Cub Scouting is fun with a purpose. Pack 24 follow the rules and policies set by the national organization. Below you will find some information that is specific to our pack.

Each Cub Scout pack is sponsored by an organization. Our charter organization is the American Legion, Post 15.

Cub Scout Pack 24 is made up of first through fifth grade boys. Boys meet in small groups (dens) of 6 to 8 boys from the same grade. Each den has an adult leader. First graders are Tiger Cubs, second graders are Wolf Cubs, third graders are Bear Cubs, and fourth and fifth graders are Webelos. The Pack is a member of the Acadia District of the Evangeline Council. The Council has over 7,600 scouts, while the Acadia District has over 700 scouts in 36 units served by 270 adult volunteers( as of 12/31/02).

The Pack

The Pack is a group made up of several dens. The Pack includes not only the boys in those dens, but also their families, and their leaders. The Pack meets every month, September through May for a Pack meeting, with Cub Scouts, leaders, parents and other family members attending.    The Pack meeting is the climax of previous month’s den meetings and activities. It gives the dens something to look forward to and work toward. This is a chance to recognize the scouts, their parents, and their leaders for achievements. In addition to its regular meetings, the Pack sponsors certain special projects. These include community projects such as Food for Families, other activities such as a fishing trip, hockey game, family barbecue, camping trip, and a trip Blue Bayou Water Park and fun competitions like the Pinewood Derby.  Each year the activities may be different.

The Den

A Cub Scout Pack is divided into small groups called dens, which meet under the direction of adult Den Leaders

The den allows scouts to get to know each other better and engage in activities that would be difficult in Pack meetings. Den meeting activities are planned around monthly themes and include games, handicrafts, outdoor fun, and taking part in simple ceremonies and songs. Work on advancement requirements is included, but parents are vital helpers in completing requirements for advancement. The Den Leaders will ask for special assistance occasionally from parents (helping with a meeting, sharing a special skill, or providing a snack for the scouts)

Dens are organized by rank. Ranks are organized by grade and age. Keep in mind that grade is the primary determination for ranking and age is the backup.

The pack leadership consists of the Charted Organization Representative, the Pack Committee, the Pack Committee Chairman, Cubmaster, Den Leaders, and Den Leader Coaches. A leader must be a U.S. citizen at least 21 years of age, appointed by the chartered organization and registered as an adult leader of the BSA. All adult leaders must attend Youth Protection and Cub Scout Leader Basic Training, a one-day training course organized by the council.

The pack is run by the Pack Committee, which is headed by the Committee Chairman. In Pack 24, all adult leaders are committee members. The Committee meets once each month to plan pack meetings and other pack activities. A description of each leadership element follows.

Chartered Organization Representative

The chartered organization representative is the direct contact between the pack and the chartered organization. This individual is also the organization’s contact with the district committee and the local council. The chartered organization representative may become a member of the district committee and is a voting member of the council. The chartered organization representative’s responsibilities are to:

Pack Committee

The Pack Committee takes care of the administrative needs of the pack and is similar to a government cabinet. It is organized and chaired by the Pack Committee Chairperson. There are positions in the committee for treasurer, secretary, advancement chairman, and religious award coordinator. The Committee doesn’t "own" the pack; it is simply an administrative arm of the chartered organization. The committee is responsible for:

Pack Committee Chairperson

The Pack Committee Chairperson organizes and facilitates the running of the Pack committee. This person works with the Cubmaster to make sure that the responsibilities of the Pack Committee are being met and represents the Pack to the local council. The Pack Committee Chairperson is responsible for:

Cubmaster

The Cubmaster is actively involved with the scouts and leaders on a weekly basis. The Cubmaster is responsible for:

Den Leaders/Tiger Cub Den Coordinator

Den Leaders plan and organize den meetings and keep track of the scouts’ advancements. Den Leaders should try to engage the parents in the den meetings, both to make the Den Leader’s job easier and to increase the scouts’ enjoyment. The Cub Scout Den Leader is responsible for:

Den Chief

Must be an older Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Explorer who has been a Boy Scout. Preferably a former Cub Scout, ideally at least First Class rank. Selected by the senior patrol leader and Scoutmaster or Varsity Scout Coach or Explorer Advisor upon request by the Cubmaster. Approved by the Cubmaster and pack committee for recommendation to the den leader. Registered as a youth member of a troop, team, or post. The Cub Scout den chief's responsibilities are to:

Parents

Parents play an important role in Pack 24. The leaders will do their best to provide a quality program, but all the leaders are volunteers and have other obligations. We depend on parents to help maintain the excellent program we have established.

We ask every parent to help the pack in some capacity. You should do your share in organizing den meetings and working with the den leader of your son’s den. In addition, you should help with at least one pack activity a year (e.g. Pinewood Derby, Blue & Gold Dinner, or an outing). A parent should attend the pack meetings together with the Cub Scout.

Den Meetings

Den meetings are held weekly, at the homes of den leaders.  At least two adults are required to be present at all times.  In Pack 24, each den has a designated den leader. Den activities are for the scouts present. Parents are asked to understand that the scout’s siblings that attend can detract from the experience for the scout and take the leaders time away from their job. In addition, many activities are not age-appropriate for younger children. Parents may want to bring a quiet activity for siblings.

Each Den sets its’ own schedule for meetings. You should contact the Den Leader for your son’s grade level for the latest information on meeting times.

Pack meetings

The Pack meetings are held every month, September through May, on the third Thursday unless otherwise noted.. Pack meetings are for all the scouts of Pack 24. We expect a parent or the whole family to attend the pack meeting. When not announced differently, pack meetings are at the American Legion Hall on Hwy. 90 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.  Please arrive early so the meeting can start on time.  Check your calendar for any changes in date or time.

Pack meetings generally consist of awards ceremonies, group projects, skits or songs and announcements about Pack activities. There are many special events: family campouts, field trips, etc.

Committee Meetings

Leaders of Pack 24 meet monthly to discuss organizational matters, future events and exchange ideas. 

Roundtable

Roundtable is for the exchange of information and announcements for leaders of the whole district. Leaders are encouraged to attend roundtable. The Acadia District Roundtable meets the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at a location to be announced.

Scouts work their way through Cub Scouts doing activities that are fun and challenging. The activities are carefully chosen to be age-appropriate and emphasize learning by doing. They are designed to:

In addition to the activities that contribute to advancement in rank, the scouts can earn belt loops, pins and letters in the optional academic and athletic program. There is also a Religious Award Program, contact your den leader for more information.  The purpose of these awards is to encourage Scouts to try new activities and learn new skills. As in all activities in Cub Scouting, this is not meant to be a highly competitive program, instead the scouts are encouraged to "do their best".

First Grade

Cub Scouts joining as first graders enter the Tiger Cubs.   Tiger Cubs introduces boys and their adult partners to the excitement of Cub Scouting as they "Search, Discover, and Share" together.

Second Grade

Cub Scouts in the second grade or above begin advancement by earning the Bobcat Badge. As part of the Bobcat Badge requirements, they must learn the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, and the Cub Scout Motto.

In the second grade, Cub Scouts work toward the Wolf Badge, then toward a Gold Arrow Point and one or more Silver Arrow Points. To earn the Wolf badge, a boy must pass twelve achievements involving simple physical and mental skills. The requirements for these badges are found in the Wolf Cub Scout Book. Boys working towards their Wolf Badge are called Wolf Cubs.

Third Grade

In the third grade, Cub Scouts are called Bear Cubs and work toward the Bear Badge, after which they work toward earning a Gold Arrow Point and one or more Silver Arrow Points. There are 24 Bear achievements in 4 different categories. The Cub Scout must complete 12 of these to earn the Bear badge. The requirements for these badges are found in the Bear Cub Scout Book. Boys joining in the third grade must earn their Bobcat Badge before working towards the Bear Badge.

Fourth and Fifth Grade

The Webelos Program is a 2-year program for fourth and fifth graders. First, they earn their Bobcat if they have not done so in a previous year. Then in both years, they work toward earning Webelos Activity Pins in 20 different areas, arranged in 5 groups, and toward one of two different cloth Badges.

Fourth grade boys work toward the Webelos Badge. After earning the Webelos Badge, boys work toward Compass Point emblem and compass points by earning additional Activity Pins.

Fifth graders, after earning the Webelos Badge, earn the Arrow of Light. The Arrow of Light is the highest rank in Cub Scouts, and its badge is the only Cub Scout Badge that may be worn on a Boy Scout uniform.  The requirements for these badges are found in the Webelos Cub Scout Book.

Uniforms

There is one way all Scouts are alike. Whenever a Scout sees another Scout in uniform he knows he is like that person because both have committed to the principles of the Scout Promise and Scout Law. By wearing the uniform, Scouts and Leaders are taking an open stand for their convictions.

The scouts and leaders should wear their uniforms to all Pack meetings, den meetings, Roundtable, and outings. For activities like the parish cleanup, or camping activities that may cause damage to the uniform, we would like the boys to wear their official scout caps to identify them as scouts, however caps are optional. Scout t-shirts are available for sale were uniforms are sold. There is also a Pack T-shirt (available through the pack), which may be worn for such activities.

Scouts in Pack 24 buy their own uniform, including general patches. The pack provides advancement badges. Tiger cubs have an orange Tiger T-shirt. Wolf and Bear cubs use the blue Cub Scout uniform, while Webelos can choose whether to wear a blue Cub Scout uniform or tan Boy Scout uniform shirt. Pack 24 accepts any dark blue pants or shorts worn with the blue Cub Scout shirt.

Uniforms can be bought at the Evangeline Area Council Shop (337-235-8552) at 2266 S. College Road Ext., Suite E, Lafayette.  Consider giving outgrown (experienced) uniforms to new scouts after removing your scouts advancement badges.

Tiger Cub Uniform

Shirt: Official Tiger Cub Orange T-shirt.

Cap: (optional) Official Tiger Cub newly designed blue and orange cap. The hat is optional, but is the only hat that may be worn with the uniform.

Cub Scout Uniform

Shirt: Official Cub Scout dark blue shirt. The council patch, pack number, den number, and world scouting emblems need to be sewn on.

Neckerchiefs: Official Wolf Neckerchief is worn by second-graders. Official Bear Neckerchief is worn by third-graders. The neckerchief is rolled and placed either over or under the shirt collar.

Slide: Official gold metal slide with Cub Scout emblem or handmade neckerchief slides may be worn.

Belt: Official navy blue web belt with metal buckle and Cub Scout emblem.

Cap: (optional) Official Cub Scout baseball-style cap-navy with gold front panel and Cub Scout emblem. The hat is optional, but is the only hat that may be worn with the uniform.

Socks (optional): Official navy blue Cub Scout socks with gold tops.

Webelos Scout Uniform

The new Webelos Scout should purchase the tan/olive uniform similar to the one worn by Boy Scouts due to changes in the Webelos Badge.  The location of badges and insignia is the same for both uniforms. The tan/olive uniform is strongly encouraged. Boys who are growing out of their uniforms after the completion of third grade should replace their blue Cub Scout uniform with a tan/olive uniform.

Tan/Olive uniform: When the tan/olive uniform is chosen, official Boy Scout olive trousers or shorts, olive socks and official Boy Scout tan shirt with blue shoulder patches are worn.

Neckerchief: Official Webelos plaid neckerchief. The neckerchief is rolled and placed either over or under the shirt collar.

Slide: Official gold metal slide with Webelos emblem or handmade slides may be worn.

Belt: Official Scout  olive web belt with metal Webelos belt buckle.

Cap: (optional) Official Webelos baseball-style cap-navy blue with light blue front panel and Webelos emblem. The hat is optional, but is the only hat that may be worn with the uniform.

Optional Uniform pieces

The patch vest is not part of the official uniform. It can be worn by Cub and Webelos Scouts for the display of temporary and other patches that have been earned by the boy as a part of the Scouting experience. The patch vest should not be worn with the uniform for formal ceremonies or inspections.

Leader Uniform

All Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders wear the same uniform with colored shoulder loops. Blue loops indicate affiliation with a Cub Scout pack and red loops indicate affiliation with a Boy Scout troop.

Shirt: Official tan with blue shoulder epaulets. The council patch, pack number, den number, and world scouting emblems need to be sewn on.

Neck Wear: (optional) The adult uniform shirt may be worn with Cub Scout bolo tie or neckerchief of choice. The neckerchief is rolled and placed under the shirt collar with the top button open.

Belt: Official olive web belt or official leather belt.

Pants/Shorts: (optional) Official olive.

Socks: (optional) Official Boy Scout socks worn with shorts or pants. Olive with red top.

Hat: (optional) Blue and gold visored cap with the Cub Scout emblem embroidered in gold. Blue Webelos visored cap for Webelos leaders.

Parents must buy their boys the Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos books as needed. Handbooks can be bought at the Evangeline Area Council                                           Shop (337-235-8552) at 2266 S. College Road Ext., Suite E, Lafayette.. The parents and the leaders track the scout’s progress by writing in the books. We recommend that parents read the books for their child’s age group cover-to-cover and follow the boy’s progress carefully. Every handbook includes a parent guide.

For new scouts, the 2003-2004 registration fee is $15.40* per boy ( 16 months ).  Boys Life magazine, which is optional but recommended, is an additional $14.40** ( 16 months )for a first time subscription.  Pack 24 pays the registration fees for its adult leaders. The adult registration includes a subscription to Scouter.

Dues of $0.50 per Den meeting are collected to defer expenses.

*   the registration fee for existing Cub Scouts of Pack 24 is $11.00
** annual renewal of Boys Life magazine is $10.80

Fund Raising

Pack 24 has two main fund raising projects during the year.   In the first half of the year it is the Popcorn Sale.  In the second half of the year it is the Jambalaya sale.  Pack 24 tries to keep the cost of scouting at a minimum so that money doesn't prevent anyone from scouting.  We accomplish this by having a few fund raisers.

There are some basic cost that the family is responsible for such as registration fees, uniform, subscription to Boys Life magazine and other items.  The cost of advancement and most of the awards are paid for by the pack which is a substantial cost of the program.  Based on the success of our fund raisers, the Pack Committee considers paying all or some of the cost of special events based on the "benefit to all" guideline.  This simple guideline states that if all of the scouts from Pack 24 have access to or can benefit from an event or a program where there is a cost, the Pack Committee will consider paying all or some those cost after the mandatory budget items are considered.  Some of the events include Cub Adventure, hockey game and a year end trip.

This is why it is important that all scouts and their families participate in our fund raising activities.  It would not be fair to benefit from the pack without properly supporting the pack.    

Use of Knives by Cub Scouts

To earn the right to carry a pocketknife at Cub Scout functions, the scouts must be in third grade and have earned the Whittling Chip by completing the Shavings and Chips Achievement 19 in the Bear Cub Scout Book. Please don’t give the boys knives until they meet these requirements.

In return for the privilege of carrying a pocketknife at Cub Scout functions only, the Cub must understand the rules for safe use of a pocketknife and handle his pocketknife with care. Failure to follow the guidelines will result in suspension of the carrying privilege.

BSA guidelines provide that the knife must be a folding knife with a blade shorter than the palm of the boy’s hand.

Inappropriate Behavior

The goal of the adult leaders is to have a safe, fun Pack program for the Scouts. The adult leaders have the right to intervene in any situation that they deem unsafe. If a Scout is unwilling to abide by the requirements of the adult leaders in charge, they may require a parent to come get the Scout.

Camping Guidelines

Pack 24 tries to make two camping trips per year, Cub Adventure in the fall and a Pack campout in the spring. The scout and his entire family are encouraged to attend. The Boy Scouts of America has established the guidelines for its member's participation in camping activities.

A Cub Scout may participate in overnight camping when supervised by his mother or father. If a parent cannot attend, the boy's family must make arrangements for another adult relative to be a substitute for a parent at the campout. It is essential that each Scout be under the supervision of an adult. Cub Scouts are limited to boy-parent excursions or program-managed family camping designed for the entire family.

When staying in tents, no youth will stay in the tent of an adult other than his or her parent or guardian. There are exceptions for Webelos Scouts at approved outings.

Transportation

Seat belts are required for all occupants. All drivers must have a valid driver’s license that has not been suspended or revoked for any reason. Passenger cars or station wagons may be used for transporting passengers, but passengers should not ride on the rear deck of station wagons. Trucks may not be used for transporting passengers except in the cab. All vehicles must be covered by automobile liability insurance with limits that meet or exceed requirements of the state in which the vehicle is licensed. Do not exceed the speed limit.

If the vehicle to be used is designed to carry more than 15 persons, including the driver, the driver must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL). An adult leader must be in charge and accompany the group. The driver must be currently licensed and at least 18 years of age.

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