Scouting is a BLAST.... literally!

The time is NOW to purchase and build your rockets so that you can join us for our annual launch Sunday, October 14. Weather permitting, we will be meeting at Harvest Church's Christian Academy's football field at 2:30 pm.  Look for the Pack banner.

Our MC and host for the event, DARS (Dallas Area Rocket Society), has suggested that the only rockets we use should be those requiring a 1/4A, 1/2A and A motors (B at most) with streamers / not parachutes. These won't go quite as high, but we also shouldn't lose as many!

For the rocket launch you will need to bring your fully assembled rocket, additional motors, pins and extra wadding. DARS will provide the launch pads and electrical igniter. You do NOT need to bring a launch rod or blast shield. If one comes with your kit, just leave it at home.

Estes rockets suggests something similar to either a Wizard or a Firestreak SST for launching. The major difference is that with the Wizard, the boys will have to measure, mark and glue the parts together to assemble the rocket and the Firestreak is molded from plastic and simply snaps together (requires no gluing).

Rocketry may be new to your family and seem somewhat impossible... please don't be intimidated because it is a LOT OF FUN! Hobby Lobby sells rocket kits and you can use an app or download a 40% off coupon as well. The kits come in a variety of levels of difficulty to assemble. Some are "RTF" (Ready To Fly), "ARF" (Almost Ready to FLY), "E2X" (Easy to Assemble) and so on.

Also to note, when we speak of "motors" or "engines," we are talking about these guys (pictured below). Packaged, these engines come complete with an igniter and pin for each. So, don't lose the little plastic pieces or the two pronged igniter. Please be sure to PURCHASE THEM as kits do not include engines since many rockets can be launched by several different engine sizes. Approved Estes engines for our launch are are A8-3, B6-2. If you want to buy Quest engines, we have a list of those as well. Please note, however, that the C size engines are beyond what the Fire Marshal wants us to utilize so stick with B and smaller.

Here is a little diagram that will help identify what all the parts are for if you're not familiar with model rockets.

Pictured below is the "recovery wadding."  You'll need a package to put in your rocket for any additional launches.

I warn you, however, rocketry can be quite exhilarating! Bring those cameras....and visit the DARS website for more information on their next public launch. They have some launches where they shoot off the BIG DOGS! It's definitely an amazing sight to behold.

As with all Pack events, this is open to siblings. So if brothers / sisters want to launch, they can bring their own rockets, too!

So.... get those rockets built!  Let's have a blast together.

Camping Is In Tents!

We're about to enter CAMPING SEASON!  Are you a little “camping-shy”? Don’t let it hold you back!! Do it for your son – he’ll love you for it!!

We've had a few families asking about what they need for Cub Scout camping.  First things first, all adults attending need to be Youth Protection Trained and all campers (adults/youth/siblings) need to have a completed BSA Health Form Part A and B on file with our Membership Chair, Amber Walker.

Cub Scout family camping is also referred to as "car camping." With a large enough vehicle, you're fortunate enough to be able to take just about everything AND the kitchen sink with you. But for the amount of time you'll be there, it's really not necessary. Though, a few creature comforts are definitely worth it!

So, unless you have an open-ended bank account, don't run out and buy every piece of gear you THINK you need at REI until you feel out what YOUR family requires. (If you do have an open-ended account however, I'll text you my list too.)

The best thing to do when starting to acquire gear is to start small and simple so that you can discover exactly what your family needs... and grow from there. There are plenty of seasoned camping veterans in our pack that have gear to spare so don't hesitate to put the word out if you need to borrow something.

To begin simply, you need something to sleep IN, something to sleep ON, somewhere to sit, something to wear, personal toiletries. light and water.

(Oh... and toilet paper! Don't forget the toilet paper!)

Today we're starting with something to sleep IN.

The first thing you need to consider is how much space you NEED.  How many people, how much stuff. Are you tall? Do you need lots of leg room? All things to consider when determining size.

If you bring kids, you generally need more space so you might consider sizing up to accommodate all the stuff.  If you want to sleep on cots, you need to be sure you're taking into account the space they take up literally and figuratively.  If you want an air mattress inside your tent, be sure you have room for your belongings as well.

One perk of cots is that you can generally store gear underneath allowing for more space in the tent to move about.

Do consider the bigger the tent, the more size it takes up in your vehicle and the more it weighs. Large tents that need to be heavily staked down may not be as conducive to allowing the Scouts the opportunity to help with set up.  We've had several families in the past who brought two SMALLER tents rather than one large one.  Since Cub Scout camping is "car camping" weight really shouldn't be an issue, however.

Once you've determined size, you'll need to determine what SHAPE of tent you want.  You can get dome tents or cabin tents.

Dome tents are generally lighter, easier to set up and are much more stable in high wind conditions.

Cabin tents, however, provide more vertical space (if you're tall this might be a consideration so be sure to check the peak height listed) Some even have "rooms" where you can zip off walls (to help separate siblings who won't quit poking each other not that I have any idea what that is like.)

This cabin tent even has a shaded vestibule which would be perfect for chairs.

One of the tents I have is pictured below -- a dome tent with a covered vestibule which provides a place to store shoes and our cooler under cover but out of the tent's interior. Notice the full rain fly -- in order to have full circulation this DOES have to be FULLY staked down to ensure the rain fly doesn't just lay on the tent body. When you sleep, condensation will build up and you need to have that outer layer off the inner layer to prevent the condensation raindrops from falling on your head. I prefer the full fly for weather protection and privacy.  In my experience, too, a full rainfly is desirable though when it's warmer, the airflow isn't as great - something to consider.  The smaller the tent, the warmer you will be in the cooler months, however.

My suggestion is to go where you can get inside and test them out... Cabelas or Bass Pro both have tents set up in the store that you can check out.  Seriously, get inside and lay down to see just how much space you actually have and then use those dimensions to help set a minimium allowance for what you want.

My only other suggestion for you to consider is to put SOME SORT of reflective SOMETHING on your guylines to prevent people from tripping over them in the dark. Accidents happen. Tent stakes through the leg are NO fun... we try to prevent the Scouts from running between tent lines but you know how well excited children listen. Reflective tape for your guylines - you want this!

This is going to be your home away from home. You want to be comfortable and to sleep as good as you can away from your Sleep Number Bed.

Another consideration is that once your Cub Scout transitions to Boy Scouts, usually the Troop will be providing his tent. If you want to come camping with the Troop, you'll want a SMALL tent since it will be just you and your gear. At that point, small is king!

Hope these will give you something to consider when starting to build your camping gear!

Bobcats!

NEW SCOUTS - BE WORKING ON THOSE BOBCAT REQUIREMENTS!

The October Pack Meeting is the target we are shooting for with ALL of our new scouts to be ready to earn their Bobcat badges!

This is the FIRST RANK required for EVERY new scout! We have a fun and exciting ceremony for them but it takes YOUR HELP to make sure they are going over these requirements daily.

Scout Oath

Scout Law

Scout Sign

Cub Scout Handshake

Cub Scout Motto

Cub Scout Salute

Most dens will only meet a time or two before our Pack meeting so we need YOU to make sure they're covered! Click HERE for a print out to help you work on these at home!

Youth Protection Training

Now that I have your attention -- ALL Volunteers and Leadership need to renew their Youth Protection Training to be in compliance with the Boy Scouts of America's global renewal date of OCTOBER 1 for the new training module.  

We appreciate you investing in the safety of our Scouts!

Need a link?  Here ya go:  www.my.scouting.org  Log into your account or create one now!  

Once you've finished your training, please e-mail a copy of your certificate to pack1910cubscouts@gmail.com 

More information on our Youth Protection Program can be found HERE.  Who has to take it, why, its purpose and more.  

God & Me and God & Family

There are only two awards Cub Scouts can earn that they can take with them into Boy Scouts and wear on their uniforms forever -- one is their Arrow of Light award, the other is their religious emblem.

You see, a Scout is reverent. He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion.

To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, religious groups have developed several religious emblems programs. The Boy Scouts of America has approved of these programs and allows the emblems to be worn on the official uniform. We are blessed and grateful to have longtime Scouter and church member, Sheri Tull, facilitate the God & Me and the God & Family programs this year for our Cub Scouts enabling them to earn their religious knots.

They're called "knots" because they ARE a rectangular patch depicting a silver square knot on a field of purple. "Knots" are awards earned by leadership (and youth) for achieving benchmarks in training and/or leadership.

The program we will be utilizing was created through Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (P.R.A.Y.) The program helps young people to develop a deeper relationship with God and to understand how God is active in their lives and in the world around them. It is a Christian Education resource that uses Bible lessons paired with service projects to help young people not only to grow in Christian faith but to also express their faith by reaching out in love and in service to others. P.R.A.Y. encourages families, youth agencies, and Protestant congregations to use the P.R.A.Y. series to foster spiritual growth in children, youth and families.

This program is easier not only to do as a group, but also with a versed facilitator. We are so blessed to have her! Plus, the Scouts like listening to people other than us all the time! Like all things in Scouting this shouldn't be a "one and done" process because faith and your commitment to your faith should be an ever-evolving continual dialogue which is why we have a Duty to God for every rank in Scouts.

We have our Classes set up for select Wednesday nights for both the God and Me and God and Family (for Webelos and AOL scouts). The requirements get increasingly more difficult the older the scouts are -- as they should. These events have been added to Scoutbook. If you do not see them, please let me know. All classes are scheduled for 6:30 pm at the Scout House with the exception of the FIRST God and Family one which will be at 7:30 the first class date and should be only 45 minutes.

Grades 1-3: God and Me (9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/17, 11/7, 12/5, 1/16 and a pizza party on 1/30)
Grades 4-6: God and Family (9/26, 10/10, 10/24, 11/14, 11/28, 12/12, 1/9, 1/23, and the pizza party on 1/30)
Grades 6-8: God and Church
Grades 9-12: God and Life

I've reviewed the course content and have tried to put realistic breaks in the program so that there are more meetings than required, but that's in order to keep the classes SHORT. Spacing it out keeps it interesting... something to look forward to and not become a laborious chore, but more a new adventure. Again, this is OPTIONAL and this program will never be held in place of a den meeting. The religious component of Scouts is deeply personal and we are all not of the same faith. Therefore, Duty to God means something different for everyone. If you are not aligned with the Protestant belief doctrine, please feel no pressure to complete this course as it is NOT a requirement to complete the Duty to God requirement for each rank, it's simply to earn the knot. The knot is optional but shows your Scout has gone above and beyond the requirements to deepen his faith.

Since this is entirely optional, the costs of this program (supplies, workbooks and $ for pizza at the end) are up to the families participating. The Pack, however, will provide the purple knot upon completion.

Cost is $6 per participant.

ACTION REQUIRED OF YOU: RSVP on Scoutbook for your Scout by 12 noon on September 19 (today - date of publication) so we can order your workbook for you. If there is a sibling that would like to participate as well... include their name in the comments. Payment of $6 per participant is due to April Driggers immediately (if not sooner).

The church offers a Wednesday night meal every week that would be an inexpensive dinner option for you: http://www.kellerumc.com/connect/wednesday-night-meal/

Trail's End

This is a great resource to explain the WHY right to your Scout!  #aScoutisThrifty Giving the boys the opportunity to pay their way for their adventures helps YOU while giving them the opportunity for character building, public speaking and representing Scouting across the nation! 



If we got every scout to hit $1,000 in sales -- I know our Committee would turn that right into covering dues for the Pack for the 2019 year.  Anyone up for the challenge??

Want to Win A Trip to Disney?

Scouts who register (or previously registered) an online account and record at least one online order in 2018 will have the chance to win a trip for two to Walt Disney World® Resort.

Eight Scouts will win a trip! Here’s how:

1. Three Scouts who record at least one online sale in 2018 will be randomly selected. You'll receive one entry for each online sale recorded, so the more orders you record, the more chances of winning you'll have.
2. Five Scouts who are the online Top Sellers will automatically win a trip!

Start funding your next adventure today!

Popcorn Selling Tips

While we want full participation from every Scout, we want to make sure that we are reminding them not only of what they should be doing to make sales, but also what they should be doing to STAY SAFE!

• ALWAYS wear your uniform
• ALWAYS smile and introduce yourself
• ALWAYS tell your customers why you are selling popcorn
• KNOW the different kinds of popcorn you are selling
• ALWAYS say "Thank You"
• ALWAYS make a copy of your order form
• ALWAYS have a pen

• NEVER enter anyone's home
• NEVER sell after darkhave a pen
• NEVER carry cash with you
• ALWAYS walk on the sidewalk and driveway
• ALWAYS have a buddy with you

Have your Cub practice what he's going to say. Write it on little cue cards. Let him stand in front of a mirror. Rehearse with him. Ask him questions he might get so that he knows how to respond.

Hi, my name is ___________, and I am a Cub Scout with Pack 1910. I'm selling popcorn to raise money for the things I like to do in Scouting like ______________. This popcorn is DEEEEEEEEElicious and there are many different kinds to choose from. Will you please help support me in Scouting?

(Always be sure they say "Thank You" when you are done whether they make the sale or not.)

Make Popcorn Sales POP!

It's that time of year again!

We hope this to have this be our ONE AND ONLY fundraiser for the year, but in order to make that happen, we need EVERYONE's help! So what can you do help? By doing what Scouts do best --- giving 110%

We will have the trifecta of programs this year:

1. Show and Sell booths set up at storefronts throughout our community each weekend where we can make direct sales with the total sales being split evenly between the Scout volunteers with those amounts going toward their final total;
2. Online Sales so that you can reach friends and family that are not in our community which will also count toward your Scout's final total; and
3. Take Order Sales skyrocket using our Mobile payment app via PayPal Here that will enable you to take credit/debit card payments directly from your mobile device during our Take Order campaign that begins RIGHT NOW.

A way to make this your Scout's best year ever is to consider the following:


Go where the people are

Going door to door in your neighborhood or your grandparent's neighborhoods around town is the easiest way to make sales. Saturday and Sunday, we have booths reserved where the majority of the families seem to go – the stores! This is why we are present at Show and Sell. Both of these just make lots of sense to start planning your sales strategy.


Don’t scare easily – be confident in your case

Face it -- these boys in uniform are ADORABLE! Don't let a simple "No" discourage them. Be sure they are greeting passers by with a friendly, “Hi there!" followed by, "Would you like to buy some amazing Cub Scout Popcorn?” And make sure our Scouts approach every passerby with the same blind enthusiasm – never fearful of defeat or judgment. Confidence is key – especially at first - definitely with Show and Sell. Once they make their first sale with take order, it's ON!


Have plan B ready

“Sorry bud, I’m in a big hurry,” is something they'll hear at Show & Sell. Let them reply with, “That’s o.k.! Think about it and we’ll see you on your way out, thanks!” Have them watch their tone after being denied and let it be as happy (or even happier) than before. If someone isn't interested in popcorn for themselves at Take Order door-to-door sales, remind them that they can make a donation and Trail's End will send popcorn to our soldiers on their behalf.


Have a great product

We aren't just selling popcorn, we are selling SCOUTING! Over 70% of what we sell goes BACK INTO SCOUTING! The popcorn is great, but our customers are really investing in THESE LITTLE GUYS MAKING THE SALE!


Follow up when you say you will

If your Scouts greet people at the Show and Sell and tell them they'll check back as they leave, remember that and be enthusiastic as they depart. Know your delivery dates for take order. Have him make thank you notes to attach to his orders for delivery.


Be yourself

Let these kids get excited about their sales! High-five each other when they make one, not only because they're building their final sales total for prize incentives, but because they're doing their part to pay their way! Have your Scouts tell those who purchase popcorn from them, "You are GOING TO LOVE THIS!" and make it convincing! It really IS good stuff!


Thank people better

When your scout makes a sale, have them TELL PEOPLE what it's helping accomplish. "Thank you so much, this is going to help me get my own compass." "Thank you, we are hoping our sales pay for our entire November campout!" Give them a reason to feel good about giving money to Scouting -- they are funding the experience for these boys!


Have fun and be funny

Engage with your customers! Humor lightens the room, builds trust and relaxes people.


Test and retest

Learning how to respond to different people with the same positive attitude teaches all kinds of amazing skills they can use later in life -- be it market testing and implementing on the fly. You don’t have to be mailing millions of pieces of direct mail to use ‘test packages’. Gauge what resonates best and hone your key marketing messages as you go.


Exclusivity works

Let the boys use their dwindling product supplies at Show and Sell as incentive... “only 2 boxes of Unbelievable Butter microwave popcorn left!!!!” Stated simply, if you want people to want something -- just tell them they can’t have it. This really is one of the oldest marketing tactics. Why do you think QVC has a ticker showing the clock wind down or the ‘units available’ sell out? Same with giving. Whether it’s exclusive giving circles, parties for levels or the CEO’s monthly email to the planned giving council – create something they can’t have, then give it to them.


Use what you’ve got

It’s easy for organizations and staff to get caught up in what we don’t have. An “if only” mindset can slow progress and quell energy. Instead use the Strengths Finder approach, turn ‘good’ into ‘great’ and forget about the rest. Our strengths are an awesome Pack, enthusiastic boys, dedicated leaders and the hopes that we can fund our entire year without fees, costs or a burden to our families so that they can enjoy EVERYTHING about Scouting without a price tag. THAT is what the program should be about!


HELP US MAKE THAT HAPPEN!!!

Pack Meeting Prayer

Thank you so much, Michael Warren, for leading our prayer. I'm sorry the microphone died on you!

I wanted to share your pack's opening prayer for this evening.

PRAYER OF REMEMBRANCE

As we come together tonight to celebrate the family and brotherhood of Scouting, let us not forget those who paid the ultimate sacrifice 17 years ago today. Tonight we honor them. Please remove all non-religious headgear and bow your heads with me.

This date, 9-11, carries a heavy burden of memory.

This day does not pass in the calendar without our remembering. Our parents remember images of destruction. Images that human eyes were never meant to see. They remember words our ears were never meant to hear.

All Americans who remember this day know our own feelings of emptiness as our sense of security, as our own confidence in the predictable order of life and work was radically shaken. We know you never want your children --- us---- to know this feeling.

This date, 9-11, carries a heavy burden of memory.

We remember the heroism of the many that lost their lives in saving others. We remember all those who suffered and died, we grieve for them still, friends and strangers alike, along with their families and friends. 62 countries lost citizens that day...

This date, 9-11, carries a heavy burden of memory.

And it is right that it should not pass from our memory. We should never forget. But today and in this prayer, along with our remembrance of profound loss, it also seems right that we give voice to our deep longing for peace, and with this prayer, commit ourselves to those actions that will draw us closer to our most ancient and most holy desire, peace among all God’s children.

Please join us in a moment of silence as we remember together all those who were lost.



Lord, grant us peace. Amen.

Popcorn... for parents

A great watch on the benefits you may not realize your son is gaining from participating in this sales program that benefits not only our pack but Longhorn Council as well!

Pack Meeting TOMORROW!

Welcome new and returning members of Pack 1910!

Join us for our first Pack Meeting of the 2018-2019 Scouting year!

WHO: Boys in Kindergarten - 5th grades and their families

WHEN: Tuesday, September 11 at 6:30 pm

WHERE: Family Life Center (FLC) at the Keller United Methodist Church, 1025 Johnson Road

In addition to a fun meeting with recognition for all the hard work over the summer, we will also enjoy some songs, games and lots of information on the upcoming season of scouting ahead.

We will talk about our annual fundraiser, our calendar, registration process for upcoming events as well as collecting applications, health forms, taking payments and more.  It's going to be a whirlwind of an evening but we are so excited to start.

This is a great night to join if you weren't able to make our sign-up event.  Leaders will be on hand to answer questions and help you and your scout find his way on your journey!

READY?  SEE YOU THERE!

Transfers and New Families

We are working to get your applications processed and input into our system. Thank you all for your patience. We want to make sure nothing is over-looked and ensure that all the i's are dotted and t's are crossed to make your start with Pack 1910 a success!

Most dens aren't meeting until NEXT Sunday (other than the Wolves which meet today!)

We will do the formal meet-and-greet at the Pack Meeting on Tuesday at 6:30 pm.  Please be there 10 minutes early, if possible but arrive no later than 6:30pm.  We have a gathering activity that will begin at 6:20 pm and last until 6:30 pm (we will have one at every Pack meeting) to encourage you all to arrive well before our flag ceremony since many of your scouts will take turns being part of this important act of service.

Also, please see the previous post about coming to our Parent Orientation meeting. We need at least one parent from every family to attend. Scouts and siblings are welcome though this is for adults so please bring a quiet activity for them to do.

Pack 1910 Parent Orientation

Parents, please make plans to join us for an informal but ridiculously important Parent Information and Orientation meeting Sunday, September 16 from 3-430 pm in the Family Life Center of the Keller UMC (west entrance of the church), 1025 Johnson Road.

Bring your questions. THIS is where you'll get answers.

If you have printed your New Parent Orientation Guide, please bring that to follow along or download it to your device. This document is always available from our blog's main page by accessing (on a desktop, not a mobile device) the Scouting Links header in the left hand margin.

Please RSVP on ScoutBook so we know to expect you.  If you have no idea what I'm talking about, then you definitely want to come! If you've not yet accessed and/or received your Scoutbook notification, just show up!  We will make things happen.

Time To Get Popping!

Pack 1910 -- it's time to get popping!

SHOW AND SELL BOOTHS ARE AVAILABLE!  CLICK HERE

Take order sales starts NOW!  Formal kick off was at our September Pack Meeting but you can start selling anytime! 

If you have any questions about our popcorn fundraising program, please check out our Popcorn Page dedicated to all things popcorn!

We have fun incentives to make this totally worth your while -- oh, and it's pretty tasty stuff!  That doesn't hurt one bit. 

Popcorn sales are what is allowing the Pack to provide a t-shirt to each Scout in our unit, all awards, registration for Cub Scout Fun Day, your handbooks, rank advancement, neckerchiefs.... popcorn FUNDS scouting so we count on YOU to help the pack.  Why?  Cause it's a small investment of your time which keeps more of YOUR money in YOUR pocket!  WIN/WIN!

September's Hike is RESCHEDULED to 9/15

If you've been checking your email then you should know that we made the decision to reschedule our first hike of the season from this Saturday to 9/15 due to this....

Doesn't that look like fun hiking weather?  Yeah....  we didn't think so either!  Plus with the heightened risk of lightning, safety first -- always.  

So, please make sure you check your RSVP on Scoutbook for the new date and join us then! Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to a great hike focusing on geocaching... and not how to get mud out of your ears.

September's Hike

One of the main reasons boys want to join Scouts is to get OUTDOORS! There's no better way to do that than some good ole fun on the trail! We want to be more a outdoor-oriented Pack and keep our boys ACTIVE! In short, we will keep the OUT in scOUTing!

Pack 1910 goes hiking almost every month at areas around the DFW metroplex for distances between 1-4 miles. These fun outings are an integral part of our program. We want to get the boys outside and know that it's more fun to do these things with friends. That being said, there are incentives to participation. Attendance at these events is completely optional, but... you know you want to come.

Besides providing enjoyment and rewards, the hiking program helps boys become confident and comfortable outdoors and encourages healthy habits and lifestyles. It also helps makes the transition to Boy Scouting activities easier.

Our first hike will be Saturday, September 8 at 9-10:30 am on the new Shady Grove/Rapp Road Trail (approx. 1.5 miles). Check Scoutbook for where to park and meet.  We will be GEOCACHING!

Hikers -- be prepared with your six essential items for hiking! Check out THIS LINK for more information on that. Let your SCOUT gather these items into a lightweight backpack -- why? Because if you do everything for him, he loses the opportunity to learn for himself!




Parents, please take a look at Pack 1910's Hiking Club packet for more information on what to bring, what to wear, etc. It would be good to go over this with your scout BEFORE they show up to a hike.

If you plan to attend, please be sure you RSVP on Scoutbook so we know who all to expect! All Pack events are FAMILY FRIENDLY but please do not bring the 4 legged kiddos!

If this is your 1st hike with Pack 1910, you’ll even earn your first pack hiking badge by attending!!

Ten Things All Parents Should Know About Cub Scouts

The Utah Parks Council (which is a fantastic source of information for those Scouting nerds like myself who enjoy garnering as much information as they can from all types of sources across the Scouting-world), published an article and I wanted to share part of it with you because... well, it's so true and it's great information to keep in your forethought when you're getting into the program.

Whether you grew up in the Scouting program, or are completely new to the idea of the Boy Scouts of America, know that you don't have to come from a Scouting background to be a great Scouting leader -- you simply have to believe in the program and have a desire to make a positive influence on the youth that surround you -- including your own!

So, that being said, here are 10 things all parents should know about cub scouts

1) Cub Scouts is amazing, and the program encourages moral choices and behavior. The more you learn, the more you’ll like it.

2) Cub Scouts requires resources: time, people, money. It requires more than a meeting... Boys need uniforms, handbooks, etc. Boys also meet more frequently the higher the ranking in the program.

3) If the program isn’t run well, it’s just a pain and won’t accomplish its purposes. It takes PEOPLE, however, to make that happen! By the way, that means YOU!

4) Den leaders are crucial to the success of Cub Scouts. This is an important calling. Boys want leaders who inspire, prepare, and are fun.

5) Cub Scouts is fun! Fun is so important! Cubs are young and active, and Scouting shouldn’t just be like school. LEARN BY DOING!

6) Faith in God and Cub Scouts are not mutually exclusive. The two programs go hand-in-hand, so remember to connect them.

7) Training for leaders and two-deep leadership is not optional. Training teaches leaders, and two-deep leadership protects leaders and boys. Every boy deserves a well-trained leader!

8) Den meeting is for working on advancement, not just goofing around so parents can do the work at home. Even though they should have fun, they should be working towards goals and learning (learning can be fun too).

9) That being said, no boy will ever advance without the support of his family. He needs you!

10) A well functioning Cub Scout Pack leads to experienced, confident, excited 5th graders who love Scouting... and who move onto Boy Scouts to continue to discover their leadership skills and potential.

From school to work to home to sports to youth to scouts, we get that you are swamped with responsibilities, but helping to keep your eyes on the purposes of the program and knowing that a plan is in place for you to follow will help make it a success for everyone!

You've Got 30 days!

You've got 30 days to update your Youth Protection Training to be in compliance with the Boy Scouts of America's global renewal date.  We appreciate you investing in the safety of our Scouts!

Need a link?  Here ya go:  www.my.scouting.org  Log into your account or create one now!