Welcome'

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Welcome.
Welcome to Cub Scouting
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Purpose of Tonights Meeting

• To explain the Cub Scouting program.
• To complete registrations forms and collect
  Scouting fees.
• To explain opportunities for parents to
  participate with your son in the Cub Scouting
  program.

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Scoutings Mission

• It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America
  to serve others by helping to instill values in
  in young people and in other ways prepare them to
  make ethical choices over their lifetime in
  achieving their full potential. The values we
  strive to instill are based on those found in the
  Cub Scout Promise, Tiger Cub Promise, Cub Scout
  Motto and the Law of the Pack.

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Parents Agreement

• I have read the Promise and I want my son to join
  the pack. I will assist him in observing the
  policies of the BSA and chartered organization.
  I will
• While he is a Tiger Cub, serve as his adult
  partner and participate in all meetings and
  activities.
• While he is a Cub Scout, help him and approve his
  Cub Scout advancement.
• Attend monthly pack meetings and take part in
  other activities assist pack leaders as needed.

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Cub Scout Promise

• I. (state your 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.

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The 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.

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Purpose of Cub Scouting

• Year-round family program designed for boys who
  are in 1st through 5th grade. Purposes are
• 1. Character Development 6. Respectful
  Relationships
• 2. Spiritual Growth 7. Personal Achievement
• 3. Good Citizenship 8. Friendly Service
• 4. Sportsmanship 9. Fun and Adventure
• 5. Family Understanding 10. Preparation for Boy
  Scouts

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Cub Scout Membership

• Family-centered program.
• Boys and parents join a Pack. Meets monthly.
• Assigned to a den (same grade boys). Meets
  weekly.
• Parents committee runs Pack.

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Cub Scout Membership
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Program Leadership

• Program leadership is totally volunteer.
• Over 15,000 volunteers in Orange County Council,
  BSA.
• Active parental support is needed.
• Many hands make light work.
• Opportunity to get involved with your son.

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Who Pays For It?

• Cub Scouting program is supported by families.
• 15.00 for annual BSA membership and insurance.
• 12.00 for optional Boys Life Magazine.
• Additional den and pack dues for activities and
  awards.
• Additional support of council through Friends of
  Scouting at first of year.

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Advancement Plan

• Recognition is important to boys.
• Advancement plan provides fun for boys.
• Gives sense of personal achievement.
• Strengthens family understanding.
• Opportunity for parents to be involved.
• Each grade level has its own book.

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Pack Activities Calendar

• Upcoming pack events for this year.
• Pinewood Derby
• Scout-O-Rama
• Day Camp

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Part of the Orange County Council, BSA

• Our pack is part of the Orange County Council,
  BSA.
• Serves over 40,000 young people with a variety of
  Scouting programs across the county.
• Camps and facilities include Schoepe Scout
  Reservation at Lost Valley, Newport Sea Base, Oso
  Lake, The Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center.
• Scout Office 1211 E. Dyer Road, Santa Ana.
• [phone] or www.ocbsa.org

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Den Organization

• Separate by age group (Tigers, Wolf, Bear,
  Webelos).
• Become familiar with den meeting times,
  locations, etc.
• Discuss parental involvement in den operation.
• Complete applications (both youth and adult).
• Collect fees.

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Den Organization

• Please open your sons Cub Scout application and
  begin completing it.
• Cub Scout fees to collect tonight include
• Application Fee
• Insurance Fee
• Boys Life Magazine (optional)

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Den Organization

• Please open your adult volunteer application and
  begin completing it.

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Help and Support

• Fast Start Training
• Basic Leader Training
• Training webpage at www.ocbsa.org
• District Roundtable
• Program Helps
• New Den Leader kit
• Council Calendar

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Den Organization

• Separate by age group (Tigers, Wolf, Bear,
  Webelos).
• Become familiar with den meeting times,
  locations, etc.
• Discuss parental involvement in den operation.
• Complete applications (both youth and adult).
• Collect fees.

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THANK YOU

• For joining the Cub Scouting program.
• For agreeing to work with your son in his den and
  with his advancement program.
• For supporting the pack and their activities.
• For turning in your application forms and fees.