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DUES

National Dues are set by the national leadership and are paid directly to Scouting America during online registration. Pack dues are generally divided into fall and spring payments and help cover the cost of supplies, campouts and other den/pack activities.

FUNDRAISING

Scouts are encouraged to "earn their own way" to help teach them about working and money. Our pack's main fundraiser, the Scouting America popcorn sale, runs August through October. Participating scouts can earn enough to cover dues, uniforms, and camps by selling at storefronts and to family and friends. The vast majority of our scouts cover their dues during this fundraiser.

UNIFORMS

Uniforms are required at all Pack 976 events to encourage a sense of belonging and for easy identification.

Class A uniform: full official BSA uniform (see below)
worn at all pack meetings and other events as designated
Class B uniform: pack t-shirt + den cap
worn at all den meetings, campouts and other events as designated

Burdett and Son on Texas Avenue has all of the scout uniform pieces, patches and books. They are super friendly, with many former scouts on staff. 

Scout Shop is the official online Scouting America store site also offering uniforms and other scouting supplies.

Required for all ranks

• Class B pack t-shirt available from the pack for $14

• Rank cap, neckerchief, slide (new each year)

1st - 5th grade only

• Pack 976 patches available from the pack

• World crest and Sam Houston Area Council patches

Kinder - 3rd grade

• Blue shirt (kinder has a lion t-shirt)

• Blue belt

• Blue or khaki pants and/or shorts with belt loops

4th - 5th grade
This uniform will also be used for 6th-12th grade scouting

• Khaki shirt

• Olive pants and/or shorts with belt loops

• Blue belt

Patch placement

View images and descriptions at ScoutShop.org

COMMUNICATIONS

Slack - This is our pack and den standard for communications. We recommend installing the app on your phone for timely notifications. Once you have completed pack registration, a link will be sent to join to each email address provided.  

ScoutBook - This site is your resource for rank requirements as well as a log of your child's progress. 

Pack Calendar - We use google calendar to share pack event information. A link to the pack calendar and den-specific calendar will be sent to each email provided to subscribe on your phone or other device.

GETTING INVOLVED

Cub Scouting is fun for the whole family. Getting everyone involved makes the experience more meaningful for your Cub Scout. There is a place for every parent, legal guardian, or other caring adults who want to help. Often the challenge is not knowing how to help. 

• Reach out to your den leader or other pack leader and let them know what your strengths are and what you enjoy doing. Each parent/guardian must be an active participant in den activities.

• Review your child's rank requirements and pick an adventure to lead. Work with your den leader to discuss supplies and scheduling.

• Share suggestions for activities or opportunities for improvement that might make the program better both at den and pack levels.

• Consider volunteering to be a Den Leader or Committee Member - no scouting experience required. Training and guidance will be provided.

• If a Den Leader is having difficulties in advancing the program, any in the den can contact the Cubmaster who will work with the pack leadership to assist the den and leader.

• There is a lot of planning and organizing that goes on behind the scenes to ensure successful events. We can always use help with researching, calling, scouting locations, setup, takedown, etc.

• The quality of your child's experience is dependent upon your involvement along with other parents. The more you put in, the more you will get out - and the more fun we can have!

• Other parent responsibilities

RANK REQUIREMENTS (What will my child be learning?)

Lion (Kinder)

Tiger (1st)

Wolf (2nd)

Bear (3rd)

Webelos (4th)

Arrow of Light (5th)