Cub Scout Pack

Chartered by:

Kiwanis Club of Highline

Burien, Washington

Affiliated with:

Aquila District

Chief Seattle Council

Boy Scouts of America

Parent Handbook

2011 – 2012

Welcome to Cub Scout Pack 377 of Burien, Washington. Our pack is comprised of boys from the Burien, NormandyPark, and Des Moines area. Our Charter organization is Kiwanis Club of Highline, located in Burien, Washington. Cub Scout Pack 377 is a member of the Aquila District in the Chief Seattle Council of Washington State.

You are joining a group of boys who share your interests in the outdoors, adventure, and learning. As a Scout you will get the opportunity to acquire new skills, and you will be recognized and rewarded for what you have accomplished. You will have the opportunity to learn leadership, organizational, and other skills that will help you later in life.

Cub scouting is a character-building institution that embraces the values of citizenship, compassion, cooperation, courage, faith, health and fitness, honesty, perseverance, positive attitude, resourcefulness, respect and responsibility. These are known as the “12 Core Values of Scouting”. Cub scouting as a program is a year-round, family oriented part of Boy Scouts for boys who are in 1stthrough 5thgrades, or have reached the ages of 6 through 11 years old.

Our purpose is to provide “Fun with a Purpose” for all boys, regardless of race, religion or family structure and we hold to the rules and regulations of the Boy Scouts of America national organization. For more information about the national organization go to

If you are new to scouting, or it’s been a while since you’ve been involved in a scout group, you might have some questions. Hopefully this handbook and any of our following leaders or experienced parents will be able to ease your fears and answer those questions.

2011 - 2012 Pack 377 Leadership Team Contact Information
Position & Name / Phone Number / Cell Number / Email
Committee Chair - Kathy Weir / 206-901-9069 / 206-817-1331 /
Cubmaster - Steve Reagin / 206-444-5292 /
Asst. Cubmaster - OPEN
Treasurer/Finance - Kathy Weir / 206-901-9069 / 206-817-1331 /
Treasurer/Finance - Gwen Benedict / 206-248-0338 / 971-533-5246 /
Secretary - Lisa Corner / 206-246-5607 /
Membership Coordinator - Lisa Corner / 206-246-5607 /
Pack Trainer - Matt Driscoll / 206-878-4614 /
Pack Newsletter - Jennifer Fichamba /
Camping Chair - OPEN
Den 2 Webelos 2 - Daniel Thomas / 206-429-2928 /
Den 3 Webelos 1 - Jeremy Gonzales /
Den 4 Bears - Kathy Weir / 206-901-9069 / 206-817-1331 /
Den 5 - Wolf - Jena Liao / 206-246-5820 /
Den 6 Wolf - Denise Vaughan / 206-462-8325 /
Den 7 Webelos 1 - Brock Wuth / 206-243-2283 /
Den 8 Tigers - Pat Osborn / 206-242-1836 /

Who is in Charge?

Committee Chair:Oversees Pack committee operation and program planning. Maintains Pack records.

Cubmaster:Seen as the “Leader” of the Pack, the Cubmaster performs several duties in the Pack such as being the Master of Ceremonies at Pack Meetings, planning the monthly Pack Meetings, and other pack activities.

Assistant Cubmaster:Helps with Pack Meetings; assists with training new and existing leaders; works with scouts on Flag Ceremonies. There may be more than one Assistant Cubmaster, depending on need.

Den Leader:Leads a group of 5 to 8 (sometimes more) boys in a den of Tiger, Wolf, Bear or Webelos group; usually a parent of one of the boys in the den.

Assistant Den Leader:Assists the Den Leader and parents in the den.

Committee Member:Any adult who has completed an “Adult Leader Registration” through BSA; usually a parent or adult who does not have another Leader position.

Treasurer/Finance:Manages Pack Checking account; works with advancement, activity and camping committees to disburse funds as needed.

Training

All leaders must complete Youth Protection Training, New Leader’s Essential and Leader Specific Training Courses to be a certified leader. We strongly encourage all parents to participate in available training opportunities as well. All courses are available online at

Volunteer Opportunities

There are a variety of other positions available that help the Pack flow smoothly and

create energy and fun for the scouts and families. Please see a leader or committee member about what job you would like to do. These positions include (but are not certainly limited to):

Webelos to Scout CoordinatorRecruitment

Camping CoordinatorNew Scout/Family Information

Awards/AdvancementsWebsite Chair

Popcorn KernelScouting for Food

Blue and Gold BanquetPhotographer

Outing ChairCommunity Service

Pack ActivitiesPinewood Derby

News and InformationThank You Note Chair

Membership Chair

What is a Pack?

A Cub Scout Pack is a group of boys ages 6 to 11 or in grades 1st through 5th that observe the Scout Oath and Motto while working on the “10 Purposes of Cub Scouting”:

1.Character Development6.Respectful Relationship

2.Spiritual Growth7.Personal Achievement

3.Good Citizenship8.Friendly Service

4.Sportsmanship and Fitness9.Fun and Adventure

5.Family Understanding10.Preparation for Boy Scouts

Pack meetings will usually take placethe firstWednesday of every month at GregoryHeights located at 16201 16th Avenue SW, Burien (November, December, February, March, April, May). The one exception will be the September Pack Meeting which will be held the last Thursday of the month at CampSchoenwald located at 16030 Sylvester Road SW, Burien. The Pack will also have monthly outings that will take place on selected Saturday’s throughout the year.

What is a Den?

Cub Scouts are separated into smaller groups according to their age/grade level. Each den has a number and works from their appropriate handbook, specifically designed for their age group. Boys will work toward rank advancement by completing a defined number of achievements in their handbook. They will work together in their Den with their leader, parents, family and other people to complete these activities at Den meetings.

Den meetings are usually held bi-weekly; your den leader will schedule the date and location. The den meetings are help either at CampSchoenwald (see location above) or the Boy Scout Cabin. Following are directions to the cabin: west on 152nd, left on 21st Avenue SW, right on 159th Street SW, right on 23rd Avenue SW, the road will loop around and turn into 25th Avenue SW, pass by 29th Place SW – continue a short block until the road curves to the left. If you need a map, the address for the caretaker across the street from the cabin is 2933 SW 164th Place, Burien.

Lots of Cub Scouting happens in the Den. Please remember that your son’s Den Leader is a volunteerputting 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 the Den Leader any way you can. Also, please make sure your son has his handbook and anything else he needs for the meeting before leaving the house.

Boys in the Tiger Cub Den must have an Adult Partner with them at all meetings, trips, etc.

Tiger Cub7 years old/ 1st GradeWebelos Yr. 110 years old/4th Grade

Wolf Cub8 years old/2nd GradeWebelos Yr. 211 years old/5th Grade

Bear Cub9 years old/3rd Grade

What is Expected of Parents and Adults?

When joining Pack 377, each parent or adult family member agrees to support their son in the following ways. See that he has the proper uniform and handbook; assist him in attending Den meetings and monthly Pack meetings. Work with him to complete the achievements for his rank award. Return information forms and permission slips as required. Support his Den leader as a resource person or substitute as asked. Agree to serve in some leadership capacity as called upon. Provide input to the Den Leader or Pack leadership with regard to Den or Pack programming. Parent volunteers are always needed. Each family must have an adult member support the operation of the pack by having a job in either a leadership position, chair position or support position. Remember, Cub Scout Packs do not exist without volunteer leadership.

What are the Fees?

Annual pack membership fees are $60.00 for each scout. There are several ways to pay the membership fees, due at the September parent meeting. Please review our Dues and Registration sheet called “Pack 377 Membership Form” for more information. If joining later in the year, annual membership fees will be adjusted.

What about Fundraisers?

Our most important fundraiser is our Popcorn that we sell in the fall. This fundraiser will finance most of our activities for the year. There may be other fundraisers as necessary during the year though. Some of these might go to benefit the Pack for a trip, outing, or needed supplies, and some to benefit the Scout, Pack, and Chief Seattle Council. As Cub Scouts, we will always try and make sure to emphasize the fun in fundraising.

What about Uniforms?

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.

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.

Where to buy Uniforms

Uniforms, patches and accessories are available at Puget Sound Scout Shop and they will be happy to assist you. In addition to uniforms, they carry everything a Scout might need. In addition to Puget Sound Scout Shop, The Children’s Bookshop in Kent carries uniforms and handbooks only.

Puget Sound Scout Shop – SeattleChildren’s Bookshop – Kent

3120 Rainier Ave South225 Meeker St.

P.O. Box 440408Kent, WA98032

Seattle, WA98114Phone: 253-852-0383

Phone: 206-721-5945Fax: 2538508069

Fax: 206-721-5119Hours:

Hours:Mon. – Sun.: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Mon. – Fri.: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sat.: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday

Shirts

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. If cost is an object, many of the large discount stores sell shorts/pants in colors that closely resemble those of the official uniform.

Patches

In addition to the purchasing of a uniform, there will be many patches that need to be put 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). Sewing is one option for the badges and the other is Badge Magic. Badge Magic is available at the Scout Shop; it is a sheet of adhesive material cut into shapes of the most popular uniform emblems, numbers, and badges – peel the backing and attach directly to the uniform.

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

What to Buy

Tigers, Wolves and Bears

  • Blue Cub Scout Shirt with U.S. Flag – short sleeve works best (can wear other long sleeved shirt underneath)
  • Chief Seattle Council Patch
  • Pack 377 (red and white numerals)
  • Your son’s Den number strip
  • World Crest Emblem (purple patch with the fleur-de-lis symbol)
  • Official Tiger, Wolf or Bear Hat (optional)
  • Cub Scout Web Belt and Buckle (These are designed to fit the Belt Loop awards that Scouts can earn) (Optional)

Webelos

  • Tan Boy Scout Shirt with U.S. Flag – (short sleeve/long sleeve)*
  • Chief Seattle Council Patch
  • Pack 377 (red and white numerals)
  • Your Den number strip
  • World Crest Emblem (purple patch with the fleur-de-lis symbol)
  • Blue shoulder loops for tan shirt
  • Official Webelos Hat (optional)
  • 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) (Optional)
  • Webelos Colors (Optional) Activity Badge pins may be worn on the Webelos Hat or the Webelos Colors
  • Official Boy Scout Socks to match shirt worn (Optional)
  • Official Boy Scout Shorts/Pants (Optional)

*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.

Uniform Insignia Guide

Right Shoulder

Left Shoulder

Front View

A Brief Summary of Scouting and the Cub Scout Program

Scouting has been around a long time. The Boy Scouts of America was founded in 1910, and became federally chartered with the United States in 1916. Cub Scouts came into being in 1930. Millions of boys have worn the uniform, cooked over an open fire at a campsite, earned their Bobcat, raced their Pinewood Derby cars, worked on service projects, and made new friends under the umbrella of Scouting. Flowing underneath all this fun and excitement is a character-building program that encourages making good ethical choices, family strengthening, physical fitness, and citizenship skills in the lives of our boys.

Scouting utilizes an advancement system that requires a boy to “do his best” to fulfill and complete the requirements outlined in this handbook so that he may earn his rank badge. After receiving his badge, these Scouts can go on to earn other awards by completing a series of electives. Please keep in mind that although there are lots of awards and recognitions in Scouting, Pack 377 will strive towards the end that these are earned through significant, meaningful methods that your son will remember for a long time.

At the Tiger, Wolf, Bear ranks, Cub Scouting centers on monthly themes that have lots of appeal to boys at this age. During Den meetings, the boys will be playing games, building craft projects, learning songs, etc. relating to this theme. In doing so, these boys will be improving on different skills as they learn to get along with others, become more resourceful, and participate in new activities.

At the Webelos level, in lieu of the monthly theme, the boys are introduced to several diverse Activity Badges and within the framework of the Webelos den, they work on completing these badges. If you’ll notice, there are Webelos 1’s (4th graders) and Webelos 2’s (5th graders). At the first level, after earning their Webelos badge, Webelos 1’s continue to earn additional Activity Badges and gain new knowledge and skills in these areas. The Webelos 2’s, though may be still earning Activity Badges, also begin focusing on completing other requirements for their Arrow of Light Award and will be conducting activities with other Boy Scouts.

Pack 377 follows a “Scout Year” of September to June and upon nearing the end of the school term, all the boys “crossover” into the next rank. During the summer, Den meeting work on achievements may be suspended as the Pack will meet monthly at fun outings such as a fishing derby, hiking, family camping, or a Pack swim, etc. that goes toward earning their Summertime Award pin.

There are many, many events offered in Scouting. In addition to the events at Den meetings, Pack 377 will have family camping trips, a Pinewood Derby race, bowling and marble tournaments and much more.

Thank you for taking the time to go over this handbook with your new Cub Scout! With your help, this will be an exciting, rewarding experience for you, your son, your family, and your Pack.

We’re glad you’ve joined us! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.

The Boy Scout Law

A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent.

Cub Scout Motto

“DO YOUR BEST”

The Law of the PackThe Cub Scout Promise

“The Cub Scout follows Akela.“I ______promise to do my best

The Cub Scout helps the Pack go.To do my duty to God and my country

The Pack helps the Cub Scout grow.To help other people, and

The Cub Scout gives goodwill.”To obey the Law of the Pack”

Useful Websites

Pack Website

Aquila District

Chief Seattle Council

Boy Scouts of America

Academics & Sports Programs