Pack Meeting – Scouts along with their parents meet once a month for fun activities and the presentation of awards that have been earned during the month. Ours is the last Monday of each month at 6:00 in the MPR at Richardson Elementary School.
Rank – this is want each scout is working towards meeting. For example: As a Tiger each scout is working to complete the requirements outlined in his Tiger book to make the rank of Tiger, the same applies to the Wolf, Bear, and Webelo. We strive to have each scout make rank by the Blue and Gold. Boys are encouraged to but not required to make rank in order to move to the next level of scouting.
Graduation – the time when each scout moves from one level of scout to the next – our scouts graduate in May. For example in May – 1st grade boys graduate from Tiger to Wolf, 2nd grade boys graduate from Wolves to Bears, etc. If boys have not made rank at this time, they actually have until August pack meeting to complete their requirements for a specific rank.
Belt Loops and Pins – This is a program sanctioned by the BSA. The boys are able to work on certain areas of interest to earn a belt loop, (which is a metal slide that they wear on their belts) and/or a pin in the same of a different category. Some examples are Computer, Soccer, and Language. The belt loops are easier to earn than the pins, which require more effort. Your den leader will have specifics on earning these. You can find belt loops and pins that the boys can earn along with the requirements on line at www.usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/a-s.html.
Arrow Points – Earned by Wolves and Bears after making rank. The scouts must complete 10 electives from the back of their book for each arrow point earned. A gold arrow point is earned after completing 10 elective requirements. After earning a gold arrow point, scouts can earn a silver arrow point for each additional 10 elective requirements completed.
Arrow of Light – Cub Scouting’s highest award. Earned as a second year Webelo. It is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout Uniform.
Popcorn Show and Sell – Leaders and Scouts setup in front of a store with popcorn items to sell. The major fund raiser we do every year.
Popcorn Door to Door Sales – Scouts accompanied by Leaders and/or Adults go door to door selling popcorn. They have the popcorn (with the exception of chocolate items) with them at the time so the customers get the popcorn at the time of sale and the scouts do not have to return with the product.
Summertime Pack Award – An award that the pack can earn by having pack activities in June, July, and August which the scout participate in.
Recharter – Annually, each Boy Scout unit must register by reporting all members and paying the fees for these members. We recharter in January – thus our year runs January – December.
Conservation Award – An international award that scouts can earn. Requirements are based on rank and are listed in Wolf, Bear, and Webelos books. This award can only be earned once while a Cub Scout.
BSA Family Program – a series of activities designed to help strengthen all families –weather two-parent, single parent, or nontraditional families. All family members are encouraged to participate and earn the BSA Family Award. This is an activity your family can participate in on your own. See your den leader if you are interested in this program.
Leave No Trace Award – This is a plan that helps scouts to be more concerned about their environment. It helps them protect it for future generations. Requirements are based on rank and are listed in Wolf, Bear, and Webelos books.<SPAN style="mso-