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CUB SCOUTING. PLANNING. Nine Elements of Planning. 1. Objective 2. Fun 3. Variety 4. Action 5. Boy Appeal 6. Family Appeal 7. Achievement 8. Resources 9. Flexibility. Planning in the Pack. Annual program planning conference The monthly pack leaders ’ meeting - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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CUB SCOUTING
PLANNING
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Nine Elements of Planning
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Planning in the Pack
• Annual program planning conference• The monthly pack leaders’ meeting• Pack meeting built around monthly
Core Values. • Core Values tie each pack meeting
together• Utilize
– Cub Scout Leader Book– Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide– Scouting magazine– Boys’ Life
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Key Outcomes of Annual Pack Planning Meeting
• Pack schedule• Pack budget• Pack leadership
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Yearly Planning Cycle–1
• Spring update meeting• Spring recruitment• Summertime activities• Camping—Scouting-approved programs• Picnics and other outings• Summertime Pack Award• Begin planning pack budget
Cub Scouting is a year-round program!
Cub Scouting is a year-round program!
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Yearly Planning Cycle–2
• Fall recruiting– New den formation– Leader training
• Charter renewal• Blue and gold banquet—February• Include council and district activities• Fund through unit budget plan
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Activities
• Pack meetings• Camping• Outings• Derbies and regattas• Council and district activities• Cub Scouting is a year-round program!
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Cub Scout Camping
• Cub Scout day camp• Cub Scout/Webelos Scout resident
camp• Webelos den overnight camping• Webelos-ree• Council-organized family camping• Pack overnighters
Be sure to include pack camping in your annual program plans.
Be sure to include pack camping in your annual program plans.
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Monthly Pack Planning Meeting • Led by the pack chair.• Supported by the pack committee
and Cubmaster.• Den leaders and interested parents
attend and participate.
• Follows a regular order:– Part 1: Evaluating the previous month– Part 2: Finalizing the current month– Part 3: Planning ahead– Part 4: Unit Leadership Enhancements– Part 5: Social time and fellowship
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Cub Scout Pack Meetings
• Before the Meeting• Gathering• Opening• Program• Recognition• Closing• After the Meeting
The Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide contains a
model pack meeting plan for each month!
The Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide contains a
model pack meeting plan for each month!
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Before the Meeting
• Room arrangements• Materials and equipment• Meeting agenda review• Recognition review• Put on a smile.• Get ready to have FUN!
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Gathering
• Greeters• Den exhibits• Pre-opening activity
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Opening
• Opening ceremony/prayer– Flag ceremony– Pledge of Allegiance
• Song (fun and active)• Welcome and introductions
(short and sweet)
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Program
• Tiger Cub and Cub Scout den skits and stunts
• Webelos den demonstrations• Games• Include as many boys as possible!• Involve parents and others, too.• Organization is necessary.• Be prepared.
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Recognition
• Boys– Advancement– Special awards
• Leaders– Special thanks– Leader award presentation
• Attendance awards• Organization
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Closing
• Announcements– Keep them short– Important items only– Handouts for the other items
• Closing ceremony– Cubmaster’s Minute– Flag ceremony, etc.
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After the Meeting
• Serve refreshments.• Clean up.• Start getting ready for the next
meeting.
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The Ideal Pack Meeting
• Well-planned• Everyone participates.• Exhibits• Proper uniforms• Pack meeting program is followed.• Start and stop on time.• Keep moving.• Advancement• KISMIF
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The Scouting Month
• Two or more den meetings with leaders and/or adult partners
• One outing, activity, or camping experience (or Go See It for Tiger Cubs)
• Participation in the pack meeting
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Cub Scout Program
FPO
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Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide
• Most important resource for den leaders• One-stop shop for planning den
meetings• Introduction to Cub Scouting and
den leader responsibilities• Den meeting plans for all ranks• Pack meeting plans• References and resources
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Using the Den Plans• Two types of den meeting plans
are provided.• A school year’s worth of plans:
– Focused on path to advancement.– Should be followed in order.– Assumes a September start and May transition
with continued summer activities.– Assumes two den meetings are held per month.
• Additional for dens needing more meetings:– Used in any order.– Focused on electives.
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Den Meetings
• Before the Meeting• Gathering• Opening• Business Items• Activities• Closing• After the Meeting
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Before the Meeting
• Review and make final preparations.– Consult the Den & Pack Meeting Resource
Guide.– Review materials and preparation needed
early and often.
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Gathering
• Have something for them to do:– Game– Puzzle– Magic– Outdoor activity– Supervision is important!
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Opening
• Opening ceremony of some type:– Flag ceremony (always)– Cub Scout motto– Song– Den yell– Prayer
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Business Items
• Character Connection for monthly Core Values
• Pack meeting preparation• Prepare for special den activities• Verify home assignment completion
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Activities
• Advancement and electives• Defined in the Den & Pack Meeting
Resource Guide.
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Closing
• Awards and recognition• Reminders (upcoming events and
home assignments)• Den leader’s minute• Brief closing ceremony• Cleanup
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After the Meeting
• Review this meeting.• Plan/review the next meeting.• Clean up.• Relax.
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Great Den Meetings . . .
• Are planned well in advance• Operate with shared leadership• Use the boys’ handbooks and Den &
Pack Meeting Resource Guide as the primary guides
• Follow the den meeting plans from the Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide
• Anticipate any behavior problems• Are FUN!