Parent Information Guide

Welcome to Cub Scout Pack 30

Your son is registered in the world's largest youth organization - Cub Scouting as a Division of Boy Scouts of America. Here are some facts you will want to know:

Our Pack is part of the Munsee District. The Council is divided into districts and there are many district and council officers who work with the Pack. These people are "behind the Scenes" as far as your son is concerned, but without their work and effort, our Pack probably would not exist. The Patriot's Path Council is chartered by the National Council. Local Councils are coordinated by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. All badges, books, uniforms and training materials, etc., are prepared by the National Council. Staff members of the National Council make regular visits to our Council and help our local leaders.

Meetings

• Pack Meetings will normally be held the third Wednesday of each month at St John the Apostle School Gymnasium at 6:45 P.M. They will be generally held in the Gym and will last about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• Den meetings will be scheduled by each Den Leader. Check with your Den Leader for weekly scheduling of time and place.
• Special trips will be allowed following parental consent on a general permission slip.
• Committee meetings will normally be held monthly at 7PM on the first (1st) Thursday of the month in the School. The time and place of the meetings may be altered to the convenience of the Committee.
• District Round Table Parent/Leader Meetings will normally be held at 7PM on the third (3rd) Thursday of the month at the Domaini Restaurant in Roselle Park.

Attendance

• Scout functions will be scheduled to begin and end at specific times. Scouts and their parents are expected to be present when an activity begins and leave promptly upon completion.
• Scouts should wear uniforms at all times unless otherwise specified. For certain outdoor activities, a Pack/Scout T-shirt and Cub scout hat will be deemed acceptable.

Fees

• The Pack operates on a budget plan. The fees go towards awards, ribbons, supplies and registration fees to Boy Scouts of America. All fees must be paid within 30 days of annual registration. This year (2007), fees are due in ________.
• No boy will be penalized for financial hardship. In a case such as this, a fees earning plan can be established by the Pack Committee.
• The amount of fees will be decided by the Pack Committee at the Annual Planning Meeting.
• In addition to Pack/Registration Fees, each Den may also require fees for supplies and activities. These fees will be paid to the Den Leader. Records will be furnished to and audited by the Pack Treasurer
• All registered adults will pay their annual registration fees to Boy Scouts of America.

Advancement

• Advancement ceremonies will be held at monthly Pack Meetings.
• Requests for awards will be submitted to the Award Person no later than the Thursday prior to the Pack Meeting.
• Advancement Awards will not be presented to a Scout, unless one parent or designated adult is also in attendance.
• Parents are expected to work with their Scouts on advancements in conjunctions with Den Leaders.

Dens

Leadership

Committees

Certain events during the year require efforts above and beyond the normal effort put forth by the adult leaders of your Pack. In order to make sure these activities are a success for the Cub Scouts, committees will be formed to spread the work involved. Each family will be expected to help on one of these committees during the year. Our Pack can not function successfully without this parent participation.

 

Closing Statement

Cub Scouting is a year-round, home-centered program involving boys and their parents, adult leaders and friends. The Pack can only function successfully with parent participation. Parents are expected to contribute time, energy and talent as needs arise within the Pack. (Cub Scouting Training Programs are available to benefit adult members.)

Parent/Pack Agreement

Boys can expect: