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What you should expect from the Pack
What you should expect from the Pack
You should expect that:
Our Pack and the den your Scout is in represents a safe and nurturing place for them to learn and grow by way of the ideas and beliefs set forth by the BSA's scouting program. The scouting program follows the Scout Oath, the Scout Law and the beliefs of the church.
All of the volunteers and leaders are just that, Volunteers. They are parents, guardians or Caring Adults "Just Like You". They serve as role models for our Scouts, and this should be obvious in their words and deeds.
Our activities are in alignment with the ideals of Scouting, and that your Scout benefits greatly from his or her membership and active participation in these activities.
All Pack activities are communicated to you by this Website, a communications board app called "Band" and Verbal announcements at meetings. Phone calls will be made in emergency situations.
Band can be accessed by the "Band app" on your phone or Tablet or on the Web at www.band.us
Any issues you raise to your Den Leader, Cubmaster or the Pack Committee Chair will be reviewed and investigated to our best extent, and to the degree that we can disclose the actions taken, we will keep you informed.
What the Pack expects from your Scout
What the Pack expects from your Scout
Most organizations you join will tell you that “you'll get out of it what you put into it”. This is probably one of the first organizations where that is true for your Scout, and it's important that they learn that hard work, commitment and dedication will pay off with achievements and accomplishments. To that end, the Pack expects that each Scout strives to "Do Your Best" :
Actively participate in events, activities, and fundraisers we host.
Arrive on time to Den and Pack meetings and take an active part.
Quiet down quickly when they see the "Akela" raise the Sign of the Pack.
Practice the “Leave No Trace” philosophy and make sure every place we leave is better than it was when we got there.
Review their Rank Books to ensure they are doing their best to progress to the next advancement.
Raise money by participating in fundraisers such as the yearly popcorn sales, especially with regards to selling in front of stores called "show and sell".
Represent the Pack
This means respecting adult leaders, parents, Scouts, and everyone around you. Particular attention should be given to the meeting's Akela - the Den Leader, Cubmaster or guest speaker.
Behavior on outings is especially important, and they are expected to listen to instructions.
Come properly dressed in their Class A Uniform for all Pack and Den meetings, hikes, and fundraising activities. The Uniform represents something special and should be treated with respect. If the decision has been made by the committee that Class B T-Shirts can be worn at a specific event then that is what should be worn. Contact your Den Leader to check availability for our Packs Class B T-Shirts also know a the "Utility Shirt".
Everyone is important - Scout or otherwise, and no one should tolerate bullying, fighting, or name-calling. If this happens, a responsible Scout should find an adult to intervene. This is particularly true, and expected, when a Scout is in Class A or Class B uniform.
There is no place in Scouting for Electronic devices such as phones, tablets, Personal Computers or video games,. For any scout under the age of 18 these listed devices are not allowed at or during Scouting events, If your desire is to have your scout carry a phone, then the phone will need to be checked in with the Den Leader before the event and will be released back to the scout after the event ends.
What the Pack expects from your family
What the Pack expects from your family
For our Pack to be successful, it takes each family's participation. This means:
Ensuring your Scout is present and active at all scout meetings and events
As a Cub Scout parent, ensuring at least one responsible adult is at every scout meeting and event.
Review your Scout's Rank requirements with them to ensure they are doing their best to progress to the next advancement. Help them set goals to achieve. These requirements can be found in their Handbook or this website.
While some activities may be worked on at the Den Meetings and Events, it is the parent’s responsibility to assist Scouts is completing the achievement requirements. Adventures towards Rank are expected to be performed with your family. The Pack will help guide and lead your scout towards Rank by providing activities that support required and elective adventures.
Ensuring the Scout's Class A or Class B Uniform is worn with respect and dignity at all times.
The Class A or Class B Uniform should be: Clean & Wrinkle free
Class A are to be worn with collar down and tucked in with a scout belt.
Class B can either be tucked with a belt or untucked.
Report any and all adventure achievements that your family completes to your Scout's Den Leader.
Ensure your Scout is aware of and follows this Code of Conduct.
It is important that your Scout is healthy. If he or she - or someone in your family - has allergies, medical conditions, or medications they need or anything else which is important for the Pack and Den to know, please be sure to inform your Den Leader, Cubmaster or Committee Chair.
Participating as a family in the Pack
Your family participates in our Pack's activities, including hikes, campouts, and fundraising programs.
Review your availability and volunteer for leadership roles in the Pack - every job is important.
Be responsible for family members, particularly those who are not Scouts during Pack meetings and events.
Paying your Pack dues on time at registration every year, usually in October.
Attend parent meetings as called by the Pack Committee.
Act as a role model for all Scouts, demonstrating proper behavior, dress, and language.
Follow the "Guide to Safe Scouting" and its guidelines at all times.
We also ask that any complaints you have be directed to the Pack Cubmaster or Committee Chair, who is best equipped to resolve any issues you might have related to the Pack or its leaders.
What the Pack expects from its Leaders
What the Pack expects from its Leaders
All adult leaders hold a position of respect with the Scouts. This applies to anyone who is a Den Leader or assistant, a member or assistant member of the Committee, and any event coordinator or volunteer for major events (like Summer Day Camp).
All Scout leaders must take Youth Protection Training (YPT) and should complete all position specific training.
Other training opportunities
BALOO Training for all Den leaders, Cubmaster/Assistant Cubmasters and voting Committee members. The Pack needs 2 BALOO Trained leaders at all overnight events.
OWL training for all Webelos Den and Assistant Den Leaders and Cubmaster/Assistant Cubmasters. Webelos Den Leaders need to be OWL trained.
Committee Chair, Cubmaster/Assistant Cubmasters are required to attend the monthly District Roundtable. Den Leaders are encouraged to attend at least four to be considered “Trained”.
For advanced leaders - Wood Badge.
Represent the Pack
The Pack Committee expects that all leaders work together with Pack parents, leaders, other Scouting units, and the public in a manner, which portrays the best Boy Scouts of America have to offer. This includes activities on social media websites such as Facebook.
The use of any alcohol or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited for all leaders, as is smoking of any kind around scouts and drinking of any kind in class A uniform, regardless of Scouts present.
All leaders are volunteers who are giving of their time and effort for the betterment of the Scouts. All of our activities should be focused on the Scouts.
All concerns about the Pack, Pack activities, or Pack Leadership which are raised to a leader, or generated by a leader, must be addressed immediately with the Pack Committee Chair.
Any issue related to the safety of any Scout must be immediately raised to the Pack Committee Chair and/or the Cubmaster.
Reimbursement Policy for Leaders
Reimbursement Policy for Leaders
Leaders may be reimbursed for supplies needed to run their Den activities. Please contact the Committee Chair or the Cubmaster to verify if reimbursement is possible.
All requests for reimbursement must be submitted to the Pack Treasurer within 90 days of the expense being incurred.
Expenses must be justified with adequate records. This justification must include:
The amount of the expenditure
The Date and Purpose of the expenditure
Reimbursement requests must be supported by original receipts
Enforcement of the Code
Enforcement of the Code
Boy Scouts of America sees as its most important role the protection of the Scouts. All issues related to the protection of the Scouts are addressed directly with the Last Frontier Council. This supersedes any other enforcement our Pack may have of any other role.
For Scouts to grow into responsible adults, they must be held accountable for their actions. Most of the issues can be addressed by the Den Leader or Cubmaster, but in the cases where additional discipline is needed, the following serves as a guide:
1st violation is a verbal warning given to the Scout with a possible removal from an activity. These actions will be reported to the Scout's responsible adult.
2nd violation can result in a written warning to the Scout's responsible adult, outlining the behavior and any applied remedies so far.
3rd violation in the same event will cause the Scout's responsible adult to be called to pick them up from the activity.
Multiple violations across a given period of time will cause a meeting with the Den Leader, Cubmaster, Pack Committee Chair and the Scout with their responsible adult to discuss the behavior.
The Pack Committee may also need to meet for continued multiple violations, or because of severe behavior of a Scout to discuss actions, including reviewing the situation with District Council. This may lead to removal from the Pack, but only in extreme situations.
For Parents, the process is similar, except that it is led by the Pack Committee Chair instead of the Cubmaster. For Pack Leaders:
1st violation is a verbal warning from the Pack Committee Chair.
2nd violation may result in a probation period. The conditions of the probation are voted on by the Committee and will be given to the individual in writing.
3rd violation may result in a special Committee meeting being called, with support from Council. This may lead to removal from the Committee and/or Pack, depending on the situation.
What should you do?
What should you do?
If you see something that doesn't seem right…
Assess the situation - it is important to make sure you know the facts, and aren't clouded by emotions or hearsay.
Report the facts you know to …
The Pack Committee Chair for any parent or leader concern.
The Den Leader for concerns with a Scout in a Den Meeting.
The Cubmaster or Assistant Cubmaster for concerns with a Scout in a Den or a Pack meeting.
The Pack Committee Chair and Cubmaster will investigate any concerns brought to their attention.
Issues involving child abuse must be reported immediately by the Committee Chair or Cubmaster to the Last Frontier Council. They handle all of these issues directly.
Significant issues of youth safety can start with a call to the local police, followed by a call to the Council and/or the Committee Chair.
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