Scout Mission: The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Scout Oath: On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Law: A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
We want to welcome you and your family to Cub Scout Pack 4338. Our Pack serves Tuttle, Minco and Bridge Creek areas for kids kindergarten through fifth grade (or about five to eleven years old). Our Pack is chartered by the First United Methodist Church of Tuttle, and is a member of the Last Frontier Council in the Will Rogers District of the Scouts BSA.
This section of this website was created to help your family become acquainted with our program, what we believe, and what we expect from our Scouts and Parents, Volunteer leaders, and the Pack families. It is based on our Packs handbook which is reviewed and updated every year based on feedback from people just like you. If you think we missed something, let the Committee Chair or Cubmaster know and we'll look into getting it updated!
There is a reason for everything Scouts do in Cub Scouting. Apart from the fun and excitement, the aim of Cub Scouting is to help youth grow into good citizens who are strong in character and personally fit. Everything we do has a purpose, but is designed to be fun and engaging for our Scouts regardless of their ability to perform perfectly. The Cub Scout motto is “Do Your Best” and that's all anyone will ever ask them to do.
We teach the Scouts character through:
The Scout Oath:
On my honor, I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my Country And to Obey the Scout Law;
To help other people all times;
To keep myself physical strong, mentally awake, and morally straight
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The Scout Law:
A Scout is
Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind,
Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent
There are ten specific purposes to Cub Scouting, which gives us guidance on all of our activities and programs. Our leaders and Pack family focus on these as we help our young Scouts grow into young adults:
Character Development
Good Citizenship
Sportsmanship and Fitness
Family Understanding
Respectful Relationships
Spiritual Growth
Personal Achievement
Friendly Service
Fun and Adventure
Preparation for Scouts BSA
Cub Scouts are also asked to listen well to “Akela”, especially when his ears are up. You might ask –“who is this ‘Akela'”? That is an excellent question! Akela means “good leader”. You, as a parent, are an Akela. In meetings, the adult leaders are Akela.
To remind the Scouts that Akela is always listening, we show the Cub Scout Sign. With the right hand raised high (or with an elbow at a right angle and hand up), put your index and middle fingers spread apart like a V - just like Akela's wolf ears. When the ears are up, all Scouts (and family) should respond by showing the sign, quiet themselves quickly and take a seat if possible.
The founder of all Scouting - Lord Robert Baden-Powell - based Cub Scouting on “The Jungle Book” by Rudyard Kipling. We use words like Akela, Den, Pack, BALOO, OWL, and of course “Cub” which all come from that book.
All Scouts are a member of a Den. A Den is made up of kids the same age - from the same grade, working towards the same goals. Click here to learn determine which den your scout is in. Dens are led by a volunteer adult Den Leader, with one or more Assistant Den Leaders. Dens typically meet once a week in the evenings on weekdays. Lions meet once or twice a month. Den leaders may call additional meetings as needed to meet goals or to attend Den specific events.
All the Dens together form a Pack. When the Pack meets, the Cubmaster is the Akela. The Cubmaster can have a number of Assistant Cubmasters. The monthly Pack meetings are lead and organized by the Cubmaster. The Cubmaster is responsible for all activity of the Pack when it involves the Scouts.
The Pack is directed by a Pack Committee that meets monthly. The Pack Committee is made up of volunteer adult leaders (Parents) in specific roles. The Cubmasters, Den Leaders and assistants are also invited to attend and some may hold one of these Committee roles as well.
For more information, contact our Committee Chair, Tim Young at pack4338@gmail.com or fill out this contact form.
Charter Organization Representative - The direct contact between the Pack and the Charter Organization. They are responsible for approving the Pack's Committee Members and serve as an advisor to the Committee.
Pack Committee Chair - The Pack's chief leader and advisor, who leads the Pack Committee and ensures all Committee roles are filled. The Pack Committee Chair is responsible for the relationship between the Pack and the Charter Organization, the District, the Council and all activity of the Pack when it involves adults - parents, leaders, other groups, etc.
Cubmaster - The Cubmaster and the Assistant Cubmaster(s) lead and are directly responsible for the Advancement of each and every Cub Scout in the Pack, and oversee Den Leader activities to help ensure they are coordinated and in the best interest of the Scouts.
Den Leader - Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders are responsible for one den, and all of the programming and activities the den participates in. They record the achievements of the Scouts and turn them into the Advancement chair. They also serve as the principle communication for most Scout families.
Secretary - Ensures proper records are collected and kept within the Pack. This includes Pack Committee meeting minutes, medical and permission forms, and historical records.
Treasurer - Ensures financial stability of the Pack through the Pack budget plan. Maintains a record of all income and expenses.
Membership Chair - Responsible for recruiting new Scout families and ensuring current ones are retained and advanced, especially as it pertains to moving to Scouts BSA.
Assistant Cubmaster - Assists with Cubmaster duties when needed and supervises Den Chiefs.
Grubmaster - This is a special role for the person responsible for meal planning and preparation during campouts. Everyone loves the Grubmaster!
Awards/Advancement Chair - Responsible for awareness and promotion of the various Cub Scout awards and advancements, and promotes proper display of advancement awards and uniform. This person also serves as an advisor to the Cubmaster and Den Leaders relative to awards the Scouts should be earning.
Journey to Excellence Chair - Responsible for Pack planning, performance, and recognition.
Public Relations Chair - Responsible for getting the word out about events, and looking for more ways for the Pack to be a service to the community.
Indoor Activities Chair - Helps plan and prepare for Pack and/or Den indoor activities by ensuring the Pack has followed required protocol and that the event's activities can be safely carried out.
Outdoor Activities Chair– Helps plan and prepare for Pack and/or Den outdoor activities by ensuring the Pack has followed required protocol and that the event's activities can be safely carried out.
Race Committee Chair - Manages Pack racing events and equipment, and coordinates all activities related to these events - Pinewood Derby, Space Derby and Rain-gutter Regatta.
Blue and Gold Chair - Runs our annual Blue and Gold dinner in February.
Fundraising Chair - Responsible for the oversight of the Pack's fundraising efforts. This includes:
Friends of Scouting - Works to promote the FOS program which supports BSA directly.
Popcorn Kernel– Manages the annual Popcorn drive from August to December, which finances most of the Pack's activities.
Pack Trainer - Responsible for ensuring all Pack leaders are trained.
New Member Coordinator - Serves as a welcoming ambassador by forming a connection with new members and their families.
Nova Mentor - Helps Scouts work with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) concepts and complete the activities required to earn Nova awards.
For more on Pack leadership roles, visit: https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/adult-leader-training/
Our Pack is led by Parents of Scouts, just like you!
Our Leaders are dedicated. They help make the experiences fun, educational, insightful and memorable.
Our leaders are trained. Every leader is required to take Youth Protection training. Our Pack and BSA treat the protection of our Scouts as the most important role we play. We practice two-deep leadership, where no leader is by themselves with a Scout - except their own Scout.
Our leaders are prepared. Leaders in this Pack have taken courses in basic outdoor training, safe swimming, weather safety, and physical fitness (to name a few). We practice the principles of “Leave No Trace” at every opportunity such as campouts and hike - leaving the space as it was or better than we found it.
The Pack needs volunteers. Whether it is to serve as a Den Leader or on the Committee, help out at a Pack meeting, or bring snacks to a Den meeting - there is a great need for service and support. Cub Scouts is designed to help the Scouts grow closer to their family, and one way for parents to help us achieve that goal is by being involved.
To do your part, ensure your Scout is at every Den and Pack meeting they can make, and that they participate and live up to our motto - “Do Your Best” in all their daily activities.
We developed a Code of Conduct to clarify and specify what role each member and his or her family plays in ensuring our dedication pays off. The Code of Conduct is located at the back of this package, and includes a page we ask you to sign and return to your Den Leader or the Pack Committee Chair within 30 days of joining our Pack.
To learn about the Pack Leadership Training, create your own account at http://my.scouting.org/ and take any of the online classes, including Youth Protection. Youth Protection Training (YPT) is required for certain responsibilities in the Pack, and needs to be retaken every two years.
"Show me a poorly uniformed troop and I'll show you a poorly uniformed Leader"
Robert Baden Powell