Here is a copy of the New Parent Orientation. I would ask that all parents look it over and review it. Also, I have added a section with a link to the BSA Youth Protection training. It can be done online and takes about 20 minutes. I would encourage everyone to go through it.
Thanks,
Boyd
Parent Orientation to Cub Scouting
Organization
The following gives a basic breakdown of the Cub Scouting Organization:
BSA National
Local Council – Del-Mar-Va
District – Freedom Trail
Local Pack – 601
Dens – Divided by age group
Tigers - 1st Grade
Wolves - 2nd Grade
Bears - 3rd Grade
Webloes I - 4th Grade
Webloes II - 5th Grade
Pack Leaders
The following gives a basic breakdown of Pack Leadership:
Cubmaster
1 or more Assistant Cubmasters
Pack Committee
Den Leaders
Assistant Den Leaders
All Leadership positions are volunteer, so please remember that. We are not paid and we donate a lot of our time to Scouting.
Our Focus
It's about the Boys!
Safety of the Boys!
Having Fun!
Doing our best!
Uniforms
Typically there are two uniforms the boys will have.
Class A: Blue Uniforms Shirt for Tigers, Wolves, Bears and Weblo's
Tan Uniform for Weblo's
** Pack 601 does not require Scout pants.
All Class A uniforms should have the blue belt and
appropriate hat.
Class B: Pack or other Scouting T-Shirt
Parent Involvement
It is imperative that an adult (parent, grandparent, guardian) attend all scouting events with the scout. We have a little saying that BSA does not stand for Baby Sitters of America. Please be involved with the boys and your scout in particular! We are always looking for leaders and help. Please see one of the leaders if you are interested in helping out.
I encourage everyone to take the online "Youth Protection" at:
http://www.scouting.org/pubs/ypt/ypt.jsp
Parent and Boy Conduct
If you or your son have a problem with one of the leaders or other parents, I encourage you to talk with them about the issue. If you feel like you cannot or you do not feel like you got a satisfactory answer, I encourage you to talk to me. Yelling and screaming at one of the other parents or leaders is unacceptable and will not be tolerated!!
Foul or Abusive Language is unacceptable while at a scouting event or around scouts. I ask that you police each other on this. Occassionly a word will slip and I ask you as adults to remind each other of this rule. And please also police the boys.
Smoking in site of scouts is not allowed by the BSA.
We will continually have to remind the boys to keep their hands off of each other. Please help us with that.
Camping
We do camp with the boys. If you wish to go, as a minimum you will need a tent to fit you and your son and sleeping bags. Other things to make life more comfortable would be sleeping pads or air mattresses, camp chairs, and lanterns. We also hike so comfortable shoe/boots are recommended.
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Old Website: http://spaces.msn.com/members/cubscoutpack601
Calendar: http://www.calendarhub.com/pub/pack601
Email: pack601@gmail.com
