The Foundation of Scouting

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.

What is Cub Scouting?

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

Akela and the Cub Scout Sign

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.

Pack Leadership

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/