Welcome to Pack 150!
WHAT
IS SCOUTING?
Scouting
is a program of fun with a purpose that teaches boys how to work with
others, make new friends, do their best, and appreciate the outdoors.
Since 1910, Scouting has offered high quality youth development
experiences to our nation’s young people. Besides building your
son's confidence and responsibility while having a great time,
Scouting gives you the opportunity to watch him grow and mature into
an active member of the community.
WHAT
DO SCOUTS LEARN?
Members
learn a great deal including teamwork, responsibility, a service
ethic, decision-making, and leadership. For example, an independent
survey of Scouting member's parents in Minnesota by the Wilder
Research Center showed that without exception, all parents identified
at least one ability or attitude that had improved since joining
Scouting. The most commonly reported areas of personal growth were:
ability to work as a team member (83%); willingness to carry out
responsibilities (68%); willingness to help others (67%); ability to
make good decisions (65%). These results reveal that aside from the
fun and excitement of Scout activities, Scouting helps boys learn
skills and ideals they can apply to everyday life.
HOW
ARE THE SCOUTS ORGANIZED?
It
is a year-round family program designed for boys who are in the first
grade through fifth grade (or 6-10 years of age). Each Scout is a
part of a den of about 6-8 boys, which usually meet three times a
month for about 1-1/2 hours. Each month, all the dens within a
neighboring community come together as a pack. At these monthly pack
meetings the whole family is invited and boys are recognized for
their individual and group achievements as well as take part in
games, songs, activities and skits. Leaders are volunteers and almost
all parents are involved in some way to make the program work.
WHAT
CAN I EXPECT TO GET OUT OF HAVING A SCOUT IN THE FAMILY?
As
much as or more than what you put in. Scouting helps strengthen your
relationship with your son and gives you a chance to spend real
quality time having fun and learning together.
HOW
DO I GET MY SON INVOLVED IN SCOUTING?
Simply
fill out the Cub Scout application, provided in this packet and turn
it in, along with the registration fee tonight. Tiger Cubs must have an adult partner to participate in Scouting.
Complete the bottom portion of the Cub application and submit, along
with the registration fee. The best way to experience Scouting with
your son is to be actively involved. There are positions available
for Den Leaders and Committee Members. Training is provided and
resources are readily available. Just ask any Leader for more
information.
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COST
SUMMARY
-
Den Dues for 2007 (due to Den Leader
by 9/30): $12 ($4 per
month)
- Den Dues for 2008 (due to Den Leader by 2/1): $20 ($4
per month)
The
Scouting Program runs January through December. When joining in the
Fall (as you are tonight), you pay a prorated charge of $10.00 for
the last three months of 2007 plus $25 for 2008, to cover
registration, insurance coverage at Scouting events, and a
subscription to the award winning Boy’s Life magazine. Other
expenses include uniforms, books, camp and some activity fees.
Our pack participates in fundraisers to cover many of the operating
costs of activities and camps. Our main fundraiser of the year is
Trails End Popcorn, and the sale begins September 13th.
If our pack sells enough popcorn to cover the pack-sponsored
events for the year, this will be our only fundraiser.
Not only does popcorn fund the pack’s activities, a portion of
the proceeds go directly back to the boys. This money is placed in a
“popcorn account” and can be used to reimburse
Scouting-related expenses (Council & District activities,
re-charter, uniforms, books, camping equipment, etc). Any boy who
sells $300 in popcorn receives free Cub Day Camp registration; $375
receives free cub or boy scout registration plus Day Camp, Webelo’s
II can earn $150 for Boy Scout Camp for $700 in sales. As
the leaders of Pack 150, we welcome you and look forward to
a productive, educational year packed with FUN!