2 Nine Elements of Planning 1. Objective 2. Fun 3. Variety 4.
Action 5. Boy Appeal 6. Family Appeal 7. Achievement 8. Resources
9. Flexibility
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3 Planning in the Pack Annual program planning conference The
monthly pack leaders meeting Pack meeting built around monthly Core
Values. Core Values tie each pack meeting together Utilize Cub
Scout Leader Book Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide Scouting
magazine Boys Life
5 Yearly Planning Cycle1 Spring update meeting Spring
recruitment Summertime activities CampingScouting-approved programs
Picnics and other outings Summertime Pack Award Begin planning pack
budget Cub Scouting is a year-round program!
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6 Yearly Planning Cycle2 Fall recruiting New den formation
Leader training Charter renewal Blue and gold banquetFebruary
Include council and district activities Fund through unit budget
plan
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7 Activities Pack meetings Camping Outings Derbies and regattas
Council and district activities Cub Scouting is a year-round
program!
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8 Cub Scout Camping Cub Scout day camp Cub Scout/Webelos Scout
resident camp Webelos den overnight camping Webelos-ree
Council-organized family camping Pack overnighters Be sure to
include pack camping in your annual program plans.
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9 Monthly Pack Planning Meeting Led by the pack chair.
Supported by the pack committee and Cubmaster. Den leaders and
interested parents attend and participate. Follows a regular order:
Part 1: Evaluating the previous month Part 2: Finalizing the
current month Part 3: Planning ahead Part 4: Unit Leadership
Enhancements Part 5: Social time and fellowship
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10 Cub Scout Pack Meetings Before the Meeting Gathering Opening
Program Recognition Closing After the Meeting The Den & Pack
Meeting Resource Guide contains a model pack meeting plan for each
month!
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11 Before the Meeting Room arrangements Materials and equipment
Meeting agenda review Recognition review Put on a smile. Get ready
to have FUN!
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12 Gathering Greeters Den exhibits Pre-opening activity
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13 Opening Opening ceremony/prayer Flag ceremony Pledge of
Allegiance Song (fun and active) Welcome and introductions (short
and sweet)
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14 Program Tiger Cub and Cub Scout den skits and stunts Webelos
den demonstrations Games Include as many boys as possible! Involve
parents and others, too. Organization is necessary. Be
prepared.
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15 Recognition Boys Advancement Special awards Leaders Special
thanks Leader award presentation Attendance awards
Organization
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16 Closing Announcements Keep them short Important items only
Handouts for the other items Closing ceremony Cubmasters Minute
Flag ceremony, etc.
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17 After the Meeting Serve refreshments. Clean up. Start
getting ready for the next meeting.
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18 The Ideal Pack Meeting Well-planned Everyone participates.
Exhibits Proper uniforms Pack meeting program is followed. Start
and stop on time. Keep moving. Advancement KISMIF
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19 The Scouting Month Two or more den meetings with leaders
and/or adult partners One outing, activity, or camping experience
(or Go See It for Tiger Cubs) Participation in the pack
meeting
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20 Cub Scout Program FPO
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21 Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide Most important
resource for den leaders One-stop shop for planning den meetings
Introduction to Cub Scouting and den leader responsibilities Den
meeting plans for all ranks Pack meeting plans References and
resources
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22 Using the Den Plans Two types of den meeting plans are
provided. A school years worth of plans: Focused on path to
advancement. Should be followed in order. Assumes a September start
and May transition with continued summer activities. Assumes two
den meetings are held per month. Additional for dens needing more
meetings: Used in any order. Focused on electives.
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23 Den Meetings Before the Meeting Gathering Opening Business
Items Activities Closing After the Meeting
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24 Before the Meeting Review and make final preparations.
Consult the Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide. Review materials
and preparation needed early and often.
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25 Gathering Have something for them to do: Game Puzzle Magic
Outdoor activity Supervision is important!
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26 Opening Opening ceremony of some type: Flag ceremony
(always) Cub Scout motto Song Den yell Prayer
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27 Business Items Character Connection for monthly Core Values
Pack meeting preparation Prepare for special den activities Verify
home assignment completion
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28 Activities Advancement and electives Defined in the Den
& Pack Meeting Resource Guide.
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29 Closing Awards and recognition Reminders (upcoming events
and home assignments) Den leaders minute Brief closing ceremony
Cleanup
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30 After the Meeting Review this meeting. Plan/review the next
meeting. Clean up. Relax.
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31 Great Den Meetings... Are planned well in advance Operate
with shared leadership Use the boys handbooks and Den & Pack
Meeting Resource Guide as the primary guides Follow the den meeting
plans from the Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide Anticipate any
behavior problems Are FUN!