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About Pack 302

All of the Scouts and families of Pack 302 welcome you! The families that have passed through these ranks made it possible for your son to enjoy the same camaraderie shared here since the beginning. Pack 302, like every Scouting “unit,” must have a Chartered Organization, which agrees to host and support the unit. In our case, the parents of the scouts themselves, is a formally recognized group which has entered into a charter with the Boy Scouts of America to host the pack. We have no specific religious affiliation. Our Scouts come from across Thomas County, and particularly from Garrison Pilcher, and Cross Creek Elementary. 

Within the Boy Scouts of America, Pack 302 is part of the Thunderbird District within the Suwannee River Area Council. We are part of a brotherhood of Scouting that includes over 17 million members in more than 134 countries world-wide. As part of this world-wide Scouting movement, we share similar aims of character development, citizenship training, and appreciation for the outdoors and physical fitness.

Aim
The pack aims to prepare Scouts for the future by exposing them to a variety of life experiences through the pursuit of achievements in Scouting, and to develop a young adult that is a valuable contributor to society.

Goals

  1. Fill all leadership positions within the pack.

  2. Train all adult leaders.

  3. Have all registered parents complete Youth Protection Training.

  4. Hold a minimum of 10 pack meetings per year.

  5. Earn the National Summertime Pack Award.

  6. Recruit a new Tiger Cub den during the year.

  7. Conduct at least one service project per year.

  8. Have all Scouts advance in rank during the Scouting year.

  9. Have all Scouts subscribed to Boys Life magazine.

  10. Renew our membership charter with more Scouts than the previous year.

 

Structure
The “pack” is the combination of all age groups. The pack typically meets on the First Thursday evening of each month at Dillon Rd Presbyterian Church. Pack meetings will begin promptly at 6:30 pm so that they are completed by 7:30 pm. Please refer to the pack calendar for meeting dates.

Pack meetings are not a drop-off activity - a parent or guardian must attend pack meetings with the Scout. Family plays an important role in Scouting, and is important for your Scout to know he is supported.

These pack meetings give the whole group a chance to gather to celebrate the Scouts’ achievements, have some fun, and touch base with information for all. The pack will occasionally engage in other activities, in addition to pack meetings.

A “den” is a particular age group typically based on the Scout’s grade in school, rather than his actual age.

Specifically:


Some flexibility in den structure may be needed, dependent upon the number of boys active in the various Dens at any given time during the year. Den leaders have some discretion in scheduling den meetings, but usually meet twice a month.

Den meetings are not a drop-off activity; a parent or guardian should plan to attend den meetings with the Scout. It is understood that occasional conflicts arise, at which time arrangements may be made with another den parent or the den leader to assist the Scout that night. Again, family plays an important role in Scouting.

Each den is assigned a task to help with different responsibilities for the pack meeting each month. A den may be asked to serve as Color Guard for the flag ceremony, invite a guest speaker, provide treats for the pack, set up the room for the meeting, or clean up after the meeting. Dens may also prepare a song or skit for the pack meetings.

Leadership
A Pack Committee manages pack activities, including record keeping, finances, leadership, training, and registration. It is composed of adult volunteers and will always include a representative of the Chartered Organization (the liaison to our pack), a Committee Chair, and the Pack Treasurer, at a minimum. Other positions, including Secretary, Advancement Chair, Outings Chair, and others are filled as the number of volunteers permits.

Monthly pack meetings for Scouts of all ages are led by the Cubmaster or Assistant Cubmaster, while den meetings are led twice a month by den leaders who lead age-specific groups through planned activities.

Training
All leaders are required to take a variety of Boy Scouts of America training intended to ensure a fun and safe experience for your Scout, including Youth Protection training. A leader is never permitted to be alone with a Scout that is not his or her child. The pack has a Training Coordinator position to simplify the training experience for volunteers.

Finances
There is an annual registration fee to participate in Cub Scouting. Your den leader or the Cubmaster will let you know what the fee is for the current year, and for 2017-18, it is $150. If you need assistance with meeting this registration fee, please see the Committee Chair or Treasurer.  They would be happy to work with you on setting up a payment plan that works for you.  The pack - with the Chartered Organization - renews its charter with the Boy Scouts of America on a calendar year basis.

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