Cub Scout Pack

Should I get involved? YES YES YES!!!!

Involvement could mean as little as offering to bring in a snack for a meeting to volunteering to be a CubMaster or a Den Leader. There is so much that can be done, and in most cases needs to be done. Attend your pack's Committee meeting and see where help is needed. With our pack we need as much help as we can possibly get. We have many positions open on the Parent's Committee and I'm sure the Den Leaders could use a helping hand. Do you have a skill you can share? Do you have enthusiasm? Do you care? If you answer yes to any of these questions then you could probably be a wonderful asset to your local pack. So, to answer the question, should you get involved, yes! Consider this an invitation to be involved in the future of your child as well as his friends. Start your leader training here online!

If you have ever found yourself wondering if you should step in and help your boy's pack just think about these things....
For every 100 youth involved in Scouting....

12 will have their first contact with a church.
5 will earn their religious emblem.
1 will enter the clergy.
1 will use Scout skills to save a life.
1 will use Scout skills to save his own life.
2 will become Eagle Scouts.
8 will enter professions first learned through merit badges.
17 will become Scouting volunteers and pass their skills, inspiration and leadership to countless youth.
18 will develop hobbies that will give them lifelong interest.

A Boy’s Eyes

I'd like to be a Cub Scout
(His eyes were deepest blue).
I'd like to learn, and play,
and build Like Jim and Freddy do.
I know how to use a hammer;
I can drive a nail if I try.
I'm seven years old, I'm big and strong
And hardly ever dry.
I gave him the application
And his parents-participation sheet.
(His eyes were filled with sunshine
As he left on dancing feet.)
Next day, my friend was back again,
A dejected little lad.
"I'll guess I'll skip the Cub Scouts."
(His eyes were dark and sad.)
My Mom is awful busy,
She has lots of friends you see

She'd never have any time for a den;
She has hardly time for me.
And Dad is always working --
He's hardly ever there.
To give them more to do
Just wouldn't be quite fair.
He handed back the paper
With the dignity of seven years
And smiling bravely, left me
(His eyes were filled with tears.)
Do you see your own boy's eyes
As other people may?
How he looks when you're "too busy"
Or "just haven't time today".
A boy is such a special gift,
Why won't you realize
It only takes a little time
To put sunshine in his eyes

-- Crossroads of America Council Pow Wow 1995

Requirements for leaders:
PACK COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Be a U.S. citizen at least 21 years of age, appointed by the chartered organization and registered as an adult leader of the BSA. A person of good character, familiar with organization procedures, with a deep concern for the pack's success. Preferably a member of the chartered organization, respected in the community, who shows the willingness and ability to be the Cubmaster's chief adviser.

PACK COMMITTEE MEMBER: Every pack is under the supervision of a pack committee. This committee consists of a minimum of three qualified U.S. citizens of good character, 21 years of age or older, who are selected by the chartered organization and registered as adult leaders of the BSA. One of these is designated as pack committee chairman.

CUBMASTER: Be a U.S. citizen at least 21 years of age and of good moral character and interested in working with boys. Need not be an expert in all Cub Scout activities but should be a leader who is able to deal with adults as well as boys. Should be able to delegate responsibilities; set a good example by behavior, attitude, and uniform; and believe in the values and principles of Cub Scouting. Preferably a member of the chartered organization. Recruited and appointed by the pack committee with the approval of the chartered organization, and registered as an adult leader of the BSA.

ASSISTANT CUBMASTER: Be a U.S. citizen at least 21 years of age and of good moral character and interested in working with boys. At least one assistant Cubmaster should be able to fill the Cubmaster's shoes in case of an emergency. Recommended by the Cubmaster, approved by the pack committee and chartered organization, and registered as an adult leader of the BSA.

DEN LEADER COACH: Be a U.S. citizen at least 21 years of age and of good moral character. Should be an experienced person (usually a former den leader) who is a good listener and capable of recruiting, encouraging, and training Cub Scout or Webelos den leaders. Preferably a member of the chartered organization, and registered as an adult leader if the BSA. If a pack has three or more Webelos dens, a Webelos den leader coach should be selected, in addition to a den leader coach for Cub Scout dens.

CUB SCOUT DEN LEADER: Be a U.S. citizen at least 21 years of age and of good moral character. Should be interested in and enjoy working with boys and be able to work with adults. May be a parent of a boy in the den/pack. Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with parents of the Cub Scouts involved, and approved by the pack committee and chartered organization. Registered as an adult leader of the BSA.

ASSISTANT CUB SCOUT DEN LEADER: Be a U.S. citizen at least 21 years of age and of good moral character and able to perform the duties assigned by the den leader. Should be able to fill in for the den leader in case of emergency. Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with the den leader and parents of the Cub Scouts involved, and approved by the pack committee and chartered organization. Registered as an adult leader of the BSA.

WEBELOS DEN LEADER: Be a U.S. citizen at least 21 years of age and of good moral character. Should be interested in and enjoy working with boys and able to work with adults. May be a parent of one of the boys in the den. Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with parents of the Webelos Scouts involved, and approved by the pack committee and chartered organization. Registered as an adult leader of the BSA.

Committee Chairperson: Mike L
Cubmaster: Eric B
Assistant Cubmaster: John S

Den Leaders

Webelos (2nd year): Joanie T & John T
Webelos (1st year): Combine with Web2
Bear:Ken B & ASSISTANT NEEDED
Wolf: Marion H & ASSISTANT NEEDED
Tiger Den Leader: David P

Committee Members:

Chairman: Mike L
Vice-Chairman:VACANT
Secretary: David C
Treasurer: David C
Youth Protection: Audrey W
Advancements: Christina E
Health and Safety: Audrey W
Newsletter: Jeff W
Other Members at Large: All Pack Parents are considered to be a part of the Pack's Committee.