meetings boy scouts of america 1 rev. 6/6/12. the scouting month two or more den meetings with...
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The Scouting Month
• Two or more den meetings with leaders and/or adult partners
• One outing, activity, or camping experience (or Go See It for Tiger Cubs)
• Participation in the pack meeting
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Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide
• Most important resource for den leaders
• One-stop shop for planning den meetings
• Introduction to Cub Scouting and den leader responsibilities
• Den meeting plans for all ranks
• Pack meeting plans
• References and resources Boy Scouts of America
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Cub Scout Pack MeetingsOverview
• Before the Meeting• Gathering• Opening• Program• Recognition• Closing• After the Meeting
The Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide contains a
model pack meeting plan for each month!
The Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide contains a
model pack meeting plan for each month!
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Before the Meeting
• Room arrangements
• Materials and equipment
• Meeting agenda review
• Recognition review
• Put on a smile
• Get ready to have FUN!
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Opening
• Opening ceremony/prayer– Flag ceremony– Pledge of Allegiance
• Song (fun and active)
• Welcome and introductions (short and sweet)
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Program
• Tiger Cub and Cub Scout den skits and stunts
• Webelos den demonstrations• Games• Include as many boys as possible!• Involve parents and others, too• Organization is necessary• Be prepared
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Recognition
• Boys– Advancement– Special awards
• Leaders– Special thanks– Leader award presentation
• Attendance awards
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Closing
• Announcements– Keep them short– Important items only– Handouts for the other
items
• Closing ceremony– Cubmaster’s Minute– Flag ceremony, etc.
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After the Meeting
• Serve refreshments
• Clean up
• Start getting ready for the next meeting
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The Ideal Pack Meeting• Well-planned• Everyone participates• Exhibits• Proper uniforms• Pack meeting program is followed• Start and stop on time• Keep moving and limit
announcements• Focus on advancement• KISMIF
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Using the Den PlansTwo types of den meeting plans
are provided.A school year’s worth of plans:
◦ Focused on path to advancement.◦ Should be followed in order.◦ Assumes a September start and May
transition with continued summer activities.◦ Assumes two den meetings are held per
month.Additional for dens needing more
meetings:◦ Used in any order.◦ Focused on electives.
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Den Meetings
Overview – Similar to Pack Meeting Structure
• Before the Meeting• Gathering• Opening• Business Items• Activities• Closing• After the Meeting
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Before the Meeting
• Review and make final preparations.
– Consult the Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide.
– Review materials and preparation needed early and often.
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Gathering
• Have something for them to do:– Game
– Puzzle
– Magic
– Outdoor activity
– Supervision is important!
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Opening
• Opening ceremony of some type:– Flag ceremony (always)
– Cub Scout motto
– Song
– Den yell
– Prayer
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Business Items
• Character Connection for monthly Core Values
• Pack meeting preparation
• Prepare for special den activities
• Verify home assignment completion
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Activities
• Advancement and electives
• Defined in the Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide.
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Closing
• Awards and recognition• Reminders (upcoming events
and home assignments)
• Den leader’s minute• Brief closing ceremony• Cleanup
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After the Meeting
• Review this meeting.
• Plan/review the next meeting.
• Clean up.
• Relax.
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Great Den Meetings . . .• Are planned well in advance• Operate with shared leadership• Use the boys’ handbooks and Den &
Pack Meeting Resource Guide as the primary guides
• Follow the den meeting plans from the Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide
• Anticipate any behavior problems• Are FUN!
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Sample Closing CeremonyThe Living Circle
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(This is just one version of this ceremony.)
Each person grasps the extended left thumb of the person to the left, thus making a complete living circle handclasp. Meanwhile, the right hand of each is held high above the head in the Cub Scout Sign.
The living circle can be put into action by pumping the left hands up and down while all say:
"Ah-kay-la! We'll do our best!",
snapping into a circle of individual salutes at the word “best.”
• Leader Book• Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide• Leader How-To Book• Webelos Leader Guide• Scouting magazine• Boys’ Life• Guide to Safe Scouting• National Web sites
– www.myscouting.org– www.scouting.org– www.scoutingmagazine.org– www.scoutstuff.org– www.scoutparents.org
• Other books and pamphlets
National Cub Scouting Resources
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• Monmouth Council service center (Morganville)
• District and Unit Commissioner• District Executive and other support
staff• Scout Executive• Camping facilities (QHSR and FSR)• Program support• Fund-raising programs• Activities
Local Cub Scouting Resources
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• Roundtable– Monthly meeting– For all leaders and interested parents– Conducted by the district– Program ideas and fun
• Council Web site, newsletters, others
• Commissioner service
Local Information Sources
www.monmouthbsa.org
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• Training– Various online courses– Instructor-Led courses– Information posted on MCBSA
website
Local Information Sources
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• Pack trainer
• Other leaders
• Pack library
• Visit another den meeting
• Ask for advice
• Ask for help
Unit Information Sources
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So… did you do this?
• Learn the fundamentals of Cub Scouting
• Learn what Cub Scout leaders do
• Learn how to make Cub Scouting work
• Learn how to have fun with my den and pack
• Learn how to have successful den and pack meetings and activities
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• Cub Scouting is fun for everyone involved.
• The program is already designed for you.
• There is great value for the boys and adults.
• The program works if adults set the example.
• Every Scout deserves a trained leader!
Summary and Punch-Line
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