cub scout pack 783 viera, fl welcome to pack 783! annual family orientation

Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL

Welcome to Pack 783!

Annual Family Orientation


Common questions What do we do in scouting? What is the time commitment? Who can participate? What does it cost? Do I have to come to the meetings or can I just

drop off my kid? Is it a religious organization?

– If so, what if I have a different faith?

Is this the same as last year? NO


Religious Organization?

Yes, but completely non-denomination We are open to all faiths There will be invocations at the beginning of

pack meetings and occasional references to the principle that a scout is reverent

We will absolutely NOT tolerate anyone pushing any particular religion or demeaning any faith

Your Faith and your scouts is a personal matter We want everyone to feel welcome and

comfortable


Common questions What do we do in scouting?

– Camping– Pinewood Derby– Scouting for food– Popcorn sales– Games and crafts

Fun with a purpose


The 10 purposes of Cub Scouting

Character Development Spiritual Growth Good Citizenship Sportsmanship and Fitness Family Understanding Respectful Relationships Personal Achievement Friendly Service Fun and Adventure Preparation for Boy Scouts


What is a Pack? The Pack includes boys from grades 1-5

A Pack is made of several Dens

Dens are grouped by age level

Dens are the primary unit where boys spend the most time

All leaders in the Pack are volunteers


Where do we fit in?Our place in the larger picture:

Our Pack is chartered to Faith Viera Lutheran Church

We partner with Troop 720

All Scouts in Brevard from Titusville to the Pineda Causeway make the Challenger District

Challenger District is part of the Central FL Council

The Council is part of BSA

BSA is part of the World Scouting movement


When/where are meetings?

Dens meet 2-4 times per month Den meetings vary by time & location – your den leader chooses

The Pack meets once a month We meet at 6:30 PM on the last Monday at Faith Viera Lutheran, with a few exceptions


What do we do at den meetings?

Den meetings are where the program happens

Crafts, projects

Trips/outings

Games, songs, skits

Learning, achievements, advancements

Outdoor skills, nature study

Community service


What do we do at Pack meetings?

Pack meetings are where the boys get to show off what they did in den meetings that month

Display their crafts, projects, etc

Play games, lead songs, perform skits

Get recognition in front of their peers, receive advancement items

Hear about upcoming outings, events, etc


Monthly ThemesBoth den and Pack meetings use a changing monthly theme to bind the activities together

Some examples are: “Cub Scout Express” (trains)

“Indian Nations” (native American study)

“Our Feathered Friends” (birds, wildlife)

“Play Ball!” (team and individual sports)


AdvancementCub Scouts work on achievements towards earning their badge of rank

The handbooks contain all the info necessary for completing the achievements

Much work is done in the home with the boy’s adult partner (“Akela”)

As progress is made, recognition items are awarded Tiger totem/beads

Wolf/Bear “Progress towards ranks” totem/beads

Webelos activity badges/colors

Electives – Arrow points, Tiger washers


AdvancementCub Scouts also earn recognition for participation in sports, academic and other pursuits:

Belt loops and pins are awarded for learning about and developing skills in over 60 sports and academic subjects

Additional patches, pins, and awards recognize achievement in Outdoor Skills, wildlife conservation, emergency preparedness, international activity, and much more.


Advancement

Cub Scouts are recognized in front of their peers

Major awards (badges of rank and some other achievements) are announced individually at Pack Meetings

Belt loops and pins are usually awarded at den meetings in smaller ceremonies


Advancement – the BobcatAll Cub Scouts earn the Bobcat before moving on to other achievements

The Bobcat is the first rank in Scouting.

All new Scouts must earn Bobcat first, regardless of their age/grade at the time they joined the Pack.

There are 8 requirements for earning the Bobcat

Earning the Bobcat is easy and teaches the boys the ‘basics’ of Cub Scouting (salute, promise, sign, etc.)


Uniform RequirementsWe have 2 uniforms – the “Field Uniform” (sometimes called “Class A”) and the “Activity Uniform” (the Pack T-shirt).

Field Uniforms are required for Pack Meetings, community service and other activities as indicated by your leaders

Activity Uniforms are usually used for Den meetings and other less formal (or more messy!) activities


Uniform Requirements We do not require ‘official’ pants/shorts (though the color must be correct). Hats are strongly recommended for outdoor activities. Official socks are also optional.

All Field Uniform items may be purchased at the Brevard Scout Shop

Activity Uniforms are provided with paid Pack dues. One Activity Uniform per year is provided at no additional cost to the Scout. (Additional shirts may be purchased for adults/siblings/spares).

Our Pack’s full Uniform Guide can be found in your folders and on our web site at www.pack783.com

http://www.pack783.com/


Financial InformationPack Dues

Separate from registration fees paid to BSA

Provide funding for the local unit (Pack and den)

Funds for den leader supplies

Provides money for advancement items and events such as Blue & Gold, Pinewood Derby, etc.

Pack Budget available on request

Scholarships are available for families in needUniform bank is also available


Financial Information Pack dues are $150 for a full year of scouting!

This includes:$20 for Den Supplies

Pack T-shirt

Next year’s Book, Neckerchief and slide

All advancements earned

Pinewood Derby car and Raingutter Regatta boat

Boys Life, Back-2-pack waterslides….etc…


Financial InformationWe strongly encourage you to pay this through fundraising

The current per-scout fundraising commitment is only $450 per year

There are only 2 fundraising events per yearPopcorn in the fall and Discount cards in the spring

Fundraising provides money for advancements, awards, supplies, equipment, outings, etc


Financial Information

Pack Dues and National Registration Pack Dues include the re-registration of your son with BSA and subscription to Boys’ Life magazine

If you registered at School Night you paid national registration through this year. Your dues are therefore reduced for this upcoming year only.


Volunteer RequirementsCub Scouting is a family activity

Siblings are always welcome, Akelas are required

Every person in the pack is a volunteer

Everyone will contribute in some way

Without volunteer leaders the Pack will fail

Complete the talent surveys ASAP

Be prepared to help and participate in activities


Volunteer Requirements

EVERYONE has an assignment!!!!– Leaders

» Den Leaders, Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster, advancements, etc…

– Everyone else is on Planning committees!» Each rank has 2 events that they are

responsible for» Events are age appropriate


Event CommitteesTigers

Tiger Growl, Holiday Party

WolvesScouting for Food, Spring Campout

BearsFall Campout, Daytona Campout

Weblos 1Pinewood Derby, Scout Show

Weblos 2 Blue and Gold, Weblos Woods


Volunteer RequirementsFull training is provided to all leaders

We have our own Pack Trainer

BSA provides training frequently

On-line training is available for certain courses

Materials and experienced leadership are available to help new leaders

“Cub Scouts 2010”, leader guides, den meeting outlines

Monthly Roundtable meetings for leaders


2013-2014 Program Highlights

Coming very soon: Pack Meeting: Tomorrow

Raingutter Regatta: Tomorrow

Scout night at Funtown: September 7th

Fall District camping: “Cubs of the Roundtable” 10/25-27

“Tiger Growl” campout 11/22-24


2013-2014 Program Highlights

Fall District Campout (Oct.)Scouting for Food (Nov.)Holiday Party (Dec.)Webelos Woods (Jan.)Pinewood Derby (Jan.)Blue & Gold Banquet / Webelos Crossover (Feb.)Spring Pack Campout (Mar/Apr.)Family Fest (May)Pack Graduation (May)Cub day camp (June)Summertime activities (June, July, August)


Pack Communication

ScoutTrack

E-Mail

Web site -

Council Web Site

Monthly Newsletters

www.pack783.com


Additional Resources

Pack Handbook

Pack Library

Leaders


Welcome Akelas and Scouts!

We’re glad your family is part of Scouting and our Pack!

© 2010 Pack 783


Fees Summary IF you have previously filled out a new Scout

application AND written a check to the Boy Scouts of America THEN:– Check for $150 made out to “Cub Scout Pack 783” or

a signed commitment form

IF you have not previously filled out a new Scout application OR paid for anything THEN:– Check for $9 made out to “Boy Scouts of America”– Check for $150 made out to “Cub Scout Pack 783” or

a signed commitment form


Safety Please Read your guide dto safe

scouting We train our leaders We practice two-deep ledership


I, (say 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.

THE CUB SCOUT PROMISE


LeadershipNow that we have covered the basics of Cub Scouting

Let’s talk about what YOU can do for the pack!


Our Pack (Rule of 2’s)2 Tiger Dens2 Wolf Dens2 Bear Dens2 Weblos 12 Weblos 2

2 Dens per rank!2 Leaders for each Den!!!!

Wow that is a lot of leaders needed!!!!


Our Pack (Tigers)2 Tiger Dens

Den 4Den Leader – Brenda GerhardAssistant Den Leader -- ________________

Den 8Den Leader -- ______________________Assistant Den Leader -- ________________

Den 4 memberDempster, Gerhard, Gustke, Henderson, Nikon, Villar

Den 9 membersAll other first graders

Dens are expected to share information Email Brenda with questions


Our Pack (Wolves)2 Wolf Dens

Den 2Den Leader – ________________Assistant Den Leader -- ________________

Den 6Den Leader -- __Tracy and James Luck_____Assistant Den Leader -- __Paul Yelvington___

Den 2 memberAllen, Byrd, Charles, Eccleston, Foret, Kraus, Reed

Den 6 membersDuhaime, Grissom, Hewitson, Luck, Reyes, Yelvington

We may need a third Den if there are lots of recruits


Our Pack (Bears)2 Bear Dens

Den 1Den Leader – ___Joanne Stewart________Assistant Den Leader -- ___Wendy Hancock__

Den 10Den Leader -- _____________Assistant Den Leader -- _____________

Den 1 membersDaffron, Gentile, Hancock, Kapatoes, Knear, Lindstrom, Mcnabb, Parks, Sterling, Stewart, Thompson

Den 10 membersAll New Third Graders!!!

Joanne is excited to mentor the Den 10 Leaders


Our Pack (Web 1)2 Weblos 1 Dens

Den 5Den Leader – ___Dave Bookman________Assistant Den Leader -- ___________

Den 9Den Leader -- ___Cheryl Water______Assistant Den Leader -- ___Mike Gerhard___

Den 5 membersBookman, Hanney, Hoffmans, Layman, Thomas

Den 9 membersCobb, Durante, Gerhard, Helms, Keyes, Moreno, Raco, Shear

May need a third den depending on the number of recruits


Our Pack (Web 2)2 Weblos 2 Dens

Den 3Den Leader – ___Kevin Gustke________Assistant Den Leader -- ___________

Den 7Den Leader -- ___Stephen Kraus______Assistant Den Leader -- ___________

Den 3 membersDuhaime, Gustke, Krassel, Pappademetriou, Passabile

Den 7 membersDempster, Hansen, Kraus, Montemurno, Thompson, Toledo

We will try to split the recruits evenly


We need Den Leaders!!3 Tigers2 Wolf2 Bear1 Web 12 Web 2

10 Den leaders needed

But wait there is more!!!!


We need other Leaders!!Assistant Cubmaster (John moves on in February)Cubmaster Trainee (I will be moving on next February)Newsletter Editor (Valerie will be moving on in February)Pack Trainer is currently openPack Secretary is currently openVolunteer Coordinator is currently openCommunications Officer is currently openGrubmaster is currently open Quartermaster is currently openAll of the event chair positions


Fill out your talent surveys!This is a starting pointPlease follow up with a leader (myself, den leader, etc…)Everyone will have a positionThere are positions available for every skill set and schedule


Upcoming events, calendar

Calendar is maintained in scouttrack

cub scout pack 783 viera, fl welcome to pack 783! annual family orientation

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