Cub Scout All-Inclusive Leader Training

1 Welcome & Introductions

• Thomas D. Huether • Field Director, Lake Agassiz • C: 406-780-0690 • E: Thomas.Huether@scouting.org • Lane Schirado • District Executive, Lake Agassiz • C: 701-552-0379 • [email protected]

2 Purpose of this Training

• Give New leaders the knowledge & Skills • Generate enthusiasm to be successful • Provide Basic information needed to successfully carry out the duties of their position.

Because every Scout deserves a trained leader!

3 Introduction to Cub Scouts

4 Introduction to Cub Scouts

Module Overview • Welcome • Aims and Methods of Cub Scouting • The Pack Structure • Childhood Development • Cub Scout Uniforms • Advancement

5 Learning Objectives

• Identify what it takes to become trained • Identify & define each of the aims and methods of Cub Scouting • List the required leadership positions for a pack • Explain the role of the Charter Org • Identify the relationship between the charter org, pack committee, Cubmaster, and den leaders • Describe the different pack and den models • Identify 3 characteristics of Children of these ages: – Kindergarten & 1st Grade – 2nd & 3rd Grade – 4th & 5th Grade

6 • Identify the four ideals of Scouting that are accomplished by wearing the uniform • Identify the proper uniform for each rank • Explain the purpose of rank advancement • Identify which rank belongs to what grade • Identify what Cub Scout adventures are and how they relate to earning rank • Identify who can approve rank advancement • Recall how to record, report, and present rank

7 WELCOME

8 Course Sections

• Introduction to Cub Scouts • Den Leaders • Cubmaster • Pack Committee Members & Chairs • Outdoor Programs

9 Aims & Methods of Scouting

• Mission of the BSA – The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

10 11 • Scout Oath – On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. • Scout Law – A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.

12 Cub Scouting …

• Is for youth aged 5 to 11 or in kindergarten through fifth grade • Is family oriented • Builds independence • The aims are: develop character development, citizenship training, personal fitness, and leadership development • Has age-appropriate activities and lessons • Is the youth program of the BSA, improved & tailored to our youth continuously since 1930. 13 7 Methods of Cub Scouting

• 1. Living the Ideals • 2. Belonging to a Den • 3. Using Advancement • 4. Involving Family and Home • 5. Participating in Activities • 6. Serving Home and Neighborhood • 7. Wearing the Uniform

14 Living the Ideals

• Scout Oath & Scout Law • Sign, Salute, handshake and slogan serve as physical reminders

15 Belonging to a Den

• Group of 6-8 Boys or Girls • About the Same Age • Develop New skills and interests • Practice sportsmanship and good citizenship • Learn to do their best

16 Using Advancement

• Recognition is important • Personal sense of achievement • Strengthens family understanding

17 Involving Family and Home

• Family is important to Cub Scouting • Provide leadership and support

18 Participating in Activities

• Games • Projects • Skits • Songs • Outdoor activities • Trips • Service projects • Opportunities for growth, achievement and family involvement

19 Serving Home and Neighborhood • Focuses on home and neighborhood • Strengthen connections • Support growth and development

20 Wearing the Uniform

• Demonstrate membership • Identify individual achievement • Encourages a neat appearance • Sense of belonging • Good behavior • Democratic idea of equality • Covers up all differences

21 CUB SCOUT PACK STRUCTURE

22 What kinds of packs do you currently belong to? Poll Time!

23 24 Chartered Organization

• Who Can be a Charter Org? – Church – Business – Civic Organization

• Helps with: – Leader Selection – Place to meet – Support

25 Pack Committee

• Minimum Positions: – Committee Chair – Treasurer – Secretary • Recruit as many parents as possible to serve on the pack committee

26 Cubmaster

• Required Position • Main Responsibility – Conduct Pack Meetings – Serve as Master of Ceremonies

27 Den Leaders

• Have direct interaction with youth • Deliver the Cub Scouting Program • Individual Den leaders for each grade and gender • Strong Den Leader will attract families to the den and retain the Cub Scouts • 2-deep leadership required • Youth Protection standards must always be used

28 Family Pack Structure

29 Single Gender Pack

30 Multi-aged dens

31 Large Pack Structre

32 CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

33 • Youth mature at their own pace – Cognitively – Physically – Emotionally – Socially • Middle Childhood – Ages 4 to 8 • Late Childhood – Ages 9 to 12

34 Lions & Tigers

• Kindergarten & 1st Graders – Refining Motor Skills – Attention Spans are short – Easily Bored – Accident-prone, – need good supervision

35 Wolves & Bears

• Second & Third Graders – Growing in Strength & Endurance – Curious with Vivid imaginations – Understand between right & Wrong – Keen Sense of rules

36 Webelos & Arrow of Light

• Fourth & Fifth Graders • Well developed eye-hand coordination • Growing physical stamina • Devoted to friends

37 Boy Behavior & Girl Behavior

• Poll Time!

38 CUB SCOUT UNIFORM

39 • Four Ideals of Scouting that wearing the uniform supports – Identification – Achievement – Personal Commitment – Personal Equality • When should you wear the uniform? – Meetings & outings – Special functions – Camp – Identify other scouters

40 41 Adult Leaders

• Guide to Awards and Insignia • www.scouting.org /resources/info- center/insignia- guide/

42 ADVANCEMENT

43 • Process by which Cub Scouts earn their badges of rank • Progress toward their rank by earning adventures • Progress from rank to rank, learning new skills as they go • Developmentally appropriate and fun adventures

44 Kindergarte Lions 5/6 5 req. n

Bobcat

6 req. Tiger Badge First 6/7 1 elective

6 req. Wolf Cubs Second 7/8 1 elective

6 req. Bear Cubs Third 8/9 1 elective

5 req. Fourth, 1 elective Webelos 9/10/11 Fifth 4 req. 1 elective. 45 46 • Ideal to complete rank by pack Blue & Gold. • Blue & Gold – Anniversary month of Scouting • Continue to meet, work on electives • Fifth-graders should earn rank by February.

47 ScoutBook

• What is Scoutbook?

48 Tracking Advancement

49 SUMMARY

50 • In this session we have covered: – Aims and Methods of Scouting – Pack Structure – Basics on Child Development – Cub Scout Uniform – And Advancement

51 Den Leaders

Module Overview • Completing the Bobcat Rank • Conducting a Den Meeting • Resources to help Conduct Den Meetings • Den Management • Denners & Den Chiefs

52 Learning Objectives

• Define the Bobcat Rank • Identify the requirements for the Bobcat Badge • Define the Core Values • Identify Parts of a den meeting • Recall the den leader guide and youth handbook as the primary resource for den meetings • Explain how valuable other adults are as a resource

53 Learning Objectives cont.

• Identify the Family Talent Survey as the way to determine specific resources • Identify how to approach and ask others for help. • Locate guides, books, and training • Describe four proactive methods used to positively manage den behavior (DL, CM) • Identify the roles of the denner and den chief (DL, CM)

54 BECOMING A BOBCAT

55 • The first accomplishment in Cub Scouting • Seven requirements: 1. Scout Oath 2. Scout Law 3. Cub Scout Sign 4. Cub Scout Handshake 5. Cub Scout Motto 6. Cub Scout Salute 7. Child protection exercises with parent

56 Congratulations!

You have completed all the requirements a youth needs to earn the Bobcat badge.

57 CONDUCTING A CUB SCOUT DEN MEETING

58 • Most important group in Cub Scouting • Dens should focus on – Quality den meetings and outings – Provides opportunities for the family • Den Leaders should have a den leader guide

59 Den Leader Guide

60 PARTS OF A DEN MEETING

61 • Preparation and Materials Needed • Gathering • Opening • Talk Time • Activities • Closing • After the Meeting

62 Preparation

• Review and make final preparations. – Consult the Den Leader Guide. – Review materials and preparation needed early and often. – Get Materials needed – Review your meeting location – Communicating with parents/guardians • Time, date and location • Text messages, emails, phone calls, social media – Check with your cubmaster on how your pack provides support to den leaders for purchasing any needed supplies.

63 Gathering

• Have something for them to do: – Game – Puzzle – Magic – Outdoor activity – Supervision is important! • Hands on and active • Good way to involve a parent or den chief

64 Opening

• Opening ceremony of some type: – Flag ceremony (always) – Cub Scout motto – Song – Den yell – Prayer

65 Talk Time

• Explanation of den adventure • Discuss upcoming den activities, plans, and do-at-home projects • Announcements • Assignments for next Pack meeting • Keep Talk Time brief and to the point

66 Activities

• Advancement and electives • Found in the Den Meeting plans of the Den Leader Guide.

67 Closing

• Awards and recognition (adventure loops and pins) • Reminders (upcoming events and home assignments) • Den leader’s minute • Brief closing ceremony • Cleanup

68 After the Meeting

• Review this meeting. – Follow up on additional parts – Communicate with parents – Record what was completed • Plan/review the next meeting. • Clean up. • Relax.

69 RESOURCES

70 • You are never alone • Each Cub Scout brings at least 1 adult • Identifying what resources are available to you. • Family Talent Survey

71 Family Talent Survey

• https://247scouting.com/web/BSA429/attac hment/document_15361919850_7139.pdf • Group asks are not effective • Asking each individual for help, time-limit basis, is more successful • Why do you think that asking an entire group all at once does not work well?

72 Resources cont.

• Cub Scout Leader Book • Den Leader Guides • Cub Scout Ceremonies for Dens & Packs • Cub Scout Songbook • Cub Scout Magizine • Group Meeting Sparklers

73 Local Cub Scouting Resources

• Local council service center • District executive and other support staff • District and unit commissioner • Scout executive • Camping facilities • Program support • Fund-raising programs • Activities

74 Local Information Sources

• Training • Roundtable – Monthly meeting – For all leaders and interested parents – Conducted by the district – Program ideas and fun • Council Web site, newsletters, others • Commissioners service

75 DEN MANAGEMENT

76 • Cub Scouting is fun • Long history of developing simple & easy-to- use methods • Positive discipline & structure • Set expectations • Modeling behavior • Setting up incentives

77 Four helps to manage a den

• Be Prepared – Proactive and thinking ahead • Create a den code of conduct – Could include: safety, respect for property, relationships with others – Cub Scouts can help with the caring values and behaviors • Conduct Candle • Mason jar with marbles • Talking stick or talking feather

78 DENNERS & DEN CHIEFS

79 Denners

• Develop leadership skills of youth • Developed through hands- on experiences • Denner-wolves through Webelos in fifth grade who wish to serve – Have each Cub Scout take a turn as denner – Den Meeting by den meeting or monthly basis – Special Person and helper – May carry U.S. Flag, call the commands, – Could “go first”

80 Den Chiefs

• Older youth from a Scouts BSA troop, Venture Crew, or Sea scout Ship • May be older sibling, or den leaders child • Should complete Den Chief Training • Serves as a role model • Den Chief should never be left alone with the Cub Scout den • Den Chief Handbook

81 Review and Questions

Up Next: The Cubmaster

82 Cubmaster

Module Overview • Den Management • Conducting a Cub Scout Pack Meeting • Denners & Den Chiefs

83 Learning Objectives

• Identify Parts of a Pack meeting • Describe four proactive methods used to positively manage den behavior (DL, CM) • Explain the purpose of pack meetings • Describe the flexibility of pack meetings • Identify the roles of the denner and den chief. (DL, CM)

84 Covered in Den Leader Section

• Describe four proactive methods used to positively manage den behavior (DL, CM) • Identify the roles of the denner and den chief. (DL, CM)

85 CONDUCTING A CUB SCOUT PACK MEETING

86 • What is a pack meeting? – Brings all of the dens in the pack together – Recognizes achievements – Communicate information about upcoming events – Provide a program that enriches the Cub Scout experience • Helps Cub Scouts realize their den is part of a larger organization • Pack meetings are well planned and organized

87 • No required number of pack meetings • May meet monthly or less often • Pinewood Derby & Blue and Gold are pack meetings • More information on pack meetings: Cub Scout Leader Book • Use Cub Scout Ceremonies for Dens and Packs

88 Cub Scout Pack Meetings

• Before the Meeting • Gathering • Opening • Program • Recognition/Advancements • Cubmaster Minute • Closing • After the Meeting

The Cub Scout Leader Book contains a model pack meeting plan for each month! 89 Before the Meeting

• Should be simple, fun, and an hour to an hour and a half • Remember Den meetings are the most important – Make sure dens run well, and don’t let planning and resources for a pack meeting take priority over den meetings • Pack committee plans the year of pack meetings in July or August (program planning)

90 Before the meeting

• Preparation for a pack meeting begins at the pack committee meeting – Den Leaders ensures each scouts record is up to date (Scoutbook or den advancement report) • Make arrangements for meeting space • If issues, contact your Charter rep. • Arrange for sound system if needed • Communicate with parents and gaurdians – Texting, email, phone calls, social media etc. • Have a pack calendar • Assign a den for setting up the meting space 91 Gathering

• Greeters • Den exhibits • Pre-opening activity • Assistant Den Leaders, parents or den chief can help with this • Conclude the gathering on time. • Start the meeting on time.

92 Opening

• Opening ceremony/prayer – Flag ceremony – Pledge of Allegiance – Prayer/moment of reflection • Song (fun and active) • Welcome and introductions (short and sweet) • Have dens take turns • Perfect for the new member coordinator to organize

93 Program

• Program portion ideas: – Blue & Gold Banquet – Bridging Ceremony – Den Presentations – Derbies – Holiday events – Public safety events – Performer – Outdoor expert – Bike expect – Special guest – etc 94 Recognition & Rank Advancement • Youth – Advancement – Special awards • Leaders – Special thanks – Leader award presentation • Attendance awards • Organization

95 Cubmaster Minute

• Cubmaster shares an inspiration story – Highlights the Scout Oath or Scout Law – Personal experience – Reflect on the values of scouting.

96 Closing

• Flag ceremony, etc. • Sets a definite ending to the meeting

97 After the Meeting

• “leave thing better than we found them” • Serve refreshments. • Clean up. • Start getting ready for the next meeting.

98 Review and Questions

Up next: The Pack Committee

99 Pack Committee & Chairs

Module Overview • Conducting a Pack Committee Meeting • Pack Finance • Annual Program Planning • Annual Charter Renewal

100 Learning Objectives

• Explain the purpose of the pack committee meeting • List the parts of a pack committee meeting • Identify the Cub Scout Leader Book as the pack committee’s main resource • Describe the flexibility of pack committee meetings • Recall the rules about pack finances • Identify controls for establish sound financial practices • List the steps to building a pack budget • Define the annual program planning conference • Identify the purpose of the annual program planning conference • List who attends the annual program planning conference • Identify when the annual program planning conference should be held

101 Learning Objectives cont.

• Summarize the responsibilities of the committee chairs, Cubmaster, Den Leaders, and other committee chairs in preparation for the annual program planning conference • Explain the “secret sauce” of Cub Scouting • Outline the steps of the annual program planning conference • Identify resources to help you through the annual program planning conference • Identify what the chartered organization and the local council agree to do • Outline the charter renewal process • Identify resources available to help with charter renewal

102 The Pack

Chartered Organization Chartered Organization Representative Local Council

Pack Committee

Pack Trainer

Cubmaster

Assistant Cubmaster

Tiger Cub Den Leaders Cub Scout Den Leaders Webelos Den Leaders

Adult Partners Assistant Cub Scout Assistant Webelos Den Leaders Den Leaders

Den Chief Den Chief Den Chief

103 CONDUCTING A CUB SCOUT PACK COMMITTEE MEETING

104 • Essential to running a Cub Scout Pack • Providing adequate support to Den Leaders, Assistant Den Leaders, and families in the pack • Exists to pan and manage: – Pack meetings – Pack Events and activities – Finances – Support Den Leaders • Held monthly, same day and time each month 105 Pack Leaders Member of Pack Committee Chartered organization  representative Pack committee chair and  members and/or parent coordinator—three registered leaders required Pack trainer  Cubmaster and assistant  Den leaders and assistants  Den chiefs 

106 Pack Committee Meeting

• Before the Meeting • Welcome and Call to Order • Evaluating the Previous Month • Finalizing the Current Month • Planning Ahead • Unit Leadership enhancements • Social Time and Fellowship

107 Before the Meeting

• Developing an agenda with specific items to be reported and discussed • Pack Key 3 – Committee Chair, Charter Org Rep, Cubmaster – Does not need to be in person, can be done via email • Pack Committee Chair creates agenda – Monthly: Treasurer’s report, membership efforts – Seasonal: Pinewood Derby, B&G, Webelos crossover, etc. • Reminder sent for the date, time, and

location 108 Welcome and Call to Order

• Officially starts the meeting • Star the meeting on time • Attendees introduce themselves • Nametags help

109 Evaluate the Previous Month

• Reports are presented – Agenda is used as a guide – Treasurer’s report – Evaluation of pack meeting, recent activities etc..

110 Finalize the Current Month

• Plans review and final details arranged for next pack meeting • Reports from those chairing upcoming activities • District & Council Events discuss • Pack Committee Chair is responsible for keeping the meeting on topic – May mean a topic will need to be table • Pack committee meeting should last one hour

111 Plan Ahead

• Plans for the next Pack meeting and other special events are developed and assignments make • Discussion about any other pending topics is held

112 Unit Leadership Enhancements

• Quick Sessions designed to spark conversations • Discuss training opportunities available • Ensure training requirements such as Youth Protection Training & Outdoor training are/will be completed

113 Social Time and Fellowship

• Allows leaders time for refreshments and fellowship • Be respectful of time

114 PACK FINANCE

115 • Good Funding & Financial management • Rules that must be followed: – Chartered org. is the entity that owns the charter to operate the pack. • Pack Treasurer – Requires the utmost honesty, integrity, and transparency – Basic understanding of accepted account principles – Selected by the pack committee chair, and approved by the Charter Org.

116 Pack Finances

• Ensure two signatures or two approvers before funds are withdrawn – Can be Pack Treasurer and Pack Committee Chair or Cubmaster • Provide monthly financial statements – Other pack committee member or Charter org review bank statements quarterly • Develop a pack budget – Identifies the budgeted expense for the year – Determines needed income for the year – Should be done at same time a pack calendar

117 Pack Budget Plan

• Who? • When? • What? • How?

118 Pack Budget Plan

• Registration • Boys’ Life • Unit accident insurance • Reserve fund • Other expenses • Program materials • Activities and camps

119 Pack Finances

• Packs May not solicit individuals or companies for direct contribution. • Unit Money-earning application

120 ANNUAL PROGRAM PLANNING

121 • A fun and successful year for your Cub Scout Pack involves annual program planning • Set calendar • How things are funded • Who is responsible for each activity and event

122 Annual Pack Program Planning Conference

• Led by the pack chair and cubmaster. • Supported by the pack committee, treasurer, secretary. • Den leaders and interested parents attend and participate. • More in depth dive into Program Planning can be found on the council website.

123 Secret Sauce to Program Planning • First Ingredient: Keep it safe – Have we talked about the real risks? – Are we able to do this? – Do we know how to proceed safely – Do we trust each other to execute the plan? – Do we have a safe space or not? • Second Ingredient: Do the Program • Third Ingredient: Make it Meaningful • https://www.nlcbsa.org/pp

124 Program Planning Cont.

• Seven steps to conducting an annual program planning conference. – Master Calendar – Review – Budget Review – Planning the Year – Responsibilities – Finalize – Ongoing Process

125 Master Calendar

• Creates a visual focal point • School calendar is essential – Non-scouting events, activities, and holidays • Local Council/District Calendar • Other Calendars – Community Calendar of Special Events – Religious Calendars – Charter Org Calendar • Pack Meetings, Den Meetings, Pack Committee Meetings, Special Events

126 Review

• Review established date and time for pack, den, and committee meetings • Review major events – Pinewood Derby – Blue & Gold – Crossover • Review month by month • Succession plan for each position

127 Budget Review

• Review last years Budget • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAl3C6S U_XU&feature=youtu.be • Detailed dive into budget • What expenses the pack with cover • Identify how much income the pack will need – Dues – Fundraising

128 Planning the Year

• Review the Calendar – Month to Month – Confirm each meeting & Activity – Add or remove any dates – Calendar will be ready to share

129 Responsibilities

• Cubmaster assigns den responsibilities – Setup – Cleanup – Open & Closing Ceremonies • Special Event Chairs Identified

130 Finalize

• How to distribute/maintain calendar • Have online calendar • 3-month printed calendar • Distribute pack operating budget • Make sure families have access to calendar • Good communication plan in place

131 Ongoing Process

• Calendar should be reviewed at the Pack committee meeting • An update on Activities

132 Program Planning Resources

• Cub Scout Leader Book • Scouting magazine • Boy’s Life magazine • Cubcast • https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording /8775674397906647308 – Deep Dive into Program Planning

133 Annual Charter Renewal

Local Council Agrees to: • Charter Org Agrees to: Respect the aims and objectives – Use the Scouting program of the Charter Org consisten with BSA rules, Make program training and resources available regulations, and policies. Make training available for the – Appoints a chartered chartered org rep and require organization adult leaders to attend BSA representative and Youth Protection training. approve the adults in Conduct criminal background your pack as volunteer checks on adult leaders leaders. Provide Camping opportunities, administrative support, and – Ensures the pack has a professional support to assist place to meet. the chartered organization in developing a successful Scouting – Encourages adult leaders Program. to take training. Provide general liability insurance.

134 Charter Renewal

• Best Done Online can be done by paper • Unit Commissioner can assist • https://www.scouting.org/commissioners/in ternet-rechartering/

135 Steps to Charter Renewal

• Step 1-Confirms those who are active • Step 2-Update information on each member • Step 3-Calculate the registration fees, including Boy’s Life magazine • https://scoutnet.scouting.org/UCRS/ui/hom e/default.aspx

136 Questions

Up Next: Outdoor Programs

137 Outdoor Programs

Learning Objectives • Preparing Families for Outdoor Adventure • Keeping Cub Scouting Safe • Journey to Excellence • Involving Adults in Cub Scouting • Continuing your Learning Journey

138 Learning Objectives

• Identify the Cub Scout Six Essentials • List activities to get parents comfortable for their first outdoor adventure • State what activities require a BALOO trained leader • Identify the Guide to Safe Scouting as a primary resource for safety rules and regulations • Know how to report an incident and locate the incident reporting tool and training

139 • Explain Journey to Excellence as a process • Locate the Journey to Excellence Scorecards • States the purpose of having a parents meeting • Lists the steps to properly making an ask • Explain the difference between assigning task and filling positions • Identify the requirements to earn your training award knot

140 PREPARING FAMILIES FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

141 Setting up a tent

• Tent Setup Party • May fulfill a Cub Scout Requirement • Helps prevent parent frustration

142 6 Essentials of Cub Scouts

• Filled water bottle • First-aid kit • Sun protection • Trail food • Flashlight • Whistle

143 Planning Ahead

• First Step-Make arrangements for activity – Go to location ahead of time – Take notes i.e. directions to the location, parking information, good spot to meet • Overnight/Outdoor activity – 1 registered adult leader has completed BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) – Discuss gear, including tarps and rain gear – Plan for meals and snacks • Start with a simple outing • Cub Scout Leader Book

144 KEEPING CUB SCOUTING SAFE

145 • First Priority to keep Scouts safe • Overnight activities require 1 BALOO trained leader • Guide to Safe Scouting – https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/toc • “More sets of eyes and hands can come in handy.” • Present program as it is written, safety is already built into the program. • Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities • https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf /680-685.pdf • Parents expect leaders to take safety seriously. • Builds trust and respect

146 Reporting an incident

• https://www.scouting.org/health-and- safety/incident-report/ • Incident report is required for injuries beyond Scout-rendered first aid, allegations of abuse, or violations of BSA policies

147 JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE

148 • Performance and recognition program for Units, districts and councils. • Shows what a quality program is • Used during Program Planning

149 • Best Resources in Scouting – Parents, guardians, adult partners – Have each adult complete the Family Talent Survey • Starts the very moment a family joins • Schedule a parents meeting 10 days after your formal joining event – Date, time, and location, including address – Send a personalized text or email two days prior • All parents, guardians and other caring adults

150 INVOLVING ADULTS IN CUB SCOUTS

151 First Parents Meeting

• Designed to do two things – Welcome new families – Provide them an opportunity to participate • Perfect meeting for the New member Coordinator • Non-uniformed meeting • Have name tags

152 First Parents Meeting

• Welcome and introductions • Charter organization welcome-charter org rep or institutional head • Pack structure—what is den?/what is a pack • What Cub Scout do—introduce adventures, ranks, and bobcat • Where to get your handbook and uniform— directions to local Scout shop • Pack Calendar—have the next 6-9 months planned out

153 • Pack Finances—review the pack budget including how the pack generates income and how it spend it on programs • Pack communications—email, text, social media, etc. • Adult participation in the pack • Adult applications • Welcome new den leaders and others who agree to take on a leadership position • adjourn

154 • Some mane not like titles or official positions • Will be willing and ready to do the work • Those who do not want to wear a uniform – Record keeping or communications • Have a written position description – Identify what Skills are needed – What skills the volunteer has – Commitment • Make the ask face to face • Two things to take with you – Another adult volunteer – Written Position description

155 • When someone says “no” – No task or position is too small • Tenure is less important – Skills are more important – I.e. strong communication, working well with others, well organize etc. • Number one reason adults don’t volunteer. • They where never asked.

156 • More ways to continue to learn and grow – Training Award knot – Den Leader Training Award • https://www.scouting.org/wp- content/uploads/2018/11/Den-Leader-Training-Award- 511-052_WB.pdf – Cubmaster’s Key Progress Record • https://www.scouting.org/wp- content/uploads/2018/11/Cubmasters-Key-511- 053_WB.pdf – Scouter’s Training Award for Cub Scouting Progress Record • https://www.scouting.org/wp- content/uploads/2018/11/Scouters-Training-Award-for- Cub-Scouting-511-057_WB.pdf

157 CONTINUE THE JOURNEY

158 Supplemental Leader Training

• BALOO—Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation • Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders • Pow wow • University of Scouting • Council or district supplemental • Philmont Training Center opportunities

159 Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders

• Planning and activities • Basic skills – Camping essentials – Knots and ropes – Tents and packs – Outdoor activity badges – Cooking and sanitation – How to have fun

160 University of Scouting

• Day-long event • For leaders of all programs • Broad range of subjects (you choose)

161 Philmont Training Center

• Open to all Scouting leaders • Family-oriented activities • Cub Scout courses

162 Den Chief Training

• For Boy Scouts and Venturers who are filling a den chief leadership position. • Fast Start (online) provides immediate help Safety Training

• Youth Protection (online) • Health and safety • Safe Swim Defense (online) • Safety Afloat (online) • First aid • CPR

163 Roundtable

• Monthly meeting • Conducted by district commissioner staff. • Program information • Planning assistance • Den and pack ideas • For all leaders!

164 Wood Badge

• Advanced leadership training • Weeklong or two extended weekends • Focuses on five leadership areas. • Skills that apply to home, work, and Scouting.

165 Review and Questions

166