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What Is Cub Scouting?
In 1930 the Boy Scouts of America launched a home- and neighborhood-centered program for boys 9 to 11 years of age. A key
element of the program is an emphasis on caring, nurturing relationships between boys and their parents, adult leaders, and friends.
Currently, Cub Scouting is the largest of the Boy Scouts of America's three membership divisions. (The others are Boy Scouting and Venturing.)
How Can I Join Pack 425?
In September, we provide information about how to join Pack 425 to boys
entering grades 1 through 5 at Broad Street and Birch Hill Schools. You may call
the Daniel Webster Council BSA for a list of packs in your area.
What Does It Cost to Join?
The membership fee for new Cub Scouts is $30 payable when you
register. In addition, each den collects dues (generally around $1.00 per
week) to cover the cost of den activities. Returning Cub Scouts
participate in a popcorn sale fund raising event in October. Each Scout is required to
participate in popcorn sales or submit a check in the amount of $50.00
to the pack. Tiger Cubs are not required to sell popcorn.
Out of these funds, the pack pays for:
 | Registration fees and insurance for Scouts |
| Subscription to Boy's Life Magazine |
| Advancement patches, pins and other awards for Scouts |
| Trophies, ribbons, pinewood derby kits and banquet supplies. |
| Copies and general pack supplies |
Uniform Requirements:
| Tiger cubs may wear the official blue uniform shirt. |
| Cub Scouts and first year Webelos must wear the official
blue uniform shirt, neckerchief and slide. |
| Second year Webelos must wear the official khaki uniform shirt, webelos neckerchief
and slide. |
| Official Scout socks and belts are optional. |
| Navy blue pants, shorts or jeans. |
| Daniel Webster Council Shoulder Patch, Pack 425 Numerals, WOSM Patch, Den
Numeral |
What is a Pack?
A pack is a group of Cub Scouts, adult leaders and parents who belong to the
same Cub Scout unit (e.g., Pack 425, Parish of the Resurrection, Arrowhead
District, Daniel Webster Council Boy Scouts of America). A pack generally draws
its membership primarily from an elementary school, church or community that is
associated with the pack's Chartered Organization and Community. Each pack is
made up of Tiger Cub (grade 1), Wolf (grade 2), Bear (grade 3) and Webelos
(grades 4 & 5) dens.
What is a Chartered Organization?
A Chartered Organization is the sponsoring organization for a Cub Scout pack,
usually a church, PTA, homeowners' association or other community group. The
primary responsibilities of the Chartered Organization are to select the
leadership of the pack and provide a meeting place. Each year, the pack must
renew its Charter with its local council. The Chartered Organization must
approve the rechartering application in order for the Charter to be renewed. The
Chartered Organization that sponsors Pack 425 is the Parish of the Resurrection,
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Broad Street, Nashua, NH 03063
What is a Den?
A den is a small group of boys (ideally 6-8) of the same grade level. Each
den meets on a weekly basis to work on achievements and other
activities. The den is led by adult Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders, who
are responsible for planning and conducting each den meeting. Dens of Pack 425
typically meet each Tuesday from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at The Parish of the
Resurrection.
When and Where are Pack Meetings Held?
Pack meetings are generally held monthly on the second Sunday of the month.
Pack 425 meets at The Parish of the Resurrection 449 Broad Street in Nashua, NH.
The Pack Calendar provides exact dates, places
and times of all pack meetings.
Who Runs the Pack?
The pack is run entirely by unpaid volunteers.
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| The Pack Committee, which currently consists of the Committee Chairman,
Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmasters, Secretary and the Treasurer, develops
budgets, approves expenses, arranges for facilities and conducts overall
planning. |
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| The Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders are most directly involved with
the Cub Scouts. Dens generally meet weekly, a Den Leaders
meeting is held monthly (in conjunction with the Committee Meeting) to
discuss issues of common concern. |
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| An adult member of each Cub Scout household is expected to participate in
a volunteer position or serve on a committee. In addition to Pack
Committee and Den Leader positions, Pack 425 generally tries to fill 15-20
volunteer positions (e.g., Membership Chairman, Advancement Chairman, Den
Leader Coach, Tiger Cub Organizer) and have 8-10 committees (e.g., Blue and
Gold Banquet, Pinewood Derby, Popcorn Fund Raiser, Museum of Science and
Battleship Cove Sleepovers, Scouting for Food, etc.) |
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Leadership |
Cub Scouting Ideals
Apart from the fun and excitement of Cub Scout activities, a number of ideals are expressed in the day-to-day life of the boy and his
leaders.
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.
Tiger Cub Promise
I promise to love God,
my family, and my country,
and to learn about the world.
Tiger Cub Motto
Search, Discover, Share.
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. The blue stands for truth and spirituality, steadfast loyalty, and the sky above. The gold stands for warm sunlight, good cheer, and happiness. Together, they symbolize what
Cub Scouting is all about.
Where Can I Get More Information?
Contact Lori Champagne, talk to a friend or neighbor who has a son in Cub
Scouts, or call the Daniel Webster Council of the Boy Scouts of America, 571
Holt Ave., Manchester, NH (603) 625-6431
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