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Agenda6:30-7:00 – Meet & Greet

7:00 – Present Colors-Introductions-Cooperation

-Wayne Scouts Jungle-Split up

(Boys Activity, Parents meet with Rich & Tracy)-Meet back Up

-Retire the Colors

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Scout OathOn my honor I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times;To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

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Purpose of tonight’s meeting • Give You Information about Scouting• Provide opportunity for you and your son to join Scouting

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Introductions• Cubmaster – Rich• Webelos Den Leader – Adam• Bears Den Leader – David• Committee Chair – Tami• Popcorn Kernel – Jill• Treasurer - Amanda

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Why Cub Scouting?40 Years Ago the top 3 influences in a young boy’s

decision making process were:1) Family2) Friends3) Church

Today….1) Friends2) T.V. / Video Games3) Family

What do boys want to get out of scouting?

10Learn new Skills

10Make New Friends

20Fun!

Total Points: 40

SCORE

10

Try Again

TIME TO PASS

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2.)

3.)

4.) Earn badges and awards

What do parents want to get out of scouting?

5Build Self-confidence

5Help the boys Develop

10Bring the Family Together!

Total Points: 40

SCORE

5

Try Again

TIME TO PASS

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3.)

4.) Be Happy

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What we Try to Do1.Create a Sense of Belonging 2.Build Character3.Teach new Skills4.Develop the parent/son relationship5.Be better than watching TV!6.Tons of FUN!

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What is COOPERATION?

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Wayne Scouts Jungle•Do you like things loud or quiet?•Tigers – 1st Graders•Wolves – 2nd Graders•Bears – 3rd Graders•Webelos – 4th & 5thGraders•Now--- All Together!Who is louder, you or your parents?

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Now Lets get started!1)Break into Dens!2)Parents, hang out!

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Welcome to Scouting!

Communication• Newsletters• Email• Facebook & Website• Text Messaging• Cubtrails.org

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The Pack vs. Den1. A Den is 6 to 10 Scouts plus Parents2. Den Levels

1. Tiger Cub – 1st Graders2. Wolf Cub – 2nd Graders3. Bear Cub – 3rd Graders4. Webelos I – 4th Graders5. Webelos II – 5th Graders

3. A PACK is the collection of all the Dens.

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BOYS

DenLeaders Cubmaster Webelos

Leaders

PackCommittee

Assistant AssistantAssistantCubmaster

AssistantCubmaster

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SCOUTING ACTIVITIES1.Campfires2.Father/Son Cook Off3.Sporting Events4.Day Camps5.Family Camping (Overnighters)6.Hiking, Fishing, Nature, and Crafts7.And A Whole Lot More!

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ADVANCEMENT1.Age based rank –Assigned by grade2.Awards and badges – Connecting

effort and success3.Recognition – Celebrating

achievement and building self-confidence

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HOW DOES IT WORK?1.Den Meetings – Small groups

organized by grade2.Pack Meetings & Events– Family

Events combining all dens3.District & Council Events –

Community-wide activities

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NEW LEADER TRAINING1.Basic Leader Training for new

adult leaders2.Youth Protection Training3.Monthly Leader’s Roundtables4.Online resources and handbooks5.University of Scouting

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FINANCE1. Registration Fees2. Uniform3. Money Earning Projects4. Popcorn & Camp Card Sales5. Other Fundraising Ideas?

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REGISTRATIONTo register boys:

1. Completed form tonight2. Annual registration fee3. Boy’s Life Subscription To register adults:1. Completed form tonight2. Annual registration fee3. Insurance, training costs, and Scouting

magazine Subscription are included

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Welcome to Cub Scouting!Remember, our next Den Meeting is September 16th

AT THE 1st Presbyterian ChurchBefore you leave :

• Fill out the registration• Fill out the Talent Sheet• Don’t forget your Bug Sucker!• Clean UP!