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This
page will help you AFTER you sign your son up for Scouts. So glance it
over for now and remember it is here for you later...
If you are new to scouting you will be exposed to "Scoutspeak". (It’s kinda like when you go to a party and everyone there is a computer programmer except you.)
To help you decode “Scoutspeak”, here are a few handy-dandy definitions:
Achievements
Wolf
and Bear Cub Scouts must complete Achievements in their Handbook. These
Achievements cover these areas: God, Country, Family, and Self. You
must complete the required number of achievements to earn the rank
award.
Activity Badge
There
are 20 Activity Badges a Webelos scout can earn. These are divided into
5 areas: Physical, Mental, Technology, Outdoor, and Community. A pin is
presented for completion of each activity Badge.
Akela
The
Leader of the Pack. Does not have to wear leather or ride a Harley,
although sometimes it helps. Usually the Cubmaster, but Akela also means
Den Leaders and YOU--the main leader your boy looks to for guidance!
Arrow of Light
This
is the highest award a boy can earn in Cub Scouting. Also the only
non-religious award from Cub Scouts which can be worn on a Boy Scout
Uniform.
Arrow Points
Arrow
Points are awarded to Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts fro completion of
electives beyond the Achievements covered for earning the Wolf or Bear
rank badge. A Gold Arrow Point is awarded fro the first 10 electives; A
Silver Arrow Point is awarded for each successive 10 electives
completed.
Assistant Cubmaster (CA)
A volunteer who helps the Cubmaster run the pack and fills in when the Cubmaster is unavailable.
Assistant Den Leader (DA)
A volunteer leader who helps the Den Leader with holding weekly den meeting and fills in when the Den Leader is unavailable.
Bear
Veteran
Cub Scout, now in 3rd Grade. Been there, done that, and looking for
action. Chooses his achievements, and looks forward to Webelos. Of 24
possible achievements they must complete the prescribed amount in each
area, God, Country, Family, and Self, for a total of 12.
Blue and Gold Banquet
Generally
held in February to celebrate the anniversary of Cub Scouting. This
celebration can be an annual pot luck dinner, banquet or whatever the
pack decides to make it.
Blue and Gold Colors
The
Cub Scout Colors. Blue stands for truth and spirituality, loyalty, and
the sky above. Gold stands for warm sunlight, good cheer, and happiness.
Bobcat
Every
boy who joins Cub Scouts must first earn the Bobcat Badge. Doing this,
he learns the seven basic tenets of Cub Scouting: the Promise, the Law
of the Pack the sign, the handshake, the motto, the salute, and what
Webelos means.
Boy’s Life
A Scouting magazine for boys to help broaden their horizons in Cubbing.
Boy Scout
A
Boy Scout is between the ages of 11 and 18 and belongs to a troop. He
advances through these ramks: Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class,
Star, Life, then Eagle.
Boy Scouts of America (BSA)
The Boy Scouts of America is a nationally chartered organization that encompasses Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venture Crews
Buddy System
One
part of the Safe Swim Defense. Swimmers of like ability are paired.
Check in and out of the water together and stay within 10 feet of each
other during the swim. It is also used on other Cub Scout activities for
safety reasons.
Charter
Formal permission from the Boy Scouts of America allowing a pack to organize
Chartered Organization
An
organization that sponsors the pack. Monthly meetings are usually held
in a building owned by that organization. Our chartered organization is St. John's Lutheran Church Sweet Air.
.
Chartered Organization Representative
An
adult representative of the group or organization that currently
holds the BSA charters. Reports information to and from the chartered
organization and the Pack. Mr. Bob Peters is our Chartered Organization
Representative
Commissioner
A volunteer Scouter who works with packs, troops, and crews to help the unit succeed.
Committee
This is a group of adult volunteers who “run” the pack. Any interested adult is welcome to attend Committee meetings
Committee Chair
The
adult leader of the pack committee. Provides the motivation and
direction to the committee to get the pack program implemented.
Council
A geographical are, made of up districts for administration of the Boy Scout programs. We are part of the Baltimore Area Council - Dulaney Valley District.
Cub Scout
Any
of a million or so boys between the ages of 6 and 11 who get together
and have fun at Den and Pack meetings. Marked by curiosity, easy
laughter, speed, and blue uniform. Likes to eat DingDongs and Bug Juice.
CSLBT
Cub Scout Leader Basic Training is 6 hour training session that covers all basic information needed to be pack leader.
Cubmaster
The Cubmaster is the chief adult volunteer leader. The Cubmaster runs the pack meetings and advices other leaders.
Den
A group of 6-8 boys who meet at regular intervals.
Denner
A Cub Scout or Webelo scout elected by his peers to help the den chief and den leader.
Den Chief
A Boy Scout who helps direct the activities of a den
Den Leader
Amazing
adult, enjoys doing all kinds of stuff with boys, even if it involves
large quantities of patience. Easily smiles, asks others for help, and
uses all kinds of resources to keep smiling--like Roundtables.
District
Each council is divided into a number of districts.
District Executive
A professional Scouter who is responsible for the achievements of the district.
Elective
After
the Achievements in the Wolf and Bear book. Can be done any time by a
boy, and count toward Arrow Points after the Wolf or Bear badge have
been earned. Can be repeated, if boy does his best every time.
Fast Start
Program for new leaders to help them until they can attend CSLBT
Fleur de lis
International Boy Scout Emblem. Also used by New Orleans football team. Some Scouters even have boxer shorts with this on them.
FOS
Friends
of Scouting. Donations to support the camps, materials, special events,
and the professional coordinators who help make Scouting possible.
Grown-up
Largish
post-Cub Scout person, good for helping boys with tools, fire, and
holding things while boy plays. Good candidate for leader.
Howl
A
form of cheer, along with Growls, Whoops, and the Disco Mosquito cheer;
all done to show appreciation of Cub Scout skits and stunts in place of
mundane old “PTA applause”. Also, sound made when Wolf tries out
hammer.
I
Word used with great pride by boy in Cub Scouts, as in “I did it!”
Joy
What happens when boy says “I did it!” after trying very hard.
Kid
Young male goat, or some one else’s progeny. Good candidate for Cubs.
Leader
Person
who gives an hour each week (or more) to help boys grow to be young men
of character. Sets example by giving back to the community.
Meeting
Semi-chaotic
gathering of boys where much fun and some learning happens, usually
helped along by Den Leaders and Grown-ups. For Tigers, each Tiger Cub
and his partner get to host a meeting in turn.
New
Everything
for a Tiger Cub! Learning about others, working with his partner, and
finding out about the world around him. New things are things to
Search--Discover--and Share for the whole Tiger Cub Den.
OA
Order
of the Arrow. An honor group of Boy Scouts who give cheerful service
helping others learn to enjoy the outdoors. Arrowmen also present
dramatic and exciting ceremonies at campfires and special awards
meetings.
Pack
The whole group – all or our dens and families together is called a Pack. The pack usually meets once a month.
Pinewood Derby
A pack racing competition, where Cubs and their parents work together to make model pinewood derby cars and compete for prizes.
Promise
What
leaders try to deliver. To do their Best, to help others, and to help
boys learn to Do Their Duty to God, Country, Family, and self.
Quiet
Unknown concept.
Scouter
Someone
who may or may not have boys in Scouting, but just really loves the
program and gets satisfaction from helping boys grow to men.
Tiger Cub Partner
A
parent, big brother or sister, uncle or grandparent, or anyone who
joins with a Tiger Cub to help him Search, Discover and Share the world
as he plays and does things with other Tigers and their partners.
Tiger Coach
Adult liaison between Tiger Cub parents and the Pack. Our Tiger Coach is (Name).
Training
Available
in many varieties to help everyone Do Their Best to be a good leader.
Fast Start, Basic, and Youth Protection are common types
Useful
Most
anything you’d never think of. Juice can lids and tissue tubes, bits of
string, wood, packing peanuts, wheels, marbles, frosting containers,
and whole bunches of stuff tha make great craft supplies!
Victory
What a boy wins every time he does something he really had to try at, even if he doesn’t go the fastest or highest or whatever.
Webelos
We’ll
Be Loyal Scouts. Also, boys in 4th and 5th grade. Sometimes wear the
khaki Boy Scout uniform (means he outgrew the blue one). Works on
Activity Pins, camps, goes on hikes, prepares to be a Boy Scout. Old
hand at this Cub Scout business--can build a Pinewood Derby car
blindfolded.
Wolf
Cub
Scout in 2nd grade. Incredibly cute in blue uniform and new yellow
neckerchief. Full of life and enthusiasm, eager to learn all about Cubs.
X,Y, and Z
Symbols for the unknown. Not even Akela knows all the answers!
Next Page in our Scouting 101 Tour...
In Closing
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