Introduction To Cub Scouting

Boys join Cub Scouting for excitement, to be with friends, and to have fun. But "having fun" includes more than just actually having a good time. It also means feeling accepted by a group regardless of race, class, religion, culture, or any other elements. Fun also means boys discovering that they can perform challenging tasks.

When Robert Baden-Powell founded Scouting, he drew on his military experience. He recongnized that boys would want to become Scouts because they are "keen for adventure and outdoor sports...they wan to have fun and learn how to live outdoors." He realized that Scouting was a game with a purpose--a game in which the purpose of Scouting manifests itself today in the ideals and values found in the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, the Scout Oath and Law, the Scout motto, and the Scout slogan.

Cub Scouting is a character-building institution that embraces the values of citizenship, compassion, cooperation, courage, faith, health and fitness, honesty, perseverence, positive attitude, resourcefulness, respect, and responsibilty. It is expected that boys in Scouting will not only have fun and experience adventure but will also accept Scouting's value system. High-quality leadership is the key to youth acquiring and internalizing the ideals and values of the Boy Scouts of America.

Pack 94 Newsletter - 9/18/2007

Thank You !!!

We would like to send out a special Thank You to everyone who volunteered at the Clothesline Fair.
Your time and effort helped make this fundraiser a success!
Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunties

• Popcorn Fundraiser
       This event is our largest fundraiser of the year! Kick-off will be September 25th. Please come expecting to have loads of fun! Your enthusiasm and motivation are a must as we get ready to... SELL POPCORN!
  
  
• October Campout
       This year's campout will be at Devil's Den State Park. We will be leaving Friday, October 12th at 6:00 p.m. and returning Sunday October 14th.
       Camping fees will be $5 per family and food cost will be $5.00 per adult or child (including siblings) 5 years or older. Cub Scouts and children 4 years and younger will be paid for by the pack.
       If you volunteered at the clothesline fair fundraiser, your camping fees and food cost will be paid for by the pack!
  
  
• Pack Committee Meeting
       Don't have time to be a Den Leader? Would you like to help the pack provide your son with a great scouting experience? Bring your fresh, new ideas to our next Pack Committee Meeting (Adult Planning Meeting)

  Date: September 23, 2007
  Time: 1:00 p.m.
  Place: Jim's Razorback Pizza in Prairie Grove
  Agenda:

  • Popcorn Fundraiser Kickoff
    
  • October Campout
    • Food Committee
    • Camp Committee
    • Camp Activities

Recruiter Badge
Each scout can earn this badge only once while in Pack 94.
Requirements:

1. Invite a boy to join cub scouts (cannot be a sibling).
   
2. The boy must then fill out registration papers (join) and pay registration fees.
   
3. The boy must then attend 4 den meetings and 2 pack meetings.

Helpful Websites
District Website: www.razorbackscouts.org - This website is a good source of information on events and activites in Benton, Madison, and Washington Counties.(training, camping, etc.) Prairie Grove Pack 94 is a part of the Razorback District.

Council Website: www.westarkbsa.org - Nestled in the foothills of the Ozarks, the Westark Area Council serves 17 counties in Northwest Arkansas. This website is a good source of information for forms and council calender. The Razorback District is a part of the Westark Area Council.

National Website: www.scouting.org - This is the definitive source for all things scouting. (uniforms, procedures, etc.) The Westark Area Council is a part of the National Council of Boy Scouts of America.

Welcome Cub Scouts!

Den Meetings
Tuesday’s at 7:00 pm
Middle School Cafeteria

Sometimes other events are scheduled in the cafeteria and we can’t meet there, you will be notified where our new meeting place will be.

Inclement weather policy: If school has been cancelled scouts will be also be cancelled. Please call your Den Leader if you have questions. Den Leader information may be found here.

Cub Scout Motto:
DO YOUR BEST!




When you see this sign it means:
it is time to be quiet and listen.





The Cub Scout Pack is divided up in small groups called dens who meet weekly under the direction of adult Den Leaders. The Den Leaders are trained parent volunteers.

Den meeting activities include games, handicrafts, food, advancement requirements, outdoor fun, skits and songs. Sometimes work on advancements requires work at home. Family involvement is very important to accomplish all the requirements for the boys to receive their badges.

Den Meetings last approximately 1 to 1 ½ hours. Webelos meetings tend to be longer.

Tiger Cubs must have a parent/guardian at all times. We encourage parents to stay at the meetings and get involved at any age level.

2007-2008 Committee & Contact Information

COMMITTEE & LEADERS

Cubmaster:	Frank Huff	846-3979
Secretary:	Frankie Rhudy	442-2203
Treasurer:	Misty Vaughn	409-3989
Committee Mbr:	Dora Johnson
Committee Mbr:	Michael Vaughn	409-3414
Tiger Leader:	Anna Corsby & Laurie Rae	846-4540
Wolf Leader:	Misty Vaughn	409-3989
Bear Leader:	Danielle Huff	846-3979
Webelos 1 Leader:	Lee Davis	846-4984
Webelos 2 Leader:	Frankie Rhudy	422-2203
Advancements:	Danielle Huff	846-3979
Charter Representative:	Mark Martin	846-1889
Chartered Organization:	Prairie Grove American Legion	Post 146

*****Each Den could use an Assistant Leader*****
(contact the Den Leader or Cubmaster to volunteer)
The Pack Committee meets monthly, times and place can vary. Currently the meetings are the last Sunday of the month at 1:00 pm at Jim’s Razorback Pizza in Prairie Grove. We encourage all parents to attend.

The Pack Committee takes care of the administrative needs of the pack. It is organized and chaired by the Pack Committee Chairperson. Here is some of what is discussed at the meetings:

• Financial Reports are made (where our money is spent).
  
• Monthly Activities are planned for the scouts
  
• Den Reports are made (how are our boys doing in advancements)
  
• Training notification for Leaders and/or parents.

Any adult who would like to join the committee or become a leader needs to file an "Adult Application" (contact Secretary or Treasurer). Fees will be due at the time of application. A Den Leader must be approved by the committee, however approval is not required for any adult who would like to simply join the committee.