Nederland Cub Scout Pack 120

First United Methodist Church Nederland, TX

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Cub Scouts Pack 120 Online Handbook

Hi, and welcome to Cub Scouts Pack 120! Here’s hoping the information and guidelines presented to you in the next few pages will help you get off to a good start for the coming year. Please keep this reference for future information needs regarding Pack policy and uniform information. Thank you.

To begin with, your son is a member of Pack 120, which is in the Sabine District, belonging to the Three Rivers Council, which encompasses Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, and Chambers Counties. The Pack is made up of Dens, which is a group of boys usually in the same grade as that of your son. Each Den has a specific numeral attached to it. Collectively, we are Cub Scouts, and are members of the National organization, the Boy Scouts of America.

All Packs have a Chartered Organization which acts as a ‘sponsor’, and ours is the First United Methodist Church located at 104 13th St (corner of 13^th St. and Nederland Ave).

The Pack is run by the registered BSA Adult Leaders of the Pack who make up the Pack Committee, which includes a Committee Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Event coordinators, Awards coordinators, Den leaders, Assistant Den Leaders, and others. All parents of a Cub Scout in Pack 120 are welcomed and encouraged to become a Committee Member. Our committee meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm at First United Methodist Church and is open to all parents of Scouts in Pack 120.

Den meetings are held two or three times per month at a time and location designated by your den leader.

Our Pack meetings are always held on one Tuesday of every month at First United Methodist Church Activity Center at 7:30pm.

Den Meetings
Pack Meetings
Fund Raisers
Uniforms

Den Meetings

Lots of Cub Scouting happens in the den. Please remember that your son’s Den Leader is a volunteer putting forth his or her time and effort to help your boy ‘do his best’ to earn his badges, participate in the fun, and gain all the positive values that the Cub Scout program offers. Please assist them in the following ways.

Ø        Please have your son to den meetings on time. Your den leaders have lots of activities planned and it is important to have the whole group together to begin the evening’s fun and projects.

Tiger Cubs must have an Adult Partner with them at all meetings, trips, etc. Enjoy the time together!

Ø        Bring required supplies to the den meeting. Please make sure your son has his handbook, and anything else he needs for the meeting before leaving the house.

Ø        Be an active parent. Everybody has some special abilities and ‘know how’ that can be of great help in matters relating to Cub Scouts. Please make sure you have completed the Parent Talent Survey Sheet and return it to your leader. In addition to the boys learning new skills from you, I promise that you will have a good time helping them.

Ø        Please pick up your son from den meetings on time. Your den leader has places to go and kids that they have to put to bed, too. Better yet, ask your den leader if they could use an extra pair of hands that night and stay. Not only will your help be appreciated, but also you can see what your son is working on.

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Pack Meetings

Whereas at weekly Den meetings the boys might do activities towards earning rank badges and awards, the monthly Pack meeting is where these awards are presented. It is an important part of the program, as it allows the boys to receive their recognition in front of the group as a whole, inspires the younger scouts to strive towards achieving future ranks, and brings everybody together for the big night!

At Pack meetings, the Cubmaster will ‘do their best’ to make sure that each Den has a chance to display that special craft they made, song they learned, skit they’ve rehearsed, or interesting place they visited. In addition, there might be a drawing, advancement ceremony, or other themed event planned for the evening.

      Please observe the followings guidelines in regards to Pack meetings.

Ø        Please accompany your son to his Pack meeting. Pack meetings are a family event - brothers, sisters, grandparents, but most of all, YOU! We require you there not only to help keep order at the meeting (things can get a bit rowdy), but also because in Scouting many awards are presented to the parent who then presents it to the Scout. Cub Scouts is a family program.

Ø        Please arrive to Pack meetings on time. Plan on arriving at least ten minutes early to recieve a ticket for a drawing, confer with your son’s Den leader about upcoming things, chat with friends, etc., as the meeting needs to begin on time. If your son is helping out as a member of a flag ceremony, or assisting with other Pack meeting activities, it is imperative to have him there on time. Thank you.

Ø        If your son has a uniform, the Pack meeting is definitely the place to wear it.
Class A - Shirts tucked in - looking sharp!

Most of all, we hope to make Pack meetings entertaining, enriching, and FUN!!!

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Fund Raisers

Throughout the year there will be various fund-raisers. Some of these might go to benefit the Pack for a trip, outing, or needed supplies, and some to benefit the Scout, Pack, and Three Rivers Council. As Cub Scouts, we will always try and make sure to emphasize the fun in fundraising. Thank you.

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Uniforms, Patches, and Accessories

Scouts in uniform are more conscious of their role in Cub Scouting, and feel a sense of pride and belonging when wearing one. A uniform provides a proper place for the display of badges earned and a way for him to ‘show the world’ that he has been rewarded for his achievements.

In addition, Scouts in uniform create a strong, positive, visible image in the community that helps to strengthen the important ties between the public and the Scouting organization.

Where to Buy

Uniforms, patches and accessories are available at the Hearn Scout Shop located at 4650 Cardinal Drive (corner of Fannett Rd and Hwy 69) in Beaumont. Their phone number is 842-0032, and they will be happy to assist you. The store is open from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday and 10am-3pm on Saturday.

In addition to uniforms, they carry everything you see in the Scout Catalog and then some. Enjoy the time spent there! Your son will love it! You can also shop online at www.scoutstuff.org.

Also, the Pack might have some ‘experienced’ uniforms for sale. Please see the Pack Secretary for details.

Shirts and Shorts or Pants

The main article of the uniform is the shirt, as it displays the rank of the Scout, and identifies him as belonging to a certain Den, Pack and Council. When purchasing a new uniform, remember that your son is growing and if, for example, he is now a newly signed up Wolf Cub, get an extra size or two larger, so he can wear it for his Bear year as well.

Pack 120 also has ‘Class B’ Pack T-shirts for sale for many of our outdoor activities.

Patches

In addition to the purchasing of a uniform, there will be many patches that need to be sewn on your son’s shirt. Please pay close attention as to where on the uniform these need to be placed. (Please refer to uniform insignia placement on the next page).

It is important that when your son receives a badge that is to be a part of his uniform, you affix it to his shirt as soon as possible. He earned it, and he deserves to have it displayed. Thank you.

A uniform is something that a Scout can help pay for himself by assigning him various chores around the house, or helping out with other home projects. Also, keep in mind that uniforms, Scout accessories, camping supplies, and other ‘Scout stuff’ make excellent birthday and holiday presents for your son or the Scouter in your family.

What to Buy

Tiger Cub Adult Partners (Parents)

♦       Orange Tiger Cub T-shirt

Tigers, Wolves and Bears

Minimum Requirements:

♦       Tiger, Wolf or Bear Handbook (please purchase handbook as soon as possible)

♦       Blue Cub Scout Shirt with U.S. flag –short sleeve

♦       Three Rivers Council Patch

♦       Pack 120 (red and white numerals)

♦       Your son’s Den Number Strip

♦       World Crest Emblem (purple patch with the fleur-de-lis symbol)

♦       Tiger (orange) Wolf (yellow) or Bear (blue) Cub Scout Neckerchief and Cub Scout Slide

♦       Official Tiger, Wolf or Bear Hat

♦       Cub Scout Web Belt And Buckle (These are designed to fit the Belt Loop awards that

       Scouts can earn)

Optional:

♦     Official Cub Scout Shorts or Pants

♦     Official Tiger (orange stripe) or Cub Scout (yellow stripe) Socks

Webelos

Minimum Requirements:

♦       Webelos Handbook (please purchase handbook as soon as possible)

♦       *Tan Boy Scout Shirt with U.S. Flag - [(short sleeve / long sleeve)]

♦       Three Rivers Council Patch

♦       Pack 120 (red and white numerals)

♦       Your Den Number Strip

♦       World Crest Emblem (purple patch with the fleur-de-lis symbol)

♦       Checkered Webelos Neckerchief and Webelos Slide

♦       Blue Shoulder Loops for tan shirt

♦       Official Webelos Hat

♦       Cub Scout Web Belt and Webelos Buckle (These are designed to fit the Belt Loop awards

that Scouts can earn. The Webelos / Boy Scout green belt is wider and Belt Loops must be

expanded to fit)

♦       Webelos Colors (optional) Activity Badge pins may be worn on the Webelos Hat or the

        Webelos Colors

Optional:

♦       Official Boy Scout Socks to match shirt worn

♦       Official Boy Scout Shorts or Pants

*Note: A Webelos Scout may wear either the Blue or Tan shirt. If you are just signing on as a Webelos, it is recommended to purchase the Tan uniform.

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