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If you are new to scouting you will be exposed to new terminology. To help you decode these, here are a few definitions:
Advancement
The progression of Cub Scouts advancing from rank to rank.
Adventures
Cub Scouts must complete 4 - 6 ages specific Adventures depending on the rank they are working toward. These can be found in their Handbook or on the BSA website. These Adventures cover these areas: God, Country, Family, and Self. You must complete the required number of achievements to earn the rank award.
Adult Partner
A parent, big brother or sister, uncle or grandparent, or anyone who joins with a Lion to help him Search, Discover and Share the world as he plays and does things with other Lions and their partners.
Akela
Anyone who is a leader to the Cub Scout. Akela can be a parent, teacher, den leader, Cubmaster, or any other adult who helps guide the Cub Scout.
Arrow of Light
This is the highest rank achieved by a Cub Scout. These are 5th grade scouts preparing to transition to the Scouts BSA troop. This is also this only non-religious badge from Cub Scouts which can be worn on the Scouts BSA Uniform.
Arrow Points
Arrow Points are awarded to Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts for completion of electives beyond the Achievements covered for earning the Wolf or Bear rank badge. A Gold Arrow Point is awarded fro the first 10 electives; A Silver Arrow Point is awarded for each successive 10 electives completed.
Assistant Cubmaster (CA)
A volunteer who helps the Cubmaster run the pack and fills in when the Cubmaster is unavailable.
Assistant Den Leader (DA)
A volunteer leader who helps the Den Leader with holding weekly den meeting and fills in when the Den Leader is unavailable.
Bear
Cub Scouts in 3rd Grade. Now, they are beginning to learn autonomy and responsibility for their adventures as they look forward to Webelos.
Blue and Gold Banquet
To celebrate the anniversary month of BSA, many packs celebrate with a Blue and Gold Banquet in February. This is a family celebration can be an annual pot luck dinner, banquet or whatever the pack decides to make of it.
Blue and Gold Colors
The Cub Scout Colors. Blue stands for truth and spirituality, loyalty, and the sky above. Gold stands for warm sunlight, good cheer, and happiness.
Bobcat
Every Tiger and above who joins Cub Scouts must first earn the Bobcat Badge. Doing this, they learn the basic tenets of Cub Scouting: the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, the Cub Scout sign, the Cub Scout handshake, the Cub Scout motto, the Cub Scout salute, and what these all mean.
Boy’s Life
A Scouting magazine to help Scouts broaden their horizons.
Boy Scouts of America (BSA)
The Boy Scouts of America is a nationally chartered organization that encompasses Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA , Sea Scouts and Venture Crews.
Buddy System
One part of the Safe Swim Defense. Swimmers of like ability are paired. Check in and out of the water together and stay within 10 feet of each other during the swim. It is also used on other Cub Scout activities for safety reasons.
Charter
Formal permission from the Boy Scouts of America allowing a pack to organize
Chartered Organization
An organization that sponsors the pack. Monthly meetings are usually held in a building owned by that organization.
Chartered Organization Representative
An adult representative of the group or organization that currently holds the BSA charters. Reports information to and from the chartered organization
Class A Uniform
This is the official uniform of Cub Scouts. Lion Cub Scouts wear a t-shirt. Tigers, Wolves and Bears wear a blue shirt, while Webelos and AoLs wear the khaki Scouts BSA shirt.
“Class A uniform” is not a BSA official term, but it is widely used by packs.
Committee
This is a group of adult volunteers who “run” the pack. Any interested adult is welcome to attend Committee meetings
Committee Chair
The adult leader of the pack committee. Provides the motivation and direction to the committee to get the pack program implemented.
Council
A geographical area, made of up districts for administration of the BSA programs. We are part of the Central North Carolina Council.
Cub Scout
Any of a million or so youth between the ages of 5 and 11 who get together and have fun at Den and Pack meetings.
CSLBT
Cub Scout Leader Basic Training is 6 hour training session that covers all basic information needed to be pack leader.
Cubmaster
The Cubmaster is the chief adult volunteer leader. The Cubmaster runs the pack meetings and advices other leaders.
Den
A group of 6-8 Scouts in the same grade/age group who meet at regular intervals.
Denner
A Scout (Tiger and above) elected by his peers to help the den chief and den leader.
Den Chief
A Boy Scout who helps direct the activities of a den
Den Leader
Amazing adult, enjoys doing all kinds of stuff with Scouts, even if it involves large quantities of patience. Easily smiles, asks others for help, and uses all kinds of resources to keep smiling.
District
Each council is divided into a number of geographic districts. We are part of the Old Hickory Disctrict
District Executive
A professional Scouter who is responsible for the achievements of the district.
Elective
After the require Adventures, these can be done any time by a Scout, and count toward Arrow Points after the Wolf or Bear badge have been earned.
Fast Start
Program for new leaders to help them until they can attend CSLBT
Fleur-de-Lis
International Boy Scout Emblem.
FOS
Friends of Scouting. Donations to support the camps, materials, special events, and the professional coordinators who help make Scouting possible.
Meeting
Semi-chaotic gathering of boys where much fun and some learning happens, usually helped along by Den Leaders and Adults. These take the form of Den and Pack meetings. For Lions, each Lion and his Adult Partner get to host a meeting in turn.
OA
Order of the Arrow. An honor group of Scouts BSA Scouts who give cheerful service helping others learn to enjoy the outdoors.
Pack
The whole group – all or our dens and families together is called a Pack. The pack usually meets once a month.
Pinewood Derby
A pack racing competition, where Cubs and their parents work together to make model pinewood derby cars and compete for prizes.
Promise
What leaders try to deliver. To do their Best, to help others, and to help boys learn to Do Their Duty to God, Country, Family, and self.
Scouts BSA Scout
A Scout is between the ages of 11 and 18 and belongs to a troop. He advances through the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, then Eagle.
Scouter
Someone who may or may not have boys in Scouting, but just really loves the program and gets satisfaction from helping boys grow to men.
Tiger
Cub Scout in 3rd grade.
Tiger Coach
Adult liaison between Tiger Cub parents and the Pack.
Training
Available in many varieties to help everyone Do Their Best to be a good leader. Fast Start, Basic, and Youth Protection are common types.
Webelos
We’ll Be Loyal Scouts - in 4th grade. Depending on the pack can wear the standard blue uniform or transition to the khaki uniform worn throughout Scouts BSA.
Wolf
Cub Scout in 2nd grade.
X,Y, and Z
Symbols for the unknown. Not even Akela knows all the answers!
Next stop, what does my child wear?
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