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Welcome to Cub Scout

School Night for Scouting!

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Opening 

IntroductionsDistrict VolunteersPack Volunteers

 

Your InvolvementFamily Oriented Advancement

 Leadership 

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Purpose of tonight’s meeting • Give You Information about Scouting• Provide opportunity for you and your son to join Scouting

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Circle Ten Council• The Circle Ten Council, Boy Scouts of America is comprised of 12 counties, including Grayson, Collin, Hunt, Dallas, Rockwall, Rains, Kaufman, Van Zandt, Ellis, Henderson and Navarro in North Texas and Bryan County inOklahoma.• Over 54,000 young people participate in the Council’s Scouting programs on an annual basis.• More than 14,000 adult volunteers dedicate their time and energy to make this program a success.• Scouting units are chartered to approximately 1,000 community organizations such as schools and churches.

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Why Cub Scouting?30 Years Ago the top 3 influences in a young boy’s

decision making process were:1) Family2) Friends3) Church

Today….1) Friends2) T.V. / Video Games3) Family

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Decision Making

Peer Pressure

Scouts

Decision Outcomes

Family Church

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WHAT IS CUB SCOUTING?1.Program for boys in grades 1 through 52.A Positive Peer Environment3.Builds Character4.Teaches Citizenship5.Strengthens Families6.Tons of FUN!

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WHAT PARENTS WANT1. Bring the family together2. Help the boys develop3. Connect with others4. Learn to get along5. Build self-confidence6. Be happy!

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WHAT BOYS WANT1. FUN!2. Make new friends3. Master new skills4. Recognition and praise5. FUN with Mom and Dad!

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SCOUTING ACTIVITIES1.Parent & Pal Weekends2.District Cub Scout Camping3.Day Camp4.Webelos Resident Camp5.Family Camping6.Hiking, Fishing, Nature, and Crafts7.And A Whole Lot More!

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ADVANCEMENT1.Age based rank –Assigned by grade2.Awards and badges – Connecting

effort and success3.Recognition – Celebrating

achievement and building self-confidence

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BOYS

DenLeaders Cubmaster Webelos

Leaders

PackCommittee

Assistant AssistantAssistantCubmaster

AssistantCubmaster

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Where you fit in1. 1 youth + 1 parent = 1 Scout2. A Den is 6 to 10 Scouts plus Parents3. A Pack is 2 or more Dens4. Den Levels

1. Tiger Cub – 1st Graders2. Wolf Cub – 2nd Graders3. Bear Cub – 3rd Graders4. Webelos I – 4th Graders5. Webelos II – 5th Graders

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HOW DOES IT WORK?1.Den Meetings – Small groups

organized by grade2.Program Aids – Meeting tips and

Monthly Themes3.Pack Meetings & Activities –

Family Events combining all dens4.Boy’s Life – Scouting magazine

just for kids5.District & Council Events –

Community-wide activities

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NEW LEADER TRAINING1.Basic Leader Training for new

adult leaders2.Youth Protection Training3.Monthly Leader’s Roundtables4.Online resources and handbooks5.University of Scouting

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FINANCE1. Registration Fees2. Dues / Uniform3. Money Earning Projects4. Popcorn & Camp Card Sales5. Family Giving – “Investment

in Character”

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REGISTRATIONTo register boys:

1. Completed form tonight2. Annual registration fee3. Boy’s Life Subscription (optional)

To register adults:1. Completed form tonight2. Annual registration fee3. Insurance, training costs, and Scouting

magazine Subscription are included

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Now Lets get started!1)Break into Dens!2)Assign Temporary Chair Person

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Welcome to Cub Scouting!Remember, our next Meeting is______________________________

Before you leave we need to collect the following:Fees

Den RostersNew Leader RostersYouth Applications

New Adult Leader Applications