Pack 530
Peachland- Polkton
By-laws and handbook
Peachland Methodist Church
Table of Contents
Page Title
3.…………………………….........................................................................Important Information Sheet
4.…………………………….........................................................................Pack Committee Members
5.…………………………….........................................................................What is
Cub scouting?
The Purpose of Cub Scouting
6.…………………………….........................................................................How Cub Scouting works
Cub Scouting ideals
7.…………………………….........................................................................Advancement plan
9...…………………………….......................................................................What should you do now
9.…………………………….................................…………………………….............Parent volunteer positions in the pack committees
11.…………………………….............................……………………………............Parent volunteer, you are not alone
12.…………………………….............................……………………………............Attendance
Dues and fees
Handbooks
Advancements and awards 13.…………………………….......................................................................Scout year
Discipline and behavior 14.…………………………….......................................................................Communication
Activities and events
15.…………………………….......................................................................Other
16.…………………………….......................................................................Camping equipment list
17.…………………………….......................................................................Uniforms
20.…………………………….......................................................................Parental acknowledgement, waiver of liability
21.…………………………….......................................................................Internet permission form
22.…………………………….......................................................................Parent and family talent survey
Important Information
BSA Pack 530
Anson District
Central NC Council
My son’s Rank is ____________________________________________________
My son’s Den number is ____________________________________________________
My son’s Den leader is ____________________________________________________
Phone (h) ____________________________________________________
Phone (c) ____________________________________________________
Email ____________________________________________________
My son’s Den meets
Day of Week ____________________________________________________
Time ____________________________________________________
Place ____________________________________________________
Pack Committee Members
Cubmaster
Sabrina Mullis
Phone 704-272-7320
Email sabrina_mullis@msn.com
Assistant Cubmaster
Brandon Mills
Phone 704-507-4362
Email
bmills@pilgrimspride.com
Committee Chairman
Wheeler Buckingham
Phone 704-475-4298
Email
Pack Treasurer
Tiffany Dawkins
Phone
Email
Advancement Coordinator
Phone
Email
Charter Organization Coordinator
Rev. Carroll
Phone 704-272-8124
Email
Pack Webmaster
Sabrina Mullis
Phone 704-272-7320
Email sabrina_mullis@msn.com
Event Coordinator
Lisa Smothers
Phone 704-690-1105
Email
What Is Cub Scouting?
As a parent, you want your son to grow up to be a person of worth, who is a self-reliant, dependable, and caring individual. As your son moves from Tiger Cubs to Cub Scouting, you will find that Scouting has these same goals in mind for him. Since 1910, Scouting has been weaving lifetime values into fun and educational activities designed to assist parents in strengthening character, developing good citizenship, enhancing physical fitness, and building self-esteem and ethical values in youth. Imagine a program that can help your son learn, grown, and mature while he is having fun. There are activities in which you and he can participate together with the rest of the family and get to know each other even better. This is exactly what Scouting is. Every activity gives you and your son the chance to discover and share together. What does your son learn in Scouting? Well, it is a lot more than crafts, games, and outdoor skills. All of the Cub Scout programs in which you and your son will participate are carefully designed to teach your son something he will use throughout his life. Every activity is specially designed for your son's age, development, and personal needs. Here are just a few of the things your son will gain through Cub Scouting:
1. A feeling of belonging to a positive and fun group of boys and caring adults.
2. New social skills that will help him get along with others.
3. Develop new mental skills from reading and writing, to planning and organizing.
4. A greater understanding of other people and the world around him.
5. A system of values that will help him grow and make good decisions.
6. A concern and caring for people, and even opportunities to help others.
7. Self-confidence and stronger self-esteem.
In a society where your son is often taught that winning is everything, Cub Scouting teaches him to "do his best" and be helpful to others as expressed in the Cub Scout Promise. These values help your son make good decisions throughout his lifetime and give him confidence as he becomes an adult leader of tomorrow. With all the negative influences in today's society, Scouting provides your son with a positive peer group and a program that is fun and adventurous and helps him to "be prepared" to shape his own future. And the best thing about it all is that you do, learn, and experience the program along with your son, making it all the more special and valuable through your involvement in Scouting with him!
The Purposes of Cub Scouting
Since 1930, the Boy Scouts of America has helped younger boys through Cub Scouting. It is a year round family program designed for boys who are in the first grade through fifth grade (or 7, 8, 9, and 10 years of age). Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting. Currently, Cub Scouting is the largest of the BSA's three membership divisions. (The others are Boy Scouting and Venturing.)
The ten purposes of Cub Scouting are:
1. Character Development
2. Spiritual Growth
3. Good Citizenship
4. Sportsmanship and Fitness
5. Family Understanding
6. Respectful Relationships
7. Personal Achievement
8. Friendly Service
9. Fun and Adventure
10. Preparation for Boy Scouts
How Cub Scouting Works
Scouting is Family Oriented:
1. Activities are intended for the whole family.
2. You work with your son on his various award requirements.
3. Many skills he will learn are family oriented.
The Cub Scout Den:
1. Your boy is a member of a Cub Scout den.
2. The den usually meets once a week.
3. The den is led by a den leader (usually a parent).
4. The den leader is usually assisted by an assistant den leader
5. Den meetings include achievement work, games, activities and fun.
The Cub Scout Pack:
1. Your boy is a member of a Cub Scout Pack. We are Pack 530.
2. Our pack has monthly activities where all the Dens and families participate.
3. The Pack meeting is led by the Cubmaster.
4. The Pack belongs to a local Boy Scout District. We belong to the Anson District .
5. The District is part of a larger Boy Scout Council. We belong to Central NC Council.
6. Our Council’s web site is http://www.centralnccouncilbsa.com/
The Pack Committee:
1. The Pack is run by the Pack Committee of volunteer parents.
2. The Pack Committee is made up of Den leaders and assistants, Webelos leaders and assistants, and the Cubmaster and assistants as well as parent committee members.
3. The Committee plans the pack meetings and activities for the year.
4. The Committee selects leaders, performs record keeping, manages pack finances, orders badges, maintains pack equipment and helps train leaders.
The Chartering Organization:
1. The pack is owned by a chartered organization.
2. Chartered organizations include schools, parent associations, religious organizations, service clubs, and other groups interested in youth.
3. The chartered organization approves leaders, provides a meeting place, and operates packs within the guidelines and policies of the chartered organization and the Boy Scouts of America.
4. The chartered organization selects a chartered organization representative who serves a liaison between the pack and organization.
5. Our Pack is chartered by Peachland United Methodist Church.
Cub Scouting Ideals
Apart from the fun and excitement of Cub Scout activities, the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, and the Cub Scout sign, handshake, motto, and salute all teach good citizenship and contribute to a boy's sense of belonging.
Cub Scout Promise
I, (name),
promise to do my best
To do my duty to God and my country,
To help other people,
and To obey the Law of the Pack.
Cub Scout Motto
Do Your Best.
Law of the Pack
The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.
Colors
The Cub Scout colors are blue and gold. They have special meaning, which will help boys see beyond the fun of Cub Scouting to its ultimate goals. The blue stands for truth and spirituality, steadfast loyalty, and the sky above. The gold stands for warm sunlight, good cheer, and happiness.
Advancement Plan
The responsibility for a boy's earning of awards in Cub Scouting lies with the family and not with the Pack
A lot of the advancement requirements are done at den meetings, but some are completed with you. You can sign off on his requirements when you and your son feel that he has done his best. As a result, the awards earned raise his self-esteem and confidence. You can be a part of it by participating in the Cub Scout program with him. The rank awards he earns are listed below. Recognition is important to young boys. The Cub Scouting advancement plan provides fun for the boys, gives them a sense of personal achievement as they earn badges, and strengthens family understanding as adult family members work with boys on advancement projects.
Bobcat.
All boys, regardless of age, earn the Bobcat badge first by learning the Cub Scout Promise, Law of the pack, handshake, salute, sign, motto, and the meaning of "Webelos." After receiving the Bobcat badge, the boy works on requirements based on his grade or age.
Tiger Cub.
The Tiger Cub program is for first-grade (or age 7) boys and their adult partners. There are five Tiger Cub achievement areas. The Tiger Cub, working with his adult partner, completes 15 requirements within these areas to earn the Tiger Cub badge. These requirements consist of an exciting series of indoor and outdoor activities just right for a boy in the first grade.
Wolf.
The Wolf program is for boys who have completed first grade (or are age 8). To earn the Wolf badge, a boy must pass 12 achievements involving simple physical and mental skills.
Bear.
The Bear rank is for boys who have completed second grade (or are age 9). There are 24 Bear achievements in four categories.
The Cub Scout must complete 12 of these to earn the Bear badge. These requirements are somewhat more difficult and challenging than those for Wolf rank.
Arrow Points.
After he earns his Wolf or Bear badge, a boy may work on electives in different interest areas until he moves on to the next rank. For every 10 elective a boy completes, he earns an Arrow Point. A boy may earn as many Arrow Points as he wishes, parents help boys learn more complicated life skills and values.
Webelos.
Webelos stands for “We’ll BE Loyal Scouts”. This program is for boys who have completed third grade. A boy may begin working on the Webelos badge as soon as he joins a Webelos den. This is the first step in his transition from the Webelos den to the Boy Scout troop. As he completes the requirements found in the Webelos Handbook, he will work on activity badges, attend meetings led by adults, and become familiar with the Boy Scout requirements—all leading to the Arrow of Light Award, the highest award in Cub Scouting.
BOY SCOUTS
When a boy earns the Arrow of Light or reaches 11 years of age or completes the fifth grade, he may graduate from Cub Scouting to Boy Scouting at an impressive graduation ceremony. We aim to graduate every Cub Scout into Boy Scouting. Generally, your son will be prepared to join a Boy Scout troop in March or April of his fifth grade year.
What you should do now
1. Carefully review this booklet so you know what Cub Scouting is all about and how you and your son can get the most out of it.
2. Fill out the Parent Talent Survey and turn it in tonight so you can share your knowledge, experience, and skills with the boys in your son’s den and the pack.
3.. Purchase a Cub Scout Book now and familiarize yourself with the requirements. Look for guidance from your leader on what activities will be done together as a den and as a family.
4. Scouting is more fun with friends! Every boy can join Cub Scouts at any time, not just on School Night. Talk to other parents and boys and have them join your son’s Cub Scout den now to make Cub Scouting even more fun.
5. Purchase a Cub Scout uniform for your son to wear his awards on. Be sure to get a size large enough to last several years as your son grows.
Helping your Son’s Pack
How Can You Help?
Scouting operates through volunteer leadership. Volunteer Cub Scout leaders are an example of Scouting's principle of service to others. Naturally, parents are a primary source of leaders in the Scouting program. You volunteer not only to serve Scouting, but also to serve your son and his friends, and to have the chance to be a positive influence on the youth in your community.
Parent Volunteer Positions in the Pack Committees:
Pack 530 supports a variety of committees. Parents are encouraged to participate in one or more committees to ensure effective event planning, to help build a cohesive Pack, and to share the workload associated with providing your son a quality scouting experience. The Committee Chairperson is responsible for coordinating the efforts of all committees.
A) Camping. We will try to have no fewer than two to three campouts per year. The camping committee will determine locations, plan menus, buy groceries and supplies, reserve locations, plan activities and events, and be responsible for the overall success of camping events. They will also inventory camping supplies.
B) Arts and Crafts: The arts and crafts committee will plan and coordinate arts, crafts, and decorations as needed for pack events and activities.
C) Banquets and Special Events: This committee will plan the agendas, meals, and activities for each special event. These can include, but not limited to, a Christmas party, the Blue and Gold Ceremony, and the end-of-year “Bridging” or Graduation Ceremony.
D) Pack Outings: The special events committee will plan all
Pack outings, parade appearances, and schedule special guests
for monthly Pack meetings. Pack outings may include local
sporting or cultural events, trips to educational facilities, etc.
E) Community Service: We want to teach our boys that they are an integral part of their community and this means giving their time and talents to make it a better place to work, play, and live. The community service committee coordinates 2-3 community service projects during the year. These can include community beautification projects, visiting local nursing homes, conducting food or clothing drives for those less fortunate, or singing Christmas carols or sending Christmas cards to make the Christmas season brighter in our community.
F) Fund Raising: Cub Scout events are seldom free. Camping, Pack events and activities, community service projects, awards, etc. all cost money beyond our Pack dues and community donations. Again, a strong pack must be a financially secure one. To ensure a complete and strong Pack program, the fund raising committee will plan 2-4 activities per year to earn funds for Pack-related activities. Fundraisers can include BSA popcorn sales, yard or bake sale, selling refreshments at local events, etc. When possible, the fund raising committee will plan community based fund raising events, but may also plan Pack-based fund raising events such as selling personalized Cub Scout Christmas ornaments, etc. The fund raising committee will also pursue opportunities to receive some portion of admission fees generated by Pack outings when possible.
G) Communications: This committee coordinates the Pack-wide communications for events, activities, and special announcements, as well as providing information about the Pack to the community. This includes items such as recruitment flyers, radio and newspaper advertisements and announcements, web site creation and maintenance, and setting up photography services for events and activities. This committee will also prepare event/banquet programs and will be responsible for arranging multi-media equipment such as laptops, projectors, and microphones as needed for ceremonies and banquets.
H) Other committees, temporary or permanent, may be formed as needed. Committees may also be merged when deemed that the combined unit will be more efficient. Committee formation, dissolution, or merger will be at the discretion of the Committee Chairperson, with strong support from the Pack Leadership Committee.
Committee Members
Attend monthly pack leaders’ meeting to help plan programs and take care of records, finances, advancement, activities, membership, etc. Views Fast Start video with viewer’s guide and
attend training.
Cubmaster and Assistant Cubmaster
Conducts monthly pack meeting. Aids den leaders by coordinating monthly program for all leaders. Attends monthly pack leaders’ meeting. Views Fast Start video with viewer’s guide and attends training. Assistant Cubmaster helps coordinate meetings and keep the pack running.
Tiger Cub Den Leader
Meets once a week for one hour with a den of six to eight boys and their adult partners. For each meeting, the den leader works with the host Tiger Cub/adult partner pair to plan the meeting or does it on their own just depends on the leader. Attends monthly pack leaders’ meeting. Views Fast Start video with viewer’s guide and attends training. Has parent/adult partners as helpers.
Cub Scout Den Leader
Meets once a week for one hour with a den of six to eight boys. Attends monthly pack leaders’ meeting. Views Fast Start video with viewer’s guide and attends training. Has one or more assistants and parent helpers.
Webelos Den Leader
Same as den leader except works with older boys, the Webelos Scouts. Plans and encourages periodic parent/son overnight campouts. Attends monthly pack leaders’ meeting. Views Fast Start video with viewer’s guide and attends training. Has one or more assistants and parent helpers.
Adult Partners
Attend Tiger Cub den meetings and pack meetings with their Tiger Cubs. When hosting the den meeting, work with the Tiger Cub and the Tiger Cub den leader to plan and lead the meeting. Attend pack meetings with their Tiger Cubs.
Parent Volunteer, You are not alone
1. Cubmaster and other leaders will set up a meeting soon after
you sign up to go over all Q&A’s regarding how to run a meeting, what to do etc. It’s easy, really it is and it’s a lot of fun.
2. Tiger Cub and Cub Scout Program Helps, along with the Webelos Leader Guide contain meeting plans for dens and packs and shows you how to do crafts and games. All leaders working with Tiger Cubs or Cub Scouts receive Program Helps in Scouting Magazine.
3. Monthly roundtable meetings for all adult Cub Scout volunteers are held in Wadesboro. Participants receive help with crafts, games, skits, and songs for use at den and pack meetings. It's a great place to ask questions and share ideas.
4. Your district has basic leader training available. All leaders need training! The district will also help you with Fast Start training.
5. For those connected to the Internet, you might enjoy visiting the National BSA website:
http://www.scouting.org/
Attendance
1. Pack 530 believes that the best way for a boy to get the most out of scouting is to actively participate in pack and den meetings and events. This is not a “Lone Scout” program, and as such, attendance is expected and required. If you are absent for more then three consective den meeting and one pack meeting, then you will have to register with our pack.
2. At least one parent or adult partner is required at all Tiger functions.
3. Parents are strongly encouraged to stay for Wolf, Bear, and Webelos den meetings and to participate in all Pack meetings and Pack-sponsored events.
Parents are strongly encouraged to stay for Wolf, Bear, and Webelos den meetings and to participate in all Pack meetings and Pack-sponsored events.
Dues and Fees
1. A pack must be financially secure in order to have a strong, complete Scouting program. Dues will be set each year by the Pack Committee in order to meet the budget forecasted and approved by the Pack Leadership Committee. Current dues are: $120 for September through August. This fee includes any application and rechartering fees.
2. Dues must be paid in full including the month of an event in order for a scout to be eligible to participate in that event or to receive any earned awards.
3. Dues are to be paid the first meeting of each month ($10). Dues are late if they are not paid by the third week. Your child will not receive the awards for that month and will not be able to go on any pack paid field trips. (There will be a $1.00 for each week you are late if not discussed with the Cubmaster or chairman before hand.) Each Den Leader will keep appropriate payment records for his den. The Den Leader will turn all monies over the Pack Treasurer.
Dues are to be paid the first meeting of each month ($10). Dues are late if they are not paid by the third week. Your child will not receive the awards for that month and will not be able to go on any pack paid field trips. (There will be a $1.00 for each week you are late if not discussed with the Cubmaster or chairman before hand.) Each Den Leader will keep appropriate payment records for his den. The Den Leader will turn all monies over the Pack Treasurer.
4. If more then one child is in scouts then the first child will be $10.00, the second $5.00, and each additional child will be $2.50. (This is only good for sibling, not cousins)
If more then one child is in scouts then the first child will be $10.00, the second $5.00, and each additional child will be $2.50. (This is only good for sibling, not cousins)
5. In the case of a family who has scouts in more than one den, late dues and fees are to be paid to each appropriate Den Leader.
In the case of a family who has scouts in more than one den, late dues and fees are to be paid to each appropriate Den Leader.
6. If the payment of dues or fees becomes a financial burden to a family, the parent or guardian should discuss the matter privately with their Cubmaster to determine what options might be available to keep the boy in Cub Scouts without causing undue hardship to his family.
If the payment of dues or fees becomes a financial burden to a family, the parent or guardian should discuss the matter privately with their Cubmaster to determine what options might be available to keep the boy in Cub Scouts without causing undue hardship to his family.
7. Some events may have an additional fee for each participant or family, and must be paid by the time defined for that activity in order to participate.
Some events may have an additional fee for each participant or family, and must be paid by the time defined for that activity in order to participate.
8. All returned checks will be assessed an additional $25 fee.
All returned checks will be assessed an additional $25 fee.
Handbooks
1. Each scout is required to have a current copy of the official Cub Scout handbook designated for his den/rank, and will bring it to each meeting. The family is responsible for buying the book the first year, then the pack will pay each year after that.
2. Leaders are required to have appropriate, current handbooks and leadership materials necessary to perform their leadership functions.
Leaders are required to have appropriate, current handbooks and leadership materials necessary to perform their leadership functions.
3. The Pack will supply a copy of the current Cub Scout Program Helps to each Adult Leader. Other Literature (Leader Handbook, etc.) will be purchased by the pack and will be available for each leader to borrow. All literature will remain property of the pack.
The Pack will supply a copy of the current Cub Scout Program Helps to each Adult Leader. Other Literature (Leader Handbook, etc.) will be purchased by the pack and will be available for each leader to borrow. All literature will remain property of the pack.
Advancement and Awards
1. A central part of Cub Scouting is earning recognition through various badges and awards. These are age-specific and are earned by completing the various requirements outlined in den-appropriate handbooks or other BSA publications.
2. Each Cub Scout is encouraged to advance at his own rate. It is not a competition between boys to see who earns the most or earns them the fastest, but to learn and get the most out of each learning opportunity. A badge is recognition for what he is able to do, not just for what he has done.
Each Cub Scout is encouraged to advance at rate. It is a competition between boys to see who earns the most or earns them the fastest, but to learn and get the most out of each learning opportunity. A badge is recognition for what he is able to do, not just for what he has done.
3. Every effort should be made to have each boy earn his den’s rank by the Blue and Gold Ceremony (February), or by the end of the scout year. However, earning the den rank is not required to advance to the next rank during the next scout year. The exception to this rule is the Bobcat badge, which certifies the boy has learned the basic fundamentals of Cub Scouting. This rank must be achieved by a boy of any age before he can advance to any other rank beyond Tiger.
Every effort should be made to have each boy earn his den’s rank by the Blue and Gold Ceremony (February), or by the end of the scout year. However, earning the den rank is not required to advance to the next rank during the next scout year. The exception to this rule is the Bobcat badge, which certifies the boy has learned the basic fundamentals of Cub Scouting. This rank must be achieved by a boy of any age before he can advance to any other rank beyond Tiger.
4. Advancement and other awards are handed out to uniformed boys during Pack meetings or events.
. Advancement and other awards are handed out to boys during Pack meetings or events.
5. All dues payments must be current in order for a boy to receive his awards.
payments in order for a boy to receive his awards.
6. Leaders should notify the Cubmaster one-week in advance of each pack meeting of awards to be handed out in order for them to be ordered and received in time for the pack meeting.
Leaders should notify the Cubmaster one-week in advance of each pack meeting of awards to be handed out in order for them to be ordered and received in time for the pack meeting.
7. All standard advancement awards are paid for by the pack .
All standard advancement awards are paid for by the pack .
Scout Year
1. Pack 530 is active year round. However, weekly meetings are held in general accordance with the Anson County Public School year, August through June. Generally, meetings will not be scheduled during school vacations, breaks, or teacher workdays.
2. Summertime activities are planned to keep the boys interested and excited about scouting and to keep the pack a cohesive group during the summer months. Participation during these months qualifies the boy for additional awards and is required for the Pack to earn the BSA Summertime Pack award.
Summertime activities are planned to keep the boys interested and excited about scouting and to keep the pack a cohesive group during the summer months. Participation during these months qualifies the boy for additional awards and is required for the Pack to earn the BSA Summertime Pack award.
Discipline and Behavior
1. Having fun and building character are important elements of Scouting. In order to meet these objectives, it is important that we provide a safe and positive atmosphere for all our scouting activities. To this end, the committee and leaders of Pack 530 have developed a behavior standard to be followed by all scouts while participating in scouting events. Compliance to these policies is necessary in order for the Leaders of Pack 530 to provide your son a safe and quality scouting experience. Please review this policy in detail with your scout and stress their compliance. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact the Cubmaster.
2. While participating in Scouting events, all Pack 530 Scouts are expected to demonstrate the qualities defined by the Scout Law. Scouts should:
While participating in Scouting events, all Pack 530 Scouts are expected to demonstrate the qualities defined by the Scout Law. Scouts should:
a) Act in a safe manner at all times. This includes following the buddy system and obeying all fire and water safety rules as outlined by BSA when appropriate.
b) Show respect when corrected by a leader or other adult. This includes responding politely and discontinuing behavior after the first warning.
c) Show respect during appropriate events – posting/retirement of the colors, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, during Prayer/Blessings, etc.
d) Be silent and attentive when leaders or adults are talking and observe the scout sign when up.
e) Refrain from the discussion of inappropriate topics or use of inappropriate language or gestures.
f) Demonstrate tolerance for other ethnic and religious groups.
g) Respect other’s personal space and property.
h) At the conclusion of each event or activity, follow the BSA policy of “Leave No Trace” by participating in trash detail. Willingly complete other housekeeping tasks as directed by Pack 530 leaders.
3. Den Leaders will use the following guidelines at their discretion when dealing with inappropriate behavior
a) 1st Offense: Warning, Correction
b) 2nd Offense: Scouts will be removed from the immediate area to continue their activity, while remaining in sight of a leader, for 10 minutes. Behavior will be discussed with parent upon pickup.
c) 3rd Offense: Scouts will be removed from the immediate area to continue their activity, while remaining in sight of a leader, for the remainder of the meeting. After the third offense, scouts must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to all meetings and events.
d) Continued disruptions will be escalated up to the Cubmaster, who will meet with the boy and his parents to determine a resolution to the problem. If resolution does not occur, the Committee reserves the right (by ¾ vote) to exclude any boy who is unable to abide by the Pack rules of behavior.
4. Leaders will make every attempt to ensure a positive experience for each scout. Parents should keep leaders informed of any extenuating circumstances that may affect their son’s behavior and help leaders determine reinforcements that will be most effective for their son.
5. Parents are expected to lead by example. Cub Scouts is to be a safe haven for boys and thus parental conduct (temperament, language, tobacco usage, etc.) is expected to further that ideal, in accordance with BSA policy
Parents are expected to lead by example. Cub Scouts is to be a safe haven for boys and thus parental conduct is expected to further that ideal, in accordance with BSA policy
6.
If a child is caught misbehaving on a field trip then, they will not be able to attend the next pack event scheduled. If there is Continued disruptions will be escalated up to the Cubmaster, who will meet with the boy and his parents to determine a resolution to the problem. If resolution does not occur, the Committee reserves the right (by ¾ vote) to exclude any boy who is unable to abide by the Pack rules of behavior.
Communication
1. Our primary method of communication is through face-to-face contact at Den and Pack meetings. Therefore, it is very important that parents attend meetings to be sure they stay current with information regarding Den and Pack activities.
2. We will send information via e-mail. We encourage parents and leaders to use e-mail to distribute information and documentation whenever possible.
We will send information via e-mail. We encourage parents and leaders to use e-mail to distribute information and documentation whenever possible.
3. If you do not have Internet or e-mail access, it is your Den Leader’s responsibility to keep you informed of any and all pertinent information.
If you do not have Internet or e-mail access, it is your Den Leader’s responsibility to keep you informed of any and all pertinent information.
4. Pack e-mail distribution lists are meant for Pack purposes only. Pack Leaders will not disclose personal information to outside persons without prior consent. Likewise, e-mail recipients should not use the Pack distribution list for non-Cub Scout purposes.
Pack e-mail distribution lists are meant for Pack purposes only. Pack Leaders will not disclose personal information to outside persons without prior consent. Likewise, e-mail recipients should not use the Pack distribution list for non-Cub Scout purposes.
5. There will a monthly newsletter every month that will be both emailed for those who have access to the internet and printed out to give at the pack meeting.
There will a monthly newsletter every month that will be both emailed for those who have access to the internet and printed out to give at the pack meeting.
Activities and Events
1. The Pack leadership shall maintain a Calendar of Pack Events; this calendar will be completed as soon as possible near the beginning of the scouting year.
2. Pack Camping Trips
Pack Camping Trips
a) Camping is an integral part of the Scouting program. Boys who do not attend campouts will miss out on some of the best learning opportunities during the program year. Lessons of self-reliance, responsibility, and leadership take hold quickly, away from the distractions of everyday life. Boys develop a sense of camaraderie and build memories that will last a lifetime. As such, it is important that scouts make every attempt to attend campouts.
b) The Pack will attempt to hold no fewer than two or three campouts per year in warmer months.
c) A parent or guardian is required to accompany Cub Scouts during every campout. Family participation is encouraged. No animals or pets will be permitted at campouts.
d) Nearly every camping event will include advancement opportunities or training in basic Scout skills, which may count toward rank advancement and other awards.
e) Our camping program will include activities and events that are appropriate for first through fifth grade boys. These may include, but are not limited to day-hikes, bicycling, field games, cooking with parents, compass courses, campfire programs, skits, songs, etc. Backpacking, mountain climbing, rappelling, whitewater rafting, etc., are not age appropriate events as defined by BSA guidelines; boys will be presented with many of these opportunities once they graduate to the Boy Scout program.
f) It is nearly impossible to schedule pack events where they do not conflict with soccer, baseball, basketball, karate, etc. The Pack Leadership Committee will attempt to pick weekends
that are most appropriate based on school, district, and local calendars. If a boy has a scheduling conflict for part of a local event, he should plan on attending as much of the event as possible once the conflicting event is complete. Please do not let a two-hour event prevent a boy from attending a two-day long camping event.
g) Electronic entertainment equipment (EEE) will not be allowed by anyone on camping trips (walkman, radios, gameboys, laser pointers, etc.) The focus during campouts should be learning about and having fun outdoors.
h) Electronics that serve a specific utility purpose (weather radios, cell phones, medical equipment, 2-way radios, GPS units, etc.) are permitted.
i) Equipment requirements and suggested packing lists may be obtained from the Pack leaders. Specific safety regulations will be addressed in a separate document .
k) Any new, non-established camping facility must be visited, inspected, and approved by two or more representatives of the pack before an event can use that facility, in order to ensure it is safe, clean, and appropriate.
Other
1. Family Participation
a) Family Participation is critical to the success of your son in the scouting program.
b) Cub Scouting is not a childcare service. In the event a parent cannot be in attendance with the scout, s/he will ensure the Den Leader has at least two emergency contact names and numbers. The parent will arrive promptly at the end of the meeting to pick the scout. If alternate transportation is arranged for a scout, the Den Leader must be notified, including the name and contact number of the responsible party providing transportation.
c) First through Fifth grade boys cannot be expected to remember all the important information that is communicated at each meeting. Parents will not understand how to help their boys if they are not involved in the program. Much of the program material must be completed at home.
d) Parents are expected to assist their Den Leaders and the Pack on occasion. Parents make up all of our key leader and committee positions. If you want to ensure a strong, complete scouting experience for your son, GET INVOLVED!
e) Parents are expected to intervene when matters of discipline (beyond the Den Leader’s control) come to their attention.
f) Our pack considers family cohesiveness very important; most events allow for the entire family to participate. Siblings are welcome to attend campouts, meetings, outings, and events, provided they are actively supervised by a parent or guardian. Some events, such as the Rain gutter Regatta and Space Derby, will have a ‘Open’ category where the sibling(s) of scouts may compete. Please keep in mind, however, that Cub Scouts is ultimately an experience for your son; not all meetings and events will be appropriate for siblings. Please try to prevent attending siblings from being a distraction during these types of events or activities.
J) Use of Knives by Cub Scouts- To earn the privilege to use a pocketknife at Cub Scout functions, only Bear and Webelos scouts can earn the Whittling Chip card. Cub Scouts are not permitted to carry knives. Leaders and parents may work closely with Cub Scouts when using knives.
Use of Knives by Cub Scouts-To earn the privilege to use a pocketknife at Cub Scout functions, only Bear and Webelos scouts can earn the Whittling Chip card. Cub Scouts are not permitted to carry knives. Leaders and parents may work closely with Cub Scouts when using knives.
Note:
Cub Scouts-Webelos Scouts are not permitted to use hand axes/axes. Webelos may be closely supervised to use bow saws.
Camping
Camping in Cub Scouting is done with the Family. Cubs tent with family members only and must be registered with the Pack at a Council/District event. Practice Leave No Trace
WHAT TO BRING ON A CUB SCOUT FAMILY CAMPOUT
Camping in Cub Scouting is done with the Family. Cubs tent with family members only, and must be registered with the Pack at a Council/District event. Webelos may tent with other Webelos. Cub Scouts do not carry knives, hatchets, matches, lighters etc. They may use knives and bow saws (Webelos only) under close adult supervision. Practice Leave No Trace (7 guidelines and principals found in each scout handbook).
COMFORT
• Tent, Stakes, Hammer • Tarp/Ground Cloth
• Sleeping Bags & Camp Pillows • Sheet & blanket
• Air Mattresses or Foam Pads • Flashlights, Extra Batteries
• Camp Lantern, Fuel, & Mantels
COOKING / DINING
• Eating Utensils (i.e. Disposable Knives, Forks, Spoons, Plates, Cups, etc.)
• Cooking Utensils (i.e. Pots, Pans, Spoons, Spatulas, Knives, Coffee Pot, etc.)
• Charcoal Briquettes (Matchlite)
• Groceries (per meal plan) • Waterproof Matches
• Camp Grill and/or Camp Stove
• Firewood (Varies With Camping Location)
• Ice Chest (with Ice or Blue Ice)
• Dish Washing Detergent (Small Biodegradable)
• Pot Scrubber Brush • Water Jugs and/or Canteen
• Paper Towels
• Dish Towels • Trash Bags
• Fire Extinguisher ABC • Campfire Bucket
HYGIENE / SAFETY / CLOTHING
• First Aid Kit • Poncho
• Insect / Mosquito Repellent • Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
• Toothbrush / Toothpaste • Toilet Paper (and Other Personal Toiletries)
• Bath Soap & Shampoo • Flip Flops (Swimming/Bathing Only)
• Sunglasses • Hiking Shoes, Tennis Shoes
(Waterproof prior to trip)
• Extra Clothing (per # days camping) • Towels
• Sweatshirt and/or Jacket • Hat
ACCESSORIES
• Camera & Film • Books (Tree / Bird Identification or Other)
• Binoculars • Rope or Nylon Cord
• Folding Chairs • Tent Broom
• Games • Notebook and Pen
• Cub Scout Handbooks • Bow Saw (Webelos only)
NOTES
• Leave Your Pets, Radios, TV’s, And Electronic Games At Home
Uniforms
1. Pack 530 will endeavor to keep a “uniform closet” where uniforms and other scouting essentials can be passed down to other cub scouts as they move up through the ranks of scouting.
a) Donations to the uniform closet are strongly encouraged, but not required. Donated apparel must be freshly laundered and in good condition. Handbooks and other such items must also be in good condition, with no excessive wear and tear.
b) Any scout is eligible to buy uniforms from the uniform closet, but priority is given based on financial need. If the purchase of the scouting uniform is a financial burden to a family, the parent or guardian should discuss the matter privately with their Cubmaster, or committee chair to determine what options are available to allow the boy to meet his minimum uniform requirement without causing undue hardship to his family.
c) All funds received from purchases from the uniform closet will become part of the Pack funds.
2. All Adult Leaders are required to wear a uniform appropriate for their position.
All Adult Leaders are required to wear a uniform appropriate for their position.
a) Adult Leaders are required to wear their uniform when participating in any organized scout function, unless it is of a nature where the uniform could become soiled, damaged, or is otherwise deemed unnecessary.
b) When wearing the full Adult Leader Uniform, recognition badges should be affixed to the uniform according to BSA uniform guidelines within 2 weeks of receipt in order to maintain the required uniform standards.
3. Class B uniforms (pack t-shirts and clean pants ) are acceptable for den meetings (at leaders approval) and outdoor activities.
Class B uniforms (pack t-shirts and clean pants ) are acceptable for den meetings (at leaders approval) and outdoor activities.
4. Inspections: Leaders of Pack 530 will conduct regular uniform inspections to help your son learn to wear his uniform properly.
Inspections: Leaders of Pack 530 will conduct regular uniform inspections to help your son learn to wear his uniform properly.
a) Minor infractions of the uniform policy that can be fixed on site (un-tucked or un-buttoned shirt, etc.) should be corrected immediately.
b) Minor infractions of the uniform policy that cannot be fixed on site (missing patches, etc.) will result in correction by a leader with the expectation that the issue will be resolved within 14 days.
c) If a scout is not in the proper uniform at an Awards Ceremony, the scout may not be permitted to receive their Award (s) that day. He will have to wait until the following month to receive his earned awards, provided he is in proper uniform at that time
Required
Shirt short sleeve (blue Tigers, Wolf, Bear) Shirt short sleeve (tan for Webelos) $22.99-$35.99
Neckerchief $5.99 ($9.99 Webelos) Neckerchief slide $3.99
Cub Belt $7.99/9.99 Handbook $6.99/8.99
Required Patches
Central NC Council Patch $2.70 World Crest Patch $1.49
Pack Numbers ($1.19 each – You will need a 5, 3, 0) Den Patch (You will first need to know his den number) $1.49
Where do Patches Go?
Uniform Sleeves
BADGES OF IDENTIFICATION AND TENURE
COUNCIL EMBLEM (Central NC Council)
A council shoulder patch (CSP) emblem is worn by all Cub Scouts directly below the shoulder seam on the left sleeve. This emblem is unique to the BSA council hosting your Cub Scout Pack.
UNIT NUMERALS (530)
A white numeral embroidered on red background. Worn by all boys and pack leaders directly below council patch on the left sleeve. When the veteran unit bar is worn, the Unit Numerals are worn just below, and touching it.
DEN NUMERALS
A gold numeral embroidered on navy blue background. Worn by Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts centered and touching the bottom of the U.S. flag on the on the right sleeve.
WEBELOS DEN (PATROL) EMBLEM
Webelos Dens may have a name and wear a Boy Scout patrol emblem instead of a den numeral, but they are still a Cub Scout Den. This emblem can be worn by Webelos Scouts centered and touching the bottom of the U.S. flag on the on the right sleeve. See our pages regarding the use of the Boy Scout Patrol emblem as a Webelos Den Emblem.
SERVICE STARS
Gold metallic numbered star worn with colored background to indicate years of service in Scouting. Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts wear star(s) with gold back ground, centered 3/8 inch above the on the left pocket. Boys who have been Tiger Cubs may wear the Tiger Cub service star with orange background on their Cub Scout uniform.
Uniform Pocket
WORLD CREST
The World Crest emblem should be worn by all youth and adult leaders. The 1-1/2" diameter badge is white on a violet background. It contains a basic fleur motif encircled by a rope tied with a reef or square knot symbolizing the unity and brotherhood of the World Organization of Scouting Movement (WOSM) throughout the world. The emblem should be, worn centered horizontally above the left pocket, and placed vertically between the left shoulder seam and the
top of the pocket.
BADGES OF RANK
(The Pack gives these to the scouts as he earns it)
BOBCAT BADGE
A diamond-shaped cloth badge, gold and blackembroidered on light blue background with gold trim. Worn on the left pocket, in the 12 o'clock position, as shown in Insignia Guide.
TIGER CUB BADGE
A diamond-shaped cloth badge, orange and black embroidered on orange background with gold trim. Worn on the left pocket, in the 6 o'clock position, as shown in Insignia Guide.
WOLF
A diamond-shaped cloth badge, black and gray embroidered on red background with gold trim. Worn on the left pocket, in the 9 o'clock position, as shown in Insignia Guide.
BEAR BADGEA diamond-shaped cloth badge, brown and black green background with gold trim. Worn on the left pocket, in the 3 o'clock position, as shown in Insignia Guide.
WEBELOS BADGE (diamond)
A diamond-shaped cloth badge, gold and light blue embroidered on dark blue background with gold trim. Worn centered on the left pocket as shown in Insignia Guide. Webelos Scouts wear only the current badge of rank.
(Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos badge.) Option: Webelos Scouts who have not earned the Tiger Cub rank may wear all rank badges earned with diamond-shaped Webelos badge.
WEBELOS BADGE (oval)
An oval-shaped cloth badge, gold and light blue embroidered on khaki background with khaki trim. Worn centered on the left pocket, with no other rank patches, as shown in Insignia Guide
ARROW OF LIGHT AWARD
A gold design embroidered on a tan background with a blue border. Worn on the left pocket flap centered over the button. This is the highest award in Cub Scouting and the only Cub Scout badge that may be worn on the Boy Scout uniform.
Parental Acknowledgement, Waiver of Liability,
and Signature
I understand that many Cub Scout activities and events, including but not limited to camping,
I understand that many Cub Scout activities and events, including but not limited to camping,
parade floats, hikes, bike rodeos, meetings, field trips, sporting games such as kickball, soccer,
flag football, etc., may involve a certain degree of risk. I have carefully considered the risks and
have given members of my family, as well as any others entrusted to my care, permission to
participate in those activities.
I agree to hold blameless leaders and members of Pack 530 Peachland United Methodist Church, Boy Scouts of America, landowners and operators of any facilities used during such activities for any accident or injury that may occur.
I acknowledge that I am ultimately responsible for the well-being of my family members and my
guests during such activities.
I will allow Scouting activity photographs of my family members to be used for Pack newsletters,
recruiting posters, newspaper articles, web sites, or other scouting-related publications and
displays. I have the right to ask any images to be removed from such use and will allow for a
reasonable period of time to have my request fulfilled.
I hereby certify that I have received a copy of the Pack 530 bylaws. I understand that my
agreement and conformity and adoption of these bylaws and the liability terms specified above
are required for my son (s), their siblings, and myself to participate as a member of Pack 530.
Parent’s Name Date _____________________________________________
Parent’s Signature ______________________________________________
Cub Scout Name (s): ____________________________________________
Pack 530 Internet Permission Form
Please review, complete form and return to Pack Secretary. If you have questions or comments please contact your Den Leader or a member of the Pack Committee
Parent Permission for External Publication of Scout Photo
Date: ________________
________________
Scout’s Name:___________________________________
___________________________________
Dear Parent:
In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Act of 1998 and our own child safety rules, it is our practice when preparing any work, for publications including our pack website or activity boards, to seek parent permission before including your child’s photo. In order to include your child’s photo in any external publications, we must have your signed permission. Names of scouts WILL NOT be used on any external publications. Please review the information below, sign it, and return to the Pack Secretary. This form will be kept on file for one scout year from the above date.
[ ] Pack 530 HAS my permission to publish a photo of my child for any external publication including the pack website.
[ ] Pack 530 HAS my permission to publish a photo for any external publication EXCLUDING the pack website
[ ] Pack 530 DOES NOT HAVE my permission to publish ANY photo of my child for any external publication including the pack website.
I understand that my child’s name will not be published on any external publication including the pack website.
Parent/Legal Guardian Signature
________________________________
Date__________________
__________________
Daytime Phone_______________________
Evening Phone________________________
_______________________ ________________________
A copy of the “Children’s Online Privacy act of 1998 can be found in it’s entirety at the following link http://www.ftc.gov/ogc/coppa1.htm
If you do not have access to this link then please ask the pack Secretary to review the pack copy.
PARENT AND FAMILY TALENT SURVEY SHEET
Welcome to Cub Scouts. Our Pack is a cooperative one, and every parent or adult partner is encouraged to contribute to a Pack activity or committee each year. Please help us discover your areas of interest by answering the following as completely as possible.
(Please indicate for both parents, where applicable)
1. My hobbies are:
2. I can play and teach these sports:
3. My job, business, or profession would be of interest to Cub Scouts:
4. I am willing to help my boy and the pack as:
pack committee member den leader or assistant
den leader coach assistant Cubmaster
Webelos den leader or assistant Cubmaster
5. My Scouting experience: Cub Scout Boy Scout Explorer Rank attained
I can help in these areas:
Carpentry Computer work Swimming Drawing / art
Games Radio / electricity Nature Dramatics / skits
Sports Cooking/banquets Outdoor activities Sewing
Crafts Transportation Music / songs Bookkeeping
Other
I have a van or truck.
I have a workshop.
I have family camping gear.
I can make contacts for special trips & activities.
I have access to a cottage or camping property or a boat.
I can help Webelos Scouts with Scouting skills.
I can, or know others who can, help with our Cub Scouts sports program.
I can give other help:
Scout's Name
Home Phone
Street Address
City/State/ZIP
Adult's Name
Wk Phone
Email Address
Fax Number