Pack 172 Stratford Cub Scouts · Pack 172 Parent Handbook | 2017-2018 Scout Year First Edition...

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Fellow Scouters, Cub Scouts and Scout Parents, If you are new to Pack 172, welcome to our Pack! If you are a returning parent, welcome back for another year of scouting fun and adventure! The attached package of information will help answer many questions about Cub Scouting in general and Pack 172 in particular. This information will make you an informed Scout Parent and help your son make the most of his Cub Scouting experience. I ask that you please take 5 minutes to read this information, even if you are veteran of the Pack. We have included a lot of useful information and I am confident that you will learn something new. Having each of you read this will also help to avoid confusion and help to reduce many of the questions you might otherwise have. We also want to alert you that the Pack registration fee will be $48.00. This includes a $24.00 Council Operations fee and a $24.00 BSA Registration Fee. There is an additional $12.00 charge for a subscription to Boys Life Magazine. Boys Life is not required but highly recommended. If you wish to include a subscription your son’s registration will then total $60.00. If your son is already a member of the Pack there is no need to fill out an application, simply return the paperwork you should have already received with appropriate payment by September 6. All checks should be made to Pack 172 or we can take your payment via credit card. The reduction in our registration fee is intended to allow the implementation of our den dues. The Pack retains none of this registration money. New this year is our monthly dues. Paying monthly dues is a return to Cub Scouting tradition. The primary purpose of monthly dues is to teach our Cub Scouts a lesson in responsibility. By them having to remember dues and earning the money themselves at home the learn the value and importance of the money you pay to fund their scouting adventures. Ultimately, the purpose of dues is to help offset the cost of supplies (crafts & the like) that the Pack pays out for your boys to get the most from their Cub Scout experience. Monthly dues are $5 and will be collected by Den Leaders at the first den meeting each month. Also new this year is the attached BSA Medical Form that is required. The form is attached to this packet and required for all BSA events under a 72-hour duration. This form will be collected at our first den meeting in September and retained by the Cubmaster or special event leader in a small locked box to ensure the privacy and safety of the information. IF you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

It is also our goal this year to discount pack functions for the scouts as much as possible. We believe that doing so will increase participation and enjoyment for the scouts. In addition to providing funding to run the pack, our fundraisers will also help us supplement these costs. In order to do so we ask that you “DO YOUR BEST” and sell as much popcorn as possible when the time comes.

Hopefully you have found value and continued to visit and use our Packs website found at http://www.pack172.com. It is our intent to continue using this site as a convenient form of communication to you. Our plan is to keep it current with information regarding Den Schedules, Pack Schedules, Upcoming Events and Event Pictures. Please visit the site regularly. As with everything in our Pack, we value your opinion. If you have a suggestion on something we could add that would be of value to you, please bring it to our attention.

We have several open positions in the Pack in both active and behind the scenes roles.

Some of the positions open include running our fundraisers or a special event, committee positions and our pack photographer. IF you are interested in any of these positions, please let me know.

Our first Pack Meeting will be held on Wednesday August 30th at 6:15. The leadership team will be hosting a MANDATORY Pack Parents Meeting prior to the start of our scout year in order to address some logistics and business topics. This meeting is scheduled to start at 6:15 sharp. The meeting will “get everyone on the same page” and make you aware of some important issues facing the pack. I ask that you please make every effort to attend this meeting, and thank you in advance for your participation.

Once again, the entire Leadership Team and Pack Committee are very proud of having achieved the Gold Level in the “Journey to Excellence” last year. We are confident that the program put in place this year will once again allow us to maintain this high level of Unit Quality. We also have the intention of having the Pack earn the National Summertime Pack Award and have as many of our dens as possible earn the National Den Award. Please get involved and help all of our boys to Have Fun with a Purpose. As always, we will “Do Our Best” and expect the same from each of you and your Scout. Let’s make the pack’s 76th year an awesome one and let us have A GREAT YEAR WORKING TOGETHER! Yours in Scouting Patrick J Hughes Cubmaster

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Welcome!

If you are new to Cub Scouting, please feel free to be a little confused at first! We all were a little confused at first too! We like to think of our Pack as a big family. After you have been with us for a little while, you will start to feel right at home! As a new family to either Cub Scouting or to our Pack, you will have lots of questions. The contents of this handbook will try and help answer some of those questions. Some of the things that you will find in this handbook are: • Guiding principles of Cub Scouting • Description of how we are organized • Overview of leadership positions • Highlights of our events and programs If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. Your Partner in Scouting, Cub Scout Pack 172


Guiding Principles

Boy Scouts of America Mission Statement The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Boy Scout Oath On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

Boy Scout Law A Scout is: Trustworthy Loyal Helpful Friendly Courteous Kind Obedient Cheerful Thrifty Brave Clean Reverent

Cub Scout Motto – Do Your Best Doing your best is one of the most important things for the Cub Scout to learn. Boys often become so interested in winning that they fail to see the importance of doing the best they can at everything. One boy’s best might be quite different from another boy’s best. Help the boys see that no one can find fault with them if they always do their best.

What is Cub Scouting? Since 1930, the Boy Scouts of America has helped younger boys through Cub Scouting. Cub Scouting is a year-round family-oriented part of the BSA program for boys who are in the first through fifth grade. Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the 10 purposes of Cub Scouting.

The Purposes of Cub Scouting 1. Character Development 2. Spiritual Growth 3. Good Citizenship 4. Sportsmanship and Fitness 5. Family Understanding 6. Respectful Relationships 7. Personal Achievement 8. Friendly Service 9. Fun and Adventure 10. Preparation for Boy Scouts


The Methods of Cub Scouting Cub Scouting uses seven specific methods to achieve Scouting’s aims of helping boys and young adults build character, train in the responsibilities of citizenship and develop personal fitness. The program incorporates all these methods. The seven methods of Cub Scouting are:

1. Living the Ideals Cub Scouting’s values are embedded in the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, the Cub Scout motto, and the Cub Scout sign, handshake, and salute. These practices help establish and reinforce the program’s values in boys and the leaders who guide them.

2. Belonging to a Den The den—a group of six to eight boys who are about the same age—is the place where Cub Scouting starts. In the den, Cub Scouts develop new skills and interests, they practice sportsmanship and good citizenship, and they learn to do their best, not just for themselves but for the den as well.

3. Using Advancement Recognition is important to boys. The advancement plan provides fun for the boys, gives them a sense of personal achievement as they earn badges, and strengthens family understanding as adult family members and their den leader work with boys on advancement projects.

4. Involving Family and Home Whether a Cub Scout lives with two parents or one, a foster family, or other relatives, his family is an important part of Cub Scouting. Parents and adult family members provide leadership and support for Cub Scouting and help ensure that boys have a good experience in the program.

5. Participating in Activities Cub Scouts participate in a huge array of activities, including games, projects, skits, stunts, songs, outdoor activities, trips and service projects. Besides being fun, these activities offer opportunities for growth, achievement, and family involvement.

6. Serving Home and Neighborhood Cub Scouting focuses on the home and neighborhood. It helps boys strengthen connections to their local communities, which in turn support the boys’ growth and development.

7. Wearing the Uniform Cub Scout uniforms serve a dual purpose, demonstrating membership in the group (everyone is dressed alike) and individual achievement (boys wear the badges they’ve earned). Wearing the uniform to meetings and activities also encourages a neat appearance, a sense of belonging, and good behavior.

Family Involvement Cub Scouting is a family program. Family involvement is vital to Cub Scouting’s success. Our Pack is a family-based organization run by parents who volunteer as Den Leaders, Assistant Den Leaders, Committee Members, or as planners for a special event. In order to successfully achieve the goals of Cub Scouting, we need all parents to be involved in the Pack. Please consider volunteering for a Pack or Den activity. Your participation benefits the boys in the Pack, the community, yourself, and your son. Cub Scouting also gives families an opportunity to spend quality time together.


Role of Parents Cub Scouting encourages closeness of family. The program will give you opportunities to take part in activities with your son that you normally might not do. It provides a positive way for parent and son to grow closer together, and encourages you to spend quality time together. In this way, Cub Scouting is a program for the entire family, and your involvement is vital to the program's success. Some specific things you can do to help your son in Cub Scouting are:

• Work with your son on projects • Help your Cub Scout along the advancement trail • Participate in monthly Pack meetings • Be an active participant in the Pack committee • Go on family campouts with your son • Provide support for your son's den and Pack

Work with Your Son on Projects Boys often begin projects at den meetings and finish them at home with the help of a parent. Such projects become the catalyst for parents and boys - frequently joined by siblings and friends - to interact with each other in a relaxed way. Because the purpose of a project is to teach a new skill, a project will challenge a boy to do tasks that he hasn't already mastered. It's not uncommon, therefore, for a boy to need help from his family to complete some of his projects. In Cub Scouting, boys are not expected to do things entirely on their own. So long as a boy does his best to do as much as he's capable of, it's perfectly acceptable for a parent or sibling to help him.

Help Your Cub Scout along the Advancement Trail The advancement plan is designed for parents to use to create a learning environment in their home. With the Cub Scout handbooks as a resource, parents and boys work together to complete the achievements required for each badge. The advancement plan provides fun for the boys, gives them a sense of personal achievement as they earn badges, and strengthens family understanding as adult family members work with boys on advancement projects. While Cub Scouts learn skills, and begin projects in their den meetings, the parent remains at the center of the advancement program. As each task is done or each skill is demonstrated, the parent signs the Cub Scout's handbook to record its completion. It is also important for the scout to take his handbook to den meetings to allow the Den Leader to see the parent’s sign-off on the achievements. And when the boy has completed all of the requirements to earn an award, the completion is acknowledged before the entire Pack of Scouts at the next Pack meeting.

Participate in Monthly Pack Meetings The den meetings are for Cub Scouts and their Adult Leader. The Pack meeting is for the entire family of every Cub Scout. At Pack meetings, parents see their sons in action with their friends, meet other parents, and join with neighbors in the fun of Scouting. These opportunities are scarce, and Pack meetings highlight how Cub Scouting teaches boys cooperation and


collaboration. The Pack meeting is also a monthly showcase for all that the boys have worked on in their Den meetings. Craft projects are on display, skills are demonstrated, and skits are performed. While boys at this age seem to be struggling toward independence, having the approval of their parents and other adults whom they admire remains important to them - so your presence at these meetings is critical to underscore the importance of the lessons your son has learned.

Be an Active Participant in the Pack Committee Boy Scouts is a scout-led program; Cub Scouts is a parent-led program. As the parent of a Cub Scout, you have a responsibility to be an active member of the Cub Scout Pack. Attending the monthly Parents/Leaders Meeting is an excellent way to help guide the entire Pack and impact your son's scouting experience.

Siblings We know that it may be difficult for parents to attend meetings without siblings "in tow." Remembering that the meeting is to help the boy learn and grow, we welcome siblings. Den leaders plan crafts and activities to suit the Den members present. Please bring things for your other children to enjoy and we will do our best to include them in our activities where appropriate


The Cub Scout Organization

Council A council is a voluntary association of citizens who implement the Scouting program within a specific geographic area. It provides service, leadership, management, and overall direction to districts and the organizations using the Scouting program in support of their Scouting units. The council employs professional Scouters who serve as advisers and provide guidance to volunteer leaders. Pack 172 is part of the Connecticut Yankee Council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Our Council has a service centers located at 60 Wellington Road in Milford.

District Each council is divided geographic areas called districts. The purpose of the district is to work with chartered organizations to organize and support successful units, including training adult leaders, planning district activities and obtaining financial support. Pack 172 is in the Pomperaug District comprising of Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, Trumbull, Weston, and Westport. The district provides leadership, training, support, and guidance.

Pack A Pack is a group made up of many dens – Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scout dens. The Pack includes not only the boys in the dens, but also their families and leaders. The Pack is the level at which an organization “charters” a Cub Scout unit. Pack 172 is chartered by the Stratford United Methodist Church.

Den A den is a group of four to eight boys within the Pack, usually at the same grade level, that meet several times a month between Pack meetings. The den organization allows boys to build relationships with leaders and other boys. The Den is led by an adult Den Leader and one or more Assistant Den Leaders.


Pack Volunteer Leadership

The Pack leadership team consists of the Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster, Committee Chair, Den leaders, Assistant Den leaders, and Committee members. All of these people are adult volunteers. All leaders of Cub Scout Pack 172 are registered with the Boy Scouts of America and have completed Youth Protection Training.

Charter Organization Stratford United Methodist Church (SUMC) is the charter organization or sponsor for Pack 172. As the charter organization, they provide us with a place to hold monthly Pack meetings and other events. Membership in Stratford United Methodist Church is not a prerequisite for joining Pack 172.

Charter Organization Representative (Tom Kowalsky) This person is the liaison between the Pack, the chartered organization, and the BSA. They make sure that the chartered organization is aware of what the Pack is doing and coordinates activities between the chartered organization and the Pack.

Pack Committee Chair (Mike Aguair) and Asst. Committee Chair (Nicole Turcheck) This person works to have all committee positions filled, call and preside at regular monthly meetings of committee and supervise committee operations. He conducts the annual pack program planning conference. The chair also maintains close working relationships with leaders – keeping them informed of activities, advancement, camping, and training. He sees that the charter application is completed and turned in to council office before the expiration month. He supports the policies of BSA.

Cubmaster (Patrick Hughes) The Cubmaster is the guiding hand behind the work of other pack leaders and serves as program adviser to the pack committee. The Cubmaster works directly with the pack trainer, Den leaders, Pack committee chair and members to make sure that all Dens are functioning well. He leads the monthly Pack meeting with the help of others. He helps plan and coordinate the Cub Scout program with committee and den leaders at monthly pack leaders meeting. The Cubmaster is a recruiter, supervisor, director, planner, and motivator of other leaders and supervises the recruiting of new boys.

Assistant Cubmaster (TBD) The Assistant Cubmaster shares the responsibilities with the Cubmaster in all aspects of the Pack functions, paying particular attention to ensuring the Den leaders have what they need to run smooth Den meetings. The Assistant Cubmaster fills in for the Cubmaster if he is not available.


Den Leader/Assistant Den Leader The Den Leader is responsible for planning and conducting den meetings, tracking advancements of boys within the den and assisting the boy/parent team in achieving Scout rank requirements. The Assistant Den Leader assists in planning and conducting Den activities. The Assistant Den Leaders fills in for Den Leader when necessary.

Den Number Den | Grade Level Den Leader 2 Tiger | First TBD

10 Wolf | Second Patrick Hughes 1 Bear | Third Rob Hoffman 4 Webelos | Fourth TBD 3 Arrow of Light | Fifth Mike Aguair

Scout Parent (Rebecca Klein) The scout parent is a liaison position designed to facilitate communication between parents and Pack leadership. The Scout Parent representative attends committee meetings and provides information to parents during Pack meetings as well as helps get their questions answered. If a parent is not comfortable approaching their Den leaders or assistant Den leader on a particular issue, the Scout Parent is there to help.

Pack Treasurer (Rob Hoffman) The Treasurer is responsible for the finances of the Pack. The Treasurer also prepares an annual budget and supplies a monthly financial status at the committee meetings.

Fundraising Chair (Position Open) The Fundraising Chair is responsible for coordinating approved Pack fundraising activities. We typically have a Mistletoe Coordinator and Camp Card Coordinator.

Pinewood Derby Race Commissioner (Position Open) This person is responsible for the coordination and planning of the annual Pinewood Derby for Pack 172. He oversees the pick-up and distribution of the car kits and works with committee to plan and conduct the event including decorations, set up, awards, food and activities.


The Advancement Plan

The responsibility of a boy’s advancement in Cub Scouting lies with the family and not with the Pack. Some advancement requirements are done at den meetings, but many are done at home with his family. In the Webelos years the advancement shifts to training the boys into a more Boy Scout-like environment.

Bobcat A boy’s first step after registering as a Cub Scout, regardless of his age, is to pass the Bobcat Requirements. They are:

• Learning to say the Scout Oath and the Scout Law, with help, if needed. • Show the Cub Scout Sign, Handshake, and Salute. Tell what they mean • Say the Cub Scout Motto and explain what it means. • Review “How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse” with your son.

After receiving the Bobcat badge, each boy works on requirements based on his grade level.

Tiger The Tiger program is for first-grade boys and their adult partners. There are six Tiger adventures to complete and one elective. The Tiger, working with his adult partner, completes these six adventures to earn the Tiger rank. These requirements consist of an exciting series of indoor and outdoor activities just right for a boy in the first grade.

Wolf The Wolf program is for boys who have completed 1st grade. To earn the Wolf badge, a boy must pass 6 adventure loop requirements and one elective. There are also optional electives that can be completed for additional adventure loops.

Bear The Bear rank is for boys who have completed 2nd grade. There are 6 adventure loops for Bears to complete. These requirements are somewhat more difficult and challenging than those for Wolf rank.

Webelos The final rank in Cub Scout is open to 4th and 5th grade boys. These dens are led by an adult Webelos leader. The boys work on requirements for the Webelos badge and/or Arrow of Light. The Arrow of Light Award is the highest award a boy can earn while in Cub Scouting. Camping and other outdoor programs are an important part of the 18-month Webelos program. In February of a Webelos’ fifth-grade year, he graduates from Cub Scouting into the adventure of Boy Scouting at an impressive graduation ceremony. The purpose of the Webelos program is to prepare a Scout for his Boy Scouting experience. A well run Webelos den will ease the transition


and allow scouts to advance more quickly to the Tenderfoot rank in Boy Scouts. Every boy deserves an opportunity to be a Boy Scout.

Program Highlights

Pack 172 schedules a number of events and activities throughout the Scouting year. Some are educational, some service related, some fundraisers, and some of them are just plain fun.

Pinewood Derby The Pinewood Derby is strictly for FUN! The races give your son a chance to work on a project with you and get some quality time developing some craftsmanship. Each Scout receives a car kit from which he makes a Derby car to race against others in the Pack. Top finishers in each rank receive trophies and compete in a Pack-level race to determine the fastest car and have the opportunity to race at the district level. Pinewood Derby Guidelines accompany the cars when they are handed out.

Fall Campout Our family campouts provide you and your son an adventure in the outdoors. The campouts are usually midday Saturday through Sunday afternoon. This year we are planning to camp at Deer Lake Scout Camp. The weekend includes activities for your boy geared to adventures for each rank and includes a Saturday night campfire show with songs, and skits.

Blue and Gold The Blue and Gold in February is the grand celebration of the year where the entire Pack family recognizes the boys for completion of their rank badges and the birthday of Scouting. All families bring a dish to contribute to the dinner feast. This event also serves as our Crossover ceremony for our Arrow of Light boys who have earned their Arrow of Light and are moving on to a local Boy Scout Troop.

Spring Campout Our family campouts provide you and your son an adventure in the outdoors. Our spring campout takes place at our home away from home in Stratford, Roosevelt Forest. This will start late Friday afternoon and run through Sunday. Our Tiger Cubs will join us mid-day Saturday. The spring campout includes either a Rain Gutter Regatta and our Advancement Ceremony which celebrates the achievements of our cubs as the move from one Rank to the next.


Career Night In support of the theme for the month of January. We will be having presentations from individuals in a variety of career fields from businesses in the area.

Movie Night at Roosevelt A new twist on a Pack favorite, this year we will be screening a movie outdoors in Roosevelt Forest. After the movie and popcorn, families are welcome to take advantage of our location and camp overnight.

Movie Night / Christmas Party Who doesn’t love a visit from Santa Clause? We will be screening a holiday themed movie, serving popcorn and holiday treats and maybe Santa will show up with a small gift for all the cubs! The evening will also include a snowball fight, but substituting socks for snow. We then collect the socks and donate them to a local charity!

Service Projects Scouting for Food is another community effort in which our Pack participates. We will collect canned goods for the Sterling House Food Pantry at our November pack meeting. We will also be completing a service project for our Charter Organization and a service project at Roosevelt Forest during our Spring Campout.

Pack Summertime Activities Cub Scouting is a year-round program. Although our Pack does not meet during the

summer months, we plan Summer Time Activities each year to keep the boy’s active. All of these events have minimal costs and are strictly for fun. Scouts who attend at least three events (one each month) over the summer receive a special Summertime Activities patch. This years planned events are our Movie Night at Roosevelt, a Bike Rodeo, and a day trip to either the New Haven Veterans Museum or the New England Air Museum.

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Date Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

1 2 27 Pack Meeting 13 1 2 3

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 New Cub & Sign Up Night 20 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 30-1 Fall Campout (TBD) 23 Service Project 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 25 Pack Meeting 11 Den Meetings 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

14-15 WOW/Cuboree (Council) 18 Den Meetings

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 4 Camp Cooking Day 1 Den Meetings Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 15 Pack Meeting / Food Drive 8 Den Meetings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 29 Pack Bowling 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 20 21


29 30 31 22 Movie Night / Xmas Party 13 Den Meetings 29 30

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 24 Pack Meeting 10 Den Meetings Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 20 Career Night 17 Den Meetings 1 2 3 4 5

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 8 BSA Anniversary Day 7 Den Meetings 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 4 Blue & Gold Ceremony 14 Den Meetings 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

26 27 28 29 30 21 Pack Meeting 27 28 29 30 31

21 Pack Meeting 7 Den MeetingsSun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 10 Pinewood Derby 14 Den Meetings Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

1 2 TBD Police/EMS/Fire Visits 1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 9


17 18 19 20 21 22 23 7 Car Wash 25 Den Meetings 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30/31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

23 Pack Meeting 9 Den Meetings26-27 Spring Campout 16 Den Meetings

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat TBD Memorial Day Parade 27 Service Project Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 23 Movie Night at Roosevelt 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 23 Bike Rodeo 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

28 29 30 31 TBD Day Trip to New England Air Museum or New Haven Veterans Museum 29 30 31

TBD Flag Retirement CeremonySun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat TBD Fishing Derby Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

1 2 3 1 2 3 4

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

25 26 27 28 26 27 28 29 30 31

For more information, contact Cubmaster Patrick at 203-556-0927 or [email protected] Schools not in session on Sept 4 & 21, Oct 13, Nov 7, 23 & 24, Dec 25-29, Jan 1, 11 &15, Feb 15, 16 & 19, Mar 23 & 30, Apr 9-13, May 25 &28

2017–2018 Proposed CalendarCub Scout Pack 172

August 2018 - Destination Parks

Mar-18

Apr-18

April 2018 - Cubs in the Future

May 2018 - Treasure Hunters

June 2018 - Wheel into Summer

July 2018 - Home of the Brave

Sep-17

February 2018 - Abracadabra

March 2018 - Cub Scout Investigators

September 2017 - How the West was Fun

October 2017 - A Camping we will Go

DateDen MeetingsDen Meetings

December 2017 - Paying It Forward

Dec-17

Nov-17

Oct-17

Aug-18

Jul-18

Jun-18

May-18

Feb-18

Jan-18

November 2017 - Cubs Give Thanks

January 2018 - Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

Part A: Informed Consent, Release Agreement, and Authorization

Full name: ________________________________________

DOB: ________________________________________

High-adventure base participants:Expedition/crew No.: _______________________________or staff position: ___________________________________

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Complete this section for youth participants only:Adults Authorized to Take to and From Events:

You must designate at least one adult. Please include a telephone number.

I understand that, if any information I/we have provided is found to be inaccurate, it may limit and/or eliminate the opportunity for participation in any event or activity. If I am participating at Philmont, Philmont Training Center, Northern Tier, Florida Sea Base, or the Summit Bechtel Reserve, I have also read and understand the supplemental risk advisories, including height and weight requirements and restrictions, and understand that the participant will not be allowed to participate in applicable high-adventure programs if those requirements are not met. The participant has permission to engage in all high-adventure activities described, except as specifically noted by me or the health-care provider. If the participant is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian’s signature is required.

Participant’s signature: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________

Parent/guardian signature for youth: _____________________________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________

(If participant is under the age of 18)

Second parent/guardian signature for youth: ______________________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________

(If required; for example, California)

Name: ______________________________________________________

Telephone: __________________________________________________

Name: ______________________________________________________

Telephone: __________________________________________________

Adults NOT Authorized to Take Youth To and From Events: Name: ______________________________________________________

Telephone: __________________________________________________

Name: ______________________________________________________

Telephone: __________________________________________________

Informed Consent, Release Agreement, and Authorization

I understand that participation in Scouting activities involves the risk of personal injury, including death, due to the physical, mental, and emotional challenges in the activities offered. Information about those activities may be obtained from the venue, activity coordinators, or your local council. I also understand that participation in these activities is entirely voluntary and requires participants to follow instructions and abide by all applicable rules and the standards of conduct.

In case of an emergency involving me or my child, I understand that efforts will be made to contact the individual listed as the emergency contact person by the medical provider and/or adult leader. In the event that this person cannot be reached, permission is hereby given to the medical provider selected by the adult leader in charge to secure proper treatment, including hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery, or injections of medication for me or my child. Medical providers are authorized to disclose protected health information to the adult in charge, camp medical staff, camp management, and/or any physician or health-care provider involved in providing medical care to the participant. Protected Health Information/Confidential Health Information (PHI/CHI) under the Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information, 45 C.F.R. §§160.103, 164.501, etc. seq., as amended from time to time, includes examination findings, test results, and treatment provided for purposes of medical evaluation of the participant, follow-up and communication with the participant’s parents or guardian, and/or determination of the participant’s ability to continue in the program activities.

(If applicable) I have carefully considered the risk involved and hereby give my informed consent for my child to participate in all activities offered in the program. I further authorize the sharing of the information on this form with any BSA volunteers or professionals who need to know of medical conditions that may require special consideration in conducting Scouting activities.

With appreciation of the dangers and risks associated with programs and activities, on my own behalf and/or on behalf of my child, I hereby fully and completely release and waive any and all claims for personal injury, death, or loss that may arise against the Boy Scouts of America, the local council, the activity coordinators, and all employees, volunteers, related parties, or other organizations associated with any program or activity.

I also hereby assign and grant to the local council and the Boy Scouts of America, as well as their authorized representatives, the right and permission to use and publish the photographs/film/videotapes/electronic representations and/or sound recordings made of me or my child at all Scouting activities, and I hereby release the Boy Scouts of America, the local council, the activity coordinators, and all employees, volunteers, related parties, or other organizations associated with the activity from any and all liability from such use and publication. I further authorize the reproduction, sale, copyright, exhibit, broadcast, electronic storage, and/or distribution of said photographs/film/videotapes/electronic representations and/or sound recordings without limitation at the discretion of the BSA, and I specifically waive any right to any compensation I may have for any of the foregoing.

NOTE: Due to the nature of programs and activities, the Boy Scouts of America and local councils cannot continually monitor compliance of program participants or any limitations imposed upon them by parents or medical providers. However, so that leaders can be as familiar as possible with any limitations, list any restrictions imposed on a child participant in connection with programs or activities below.

List participant restrictions, if any: None

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Part B: General Information/Health History

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Age: ___________________________ Gender: ________________________ Height (inches): __________________________ Weight (lbs.): ____________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: __________________________________________ State: __________________________ ZIP code: ______________ Telephone: ______________________________

Unit leader: ________________________________________________________________________________ Mobile phone: _________________________________________

Council Name/No.: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Unit No.: ____________________

Health/Accident Insurance Company: _________________________________________________ Policy No.: ___________________________________________________

Please attach a photocopy of both sides of the insurance card. If you do not have medical insurance, enter “none” above.

In case of emergency, notify the person below:

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Relationship: ___________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________ Home phone: _______________________ Other phone: _________________________

Alternate contact name: ____________________________________________________________ Alternate’s phone: ______________________________________________

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Health HistoryDo you currently have or have you ever been treated for any of the following?

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Diabetes Last HbA1c percentage and date:

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Adult or congenital heart disease/heart attack/chest pain (angina)/heart murmur/coronary artery disease. Any heart surgery or procedure. Explain all “yes” answers.

Family history of heart disease or any sudden heart-related death of a family member before age 50.

Stroke/TIA

Asthma Last attack date:

Lung/respiratory disease

COPD

Ear/eyes/nose/sinus problems

Muscular/skeletal condition/muscle or bone issues

Head injury/concussion

Altitude sickness

Psychiatric/psychological or emotional difficulties

Behavioral/neurological disorders

Blood disorders/sickle cell disease

Fainting spells and dizziness

Kidney disease

Seizures Last seizure date:

Abdominal/stomach/digestive problems

Thyroid disease

Excessive fatigue

Obstructive sleep apnea/sleep disorders CPAP: Yes £ No £

List all surgeries and hospitalizations Last surgery date:

List any other medical conditions not covered above

Part B: General Information/Health History

Full name: ________________________________________

DOB: ________________________________________


B

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Allergies/MedicationsAre you allergic to or do you have any adverse reaction to any of the following?

Yes No Allergies or Reactions Explain Yes No Allergies or Reactions Explain

Medication Plants

Food Insect bites/stings

List all medications currently used, including any over-the-counter medications.

CHECK HERE IF NO MEDICATIONS ARE ROUTINELY TAKEN. IF ADDITIONAL SPACE IS NEEDED, PLEASE INDICATE ON A SEPARATE SHEET AND ATTACH.

Medication Dose Frequency Reason

YES NO Non-prescription medication administration is authorized with these exceptions:_______________________________________________

Administration of the above medications is approved for youth by:

_______________________________________________________________________ / _______________________________________________________________________

Parent/guardian signature MD/DO, NP, or PA signature (if your state requires signature)

Bring enough medications in sufficient quantities and in the original containers. Make sure that they are NOT expired, including inhalers and EpiPens. You SHOULD NOT STOP taking any maintenance medication unless instructed to do so by your doctor.! !ImmunizationThe following immunizations are recommended by the BSA. Tetanus immunization is required and must have been received within the last 10 years. If you had the disease, check the disease column and list the date. If immunized, check yes and provide the year received.

Yes No Had Disease Immunization Date(s)

Tetanus

Pertussis

Diphtheria

Measles/mumps/rubella

Polio

Chicken Pox

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

Meningitis

Influenza

Other (i.e., HIB)

Exemption to immunizations (form required)

Please list any additional information about your medical history:

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

DO NOT WRITE IN THIS BOX Review for camp or special activity.

Reviewed by: ____________________________________________

Date: ___________________________________________________

Further approval required: Yes No

Reason: ________________________________________________

Approved by: ____________________________________________

Date: ___________________________________________________

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