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the cubmaster

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objeCTiVeS

Define the roles of the Cubmaster and assistant Cubmaster.

Describe the Cub Scout advancement program.

Review the importance of pack program planning.

Plan a pack meeting.

Describe the Cubmaster Award.

Succeed as a Cubmaster.

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The PACk

Chartered Organization Chartered Organization Representative

Local Council

Pack Committee

Pack Trainer

Cubmaster

Assistant Cubmaster

Cub Scout Den LeadersTiger Cub Den Leaders Webelos Den Leaders

Assistant Cub Scout Den LeadersAdult Partners Assistant Webelos

Den Leaders

Den Chief Den ChiefDen Chief

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The CubmASTer

Provides leadership to all den leaders and assistants

Leads in planning the pack program

Leads monthly pack meetings

Coordinates pack membership, recruiting, and transition

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The ASSiSTAnT CubmASTer

Helps the Cubmaster

Assists in planning the pack program

Assists at monthly pack meetings

Assists with pack membership, recruiting, and transition

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CubmASTer SuPPorT

Pack committee

Chartered organization

District and council, throughCommissionersDistrict Cub Scout roundtablesDistrict committeeDistrict executiveDistrict training team

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LeAderShiP SkiLLS

Working with the pack team

Effective communications

Understanding and working with boys

Projecting Cub Scout spirit

Showmanship as the pack’s “Master of Ceremonies”

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The AdVAnCemenT meThod

Grade-related and progressive

An asset for parents

Parents’ roles change as boys mature

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Cub SCouT AdVAnCemenT

The Bobcat badge

The Tiger Cub badge

The Wolf badge

The Bear badge

The Webelos badge

The Arrow of Light Award

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Cub SCouT uniForming

Sense of belonging

Recognition

Identification with Scouting

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AduLT LeAder uniForming

Sets the example

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SummAry

Advancement is grade-based and progressive.

Parents are key to advancement for Tiger Cubs, Wolf Cub Scouts, and Bear Cub Scouts.

Leaders are key to advancement for Webelos Scouts.

Leaders set the uniforming example for all.

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PLAnning in The PACk

Built around monthly themes for Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts and activity badges for Webelos Scouts

Themes tie each pack meeting together

Annual program planning conference

The monthly pack leaders’ meeting

Cub Scout Leader Book, chapter 24

Cub Scout Program Helps

Scouting magazine

Boys’ Life

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10 eLemenTS oF PLAnning

Meet the purposes of Cub Scouting

Use monthly themes

Be FUN

Lots of variety

Active

Boy appeal

Family appeal

Achievement

Resources

Flexibility

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AnnuAL ProgrAm PLAnning ConFerenCe

This is a joint responsibility of the pack committee chair and the Cubmaster.

•  Use the Pack Program Planning Chart.

•  Select themes.

•  Select activities (include district and council  camps, activities, and events).

•  Complete chart.

•  Share the load.

•  Build enthusiasm.

•  Plan recruiting for boys.

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PACk ACTiViTieS

Blue and gold banquet

District and council activities

Field trips and hikes

Pinewood derby®

Raingutter regatta

Space derby

Scouting Anniversary Week celebrations

Service projects

Year-round program!

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Cub SCouT CAmPing

Day camp

Resident camp

Family camping

Pack camping (overnighters)

Be sure to include pack camping in your annual program plans.

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m o n T h Ly P L A n n i n g m e e T i n g

Evaluate the last month

Finalize the current month

Plan ahead

Unit leadership enhancement

Review the pack budget

Social time

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Cub SCouT PACk meeTingS

Before the Meeting

Gathering

Opening

Program

Recognition

Closing

After the Meeting

Cub Scout Program Helps contains a model pack meeting

plan for each month!

RESOURCES, FORMS, AND APPLICATIONS 34-37

PACK MEETING PLANNING SHEET Pack Meeting Date: _____________________________________________________________________

Theme ________________________ Webelos Activity Badges: __________________

Before the Meeting Person in Charge

Room arrangement _______________________________________

Materials and equipment _______________________________________

Gathering

Greeters _______________________________________

Den exhibits _______________________________________

Preopening activity _______________________________________

Opening

Opening ceremony/prayer _______________________________________

Song _______________________________________

Welcome and introductions _______________________________________

Program

Audience participation stunt _______________________________________

Den stunts and skits _______________________________________

Webelos den demonstrations _______________________________________

Game _______________________________________

Recognition

Boy recognition _______________________________________

Leader recognition _______________________________________

Attendance award _______________________________________

Closing

Announcements _______________________________________

Closing ceremony _______________________________________

After the Meeting

Refreshments _______________________________________

Cleanup _______________________________________

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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/prayerFlag ceremonyPledge 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

BoysAdvancementSpecial awards

LeadersSpecial thanksLeader award presentation

Attendance awards

Organization

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CLoSing

AnnouncementsKeep it shortImportant items onlyHandouts for the other items

Closing ceremonyCubmaster’s MinuteFlag 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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Let’s pLan a pack meeting

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CubmASTer AWArd

TenureServe as a registered assistant Cubmaster

for one year and a registered Cubmas-ter for one year, or serve as a registered Cubmaster for two years.

TrainingComplete “The New Cubmaster” Fast Start training,

Youth Protection training, Cubmaster position-specific training, and New Leader Essentials or equivalent.

More…

PerformanceAs a Cubmaster or assistant Cubmaster in a pack, earn the

Centennial Quality Unit Award at least twice.More…

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Working WiTh AduLTS

Leadership in a busy society

All-volunteer force

Encourage, don’t instruct

Gain consensus

Many hands make light work

Sometimes, things might not get done …

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Working WiTh boyS

Keep the program lively.

Find things they like.

Have more than you need.

Keep moving.

Make parents responsible.

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iT’S “your” PACk

Have fun.

Keep organized.

Know what’s next.

Smile.

Have a positive attitude.

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reVieW And QueSTionS

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congratuLations!