New Leader Training for Cub Scout Pack 400

pack400 leadership

1. Parent Introduction

2. Agenda What is Scouting Organization Safety Youth Protection Training Medical Forms Pack 400 Contacts Calendar Scoutbook “Finances” Resources www.scouting.org - national BSA site www.bacbsa.org - Register for district and council events www.scoutbook.com - Pack 400 management www.scoutstuff.org - buy boy scout paraphenalia http://www.boyscouttrail.com/ -lots of cool resources for den meeting, activities, requirements

3. What is Scouting? Cub Scouts Belong to Packs and Dens Cub Scouts Do Things and Go Places Cub Scouts Earn Awards Aims of Scouting – from the 1916 Charter by the U.S. Congress to build desirable qualities of character to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship to develop personal fitness

4. Why? Influence the development of character and encourage spiritual growth. Develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship. Encourage good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and body. Improve understanding within the family. Strengthen the ability to get along with other boys and respect other people. Foster a sense of personal achievement by developing new interests and skills. Show how to be helpful and do one’s best. Provide fun and exciting new things to do. Prepare a boy to be a Boy Scout.

5. Safety Youth Protection 2-deep leadership No one-on-one contact permitted Scope Physical Safety: NO Corporal punishment, real or threatened Hazing, Bullying, secret societies Indecency (both scout-scout and adult-scout) Training Online Training Required by BSA for all adults Face-to-Face training Required by the state of Texas Valid for 2 years Medical Forms Parts A&B required Please attach copy of shot records

6. Scouting Organization

7. Scouting Organization

8. Pack 400 COR John Bergmann Committee Chair Paula Klewer Cub Master: Jimmy Smith Asst. Cub Master Kyle Swaggard Treasurer Chad Gormly Advancement Juliessa Cesares Committee Member Ron Richards Other guy Brian Oliver

9. Calendar Rally Aug/Sept Family Camp (currently on Jimmy’s land west of town) October Pumpkin Patch service October Native American Weekend (NAW) November Rain-gutter regatta or space derby December Christmas activities December Pinewood Derby January “Things that go” February Blue and Gold Banquet February Spring Pack Camp March/April Graduation April/May Cub-O- Ree April/May one activity per summer month (no regular meetings) June,July,August

10. Scoutbook Pack Calendar Sends Emails and Texts Scout Advancement

11. “Finances” Scout expenses Uniform $60-100 A nnual BSA dues $12 Den Dues $1 / week covers the supplies the den leaders usually purchase Food at most campouts Typically 2 fundraisers per year Popcorn in the fall BBQ sandwiches in the spring the last couple years Fundraisers pay for Awards Scouts’ camping fees Summertime activities Boys’ Life Etc. Blue and Gold is a “big” expense but we make it a break-even event

12. Resources www.scouting.org - national BSA site www.bacbsa.org - Register for council events http://www.samhoustonbsa.org / - Sam Houston Area Council Website www.scoutbook.com - Pack 400 management www.scoutstuff.org - buy boy scout paraphernalia http://www.boyscouttrail.com/ -lots of cool resources for den meeting, activities, requirements www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34416.pdf -Guide to Safe Scouting http:// www.scouting.org/filestore/program_update/pdf/Appended%20Requirements.pdf -Cub Scout Rank Requirements http:// www.scouting.org/stem.aspx - NOVA Award homepage

13. Nova / Supernova Awards