NC Pack 318 Parent Information

Volunteering:

Our pack is run 100% by volunteers. We all donate our time for out boys to have a valuable and enriching program. We need new volunteers every year and we would like for every family to help in at least one area in the Pack every year, if not multiple areas. Let our leaders know the area where you would like to help. Some areas where we always need help are: Fund-raising, Membership, Ceremonies, Camping Trips, Hospitality, Committee Members, Assistant Cub Masters, Pack meeting set-up / clean up, trailer towing, and Pack events.

Scout uniform items to purchase:

Tigers: Blue scout shirt, Cub Scout belt, Tiger Cub Handbook

Wolves: Blue scout shirt, Cub Scout belt, Wolf Scout Handbook

Bears: Blue scout shirt, Cub Scout belt, Bear Scout Handbook

Blue chino type pants/shorts are alternatives to the official Cub Scout pants/shorts, however, they must have belt loops. Please, no athletic type pants with the uniform. Closed toe shoes are required at all times.

Webelos: Brown Boy Scout shirt Webelos colors, Webelos handbook, green pants and scout socks.

We will never turn away a scout for the family not being able to afford the proper uniform. Please see your den leader if you have any issues in this area and we will assist in outfitting your scout in the proper uniform.

Uniform patches to purchase

1- Occoneeche Council patch

1-World Scouting Emblem (purple color patch)

We will provide your scout the Pack 318 patch upon induction to the pack as well as the neckerchief and hat. Your scout needs to wear his uniform to every den and pack meeting. For patch placement please refer to www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34282.pdf

Cub Scout rules and regulations:

Den meetings, pack meetings, and all other pack functions or activities require “two deep leadership” at all times. This means two leaders are present at all times. All dens will have a den leader. Additional parent involvement is always welcome. PARENTS OF TIGER SCOUTS NEED TO STAY DURING DEN MEETINGS.

Each handbook has age-specific information concerning Child Protection. Please read these sections carefully with your scout.

Fundraising:

Popcorn selling is our main fund-raising event for the year. Please participate in our storefront and door-to-door sales opportunities. More information is provided during pack meetings.

Camping:

The pack has a camp-out each spring and fall. For upcoming camping events please check the calendar or ask your den leader.

Membership fees:

Registration: $6.00

Boys Life magazine: $7.00

Unit Patch: $4.00

Pack 318 hat: $17.00

Neckerchief and woggle: $6.00

Registration fee and magazine are prorated depending on when the scout joins the pack. No scout will be turned away due to an inability to pay.