Primary Goal of
Pack 50
The primary goal of Cub Scout
Pack 50 is to allow boys in our area to join and participate in the Cub
Scout program. To the best of our ability, our Pack will serve boys of
all religious faiths, all ethnic backgrounds, of all abilities and of all
circumstances.
Policies and Expectations
Parent Participation
Each parent of a Cub Scout is
expected to help out with the Pack in some way. Parents may assume a
leadership role (such as a Den Leader or Committee member) or may help out
in a Pack activity (such as popcorn pickup, food bag distribution or
recruitment).
Scout Participation in Fund Raising
Each Cub Scout shall support
our Pack by participating in our fund raising activity. Fund raising helps
in keeping dues to a minimum and is used to fund Pack activities (trips
and camping trips), refreshments, handbooks, neckerchiefs, awards and
pinewood derby and rain gutter regatta kits.
Dues for Joining Pack 50
The dues for joining Cub Scout
Pack 50 are decided by the Pack committee and are used primarily to pay
Council registration fees and to fund Pack activities. Pack 50 will waive
annual dues for any family unable to afford payment of dues.
Uniforms
All Cub Scouts and leaders wear their uniform at all Den and Pack
meetings.
Parents Invited to Attend Meetings
Parents are invited to attend
all Den meetings, Pack meetings, committee meetings, roundtables and other
special events or trips.
Members Receive No Pay
Members of Pack 50 receive no
pay for their efforts. The Pack committee can reimburse leaders, parents
and others for actual costs incurred through various volunteer activities.
Purchase / Replacement of Awards
The Pack will supply all
original awards and advancements. If lost, it is the responsibility of the
parent (s) to replace the lost item. Should the parent request the Pack to
replace a lost item, the parent shall prepay for said replacement.
Cub Scout Behavior
Cub Scouts are expected to
act in a manner becoming of Scouts while participating in all scout
activities.
No Alcohol
No alcoholic beverages shall be
present or consumed during any
scout activity. At no time may any adult be under the influence of alcohol
while participating in Pack activities or while transporting any Pack
member in a vehicle. No tobacco products may be consumed during any Pack
activity.
All Leaders Registered
All Leaders must be registered
in accordance with Boy Scouts of America's policies and procedures. Pack
leaders are expected to complete Youth Protection training and training
relevant to their position.
Two Adults at Every Meeting
All meetings and activities
attended by scouts require the presence of two adults. If fewer than two
adults are present, the meeting or activity must be ended.
Open Records
Pack 50 financial, attendance
and advancement records shall be available to any Pack member.
Parental Disclosure of Health
Information
It is the responsibility of
the parent (s) to notify Den and/or Pack leaders, as may be needed, of any
health issues their Cub Scout(s) may have.
Changing Goals, Policies, Rules
Pack
goals, policies and rules will be reviewed annually at the October Pack
committee meeting. At any time, any member of the Pack may request an
addition or review of a rule, goal or policy. The Pack committee shall
review requests at the next Pack committee meeting.
All Policies and Rules Subordinate
All goals, policies and rules
of Cub Scout Pack 50 are in accordance with the goals, policies and rules
of the Boy Scouts of America National Council.
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