GUIDE FOR NEW CUB LEADERS THE METHODS OF To accomplish its purpose and achieve the overall INVOLVING FAMILY AND HOME. Whether a Cub goals of building character, learning citizenship, and Scout lives with two parents or one, a foster family, developing personal fitness, Cub Scouting uses or other relatives, their family is an important seven methods. part of Cub Scouting. Parents and adult family members provide leadership and support for Cub LIVING THE IDEALS. Cub Scouting’s values are Scouting and help ensure that Scouts have a good embedded in the Scout Oath, , Cub experience in the program. , sign, handshake, and salute. These practices help establish and reinforce PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVITIES. Cub Scouts the program’s values in children and the leaders participate in a huge array of activities including who guide them. games, projects, skits, stunts, songs, outdoor activities, trips, and service projects. Besides being BELONGING TO A DEN. The den — a group of six to fun, these activities offer opportunities for growth, eight children who are in the same grade — is the achievement, and family involvement. place where Cub Scouting starts. In the den, Cub Scouts develop new skills and interests, practice SERVING HOME AND NEIGHBORHOOD. Cub Scouting sportsmanship and good citizenship, and learn to focuses on the home and neighborhood. It helps do their best, not just for themselves but for the den Scouts strengthen connections to their local as well. Each grade has its own den, or dens, and communities, which in turn supports their growth all of the dens together make up the Pack. and development.

ADVANCEMENT. Recognition is important to WEARING THE UNIFORM. Cub Scout uniforms serve everyone. The advancement plan provides fun a dual purpose, demonstrating membership in the for the Scouts, gives them a sense of personal group (everyone is dressed alike) and individual achievement as they earn badges, and strengthens achievement (Scouts wear the badges they’ve family understanding as adult family members and earned). Wearing the uniform to meetings and their den leader work with them on advancement activities also encourages a neat appearance, a projects. sense of belonging, and good behavior.

photos by Don Dotson, John Paul Halford, Christine Hummel, Ron Jennings, Bruce Levitt, Jim May SO, YOU’RE A NEW LEADER! Congratulations! And thank you for volunteering to make a difference in the lives of some really great children. We know you’ve got a million questions and concerns, which is why you’re reading this guide. We want you to feel comfortable in your new role. Relax and rest assured that in just a few minutes, you’ll know what you need to do an outstanding job.

What Do You Invest in Cub Scouting as a Den Leader? • One afternoon or evening each week for a den meeting (or other schedule your den agrees to) that will allow your Scouts the time needed to successfully complete the Adventures. • One evening each month for the pack meeting. • One evening each month for the Cub Scout roundtable. • One evening each month for a planning meeting with other pack leaders. • Time spent in research and planning each month on such interesting subjects as native Americans, knights, the circus, or whatever the next monthly theme will be. • Time invested in Cub basic training. AS THE LEADER • Cost of the Cub Scout leader uniform and a registration fee. OF THE DEN, YOU ARE . Your Contacts Don’t hesitate to ask for help. There are many people who want to help you provide the Scout experience for the kids in your den.

My District Name ______Pack No. ______WHAT’S INSIDE... Cubmaster ______Den Meeting...... 4 Phone (______) ______Email ______Games & Activities...... 8 Bobcat...... 10 Pack Trainer ______Pack Meeting...... 12 Phone (______) ______Email ______Resources...... 15 Committee...... 16 Pack Committee Chair ______Cub Activities...... 18 Phone (______) ______Email ______Cub Camping...... 19 Training...... 20

Remember to join us for the following 2019 events: My.Scouting.org...... 21 • September 28-30 — Mom and Me Scout Shops...... 22 • September 29 — Cub Launch Council Map...... 23 • October 13 — Fall Fright Fest • October 19, 20, 26, and 27 — Haunted Hayrides

314.361.0600 800.392.0895 stlbsa.org PREPARING FOR YOUR FIRST DEN MEETING DEN LEADER’S FIRST 8 This plan takes you through your first den meeting. WEEKS OF RESPONSIBILITIES Afterwards, you will find additional meeting plans in the Den Leader Guide appropriate for your den (Lion, Week 1 Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos/Arrow of Light) that your • Create a My.Scouting.org account and take pack should help you with. Youth Protection Training and Hazardous Weather Training. See pages 21 and 20. Before the Meeting • Attend leaders meeting. Contact the parents of your new Cub Scouts • Ensure all Scouts have popcorn order forms to introduce yourself, tell them when your den and set a den popcorn goal.* See page 21. meeting will begin and end, where it will be held, • Contact all members of your den. and if you need any help, such as bringing snacks. • Make sure that you have a good contact list It’s always good to get parents involved from the with phone numbers, email, and parents’ beginning. names. • Inform all your Cubs about when your den Gather the following items to be used in the meeting will start and end as well as where meeting: your den meetings will be held. • poster board and marker for the den code of • Recruit parents to assist with your den conduct. meeting by asking them to do specific tasks. • blank sheet of paper and pencil for each Scout. • Take position-specific training. • sign-up sheet for Scouts to bring healthy • Conduct first den meeting — your program snacks. should be a simple get-to-know-you meeting • poster with the Scout Oath and a poster with and a simple game. See page 8. the Scout Law for display. • small U.S. flag. Week 2 • Conduct den meeting. • balloons for the “Bobcat Says” game. See • Make sure all Scouts have popcorn materials. page 8. • popcorn sale forms • Review Bobcat requirements with the Cubs. See page 10. • Prepare a simple poster with the Scout Oath, Scout Law, and Cub Scout Motto. • Consider signing up for supplemental Cub Scout Leader Training, University of Scouting. See page 20. • Follow up with any new Cubs who did not attend a den meeting.

Week 3 • Conduct den meeting. • Review ideas available through cubscouts.org. • Turn in advancements to pack advancement chairman for pack meeting next week.

4 · DEN MEETING DEN LEADER’S FIRST 8 WEEKS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Week 4 • Remind parents and Cubs of the pack meeting this week and ensure their attendance. • Arrive and greet all parents and Cubs to the pack meeting. • Conduct den’s part of the pack meeting. • Remind parents of date and time of next meeting.

Week 5 • Attend your pack’s leaders meeting. • Agree to den’s part of the upcoming pack meeting. • Communicate any information from leaders meeting to parents (pack meeting date, Cub -out, popcorn sale, etc.).

Week 6 • Conduct den meeting. Create a family information letter from you to each • Follow up with popcorn sale. Scout family that includes: • Ensure that Cubs understand Bobcat • your contact information requirements. • information about the importance of handbooks • Keep communicating to parents about pack and uniforms, where to obtain them, and information. a reminder for Scouts to always wear their • Remind parents of popcorn order turn-in date. uniform and bring their handbook to the meeting, etc. You can also mention the uniform Week 7 guide website: BSAuniforms.org — a great • Conduct den meeting. place to get started. • Make sure that advancements are turned in to • days, time, and location of your meetings. the pack advancement chairman. • weekly home assignment. • Ensure that parents are aware that their Cub This week the home assignment should be: will be getting awards in ceremony at the pack ›› Bobcat requirement 1 (learn to say the meeting. Scout Oath, with help if needed) ›› Bobcat requirement 2 (learn and say the Week 8 Scout Law, with help if needed) • Arrive early at pack meeting to make sure the ›› Bobcat requirement 7 (with your parent or den is ready for their part of the meeting. guardian, complete the exercises in the • Greet all parents and Cubs at the meeting. booklet “How to Protect Your Children • Encourage all Cubs on their participation From Child Abuse” found in the front of during the pack meeting. each Cub Scout handbook.) • Turn in popcorn orders to the popcorn • Other instructions pertinent to your den that the chairman. family should know. *A Scout is thrifty. The annual popcorn sale is a great way for units and Scouts to raise the funds necessary for a fun program year. It reduces out-of-pocket expenses for families and teaches Scouts the importance of paying their own way. DEN MEETING · 5 THE DEN MEETING Gathering of Allegiance. (You might need to have the words Recruit one new person to help you with a gathering displayed on a poster.) Ask any parents present to activity and work with the Scouts as they arrive to participate in the pledge with the Cub Scouts. complete a Den Code of Conduct by writing down See page 7. the types of good behavior Cub Scouts should use at den meetings. Find other gathering activities in the Den Closing Leader Guides, the Cub Scout Leader How-To Book, or on the • Have the Cub Scouts form a circle. Teach them Internet. how to do the Cub . Have them shake their neighbor’s hand. See below. The Meeting • Remind the parents to help their Scout and of Greet each family and introduce yourself. Provide any upcoming dates. them with the letter you created and remind them of • Have Cub Scouts sign up to prepare and bring a important dates. Also ask if they had a chance to fill healthy snack to the upcoming den meetings. out the Family Talent Survey sheet given to them at • Tell the Cub Scouts the importance of keeping registration. If they have not, have them fill one out your meeting space clean and neat, and have and leave it with you tonight. them help clean up the room. • Thank everyone for attending. Opening • Call the meeting to order by demonstrating the Cub Scout sign. Explain to the Scouts and parents the meaning of the sign and when to use CUB SCOUT HANDSHAKE the sign. See page 7. Hold out your • Show the Cubs how to do the Cub Scout right hand just as salute. Then have them salute the flag of the you always do of America and recite the Pledge to shake hands. Put your first two fingers along the inside of the other Scout’s wrist. SCOUT OATH On my honor I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; Trustworthy Obedient To help other people at all times; SCOUT Loyal Cheerful Helpful Thrifty To keep myself physically strong, LAW Friendly Brave mentally awake, and morally straight. A Scout is... Courteous Clean Kind Reverent

WEBELOS MEANS WE’LL BE LOYAL SCOUTS. Being LOYAL means that you will be true to your family, friends, Scout leaders, school and country; and, that you will keep the 3 promises of the Scout Oath.

6 · DEN MEETING Allegiance. (You might need to have the words CUB SCOUT SIGN THE DEN MEETING. displayed on a poster.) Ask any parents present Gathering TheCUB Cub SCOUTScout sign isSIGN. made by raising the right hand straight up high over the head with the palm to participate in the pledge with the Cub Scouts. forward. The first two fingers are wide apart and pointing up as in a V. The two extended fingers stand Recruit one new person to help you with a gathering The Cub Scout sign is made by raising the right hand straight up high over the head with the palm See page 7. for the Scout Oath and Scout Law; and they look like the wolf’s ears ready to listen to Akela. The activity and work with the boys as they arrive to forward. The first two fingers are wide apart and pointing up as in a V. The two extended fingers stand thumb covers the nails of the ring and little fingers. complete a Den Code of Conduct by writing down the Closing for the Scout Oath and Scout Law; and they look like the wolf’s ears ready types of good behavior Cub Scouts should use at den to listen to Akela. The thumb covers the nails of the ring and little fingers. • Have the Cub Scouts form a circle. Teach them The Cub Scout sign is given when saying the Scout Oath and Scout Law. meetings. Find other gathering activities in the Den how to do the Cub Scout handshake. Have them It is also used by Akela to ask for quiet and attention. Akela in the den is Leader Guides, the Cub Scout Leader How-To Book, The Cub Scout sign is given when saying the Scout Oath and Scout Law. It shake their neighbor’s hand. See below. you, the leader. When you give this sign, Scouts should stop what they are or on the Internet. is also used by Akela to ask for quiet and attention. Akela in the den is you, • Remind the parents to help their Scout and of doing and give you their complete attention. any upcoming dates. the leader. When you give this sign, the boys should stop what they are The Meeting • Have Cub Scouts sign up to prepare and bring a doing and give you their complete attention. Greet each family and introduce yourself. Provide healthy snack to the upcoming den meetings. them with the letter you created and remind them of • Tell the Cub Scouts the importance of keeping important dates. Also ask if they had a chance to fill your meeting space clean and have them help out the Family Talent Survey sheet. If they have not, clean up the room. have them fill one out and leave it with you tonight. • Thank everyone for attending. CUB SCOUT SALUTE ACUB salute SCOUTis a way to showSALUTE. respect. We salute our flag to Opening show respect for our country. • Call the meeting to order by demonstrating the A salute is a way to show respect. We salute our flag to show respect for our country. Cub Scout sign. Explain to the boys and parents For the Cub Scout salute, use your right hand. Hold your the meaning of the sign and when to use the fingersFor the Cub Scout salute, use your right hand. Hold your as you do for the Cub Scout sign. Keep the twofingers sign. See page 7. CUB SCOUT HANDSHAKE. straightas you do for the Cub Scout sign. Keep the two straight fingers fingers close together. Touch the tips of those • Show the Cubs how to do the Cub Scout salute. Hold out your fingersclose together. to your Touchcap. If the you tips are of not those wearing fingers a to cap, your touch cap. If you Then have them salute the flag of the United right hand just as yourare not right wearing eyebrow. a cap, touch your right eyebrow. States of America and recite the Pledge of you always do to shake hands. Put your first two fingers along the inside of the other boy’s wrist. SCOUT OATH. CUB SCOUT On my honor I will do my best MOTTOCUB SCOUT MOTTO. To do my duty to God and my country Trustworthy Obedient Do Your Best and to obey the Scout Law; DO yOUR BEST. SCOUT Loyal Cheerful You can do this as a cheer. To help other people at all times; YouYou askcan thedo this Cub as Scouts, a cheer. Helpful Thrifty You ask the Cub Scouts,

To keep myself physically strong, Friendly Brave LAW. Courteous Clean “What’s our motto?” mentally awake, and morally straight. “What’s our motto?” A Scout is... Kind Reverent and they respond, and they respond,

“Do ... Your ... Best!” “Do ... Your ... Best!” three times — Webelos means WE’ll BE LOyal Scouts. three times — gettinggetting louder eacheach time. time. Being LOYAL means that you will be true to your family, friends, Scout leaders, school and country; and, that you will keep the 3 promises of the Scout Oath.

6 u DEN MEETING DEN DENMEETING MEETING u 7· 7 GAMES & MEETING ACTIVITIES • Have the Scouts play a game to get to know each other. You’ll find additional games in the Den Leader Guides, the Cub Scout Leader How-To Book, or on the Internet. Copy People Bingo (opposite page) or create your own.

• Review what Cub Scouts listed as positive behaviors during the Gathering Activity. Together as a den, create your own den code of conduct.

• Teach the Scouts and parents the Scout Oath and Scout Law. See page 6.

• Teach the Scouts and parents what “Webelos” means. See page 6.

• Play the “Bobcat Says Game” (below).

BOBCAT SAYS GAME Write out the 12 points of the Scout Law as seen on page 6. Cut each word into a strip and insert each one into a separate balloon. You should have 12 balloons, each with a strip inside. Blow up the balloons and place them in a large basket or bag. Divide the Cub Scouts into two teams and line them up next to each other with the basket of balloons between them.

Mark a starting and finish line. Each Scout will select a balloon, run to the finish line, sit on the balloon to pop it, retrieve the paper inside, then run back to his team and tag the next Scout to go. Once all of the balloons have been popped, the den leader calls “Fix!” CUB and the Cub Scouts then work together to get themselves into the correct order for the SONG I’ve got that Cub Scout spirit Scout Law. Have each Scout read his line, Up in my head, then have them all recite it together. Deep in my heart, Down in my feet. Note: If you have more than 12 Scouts in your den, I’ve got that Cub Scout spirit include lines from the Cub Scout motto in separate All over me, balloons. If you have fewer than 12, have the Scouts go All over me to stay. twice or have others fill in.

Find more games in the Den Leader Guides and Cub Scout Leader How-To Book or on the Internet.

8 · GAMES & ACTIVITIES GREAT GATHERING TIME ACTIVITY: PEOPLE BINGO Find a different person to sign his or her name in each box. When you get all boxes signed, call out BINGO!

I have a pet. I was born in I play baseball. I have an older brother. ______. (month)

My shoes have I have curly hair. My name has I was at a different no laces. more than school last year. seven letters.

My favorite I was born in I have been to I write with food is pizza. another state. the zoo. my left hand.

I know the I speak another I walk to school. I have read a principal’s . chapter book. name.

I have a summer I like I know how I have traveled to birthday. vegetables. to swim. another country. BOBCAT REQUIREMENTS All Scouts earn the Bobcat badge upon joining — they learn the Scout Oath, Scout Law, handshake, salute, sign, and motto. After receiving the Bobcat badge, Scouts work on rank requirements based on their grade or age.

As a den leader, you will guide your Scouts in earning the Bobcat badge as soon as possible, usually within their first 30 days.

o 1. LEARN AND SAY THE SCOUT OATH (with help) Before Cub Scouts agree to the Scout Oath, they need to know what it means.

On My Honor I Will Do My Best Saying “on my honor” is like saying “I promise.” It means that you will do your best to do what the Scout Oath says.

The Scout Oath has three promises. Let’s look at what they mean.

To Do My Duty To God And My Country And To Obey The Scout Law; A duty is something you’re expected to do. At home, you might be expected to make your bed or take out the trash. You also have duties to God and to your country. You do your duty to God by following the teaching of your family and religious leaders. You do your duty to your country by being a good citizen and obeying the law. You also promise to live by the 12 points of the Scout Law.

To Help Other People At All Times; Many people need help. A friendly smile and a helping hand make life easier for others. By helping other people, you are doing a Good Turn and making our world a better place.

To Keep Myself Physically Strong, Mentally Awake, And Morally Straight. The last part of the Scout Oath is about taking care of yourself. You stay physically strong when you eat the right foods and get plenty of exercise. You stay mentally awake when you work hard in school, learn all you can, and ask questions. You stay morally straight when you do the right thing and follow the 12 points of the Scout Law.

10 · BOBCAT o 2. LEARN AND SAY THE SCOUT LAW (with help) The Scout Law has 12 points. Each is a goal for every Scout. He does his best to live up to the Scout Law every day. It is not easy to do, but a Scout always tries (he does his best).

A SCOUT IS...

TRUSTWORTHY KIND THRIFTY A Scout tells the truth and keeps his A Scout treats others as he wants to A Scout works to pay his way. He promises. People can depend on him. be treated. He never harms or kills uses time, property and natural LOYAL any living thing without good reason. resources wisely. A Scout is true to his family, friends, OBEDIENT BRAVE Scout leaders, school, and country. A Scout follows the rules of his A Scout can face danger even if he HELPFUL family, school and pack. He obeys the is afraid. He stands for what is right A Scout volunteers to help others laws of his community and country. even if others laugh at him. without expecting a reward. Every day, he does his best to follow CLEAN FRIENDLY the 12 points of the Scout Law. A Scout keeps his body and mind A Scout is a friend to everyone,­ even CHEERFUL fit. He keeps his home and his people who are very different from A Scout looks for the bright side of community clean. him. life. He cheerfully does tasks that REVERENT COURTEOUS come his way. He tries to make A Scout is reverent toward God. He A Scout is polite to every­one and others happy. is faithful in his religious duties. He always uses good manners. respects the beliefs of others.

o 3. SHOW THE CUB SCOUT SIGN (and tell what it means) o 6. KNOW THE CUB SCOUT MOTTO o 4. SHOW THE CUB SCOUT HANDSHAKE “Do Your Best” is one of the most important things Cub (and tell what it means) Scouts learn. When Scouts compare themselves to other people, they can become complacent (if they’re high When you shake hands with another Cub Scout, place the achievers) or discouraged (if they have to work harder first two fingers of your right hand along the inside of his to accomplish the same goals). Focusing on doing their right wrist. personal best helps them feel good about themselves and see their potential for doing even better. Help kids see that o 5. GIVE THE CUB SCOUT SALUTE no one can find fault with them if they always do their (and tell what it means) best.

Salute with your right hand. Hold your first two fingers o 7. GO OVER YOUTH PROTECTION close together. Touch the tips to your cap. Touch your (with parent or guardian) eyebrow if you are not wearing a cap. This is the way to show respect to your leaders. You salute the flag to show Read and complete the exercises in the booklet “How to respect to our country. And you can greet another Cub Protect Your Children From Child Abuse”found in the front Scout this way. of each Cub Scout handbook.

BOBCAT · 11 DENS ARE PART OF THE PACK The Cubmaster leads the pack and the pack CUBMASTER’S FIRST 8 meetings. He or she is a primary source of information WEEKS OF RESPONSIBILITIES for the group and will be able to answer most of your questions. Week 1 • Create a My.Scouting.org account and take The monthly pack meeting brings together den Youth Protection Training and Hazardous leaders, Scouts from every den, and their families Weather Training. See pages 21 and 20. to showcase everything the Scouts have learned • Contact all den leaders to confirm date and and done in their individual den meetings. The pack location of all den meetings. meeting gives Scouts a larger experience beyond their • Take position-specific training. own den, and helps them to connect their individual • Contact all den leaders about selling popcorn. activities to the entire Cub Scouting program. See page 21. • Conduct leaders meeting to get acquainted, plan first pack meeting and answer any Planning Pack Meetings questions. While the Cubmaster is responsible for leading • Assign parts of pack meeting to dens and the pack meeting, he or she plans and conducts provide materials on what to do at the pack it with the help of other leaders. Every den shares meeting. • Plan next 3 months of pack meetings and the responsibility by doing its assigned parts. The pack activities. challenge is to conduct a brisk, fast-moving meeting • Encourage all leaders to take online trainings. that will hold the interest of Scouts and family • Inform leaders of upcoming leader training members. The secret to a good pack meeting is sessions and invite them to attend roundtable planning carefully to include a balance of seriousness meetings. and fun, the involvement of many people, and a lively pace. Week 2 • Contact pack committee chairman to make sure that all committee members understand their role. • Follow up with den leaders to see how first den meeting went and answer any questions. • Plan on attending Cub Launch. See page 24. • Conduct an exciting Popcorn Kickoff. See page 21.

Week 3 • Talk with each den leader about their den meetings. Discuss any concerns and answer any questions. • Ask if the den leaders need any materials for their den meeting or the pack meeting. • Ensure that each den has turned in the Cub rank advancements to the pack advancement chairman, so that awards may be acquired on time. 12 · PACK MEETING CUBMASTER’S FIRST 8 WEEKS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Week 4 – Pack Meeting Week • Follow up with den leaders on how the popcorn sale is going. • Confirm attendance from each den. • Prepare an exciting recognition ceremony for Scouts’ accomplishments during the summer.

Week 5 • Conduct leaders meeting to plan next pack meeting. • Assign dens part of the upcoming pack meeting. Follow up on any needs from the dens. • Follow up on Scouts who have not been attending den meetings. Cubmasters: Get trained with leader- specific training! See page 20. Week 6 • Communicate with den leaders on the progress of the Scouts on their advancement There are no hard-and-fast rules for planning and and their popcorn sale. conducting pack meetings. Each meeting must be • Make sure that the den leaders understand planned individually, keeping in mind the business the Bobcat rank requirements as well as other items to be covered, the ceremonies to be held, and requirements they need to turn into the pack what is necessary for balance in the way of games, advancement chairman during week 7. songs, cheers and other fun. Elements of a successful pack meeting include the following: Week 7 • A detailed, well-planned, written program that is • Plan and prepare for Bobcat Ceremony that conducted without delays.* will be held at the next pack meeting. • All equipment and materials on hand before the • Ensure all new Scouts have completed the meeting begins. Bobcat rank. • The meeting place is safe, clean, and large • Make sure that the ceremony will be enough. memorable for the Scouts and parents. • A good seating arrangement. • The meeting is no longer than an hour and Week 8 – Pack Meeting Week opens and closes on time. • Conduct the second pack meeting after sign- • Announcements and speeches are not too long. up. • The meeting is planned so that every den • Conduct impressive Bobcat ceremony. participates in some way. • Communicate how to turn in popcorn orders. • Impressive recognition, advancement, and • Remind parents of popcorn order turn in date. graduation ceremonies are held. • Plan for the pack to attend a district/council Cub Scout event. * Visit scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/leaders/cubmaster- resources/pack-meeting-plans for meeting plans.

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PACK MEETING · 13 SUGGESTED PACK MEETING FORMATS Before the Meeting Closing Adult leaders in the pack gather early to be sure the The closing begins with announcements about special meeting place is prepared; the room is set up, exhibits events, upcoming activities, and the date of the next and displays are prepared and equipment is ready. pack meeting, followed by Cubmaster’s Minute and a Plan a gathering activity that provides interesting closing ceremony. things for Scouts and families to do while waiting for everyone else to arrive. After the Meeting Following the pack meeting, some packs provide Opening refreshments for an informal fellowship session, and A brief ceremony marks the beginning of the meeting. the leaders and Scouts help put the meeting space Opening pack ceremonies often consist of a flag back in order. presentation, a brief prayer, or a song. Ceremony Suggestions Skit/Song Simple ceremonies open and close pack meetings The program section of the meeting may include and mark important events or accomplishments in the presentations and performances by the dens that lives of the Scouts and families. demonstrate things the Scouts learned during the • Flag ceremonies teach Scouts how to handle month, activities involving the entire audience, or a and display the American flag. featured event. • Induction ceremonies welcome new Scouts and their families into the pack. Recognition • Advancement ceremonies celebrate the An important part of the pack meeting is formal completion requirements for Bobcat, Tiger, Wolf, recognition given to the Cub Scouts who have earned Bear, and Webelos ranks and the Arrow of Light rank badges, Adventure belt loops, religious emblems, Award. or other awards, and the leaders who have earned • Closing ceremonies bring the meeting to a close training awards or other awards. and send everyone home with inspirational ideas to remember.

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He or she works with the Cubmaster to • Attend first leaders meeting. assure that the pack provides the Cub Scout phase of • Make sure unit is signed up to sell popcorn the Scouting program. with the council office and a unit popcorn kickoff is scheduled. COMMITTEE MEMBERS • Assign new committee members to specific responsibilities. Secretary/Communications • Encourage pack committee members to take • Retain a contact list of all Cub Scouts and online training. parents for communication purposes. • Ensure that you have all information • Maintain minutes from committee/leaders for committee members to assist with meetings. communications. Activities Chair Week 2 • Arrange pack activities throughout the year such • Provide info for parents regarding popcorn, as: district/council Cub Scout event, etc. ›› . • Contact all committee members to make ›› Good Turn Activity (e.g., Scouting for sure they understand their role with the pack. Food). • Communicate with all new and returning ›› Service Project for your chartered parents to explain the role of the pack organization (civic, educational, fraternal, committee. religious, or other community-based organization that has applied for a received a charter to operate Week 3 a BSA Scouting unit). • Make sure that all committee members have what they need for the pack meeting. Membership Chair • Make sure advancement chair records and • Maintain registration and fee records of all Cub picks up awards. Scouts and leaders. • Orient new families on the registration process as they join throughout the year. • Work with district representatives to plan the fall/ spring recruitment. • Organize a new Cub Scout recruitment event.

Training Chair • Ensure all leaders have access to training. Encourage online training and personal coaching. • Maintain training records for all leaders in the pack.

16 · COMMITTEE Treasurer COMMITTEE CHAIR’S FIRST 8 • Maintain pack’s financial records and present WEEKS OF RESPONSIBILITIES statements at each monthly leaders meeting. • Maintain record of each Cub Scout’s account. • Work with the popcorn sale/Camp Card sale Week 4 chairman to coordinate sale. • Attend pack meeting. • Reimburse leaders for expenses they might • Greet all parents and their Cub Scouts. incur for approved den projects. • Make sure that all communication is clear and concise. Camping Chair • Follow up with any committee members that • Serve as the Leader Outdoor Experience-trained were not able to attend pack meeting. leader for pack camping trips. • Work with Cubmaster to set next leaders • Using the Guide To Safe Scouting, work with meeting. Cubmaster to plan/execute pack camping trips. • Provide a camping trip supply list for parents. Week 5 • Coordinate registration of Cub Scouts for • Attend leaders meeting. district/council Cub Scout events. • Ensure that all committee members understand their roles so that den leaders can Advancement Chair focus on their den meetings. • Work with each den leader to ensure that • Follow up after leaders meeting to make sure advancements are turned in each month prior to committee members have what they need for pack meeting. the upcoming month. • Coordinate with Cubmaster so that each pack meeting has a meaningful advancement Week 6 ceremony. A great resource is the Ceremonies for • Send communication out to entire pack about Packs and Dens book and the Internet. See page 15. upcoming activities. • Track and maintain records of each Cub Scout • Make sure the committee or cubmaster has so that all leaders know the status of each Cub an impressive Bobcat ceremony planned for Scout’s rank. the upcoming pack meeting. • Input and maintain the official advancement records online in order to acquire the rank and Week 7 advancement patches from the Scout Shop • Follow up with committee members to ensure each month prior to the pack meeting. that they have communicated with den leaders and have promoted and encouraged Special Events those that need basic leader training to • Work with the pack activity chairman to complete it as soon as possible. coordinate any special events such as: • Make sure that all advancements have been ›› Scouting For Food collected and the advancement chairman ›› Memorial Day flag placement understands how important it is to get awards ›› Good Turn activity correct. ›› Service project for chartered organization

Week 8 Popcorn Sale/Camp Card Sale • Arrive early at pack meeting to make sure that • Attend annual kickoff training. the advancement ceremony will be impressive • Encourage parents to participate in pack’s sale. and memorable. • Work with pack treasurer to maintain sale • Make sure that all pack communications to records. parents are clear and concise. • Serve as the contact person between the pack and council.

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With more than 40 day camp locations, there is one in your neighborhood! which overnight camp you attend, advancement plays an important role, allowing your den to start the Cub Scout Overnight Camps program year with several Adventure/advancements Cub Scout Overnight Camp is the best part of your and awards completed before your first meeting in the den’s year where you and your Scouts have fun, fall. Cub Adventure Camp is for all ages and ranks, learn, and grow from outdoor program and adventure. and Webelos and Arrow of Light Camps are for Scouts Activities include swimming, boating, STEM, BBs, going into 4th and 5th grade. archery, fishing, hiking, camping, outdoor skills, nature programs, climbing, campfires, and more. No matter Family Camp (Council Run) This camp provides Scouts with the opportunity to spend the weekend at one of our camp properties, sharing the fun of the outdoors with mom, dad, and Cub Scout-aged siblings. At every Family Camp, meals and tents are provided. Activities include swimming, boating, BB guns, archery, fishing, outdoor skills, nature programs, bouldering, campfires and more. Family Camps runs most weekends in June and July.

These camps have an open schedule, so you can spend the weekend doing only the activities that interest you and your family the most.

For more information, visit cubcamping.stlbsa.org.

CUB SCOUT CAMPING · 19 TRAINING A cornerstone of the Scouting program is training. Training for Cub Leaders Some of the training is conducted in your unit; others Required: are available for you to work on by yourself online at • Leader-Specific Training* my.scouting.org. • Youth Protection* • Hazardous Weather Training* Youth Protection Training Youth protection training is designed to help you Supplemental & Advanced: keep our youth safe from abuse. You will learn the • CubCasts ’s Youth Protection Guidelines, • Monthly Roundtable signs of abuse, and how to report suspected abuse. • University of Scouting After each section of material, you will answer • Cub Scout Leader Outdoor Experience questions about that section’s topic. Completion • Safety Afloat* is noted automatically in the BSA training records • Safe Swim Defense* database if the module is experienced online. To • Weather Hazards* begin this training, visit My.Scouting.org. * available online at My.Scouting.org Leader-Specific Training Specific training gives leaders the tools needed to perform their duties within the unit. • Cubmasters and assistant Cubmasters Fast Start Training • Pack committee chairs and members This is an online orientation for your position that you • All den leaders and assistant den leaders take before Den Leader Specific Training. Sign in at My.Scouting.org, click on the E-learning tab and scroll down to the course for the rank of your den.

Roundtable This monthly district meeting provides quality resources, knowledge, and skills to unit leaders to enable and motivate them to deliver an outstanding program to their Scouts.

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation/ Leader Outdoor Experience (/LOE) This course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for leaders interested in adding a camping component to their pack activities. BALOO training consists of an online pre-requisite component in addition to an overnight hands-on practical. BSA’s Cub Scout level camping policies will be taught along with the discovery of the necessary tools to help units carry our a successful camping experience. This course is mandatory before taking your unit on an overnight camping trip.

For more information, visit training.stlbsa.org.

20 · TRAINING MY.SCOUTING.ORG ACCOUNT TRAINING. TRAINING FOR CUB LEADERS My.SCOUTING.ORGTo access training, a leader must establish ACCOUNT. a My.Scouting.org account. This online tool provides leaders with training A cornerstone of the Scouting program is training. Required: Tocourses access available this training, 24/7, training a leader updates must establish and much a more. My.Scouting.org Your district offersaccount. face-to-face This online versions tool provides of these leaders Some of the training is conducted in your unit; others • Leader-Specific Training* with training updates, training links and much more. Your courses with local information. district offers face-to-face versions of these courses with are available for you to work on by yourself. • Youth Protection* local• information.Go to My.Scouting.org •• Click Go to My.Scouting.org on “Create account” Youth Protection Training Supplemental & Advanced: • Click on “Create account” Youth protection training is designed to help you keep • CubCasts • Enter a User Name and click “Check User our youth safe from abuse. You will learn the Boy • Monthly Roundtable • Name Enter a User Name and click “Check User Availability” Scouts of America’s Youth Protection Guidelines, signs Name Availability” • University of Scouting • If your User Name is available, click “Next” of abuse, and how to report suspected abuse. After • Cub Scout Leader Outdoor Experience • If your User Name is available, click “Next” each section of material, you will answer questions • Click on “I am new and don’t know my • Safety Afloat* about that section’s topic. Completion is noted • member Click on “I am new and don’t know my ID” • Safe Swim Defense* automatically in the BSA training records database member ID” • Weather Hazards* • Click “Next” if the module is experienced online. To begin this • Click “Next” • Enter the required information and click training, visit My.Scouting.org. • Enter the required information and click * available online at My.Scouting.org “Create User” “Create User” Cub Scout Fast Start • Enter answers to security questions • Enter answers to security questions Prior to running your first den or pack meeting, Cub • Check your email account to complete account activation — click on the link in the email Scout Leader Fast Start is the initial training course • Check your email account to complete account activation — click on the link in the email Roundtable • On the MyScouting screen, enter a new password, confirm the new password, and click “Create Password” that will help you understand the fundamentals of the • On the MyScouting screen, enter a new password, confirm the new password, and click “Create Password” Cub Scouting program. You will learn your specific This monthly district meeting provides quality • Once your password is accepted, log in to My.Scouting.org • Once your password is accepted, log in to My.Scouting.org responsibilities, how to keep meetings fun and resources, knowledge, and skills to unit leaders to exciting, and what other resources there are to help enable and motivate them to deliver an outstanding assist you in planning den or pack meetings. program to their Scouts.

Fast Start Training IT’S, POPCORN TIME! This is an online orientation for your position that you Selling popcorn is a great and easy way to fund take before Den Leader Specific Training. Sign in at IT S POPCORN TIME! your unit’s annual program. Selling popcorn is a My.Scouting.org, click on the E-learning tab on the left Selling popcorn is a great and easy way to fund your council supported annual fundraiser that helps side of the page, and scroll down to the course for the unit’s annual program. Selling popcorn is a council rank of your den. reducesupported annual fundraiser that helps reduce out- out-of-pocket expenses for Scouting families.of-pocket expenses for Scouting families. Money Money raised by units have been used Leader-Specific Training toraised cover by the units cost have of badgesbeen used and to advancement, cover the cost Specific training gives leaders the tools needed to specialof badges events, and advancement, summer camp special and equipment. events, and perform their duties within the unit. equipment. • Cubmasters and assistant Cubmasters Important Dates: • Pack committee chairs and members Sept. 1 Popcorn sale begins • All den leaders and assistant den leaders (Tiger, IMPORTANT DATES:(online and take order) Wolf, Bear, and Webelos) Sept.Aug. 256 Pick up OrderShow Show& Sell &popcor Sell popcornn Sept. 1 (warehouses Popcorn to be announced)sale begins Sept. 8 Pick up Show & Sell popcorn Oct. 26 Submit popcorn take orders Oct. 27 Show & Sell orders due into online popcorn system Oct. 31 Popcorn sale ends; prize Nov. 8 Popcorn pickup orders due Dec.Nov. 59 Invoices Popcorn due pickup

POPCORNpopcorn.stlbsa.org.STLBSA.ORG For more information, visit training.stlbsa.org.

20 u TRAINING MYSCOUTING.ORGMY.SCOUTING.ORG u ·21 21 SPECIAL NEEDS IN YOUR DEN Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to use as a guide As a new Den Leader you might have a Scout with or reference material. Make this meeting positive and a disability in your den. The Council Special Needs be honest with the family about the needs of the youth Committee has developed a list of resources available and parents to have a positive experience. online at stlbsa.org/programs/special-needs-scouts. If you have a child with a disability, the committee If you have future questions, please contact Nick suggests holding a meeting with the Scout’s family Schubert at 618-207-6433 or Nicholas.Schubert@ and, if appropriate, the Scout to help the unit leaders scouting.org or Julie Monken at 314-256-3052 or julie. understand the needs of the Scout. It would be [email protected]. appropriate to ask the family to bring a copy of the

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