The mission of Scouts BSA 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.

Pack 201 is dedicated to this mission.

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
The Scout Law has 12 points. Each is a goal for every Scout. A Scout tries to live up to the Law every day. It is not always easy to do, but a Scout always tries.

A Scout is:

• TRUSTWORTHY. Tell the truth and keep promises. People can depend on you.
• LOYAL. Show that you care about your family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and country.
• HELPFUL. Volunteer to help others without expecting a reward.
• FRIENDLY. Be a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from you.
• COURTEOUS. Be polite to everyone and always use good manners.
• KIND. Treat others as you want to be treated . Never harm or kill any living thing without good reason.
• OBEDIENT. Follow the rules of your family, school, and pack. Obey the laws of your community and country.
• CHEERFUL. Look for the bright side of life. Cheerfully do tasks that come your way. Try to help others be happy.
• THRIFTY. Work to pay your own way. Try not to be wasteful. Use time, food, supplies, and natural resources wisely.
• BRAVE. Face difficult situations even when you feel afraid. Do what you think is right despite what others might be doing or saying.
• CLEAN. Keep your body and mind fit . Help keep your home and community clean.
• REVERENT. Be reverent toward God. Be faithful in your religious duties. Respect the beliefs of others.

Besides that, our mission is to have:

• We camp.
• We fish.
• We build race cars.
• We build and launch rockets.
• We explore caves and battleships.
• We pursue awards for the fun side of STEM topics.
• We care for our community.

Scouts BSA Pack 201 meets at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 1418 Old Railroad Bed Rd, Madison, AL 35757. Our Pack and Den meetings are generally at 3:00 PM on Sunday. For more information see our Pack Calendar

• Chris Weaver, Cubmaster Chris is a Life Scout and former youth member of Scouts New Zealand. He has served as a Den leader for two years with the Pack, and he enjoys campfire programs. He is also a STEM Nova Award Councilor and Supernova Award Mentor For the Greater Alabama Council Contact him at: [email protected]
  
• Wendy Spurrier, Comittee Chair Wendy served as the advancement chair for the past three years.
  
• Matt Domoradzki, Chartered Organization Representative Matt is an Eagle Scout. This is his first year as the representative for Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
  
• Kris Ison, Webelos Den Leader
  
• Derek Loesch, Webelos Den Leader
  
• Justin Novak, Webelos Den Leader Justin is a husband and father of 4 boys, including a Boy Scout, WEBELOS, and Wolf Scout. he enjoys camping, fishing, baseball and helping others. As a scout, he went from Wolf to WEBLOS 2 and the Arrow of Light. As an adult, he's been a Tiger and Wolf assistant Den Leader and Tiger thru Bear den leader. This year, I look forward to helping our scouts to critically think and make good decisions as they start leading themselves in preparing for boy scouts. Looking forward to a great year!
  
• Joe Moretti, Wolf Den Leader
  
• Clay Elam, Lion Den Leader
  
• Scott Spurrier, Unit Treasurer Scott has served as the Cubmaster for the past two years, and as a Den Leader for three years before that. In addition to serving this unit, he is an Assistant Scoutmaster for Trooop 201. He is also a STEM Nova Award Councilor and Supernova Award Mentor For the Greater Alabama Council
  
• Sasha Loesch, Recruitment Chair
  
• Sharon Wahab-Elam, Popcorn Colonel
  
• Kathy Weaver, Advancement Chair
  

• Pack Facebook Page
• Greater Alabama Council
• Greater Alabama Council Calendar
• Talakto District
• Scoutbook
• my.scouting.org
• Scout Me In!
• Fillable Youth Application
• Fillable Health Forms A, B, & C
  Forms A & B are required for most pack activities

For More information about Pack 201:

• Email: [email protected]
• Call: 575.522.4937 (Leave Message)
• Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/madisoncubscouts

What "Six Essentials" should Cub Scouts bring with them on trips outdoors?

1. Flashlight
2. Filled Water Bottle
3. Whistle
4. First Aid Kit
5. Sun Protection
6. Trail Food

The Outdoor Code is: As an American, I will do my best to -

• Be clean in my outdoor manners.
• Be careful with fire.
• Be considerate in the outdoors.
• Be conservation minded.

Leave No Trace Seven Principles
© 1999 by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics: www.LNT.org.

1. Know Before You Go
   Be prepared! Bring clothes to protect you from cold, heat or rain. Use maps to show you where you'll be going and so you won't get lost. Learn about the areas you visit. Read books and talk to people before you go. The more you know, the more FUN you'll have.
2. Choose The Right Path
   Stay on the main trail to protect nature and keep from wandering off by yourself. Steer clear of flowers or small trees. Once hurt, they may not grow back! Use existing camp areas - camp at least 100 big steps from roads, trails and water.
3. Trash Your Trash
   Pack It In, Pack It Out. Put litter, even crumbs, in trash cans or carry it home. Use bathrooms or outhouses (latrines) when available. If you have to "go," act like a cat and bury poop in a small hole 4-8 inches deep and 100 big steps from water. Place your toilet paper in a plastic bag and put the bag in the garbage can back home. Keep water clean. Keep soap, food, and poop out of lakes and streams.
4. Leave What You Find
   Leave plants, rocks and historical items as you find them so the next person can enjoy them. Treat living plants with respect. Hacking or peeling plants can kill them. Good campsites are found, not made. Avoid digging trenches or building structures in your campsite.
5. Be Careful With Fire
   Use a camp stove for cooking. It's easier to cook on and clean up than a fire. Be sure it's OK to build a campfire in the area that you're visiting. Use an existing fire ring to protect the ground from heat. Keep your fire small. Remember, campfires aren't for trash or food. Avoid snapping branches off live, dead, or downed trees. Instead, collect loose sticks from the ground. Burn all wood to ash and be sure that the fire is completely out and cold before you leave.
6. Respect Wildlife
   Observe animals from a distance and never approach, feed or follow them. Human food is unhealthy for all animals and feeding them starts bad habits. Protect wildlife and your food by storing your meals and trash. Control pets at all times, or leave them at home.
7. Be Kind To Other Visitors
   Make sure the FUN you have in the outdoors does not bother anyone else. Remember that other visitors are there to enjoy the outdoors. Listen to nature. Avoid making loud noises or yelling. You will see more animals if you are quiet.