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CUB SCOUT PACK

Leadership Position Responsibilities

Committee Chair Conducts monthly pack leaders’ meeting to help plan the program. Ensures that committee members give adequate support for running the program to the Cubmaster and den leaders. Helps recruit additional leaders as needed. Completes online or attends youth protection, This is Scouting and Pack Committee Leader Specific Training. Committee Members Attends monthly pack leaders’ meeting to help plan program and take care of records, finances, advancement, activities, membership, etc. Completes online or attends youth protection, This is Scouting and Pack Committee Leader Specific Training. Cubmaster Conducts monthly pack meeting. Assits den leaders by coordinating monthly program for all leaders. Attends monthly pack leaders’ meeting and monthly roundtables. Has one or more assistant Cubmasters. Completes online or attends youth protection, This is Scouting and Cubmaster Leader Specific Training. Lion Cub Den Leader Has one monthly den meeting for about one hour with a den of six to eight boys and their adult partners and one Grand Adventure meeting. The den meetings are held in boys’ homes in rotation. For each meeting, the den leader works with the host Lion/adult partner pair to plan the meeting. Attends monthly pack leaders’ meeting. Completes online or attends youth protection, This is Scouting and Lion/Tiger Den Leader Specific Training. Tiger Cub Den Leader Has two monthly den meetings for about one hour with a den of six to eight boys and their adult partners and one Go See It meeting. The den meetings are held in boys’ homes in rotation. For

each meeting, the den leader works with the host Tiger/adult partner pair to plan the meeting. Attends monthly pack leaders’ meeting. Tiger Den Leader has parent/adult helpers. Completes online or attends youth protection, This is Scouting and Tiger DL Specific Training. Cub Scout Den Leader Meets weekly for about one hour with a den of six to eight boys. Den meeting is held in den leader’s home, a church, or other suitable place. The den leader determines the time, day, and location of den meeting that is most convenient for him or her. Attends monthly pack leaders’ meeting. The Den Leader has one or more assistants and parent helpers. Completes online or attends youth protection, This is Scouting and Cub Scout DL Specific Training. Webelos Den Leaders The Webelos Den Leader is the same as den leader except working with older boys, the Webelos. Encourages periodic parent/son overnight campouts and join activities with a Boy Scout Troop. Attends monthly leader’s meeting. Webelos Den Leader has one or more assistants and parent helpers. Completes online or attends youth protection, This is Scouting and Webelos DL Specific Training. Adult Partners (parents of K and 1st grade boys) Attends Lion or Tiger Cub den meetings and pack meetings with their son. When hosting the den meeting, the adult partner works with their son and the Den Coordinator or Den Leader to plan and lead the meeting. Attends pack meetings with their son. Parent Helpers Assists pack and/or den with specific projects as needed by the leaders. All parents help their sons with advancement. Reviews individual boy handbooks for Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear & Webelos.

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Pack Leadership and Membership Inventory

• Cubmaster: _________________________________________________________________ • Assistant Cubmaster(s): _______________________________________________________ • Number of anticipated Lion Cubs to be registered: _________/ 8 = __________dens needed. • Lion Cub Den Leader (s) Needed: _________ Have: _________ Need to recruit: _______ • Lion Cub Den Leader (s): __________________________________________________ • Number of Tiger Cubs registered: __________ / 8 = __________dens needed. • Tiger Cub Den Leader(s) Needed: _________ Have: _________ Need to recruit: __________ • Tiger Cub Den Leader(s): ______________________________________________________ • Number of Wolf Cubs registered: __________ / 8 = __________dens needed. • Wolf Den Leader(s) Needed: __________ Have: __________ Need to recruit: __________ • Wolf Den Leaders(s): __________________________________________________________ • Number of Bear Cubs registered: __________ /8 = ________ dens needed. • Bear Den Leader(s) Needed: _________ Have: __________ Need to recruit: _________ • Bear Den Leader(s) ___________________________________________________________ • Number of 4th Grade Webelos: __________ /8 = __________dens needed. • 4th Grade Webelos Den Leader(s) Needed: ______ Have: _______ Need to recruit: ________ • 4th Grade Webelos Den Leader(s)________________________________________________ • Number of 5th Grade Webelos: __________ /8 = __________dens needed. • 5th Grade Webelos Den Leader(s) Needed: _______ Have: ______ Need to recruit: ________ • 5th Grade Webelos Den Leader(s)________________________________________________ • Pack Committee Chair: ________________________________________________________ • Pack Recruitment Chair: _______________________________________________________ • Pack FOS Chair: _____________________________________________________________ • Pack Treasurer: ______________________________________________________________ • PackSecretary/Webmaster:_____________________________________________________ • Pack Outdoor Chair: __________________________________________________________ • Pack Trainer: ________________________________________________________________ • Pack Advancement Chair: ______________________________________________________ • Pack Popcorn Chair: __________________________________________________________ • Pack Activity/Service Project Chair: ______________________________________________

o Pinewood Derby: _______________________________________________________ o Blue and Gold Banquet: __________________________________________________ o Service Project:_________________________________________________________

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FALL YOUTH RECRUITMENT PACK PARENT ORIENTATION This meeting can be as a parent breakout at the first pack meeting or a separate meeting. Pre-event tasks: Review all the youth applications you received at the joining event and determine which boys will form which dens, how many new den leaders do you need (remember two-deep leadership)? How many boys will join existing dens?

1. Have parents sit in groups by grade, AKA Dens. 2. Has your pack conducted a Pack Leadership and Membership Inventory? If so, you should know

exactly what you need for adult leaders well before you start your parent orientation meeting. 3. You need to make sure all parents understand at the parent orientation meeting that the pack needs

their support as ‘parent helpers’ or registered leaders. Take time to create a wall chart of the different activities that need parent help so they sign-up to help the pack for one of these events at this meeting, let alone being a registered adult leader.

4. If you have further information to handout that is pack specific (behavior policy, calendar etc.) this is the time to provide it.

Good evening and welcome everyone. I’d like to welcome you to ________________________________ Parent Orientation Meeting. I am ________________, and I have been a Scout leader for ___________. I am looking forward to spending some time with you this evening and sharing with you how you can get involved with your son in a great family program. Check to ensure everyone found the Scout shop OK for their son’s uniform and handbook (some packs provide handbooks as part of pack dues).

Your goal this evening is to accomplish four things:

1. Inform parents about how our pack operates

2. Discuss the Cub Scout Advancement Program

3. Discuss Parental Involvement 4. Answer parent questions about

Scouting

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This is just a ‘refresher’ slide to remind them of the grade level programs. Many of the fun things we do in Cub Scouts is done by dens, dens meet a couple times a month. Once a month all of the dens will gather together for a pack meeting.

Introduce the key adult leaders in the pack.

Scouting has been helping boys have fun and parents guide their children in the right paths for over 100 years. We’re pretty good at what we do! Every Scouting unit is “owned” by a community organization such as a school, church, civic group or group of citizens. Our sponsoring organization is _______________________________ Northern Star Council provides program literature and other materials, training for volunteer leadership, insurance, special activities and eight Scout camps.

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Many of you are beginning to ask, “Well, just how does Cub Scouting work?”

Dens - Boys are placed in dens according to grade levels. Dens are typically made up of two adult leaders and 5 to 8 boys. Den meetings vary from weekly or two to three times a month. They are typically 60 – 90 minutes in length.

Packs – Once a month all the dens come together for a pack meeting to recognize the boys for their achievements and let dens show off what they did during the month. Pack meetings are family activities.

Special activities may include holiday parties, pinewood derby races, community service projects and resident camp to name just a few. All boys are interested in earning badges. A good portion of the rank advancement requirements a boy will work on will be done as part of their den meetings. Many requirements are to be worked on with a parent. Scouting is a special time to work with your son and actively participate and help him earn his requirements to achieve an advancement rank. Let’s talk for a moment about the advancement program.

Lion Cubs start off with their adult partner working on nine activities including “Grand Adventures” related to the monthly program activity. No matter what age or grade a boy joins Cub Scouting; he must earn his Bobcat badge. (one exception is that Lions earn the Lion badge first, then they work on the Bobcat requirements.)

The trail to Bobcat includes learning the Cub Scout Promise, The Law of the Pack, What Webelos means, the Cub Scout sign, the Cub Scout handshake, the motto (which is “Do Your Best”), and the Cub Scout salute. First graders start out as Tiger Cubs. All Tiger Cubs sign up with an adult partner. The Tiger Cub Motto is Search, Discover, and Share.

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After your second grade Cub Scout has earned his Bobcat badge, he can start along the Wolf trail. He must complete 12 achievements to become a Wolf Cub Scout. Following the Bear track in third grade is fun with 24 choices to pick from. A Scout needs to complete 12 out of 24 achievements to be a Bear Cub Scout. Get set for fun and adventure in the Webelos den as a fourth or fifth grader. Everything in the Webelos Scout program is more challenging. Boys will earn special badges that only Webelos Scouts can earn.

PACK ORGANIZATION - The Scouting program is brought to the boys in a simple and sound manner. First, a partnership is formed between the Boy Scouts of America, represented in this area by the Northern Star Council, and a local organization. The Pack is just one part of the Scouting family. There are Boy Scouts for boys 11 – 18 and Venturing which is our co-ed program for 13 (and completed the 8th grade) – 21. Our pack has many dedicated leaders but will need your assistance in the coming year to provide the best program for your son. Please fill out the Parent & Family Talent Survey. (Have a pack leader handout the surveys and collect them when completed.)

How is Scouting financed? Every member pays a registration fee which is a pro-rated $15 annually. In September the fee is $5.00. Boys’ Life magazine is recommended and is a prorated $12 annually. In September the fee is $4.00. All members re-register in December for the upcoming year at the full annual fee. Depending on the pack and the den, a boy may pay dues. Families buy the boy’s uniform and personal equipment. Scout shops are listed on page 15 of your Welcome booklet. Scouts will have an opportunity to earn money for Pack activities and prizes in our council popcorn sale. The council receives its money from our annual “Friends of Scouting” campaign, Trail’s End popcorn sale, the United Way and a few other sources.

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Those of you who become leaders must participate in the following online trainings: Youth Protection Fast Start This is Scouting Position-Specific training.

Day Camps: Fall Festival and Polar Cubs are programs for all age levels of Cub Scouting.

Cub Scout Resident Camps: This is a two-night/three-day activity for Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Cubs.

Webelos OutPost: This program is an opportunity for 4th grade Webelos Scouts to spend an additional night after resident camp with hands on activities and camping and outdoor skills.

Webelos Adventure Days: For Webelos (graduating 3rd and 4th graders)

5th Grade Webelos Camps: Introduces second year Webelos to the basics of Boy Scouting.

(If you pack does family camping, feel free to discuss what you do.)

Den Organizer – you may need several den organizers depending on how many new youth signed-up for Scouting Group the parents by the grade of their boy. Talk to the parents in this group and coach them into selecting their den leader and assistant. For youth joining existing dens… these dens may need an assistant DL, Introduce self briefly (1 minute) tell why you’re a Scout leader/How your family has benefited. Set the stage (the object is to get them excited about the fun and opportunities of being a leader, and set their mind at ease concerning the time involvement and difficulty.)

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On your tables tonight you will find the Pack Leader position descriptions (from the Parent Orientation Packet)

• Share results of the unit leadership inventory (a form for this is inside the fall youth recruiting guidebook)

• Appoint a parent in each group to be the discussion leader. “I’m going to leave you to determine the best person available to serve as Den Leader, Assistant Den Leader and members of the Parents’ Committee for your den. When you have reached this decision, let me know and we will register everyone.”

SUPPORTING LEADERS • Scouting magazine is included as part of

your registration (includes Program Helps) • Monthly Roundtable Meetings: tenured Cub

Scout leaders share their experience on running a quality program and pack.

• University of Scouting – Supplemental training held in October

• Den and pack Meeting Resource Guide available at Scout Shops

• Current leaders in our pack mentor new leaders

After the meeting Collect the adult applications and fees – follow-up with new leaders to ensure they take online youth protection training. Make sure the pack trainer schedules time to meet with new leaders to further orient and train them by October 15,2013.

• Leave them. Walk out of the room. Don’t stand around to answer their questions or you will end up trying to select their leaders. If they have questions, answer them briefly and leave the area.

Use materials from appendix: • A Boy’s Eyes, Take a Moment to Consider, Why I’m a Leader, Time for Scouting

Annual fee for an adult leader is the same as youth member and is just $15.00. Pro-rated fee is $5.00 (Sept.)

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS ARE MANDATORY on the adult applications (as a pack ensure you safeguard the adult applications until they are turned into the Scout Office)

Inform them of going online to take youth protection training (mandatory for new leaders). See flier in recruiting packet for training info.

NEW! SUPPORTING LEADERS SLIDE

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APPENDIX

TAKE A MOMENT TO CONSIDER 1. Consider this, you own a new car. A person you vaguely know wants to take your car for one

hour a week. Now, do you hand them the keys, wave Good-Bye, and say “See you in an hour!” Of course not! Is your son any less important to you than a car? Your child is your most prized treasure.

2. Scouting offers quality time for you and your son together. Your involvement in Scouting

ensures this. Your involvement will ensure that your son has a great time and learns many new and wonderful skills. Who knows, maybe you can learn something new too.

3. Surveys indicate that boys of 8 or 9 years of age rank as the important influence in their lives:

#1 Parents, #2 Teachers, #3 Church Leaders When those same boys reach 14/15 years of age they indicate their primary influences are:

#1 Friends and #2 Television Parents, teachers and church have fallen to 6th, 7th and 8th most influential factors.

4. We’re not asking you to make a lifetime commitment – but just for the rest of this school year to

commit to helping your son and his friends with a weekly activity.

WHY I’M A LEADER

I’m not a Cub Scout leader for the easy hours, high pay, parents’ gratitude, power or prestige.

I’m a leader because I want the world for your son and mine, to be a world he can shape and help shape; a world of love and laughter, where he can show compassion.

I want him to be able to look at the stars, sunrise, a sunset, the work and world of man - - - and feel their beauty inside himself.

I want to help shape men who have strength of character and are sensitive to the needs of others.

I want them to be the best they can be.

I’m giving of my time and myself. I reap rewards far beyond what I give. I receive for my children and future generations for a better world.

I am a Cub Scout leader because I care.

TIME FOR SCOUTING?

365 days per year x 24 hours per day = 8,760 hours per year. 8,760 hours per year - 2,920 hours sleeping per year (8 hours per night) = 5,840 waking hours.

5,840 waking hours – 1,095 eating hours (1 hour per meal, 3 times a day) = 4,745 hours. 4,745 hours – 2,080 hours at work (8 hours, 5 days per week) = 2,665 hours.

2,665 hours left for Family, Friends and Scouting! Will you find time for Scouting?

Den Leader – 192 hours per year

2 hours weekly x 52 weeks (Den Meeting) = 104 hours 2 hours monthly x 12 (Roundtables = 24 hours

2 hours monthly x 12 (Committee Meetings) = 24 hours 2 hours monthly x 12 (Pack Meetings) = 24 hours

8 hours x 2 (Basic Training & Pow Wow) = 16 hours

Cubmaster – 88 hours per year 2 hours monthly x 12 (Committee Meetings) = 24 hours

2 hours monthly x 12 (Pack Meetings) = 24 hours 2 hours monthly x 12 (Roundtables) = 24 hours

8 hours x 2 (Basic Training & Pow Wow) = 16 hours

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Sparkler Ideas for Cub Fall Recruitment Event Bananas Peel bananas, peel, peel bananas! [Group echoes and mimics leader as they pretend to peel themselves] Shake bananas, shake, shake bananas! [Group echoes as they mimic leader shaking body.] Jump bananas, jump, jump bananas! [Group echoes as they mimic leader jumping up & down] Go bananas, go, go bananas! [Group echoes as they mimic leader waving arms & twisting around.] Do Your Ears Hang Low? Do your ears hang low? Do they wobble to and fro? Can you tie them in a knot? Can you tie them in a bow? Can you throw them over your shoulder Like a continental soldier? Do your ears hang low? Cub Scout National Anthem Tune: Battle Hymn of the Republic I like Bananas, Coconuts, and Grapes! I like Bananas, Coconuts, and Grapes! I like Bananas Coconuts, and Grapes! (Shouted) That’s why they call me “Tarzan of the Apes”!

This is a repeat after me song Dog [Group echoes after each phrase.] Dog - Cat Dog - Cat - Mouse Froggie Itty Bitty teeny weenie little greenie froggie Jump, jump, jump little froggie Little greenie froggie eating all the bugs and spiders Fleas and flies are scrumpditllyitious Ribit ribit ribit ribit ribit ribit CROAK! (pause) FASTER! (Speed up the tempo)

“A BOY’S EYES”

I’d like to be a Cub Scout”… (His eyes were clear and true)

“I’d like to learn, and play, and build, like Jim and Freddy do.”

“I know how to use a hammer; I can drive a nail if I try…

I’m eight years old; I’m big and strong and hardly ever cry.”

I gave him the application and parent-participation sheet.

(His eyes were filled with sunshine as he left on dancing feet)

Next day my friend was back again, a dejected little lad.

“I guess I’ll skip the Cub Scouts.” (His eyes were dark and sad.)

“My mom is awfully busy, she has lots of friends, you see, She’d never have time for a den

she hardly has time for me.”

“And dad is always working… he’s hardly ever there,

To give them any more to do just wouldn’t be quite fair.”

He handed me back the papers with the dignity of eight years, And smiling bravely left me.

(His eyes were filled with tears.)

Do you see your own boy’s eyes as other people may?

How he looks when you’re “too busy” or “just haven’t time today”?

A boy is such a special gift… why won’t you realize

It only takes a little time to put sunshine in his eyes.

You say, “I’ll start tomorrow” but tomorrow is far away.

He’s a boy for such a short time so won’t you start today?

Phone: 763.231.7201 Outside the Twin cities: 877.231.7276

Hulings Service Center Gabbert Service Center 393 Marshall Avenue 5300 Glenwood Avenue St. Paul, MN 55102 Golden Valley, MN 55422

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July 2013 Revision