Cub Scout Pack 64
Hi, and welcome to Cub Scout Pack 64! Here’s hoping the information and guidelines presented to you in the
next few pages will help you get off to a good start for the coming year. Please keep this packet as a handy
reference for future information needs regarding Pack Policy and uniform information.
To begin with, your son is a member of Pack 64, which is in the Trinity District, belonging to the Three Rivers
Council. Three Rivers Council encompasses Liberty, Orange, Hardin, Newton, Jasper, Tyler, Polk and San Jacinto
counties. Pack 64 is made up of Dens, which consist of a group of boys usually in the same grade as that of your
son. Each Den is identified by a specific numeral and/or name (Eagle, Badger, etc). Collectively, we are Cub
Scouts, and are members of the National organization, known as the Boy Scouts of America.
All Packs have a Chartered Organization which acts as a ‘sponsor’, and ours is the First United Methodist
Church (FUMC) of Dayton located 106 South Cleveland(across from Walgreens).
The Pack is run by registered BSA Adult Leaders who make up the Pack Committee. The Committee includes
these positions: Committee Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Advancement Chair, Fund Raising Chair, Pack Equipment
Chair, Registration Chair, Blue & Gold Chair and Members at Large. All parents of a Cub Scout in Pack 64 are
welcomed and encouraged to become a Committee Member (must be 21years of age to be a member). Our
Committee meetings are held once a Quarter at the FUMC Fellowship Hall. The meetings are open to all parents of
Scouts in Pack 64.
Den meetings are held weekly at the Dayton FUMC (Monday or Tuesday night). Unless previously announced, our
Pack Gatherings are always the third Thursday of every month at the Fellowship Hall at 7:00 PM. Our Awards
Ceremonies are held at this time also. Leader Meetings are conducted on the first Thursday of each month at the
Fellowship Hall at 7:00 PM.
Den Meetings
Lots of Cub Scouting work happens during the den meetings. Please remember that your son’s Den Leader is a
volunteer putting forth his or her time and effort to help your boy ‘do his best’ to earn his badges, participate in the
fun, and gain all the positive values that the Cub Scout program offers. Please assist them in the following ways.
Please have your son to den meetings on time. Your Den Leaders have lots of activities planned and it is
important to have the whole group together to begin the evening’s fun and projects.
Please pick up your son from den meetings on time. Your Den Leader has places to go and kids that they
have to put to bed, too. Better yet, ask your Den Leader if they could use an extra pair of hands that night and stay.
Not only will your help be appreciated, but also you can see what your son is working on.
Tiger Cubs must have an Adult Partner with them at all meetings, trips, etc. Enjoy the time together!
Please pay your den dues promptly. Your Den Leader or other parents will be purchasing various items for
craft projects, supplies, snacks, etc., and it sure helps to have the money ‘on hand’. Also, please make sure your
son has his Cub Scout handbook, and anything else he needs for the meeting before leaving the house.
Be an active parent. Everybody has some special abilities and ‘know how’ that can be of great help in
matters relating to Cub Scouts. Please make sure you have completed the Parent Talent Survey Sheet and return it
to your Den Leader. In addition to the boys learning new skills from you. I promise that you will have a good time
helping them.
Pack Gatherings
Whereas at weekly Den meetings the boys might do activities towards earning rank badges and awards, the monthly
Pack Gathering is where these awards are presented. It is an important part of the program, as it allows the boys to
receive their recognition in front of the group as a whole, inspires the younger scouts to strive towards achieving
future ranks, and brings everybody together for the big night!
At Pack Gatherings, the Cubmasters’ will ‘do their best’ to make sure that each Den has a chance to display that
special craft they made, song they learned, skit they’ve rehearsed, or interesting place they visited. In addition, there
might be a drawing, advancement ceremony, or other themed event planned for the evening.
Please observe the followings guidelines in regards to Pack Gatherings.
Please accompany your son to his Pack Gathering. Pack meetings are a family event - brothers, sisters,
grandparents, but most of all, YOU! We require you to be there, not only to help keep order at the Gathering (things
can get a bit rowdy), but also because in Scouting many awards are presented to the parent who then presents it to
the Scout. Cub Scouts is a family program.
Please arrive to Pack Gathering on time. Plan on arriving at least ten minutes early This will allow you the
time to receive a ticket for a drawing, confer with your son’s Den Leader about upcoming things, chat with friends,
etc. The meeting needs to begin on time, as there is always a lot to do. If your son is helping out as a member of a
flag ceremony, or assisting with other Pack Gathering activities, it is imperative to have him there on time.
If your son has a uniform, the Pack Gathering is definitely the place to wear it.
Class A - Shirts tucked in - looking sharp!
Most of all, we hope to make Pack Gatherings entertaining, enriching, and FUN!!!
$$$$$$$$$$ Pack 64 and B.S.A. Fees $$$$$$$$$$
Throughout the Scout year, your Den Leader will be collecting money for various Pack functions and activities.
The following BSA fee is mandatory while the Boys Life fee is optional.
B.S.A. Fee $11.00 This annual fee must be collected in December from every registered Scout and Adult leader
for the annual re-chartering of the Pack. This fee includes the $10.00 yearly membership to B.S.A. and $1.00 for
the insurance issued to cover the boys and Adult Leaders at all Scout functions. Roundup fees are pro-rated.
Boys Life Fee $12.00 This fee goes towards the cost of your son’s subscription to Boy’s Life magazine.
The Pack maintains a bank account at Prosperity Bank, in Dayton. Records are kept by the Pack Treasurer.
Fund Raisers
Throughout the year there will be various fund-raisers. Some of these might be for a specific trip, outing, or
supplies, and some to benefit the Pack, District and/or Council. As Cub Scouts, we will always try and make sure
to emphasize the fun in fundraising. Thank you.
Cub Scouting and You
When your son earns his Bobcat badge he learns the Law of the Pack. One of these laws states
“The Cub Scout Helps the Pack Go”. Throughout the year there are banquets, fund-raisers, Scout shows, parades,
derbies, camping trips, and many other activities and functions. Ambitious as they are, a Cub Scout still needs your
help in implementing the program and thereby giving us the chance to keep our promise in the part of the Law that
states “The Pack Helps the Cub Scout Grow”.
Remember, the Pack is all of us working together... Leaders, Parents, and Scouts.
Unlike other programs your son might enroll in, Cub Scouting involves the whole family, no matter what size or
parental make-up exists in the home. We strongly encourage siblings(girls included) to attend all of our Functions.
In Tigers, you are your son’s Adult Partner. In Wolves and Bears, you are Akela, the wise leader of the tribe of
Webelos, and the final judge of your son’s efforts. At the Webelos rank, you are the Activity Badge counselors that
could help influence a boy’s career direction
Throughout the year you will be asked to assist on different committees, and at different events. Please volunteer
freely, and give of yourself when called upon to help. You will find it a rewarding experience, and one in which you
and your son will remember that you did together.
For older brothers and sisters ask or visit our website about information at Troop and Crew levels of Scouting.
Uniforms, Patches, and Accessories
Scouts in uniform are more conscious of their role in Cub Scouting, and feel a sense of pride and belonging when
wearing one. A uniform provides a proper place for the display of badges earned and a way for him to ‘show the
world’ that he has been rewarded for his achievements.
In addition, Scouts in uniform create a strong, positive, visible image in the community that helps to strengthen the
important ties between the public and the Scouting organization.
Where to Buy
Uniforms, patches and accessories are available at:
Hearn Scout Shop Camp Strake Service Center FM 1960 Service Center
4650 Cardinal Drive 11322 I-45 South 6512 FM 1960 West @ Champion Dr
Beaumont, Texas Conroe, Texas Houston, Texas
(409) 832 - 0032 (800) 864 - 1568 (281) 444 - 1152
Houston Service Center Stafford Service Center
2225 North Loop West, Suite A 10435 Greenbrough Dr., Suite 125
Houston, Texas Stafford, Texas
(713) 865 - 5190 (281) 207 - 2340
In addition to uniforms, they carry everything you see in the Scout Catalog and then some. Enjoy the time spent
there! Your son will love it! Also, the Pack might have some ‘experienced’ uniforms.
Shirts and Shorts / Pants
The main article of the uniform is the shirt, as it displays the rank of the Scout, and identifies him as belonging to a
certain Den, Pack and Council. When purchasing a new uniform, remember that your son is growing and if, for
example, he is now a newly signed up Wolf Cub, get an extra size or two larger, so he can wear it for his Bear year
as well.
Although a complete official uniform for your son is strongly encouraged, due to cost, Pack 64 has decided that
blue jeans or blue jean shorts will be our official pant colors.
The Dens of Pack 64 also make ‘Class B’ T-shirts for use also.
Patches
In addition to the purchasing of a uniform, there will be many patches that need to be sewn on your son’s shirt.
Please pay close attention as to where on the uniform these need to be placed. (Please refer to uniform insignia
placement on the next page).
It is important that when your son receives a badge that is to be a part of his uniform, you affix it to his shirt as
soon as possible. He earned it, and he deserves to have it displayed.
A uniform is something that a Scout can help pay for himself by assigning him various chores around the house, or
helping out with other home projects. Also, keep in mind that uniforms, Scout accessories, camping supplies, and
other ‘Scout stuff’ make excellent birthday and holiday presents for your son or the Scouter in your family.
What to Buy
Tigers, Wolves and Bears
Tiger, Wolf or Bear Handbook (please purchase handbook as soon as possible)
Blue Cub Scout Shirt with U.S. flag – (short sleeve)
Three Rivers Council Patch
Pack 64 (red and white numerals)
Your son’s Den Number Strip
World Crest Emblem (purple patch with the fleur-de-lis symbol)
Tiger (orange) Wolf (yellow) or Bear (blue) Cub Scout Neckerchief and Cub Scout Slide
Official Tiger, Wolf or Bear Hat
Cub Scout Web Belt And Buckle (These are designed to fit the Belt Loop awards that Scouts can earn)
Webelos
Webelos Handbook (please purchase handbook as soon as possible)
*Tan Boy Scout Shirt with U.S. Flag - (short sleeve)
Three Rivers Council Patch
Pack 64 (red and white numerals)
Your Den Number Strip
World Crest Emblem (purple patch with the fleur-de-lis symbol)
Checkered Webelos Neckerchief and Webelos Slide
Blue Shoulder Loops for tan shirt
Official Webelos Hat
Cub Scout Web Belt and Webelos Buckle (These are designed to fit the Belt Loop awards that Scouts
can earn. The Webelos / Boy Scout green belt is wider and Belt Loops must be expanded to fit)
Webelos Colors (optional) Activity Badge pins may be worn on the Webelos Hat or the Webelos Colors
A Brief Summary of Scouting and the Cub Scout Program
Scouting has been around a long time. The Boy Scouts of America was founded in 1910, and became federally
chartered with the United States in 1916. Cub Scouts came into being in 1930. Millions of boys have worn the
uniform, cooked over an open fire at a campsite, earned their Bobcat, raced their Pinewood Derby cars, worked on
service projects, and made new friends under the umbrella of Scouting. Flowing underneath all this fun and
excitement is a character-building program that encourages making good ethical choices, family strengthening,
physical fitness, and citizenship skills in the lives of our boys.
Scouting utilizes an advancement system that requires a boy to ‘do his best’ to fulfill and complete the requirements
outlined in his handbook so that he may earn his rank badge. After receiving his badge, these Scouts can go on to
earn other awards by completing a series of electives. Please keep in mind that although there are lots of awards and
recognitions in Scouting, Pack 64 will strive towards the end that these are earned through significant, meaningful
methods that your son will remember for a long time.
At the Tiger, Wolf, and Bear ranks, Cub Scouting centers around monthly themes that have lots of appeal to boys at
this age. During den meetings, the boys will be playing games, building craft projects, learning songs, etc. relating
to this theme. In doing so, these boys will be improving on different skills as they learn to get along with others,
become more resourceful, and participate in new activities and venues.
At the Webelos level, in lieu of the monthly theme, the boys are introduced to several diverse Activity Badges and,
within the framework of the Webelos den, they work on completing these badges.
If you’ll notice, there are Webelos 1’s (4th graders) and Webelos 2’s (5th graders). At the first level, after earning
their Webelos badge, Webelos 1’s continue to earn additional activity badges and gain new knowledge and skills in
these areas. The Webelos 2’s, though maybe still earning Activity Badges, also begin focusing on completing other
requirements for their Arrow of Light award and will be conducting activities with various Boy Scout Troops.
Pack 64 follows a ‘Scout year’ of September to June and upon nearing the end of the school term, all the boys
‘cross over’ into the next rank. Webelos 2’s ‘cross over’ to Boy Scouts in March. During the summer, Den work
on achievements may be suspended as the Pack will meet monthly at fun outings such as a bowling derby, Texas
Free Fishing Day, kite derby, baseball game, Pack Swimming Party, etc.
There are many, many events offered in Scouting. In addition to the events at Den Meetings and Pack Gatherings,
Pack 64 will have family camping trips, Pinewood Derby races, a Blue and Gold dinner, and much more that’s just
for us in Pack 64.
There are in addition, District events, which unites hundreds of Scouts, and Council events that can have thousands
of Scouts in attendance. Your participation at these functions will definitely add to your son’s Scouting experience.
Thank you for taking the time to go over this handbook with your new Cub Scout! With your help, this will be an
exciting, rewarding experience for you, your son, your family, and your Pack.
We’re glad you’ve joined us! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Yours in Scouting,
First United Methodist Church of Dayton, Pack 64 Committee, Cub Master and Registered Leaders
www.pack64dayton.com
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