Helpful Links

New Families to the Cub Scout Program

Is your family new to Cub Scouts? No problem, this section is designed with you in mind. However, don’t stop there. Every link on this page is filled with all sorts of good information that is beneficial for everyone to read. Once you’re done reading these juicy tips, continue clicking on the rest of the links further below to get even more good details.

New parents, if you haven’t already, please take a moment to review the Pack 6202 Bylaws. They contain a plethora of good information that will help you better understand the complexities of the Cub Scout program and break things down into a more manageable, and easy to read structure.

We Want You! ...to Volunteer!

Volunteer to make the program better and add your own touch. We’re always looking for anyone to help even a little. No task or position is too small. So many people can do a little bit here or there to make the program a fun and exciting event for our kids and the more volunteers we get, the easier it is on all of us to make a great, long lasting impression on our kids.

New Cub Scout Family Information Guide*

!!! Youth Protection Training !!! - Most Important*

So You’re a New Den Leader!*

So You're a New Den Leader - Kansas City Council Video

Pack Committee

The pack committee consists of all the same volunteers you see during the pack and den meetings as well as a few more volunteers. The pack committee meets monthly to review the current progress everyone is making, at the pack and den levels, and to ensure we get all questions asked and answered. Every parent of a scout is considered a committee member whether they’re active or not. Every parent has a say in how their own child experiences the program and those parents that chose to participate also have the ability to help mold the pack into something they help contribute to and steer in a direction they feel comfortable with. No matter each parent’s participation level, every parent is encouraged to attend a couple committee meetings to see what is discussed, ask any questions, and learn more about the program as a whole. Everyone is treated like family. The meetings are very informal and laid back and we try to make things as simple as possible. Don’t be shy. You’re welcome all the time.

Committee Breakdown

For a list of the various pack position descriptions, review the following document: http://scoutingbsa.org/Programs/CubScouts/Cub_Scout_Unit_Structure.pdf

Pack 6202 Committee Active Positions

While the following positions are listed, not all are filled appropriately and us parent volunteers are asking for other parents to help us fill these positions. Many of these positions are filled by multiple people or one person may fill multiple positions. We all try to help perform as many duties as we have the capacity for. If you’d like to help, we always welcome anyone that wants to step into a role or help support a role.

• Committee Chair (Pack leader to help advise the pack leaders)

• Secretary (multifaceted, see link above)

• Treasurer (oversees budget for the pack, dens and individuals)

• Cub Master (emcee and coordinator of Pack events)

• Den Leaders (runs den meetings; usually dual hats with another position in the committee)

• Den Chief (Boy Scout who works with Den Leader to to help support den meetings)

• Advancement Chair (monitors progression of scouts and leaders and purchases awards)

• Outdoor / Activities Chair: Includes Hiking Club Chair

• Derby Dudes (chairs the pack derby events)

• Pack Medic (maintains medical records and provides medical assistance)

• Fundraising Chair (looks for opportunities to raise funds and develops plans)

• Public Relations Chair (communicates and coordinates with community on pack activities)

• Membership & Re-Registration Chair (oversees and manages the registration process)

• Pack Trainer (coordinates training and trains on all positions in the Pack)

• Friends of Scouting Representative (from Council office)

• Quartermaster (tracks packs equipment and goods)

• Webmaster (ensuring our online presence is always relevant)

Pack Committee Resources

https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/pack-committee-resources/

Books

Roscoe Pack 6202 has an assortment of books that can be shared between everyone. If you are looking at any books, please ask a member of the committee first before considering buying it. The Pack may already have a copy for you to borrow. If it turns out we do not have a copy, you can go to one of the two Scout Stores to pick one up. Remember, to call ahead to see if they carry a copy first. As of 2021, the Scout Stores are low on supplies due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

It's also worth mentioning...

"On January 10, 2021, the following notice was posted on the Scouting Forums:

The BSA will no longer be printing the Scouts BSA Requirements Book (Boy Scout not Cub Scout). The resources found in the requirements book can be located on Scouting.org at the Scouts BSA program page

By having the materials online it will allow the BSA to make updates quickly and efficiently. The resources (previously found) in the requirements book can be found in the following locations:

Merit Badges

Documentation detailing the requirements and resources for all Boy Scouts of America merit badges!

Awards Central

Find the most up-to-date information on all Boy Scouts of America related awards, including applications and nomination forms.

Advancement and Awards

Learn about how advancement and awards work in the Boy Scouts of America, including the requirements for each rank.

This web page shows the revisions made to requirements for rank advancements and merit badges posted on Scouting.org and which would have been included in the 2021 edition of Scouts BSA Requirements if that publication had been published.

-Source: http://www.usscouts.org/advance/changes/advchanges21.asp

This could mean that the Cub Scout books may stop being produced in the future as well, in part because it's all tracked and provided on Scoutbook and other online sites. Nothing has been confirmed either way.

!!! ATTENTION - NEW BOOKS AS OF 2018 !!!

If you are looking to purchase any of the Scout handbooks or Leader Guides, make sure you select the most recent book as many of the requirements have changed as of 2018.

Make sure to look for the books that have a solid color background with a black scout rank logo on it. The solid colors correspond to the following ranks:

• Lion : Yellow - Thin, paperback workbook that comes in a kit (not a handbook)

• Tiger: Orange - This starts the handbook series

• Wolf: Red

• Bear: Blue

• Webelos & Arrow of Light (AOL): Green