New To Scouting?

We realize that joining scouts is a big decision for you and your family.

We've included some sections on our website that can help you make an informed decision. If you have some questions please use our online form and we'd be happy to discuss scouting with you personally.

Scouting Benefits

Scouting's Bottom Line - What happens to a Scout? For every 100 boys who join Scouting, records indicate that:

• RARELY will one be brought before the juvenile court system
• 2 will become Eagle Scouts
• 17 will become future Scout volunteers
• 12 will have their first contact with a church
• 1 will enter the clergy 5 will earn their church award
• 18 will develop a hobby that will last through their adult life
• 8 will enter a vocation that was learned through the merit badge system
• 1 will use his Scouting skills to save his own life
• 1 will use his Scouting skills to save the life of another person

Scouting's alumni record is equally impressive. A recent nation- wide survey of high schools revealed the following information:

• 85% of student council presidents were Scouts
• 89% of senior class presidents were Scouts
• 80% of junior class presidents were Scouts
• 75% of school publication editors were Scouts
• 71% of football captains were Scouts

Scouts also account for:

• 64% of Air Force Academy graduates
• 68% of West Point graduates
• 70% of Annapolis graduates
• 72% of Rhodes Scholars
• 85% of F.B.I. agents
• 26 of the first 29 astronauts

Note: Since this was written the percentage of Eagle Scouts has climbed to nearly 4%. The Eagle Scout Service in 1997 announced that the figure was 3.89%.

Some Links to Explore

Below are several links you might want to follow, please take some time to click around and get an idea about our Pack and the Boy Scouts of American in general...

• Scouting 101 - This section introduces you to scouting. It’s a ‘quick tour’
• Pack Calendar - Use this page to find important dates and times
• Let Us Know Your Thoughts - This form allows you to express your interest to the Pack Leaders and ask questions or make comments. We’d like to know where you are in the process so take a minute and let us know.

Our Promise

Our promise is that your child will have fun and be active. They will learn and you will be informed every step of the way.

Sincerely,

The Pack 46 Leadership Team