This information is designed for families new to Scouting or new to Pack 186. We hope this sheet answers some of the questions you may have. Please fell free to contact any volunteer for more information.
Registration
The Pack Registration fee includes a book and neckerchief as well as the basic uniform patches (pack #, den #, the western council patch,the purple world crest.)
Uniforms
You will need to purchase a uniform shirt, hat, and belt. This and other optional uniform accessories are available at http://www.scoutstuff.org/bsasupply/and the Scout Store is off 6th and Simms in Denver. Patches go in specific areas of the uniform shirt and are shown at http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/images/pdfs/34282.pdf You can sew them on or use patch adhesive,also available at ScoutStuff.org.
How we are organized
Our Pack 186 is organized by Dens
Tiger Cubs 1st Grade
Wolf Cubs 2nd Grade
Bear Cubs 3rd Grade
Webelos 4th Grade
Arrow of Light 5th Grade
Meetings
Den meetings are typically held weekly or twice a month, generally in the early evening. Exact meeting times are chosen by each den to suit their individual needs. It is at these meetings that scouts work towards earning their Tiger/Wolf/Bear/Webelos advancement patch. Your scout’s book will outline the achievements needed to earn that badge. A parent is often expected to attend with their scout.
Pack meetings are held once a month and are attended by all the Dens. Generally the Pack meetings are held at Summit Cove Elementary on the 1st Monday of every month. Pack meetings allow the boys to share what they’ have learned, receive awards and recognition, and participate in fun activities such as den cheers, songs and skits.A parent is expected to attend with their scout. Packs don’t formally meet in the summer butthere are summer activities planned, such as scout camps. Den’s may or may not choose to meet duringthe summer months.
Fundraising
In order to provide all the awards Scouts earn we mustfundraise for our Pack. We sell popcornin the fall and we have 2 Elk’s Lodge Breakfasts every year. Each family is required to help withfundraising. More details regarding thefundraising requirements will be given out in the fall.
BeltLoops and Academic Pins
These items can be earned either at Den Meetings or athome. Learn how your scout can earn beltloops and academic pins at www.scouting.org/scoutsource/cubscouts/cubscouts/uniformsandawards/sanda.aspx. Belt loops and pins earned by your scout areawarded at pack meetings.
Leadership
Our leadership consists of 100% adult volunteers dedicated to your boys; most of which aremothers and fathers. Come Volunteer!
Pack 186, Summit County, CO
Cubmaster: Sean Butson, (970) 468-1339 sean@dc-cm.com
PackCommittee Chair: John Chambers