Welcome to Cub Scouting!Welcome to Cub Scouting!

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Cub Scout sign

Cub Scout salute

Pledge of Allegiance

WelcomeWelcome

Introduce Cub Scouting

Introduce our pack

Form dens

Complete registration

TonightTonight

• Character building• Empowering youth to make tough

choices in safe environments• Providing needed skills• Teaching leadership skills

“Scouting is fun with a purpose”

Mission of ScoutingMission of Scouting

• Pinewood Derby• Rocket Launch• Fishing Derby• Pack Event• Pack Event• District Event• District Event• District Event

• Blue and Gold Banquet

• Scouting for Food• Flag Ceremonies• Resident Camp• Pack Campout • Day Camp• Fun With Son• Scout Fair

Things We DoThings We Do

Cub Scouts (7 – 10½)

Boy Scouts (11 – 18)

Venturing (14 – 20; co-ed)

Scouting ProgramScouting Program

AdvancementAdvancement

• The Pack is a group of boys in grades 1 thru 5

• Dens are organized by grade level of 6-10 boys with age appropriate activities– 1st Grade: Tiger Cub Scouts– 2nd Grade: Wolf Cub Scouts– 3rd Grade: Bear Cub Scouts– 4th & 5th Grades: Webelos Scouts

Cub Scout OrganizationCub Scout Organization

• We are chartered by: Any School PTO

• We are part of the ??? District of the Sam Houston Area Council

• The Council provides literature, tools, training, Scout Fair, Day Camp, Camp Strake, Bovay Scout Ranch & professional staff guidance

• We were Chartered in 1975

• 89 active scouts and 16 adult leaders

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• Pack meetings are held: 3rd Thursday of every month

• Location of pack meetings

• Pack website

Pack InformationPack Information

• Registration is $24/year• Boys’ Life magazine is $24• Pack dues are $__

• Make checks payable to “Pack ___

• There will be additional costs for campouts, den dues, pack t-shirts, uniforms, Scout handbook

Registration FeesRegistration FeesJoin for $5 tonight

Good through Dec

September __

Location

Time

Pack Website

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Next Pack MeetingNext Pack Meeting

• Two annual fundraisers – Popcorn sales (Oct-Dec)– Scout Fair books (Feb-Apr)

• Pack dues (paid annually)

Pack FundingPack Funding

• Parents are the source of Scout leadership

• Scouting is designed to help even the busiest parent get involved

• Parents should participate in and encourage their boys in their advancement

• Allows you to teach by example and impact quality time with your son

Volunteerism at its BestVolunteerism at its Best

• Handbook• Shirt & Pants• Neckerchief & Slide• Hat• Scout Shop: location

UniformsUniforms

• Registration is $15• Boys’ Life magazine is $12• Pack Dues are $__

• With Boys Life, tonight's total due is $ 27

• Make checks payable to “Pack ___

• There will be additional costs for campouts, den dues, pack t-shirts, uniforms, Scout handbook

Registration FeesRegistration Fees

Step 1Complete an application for your son

Step 2Complete a leader’s application

(Adult leaders must also complete Youth Protection Training)

Step 3Present your paperwork and fees for review with the membership

chairman & treasurer

RegistrationRegistration

Cub Scout ApplicationCub Scout Application

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Sam Houston Area Council

Forming Dens & QuestionsForming Dens & Questions