Cub Scouting 101

What is Cub Scouting?  Cub Scouting is a year-round family program designed for boys who are in the 1st grade through 5th grade (or 7, 8, 9, and 10 years of age).

The 10 purposes of Cub Scouting are:
1.	
1.	Fun and Adventure
2.	Personal Achievement
3.	Character Development
4.	Respectful Relationships
5.	Good Citizenship
6.	Spiritual Growth
7.	Sportsmanship and Fitness
8.	Family Understanding
9.	Friendly Service
10.	Preparation for Boy Scouts	

Membership: Cub Scouting members join a Cub Scout Pack and are assigned to a Den, usually a neighborhood group of 6 to 8 boys. Tiger Cubs (1st graders), Wolf Cubs (2nd graders), Bear Cubs (3rd graders), and Webelos Scouts (4th & 5th graders) meet weekly.

Once a month, all of the Dens and family members gather for a Pack Meeting under the direction of a Cubmaster and Pack Committee. The Pack Committee includes parents of boys in the Pack and members of the chartered organization.

Advancement: Recognition is important to young boys. The Cub Scout advancement plan provides fun for the boys, gives them a sense of personal achievement as they earn badges, and strengthens family understanding as adult family members work with boys on advancement projects.

Cub Scouting Ideals: Apart from the fun and excitement of Cub Scout activities, the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, Cub Scout Sign, Salute, & Handshake, and the Cub Scout Motto all teach good citizenship and contribute to a boy's sense of belonging.

Cub Scout Promise: I, (name), promise to do my best To do my duty to God and my country, To help other people, and To obey the Law of the Pack.

Law of the Pack: The Cub Scout follows Akela. The Cub Scout helps the pack go. The pack helps the Cub Scout grow. The Cub Scout gives goodwill.

Cub Scout Motto: Do Your Best. 

Colors: The Cub Scout colors are blue and gold. They have special meaning, which will help boys see beyond the fun of Cub Scouting to its ultimate goals.

The blue stands for truth and spirituality, steadfast loyalty, and the sky above. The gold stands for warm sunlight, good cheer, and happiness.

Cub Scout Ranks

	Bobcat: The Bobcat rank is for all boys who join Cub Scouts. It includes learning the Cub Scout Promise, Law of the Pack, Cub Scout Sign, Salute, & Handshake, and the Cub Scout Motto.

	
		
	Tiger Cub: The Tiger Cub program is for 1st grade (or age 7) boys and their adult partners. There are 5 Tiger Cub achievement areas. The Tiger Cub, working with his adult partner, completes 15 requirements within these areas to earn the Tiger Cub Badge. These requirements consist of an exciting series of indoor and outdoor activities just right for a boy in the 1st grade.
	
	Wolf: The Wolf program is for boys who have completed 1st grade (or are age 8). To earn the Wolf badge, a boy must pass 12 achievements involving simple physical and mental skills.

	
	Bear: The Bear rank is for boys who have completed 2nd grade (or are age 9). There are 24 Bear achievements in 4 categories. The Cub Scout must complete 12 of these to earn the Bear badge. These requirements are somewhat more difficult and challenging than those for Wolf rank.

	
	Webelos: This program is for boys who have completed 3rd grade (or are age 10). A boy may begin working on the Webelos badge as soon as he joins a Webelos den. This is the first step in his transition from the Webelos Den to the Boy Scout Troop. As he completes the requirements found in the Webelos Scout Book, he will work on activity badges, attend meetings led by adults, and become familiar with the Boy Scout requirements—all leading to the Arrow of Light Award.	

Cub Scout Pack 3333 Participation

Pack 3333 is run entirely by volunteer parents. We are able to have a successful Pack because we try to make the experience fun for the boys. But, this requires the time & effort offered by our volunteer parents.

Each parent or guardian is expected to be available to volunteer their own time & effort at least once during the Scouting year whether it is an ongoing commitment or a one time activity.

As for an ongoing commitment, each Den must provide two parents who are willing to coordinate communication & events with the other parents to allow the boys to complete necessary achievements during the year to complete their rank advancements (Bobcat, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos I & II). We ask these parents to become registered Den Leaders & Assistant Den Leaders.

Each parent must work closely with their child to achieve the requirements for advancement. But, the Den Leader(s) would be the central points of contact for the Den and would coordinate planning Den Meetings about twice a month. The actual running of each Den Meeting should be delegated and rotated to each parent during the year.

Other areas where we need help are: Popcorn Sales, Haunted Forest, a Service Project, Tobogganing @ Pokagon, Christmas Caroling @ Renaissance Village, Pinewood Derby, Blue & Gold Banquet, Bowling, Feller’s Cake Bake, Family Campout, Wizard’s Overnight, Day Camp, Hiking, Resident Camp, etc.

A parent should bring their son to Cub Scouts rather than sending him. There is a Pack Meeting every month as well up to two Den Meetings. The Cubs are expected to attend every meeting and are expected to wear a proper uniform. The Cubs are encouraged to wear their uniforms to school the day of Pack Meetings. The Cubs should also attend their respective places of worship the weekend after Pack Meetings in uniform. Den Leaders should also be in uniform at Den & Pack Meetings and other Scouting events.

Cub Scouting is a participation activity, not a spectator activity. There is a monthly Parent, Leader, Committee (PLC) Meeting where we discuss the business of the Pack and plan upcoming events. Each Den must be represented by a Den Leader, Assistant Den Leader, and/or parent. Please plan to be involved.

We really need each boy along with their parents to make a serious commitment to Scouting. We need each boy & parent to show up to Den Meetings and Pack Meetings. We need parents to volunteer to help with one time events as well as ongoing events.

Cub Scout Pack 3333 Annual Plan & Budget

We put a lot of work into planning our 2008-09 Scouting year. Most of our volunteer leaders were Scouts when we were young. We just want our boys to have as much fun as we remember that we had.

Our Pack currently, and for the past few years, has required families to pay for registration & Pack dues. We have also asked the families to share the expense of major events like the Blue & Gold Banquet (February) and the Family Campout (May). There are also optional things like Boy’s Life Magazine, Wizard’s Overnight (June), Day Camp (July), and Resident Camp (August) that are paid for by the families.

We put together a budget that estimates the total cost for each boy to participate in every event that we have planned for the entire Scouting year. Our estimated cost per boy is around $300. Registration & Pack dues only account for $36. The remaining $264 is covered by Popcorn Sales and the Family’s Share of optional expenses.

If our Pack can meet a minimum Popcorn Sales goal of $300 per boy (about 20 containers), we will be able to continue a few newer activities like Christmas Caroling in December, tobogganing at Pokagon, and bowling. We exceeded our goal in each of the past several years. This minimum sales goal also covers supplies for Pack & Den Meetings, leader supplies & training, and storage & printing costs. Also covered for each boy are rank advancement badges, participation badges, belt loops & pins, & Pinewood Derby cars.

As you can see, we really rely on Popcorn Sales to pay for the majority of our Pack expenses. Our Pack gets about 28% of sales returned as profit. So, we need each family to give their best efforts in the Popcorn Sales each year.

You’ll learn more about Popcorn Sales at the September Pack Meeting.

Pack 3333 Home Page => http://packs.scouter.com/in/pack3333/

Cub Scout Pack 3333 Pack Meetings & Activities
NOTE: ALL dates & locations are tentative and are being used for planning purposes only !!!
Date	Location	Theme	Activity	Den In Charge	
					
08/23/2008
2-3:30 PM	Environmental Center	S’more Summer Fun	Registration, Hikes, Campfire	#1
Webelos 2	
09/18/2008
7-8:30 PM	St. E’s	New Buddies	kickoff Popcorn Sale	#1
Webelos 2	
Sat&Sun 9/20-10/19
10 AM–4 PM	Lowe’s,
St. E’s	Salesmanship	Show & Sell
Popcorn Sales	ALL	
09/27/2008	Zoo	Cub Day at the Zoo	Animal Adventures	ALL	
10/16/2008
7-8:30 PM	St. E’s	Adventures in Books	Halloween FUN	#2
Webelos 1	
10/25/2008
6–8 PM	Environmental Center	Spooky Halloween
FUN	Haunted Forest
Campfire	ALL	
11/20/2008
7-8:30 PM	St. E’s	Seeds of Kindness	Uniform Inspection	#4
Bears	
12/05/2008
6-10 PM	Meet Before
Pokagon	Downhill
FUN	Tobogganing	ALL	
12/13/2008
6-8 PM	Renaissance Village	Holiday Spirit
FUN	Christmas Caroling	ALL	
12/18/2008
6:30-8:30 PM	St. E’s	Holiday Lights	Movie Night	#7
Bears	
01/15/2009	TBD	Woodworking FUN	PWD Workshop	ALL	
01/29/2009
7-8:30 PM	St. E’s	A-Maze-ing Games	TBD	#8
Wolves	
02/07/2009
9 am-12 noon	St. E’s	Racing
FUN	Pinewood Derby	ALL	
02/26/2009
6–8 PM	St. E’s	American ABCs	Blue & Gold Banquet	#1
Webelos 2	
03/26/2009
7-8:30 PM	St. E’s	When I Grow Up	Feller’s Cake Bake
Uniform Inspection	#9
Tigers	
04/30/2009
7-8:30 PM	St. E’s	Jurassic Pack	Summertime Activity Sign-Ups	#10
Tigers	
04/25/2009	Science Central	Racing FUN	Cubs-n-Motion	ALL	
05/16-17/2009
9 AM-next day	Camp Lutherhaven	Camping/Hiking	Family Campout, Graduation	ALL	
06/05/2009
7 PM–next day	Wizard’s Stadium	BIG FUN	Wizard’s Overnight	ALL	
07/22-24/2009
8:30 AM–4:30 PM	SW Cons. Ctr	DAILY FUN	Day Camp	ALL	
08/5-8/2009	CCLT	Outdoor FUN	Residence Camp	ALL	

	Pack 3333 Adult Leader Roster	
	
Unit Leaders	
Committee Chair	Krzyzanowski, Jim	(H)	434-1340	2319 Cerreia Way	
	   pack3333økrzyzanowski.com	(W)	429-6446	Fort Wayne IN 46814	
		(C)	403-5957		
Cubmaster	Coffee, John	(H)	625-5914	13920 Raynham Rd	
	   jacoffee4øyahoo.com	(W)	373-2277 x24	Fort Wayne IN 46814	
		(C)	402-4556		
Asst Cubmaster	Verslype, Mike	(H)	436-1548	2106 Red Oak Run	
	   theverslypesøverizon.net	(W)	934-2101	Fort Wayne IN 46804	
Den Leaders	
Webelos Den 1 Leader	Conte, Stephen	(H)	625-4227	1805 Grey Birch Rd	
	   SSConteøcomcast.net	(W)	358-3461	Fort Wayne IN 46814	
		(C)	417-5334		
Webelos Den 2 Co-Ldr	Walker, Garry	(H)	625-6347	2029 Sycamore Hills	
	   gwalk99ømsn.com			Fort Wayne IN 46814	
Webelos Den 2 Co-Ldr	Walker, Susan	(H)	625-6347	2029 Sycamore Hills	
	   sshea22ømac.com	(W)	452-6153	Fort Wayne IN 46814	
Den 4 Leader	Verslype, Mike	(H)	436-1548	2106 Red Oak Run	
	   theverslypesøverizon.net	(W)	934-2101	Fort Wayne IN 46804	
Den 4 Co-Leader	Gilbert, Linda	(H)	432-4214	9215 Stagecoach Dr	
	   bendanøverizon.net	(W)	435-7364	Fort Wayne IN 46804	
		(C)	750-5389		
Den 4 Asst Leader	Berghoff, Jon	(H)	625-6144	2018 Grey Birch Rd	
	   jonberghofføcomcast.net	(W)	673-3149	Fort Wayne IN 46814	
Den 7 Leader	Bostater, Matt	(H)	436-4573	528 Currie Hill	
	   mattbostaterøgmail.com	(W)	222-4700 x1325	Fort Wayne IN 46804	
		(C)	317-1845		
Den 8 Leader	Krzyzanowski, Wendy	(H)	434-1340	2319 Cerreia Way	
	   WendyKøkrzyzanowski.com	(W)	471-3911	Fort Wayne IN 46814	
		(C)	414-6285		
Den 8 Asst Leader	Krzyzanowski, Jim	(H)	434-1340	2319 Cerreia Way	
	   pack3333økrzyzanowski.com	(W)	429-6446	Fort Wayne IN 46814	
		(C)	403-5957		
Other Leaders	
Advancement Chr	Krzyzanowski, Jim	(H)	434-1340	2319 Cerreia Way	
	   pack3333økrzyzanowski.com	(W)	429-6446	Fort Wayne IN 46814	
		(C)	403-5957		
Outdoors Chair	Coffee, John	(H)	625-5914	13920 Raynham Rd	
	   jacoffee4øyahoo.com	(W)	373-2277 x24	Fort Wayne IN 46814	
		(C)	402-4556		
Popcorn Sales Chr	Conte, Stephen	(H)	625-4227	1805 Grey Birch Rd	
	   SSConteøcomcast.net	(W)	358-3461	Fort Wayne IN 46814	
		(C)	417-5334		
Publicity Chair	Krzyzanowski, Jim	(H)	434-1340	2319 Cerreia Way	
	   pack3333økrzyzanowski.com	(W)	429-6446	Fort Wayne IN 46814	
		(C)	403-5957		
Treasurer	Berghoff, Jon	(H)	625-6144	2018 Grey Birch Rd	
	   jonberghofføcomcast.net	(W)	673-3149	Fort Wayne IN 46814	
	
	Vacant Pack Positions	
	Activities Chr		Committee Vice-Chr		Pack Trainer		Transportation Chr		
	Bulk B/L Recipient		FOS Chair		Scout Show Chr		Web Transition Chr		
	Camp/High Adv Chr		Fund Raising Chr		Scout Week Chr				
	Chaplain		Health/Safety Chr		Secretary				
	Comm Service Chr		Membership Chr		Training Chair				
	
	Vacant Den Positions	
	Webelos Den 1 Asst Ldr		Den 4 Chief		Tiger Den 9 Leader		
	Den 1 Chief		Den 7 Asst Leader		Tiger Den 9 Asst Ldr		
	Webelos Den 2 Asst Ldr		Den 7 Chief		Den 9 Chief		
	Den 2 Chief		Den 8 Chief				
 NOTE: TO BE FILLED OUT BY PARENT OR GUARDIAN.  PLEASE PRINT IN INK

Name:		Date of Birth:		Age:		
Parent or guardian name:		Telephone:		
Home address:		
City:		State:		Zip Code:		
	
Circle all items that apply, past or present, to your boy’s health history.  Explain any “yes” answers	
Allergies:	Food, medicines, insects, plants, other.  	 Yes		 No	
	Explain:		
	
Check all items that apply, past or present, to your boy’s health history.  	
General Information:	Yes   No			Yes   No	
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)				Heart trouble			
Asthma				Hemophilia			
Cancer/Leukemia				High blood pressure			
Convulsions/Seizures				Kidney disease			
Diabetes						
Please list any medications that need to be taken:		

Please list any physical or behavioral conditions that may affect or limit full participation in swimming, playing strenuous physical games, hiking long distances or backpacking:	

Please list equipment needed such as wheelchair, braces, glasses, contact lenses, etc.	

Immunizations:	Date of last inoculation:			Date of last inoculation:	
Tetanus toxoid			Mumps		
Diphtheria			Rubella		
Pertussis			Polio		
Measles					
Name of personal physician:		Telephone:		
Personal health/accident insurance carrier:		Policy No.		

Parent Authorization:  This health history is correct so far as I know, and the person herein described has permission to engage in all prescribed activities, except as noted by me.  In the event of illness or accident in the course of such activity, I request that measures be instituted without delay as the judgment of medical personnel dictates.	
Signature:		Date:		
			(Parent or guardian)
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PARENT AND FAMILY TALENT SURVEY SHEET

Welcome to the Cub Scout family of Pack 3333!  Our Pack is a cooperative one, and every parent or adult partner is expected to contribute to a Pack activity or committee each year.  Please help us discover your areas of interest by answering the following as completely as possible.  (Please indicate for both parents, where applicable)

1.	My hobbies are: _________________________________________________________________________
2.	I can play and teach these sports: ___________________________________________________________
3.	My job, business, or profession would be of interest to Cub Scouts: _________________________________
4.	I am willing to help my boy and the pack as:   o pack committee member,   o den leader or assistant,   
       	o den leader coach,   o assistant Cubmaster,   o Webelos den leader or assistant,   o Cubmaster.
5.	My Scouting experience:	o Cub Scout	o Boy Scout
o Explorer	Rank attained: ___________________________________
6.	I can help in these areas:
General Activities:					        Special Program Assistance:

o Carpentry			o Typing
o Swimming			o Drawing / art
o Games			o Radio / electricity
o Nature			o Dramatics / skits
o Sports			o Cooking/banquets
o Outdoor activities		o Sewing
o Crafts			o Transportation
o Music / songs		o Other ________
o Bookkeeping	        	 ________________

o I have a station wagon or o truck.
o I have a workshop.
o I have family camping gear.
o I can make contacts for special trips & activities.
o I have access to a cottage or camping property or 
       a boat.
o I can help Webelos Scouts with Scouting skills.
o I can, or know others who can, help with our Cub
       Scouts sports program.
o I can give other help:  _____________________
Pack Outings:

o Haunted Forest	o Service Project	o Tobogganing	o Christmas Caroling
o Bowling	o Family Campout	o Wizard’s Overnight	o Hiking

Webelos Activity Badges:

o Aquanaut	o Craftsman	o Geologist	o Scholar
o Artist	o Engineer	o Handyman	o Scientist
o Athlete	o Family Member	o Naturalist	o Showman
o Citizen	o Fitness	o Outdoorsman	o Sportsman
o Communicator	o Forester	o Readyman	o Traveler

Scouting, like everything else worthwhile, costs money.  Most local councils receive a portion of their operating budget from the United Way & Friends of Scouting. They must raise the balance from other sources. 

I understand that by joining Pack 3333, I am expected to work with my son, at home and in the den, toward his rank and other achievements.  In addition, I am prepared to contribute to one Pack activity or take a leadership position within the Pack or join the Pack committee.

Scout's Name ____________________________________________	Home Phone:	____________________
Adult's Name_____________________________________________	Business Phone:____________________
Street Address: ___________________________________________	FAX Number:	 ____________________
eMail address: ____________________________________________     Cell Phone:    _______________________
City: ______________________________  State: ________________	 Zip: ______________________________

Signature: _______________________________________________	Date: _____________________________
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Scout Personal Data Collection Form
(“new” Cubs complete fields marked with ‘*’ in addition to turning in “official” registration forms)

Cub*:___________________________________Nickname:_______________BSA ID#:_______________
	
Address:	______________________________	Mailing:	______________________________	
	______________________________	(if	______________________________	
	______________________________	different)	______________________________	
	
Phone(s) Home:	(___) __________	DOB:	__/__/__	
_____________:	(___) __________	Grade:	_____	
_____________:	(___) __________	School:	______________________________	
Cub’s Email:	______________________________	
	
Joined Unit:	__/__/__	Became Tiger:	__/__/__	Became Cub:	__/__/__	Boys Life:	Y / N	
Eligible Webelos:	__/__/__	Became Webelos:	__/__/__						($12.00)
	
Emergency Contact*:	_________________	Phone:	(___) __________	Class 1 Phys:	__/__/__	
Doctor:	_________________	Phone:	(___) __________	Class 2 Phys:	__/__/__	
Insurance:	_________________	Policy:	____________	Class 3 Phys:	__/__/__	
Allergies:	____________________________________________________________	
Other:	____________________________________________________________	

Father:______________________________	Mother:______________________________	
Guardian:	Y / N	Guardian:	Y / N	
	
Phone(s) Work:	_______________	Phone(s) Work:	_______________	
____________:	_______________	____________:	_______________	
____________:	_______________	____________:	_______________	
Email:	_________________________	Email:	______________________________

Drivers Lic*:	_______________	ST:	___	Drivers Lic*:	_______________	ST:	___	
Employer:______________________________	Employer:______________________________	
Occupation:______________________________	Occupation:______________________________	

	Insurance (in thousands)	
Vehicle(s)*   (Year/Make/Model)	# Belts	Lic Plate	Per Person	Per Accident	Property	
	____________________	____	__________	__________	__________	__________	
	____________________	____	__________	__________	__________	__________	
	
Remarks:	____________________________________________________________
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Cub Scout Pack 3333 Registration Fees

Council Annual Registration Fee ($10)	$10.00
Insurance ($1)	1.00
Prepaid Pack Dues ($25)	25.00
SUBTOTAL	$36.00

New Cub (Y/N)?	
(if Yes, add $6 in Jun, $5 in Jul, $4 in Aug, $3 in Sep, $2 in Oct, $1 in Nov, $0 in Dec)	$_____
Boy’s Life Magazine (recommended, but optional - $12.00)	$_____

TOTAL	$_____

Make checks payable to “Pack 3333”

______________________________OFFICE USE______________________________

Paid Amount: $_____
Cash or Check #_____
(circle one)

- Make sure “official” registration forms are signed
- Make sure “official” registration forms match Boy’s Life election
- Make sure checks are signed
- Make sure $12 is added for Boy’s Life if selected
- Make sure ALL forms are completed