Cubmaster's Corner

Cubmaster Message

Welcome:

Welcome to Pack 794 were our boys are prepared for life.  We are so glad you are here. We are happy to have you and your boy be a part of our pack and look forward to having a lot of fun together. Boy Scout Troop 794 of MHC meets in the same building at the same time.  We both follow the leadership guidelines of our chartering organization, Missions Hills Church and have both been part of the Christian children’s ministry there for 25 years.  All are welcome here.  Being inclusive is key to the scouting program.  Our members worship at different churches in the area and come from different backgrounds.  We also follow the Youth Protection Policies of BSA.  We love your kids too and want to make sure they are safe. For more information, please visit: www.bsapack794.org

Your role as a parent: 

We welcome you and thank you for furthering your commitment to your scout’s development with regard to character, spiritual growth, physical abilities, academic success, & more. Parent Participation is required.  A consistent partner, guardian or mentor must attend meetings and other events because your involvement leads directly to his success and fun with you by his side to share it all, have fun, make memories and grow closer!  

Volunteers run our pack & we need every parent partner to be a helper and have some small investment in the pack.  Help us make your boy’s time as a scout a fun & memorable experience for both of you. Please turn in a talent survey to the den leader. 

Advancement: You are Akela!

You will be his Akelia and sign off his work when you feel he is ready. You will have a great time together and grow closer.  In "The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling, Akela was the leader of the wolf pack. You are the leader of the pack! You get to do all the activities with your Boy. You get to decide the pace, duration and how much is expected of your boy. You know them best and how hard you can work while keeping it fun. Most Cub Scout assignments are about doing the task together not being tested. Remember to keep it simple and make it fun!

Now here is the best part. When you do it together you get to sign them off immediately! Immediate praise and affirmation is important so celebrate each one together and use the handshake. Let them now how proud you are and how much you love them. They will love the time they get to spend with you. I have done a lot of these things with my son and my daughter together. She has got a lot out of it too. It just helps me be a better parent.

Work closely with your den leader to make sure that your son is earning awards for all of his fun work. Many sports and other family activities your child participates in qualify your son for scout awards.  Read through your son’s scout book & access this link (http://www.usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/a-sindex.asp) for detailed information on how your son can earn awards both individually &with his den.

Leadership: 

I want to invite all of you to participate not just because it is good for the kids but as leaders and parents we get so much out of it. Leadership is an entire pie and I want to share a slice with all of you. All we ask is that you do your best.  I realize that being a good parent is one of the most important jobs I have in life. Cub Scouts had an unexpected effect on me when I realized how it was helping me to become a better parent. I have become more aware of and taken advantage of opportunities that have come up with my son and daughter. I feel more fulfilled, positive and energized for other things and people in my life like marriage, family and work. I think of the purpose that Rick Warren talked about as well as keeping a balance to life. When we are doing the right thing we get filled. If this is for you, come and get filled with

Youth Protection: 

Parent partners must read parent introduction youth protection segment at the beginning of each handbook. You need to review highlights this with your Scout as it is part of his requirements.   Try to keep it to 15 minutes.  You also need to take the 20 min. Youth Protection Training Online Module @www.my.scouting.org.  Please send us a PDF of the confirmation when you are done for the Pack's records. It is easy and a great reminder of things we need to do.

Uniforms:

Uniforms can be purchased at the Denver Scout Shop at 10455 West 6th Avenue, Denver, 80215. They will need a uniform shirt.  The blue one can be worn for Tiger, Wolf,  Bear, and Webelos.  When they earn the Webelos rank they will need a khaki uniform to put it on.  It is nice if they can earn the right to wear the kaki uniform in this way.  If joining as a Webelos scout, it if fine to buy kaki.  Lions wear a T Shirt that we have.  The uniform shirt is to be worn to all Pack meetings, Den meetings, School on the day of meetings, Church and in Public.  A “Class B”or athletic scouting T-shirt will be available for $15 and is great under the uniform. This shirt can be worn alone for outdoor events such as hiking or camping once we arrive at the event. Full details about our Pack's uniform requirements can be found here.

Thank you so much for joining us! We‘re looking forward to an exciting, fun year!!