. As we wear the uniform, we are
openly identifying ourselves with those values where everyone can see us. We stand
together, not alone, in encouraging others to live by those same principles. Boys and
adults alike should take pride in belonging to such a movement and wear the uniform as it
is intended.
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Character, Citizenship, Fitness!
Cub & Webelos Scout Uniform Guide
Cub & Webelos Scout Insignia Guide
From Cap To Shoes - Fully Illustrated
The Virtual CUB Insignia Guide
Adult Leader Uniform Guide
Adult Leader Insignia Guide
They Make 'em Extra Large?
The Virtual LEADER Insignia Guide
Tiger Cub Uniform & Insignia Guide
For the Well-Dressed Tiger Cubn
Den Chief Uniform & Insignia Guide
Achieving 100% Uniforming
Policies and Procedures
The Cubmaster's Uniforming Goal
Uniforming Guidelines
Rules and Regulations
How to Wear the Uniform
Do It By The Book
Under or Over The Collar?
How to Uniform Your Pack
Uniform Inspections
Be A Quality Unit
Down To The Finger Nails!
Our Big Brothers!
Policies and Procedures
There are certain rules about how and where the uniform should be
worn. There is a correct place on the uniform for each badge and
insignia. The National Cub Scout Committee, made up of volunteer
Scouters around the country, has the responsibility of setting the
standards for the Cub Scouting uniforms. No changes or alterations in
the uniform or badges may be made without its approval.
All Cub Scout leaders should become familiar with the rules and
regulations on uniforming so they can set a good example for the boys.
(See Uniform Rules and Regulations)
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How To Uniform Your Pack
Since the uniform helps you achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting, you
will want to make sure all of the boys and adult leaders in your pack are
completely and correctly uniformed. Leader attitudes toward uniforming
are important since leaders influence the attitudes of the boys. When
leaders are in uniform, the boys will know uniforms are important and
necessary. When leaders wear badges and insignia incorrectly, the boys
get the impression that proper uniforming isn't required or necessary.
When a boy joins the pack, be sure to impress on his family the
importance of the uniform, both to the boy and the pack. Suggest that
the boy begin his Cub Scout experience by helping to earn part of the
cost of his uniform.
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Achieving 100% Uniforming
Once the pack committee has set a goal of 100 percent boy and adult
leader uniforming, there are many ways it can be accomplished. Here
are some suggestions:
1. Establish a pack uniform exchange. Boys graduating from Cub
Scouting donate their "experienced" uniforms to the pack. They
are distributed as needed. Emphasize the fact that these uniforms
are "experienced" (rather than "used") uniforms this adds some
appeal from the boys' point of view.
2. Make arrangements with such agencies as Goodwill Industries,
The Salvation Army, and Volunteers of America to get Cub Scout
and leader uniforms that might be donated to them. Some packs
aid these agencies in collecting used clothing and furniture in
return for the uniforms. Your council might also have contacts with
such agencies through which you can get uniforms. Watch for
garage and rummage sales.
3. Schedule pack money-earning projects to earn funds to buy
uniforms.
4. Encourage families and friends to give uniforms as gifts on
holidays and birthdays.
5. Some packs encourage proper uniforming by giving a new Cub
Scout his pack and den numerals. These are bought regularly with
funds from the pack treasury.
Remember that boys and leaders are identified as members of the Boy
Scouts of America by their uniform. Make sure they wear the full and
correct uniform.
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The National Summertime Pack Award Program
NATIONAL SUMMERTIME PACK AWARD
PROGRAM
To The Pack Committee:
Cub Scouting is a year-round program.... September thru August. As
such, it is the responsiblitiy of every Scouting unit to ensure a quality Cub
program, even during the summer. During the months of June, July, and
August Cub Scouts and their families can participate in Scouting activities
that are educational and fun! A full summer program keeps a pack
healthy, parents interested, and Cub Scouts eager to register for another
year.
Participating in these Summertime activities also gives the Cub Scout, his
Den, and the Pack an opportunity to earn the National Summertime Pack
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Award, an important component of the Quality Unit Program. These pages
describe this program in detail and explain ways to help you plan your
Cubbing summer and qualify for the award.
The Requirements
All the pack has to do is plan and conduct a monthly pack activity for
June, July, and August. The whole idea is to keep your pack together
and doing things during the summer when boys have the most free time.
The Recognitions
A pack committee member should keep the record of activities,
participation of dens, and attendance of Cub Scouts. Submit the
application form (click here) to the local council service center as soon
after your August activity as possible. An appropriate pack meeting
ceremony should be planned for the presentation of the awards, which
are:
For the Pack - A full-color certificate suitable for framing and an
attractive streamer for the pack flag.
For the Dens of the award earning Pack - A den ribbon for each
den that has 50 percent or more of its boys participating in each of
the three activities.
For the boys of the award earning Pack - A pin for each boy
who takes part in all of the summer months' activities.
How to Plan
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Print and use the planning chart as a place to record your
proposed and completed pack's activities (click here).
Planning for summertime activities should be a part of the annual
program planning conference. At that conference, leaders accept
the challenge to earn the National Summertime Pack Award. The
pack committee should make suggestions for activities. Check
themes in Cub Scout Program Helps, and, if desired, appoint a
task force to give leadership to the summer program.
At the April pack leader meeting, this task force should have
specific recommendations to make. Parents and families should
be involved from the beginning, but make this an item on the
agenda for the April pack meeting.
Schedule your plans around family vacation times. Get ideas at
roundtables. Secure a list of community events as well as district
and council events in which your pack can participate. Avoid date
conflicts. Do not schedule a pack activity at the same time as a
major community event that the families may want to take part in.
However, some pack meetings may coincide with and be a part of
some major events.
Check with members of your chartered organization to get their
full support for your plans and to be sure that there is no conflict
with events they have scheduled.
Use the summertime program as a way to bring more boys into
the Cub Scout family. Graduate Tiger Cubs in May so they can
participate as new Cub Scouts. Invite Cub Scout-age boys and
their families to take part as guests. It is a great opportunity for
them to see firsthand the fun of Cub Scouting. Form new dens as
needed.
Webelos den leaders can use summertime activities to support
activity badges. Plan trips, tours, and sports events around the
badges on which the boys are working.
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Use parents as organizers and leaders of activities. Involve all
family members - grandparents, brothers, sisters. Any family
member who may have been too busy to be active during fall and
spring should be asked to help with the summer program.
Promote the summertime program as being great for those
families who will not be going away on vacation. Make your plans
sound like an at-home vacation.
Where to Go and What to Do
Summertime is definitely a time when Cub Scouts want to have fun, fun,
fun! It is also a good time for leisure family activities. Use your Cub
Scout Leader How-To Book for ideas. Here are some suggestions:
Seeing Things Made - Manufacturing plants such as aircraft,
automotive, appliance, or electronics; chemical, paper, plastic,
paint, furniture, or toy plants; handicrafts, or other small industries.
How Your City Runs - Power, light, water, gas, sewage treatment
plants; police and fire stations, city hall, courthouse, telephone
company, post office, hospitals; newspaper publisher, and radio
and television stations.
How Your City Is Fed - Truck farms and dairy farms; dairies, flour
mills, bakeries; food processing, canning, and bottling plants;
stockyards and meat or poultry-packing houses; beverage, candy,
and ice-cream firms; city markets; restaurants and pizzerias; food
distributors.
How Your City Travels - Bus, boat, truck, railroad, subway,
airplane, ferry, and shipping terminals and facilities.
Learn About Your Heritage - Art galleries, museums, and
memorials; celebrated old homes, forts, historic areas,
monuments, and other historical sites; houses of worship, civic
centers, important local buildings; summer theaters and band
concerts; special local historical celebrations; and local activities.
Let's Go Outdoors - Parks, forests, arboretums, botanical
gardens, cemeteries, fish hatcheries, game preserves, or wild bird
sanctuaries; hiking and nature trails; ball games, field meets, and
other athletic events; pools, lakes, rivers, and beaches for
swimming, fishing, and boating; zoos, circuses, and amusement
parks; special outdoor displays and exhibits; nearby military
installations; and recreational areas suitable for family picnics,
cookouts, and games.
Use the yellow pages in your telephone directory or call the
tourist information person at your chamber of commerce office for
information.
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The Conservation Good Turn Program
THE CONSERVATION GOOD TURN PROGRAM
Working Together To Enhance The Environment
Program Description
Participating Agencies
Support your local conservationists!
Federal agency program resources.
The Program Recognitions
The Patch
For program participants
Worn as temporary insignia.
For Cub And Webelos Scouts
For Boy Scouts And Venture Scouts
Some Project ideas.
Project ideas for Boy and Venture Scouts.
For Explorers
The Application Form
Project ideas for Explorers.
Print it, fill it out, turn it in.
Other Conservation Awards
Search For Scout Conservation Info
Other awards and programs for
Scouts.
Find what you're looking for here!.
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Conservation Good Turn
Since 1910, conservation has been an integral part of the program of the
Boy Scouts of America. The BSA has been a positive force in
conservation and environmental efforts. Scouts have rendered
distinguished public service by helping to conserve wildlife, energy,
forests, soil, and water. Past generations of Scouts have been widely
recognized for undertaking conservation Good Turn action projects in
their local communities.
Scouts of today have grown up with words such as ecosystem and
biodiversity. They recognize the need for, and the benefits of, conserving
natural resources. Scouts understand that we all must work together for
the betterment of the land, forests, wildlife, air, and water.
Much has been accomplished in recent years by individual Scouts and
through unit conservation Good Turns. Much more needs to be done.
Beginning in 1995, the Boy Scouts of America will do much more.
Support Your Local Conservationists
The Conservation Good Turn is an opportunity for Cub Scout packs, Boy
Scout troops, Varsity Scout teams, and Explorer posts to join with
conservation or environmental organizations (federal, state, local, or
private) to carry out a conservation Good Turn in their home
communities.
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The Scouting unit contacts a conservation agency and offers to
carry out a Good Turn project.
The agency identifies a worthwhile and needed project that the
unit can accomplish.
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Working together in the local community, the unit and the agency
plan the details and establish the date, time and location for
carrying out the project.
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Participating Agencies
Many federal agencies are resources for the BSA's Conservation Good
Turn. These agencies include:
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Soil Conservation Service
- Forest Service
- Extension Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
- United States Fish and Wildlife Service
- Bureau of Land Management
- National Park Service
- Geological Survey
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Bureau of Reclamation
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Recognitions
A Conservation Good Turn certificate is available at the council service
center for units that participate and report on their efforts. The
application is here. A Conservation-Good Turn patch is also available for
purchase at the council service center to recognize individual youth and
adult members who participate in a meaningful conservation project.
The World Conservation Award provides another opportunity for
individual Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Explorers to
"think globally" and "act locally" to preserve and improve our
environment. This program is designed to make Scouts and Explorers
aware that all nations are closely related through natural resources and
that we are interdependent with our world environment. Applications for
this award are available at the council service center.
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Project Ideas
Conservation and environmental agencies typically have a; backlog of
needed projects that they have been unable to carry out, for lack of
funding or volunteers. The list of possible Good turn projects is limited
only by the needs of the agency and the willingness of the Scouting unit.
In every community, whether urban, suburban, or rural, worthwhileprojects await all Scouting units.
Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts
Cub Scouting conservation, projects should involve the entire Cub Scout
pack, each den, adult 'leaders, and family members. Hands-on projects
help Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts realize that everyone can do
things to care for the environment. Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts
participating in the Conservation Good Turn can also meet some
advancement requirements. Suggested projects include, but are not
limited to:
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Plant grasses, trees, shrubs, and ground cover to stop soil
erosion.
As a den or pack, adopt a park. Remove litter and garbage from a
favorite neighborhood recreation area or park.
Organize or participate in a recycling program in your
neighborhood, or visit a recycling center.
Arrange a natural resources awareness program. Invite natural
resource professionals such as wildlife biologists, soil
conservationists, foresters, or conservation officers to speak to
your pack.
Participate in a beach or waterfront cleanup. Record the items
collected and determine the possible harmful effects to wildlife.
With youth participation, develop a plan to educate the public
about the dangers posed to wildlife.
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From a local, state, or national organization that is concerned
about environmental protection, obtain suggestions for den and
pack projects to improve the environment.
As a den or pack, visit a public utility to learn about the wise use of
resources, and become involved in programs offered by utilities to
help consumers conserve resources.
Contact the camp ranger or BSA local council property
superintendent for information about camp needs and plans.
Establish a nature trail, plant vegetation, or carry out other needed
projects as requested by the camp ranger.
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Ideas for Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts
Scouts participating in the Conservation Good Turn can meet certain
rank and merit badge requirements. Troops and teams should consider
advancement requirements when selecting projects to carry out.
Suggested projects include, but are not limited to:
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Plant shrubs to provide food and cover for wildlife.
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Conduct stream improvement projects to prevent erosion.
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Plant grasses and legumes to provide ground cover in
schoolyards, public parks, and recreation areas.
Plant tree seedlings as part of a managed forestry plan.
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Help thin and prune woodlands in a managed tree improvement
project.
With a local forester, take part in or conduct a forest fire
prevention program.
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Make an exhibit on conservation for a county fair.
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Develop a nature trail in a public park.
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Assist a local forester in a tree insect- and disease-control or
public education project.
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Assist a local agency with a trout stream restoration project.
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Participate in a wildlife or wildfowl count.
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Conduct a rodent-control and public health education program
under the guidance of the local health department or agency
responsible for rodent control.
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Ideas For Explorers
Explorer posts or a cluster of posts can conduct an areawide inventory of
environmental needs. Posts can individually or jointly plan, organize, and
carry out an areawide environmental improvement project. Suggested
project ideas include, but are not limited to the following
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Organize a recycling campaign.
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Visit a legislative body in session to understand the legislative
process and how to become active citizens in the community.
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Participate in a National Wildlife Federation program at the
community level.
Plan and carry out a community improvement campaign.
Adopt a pond, stream, or park; keep it well maintained and litterfree.
Participate in Keep America Beautiful Day.
Research career opportunities in the fields of conservation and the
environment and publish your findings for distribution to other
posts.
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Conduct a national high-adventure base conservation project.
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Participate in National Hunting and Fishing Day.
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Paint public buildings or maintain the grounds.
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Under the guidance of the local parks and recreation department,
prune trees on public grounds.
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Searching The Internet For Scout Conservation
Project Info
Well, if you've made it this far down the page, you have either
found more information on the Conservation Good Turn Program
than you ever dreamed you'd need, or you are totally frustrated
because you can't find info that esoteric project (or what-ever).
The links below are the portals into the 'Conservation-ether',
....the vessel of all "green-Earth" knowledge, ....the crucible of
"tree-hugging" exhaultation, ...THE WEB! (If you can't find it
after all this work, let me know, and I will ferret it out for you!!)
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InfoSeek "Conservation Good Turn" Sites
Peruse sites that are listed in INFOSEEK. This query searches for
sites that contain all the words "Conservation," "Good," and
"Turn."
"eXcite "Conservation Good Turn" Sites
Peruse sites that are listed in EXCITE. This query searches for
sites that contain all the words "Conservation," "Good," and
"Turn."
Yahoo Scout Conservation Sites
Check out the sites that have managed to get YAHOO to list them
based on their "Scouting Conservation Projects." No small task!
Search AltaVista for "Scout Conservation Good Turn"
information
Check out the Scout Conservation sites that are listed in
ALTAVISTA. This query searches for sites that contain all the
words "Scout," "Conservation," "Good," and "Turn."
Search the "Scouts-L" Archive for "Conservation Good Turn"
Discussions
Search through over 7 years of Scout Conservation discussions at
the "Roundtable that never ends."
Conservation Search in Scouter's Internet Compass DB
This is a nice search tool to allow Conservation searches within
the Scouters Internet Compass database. Once you are there, try
out some other searches as well!
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Search the Usenet for Conservation Project Ideas
This link will search the Usenet's Scouting discussion groups for
"Conservation Project" and/or "Conservation Good Turn"
discussions.
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Other Scouting Conservation Awards and Programs
Scouting and Conservation
This is the "Fact Sheet from the Boy Scouts of America web-site
regarding the BSA relationships to Conservation programs. They
say, "Because Scouting's youth generally have an active interest
in the outdoors, they possess a ready curiosity that can be
expanded. These young people can find their own answers, learn
how to make sound judgments, and find social and environmental
significance in actions that they undertake. Every Cub Scout, Boy
Scout, Varsity Scout, and Explorer - and their units - can join in so
that 100 percent of Scouting's members can become committed to
the importance of conservation. "
The Willian T. Hornaday Awards
As a Cub Scout Pack, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Explorer, you
belong to one of the world's oldest environmental organizations.
By subscribing to the Outdoor Code, you're already doing a lot to
help conserve renewable natural resources. But do you yearn to
do more? Great! There's a special way for individual Scouts or
Scout units to make a real contribution. It's the William T.
Hornaday Awards For Distinguished Service to Conservation.
Check it out!
Cub Scout World Conservation Award
Granted under the auspices of the World Organization of Scouting
Movement (WOSM,) this award is earned by Cub Scouts that
participate in a Den or Pack conservation project and complete
certain electives and/or earn prescribed Activity Badges. Visit this
site to review the Award requirements, the patch graphic, and
other information regarding the program.
Boy Scout World Conservation Award
Granted under the auspices of the World Organization of Scouting
Movement (WOSM,) this award is earned by Boy Scouts that
complete the requirements for certain select Merit Badges. Visit
this site to review the Award requirements, the patch graphic, and
other information regarding the program.
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For more information, see BSA Publication No. 21-386 - 1995 Printing
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Founders of Scouting and the BSA
Historical Highlights
1997 Year in Review
Activities
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High Adventure Bases
Venture Crews
Awards and Emblems
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Boy Scout Rank Advancement
Eagle Scouts
The Merit Badge Program
Order of the Arrow
Religious Emblems Programs
Venturing: Youth and Adult Awards
William T. Hornaday Awards
Boy Scouts
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The Lone Scout Plan
Varsity Scouting
Rank Advancement
Cub Scouts
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1998 National Order of the Arrow Conference
1997 Jamboree
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1999 World Jamboree
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Do You Know the State Flags?
Famous Sayings
Morse Code Translator
Name That Merit Badge!
Say it with Semaphores
Scout Tips
Weather Sign Quiz
What Knot Would You Use?
Joining a Unit
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World Jamboree - Official Uniform and Equipment Checklist
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Handbooks Through History
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Professions in Scouting
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Employment Opportunities
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Starting a Unit
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Youth and Adult Awards
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Literature and Resources
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THE BLUE AND GOLD BANQUET
SCOUTING'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - CUB SCOUT STYLE!
A 66-YEAR OLD TRADITION
TO CELEBRATE 89 YEARS OF SCOUTING
In 1933 "Cub Leaders' Round Table" suggested Parent / Cub dinners. Soon
thereafter, Pack 1 of Michigan City started a tradition of pot-lucks where the
dads were to bring utensils made of wood; whittled by the Cub with his dad. In
the 1930s father / son 'bean dinners' and 'Cub family dinners' began to become
commonplace. Finally, in 1943 the name "Blue and Gold Banquet" first
appeared in BSA literature, and became synonomous with "celebrating the
birthday of Scouting."
Today, the Blue and Gold banquet is one of the highlights of the program year.
It brings together your Pack's families for a dinner and an evening of fun. The
meal is important, but even more important is the warm, congenial atmosphere
created as families enjoy each other's company.
The Banquet Committee
Physical Arrangements Team
The key to a successful celebration.
Provides and prepares the facility.
Program Team
Dinner Team
Akela, Baloo, and Parents too!
Architects of your repast.
Invitations
Ceremonies - Blue and Gold
Ideas for getting the word out.
A special time of Honor!
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Games - Blue and Gold
Skits - Blue and Gold
FUN - FUN - FUN !!!
Wouldn't be a B & G without 'em.
Decorations Ideas
Searching The Web For B & G
Some GREAT crafts ideas.
Finding more info for your banquet.
Copyright © 1999
All Rights Reserved
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The BSA Family Program & Award
(Please Select Category)
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Making "Family Talks" Successful
- Family Talk Subjects
- Requirements for the Family Award
- Implementing the BSA Family Program
- Responsibilities of the BSA Family
- Score Sheet, Family Award (No Java)
- Certification Form, Family Award (No Java)
- Patch, Family Award (No Java)
- Pin, Family Award (No Java)
- Certificate, Family Award (No Java)
- Scouts-L Discussions on Family Award (No Java)
- Family Book - BSA Family Award
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Introduction
Families are the basis of society. It is in the family that a child learns at an
early age about love, values, social interactions, self-esteem, and
preparation for today's world. Today's' family has been targeted as vital to
the future of our nation and our world.
The Boy Scouts Of America has a deep interest in the strength of the family.
Scouting's aim is to develop boys, young men, and young women into
participating citizens of good character who are physically, spiritually, and
mentally fit.
Through the Scouting movement, the Boy Scouts Of America can help
parents to meet these challenges. The organization recognizes that it is the
responsibility of parents to teach their children; however, Scouting is an
available resource that can help today's families accomplish worthy goals
while building and strengthening relationships among family members.
The BSA Family Book has two major goals: to strengthen families and to
encourage family involvement in Scouting. It is written for all parents to use,
regardless of their circumstances. The material will help a single father or
mother, a two parent family, and grandparents or other adults to teach
children in the home.
A weekly "Family Talk" is suggested and provides family members an
opportunity to learn and to practice relationship skills that will strengthen
individuals as well as the family. Each 'Family Talk' has suggested ideas
and activities. The parent should select the ones that meet the specific
needs of the family. Family members may wish to create or use some of
their own activities to help the children practice a relationship skill.
"Family Talks" can be used in family talk sessions. However, it is hoped that
as parents study the material under each topic, they will find ways of using
these skills in their daily relationships with family members. Many of the
ideas can be used, while riding in the car, during mealtimes, to provide
activities for children when there is nothing to do, to initiate discussions in
family councils' or as part of other family communications. In other words,
family members can creatively adapt the materials and activities to meet
their needs and use them to strengthen relationships within their family.
Each topic is designed to build family relationships and strengthen your
family.
A family may earn the "BSA Family Award." (consisting of: the Award Patch,
the Award Pin, and the Award Certificate) The experiences family members
share as they complete the requirements for, the family award will enrich
family living and strengthen family relationships. The family will complete,
within a 12 month period, five requirements to earn the award. Two of the
requirements are mandatory and three may be the family's choice. Families
who are registered for several years may earn the award more than once.
For each 12-month period that the family completes the necessary
requirements, the family may qualify to receive the "BSA Family Award.
Each time the award is earned, the family will receive a BSA Family Award
Certificate. The certificate will indicate the 12-month period in which the
family completed the requirements.
When the family has completed the necessary requirements, the parent
should sign the certificate and notify the pack committee member
responsible for the BSA Family program. The pack committee member
should sign the certificate and make arrangements to present the certificate
to the family. The certificate may be presented to the family at a monthly
pack meeting or at another time. The certificate could be mailed to the
family, if necessary.
Making "Family Talks" Successful
It is important that your family work together, play together, learn together,
and worship together, but it is even more important how you do each of
these things together on a daily basis. Family talks are meant to stimulate a
desire in parents to teach their children relationship skills. But it must be
realized that the family talks are just the beginning. For example, if parents
choose to help the family with the relationship skill of loving, then they, the
parents, must show love in the home from day to day or the teaching will be
superficial and never really get through to their children.
Plan and prepare well for each family talk. Designate a regular day or
evening each week for a family talk. Mark it on the family calendar.
Determine the time. For example: Will it be held for an hour, or 1-1/2 hours?
Assess the needs of your family as you consider topics for family talks.
Select a topic and your activities. Activities should be planned for the family
talk session and for application during the week. Follow an outline. Include a
summary and a challenge for each family talk. Make assignments to family
members. Who will conduct the topic discussion, lead the activities, and
prepare visual aids (if needed)?
Involving family members in preparing for family talks will contribute to their
success. Be flexible. Whatever you do as you use this book, be flexible and
a(bust it to your family needs. You may want to use a topic for 2 weeks in
succession or use it once now and come back to it in a month or two. Pick
the topics and use them in the order that best fits the needs of your family.
How much of the material in the book you use is your choice. Substituting
stories and examples of your own may be better than using the ones from
the book.
Save your visual aids. Preserve any pictures or other items you make for
the family talk. Get a large envelope to store everything that you want, to
save. Save word strips and similar visual aids in smaller envelopes that will
fit into the larger one you have prepared. Relax and enjoy it. The most
important thing your children will remember is the positive feeling they get
from the family talks. Be sure the atmosphere is one of love, understanding,
and enjoyment. It is more important to have a good time with one another
than to get through the topic selected. Don't be afraid to relax and enjoy
your time together.
Family Talk Subjects
Subject Number & Content
Family Book Page
Number(s)
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2.
3.
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6.
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Building Self-Esteem
Love
Developing Responsibility
Sharing
Caring
Planning and Organizing
Coping
Trusting
Giving
Communicating
Believing
Preparing
Developing Talents
Developing Family Roots and Traditions
12 - 14
15 -17
18 - 20
21 - 23
24 - 26
27 - 29
30 - 31
32 - 35
36 - 38
39 - 43
44 - 48
49 - 53
54 - 56
57 - 59
Boy Scouts of America Family Award Requirements
To earn the Boy Scouts of America Family Award, a family will complete,
within a 12-month period, requirements 1 and 2 plus three more of the
remaining requirements.
As a family:
1. Decide how many times each month you will meet to achieve the Boy
Scouts of America Family Award. Make a commitment.
2. Improve skills discussed in six or more of the 14 Family Talk areas.
3. Plan and participate in one or more family outings.
4. Start one new family tradition.
5. Do a "Good Turn" for an individual, a group, or your community
(elderly, needy, handicapped, nursing home, charitable fund-raisers,
cleanup days, etc.)
6. Attend religious services of your choice at least once each month.
7. Attend or participate in at least two Scouting activities or functions
(Scouting shows, pinewood derby, Scouting banquets, flag-raising
ceremonies, etc.).
8. Identify your local BSA council and neighborhood Cub Scout pack.
Ideally, the award will be presented to the family in pack meeting. If this is
not possible, it may be presented by a member of the pack committee in an
appropriate setting mutually agreed upon. If these options are not possible,
the award may be mailed to the family.
Implementing the BSA Family Program
The BSA family program is designed for all families, especially families with
children of Tiger Cubs and Cub Scout ages. A family participating with the
Boy Scouts of America may use the BSA family program to meet their own
needs and to enrich and strengthen family bonds.
To integrate the BSA family program into the pack program, the pack
committee chairman should designate a pack committee member to
implement and oversee the BSA Family program. The pack committee
member responsible for the BSA Family program should:
1. Identify eligible families with registered boys.
2. Plan a group orientation to initiate the BSA family program.
3. Introduce the BSA Family Book and the BSA family Award at the
group orientation and to individual families.
4. Each family secures a BSA Family Book.
5. Help participating families to use the BSA Family Book effectively, by
keeping in contact with the family and giving encouragement and
assistance as needed.
6. Explain the BSA Family Award to the participating family. Encourage
the family to earn the award.
7. Invite members of the families using the BSA family program to help
identify prospective BSA families.
8. Invite BSA families and prospective BSA families to participate in
appropriate pack activities.
9. Plan to recognize families who earn the BSA Family Award, making
sure that each qualified family receives the award. The award could
be presented at the monthly pack meeting or at; another time.
10. Monitor the community regularly in order to provide all eligible
families an opportunity to participate in the BSA Family program.
Responsibilities of the BSA Family
The BSA family should:
1. Identify with the Boy Scouts of America as a BSA family and secure
the BSA Family Book.
2. Use the BSA family program to meet the needs of the family and to
enrich and strengthen family bonds.
3. Review the BSA Family Book
4. Prepare and hold a regularly scheduled family talk each week.
5. Earn the BSA Family Award by completing the necessary
requirements.
6. Arrange a time with the pack committee member responsible for the
BSA family program to receive the BSA Family Award certificate.
7. Identify prospective BSA families and refer them to the pack
committee member responsible for the BSA family program.
The BSA Family Book
The "BSA Family Book" is a vital tool for participation in this program. It is
available at your local Council's Boy Scouts Trading Post, and at National
Scout Shops. Ask for BSA Publication Number 33102. (ISBN 0-8395-30129) The current printing is 1992 (but watch for newer releases.) It is priced at
approximately $2.95 (USD) + tax.
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So far,
"Cyber-Scouting" Families have passed this way!
Copyright © 1997, Cub Scout Pack 215, All Rights Reserved
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Jamboree on the Internet - Netiquette Guidelines
- NETIQUETTE GUIDELINES FOR THE
1997 WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE
ON THE INTERNET (JOTI)
(And Beyond!)
DEFINITION
Netiquette - 1. Practicing the Scout
Law while on the Internet. 2. The
forms, manners, and ceremonies
established by convention as
acceptable, or required, in social
relations, in a profession, or in
official life while using the
Internet. 3. The rules for such
forms, manners, and ceremonies while
using the Internet.
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Overview
This document was developed by a Team of international Scouters, including this site's
Webmaster, for the World Organization of Scouting Movement -1997 Jamboree On The
Internet Website. It is a minimum set of guidelines for Internetwork Etiquette (Netiquette)
that can be followed by all Scouts and Scouters while using the Internet. It is structured in
two sections. One for Scouts using the Net, and one for Adult Scouters and/or System
Administrators
This is a "living" document. We invite all comments and critique, as it is our objective to
set a standard for safe, and professional use of the Internet by all Scouts and Scouters.
Please reference the appropriate section for your role in CyberScouting:
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Netiquette For SCOUTS
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Introduction - For SCOUTERS
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One-to-One Communication - For SCOUTERS
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One-to-Many Communication - For SCOUTERS
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Information Services - For SCOUTERS
Netiquette For Scouts
As Scouts, we live our lives according to a code of behaviour. This code is expressed in
the Scout Law, Promise, and Motto. When applied to the Internet, this code can be referred
to as NETIQUETTE.
Scouting on the Internet is a two-way educational experience. It allows Scouts from all
corners of the Earth to share their ideas and something of their cultures. In turn, it also
allows Scouts to learn about technology, how other Scout organizations work, and the
cultures of their brother and sister Scouts around the World!
Scouting on the Internet is also FUN! But, like most fun things, you've also got to be
CAREFUL! When using the Internet, we have RULES that should be followed to show
our Scouting Spirit, and protect our friends, and ourselves!
Please become familiar with the following information to ensure a safe and fun Internet
experience. (Select from the following links:)
1. For Your Safety!
2. Scouting Courtesy
3. E-Mail Guidelines
4. General Internet Relay Chat (IRC) Guidelines
5. Some Additional IRC Rules from ScoutLink
6. World-Wide-Web Guidelines
For Your Safety!
1. It's easy on the Internet to pretend to be someone else. Some of the people on the
Net can be pretending to be a Scout, or a group of Scouts. So to be safe, never give
out your full name or your home address when sending e-mail or chatting with IRC.
2. If you receive an E-mail or other Internet communication that you think is strange
our unusual, tell your leader or one of your parents to have a look at it, just to be
safe.
3. If you receive an E-mail or other Internet communication from anyone that
WANTS TO MEET YOU, or asks for any personal information, DO NOT
REPLY! Tell your leader or one of your parents! Private and personal information
that you should not use on the Internet includes the following:
- Your NAME
- Your ADDRESS
- Your PHONE NUMBER
- Your SCHOOL
- Or ANYTHING else that you think is personal
TELL AN ADULT! THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!
10. If you have any questions about our 'code of behaviour,' please discuss them with
an adult who is familiar with ALL of our posted Netiquette guidelines.
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Scouting Courtesy
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Reply to all messages which are received.
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If you promise to send information or exchange badges, etc., keep your word.
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When using E-mail, or even signing someone's Guestbook, do not use language
which could offend others. Also, try to be positive, constructive, and focus on the
fun aspect of Cyber-Scouting!
E-mail Guidelines
1. Unless you are using an encryption device (hardware or software), you should
assume that mail on the Internet is not secure. Never put in a mail message anything
you would not put on a postcard.
2. Respect the copyright on material that you reproduce. Almost every country has
copyright laws.
3. If you are forwarding or re-posting a message you've received, do not change the
wording. If the message was a personal message to you and you are re-posting to a
group, you should ask permission first. You may shorten the message and quote
only relevant parts, but be sure you give proper attribution.
4. Never send chain letters via electronic mail. Chain letters are forbidden on the
Internet. Your network privileges will be revoked. Notify your local system
administrator if your ever receive one.
5. A good rule of thumb: Be conservative in what you send and liberal in what you
receive. You should not send heated messages (we call these "flames") even if you
are provoked. On the other hand, you shouldn't be surprised if you get flamed and
it's prudent not to respond to flames.
6. In general, it's a good idea to at least check all your mail subjects before responding
to a message. Sometimes a person who asks you for help (or clarification) will send
another message which effectively says "Never Mind". Also make sure that any
message you respond to was directed to you. You might be cc:ed rather than the
primary recipient.
7. Make things easy for the recipient. Many mailers strip header information which
includes your return address. In order to ensure that people know who you are, be
sure to include a line or two at the end of your message with contact information.
You can create this file ahead of time and add it to the end of your messages. (Some
mailers do this automatically.) In Internet parlance, this is known as a ".sig" or
"signature" file. Your .sig file takes the place of your business card. (And you can
have more than one to apply in different circumstances.)
8. Be careful when addressing mail. There are addresses which may go to a group but
the address looks like it is just one person. Know to whom you are sending.
9. Watch cc's when replying. Don't continue to include people if the messages have
become a 2-way conversation.
10. In general, most people who use the Internet don't have time to answer general
questions about the Internet and its workings. Don't send unsolicited mail asking for
information to people whose names you might have seen in RFCs or on mailing
lists.
11. Remember that people with whom you communicate are located across the globe. If
you send a message to which you want an immediate response, the person receiving
it might be at home asleep when it arrives. Give them a chance to wake up, come to
work, and login before assuming the mail didn't arrive or that they don't care.
12. Verify all addresses before initiating long or personal discourse. It's also a good
practice to include the word "Long" in the subject header so the recipient knows the
message will take time to read and respond to. Over 100 lines is considered "long".
13. Know whom to contact for help. Usually you will have resources close at hand.
Check locally for people who can help you with software and system problems.
Also, know whom to go to if you receive anything questionable or illegal. Most
sites also have "Postmaster" aliased to a knowledgeable user, so you can send mail
to this address to get help with mail.
14. Remember that the recipient is a human being whose culture, language, and humor
have different points of reference from your own. Remember that date formats,
measurements, and idioms may not travel well.Be especially careful with sarcasm.
15. Use mixed case. UPPER CASE LOOKS AS IF YOU'RE SHOUTING.
16. Use symbols for emphasis. That *is* what I meant. Use underscores for
underlining. _War and Peace_ is my favorite book.
17. Use smileys to indicate tone of voice, but use them sparingly. :-) is an example of a
smiley (Look sideways). Don't assume that the inclusion of a smiley will make the
recipient happy with what you say or wipe out an otherwise insulting comment.
18. Wait overnight to send emotional responses to messages. If you have really strong
feelings about a subject, indicate it via FLAME ON/OFF enclosures. For example:
FLAME ON: This type of argument is not worth the bandwidth it takes to send it.
It's illogical and poorly reasoned. The rest of the world agrees with me. FLAME
OFF
19. Do not include control characters or non-ASCII attachments in messages unless
they are MIME attachments or unless your mailer encodes these. If you send
encoded messages make sure the recipient can decode them.
20. Be brief without being overly terse. When replying to a message, include enough
original material to be understood but no more. It is extremely bad form to simply
reply to a message by including all the previous message: edit out all the irrelevant
material.
21. Limit line length to fewer than 65 characters and end a line with a carriage return.
22. Mail should have a subject heading which reflects the content of the message.
23. If you include a signature keep it short. Rule of thumb is no longer than 4 lines.
Remember that many people pay for connectivity by the minute, and the longer
your message is, the more they pay.
24. Just as mail (today) may not be private, mail (and news) are (today) subject to
forgery and spoofing of various degrees of detectability. Apply common sense
"reality checks" before assuming a message is valid.
25. If you think the importance of a message justifies it, immediately reply briefly to an
e-mail message to let the sender know you got it, even if you will send a longer
reply later.
26. "Reasonable" expectations for conduct via e-mail depend on your relationship to a
person and the context of the communication. Norms learned in a particular e-mail
environment may not apply in general to your e-mail communication with people
across the Internet. Be careful with slang or local acronyms.
27. The cost of delivering an e-mail message is, on the average, paid about equally by
the sender and the recipient (or their organizations). This is unlike other media such
as physical mail, telephone>
Transfer interrupted!
may also cost them in other specific ways like network bandwidth, disk space or
CPU usage. This is a fundamental economic reason why unsolicited e-mail
advertising is unwelcome (and is forbidden in many contexts).
28. Know how large a message you are sending. Including large files such as Postscript
files or programs may make your message so large that it cannot be delivered or at
least consumes excessive resources. A good rule of thumb would be not to send a
file larger than 50 Kilobytes. Consider file transfer as an alternative, or cutting the
file into smaller chunks and sending each as a separate message.
29. Don't send large amounts of unsolicited information to people.
30. If your mail system allows you to forward mail, beware the dreaded forwarding
loop. Be sure you haven't set up forwarding on several hosts so that a message sent
to you gets into an endless loop from one computer to the next to the next.
General Internet Relay Chat (IRC) Guidelines
IRC is a way of hooking up with other Scouts and Net users to exchange written comments
... live and in real time. To do this, you need IRC client software on your workstation, and
an IRC server to host your Chat. Once connected to the server, you join a channel, or
discussion group, which can include Scouts from all over the world. IRC channels may
hold discussions about anything under the sun. It is very important to follow the following
Netiquette guidelines while chatting:
1. It is wise to "listen" first to get to know whats being discussed on the channel
before jumping in.
2. It's not necessary to greet everyone on a channel or room personally. Usually one
"Hello" or the equivalent is enough. Using the automation features of your client to
greet people is not acceptable behavior.
3. Don't assume that people who you don't know will want to talk to you. If you feel
compelled to send private messages to people you don't know, then be willing to
accept gracefully the fact that they might be busy or simply not want to chat with
you.
4. Respect the guidelines of the group. Look for introductory materials for the group.
These may be on a related site.
5. Don't badger other users for personal information such as sex, age, or location.
After you have built an acquaintance with another user, these questions may be
more appropriate, but many people hesitate to give this information to people with
whom they are not familiar.
6. If a user is using a nickname alias or pseudonym, respect that user's desire for
anonymity. Even if you and that person are close friends, it is more courteous to use
his nickname. Do not use that person's real name online without permission.
Some Additional IRC Rules from ScoutLink
Violation of any of these rules, depending on severity, can result in anything from a verbal
warning, time bans or even k-lining an ISP from the server. These rules and regulations are
to protect ScoutLink, the channels and the users. Please note that all channels are logged.
1. Conduct - Please conduct yourselves according to the Scout Law, Oath/Promise.
Many problems can be avoided by keeping this in mind.
2. Idling - Channel sitting or idling is not permitted. People are here to talk to others.
There is nothing worse than trying to talk to someone who is not there.
3. Bots and Scripts - No unauthorized bots or scipts are permitted.
4. Sounds - No random wavs or midis are to be played on channels. They may be
played if they are part of the conversation, such as "hello.wav". If you wish to
shareyour sounds with others, #sounds is a channel designed for that. Inviteothers
into #sounds and have fun.
5. Language - No abusive or foul language will be permitted.
6. Flooding - No flooding by type, color or sound will be permitted.
7. Patch Trading - We realize that patch trading is a normal part of Scouting.
However, please keep your requests to a minimum and don't annoy everyone who
joins the channel. A DCC Chat request would be preferable. If enough interest is
shown, ScoutLink might create a trading channel.
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10. Personal Info - PLEASE! Do not give out your phone number or address on open
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World-Wide-Web Guidelines
Also known as the WWW, the W3, or most often simply as the Web, it originally
developed by CERN labs in Geneva, Switzerland. Continuing development of the Web is
overseen by the World Wide Web Consortium. The Web can be described (simply) as a
workstation/host (client/server) hypertext system for retrieving information across the
Internet. On the Web, everything is represented as hypertext (in HTML format) and
includes (hyper)links to other documents by their unique name or URL. The best way to
learn about the Web, however, is to try it for yourself!
1. Remember that all Websites belong to someone else. The people who pay the bills
get to make the rules governing their usage. Information may be free - or it may not
be! Be sure you check.
2. Know how file names work on your own system.
3. Do NOT assume that ANY information you find is up-to-date and/or accurate.
Remember that new technologies allow just about anyone to be a publisher, but not
all people have discovered the responsibilities which accompany publishing.
4. Remember that unless you are sure that security and authentication technology is in
use, that any information you submit to a system is being transmitted over the
Internet "in the clear", with no protection from "sniffers" or forgers.
5. Since the Internet spans the globe, remember that Information Services might
reflect culture and life-style markedly different from your own community.
6. When wanting information from a popular server, be sure to use a mirror server
that's close, if possible.
7. When you have trouble with a site and ask for help, be sure to provide as much
information as possible in order to help debug the problem.
8. When bringing up your own information service, such as a homepage, be sure to
check with your local system administrator to find what the local guidelines are in
affect.
9. Consider spreading out the system load on popular sites by avoiding "rush hour"
and logging in during off-peak times.
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Cub Scout Camping on a Submarine
"Cubs On Subs" - An Adventure
Overnighter !
The USS Pampanito - SS 383
The USS PAMPANITO is a World War II fleet submarine built in 1943. During the
war she made six patrols of the Pacific Ocean where she sank six enemy ships,
damaged four others, and ended the war with a total of over 27,000 tons of enemy
shipping sunk.
Following the war she was eventually transferred to The National Maritime Museum
Association where she is docked today in San Francisco, CA USA. Your Scouting
Unit can enjoy a unique camping experience aboard this submarine-museum; a
lasting memorial to the Submarine Service of the US Navy.
These pages are intended to assist Scout groups in the planning and execution of a
fun and educational camping experience aboard the Pampanito.
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A Virtual Tour of the
Pampanito
SS 383 - History & Specifications
Heroic action in WW II
Take an easychair tour!
Planning Your Overnighter
How To Get There From Anywhere!
Everything you need to know.
Maps and driving directions.
Arrival & the On-Board
Program
Our Photo Album
Pix from our June 98 cruise.
Parking, loading, and on-board fun!
About The Submarine - A Virtual Tour
( Use Browser "BACK" button to return here )
Besides an excellent unguided walking tour with remote control audio-wands, the
National Maritime Museum Association has developed a Web-based virtual tour
of the Pampanito. This tour is meant to give those people who cannot visit a WW
II submarine an idea of what these remarkable vessels are like, and is a must for
Scouting units planning a visit.
You board Pampanito amidships just aft of the conning tower and proceed aft
across the main deck to a ladder that leads to the after torpedo room. This
entry is not original and was added to accommodate visitors. Originally this area
contained the after torpedo hatch, a small hatch that was set down flush with the
main deck to allow torpedoes to be loaded into the after room. The museum
restoration team has also added a non-skid walkway and some additional
handrails for the safety of visitors. Aside from these slight modifications the
submarine is virtually as it was in 1945.
Once in the after torpedo room you will proceed forward through the other 9
compartments in the pressure hull of the submarine. They are as follows:
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Maneuvering Room - Where sub speed is controlled.
After Engine Room - The rear (after) engine room.
Forward Engine Room - The front (forward) engine room.
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Crew's Berthing - Where the crew sleeps.
Crew's Mess & Galley - Where the crew eats.
Control Room - The sub's 'brain-room.'
Conning Tower - Attack and steering center.
Forward Battery Compartment - Where the Officers meet, eat and
sleep.
Forward Torpedo Room - Torpedo room in the front.
In the forward torpedo room a ladder leads to the forward deck near the
conning tower and boat's armaments.
All of the compartments you pass through on the submarine have spaces below
that serve a variety of functions but are accessed only from the compartment
above. There is no continuous access through the submarine on the hold (lower)
deck. Below both torpedo rooms are main ballast tanks, below the maneuvering
room is the motor room, below the after engine room is the auxiliary engine,
below the forward engine room are small fuel tanks and spare parts storage,
below the crew's berthing and mess is the after battery and storage, below the
control room is the pump room and below officer's country is the forward battery.
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Map and Driving Instructions
The USS Pampanito is docked on the East side of Pier 45 in San Francisco, CA,
USA. This is located on the North shore of the city in the "Fisherman's Wharf"
area. On the map, both Pier 45 and the Pampanito's location are denoted by the
text "Fisherman's Wharf."
Once downloaded, the map will allow you to pan and zoom in or out for the
desired details. This map can be printed or e-mailed to others, and there is also
a link on the map page for "Driving Instructions."
[ Click Here to Display Map ]
For further information, please contact:
Thomas Richardson
(415) 775-1943.
To schedule your group, please contact:
Pampanito Reservations
(415) 292-6664
Or write to:
Pampanito Overnight Program
National Maritime Museum Association
45 Fisherman's Wharf
Post Office Box 470310
San Francisco, CA 94147-0310
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Camping, Cub Scout Style!
CAMPING FOR CUB SCOUTS
BEFORE YOU CAMP...
See the latest Cub Scout Outdoor policies in the BSA's "Outdoor
Program Guidlines for Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts," © 2001
(order BSA item #13-631)
Also, see the "Guide to Safe Scouting," especially Chapter I on Adult
Leadership and Chapter III on Camping.
Cub Family Camping Resources
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Cubs On Subs - An Adventure Overnighter
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What to Bring Family Camping
Adventure Overnight Camp
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Summer Camps
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This site is hosted by BSA Cub Scout Pack 215 in Walnut Creek, which is about 18 miles
east of San Francisco, CA in the USA. We are in the Meridian District of the Mount Diablo
Silverado Council, and we are chartered by The Palmer School.
The focus of our Web-site is to publish Cub Scouting Program resources for Cub Scout
Leaders, parents of Cubs and/or Cub-aged boys, and for our Scouting friends around the
World. We hope you enjoy your visit!
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Chartered Organization Representative Roles and Responsibilities
The Chartered Organization Representative
Qualifications:
If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agrees to abide
by the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of
America, and to subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least
21 years of age, and is a member of the chartered organization other than the
unit leader or assistant unit leader. Is appointed by the chartered organization to
serve as its official Scouting representative and is registered as an adult leader
of the BSA.
Responsibilities:
The chartered organization representative's responsibilities are to
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Help select the right leadership for the unit.
Encourage unit leaders and committee members to take training.
Promote well-planned unit programs.
Serve as a liaison between the units and the organization.
Organize enough units.
Promote the recruiting of new members.
See that boys transition from unit to unit.
Help with the charter renewal.
Suggest Good Turns for the organization.
Encourage the unit committee to hold meetings.
Cultivate organization leaders.
Encourage outdoor program activities.
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Emphasize advancement and recognition.
Utilize district help and promote the use of district personnel and
materials.
Use approved unit finance policies.
Encourage recognition of leaders.
Cultivate resources to support the organization.
Represent the organization at the council level.
The chartered organization representative is the direct contact between the pack
and the chartered organization. This individual is also the organization's contact
with the district committee and the local council. The chartered organization
representative may become a member of the district committee and is a voting
member of the council. If the chartered organization has more than one unit. one
representative serves them all.
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The Pack Committee Chair
Qualifications:
21 years of age, is appointed by the chartered organization and registered as an
adult leader of the BSA. Is a person of good character, familiar with organization
procedures, with a deep concern for the pack's success. Preferably is a member
of the chartered organization, respected in the community, who shows the
willingness and ability to be the Cubmaster's chief adviser.
Responsibilities:
The pack committee chair's job is to
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Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization
representative, keeping this key person informed of the needs of the pack
that must be brought to the attention of the organization or the district.
Report to the chartered organization to cultivate harmonious relations.
Confer with the Cubmaster on policy matters relating to Cub Scouting and
the chartered organization.
Supervise pack committee operation by
1. Calling and presiding at pack leaders' meetings.
2. Assigning duties to committee members.
3. Planning for pack charter review, roundup, and re-registration.
4. Approving bills before payment by the pack treasurer.
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Conduct the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders'
meetings.
Complete pack committee Fast Start Training and Basic Leader Training
for the position.
Ask the committee to assist with recommendations for Cubmaster,
assistant Cubmasters, Tiger Cub Den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders,
and Webelos den leaders, as needed.
Recognize the need for more dens, and see that new dens are formed as
needed.
Work with the chartered organization representative to provide adequate
and safe facilities for pack meetings.
Cooperate with the Cubmaster on council-approved money-earning
projects so the pack can earn money for materials and equipment.
Manage finances through adequate financial records.
Maintain adequate pack records and take care of pack property.
If the Cubmaster is unable to serve, assume active direction of the pack
until a successor is recruited and registered.
Appoint a committee member or other registered adult to be responsible
for Youth Protection training.
Provide a training program for adult family members.
Develop and maintain strong pack-troop relationships, sharing with the
troop committee the need for graduations into the troop.
Work closely with the unit commissioner and other pack and troop leaders
in bringing about a smooth transition of Webelos Scouts into the troop.
Help bring families together at joint activities for Webelos dens (or packs)
and Boy Scout troops. Support the policies of the BSA.
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Pack Committee Roles and Responsibilities
The Pack Committee Members' Role
THE PACK COMMITTEE
Every pack is under the supervision of a pack committee. This committee consists of
a minimum of three members, each of whom meets these requirements: If residing
in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agrees to abide by the Scout
Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and to
subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is of good character, is 21
years of age or older, is selected by the chartered organization, and is registered as
an adult leader of the BSA. One of these is designated as pack committee chair.
Obviously, with a committee of three, members must assume responsibility for more
areas of service than with a committee of seven or more, where the responsibilities
can be divided among the members. Although packs can and do operate with a
minimum of three committee members, experience has shown that a larger
committee generally ensures a stronger, more stable pack and is better able to
perform all the required functions to ensure a successful pack program. It is also a
way of involving more pack families in meaningful service to the pack.
These pages contain the roles and responsibilities of each of the necessary Pack
Committee functions.
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Regardless of the size of the pack committee, these responsibilities must be
performed:
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Make recommendations to the chartered organization for final approval of
pack leadership.
Recruit the Cubmaster and one or more assistant Cubmasters, with the
chartered organization's approval.
Provide adequate and safe facilities for pack meetings.
Coordinate the pack's program and the chartered organization's program
through the chartered organization representative.
Help with pack charter renewal.
Help stimulate the interest of adult family members through proper
programming.
Supervise finances and equipment.
Work closely with the Cubmaster.
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Ensure that all Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts receive a
year-round, quality program.
Complete pack committee Fast Start Training and Basic Leader Training
for the position.
Conduct, with the help of the Cubmaster, periodic training for parents and
guardians.
Cooperate with other Scouting units.
A strong pack committee will have individual members assigned to such areas
as record keeping and correspondence, finances, advancement, training, public
relations, and membership and re-registration. The pack committee chair
decides how the responsibilities should be divided and gives committee
members assignments. Here are details of the various pack committee
functions.
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PACK SECRETARY
Keep informed of all Cub Scouting literature, materials, records, and forms to
help leaders function effectively. Help new den leaders by telling them what
resources are available.
Acquaint den leaders with the contents of the Pack Record Book so that they will
know how to supply the information that should be recorded there.
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Maintain up-to-date information on membership, leadership, attendance,
and advancement in the Pack Record Book.
Maintain an inventory of pack property.
Handle correspondence for the pack. This may include writing letters of
appreciation and requests for reservations, or ordering supplies through
the local council service center.
Keep notes on business conducted at pack leaders' meetings. Record
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Notify leaders of pack leaders' meetings and other activities.
Provide den leaders with records and forms for meetings.
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PACK TREASURER
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Help the pack committee and Cubmaster establish a sound financial
program for the pack with a pack budget plan.
Open or maintain a bank account in the pack's name and arrange for all
transactions to be signed by any two of the Cubmaster, pack committee
chair, secretary, or treasurer.
Approve all budget expenditures. Check all disbursements against budget
allowances, and pay bills by check. The pack committee chair should
approve bills before payment.
Collect dues from den leaders at the pack leaders' meeting, preferably 'in
sealed den dues envelopes. Open envelopes in the presence of den
leaders. Give receipts for these funds, and deposit the money in the bank
account.
Keep up-to-date financial records. Enter all income and expenditures
under the proper budget item in the finance section of the Pack Record
Book. Credit each Cub Scout with payment of dues. From time to time,
compare the records with those of the den leaders to make sure they
agree. Give leadership in developing a coordinated record-keeping
system in the pack.
Be responsible for thrift training within the pack. Encourage each den
leader to explain the pack financial plan to each boy and his family so that
boys will accept responsibility for paying dues and family members will be
alert to opportunities for boys to earn dues money and develop habits of
thrift.
On the request of den leaders, sympathetically counsel with a boy who
does not pay dues, determine the reason, and encourage regular
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and pack committee so that the boy can earn dues.
Periodically report on the pack's financial condition at the monthly pack
leaders' meeting. Make regular monthly reports to the pack committee at
the pack leaders' meeting, and report to the chartered organization as
often as desirable on the financial condition of the pack.
Provide petty cash needed by leaders. Keep a record of expenditures.
Guide the pack in conducting council-approved pack money-earning
projects.
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PACK ADVANCEMENT CHAIR
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Have a working knowledge of the Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos
Scout advancement plans.
Help plan and conduct induction and advancement recognition
ceremonies.
Arrange for Tiger Cub graduation ceremonies with the Cubmaster and
Tiger Cub den leader.
Train parents, guardians, and pack committee members in ways to
stimulate Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout advancement.
Arrange for Webelos graduation ceremonies with the Cubmaster,
Webelos den leader, and Scoutmaster.
Promote the use of Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout den
advancement charts to record advancement in the den and as an
incentive for advancement.
Promote the use of den doodles as a stimulus for advancement.
Collect den advancement reports at pack leaders' meetings for use when
ordering badges and insignia from the local council service center.
Promote Boys' Life magazine as an aid to advancement.
Help build or obtain advancement equipment for use in making
advancement ceremonies more effective.
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Stimulate pack service projects in the chartered organization, school, and
community.
Promote family participation in all pack events, such as blue and gold
banquets, pack picnics, and other special events.
Urge pack participation in appropriate programs of the chartered
organization, such as the worship service on Scout Sunday or Scout
Sabbath if the organization is a church or synagogue and Cub Scouts are
members.
Suggest ways of showing interest in the chartered organization's overall
program.
Publicize and promote pack participation in Scouting Anniversary Week
activities.
Circulate Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout recruiting fliers and
leaflets to invite boys to join. Work with the pack committee to promote
new membership. Let the people in the neighborhood know that a Cub
Scout pack is available.
Consider using a monthly or quarterly pack newsletter to inform families of
pack plans, guide new parents and guardians in pack policies, and create
a feeling of unity among members of the pack family.
Provide pack announcements for regular release in the official bulletins,
newsletters, Web sites, etc., of your chartered organization.
Make use of the news media in publicizing pack events.
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PACK OUTINGS CHAIR
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Help the Cubmaster plan and arrange for outdoor activities.
Arrange for property, fire, and tour permits when required.
Locate new picnic areas.
Arrange for safe transportation when needed.
Plan first aid for emergencies.
Help Webelos den leaders plan Webelos overnight campouts. Help
arrange for equipment, as needed.
Arrange for Safe Swim Defense implementation for all outings involving
swimming.
Plan outings to help pack and dens qualify for the National Summertime
Pack Award.
Help inform parents and guardians about opportunities for family camping.
Ensure that at least one adult has completed Basic Adult Leader Outdoor
Orientation (BALOO) (see Chapter 33, "Cub Scout Camping" in the Cub
Leader Book) before any pack campout.
Help promote day camp and resident camp opportunities.
Be aware of BSA health and safety requirements and see that they are
implemented.
Know and carry out BSA outdoor program policy related to Cub Scouting.
Review all activities to ensure that unit leaders comply with BSA policies
in the Guide to Safe Scouting.
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PACK MEMBERSHIP AND RE-REGISTRATION CHAIR
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Prepare re-registration papers and an annual report to the chartered
organization. Secure signatures and registration fees for the coming year.
Ask the chartered organization representative to submit a charter
application and annual report to the chartered organization for approval.
Arrange for periodic uniform inspections with the unit commissioner. At
least a month before charter expiration, also arrange for the annual
membership inventory, a uniform inspection, and the annual charter
review meeting.
Help the Cubmaster and chartered organization representative plan and
conduct the formal charter presentation.
Conduct an annual census of boys in the chartered organization for
systematic recruitment. Work with pack committee members to promote
recruitment plans.
Visit new families in their homes. Review with them the Bobcat
requirements and "Parent Guide" in their son's handbook. Emphasize the
part that the family plays in their son's advancement. Stress
parent/guardian participation at all pack functions and see that new
families are introduced and feel welcome at pack meetings.
Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee to develop and carry out a
plan for year-round membership growth.
Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee to see -that eligible Tiger
Cubs transition into a Wolf den at the appropriate time. -that eligible Wolf
Cub Scouts or 9-year-old Cub Scouts transition into a Bear den at the
appropriate time. -that eligible Bear Cub Scouts or 10-year-old Cub
Scouts transition into a Webelos den at the appropriate time. -that
Webelos Scouts and parents or guardians have a smooth transition into a
Boy Scout troop.
Work with the Cubmaster in following up on former pack members who
are now Boy Scouts and potential den chiefs.
Follow up on Cub Scout dropouts to help return them to full, active
membership.
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PACK FRIENDS OF SCOUTING (FOS) CHAIR
Some councils rely heavily on units to raise Friends of Scouting (FOS) funds.
The following functions need to be performed:
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Build an organization to enroll family members and Cub Scout leaders in
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Enroll as a Friend of Scouting.
For every five families in the pack, recruit one person as an enroller.
Attend an FOS kickoff meeting.
Enroll each enroller as a Friend of Scouting.
Train enrollees.
Conduct report meetings.
Follow up until all FOS cards have been accounted for.
Give recognition to contributors and enrollees.
Work closely with the pack committee on public relations for FOS.
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Cubmaster Roles and Responsibilities
The Cubmaster Role
Qualifications:
21 years of age, is of good moral character, and is interested in working with
boys. Does not need to be an expert in all Cub Scout activities but should be a
leader who is able to communicate well with adults as well as boys. Should be
able to delegate responsibilities and set a good example through behavior,
attitude, and uniform. Should believe in the values and purposes of Cub
Scouting. Preferably a member of the chartered organization. Selected and
appointed by the pack committee with the approval of the chartered
organization, and registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities:
The Cubmaster's responsibilities are to
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Conduct a pack program according to the policies of the BSA.
Complete Cubmaster Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic
Leader Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
Plan and help carry out the Cub Scout program in the pack. This includes
leading the monthly pack meeting, with the help of other leaders.
Help the pack committee with a year-round recruitment plan for recruiting
boys into Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouting, and Webelos Scouting.
Know about and use the appropriate and available literature, including
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Webelos Leader Guide.
See that the pack program, leaders, and Cub Scouts positively reflect the
interests and objectives of the chartered organization and the BSA.
Work with the pack committee on (1) program ideas, (2) selecting and
recruiting adult leaders, and (3) establishing a budget plan.
Guide and support den leaders. See that they receive the required training
for their positions.
Help organize Webelos dens and encourage graduation into a Boy Scout
troop.
Help establish and maintain good relationships with Boy Scout troops.
Maintain good relationships with parents and guardians. Seek their
support and include them in activities. Involve male relatives such as
uncles and grandfathers so that Cub Scouts will have additional male role
models.
See that Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts receive a quality,
year-round program filled with fun and activities that qualify the dens and
pack for the National Summertime Pack Award.
Guide Cub Scouts in goodwill and conservation projects.
See that the responsibilities specified for the assistant Cubmaster are
carried out.
Help the pack committee chair conduct the annual pack program planning
conference and the monthly pack leaders' meetings.
Work as a team with the pack committee chair to cultivate, educate, and
motivate all pack leaders and parents or guardians in Cub Scouting.
Take part in the charter review meeting and annual charter presentation
ceremony.
Request den chiefs for all dens and, after selection, see that they are
trained. Recognize the den chiefs at pack meetings.
Conduct an impressive graduation ceremony for Tiger Cubs.
Meet with the unit commissioner, Webelos den leader, and Scoutmaster
to establish plans for the Webelos Scouts' transition to Boy Scouting.
Help plan and conduct impressive Webelos graduation ceremonies
involving parents and guardians, the Scoutmaster, the Webelos den chief,
the Webelos den leader, and the troop junior leaders.
Conduct impressive Arrow of Light Award ceremonies.
Encourage high advancement standards from all Cub Scouts.
Help bring families together at joint activities for Webelos dens (or packs)
and Boy Scout troops.
Support the policies of the BSA.
In general, the Cubmaster (sometimes referred to as the unit
leader) is the guiding hand behind the work of other pack leaders
and serves as program adviser to the pack committee. He or she is
a recruiter, supervisor, director, planner, and motivator of other
leaders.
The Cubmaster's main responsibilities are to
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Cub Scout den leaders, Webelos den leaders, den chiefs,
and pack committee chair and members to make sure that
all dens are functioning well.
Plan the den and pack programs with the help of other
leaders.
Lead the monthly pack meeting with the help of others.
Involve all dens in some way.
Coordinate the total Cub Scout program in the pack.
Everything that the Cubmaster does is aimed at helping the individual boy.
Securing strong leaders, planning den and pack activities, advising other leaders
and adult family members-these are all ways in which the Cubmaster affects the
kind of Cub Scouting each boy in the pack is offered. The Cubmaster directly
influences the lives of individual boys by keeping in mind that boys can become
better through Cub Scouting.
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Assistant Cubmaster Roles and Responsibilities
The Assistant Cubmaster Role
Every pack should have at least one assistant Cubmaster. In most packs, two or
three will be helpful, allowing, the Cubmaster to divide responsibilities.
Qualifications:
18 years of age, has good moral character, and is interested in working with
boys. At least one assistant Cubmaster should be able to replace the
Cubmaster's position in case of an emergency. The assistant Cubmaster is
recommended by the Cubmaster, approved by the pack committee and
chartered organization, and registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities:
An assistant Cubmaster's responsibilities (as designated by the Cubmaster) are
to
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Help the Cubmaster as needed. Be ready to fill in for the Cubmaster, if
necessary.
Complete Cubmaster Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic
Participate in pack meetings.
Supervise den chiefs and see that they are trained.
Conduct the monthly den chief planning meeting for all den leaders,
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assistant den leaders, and den chiefs to plan and coordinate weekly den
meetings and pack meeting participation.
Work with neighborhood troops that supply den chiefs and into which
Webelos Scouts may graduate.
Help inform pack leaders of training opportunities and arrange for them to
attend training sessions.
Work with the pack committee to develop and promote an ongoing plan
for recruiting new boys.
Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee on pack re-registration.
Help with pack activities, such as dinners, derbies, bike safety workshops,
service projects, etc.
Work with the pack committee on outings to see that the pack and dens
qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award.
Participate in the annual pack program planning conference and pack
leaders' meetings.
Promote the religious emblems program.
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Pack Trainer Roles and Responsibilities
The Pack Trainer Role
Qualifications:
If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agrees to abide by
the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of
21 years of age, and is registered with the BSA as a pack trainer. It is
recommended that the pack trainer have at least one year of experience in a
leadership position in Cub Scouting, preferably as a Cub Scout or Webelos den
leader. Pack trainers should be trained at a district or council trainer development
conference. The pack committee selects the pack trainer with the approval of the
chartered organization. For new packs and those lacking experienced leaders, an
experienced leader from the district training team or another pack may be
appointed as pack trainer until the new leaders gain experience.
Responsibilities:
The pack trainer is responsible for
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Conducting orientation of new families and pack leaders. (See Chapter 10
of the Cub Scout Leader Book, "Den and Pack Management.")
Training each new leader and pack committee member for his or her
specific position, using material provided by the BSA.
Helping with Unit Leadership Enhancements during pack leaders' meetings.
Conducting other training as designated by the district and/or council.
Encouraging pack leaders to attend ongoing training, such as roundtable,
pow wow or University of Scouting, outdoor training, Youth Protection
training, and Wood Badge.
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Keeping track of pack training records.
The goal of the pack trainer is to have 100 percent of the pack leadership trained
in their position responsibilities. New leaders and adult family members should
receive orientation within one week of joining the pack, and leaders should receive
position-specific training within 30 days.
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Tiger Cub Den Leader Roles and Responsibilities
The Tiger Cub Den Leader Role
Qualifications:
21 years of age and of good moral character. Should be interested in and enjoy
working with boys and be able to work with adults. Should be an expefienced
leader, but may be a parent or guardian of a boy in the den. Recommended by
the Cubmaster after consultation with the parents and guardians of the Tiger
Cubs involved, and approved by the pack committee and chartered organization.
Registered as an adult leader of BSA.
Responsibilities:
The Tiger Cub den leader's responsibilities are to
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Give leadership in carrying out the pack program in the den.
Complete Tiger Cub den leader Fast Start Training and position-specific
Basic Leader Training. Attend monthly roundtable meetings.
Lead the den in its participation at pack meetings.
Serve as den host or hostess for family members at the pack meetings.
Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders.
Help the Cubmaster (or assistant Cubmaster) and pack committee to
recruit new boys.
Coordinate shared leadership among the Tiger Cub adult partners in the
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Ensure that each Tiger Cub and his adult partner have the opportunity to
be the host team, planning and executing the den activities, rotating
responsibilities monthly.
Make pack and den resources available to the host team, ensuring the
completion of the den component of the Tiger Cub advancement
requirements.
Use Boys' Life and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout Program Helps, the
Tiger Cub Handbook, and other Cub Scouting literature as sources for
program ideas.
Keep accurate records of den dues and attendance. Collect weekly den
dues (optional) and turn them in to the pack treasurer at the monthly pack
leaders' meetings.
Maintain a friendly relationship with the Tiger Cubs and their adult
partners.
Encourage Tiger Cubs to earn advancement awards. Keep accurate
advancement records and see that the boys receive recognition for their
achievements.
Stimulate the Tiger Cubs' imaginations on the program theme for the
month, and work with the adult partners to prepare boys for participation
in pack meetings.
Promote the religious emblems program, as available to Tiger Cubs.
Help the den and pack earn the National Summertime Pack Award.
Take part in the annual pack program planning conference and pack
leaders' meetings.
Help set a good example for the boys through behavior, attitude, and
proper uniforming.
Help the Cubmaster or assistant Cubmaster provide a meaningful
recognition ceremony for the transition of Tiger Cub dens as they enter
Wolf dens at the end of the Tiger Cub year.
Throughout the year, keep in mind the transition goal of moving the boys
to the next level in Cub Scouting.
The main responsibilities of the Tiger Cub den leader can be
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Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure that
their den is an active and successful part of the pack.
Coordinate shared leadership among the Tiger Cub adult
partners, ensuring that all adult partners help plan, conduct,
and prepare for den meetings and Go See It outings on a
rotating basis and that the den activities provide
advancement opportunities for the boys in the den.
Attend pack leaders' meetings.
Lead the den at the monthly pack activity.
Ensure the transition of Tiger Cubs into a Wolf den at the
end of the year.
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The Cub Scout Den Leader Role
Qualifications:
working with boys and be able to work with adults. May be a parent or guardian
of a boy in the den. Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with
parents and guardians of the Cub Scouts involved, and approved by the pack
committee and chartered organization. Registered as an adult leader of the
BSA.
Responsibilities:
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Give leadership in carrying out the pack program in the den.
Complete Cub Scout den leader Fast Start Training and position-specific
Basic Leader Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
Lead the den in its participation at pack meetings. Serve as den host or
hostess for den family members at pack meetings.
Help the Cubmaster (or assistant Cubmaster) and pack committee recruit
new boys throughout the year.
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Help train the den chief and guide him in working with Cub Scouts. See
that he receives recognition for his efforts at den and pack meetings.
Attend the monthly den chief planning meeting for den leaders, assistant
den leaders, and den chiefs.
With the assistant den leader, meet with the den chief and let him help
plan den meetings and den activities; allow him to serve as den activities
assistant.
Provide meaningful jobs for the denner and assistant denner so that they
can learn responsibility and gain satisfaction from their efforts.
Use Boys' Life and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout Program Helps, the
boys' handbooks, and other Cub Scouting literature as sources for
program ideas.
Collect weekly den dues and turn them in to the pack treasurer at the
monthly pack leaders' meetings. Keep accurate records of den dues and
attendance.
Maintain a friendly relationship with Cub Scouts; encourage them to earn
advancement awards. Keep accurate advancement records and see that
boys receive recognition for their achievements.
Stimulate the Cub Scouts' imaginations on the program theme for the
month and help the den prepare its stunts and exhibits for the pack
meeting.
Help the den and pack earn the National Summertime Pack Award.
Help establish a close working relationship with the assistant den leader
and den chief, functioning as a den leadership team.
Develop and maintain a good working relationship and open
communication with den families. Use their talents to help enrich the den
program. Hold den adults' meetings as often as needed to get acquainted
with family members and strengthen den operation.
Involve den fathers, uncles, and grandfathers in outings and other den
activities so that boys will have additional male role models.
See that a leader is available for all den meetings and activities. Call on
the assistant den leader to fill in when necessary.
leaders' meetings.
Help set a good example for the boys through behavior, attitude, and
proper uniforming.
The main responsibilities of the Cub Scout den leader can be
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Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings with the
assistant den leader and den chief.
Attend the pack leaders' meetings.
Lead the den at the monthly pack activity.
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The Assistant Cub Scout Den Leader Role
Each den should have at least one assistant den leader, and more if needed.
Qualifications:
IS years of age and of good moral character, and is able to perform the duties
assigned by the den leader. Should be able to fill in for the den leader in case of
an emergency. Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with the den
leader, parents, and guardians of the Cub Scouts involved, and approved by the
pack committee and chartered organization. Registered as an adult leader of the
BSA.
Responsibilities:
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Carry out the duties assigned by the den leader.
Be ready to fill in for the den leader in case of an emergency.
Help establish a close working relationship with the den leader and den
chief, functioning with them as a den leadership team.
Complete Cub Scout den leader Fast Start Training and position-specific
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Basic Leader Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
Attend pack meetings and help as needed.
leaders' meetings.
Attend the monthly den chief planning meeting for den leaders, assistant
The assistant Cub Scout den leader shares the work of the Cub Scout den
leader and may be called upon to serve as a family contact or record keeper, or
to handle other details of den operation.
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Webelos Den Leader Roles and Responsibilities
The Webelos Den Leader Role
Qualifications:
working with boys and able to work with adults. May be a parent or guardian of
one of the boys in the den. Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation
with parents or guardians of the Webelos Scouts involved, and approved by the
pack committee and chartered organization. Registered as an adult leader of the
BSA.
Responsibilities:
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Give leadership to planning and carrying out a year-round program of
activities for the Webelos den to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
Complete Webelos den leader Fast Start Training, position specific Basic
Leader Training, and Webelos Den Leader Outdoor Training. Attend
monthly roundtables.
Lead the den in its participation at the monthly pack meetings.
Help establish a close working relationship with the assistant Webelos
den leader and Webelos den chief, functioning with them as a den
leadership team.
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Help the Cubmaster and pack committee recruit new Webelos Scouts.
Help train the Webelos den chief and guide him in working with Webelos
Scouts. Attend Den Chief Training with him. See that he receives
recognition for his efforts at den and pack meetings.
Attend the monthly den chief planning meeting for den leaders. assistant
With the assistant Webelos den leader, meet with the Webelos den chief,
and let him help plan Webelos den meetings and activities. Give him
meaningful assignments.
Provide worthwhile tasks for the Webelos denner so that he can assume
some responsibility and gain satisfaction from his efforts.
Use Boys' Life and Scouting magazines and the Webelos Leader Guide
as resources for program ideas and information.
Instill Scouting's spirit and moral values through personal example,
ceremonies, and meaningful activities such as service projects.
Collect den dues and turn them in to the pack treasurer at the pack
leaders' meeting. Keep accurate records of den dues and attendance.
Encourage Webelos Scouts to advance. Maintain high advancement
standards. Keep accurate advancement records and see that the boys are
promptly recognized for their achievements.
With the help of the Cubmaster, pack committee, and unit commissioner,
determine one or more neighborhood Boy Scout troops into which
Webelos Scouts may be graduated, and establish a good working
relationship with those troops. Try to graduate every Webelos Scout into a
troop.
Work with the Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmaster to plan and
conduct meaningful joint activities.
Work with the Cubmaster to see that impressive graduation ceremonies
are conducted in the pack. Invite the Scoutmaster and troop leaders to
take part.
Ask qualified people, including adult family members, to serve as activity
badge counselors.
Encourage parents or guardians of Webelos Scouts to help plan and carry
out overnight campouts and other outdoor activities. Work with the troop
assistant Scoutmaster or Scoutmaster to arrange for the loan of troop
equipment for joint Webelos den-troop activities.
Help the den and the pack earn the National Summertime Pack Award.
Have a plan to ensure that a leader is available for all Webelos den
meetings and activities. Call on the assistant Webelos den leader to fill in,
as needed.
Participate in the annual pack program planning conference and the
monthly pack leaders' meetings.
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needs of the Webelos den.
The responsibilities of the Webelos den leader can be summarized
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the den is an active and successful part of the pack.
Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings with the
assistant and den chief.
Attend pack leaders' meetings.
Lead the den at the pack meetings and activities.
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The Assistant Webelos Den Leader Role
Every Webelos den should have at least one assistant den leader.
Qualifications:
If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agrees to abide by the
Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and
to subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least 18 years of age, is of
good moral character, and is able to perform the duties assigned by the Webelos den
leader. Should be able to fill in for the Webelos den leader in case of an emergency.
Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with the Webelos den leader and
parents or guardians of the Webelos Scouts involved, and approved by the pack
committee and chartered organization. Registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities:
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Help the Webelos den leader as needed and carry out the duties assigned by the
Webelos den leader. Be ready to fill in for the den leader in case of an emergency.
Help establish and maintain a close working relationship with the Webelos den
leader and Webelos den chief, functioning with them as a den leadership team.
Help establish and maintain good relationships with neighborhood Boy Scout
troops into which Webelos Scouts will graduate.
Complete Webelos den leader Fast Start Training, position specific Basic Leader
Training, and Webelos Den Leader Outdoor Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
Attend monthly pack meetings and help as needed.
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leaders' meetings.
Attend the monthly den chief planning meeting for den leaders, assistant den
leaders, and den chiefs.
The assistant Webelos den leader shares the work of the Webelos den leader and may
be called upon to handle various details of den operation.
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Cub Scout Den Chief Roles and Responsibilities
The Cub Scout Den Chief Role
Den Chief Braid
Den Chief Award Braid
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Qualifications:
Be an older Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer who has been a Boy
Scout, ideally at least First Class rank. Preferably a former Cub Scout.
Selected by the senior patrol leader and Scoutmaster, Varsity Scout
Coach, or Venturing Advisor at the request of the Cubmaster. Approved
by the Cubmaster and pack committee for recommendation to the den
leader. Registered as a youth member of a troop, team, or crew.
Responsibilities:
The Cub Scout den chief's responsibilities are to
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Know the purposes of Cub Scouting.
Help Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
Serve as the activities assistant at den meetings.
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Set a good example through attitude and uniforming.
Be a friend to the boys in the den.
Help lead weekly den meetings.
Help the den in its part of the monthly pack meeting.
Know the importance of the monthly theme and pack meeting
plans.
Meet regularly with the den leader to review den and pack
meeting plans. Meet as needed with adult members of the den,
pack, and troop.
Receive training from the den leader (and Cubmaster or assistant
Cubmaster) and attend Den Chief Training.
Encourage Cub Scouts to become Webelos Scouts when they
are eligible.
Help the denner and assistant denner to be leaders.
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The Webelos Den Chief Role
Webelos Chief Braid
Den Chief Award Braid
Qualifications:
Be an older, experienced Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer who has
been a Boy Scout. Selected by the senior patrol leader and
Scoutmaster, Varsity Scout Coach, or Venturing Advisor at the request
of the Cubmaster or Webelos den leader. Preferably a former Cub
Scout; ideally at least First Class rank. Approved by the Cubmaster and
pack committee for recommendation to the Webelos den leader.
Registered as a youth member of a troop, team, or crew.
Responsibilities:
The Webelos den chief's responsibilities are to
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Know the purposes of Cub Scouting.
Help Webelos Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
Serve as the activities assistant at Webelos den meetings.
Set a good example through attitude and uniforming.
Be a friend to the boys in the Webelos den.
Help lead weekly den meetings.
Help the Webelos den in its part of the monthly pack meeting.
Meet regularly with the Webelos den leader to review den
meeting plans.
Help Webelos den leaders as requested.
Help Webelos Scouts in their work with activity badge counselors.
Help the Webelos denner and assistant denner to be leaders.
Receive training from the den leader (and Cubmaster or assistant
Cubmaster) and attend Den Chief Training.
Help with Webelos overnight campouts and other outdoor
experiences.
Help with joint Webelos Scout-Boy Scout activities.
Keep in contact with the assistant Scoutmaster in the troop.
Help the assistant Scoutmaster and Cubmaster plan graduation
ceremonies for Webelos Scouts.
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The Cub and Webelos Denners Role
CUB SCOUT DENNER
The Cub Scout denner is a den member elected by the den for a short period,
usually one or two months. His responsibilities are determined by the den leader
and den chief. This might include helping to set up the den meeting place and
cleanup; helping with games, ceremonies, tricks, and puzzles; leading a song; or
acting as den cheerleader. He should be given meaningful responsibilities and
recognition to help him learn how to be a leader, so all boys will look forward to
their turn as denner. (The short term of office is to give all boys the opportunity
to serve. The shoulder cord is worn on the left shoulder.)
CUB SCOUT ASSISTANT DENNER
The Cub Scout assistant denner is a den member elected by the den for a short
term of office, coinciding with the denner's term. He assists the denner, and
usually becomes denner for the next term.
WEBELOS SCOUT DENNER
The Webelos Scout denner is a Webelos Scout who has been elected by secret
ballot by the Webelos den for a short term of office, usually three to six months.
His responsibilities are determined by the Webelos den leader and Webelos den
chief, and might include such things as leading ceremonies, preparing
equipment, setting up the meeting room, greeting new boys and helping them
get acquainted, assisting with tricks and puzzles, or other worthwhile tasks.
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WEBELOS SCOUT ASSISTANT DENNER
The Webelos Scout assistant denner is a den member elected by the den for a
short term of office, to coincide with the Webelos Scout denner's term. He
assists the denner, and usually becomes Webelos Scout denner for the next
term.
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The Activity Badge Counselor Role
"Activity Badge Counselor's
Know Their Subjects!"
Qualifications:
The activity badge counselor may be an adult family member of a Webelos
Scout, a pack leader, a teacher, a coach, or another adult qualified to teach one
or more activity badges to Webelos Scouts. This is usually a temporary position
and is not a registered BSA position.
Responsibilities:
The activity badge counselor's responsibilities are to
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Provide activity badge instruction at Webelos den meetings, as requested
by the Webelos den leader. This could include, for instance, providing
resources and instruction on model building, leading field trips, or
providing instruction and help on collections and specimens, depending
on the activity badge requirements. The service usually extends over
three or four den meetings for each badge.
Be familiar with the Webelos Scout Book in presenting activity badge
information and approving requirements.
Help Webelos Scouts gain self-confidence in completing projects and in
dealing with adults.
Follow the Webelos den time schedule for activity badge instruction.
Help recruit other activity badge counselors.
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Troop Webelos Resource Person Roles and Responsibilities
The Troop Webelos Resource Person Role
The troop Webelos resource person is an adult leader in the Boy Scout troop
who may have personal knowledge about areas that would assist with work in
Webelos activity badges. This leader may become a valuable resource person
to the Webelos den leaders as he or she may know people, skills, and other
resources related to the badges. The Webelos resource person is appointed by
the Boy Scout troop to serve as the liaison between the troop and Webelos
dens.
Qualifications:
Be a registered adult in the troop, usually the assistant Scoutmaster for new
Scouts. May have personal knowledge in teaching Boy Scouting skills, but
equally importantly, should know where to secure resource people to help with
Webelos activity badges and other projects. Is appointed by the Boy Scout troop
to serve as the liaison between the troop and Webelos den or dens.
Responsibilities:
The troop Webelos resource person's responsibilities are to
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Work closely with the Webelos den leader to use the supportive talents,
equipment, and know-how of the troop to help prepare Webelos Scouts
and their families for a good Boy Scouting experience.
Help schedule joint activities each quarter for Webelos dens (or packs)
and Boy Scout troops.
Help recruit, train, and inspire a qualified Webelos den chief.
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Help plan and conduct joint activities.
Arrange for the loan of troop equipment for Webelos overnight campouts,
as needed.
Occasionally attend Webelos den meetings, particularly those that involve
work or planning related to Boy Scouting,
Work with the Webelos den leader to ensure exciting graduation
ceremonies.
Help recruit activity badge counselors.
Help establish and maintain a good working relationship between the
troop and pack.
Help ensure the smooth transition of Webelos Scouts into the Boy Scout
troop.
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Cub Leader Award Program Overview
OVERVIEW
Special awards are available for Cub Scout leaders who complete training,
tenure, and performance requirements. These awards are presented by the
local council. All of the awards require the completion of Fast Start Training,
Basic Leader Training for the position, Youth Protection training, and
participation in roundtables or a pow wow or University of Scouting. Some
require additional supplemental training. One or two years of registered
service in the appropriate position is a requirement for each award, and
tenure used for one award may not be used for another.
Embroidered square knots are worn to represent awards.
1. Cubmaster Award: Blue square knot on a yellow background.
2. Cub Scouter Award: Blue and gold square knot on a blue background.
3. Tiger Cub Den Leader Award: Orange and black square knot on a
yellow background.
4. Cub Scout Den Leader Award: Gold square knot on a blue
background.
5. Webelos Den Leader Award: Gold square knot on a yellow
background.
The requirements for these awards are explained in detail in chapter 25-1 of
the Cub Scout Leader Book (No. 33221B ©2001) and in the publication
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Cub Leader Award Program Overview
Leadership Training Committee Guide (No. 34169E). As Cub Scout leaders
are in the process of earning these awards, they keep track of the
requirements they complete. They should check with their local council on
the application process for receiving the award.
Remember: Dates of service used to earn one key or award cannot be used
to earn another key or award.
Note: Download a copy of the progress records (Adobe Acrobat Reader
required) for each Cub Scout leader recognition award here:
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Cubmaster Progress Record
Cub Scouter Progress Record
Tiger Cub Den Leader Progress Record
Den Leader Progress Record
Webelos Den Leader Progress Record
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Cubmaster Award Requirements and Insignia
THE CUBMASTER AWARD
OVERVIEW
This award is available to Cubmasters that complete the training, tenure, and
performance requirements as outlined below.
The Cubmaster Award is represented by a 'square-knot' insignia as illustrated
above (navy knot on gold field.) Until 2001, this award included a medallion
to be worn on ceremonial occasions. Visit our Leader Insignia pages for
information on proper 'knot' placement. This recognition is typically presented
with the "Leader Recognition Plan" certificate (BSA 34107.)
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
Tenure: Serve as a registered assistant Cubmaster for one year and a
Cubmaster for one year, or serve as a registered Cubmaster for two years.
Training
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Complete "The New Cubmaster" Fast Start Training.
Complete Basic Leader Training for Cubmasters.
Complete Youth Protection training.
During each year of tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout
Leader pow wow or University of Scouting, or attend at least four
roundtables.
Performance
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As a Cubmaster or assistant Cubmaster in a pack, earn the national
Quality Unit Award at least twice.
Earn the National Summertime Pack Award at least once.
Plan and conduct pack meetings during each year registered as
Cubmaster.
Leader, please note:
To receive this recognition, keep track of your completion of the steps in earning the Cub
Scout leader award for your position, using the appropriate progress record (Acrobat
Reader required). You may only count tenure for a position in which you are registered,
and may not use the same tenure for more than one award. When you have completed all
of the requirements, fill out the application section, have it approved by your local Pack
leadership, and turn in the entire form to your local council service center for district review
and approval.
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Cub Scouter Award Requirements and Insignia
THE CUB SCOUTER AWARD
OVERVIEW
This award is available to Cub Scouters that complete the training, tenure,
and performance requirements as outlined below.
The Cub Scouter Award is represented by a 'square-knot' insignia as
illustrated above (gold over blue knot on navy field.) Until 2001, this award
included a medallion to be worn on ceremonial occasions. Visit our Leader
Insignia pages for information on proper 'knot' placement. This recognition is
typically presented with the "Leader Recognition Plan" certificate (BSA
34107.)
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
Tenure: Complete two years as a registered adult leader in a Cub Scout
pack.
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Complete Fast Start Training for your position.
Complete Basic Leader Training for any Cub Scouting position.
During each year of tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout
Leader pow wow or University of Scouting, or attend at least four
roundtables.
Performance
Do five of the following:
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Help plan a pack program that results in advancement in rank by a
minimum of 50 percent of pack members each year.
Serve as an adult leader related to a pack that earns the national
Quality Unit Award.
Serve as leader of a blue and gold banquet, pinewood derby, space
derby, raingutter regatta, field day, picnic, or other Cub Scout activity.
Give leadership to a promotional effort that results in at least 60
percent of pack families subscribing to Boys'Life magazine.
Develop or update a Tiger Cub or Cub Scout den activity book listing
local places to go, things to do, costs, distances, etc., for the five Tiger
Cub achievements or at least 12 Cub Scout themes.
Give leadership to planning and conducting a pack service project.
Organize participation of a pack in the Cub Scout Academics and
Sports program.
Help conduct two annual pack Friends of Scouting campaigns.
Serve as a leader for members of your pack attending a Cub Scout
day camp or resident camp.
Serve one year as pack trainer, during which time 75 percent of
registered pack leaders complete Basic Leader Training for their
positions.
and approval.
Cub Scout Den Leader Award Requirements and Insignia
THE CUB SCOUT DEN LEADER AWARD
OVERVIEW
This award is available to Cub Scout Den Leaders that complete the training,
tenure, and performance requirements as outlined below.
The Complete one year as a registered Cub Scout den leader Award is
represented by a 'square-knot' insignia as illustrated above (gold knot on
navy field.) Until 2001, this award included a medallion to be worn on
ceremonial occasions. Visit our Leader Insignia pages for information on
proper 'knot' placement. This recognition is typically presented with the
"Leader Recognition Plan" certificate (BSA 34107.)
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
Tenure: Complete one year as a registered Cub Scout den leader.
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Complete "The New Den Leader" Fast Start Training.
Complete Basic Leader Training for Cub Scout den leaders.
During your tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout leader
pow wow or University of Scouting, or attend at least four roundtables.
Performance
Do five of the following:
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During at least one program year, have a minimum of 50 percent of the
Cub Scouts in your den earn the rank for their grade or age (Wolf or
Bear).
At least once, reregister a minimum of 75 percent of the eligible
members of your den as a part of the pack charter renewal process.
Graduate a minimum of 60 percent of the eligible members of your den
into Webelos Scouting.
Have an assistant den leader or second adult who meets regularly with
your den.
Have a den chief who meets regularly with your den.
Take leadership in planning and conducting a den service project.
Conduct at least three den meetings per month, nine months per year,
or follow an optional plan approved by the pack.
Participate with your den in a Cub Scout day camp or Cub Scout
resident camp experience.
Explore three Character Connection activities with your den members
in one year.
Hold regular den meeting and den activity planning sessions with your
assistant den leader.
and approval.
Webelos Den Leader Award Requirements and Insignia
THE WEBELOS DEN LEADER AWARD
OVERVIEW
This award is available to Webelos Den Leaders that complete the training,
The Complete one year as a registered Webelos den leader Award is
represented by a 'square-knot' insignia as illustrated above (orange knot on
gold field.) Until 2001, this award included a medallion to be worn on
ceremonial occasions. Visit our Leader Insignia pages for information on
proper 'knot' placement. This recognition is typically presented with the
"Leader Recognition Plan" certificate (BSA 34107.)
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
Tenure: Complete one year as a registered Webelos den leader.
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Complete Basic Leader Training for Webelos den leaders.
Complete Webelos Leader Outdoor Training.
Performance
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During at least one program year, have a minimum of 50 percent of the
Webelos Scouts in your den advance in rank (Webelos badge or Arrow
of Light Award).
At least once, reregister a minimum of 75 percent of the eligible
members of your den as part of a the pack charter renewal process.
Graduate a minimum of 60 percent of the eligible members of your
Webelos den into Boy Scouting.
Have an assistant den leader or second adult who regularly attends
your den's meetings and activities.
Have a den chief who meets regularly with your den.
Take leadership in planning and conducting two Webelos overnight
campouts or other outdoor den activities each year.
Help plan and conduct a Webelos den-Boy Scout troop joint activity.
Take leadership in planning and conducting a Webelos den service
project.
Conduct at least three Webelos den meetings per month, nine months
per year, or follow an optional meeting plan approved by the pack.
Participate with your den in a Webelos day camp or resident camp
experience.
Explore three Character Connection activities with your den members
in one year.
Hold regular den meeting and den activity planning sessions with your
assistant den leader.
and approval.
Tiger Cub Den Leader Award Requirements and Insignia
THE TIGER CUB DEN LEADER AWARD
OVERVIEW
This award is available to Tiger Cub Den Leaders that complete the training,
The Tiger Cub Den Leader Award is represented by a 'square-knot' insignia
as illustrated above (black over orange knot on gold field with orange border.)
Until 2001, this award was reserved for Tiger Cub Coaches and included a
medallion to be worn on ceremonial occasions. Visit our Leader Insignia
pages for information on proper 'knot' placement. This recognition is typically
presented with the "Leader Recognition Plan" certificate (BSA 34107.)
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
Tenure: Complete one year as a registered Tiger Cub den leader.
Training
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Complete Basic Leader Training for Tiger Cub den leaders.
Performance
Do all of the following:
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Help with a Tiger Cub roundup for your pack with at least five new
Tiger Cub boy-adult partner teams recruited.
Contact the host team each month and provide support as needed for
one year.
Coordinate Tiger Cub den participation in three pack activities.
Graduate at least 60 percent of your Tiger Cubs into a Cub Scout den.
Report on the progress of your Tiger Cub dens at 75 percent of pack
leaders' meetings.
and approval.
Cub Scout Leader
Qualifications & Responsibilities
CUB SCOUT LEADER
QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Several leadership positions are necessary for a Cub Scout pack to function properly
and successfully. (See the Pack Organization Chart on page 7-1 of the Cub Scout Leader
Book, BSA no. 33221B.) Descriptions of the leadership positions related to Cub Scouting
are provided here.
The citizenship requirement listed in the leadership positions is understood as follows:
"For citizens of the United States, individuals serving in any official relationship with
the Boy Scouts of America shall subscribe to the statement of religious principles, and
the Scout Oath and Law.
"Adults who are not citizens of the United States, but who reside within the country,
may register with the Boy Scouts of America in any capacity if they agree to abide by
the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America,
and to subscribe to the statement of religious principle."
(Article VIII, Section 2, Clause I of the Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of
America)
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Chartered Organization Representative
Qualifications: If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agrees
to abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of
America, and to subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least 21 years
of age, and is a member of the chartered organization other than the unit leader or
assistant unit leader. Is appointed by the chartered organization to serve as its official
Scouting representative and is registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities: The chartered organization representative's responsibilities are to
• Help select the right leadership for the unit.
• Encourage unit leaders and committee members to take training.
• Promote well-planned unit programs.
• Serve as a liaison between the units and the organization.
• Organize enough units.
• Promote the recruiting of new members.
• See that boys transition from unit to unit.
• Help with the charter renewal.
• Suggest Good Turns for the organization.
• Encourage the unit committee to hold meetings.
• Cultivate organization leaders.
• Encourage outdoor program activities.
• Emphasize advancement and recognition.
• Utilize district help and promote the use of district personnel and materials.
• Use approved unit finance policies.
• Encourage recognition of leaders.
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• Cultivate resources to support the organization.
• Represent the organization at the council level.
The chartered organization representative is the direct contact between the pack and the
chartered organization. This individual is also the organization's contact with the
district committee and the local council. The chartered organization representative may
become a member of the district committee and is a voting member of the council. If the
chartered organization has more than one unit. one representative serves them all.
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Cub Scout Leader
Pack Committee Chair
of age, is appointed by the chartered organization and registered as an adult leader of
the BSA. Is a person of good character, familiar with organization procedures, with a
deep concern for the pack's success. Preferably is a member of the chartered
organization, respected in the community, who shows the willingness and ability to be
the Cubmaster's chief adviser.
Responsibilities: The pack committee chair's job is to
• Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative,
keeping this key person informed of the needs of the pack that must be brought
to the attention of the organization or the district.
• Report to the chartered organization to cultivate harmonious relations.
• Confer with the Cubmaster on policy matters relating to Cub Scouting and the
chartered organization.
• Supervise pack committee operation by
1. Calling and presiding at pack leaders' meetings.
2. Assigning duties to committee members.
3. Planning for pack charter review, roundup, and re-registration.
4. Approving bills before payment by the pack treasurer.
• Conduct the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders'
meetings.
• Complete pack committee Fast Start Training and Basic Leader Training for the
position.
• Ask the committee to assist with recommendations for Cubmaster, assistant
Cubmasters, Tiger Cub Den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders, and Webelos den
leaders, as needed.
• Recognize the need for more dens, and see that new dens are formed as needed.
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• Work with the chartered organization representative to provide adequate and
safe facilities for pack meetings.
• Cooperate with the Cubmaster on council-approved money-earning projects so
the pack can earn money for materials and equipment.
• Manage finances through adequate financial records.
• Maintain adequate pack records and take care of pack property.
• If the Cubmaster is unable to serve, assume active direction of the pack until a
successor is recruited and registered.
• Appoint a committee member or other registered adult to be responsible for
Youth Protection training.
• Provide a training program for adult family members.
• Develop and maintain strong pack-troop relationships, sharing with the troop
committee the need for graduations into the troop.
• Work closely with the unit commissioner and other pack and troop leaders in
bringing about a smooth transition of Webelos Scouts into the troop.
• Help bring families together at joint activities for Webelos dens (or packs) and
Boy Scout troops. Support the policies of the BSA.
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Pack Committee Roles
Every pack is under the supervision of a pack committee. This committee consists of a
minimum of three members, each of whom meets these requirements: If residing in this
country but not a citizen of the United States, agrees to abide by the Scout Oath and
Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and to subscribe to
the BSA statement of religious principle. Is of good character, is 21 years of age or older,
is selected by the chartered organization, and is registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
One of these is designated as pack committee chair.
Obviously, with a committee of three, members must assume responsibility for more
areas of service than with a committee of seven or more, where the responsibilities can
be divided among the members. Although packs can and do operate with a minimum
of three committee members, experience has shown that a larger committee generally
ensures a stronger, more stable pack and is better able to perform all the required
functions to ensure a successful pack program. It is also a way of involving more pack
families in meaningful service to the pack.
Responsibilities: Regardless of the size of the pack committee, these responsibilities
must be performed:
• Make recommendations to the chartered organization for final approval of pack
leadership.
• Recruit the Cubmaster and one or more assistant Cubmasters, with the chartered
organization's approval.
• Provide adequate and safe facilities for pack meetings.
• Coordinate the pack's program and the chartered organization's program through
the chartered organization representative.
• Help with pack charter renewal.
• Help stimulate the interest of adult family members through proper
programming.
• Supervise finances and equipment.
• Work closely with the Cubmaster.
• Ensure that all Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts receive a year-round,
quality program.
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• Complete pack committee Fast Start Training and Basic Leader Training for the
position.
• Conduct, with the help of the Cubmaster, periodic training for parents and
guardians.
• Cooperate with other Scouting units.
A strong pack committee will have individual members assigned to such areas as
record keeping and correspondence, finances, advancement, training, public relations,
and membership and re-registration. The pack committee chair decides how the
responsibilities should be divided and gives committee members assignments. Here are
details of the various pack committee functions.
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Secretary
Keep informed of all Cub Scouting literature, materials, records, and forms to help
leaders function effectively. Help new den leaders by telling them what resources are
available.
Acquaint den leaders with the contents of the Pack Record Book so that they will know
how to supply the information that should be recorded there.
• Maintain up-to-date information on membership, leadership, attendance, and
advancement in the Pack Record Book.
• Maintain an inventory of pack property.
• Handle correspondence for the pack. This may include writing letters of
appreciation and requests for reservations, or ordering supplies through the local
council service center.
• Keep notes on business conducted at pack leaders' meetings. Record only key
items such as things needing follow-up or items for the history of the pack.
• Notify leaders of pack leaders' meetings and other activities.
• Provide den leaders with records and forms for meetings.
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Treasurer
• Help the pack committee and Cubmaster establish a sound financial program for
the pack with a pack budget plan.
• Open or maintain a bank account in the pack's name and arrange for all
transactions to be signed by any two of the Cubmaster, pack committee chair,
secretary, or treasurer.
• Approve all budget expenditures. Check all disbursements against budget
allowances, and pay bills by check. The pack committee chair should approve
bills before payment.
• Collect dues from den leaders at the pack leaders' meeting, preferably 'in sealed
den dues envelopes. Open envelopes in the presence of den leaders. Give
receipts for these funds, and deposit the money in the bank account.
• Keep up-to-date financial records. Enter all income and expenditures under the
proper budget item in the finance section of the Pack Record Book. Credit each
Cub Scout with payment of dues. From time to time, compare the records with
those of the den leaders to make sure they agree. Give leadership in developing a
coordinated record-keeping system in the pack.
• Be responsible for thrift training within the pack. Encourage each den leader to
explain the pack financial plan to each boy and his family so that boys will accept
responsibility for paying dues and family members will be alert to opportunities
for boys to earn dues money and develop habits of thrift.
• On the request of den leaders, sympathetically counsel with a boy who does not
pay dues, determine the reason, and encourage regular payment. If the boy is
unable to pay, work out a plan with the Cubmaster and pack committee so that
the boy can earn dues.
• Periodically report on the pack's financial condition at the monthly pack leaders'
meeting. Make regular monthly reports to the pack committee at the pack
leaders' meeting, and report to the chartered organization as often as desirable
on the financial condition of the pack.
• Provide petty cash needed by leaders. Keep a record of expenditures.
• Guide the pack in conducting council-approved pack money-earning projects.
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Advancement Chair
• Have a working knowledge of the Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout
advancement plans.
• Help plan and conduct induction and advancement recognition ceremonies.
• Arrange for Tiger Cub graduation ceremonies with the Cubmaster and Tiger Cub
den leader.
• Train parents, guardians, and pack committee members in ways to stimulate
Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout advancement.
• Arrange for Webelos graduation ceremonies with the Cubmaster, Webelos den
leader, and Scoutmaster.
• Promote the use of Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout den advancement
charts to record advancement in the den and as an incentive for advancement.
• Promote the use of den doodles as a stimulus for advancement.
• Collect den advancement reports at pack leaders' meetings for use when ordering
badges and insignia from the local council service center.
• Promote Boys' Life magazine as an aid to advancement.
• Help build or obtain advancement equipment for use in making advancement
ceremonies more effective.
• Promote the wearing and proper use of uniform and insignia.
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Public Relations Chair
• Stimulate pack service projects in the chartered organization, school, and
community.
• Promote family participation in all pack events, such as blue and gold banquets,
pack picnics, and other special events.
• Urge pack participation in appropriate programs of the chartered organization,
such as the worship service on Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath if the organization
is a church or synagogue and Cub Scouts are members.
• Suggest ways of showing interest in the chartered organization's overall program.
• Publicize and promote pack participation in Scouting Anniversary Week
activities.
• Circulate Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout recruiting fliers and leaflets to
invite boys to join. Work with the pack committee to promote new membership.
Let the people in the neighborhood know that a Cub Scout pack is available.
• Consider using a monthly or quarterly pack newsletter to inform families of pack
plans, guide new parents and guardians in pack policies, and create a feeling of
unity among members of the pack family.
• Provide pack announcements for regular release in the official bulletins,
newsletters, Web sites, etc., of your chartered organization.
• Make use of the news media in publicizing pack events.
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Outings Chair
• Help the Cubmaster plan and arrange for outdoor activities.
• Arrange for property, fire, and tour permits when required.
• Locate new picnic areas.
• Arrange for safe transportation when needed.
• Plan first aid for emergencies.
• Help Webelos den leaders plan Webelos overnight campouts. Help arrange for
equipment, as needed.
• Arrange for Safe Swim Defense implementation for all outings involving
swimming.
• Plan outings to help pack and dens qualify for the National Summertime Pack
Award.
• Help inform parents and guardians about opportunities for family camping.
• Ensure that at least one adult has completed Basic Adult Leader Outdoor
Orientation (BALOO) (see Chapter 33, "Cub Scout Camping") before any pack
campout.
• Help promote day camp and resident camp opportunities.
• Be aware of BSA health and safety requirements and see that they are
implemented.
• Know and carry out BSA outdoor program policy related to Cub Scouting.
• Review all activities to ensure that unit leaders comply with BSA policies in the
Guide to Safe Scouting.
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Membership and Re-registration Chair
• Prepare re-registration papers and an annual report to the chartered organization.
Secure signatures and registration fees for the coming year.
• Ask the chartered organization representative to submit a charter application and
annual report to the chartered organization for approval.
• Arrange for periodic uniform inspections with the unit commissioner. At least a
month before charter expiration, also arrange for the annual membership
inventory, a uniform inspection, and the annual charter review meeting.
• Help the Cubmaster and chartered organization representative plan and conduct
the formal charter presentation.
• Conduct an annual census of boys in the chartered organization for systematic
recruitment. Work with pack committee members to promote recruitment plans.
• Visit new families in their homes. Review with them the Bobcat requirements and
"Parent Guide" in their son's handbook. Emphasize the part that the family plays
in their son's advancement. Stress parent/guardian participation at all pack
functions and see that new families are introduced and feel welcome at pack
meetings.
• Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee to develop and carry out a plan
for year-round membership growth.
• Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee to see
- that eligible Tiger Cubs transition into a Wolf den at the appropriate time.
- that eligible Wolf Cub Scouts or 9-year-old Cub Scouts transition into a
Bear den at the appropriate time.
- that eligible Bear Cub Scouts or 10-year-old Cub Scouts transition into a
Webelos den at the appropriate time.
- that Webelos Scouts and parents or guardians have a smooth transition into
a Boy Scout troop.
• Work with the Cubmaster in following up on former pack members who are now
Boy Scouts and potential den chiefs.
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• Follow up on Cub Scout dropouts to help return them to full, active membership.
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Friends of Scouting (FOS) Chair
Some councils rely heavily on units to raise Friends of Scouting (FOS) funds. The
following functions need to be performed:
• Build an organization to enroll family members and Cub Scout leaders in FOS.
• Enroll as a Friend of Scouting.
• For every five families in the pack, recruit one person as an enroller.
• Attend an FOS kickoff meeting.
• Enroll each enroller as a Friend of Scouting.
• Train enrollees.
• Conduct report meetings.
• Follow up until all FOS cards have been accounted for.
• Give recognition to contributors and enrollees.
• Work closely with the pack committee on public relations for FOS.
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Cubmaster
of age, is of good moral character, and is interested in working with boys. Does not
need to be an expert in all Cub Scout activities but should be a leader who is able to
communicate well with adults as well as boys. Should be able to delegate
responsibilities and set a good example through behavior, attitude, and uniform.
Should believe in the values and purposes of Cub Scouting. Preferably a member of the
chartered organization. Selected and appointed by the pack committee with the
approval of the chartered organization, and registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities: The Cubmaster's responsibilities are to
• Conduct a pack program according to the policies of the BSA.
• Complete Cubmaster Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic Leader
Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
• Plan and help carry out the Cub Scout program in the pack. This includes leading
the monthly pack meeting, with the help of other leaders.
• Help the pack committee with a year-round recruitment plan for recruiting boys
into Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouting, and Webelos Scouting.
• Know about and use the appropriate and available literature, including Boys' Life
and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout Program Helps, and the Webelos Leader
Guide.
• See that the pack program, leaders, and Cub Scouts positively reflect the interests
and objectives of the chartered organization and the BSA.
• Work with the pack committee on (1) program ideas, (2) selecting and recruiting
adult leaders, and (3) establishing a budget plan.
• Guide and support den leaders. See that they receive the required training for
their positions.
• Help organize Webelos dens and encourage graduation into a Boy Scout troop.
• Help establish and maintain good relationships with Boy Scout troops.
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• Maintain good relationships with parents and guardians. Seek their support and
include them in activities. Involve male relatives such as uncles and grandfathers
so that Cub Scouts will have additional male role models.
• See that Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts receive a quality, yearround program filled with fun and activities that qualify the dens and pack for
the National Summertime Pack Award.
• Guide Cub Scouts in goodwill and conservation projects.
• See that the responsibilities specified for the assistant Cubmaster are carried out.
• Help the pack committee chair conduct the annual pack program planning
conference and the monthly pack leaders' meetings.
• Work as a team with the pack committee chair to cultivate, educate, and motivate
all pack leaders and parents or guardians in Cub Scouting.
• Take part in the charter review meeting and annual charter presentation
ceremony.
• Request den chiefs for all dens and, after selection, see that they are trained.
Recognize the den chiefs at pack meetings.
• Conduct an impressive graduation ceremony for Tiger Cubs.
• Meet with the unit commissioner, Webelos den leader, and Scoutmaster to
establish plans for the Webelos Scouts' transition to Boy Scouting.
• Help plan and conduct impressive Webelos graduation ceremonies involving
parents and guardians, the Scoutmaster, the Webelos den chief, the Webelos den
leader, and the troop junior leaders.
• Conduct impressive Arrow of Light Award ceremonies.
• Encourage high advancement standards from all Cub Scouts.
• Help bring families together at joint activities for Webelos dens (or packs) and
Boy Scout troops.
• Support the policies of the BSA.
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In general, the Cubmaster (sometimes referred to as the unit leader) is the guiding hand
behind the work of other pack leaders and serves as program adviser to the pack
committee. He or she is a recruiter, supervisor, director, planner, and motivator of other
leaders.
The Cubmaster's main responsibilities are to
• Work directly with the pack trainer, Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den
leaders, Webelos den leaders, den chiefs, and pack committee chair and members
to make sure that all dens are functioning well.
• Plan the den and pack programs with the help of other leaders.
• Lead the monthly pack meeting with the help of others. Involve all dens in some
way.
• Coordinate the total Cub Scout program in the pack.
Everything that the Cubmaster does is aimed at helping the individual boy. Securing
strong leaders, planning den and pack activities, advising other leaders and adult
family members-these are all ways in which the Cubmaster affects the kind of Cub
Scouting each boy in the pack is offered. The Cubmaster directly influences the lives of
individual boys by keeping in mind that boys can become better through Cub Scouting.
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Assistant Cubmaster
Every pack should have at least one assistant Cubmaster. In most packs, two or three
will be helpful, allowing, the Cubmaster to divide responsibilities.
of age, has good moral character, and is interested in working with boys. At least one
assistant Cubmaster should be able to replace the Cubmaster's position in case of an
emergency. The assistant Cubmaster is recommended by the Cubmaster, approved by
the pack committee and chartered organization, and registered
as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities: An assistant Cubmaster's responsibilities
(as designated by the Cubmaster) are to
• Help the Cubmaster as needed. Be ready to fill in for the Cubmaster, if necessary.
• Complete Cubmaster Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic Leader
Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
• Participate in pack meetings.
• Supervise den chiefs and see that they are trained.
• Conduct the monthly den chief planning meeting for all den leaders, assistant
den leaders, and den chiefs to plan and coordinate weekly den meetings and
pack meeting participation.
• Work with neighborhood troops that supply den chiefs and into which Webelos
Scouts may graduate.
• Help inform pack leaders of training opportunities and arrange for them to attend
training sessions.
• Work with the pack committee to develop and promote an ongoing plan for
recruiting new boys.
• Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee on pack re-registration.
• Help with pack activities, such as dinners, derbies, bike safety workshops, service
projects, etc.
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• Work with the pack committee on outings to see that the pack and dens qualify
for the National Summertime Pack Award.
• Participate in the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders'
meetings.
• Promote the religious emblems program.
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Pack Trainer
of age, and is registered with the BSA as a pack trainer. It is recommended that the pack
trainer have at least one year of experience in a leadership position in Cub Scouting,
preferably as a Cub Scout or Webelos den leader. Pack trainers should be trained at a
district or council trainer development conference. The pack committee selects the pack
trainer with the approval of the chartered organization. For new packs and those
lacking experienced leaders, an experienced leader from the district training team or
another pack may be appointed as pack trainer until the new leaders gain experience.
Responsibilities: The pack trainer is responsible for
• Conducting orientation of new families and pack leaders. (See Chapter 10 of the
Cub Scout Leader Book, "Den and Pack Management.")
• Training each new leader and pack committee member for his or her specific
position, using material provided by the BSA.
• Helping with Unit Leadership Enhancements during pack leaders' meetings.
• Conducting other training as designated by the district and/or council.
• Encouraging pack leaders to attend ongoing training, such as roundtable, pow
wow or University of Scouting, outdoor training, Youth Protection training, and
Wood Badge.
• Remaining current with training material and program updates.
• Keeping track of pack training records.
The goal of the pack trainer is to have 100 percent of the pack leadership trained in their position
responsibilities. New leaders and adult family members should receive orientation within one
week of joining the pack, and leaders should receive position-specific training within 30 days.
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Tiger Cub Den Leader
of age and of good moral character. Should be interested in and enjoy working with
boys and be able to work with adults. Should be an experienced leader, but may be a
parent or guardian of a boy in the den. Recommended by the Cubmaster after
consultation with the parents and guardians of the Tiger Cubs involved, and approved
by the pack committee and chartered organization. Registered as an adult leader of
BSA.
Responsibilities: The Tiger Cub den leader's responsibilities are to
• Give leadership in carrying out the pack program in the den.
• Complete Tiger Cub den leader Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic
Leader Training. Attend monthly roundtable meetings.
• Lead the den in its participation at pack meetings.
• Serve as den host or hostess for family members at the pack meetings.
• Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders.
• Help the Cubmaster (or assistant Cubmaster) and pack committee to recruit new
boys.
• Coordinate shared leadership among the Tiger Cub adult partners in the den.
• Ensure that each Tiger Cub and his adult partner have the opportunity to be the
host team, planning and executing the den activities, rotating responsibilities
monthly.
• Make pack and den resources available to the host team, ensuring the completion
of the den component of the Tiger Cub advancement requirements.
• Use Boys' Life and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout Program Helps, the Tiger Cub
Handbook, and other Cub Scouting literature as sources for program ideas.
• Keep accurate records of den dues and attendance. Collect weekly den dues
(optional) and turn them in to the pack treasurer at the monthly pack leaders'
meetings.
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• Maintain a friendly relationship with the Tiger Cubs and their adult partners.
• Encourage Tiger Cubs to earn advancement awards. Keep accurate advancement
records and see that the boys receive recognition for their achievements.
• Stimulate the Tiger Cubs' imaginations on the program theme for the month, and
work with the adult partners to prepare boys for participation in pack meetings.
• Promote the religious emblems program, as available to Tiger Cubs.
• Help the den and pack earn the National Summertime Pack Award.
• Take part in the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders'
meetings.
• Help set a good example for the boys through behavior, attitude, and proper
uniforming.
• Help the Cubmaster or assistant Cubmaster provide a meaningful recognition
ceremony for the transition of Tiger Cub dens as they enter Wolf dens at the end
of the Tiger Cub year.
• Throughout the year, keep in mind the transition goal of moving the boys to the
next level in Cub Scouting.
The main responsibilities of the Tiger Cub den leader can be summarized as
follows:
• Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure that their den is an
active and successful part of the pack.
• Coordinate shared leadership among the Tiger Cub adult partners, ensuring that
all adult partners help plan, conduct, and prepare for den meetings and Go See It
outings on a rotating basis and that the den activities provide advancement
opportunities for the boys in the den.
• Attend pack leaders' meetings.
• Lead the den at the monthly pack activity.
• Ensure the transition of Tiger Cubs into a Wolf den at the end of the year.
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Cub Scout Den Leader
boys and be able to work with adults. May be a parent or guardian of a boy in the den.
Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with parents and guardians of the
Cub Scouts involved, and approved by the pack committee and chartered organization.
Registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities: The Cub Scout den leader's responsibilities are to
• Give leadership in carrying out the pack program in the den.
• Complete Cub Scout den leader Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic
• Lead the den in its participation at pack meetings. Serve as den host or hostess for
den family members at pack meetings.
• Help the Cubmaster (or assistant Cubmaster) and pack committee recruit new
boys throughout the year.
• Help train the den chief and guide him in working with Cub Scouts. See that he
receives recognition for his efforts at den and pack meetings.
• Attend the monthly den chief planning meeting for den leaders, assistant den
• With the assistant den leader, meet with the den chief and let him help plan den
meetings and den activities; allow him to serve as den activities assistant.
• Provide meaningful jobs for the denner and assistant denner so that they can
learn responsibility and gain satisfaction from their efforts.
• Use Boys' Life and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout Program Helps, the boys'
handbooks, and other Cub Scouting literature as sources for program ideas.
• Collect weekly den dues and turn them in to the pack treasurer at the monthly
pack leaders' meetings. Keep accurate records of den dues and attendance.
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• Maintain a friendly relationship with Cub Scouts; encourage them to earn
advancement awards. Keep accurate advancement records and see that boys
receive recognition for their achievements.
• Stimulate the Cub Scouts' imaginations on the program theme for the month and
help the den prepare its stunts and exhibits for the pack meeting.
• Help the den and pack earn the National Summertime Pack Award.
• Help establish a close working relationship with the assistant den leader and den
chief, functioning as a den leadership team.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship and open communication
with den families. Use their talents to help enrich the den program. Hold den
adults' meetings as often as needed to get acquainted with family members and
strengthen den operation.
• Involve den fathers, uncles, and grandfathers in outings and other den activities
so that boys will have additional male role models.
• See that a leader is available for all den meetings and activities. Call on the
assistant den leader to fill in when necessary.
meetings.
• Help set a good example for the boys through behavior, attitude, and proper
uniforming.
The main responsibilities of the Cub Scout den leader can be summarized as follows:
• Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure that their den is an
active and successful part of the pack.
• Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings with the assistant den leader and
den chief.
• Attend the pack leaders' meetings.
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• Lead the den at the monthly pack activity.
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Assistant Cub Scout Den Leader
Each den should have at least one assistant den leader, and more if needed.
America, and to subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least IS years
of age and of good moral character, and is able to perform the duties assigned by the
den leader. Should be able to fill in for the den leader in case of an emergency.
Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with the den leader, parents, and
guardians of the Cub Scouts involved, and approved by the pack committee and
chartered organization. Registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities: The assistant Cub Scout den leader's responsibilities are to
• Help the den leader as needed.
• Carry out the duties assigned by the den leader.
• Be ready to fill in for the den leader in case of an emergency.
• Help establish a close working relationship with the den leader and den chief,
functioning with them as a den leadership team.
• Complete Cub Scout den leader Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic
• Attend pack meetings and help as needed.
meetings.
The assistant Cub Scout den leader shares the work of the Cub Scout den leader and may be
called upon to serve as a family contact or record keeper, or to handle other details of den
operation.
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Webelos Den Leader
boys and able to work with adults. May be a parent or guardian of one of the boys in
the den. Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with parents or guardians
of the Webelos Scouts involved, and approved by the pack committee and chartered
organization. Registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities: The Webelos den leader's responsibilities are to
• Give leadership to planning and carrying out a year-round program of activities
for the Webelos den to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
• Complete Webelos den leader Fast Start Training, position specific Basic Leader
Training, and Webelos Den Leader
Outdoor Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
• Lead the den in its participation at the monthly pack meetings.
• Help establish a close working relationship with the assistant Webelos den leader
and Webelos den chief, functioning with them as a den leadership team.
• Help the Cubmaster and pack committee recruit new Webelos Scouts.
• Help train the Webelos den chief and guide him in working with Webelos Scouts.
Attend Den Chief Training with him. See that he receives recognition for his
efforts at den and pack meetings.
• Attend the monthly den chief planning meeting for den leaders. assistant den
• With the assistant Webelos den leader, meet with the Webelos den chief, and let
him help plan Webelos den meetings and activities. Give him meaningful
assignments.
• Provide worthwhile tasks for the Webelos denner so that he can assume some
responsibility and gain satisfaction from his efforts.
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• Use Boys' Life and Scouting magazines and the Webelos Leader Guide as
resources for program ideas and information.
• Instill Scouting's spirit and moral values through personal example, ceremonies,
and meaningful activities such as service projects.
• Collect den dues and turn them in to the pack treasurer at the pack leaders'
meeting. Keep accurate records of den dues and attendance.
• Encourage Webelos Scouts to advance. Maintain high advancement standards.
Keep accurate advancement records and see that the boys are promptly
recognized for their achievements.
• With the help of the Cubmaster, pack committee, and unit commissioner,
determine one or more neighborhood Boy Scout troops into which Webelos
Scouts may be graduated, and establish a good working relationship with those
troops. Try to graduate every Webelos Scout into a troop.
• Work with the Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmaster to plan and conduct
meaningful joint activities.
• Work with the Cubmaster to see that impressive graduation ceremonies are
conducted in the pack. Invite the Scoutmaster and troop leaders to take part.
• Ask qualified people, including adult family members, to serve as activity badge
counselors.
• Encourage parents or guardians of Webelos Scouts to help plan and carry out
overnight campouts and other outdoor activities. Work with the troop assistant
Scoutmaster or Scoutmaster to arrange for the loan of troop equipment for joint
Webelos den-troop activities.
• Help the den and the pack earn the National Summertime Pack Award.
• Have a plan to ensure that a leader is available for all Webelos den meetings and
activities. Call on the assistant Webelos den leader to fill in, as needed.
• Participate in the annual pack program planning conference and the monthly
pack leaders' meetings.
• Keep the Cubmaster and pack committee informed on the status and needs of the
Webelos den.
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The responsibilities of the Webelos den leader can be summarized as follows:
• Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure that the den is an active
and successful part of the pack.
• Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings with the assistant and den chief.
• Attend pack leaders' meetings.
• Lead the den at the pack meetings and activities.
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Assistant Webelos Den Leader
Every Webelos den should have at least one assistant den leader.
of age, is of good moral character, and is able to perform the duties assigned by the
Webelos den leader. Should be able to fill in for the Webelos den leader in case of an
emergency. Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with the Webelos den
leader and parents or guardians of the Webelos Scouts involved, and approved by the
pack committee and chartered organization. Registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities: The assistant Webelos den leader's responsibilities are to
• Help the Webelos den leader as needed and carry out the duties assigned by the
Webelos den leader. Be ready to fill in for the den leader in case of an emergency.
• Help establish and maintain a close working relationship with the Webelos den
leader and Webelos den chief, functioning with them as a den leadership team.
• Help establish and maintain good relationships with neighborhood Boy Scout
troops into which Webelos Scouts will graduate.
• Complete Webelos den leader Fast Start Training, position specific Basic Leader
Training, and Webelos Den Leader Outdoor Training. Attend monthly
roundtables.
• Attend monthly pack meetings and help as needed.
• Take part in the annual pack program planning conference and monthly pack
leaders' meetings.
The assistant Webelos den leader shares the work of the Webelos den leader and may be called
upon to handle various details of den operation.
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Activity Badge Counselor
Qualifications: The activity badge counselor may be an adult family member of a
Webelos Scout, a pack leader, a teacher, a coach, or another adult qualified to teach one
or more activity badges to Webelos Scouts. This is usually a temporary position and is
not a registered BSA position.
Responsibilities: The activity badge counselor's responsibilities are to
• Provide activity badge instruction at Webelos den meetings, as requested by the
Webelos den leader. This could include, for instance, providing resources and
instruction on model building, leading field trips, or providing instruction and
help on collections and specimens, depending on the activity badge
requirements. The service usually extends over three or four den meetings for
each badge.
• Be familiar with the Webelos Scout Book in presenting activity badge information
and approving requirements.
• Help Webelos Scouts gain self-confidence in completing projects and in dealing
with adults.
• Follow the Webelos den time schedule for activity badge instruction.
• Help recruit other activity badge counselors.
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Cub Scout Den Chief
Qualifications: Be an older Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer who has been a Boy
Scout, ideally at least First Class rank. Preferably a former Cub Scout. Selected by the
senior patrol leader and Scoutmaster, Varsity Scout Coach, or Venturing Advisor at the
request of the Cubmaster. Approved by the Cubmaster and pack committee for
recommendation to the den leader. Registered as a youth member of a troop, team, or
crew.
Responsibilities: The Cub Scout den chief's responsibilities are to
• Know the purposes of Cub Scouting.
• Help Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
• Serve as the activities assistant at den meetings.
* Set a good example through attitude and uniforming.
• Be a friend to the boys in the den.
• Help lead weekly den meetings.
• Help the den in its part of the monthly pack meeting.
• Know the importance of the monthly theme and pack meeting plans.
• Meet regularly with the den leader to review den and pack meeting plans. Meet
as needed with adult members of the den, pack, and troop.
• Receive training from the den leader (and Cubmaster or assistant Cubmaster) and
attend Den Chief Training.
• Encourage Cub Scouts to become Webelos Scouts when they are eligible.
• Help the denner and assistant denner to be leaders.
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Webelos Den Chief
Qualifications: Be an older, experienced Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer who has
been a Boy Scout. Selected by the senior patrol leader and Scoutmaster, Varsity Scout
Coach, or Venturing Advisor at the request of the Cubmaster or Webelos den leader.
Preferably a former Cub Scout; ideally at least First Class rank. Approved by the
Cubmaster and pack committee for recommendation to the Webelos den leader.
Registered as a youth member of a troop, team, or crew.
Responsibilities: The Webelos den chief's responsibilities are to
• Know the purposes of Cub Scouting.
• Help Webelos Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
• Serve as the activities assistant at Webelos den meetings.
• Set a good example through attitude and uniforming.
• Be a friend to the boys in the Webelos den.
• Help lead weekly den meetings.
• Help the Webelos den in its part of the monthly pack meeting.
• Meet regularly with the Webelos den leader to review den meeting plans.
• Help Webelos den leaders as requested.
• Help Webelos Scouts in their work with activity badge counselors.
• Help the Webelos denner and assistant denner to be leaders.
• Receive training from the den leader (and Cubmaster or assistant Cubmaster) and
attend Den Chief Training.
• Help with Webelos overnight campouts and other outdoor experiences.
• Help with joint Webelos Scout-Boy Scout activities.
• Keep in contact with the assistant Scoutmaster in the troop.
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• Help the assistant Scoutmaster and Cubmaster plan graduation ceremonies for
Webelos Scouts.
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HOW LEADERS CAN HELP
DEN CHIEFS
A den chief is an older Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer who has been a Boy Scout
and is appointed to help direct the activities of a Cub Scout den.
A den chief needs to know what is expected to give the kind of leadership that helps
adult leaders. An assistant Cubmaster or Cubmaster, along with the den leaders, is
responsible for training and working with den chiefs. Coordinating with the
Cubmaster, the Cub Scout den leaders and Webelos den leaders have many
opportunities to help this junior leader with the regular on-the-job coaching and
encouragement. Given a reasonable amount of responsibility, den chiefs are likely to
develop into good leaders.
When a den chief is appointed to the den, the den leader should meet with the him to
talk about Cub Scouting, the den, and what is expected of him. (See Chapter 24,
"Program Planning.") Every den chief should have a copy of the Den Chief Handbook,
which explains the duties and tells how the den chief can best work with Cub Scouts or
Webelos Scouts. Some packs include this expense as part of the pack budget.
Another important step is Den Chief Training, which is an all-day or weekend training
event that the district or council conducts. Cub Scout and Webelos den chiefs and the
Cubmaster and/or den leaders should attend together.
Den leaders should coordinate plans with their den chiefs once each month at the
monthly den chief planning meeting (see Chapter 24, "Program Planning"). This
meeting, conducted by the assistant Cubmaster, should be held soon after the pack
leaders' meeting so that pack plans can be shared. Carefully review the planned
program and give the den chief assignments that he can easily understand and handle.
After each den meeting the den leader and assistant den leader should review with the
den chief the plans for the next den meeting. The den chief should understand his
assignments. He should be encouraged to become a resource and research person for
new ideas for stunts, tricks, and puzzles.
A good den chief can be a great asset to a den's program. The den chief is close enough
in age to the Cub Scouts to referee their games, show them how to do crafts, lead them
in ceremonies, help with advancement requirements, and in general function as a real
leader.
The Scoutmaster and Cubmaster should be sure that a den chief understands his
leadership role. Problems can occur when a den chief is not trained and does not
understand his leadership position. A den chief isn't there to play with the Cub Scoutsthe den chief is the den leader's activities assistant.
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Help den chiefs to understand that you depend on them. Remember that den chiefs are
busy, so don't expect more of them than they are able to give, and don't be disturbed if
they are late to an occasional meeting or are forgetful. Den chiefs should feel that when
you give them a job to do, you are confident that it will be done.
Remember that den chiefs are young, even though they are older than Cub Scouts and
Webelos Scouts. Although they may do some things typical of their age, treat den chiefs
like young adults and you will be pleased with the maturity they show. When you give
den chiefs an assignment, help them succeed in doing the job. Offer assistance when
needed, but don't do the job for them.
More Tips on Helping Den Chiefs
• Develop a friendly relationship of trust. Understand the den chief's limitations as
well as his abilities.
• Treat den chiefs with respect.
• Be patient and help den chiefs learn the job.
• Provide the resources and materials den chiefs need to be successful.
• Take time to discuss den chiefs' ideas.
• Teach den chiefs how to obtain good behavior from Cub Scouts by leading, not
pushing, the younger boys.
• Praise and show appreciation to den chiefs at den and pack meetings.
• Coach den chiefs in skills and matters that will help them be more effective.
• Let the Scoutmaster know when den chiefs are doing a good job.
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TROOP WEBELOS RESOURCE PERSON
The troop Webelos resource person is an adult leader in the Boy Scout troop who may
have personal knowledge about areas that would assist with work in Webelos activity
badges. This leader may become a valuable resource person to the Webelos den leaders
as he or she may know people, skills, and other resources related to the badges. The
Webelos resource person is appointed by the Boy Scout troop to serve as the liaison
between the troop and Webelos dens.
Qualifications: Be a registered adult in the troop, usually the assistant Scoutmaster for
new Scouts. May have personal knowledge in teaching Boy Scouting skills, but equally
importantly, should know where to secure resource people to help with Webelos
activity badges and other projects. Is appointed by the Boy Scout troop to serve as the
liaison between the troop and Webelos den or dens.
Responsibilities: The troop Webelos resource person's responsibilities are to
• Work closely with the Webelos den leader to use the supportive talents,
equipment, and know-how of the troop to help prepare Webelos Scouts and their
families for a good Boy Scouting experience.
• Help schedule joint activities each quarter for Webelos dens (or packs) and Boy
Scout troops.
• Help recruit, train, and inspire a qualified Webelos den chief.
• Help plan and conduct joint activities.
• Arrange for the loan of troop equipment for Webelos overnight campouts, as
needed.
• Occasionally attend Webelos den meetings, particularly those that involve work
or planning related to Boy Scouting,
• Work with the Webelos den leader to ensure exciting graduation ceremonies.
• Help recruit activity badge counselors.
• Help establish and maintain a good working relationship between the troop and
pack.
• Help ensure the smooth transition of Webelos Scouts into the Boy Scout troop.
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