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objeCTiVeS
Define the roles of the Cubmaster and assistant Cubmaster.
Describe the Cub Scout advancement program.
Review the importance of pack program planning.
Plan a pack meeting.
Describe the Cubmaster Award.
Succeed as a Cubmaster.
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The PACk
Chartered Organization Chartered Organization Representative
Local Council
Pack Committee
Pack Trainer
Cubmaster
Assistant Cubmaster
Cub Scout Den LeadersTiger Cub Den Leaders Webelos Den Leaders
Assistant Cub Scout Den LeadersAdult Partners Assistant Webelos
Den Leaders
Den Chief Den ChiefDen Chief
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The CubmASTer
Provides leadership to all den leaders and assistants
Leads in planning the pack program
Leads monthly pack meetings
Coordinates pack membership, recruiting, and transition
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The ASSiSTAnT CubmASTer
Helps the Cubmaster
Assists in planning the pack program
Assists at monthly pack meetings
Assists with pack membership, recruiting, and transition
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CubmASTer SuPPorT
Pack committee
Chartered organization
District and council, throughCommissionersDistrict Cub Scout roundtablesDistrict committeeDistrict executiveDistrict training team
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LeAderShiP SkiLLS
Working with the pack team
Effective communications
Understanding and working with boys
Projecting Cub Scout spirit
Showmanship as the pack’s “Master of Ceremonies”
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The AdVAnCemenT meThod
Grade-related and progressive
An asset for parents
Parents’ roles change as boys mature
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Cub SCouT AdVAnCemenT
The Bobcat badge
The Tiger Cub badge
The Wolf badge
The Bear badge
The Webelos badge
The Arrow of Light Award
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SummAry
Advancement is grade-based and progressive.
Parents are key to advancement for Tiger Cubs, Wolf Cub Scouts, and Bear Cub Scouts.
Leaders are key to advancement for Webelos Scouts.
Leaders set the uniforming example for all.
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PLAnning in The PACk
Built around monthly themes for Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts and activity badges for Webelos Scouts
Themes tie each pack meeting together
Annual program planning conference
The monthly pack leaders’ meeting
Cub Scout Leader Book, chapter 24
Cub Scout Program Helps
Scouting magazine
Boys’ Life
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10 eLemenTS oF PLAnning
Meet the purposes of Cub Scouting
Use monthly themes
Be FUN
Lots of variety
Active
Boy appeal
Family appeal
Achievement
Resources
Flexibility
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AnnuAL ProgrAm PLAnning ConFerenCe
This is a joint responsibility of the pack committee chair and the Cubmaster.
• Use the Pack Program Planning Chart.
• Select themes.
• Select activities (include district and council camps, activities, and events).
• Complete chart.
• Share the load.
• Build enthusiasm.
• Plan recruiting for boys.
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PACk ACTiViTieS
Blue and gold banquet
District and council activities
Field trips and hikes
Pinewood derby®
Raingutter regatta
Space derby
Scouting Anniversary Week celebrations
Service projects
Year-round program!
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Cub SCouT CAmPing
Day camp
Resident camp
Family camping
Pack camping (overnighters)
Be sure to include pack camping in your annual program plans.
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m o n T h Ly P L A n n i n g m e e T i n g
Evaluate the last month
Finalize the current month
Plan ahead
Unit leadership enhancement
Review the pack budget
Social time
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Cub SCouT PACk meeTingS
Before the Meeting
Gathering
Opening
Program
Recognition
Closing
After the Meeting
Cub Scout Program Helps contains a model pack meeting
plan for each month!
RESOURCES, FORMS, AND APPLICATIONS 34-37
PACK MEETING PLANNING SHEET Pack Meeting Date: _____________________________________________________________________
Theme ________________________ Webelos Activity Badges: __________________
Before the Meeting Person in Charge
Room arrangement _______________________________________
Materials and equipment _______________________________________
Gathering
Greeters _______________________________________
Den exhibits _______________________________________
Preopening activity _______________________________________
Opening
Opening ceremony/prayer _______________________________________
Song _______________________________________
Welcome and introductions _______________________________________
Program
Audience participation stunt _______________________________________
Den stunts and skits _______________________________________
Webelos den demonstrations _______________________________________
Game _______________________________________
Recognition
Boy recognition _______________________________________
Leader recognition _______________________________________
Attendance award _______________________________________
Closing
Announcements _______________________________________
Closing ceremony _______________________________________
After the Meeting
Refreshments _______________________________________
Cleanup _______________________________________
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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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oPening
Opening ceremony/prayerFlag ceremonyPledge of Allegiance
Song (fun and active)
Welcome and introductions (short and sweet)
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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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reCogniTion
BoysAdvancementSpecial awards
LeadersSpecial thanksLeader award presentation
Attendance awards
Organization
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CLoSing
AnnouncementsKeep it shortImportant items onlyHandouts for the other items
Closing ceremonyCubmaster’s MinuteFlag ceremony, etc.
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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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CubmASTer AWArd
TenureServe as a registered assistant Cubmaster
for one year and a registered Cubmas-ter for one year, or serve as a registered Cubmaster for two years.
TrainingComplete “The New Cubmaster” Fast Start training,
Youth Protection training, Cubmaster position-specific training, and New Leader Essentials or equivalent.
More…
PerformanceAs a Cubmaster or assistant Cubmaster in a pack, earn the
Centennial Quality Unit Award at least twice.More…
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Working WiTh AduLTS
Leadership in a busy society
All-volunteer force
Encourage, don’t instruct
Gain consensus
Many hands make light work
Sometimes, things might not get done …
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Working WiTh boyS
Keep the program lively.
Find things they like.
Have more than you need.
Keep moving.
Make parents responsible.