| BSA - Cub Scout Pack 1626 Moore Elementary |
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| Dear Parent: Hello, and welcome to Pack 1626! We are part of the Rising Star District, Sam Houston Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Cub Scouting enables first through fifth grade boys to learn new things, master new skills and have fun working together with friends and parents. Thanks to Parent Volunteer leadership, our year-round program offers challenging and exciting activities that encourage positive growth in Scouts. When a boy progresses in Cub Scouting, his achievements are recognized through rank advancement badges and ceremonies. From campouts and swimming to Scoutfair and the Pinewood Derby, fun is in store for the whole family. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer time as a leader, please contact a committee member in our phonebook . Parental participation is key to the success of our Cub Scouts and the Pack! Gordon Jones Pack 1626 Cubmaster Pack 1626 Mission The Cub Scout Promise I 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 Law of the Pack A Cub Scout follows Akela The Cub Scout helps the Pack go The Pack helps the Cub Scout grow The Cub Scout gives goodwill The Cub Scout Motto Do Your Best Purposes of Cub Scouting The Boy Scouts of America began Cub Scouting as a program for younger boys more than 50 years ago. The purposes of Cub Scouting state that Parents, Leaders and Organizations work together to achieve the following: 1. Influence the development of character and encourage spiritual growth; 2. Develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship; 3. Encourage good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and body; 4. Improve understanding within the family; 5. Strengthen the ability to get along with and to respect others; 6. Foster a sense of personal achievement b developing new interest and skills; 7. Show how to be helpful and to do one's best; 8. Provide fun and exciting new things to do; 9. Prepare Cubs to become Boy Scouts. Pack Structure Like every effective organization, Cub Scout Packs have a structure. Understanding this structure and how it works will increase your son's enjoyment of the program (and leave the parent far less confused). Dens Groups of 8 to 10 boys meet weekly together as a Den. Each den is led by a Den Leader and an Assistant Den Leader. A Boy Scout, known as a Den Chief, may also work with your son's den. Dens in Pack 1626 meet on at least twice a month year-round. Den meetings are not held during holiday periods or when they conflict with a church event like the Living Christmas Tree or Revival. Dens are organized by age groups. We have one or more Dens for each group of 1st Graders (Tiger Cubs) , 2nd Grades (Wolf ) , 3rd Graders (Bear), 4th Graders (Webelos - 1st yr.) and 5th graders (Webelos - 2nd yr.). Pack The Pack consists of the Dens and their Families. Pack 1626 meets monthly and for special activities. The Pack serves as a "parent" organization to the dens and provides direction, program support and maintenance of the budget. Committee The Pack Committee consists of representatives from each Den and other volunteer adults who are charged with managing he pack and its programs. Parents are encouraged to volunteer to serve on the committee and attend regular meetings. Meeting dates are shown on the Pack Calendar . The Cubmaster, he leads the group in planning and organizing the Pack program. The Committee is also responsible for maintaining Pack funds and planning its budget. A copy of the budget is available for interested parents. Membership Notes Boys age 6 years (1st Grade) to 10 years are eligible to join Pack 1626. Boys work toward a specific rank during each year in the Pack: First grade are Tiger cubs Second grade boys work toward their Wolf rank Third grade boys work toward their Bear rank Fourth grade boys are Webelos and work on their Webelos rank Fifth grade boys are second year Webelos and work on Cub Scouting's highest award, the Arrow of Light Registration Registration for membership in Pack 1626 is $24.00 for the first boy in the Pack, $18.00 for the second and $12.00 for the third boy in the same family. The registration fee pays for registration with the Boy Scouts of America, unit insurance, an annual subscription to Boys Life and helps to pay for the awards and supplies for each boy. This "once a year fee" also avoids the hassles of weekly dues. Boys must, during his first year in the Pack, complete a registration form for the Boy Scouts of America. Parents are also asked to complete a parent/boy registration blank to provide some additional information to the Den Leader. Scholarships Should fees or any costs become a problem for your family, please contact the Cubmaster or the Pack Committee Chairman. Scholarships are available and all requests will remain confidential. Volunteers Parent volunteers are always needed. Registration and training are provided by the Pack for those who are interested in helping. If you'd like to help in any capacity, please contact the Pack Committee Chairman, Cubmaster or your son's Den Leader. All types of help are needed - driving for trips, assisting in Den Leader absence, etc. Remember that Cub Scout Packs don't exist without volunteer leadership and do your part when asked. Uniforms An essential component of Cub Scouting is the uniform. Cubs are made to feel part of a group and have a place to display their awards when they wear their uniforms. Your Den Leader will provide you with specific information about what is needed. All uniform items can be purchased at the Scout Shop. Pack Program Highlights Pack 1626 plans a very busy calendar year. Although we don't expect every boy to attend every function, we encourage him to be as active as he (and his parents') wants to be. Pack outings and special events will be led by two or more leaders and parent volunteers. Permission slips will be sent home for outings and special events. Program Calendar The Pack Calendar is the current calendar of events for Pack 1626 for the 2000-2001 year. We realize that boys and families have different needs and we've attempted to plan a program that meets as many needs as possible. It is not expected that each boy will attend each and every event. Please note that dates are subject to change as we get closer to events. Announcements of special events and calendar updates will come home with the boys from Den meetings or in the mail. If you have suggestions for our program, please let a Leader know. Our major calendar planning is done in April and May and you are welcome to attend our planning session. Pack Meetings Monthly Pack Meetings are held on the third Thuesday from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. We attempt to keep these meetings to one hour in length. The meeting gives the boys a chance to demonstrate the skills they have learned and receive the awards they've earned. The entire family is welcomed and encouraged to attend. Blue & Gold Banquet Pack 1626 and Cub Scout Packs all over the USA celebrate Scouting's birthday each February by hosting a Blue & Gold Banquet. Our banquet is held on the evening and is followed by a special Pack Meeting. Families are asked to bring a covered dish. The Pack provides the main dish and the boys make the decorations. Mark this special date on your calendar and make plans to attend. Special Programs The Pack plans a variety of other special programs that assist the boys in advancing and provide an opportunity for a good time. These events may be hikes, tours, or service projects. As mentioned before, parents and other family members are almost always invited to attend. Council and District Activities Several events are scheduled by the local council (Sam Houston Area) and our District (Rising Star). More information and registration forms will be sent to you as they become available. Summer Activities Pack 1626 does not close down during the summer. Special activities and weekly meetings are planned and boys are encouraged to remain active. Picnics, swimming, outdoor games and other activities have been held in the past and will be planned again. Pack 1626 makes every effort to send boys to the Council sponsored Cub Scout and Webelos 'Do Your Best' Camps held in April. Extra parent involvement is needed. We will begin promoting this event late in the Spring as the dates become firm. Parent Responsibilities When joining Pack 1626, each parent or adult family member agrees to support their son in the following ways: 1. See that he has the proper uniform and handbook; 2. Assist him in attending weekly Den meeting and monthly Pack meetings; 3. Work with him to complete achievements for his rank award; 4. Return information forms and permission slips as asked; 5. Support his Den Leader as a resource person or substitute as asked; 6. Agree to serve in some leadership capacity as called upon; 7. Provide input to the Den Leader or Pack leadership with regard to Pack or Den programming. Revised: 9/11/2000 |
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