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Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
Welcome to Pack 783!
Annual Family Orientation
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
Common questions What do we do in scouting?
– Camping– Pinewood Derby– Scouting for food– Popcorn sales– Games and crafts
Fun with a purpose
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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)
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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.
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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.)
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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…
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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.
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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)
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
Pack Communication
ScoutTrack
Web site -
Council Web Site
Monthly Newsletters
www.pack783.com
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
Additional Resources
Pack Handbook
Pack Library
Leaders
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
Welcome Akelas and Scouts!
We’re glad your family is part of Scouting and our Pack!
© 2010 Pack 783
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
Safety Please Read your guide dto safe
scouting We train our leaders We practice two-deep ledership
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
LeadershipNow that we have covered the basics of Cub Scouting
Let’s talk about what YOU can do for the pack!
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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!!!!
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
We need Den Leaders!!3 Tigers2 Wolf2 Bear1 Web 12 Web 2
10 Den leaders needed
But wait there is more!!!!
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
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
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
Upcoming events, calendar
Calendar is maintained in scouttrack
Cub Scout Pack 783 • Viera, FL
Upcoming events, calendar
Calendar is maintained in scouttrack
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