Dillon Road Presbyterian Cub Scout Pack 302

ARTICLE 1.  PURPOSE OF CUB SCOUTING: The purpose is to provide an effective educational program designed to train in the responsibilities of practicing citizenship, providing growth in moral strength and character, and to enhance the development of physical, mental, and emotional fitness.

ARTICLE 2. CHARTER: Pack 302 is chartered by the Dillon Rd. Presbyterian Church. The chartered organization provides a suitable meeting place and facilities for Pack meetings, adult leadership, supervision, and opportunities for a healthy Scouting life for the boys under its care.  This also can be the responsibility of the Committee Chair.

ARTICLE 3. CUB SCOUT COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION (Pack Committee, AKA Den Rep. Meeting): The members of this organization shall consist of a Committee Chair, Chartered Organization Representative, Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster (s), Pack Secretary, Treasurer, Pack­ Advancement Chair, Den Leaders, Webelos Leaders, Parents and or Guardian.  All scout parents and leaders are members of the Pack Committee. 

SECTION 1. VOTING RIGHTS: Please note that while all scout parents and leaders are members of the Pack Committee, only those members of the executive board have voting rights. Input from all committee members will be taken into consideration and a decision will be made with the best interest of the pack and scouts in mind.

ARTICLE 4. EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS: The executive board consists of Chartered Organization Representative, Committee Chair, Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster (s), Secretaries, Treasurer and Pack Advancement Chair.

ARTICLE 5.  DUTIES: The duties of the officers shall consist of the usual duties pertaining to these offices.

SECTION 1. CHARTERED ORGANIZATION REPRESENATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES include:  membership on the Executive Board; Help select the right leadership for the unit; Encourage unit leaders and committee members to take training; Promote well-planned unit programs; Serve as a liaison between the units and the organization; Organize enough units; Promote the recruiting of new members; See that boys transition from unit to unit; Help with the charter renewal; Suggest Good Turns for the organization; Encourage the unit committee to hold meetings; Cultivate organization leaders; Encourage outdoor program activities; Emphasize advancement and recognition; Utilize district help and promote the use of district personnel and materials; Use approved unit finance policies; Encourage recognition of leaders; Cultivate resources to support the organization ; Represent the organization at the council level;

SECTION 2. COMMITTEE CHAIR RESPONSIBILITIES include:  membership on the Executive Board; recruiting adult leadership to run the pack with the Cubmaster; developing the pack program plan for presentation to unit leadership for approval and distributing plans to all parents upon approval; chairing the Pack Committee (Den Rep.) meetings on a monthly basis; assisting the Cubmaster whenever needed; presenting the pack charter to the charter organization annually, preparing the annual pack recharter documents and obtaining the necessary fees, signatures, and information to achieve first time processing.

SECTION 3. CUBMASTER RESPONSIBILITIES include:  membership on the Executive Board; attending the monthly District Roundtable and reporting back to the Den Representative meeting; planning the monthly Pack Meetings with the assistant Cubmasters; conducting the monthly Pack Meetings and developing the pack program plan for presentation to pack leadership with the Assistant Cubmaster; and chairing the monthly Executive meetings in the absence of the Committee Chair whenever needed.

SECTION 4. ASSISTANT CUBMASTER (S) RESPONSIBILITES include: membership of the Executive Board;

performing  all duties as requested by the Cubmaster and Committee chair in planning the monthly pack meetings under the Cubmaster's guidance; planning advancement ceremonies and coordinating Webelos graduation with the Scout Troop, keeping abreast of the program changes via regular attendance at District Roundtables; and in the absence of the Cubmaster, conducting the Pack meetings.

SECTION 5. PACK SECRETARY RESPONSIBILTIES include:  membership on the Executive Board; attending Executive Meetings and presenting written minutes of the previous meeting; taking minutes to present at the next meeting; sending out mailings requested by the Cubmaster or Committee Chairman; and may be requested by an event chairperson to write up permission slips for the event. 

SECTION 6. PACK TREASURER RESPONSIBILITIES include:  membership on the Executive Board; reporting monthly to the Executive Committee on the fiscal health of the pack in a report describing income and expenses for the committee's review and approval; keeping signature cards (authorized signers) on both the checking account and savings account up to date; and completing all money earning applications for pack fundraisers and submitting them to the District Scout executive. That person(s) is also responsible for all deposits to the pack checking and savings accounts, reconciling the checking accounts to the monthly bank statement; coordinating all cash payments, and obtaining receipts for the pack records prior to reimbursement or payment when approved. All reimbursements less that $50.00 may be approved by the Committee Chair.  Reimbursements greater than $50.00 shall be approved by the majority vote of the Pack committee in attendance. The treasurer also helps the Committee Chair collect annual fees in a timely and orderly fashion.

SECTION 7. PACK ADVANCEMENT CHAIR RESPONSIBILITIES include:  membership on the Executive Board; attending the Den Representative meeting; completing the Den advancements for the month from the den leader or representative.  Awards not obtained at this meeting will be carried over to the next pack meeting.  Prior to the Pack Meeting, the advancement chair compiles the pack advancement report, goes to the council office and purchases patches and awards, or arranges for someone else to do so and turns all receipts over to the Pack Treasurer and prepares a list of awards for each Pack Meeting. Then fills out a recognition card for each award, prepares a package for this card and the award for each boy, and sorts the awards by den to speed the recognition process for the den leaders.

SECTION 8. DEN AND WEBELOS LEADERS RESPONSIBILITIES include: being a registered leader of Pack 302 who leads the Cub Scout den and attends District Roundtable quarterly.  They are not part of the Executive Board. They attend or get someone to attend monthly Den Representative meetings and Pack meetings on their behalf.

ARTICLE 6. MEMBERSHIP: Pack 302 is open to all boys. It the policy of the Pack to encourage a boy to maintain an active interest in his religious preference. No boys will be turned away because of financial hardship.

ARTICLE 7. STEPS IN JOINING: When a boy and his family desire to become a part of the Pack they should contact any member of the Pack who can then direct them to the Cubmaster or Committee Chair.

ARTICLE 8. TRANSFER: Transfers will be accepted on the same basis as new Cub Scouts and will be welcomed at the next Pack Meeting. It is particularly important that transferring Cub Scouts obtain transfer papers or other documents from their old Pack, which will certify the record of advancement so that proper credit can be given.

ARTICLE 9. ATTENDANCE: All Cub Scouts and their parents are encouraged to support their Den and Pack through active participation in Den and Pack activities. A parent should join their son at Den meetings. The entire family is welcome at Pack meetings and many outings are intended for the families.

ARTICLE 10. DEN ASSIGNMENTS: Dens are organized by locality. Dens are kept to no more than 8‑9 boys per den. The goal of the Pack is for your son to be able to follow the Cub Scout motto: "DO YOUR BEST”.  If at any time during the Scout year a parent feels there is a problem within the den, the following steps should be taken:

1.     If possible, discuss the problem with the person (s) involved.  If it is another person in the Den, contact the Den Leader first.

2.     If the problem is with the Den Leader or Assistant Den Leader, meet with that person if at all possible.

3.    If the problem is not resolved or if you are not comfortable talking with the Den Leader or Assistant(s), contact       the Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster, or Pack Committee Chair.  If you do not contact the Cubmaster directly, the person you talk to will notify the Cubmaster.

4.   Whenever possible, a meeting of all parties involved will be held in order to resolve the issue.

ARTICLE 11. CONDUCT: See Pack 302 Code of Conduct and Discipline Policy and Procedure for reference on this article. 

ARTICLE 12. FAMILY/PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Cub Scouting gives families an opportunity to spend quality time together. It is the leader's role to provide interest, skill and time in developing a good program. The family provides help and support for the Den and Pack. Families can help in many different ways, which may vary from family to family, depending upon family structures and other family responsibilities.  Some of the examples of family involvement include:
 

  *Working with their Cub Scout on achievements and electives.

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  *Attending the Den and Pack meetings with their Cub Scout.

 

  *Presenting advancement awards to the Cub Scout at Pack Meetings.
 

  *Helping at occasional den meetings on a specific project or an activity.

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  *Providing refreshments.

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  *Providing transportation.

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  *Assisting with the Den outings.

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  *Telephoning.

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  *Helping teach an activity badge.

ARTICLE 13. UNIFORM: Blue and Gold are the Cub Scout colors. They have special meaning: The blue stands for truth and spirituality, steadfast loyalty, and the sky above.  The gold stands for warm sunlight, good cheery and happiness.  Webelos have the option of wearing the blue or the khaki colored shirt.

SECTION 1. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: The minimum uniform requirement for Pack 302 is a uniform shirt, with appropriate patches, rank specific neckerchief, and neckerchief slide. All supplies may be purchased at Scout Shop at the Council Office located at 2032 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL  32308

SECTION 2: COLORS BY RANK: Tiger Cubs wear an orange scarf, Wolf Cubs wear a gold scarf, Bears a blue scarf, and the Webelos wear a blue, green, red and gold plaid scarf.  Leaders may either wear Leader scarf or Bolo Tie whichever is appropriate. Each rank will wear their appropriate logo scarf slide or any other acceptable tie slide. Webelos also wear "colors" on their right sleeve where they wear the activity pins they earn.

SECTION 3: UNIFORM INSPECTION: Your den may hold inspections and they will also be part of the Pack Meetings. A boy is expected to wear his uniform clean and neat.

ARTICLE 14. MEETINGS:

SECTION 1. DEN MEETINGS: Den meetings are held weekly, with the exception of holidays or school breaks. Parents are expected to attend with their son; no child is to be left without parental supervision during a Den Meeting. Den meetings are planned and run by the Den Leader with the help of an assistant Den leader(s). Den meetings are planned around the monthly theme. The location of the Den meetings will be held at Dillon Rd Presbyterian Church, with the exception of the occasional field trips required by each individual rank.

SECTION 2. PACK MEETING: Pack meetings are usually scheduled for the first Thursday evening of each month at Dillon Rd Presbyterian Church from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The entire family is encouraged to attend the Pack meeting and support the Cub Scouts in their advancement. Pack meetings are not held during the months of June, July and August, but summertime events are planned. The Pack meeting program includes opening and closing ceremonies, recognition of boys who have earned awards, presentation of skits by Dens. The Pack meeting is planned around a monthly theme and is lead by the Cubmaster with the help of other adult Pack Leaders.

SECTION 3. EXECUTIVE MEETING: Executive Meetings are normally held once a month from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the First Monday evening with the Executive Board members.  The purpose of the executive meeting is to plan the Pack Committee (Den Rep) meeting.

SECTION 4. PACK COMMITTEE (DEN REPRESENTATIVE) MEETING: Meetings are normally held once a month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the First Monday evening.  Important to the successful operation of the Pack is the Den Representative Meeting, a group of adults who manage such things as recordkeeping, finance, leadership, and registration. The adults include the Executive Staff, Den Leaders, parents, guardians and friends of Cub Scouting. Our pack will continue to grow as long as we have adults who are willing to share their time, ideas and experience.

ARTICLE 15. ADVANCEMENT: The Cub Scout Program has four ranks: Tigers, Wolf, Bear and Webelos. The Arrow of Light is the highest award in Cub Scouts.

SECTION 1. BOBCAT: A boy's first step after registering as a Cub Scout, regardless of his age, is to pass the Bobcat requirements. They are:

  *Learn and give the Cub Scout Promise.

  *Repeat and explain the Law of the Pack

  *Explain the meaning of Webelos.

  *Give and explain the Cub Scout sign and handshake.

  *Give and explain the Cub Scout motto and salute.

When a boy has learned these things he is eligible to receive his Bobcat badge at a Pack Ceremony. He then begins working on the rank for his grade or age.

SECTION 2. TIGER CUB: A boy who is in first grade (or is 6 years old) and registered with his adult parent as a member of a Tiger Cub Den. Recognition available to Tiger Cub Scouts includes beads earned for their totem.

SECTION 3: WOLF: The Wolf rank is for boys who are in second grade (or are 7 years old). To become a Wolf Cub Scout, a boy must pass 12 achievements based on skill level. After he has earned the Wolf badge, he is encouraged to work on the 22 Wolf electives until he completes second grade (or age 8 years old). When he completes 10 elective projects, he earns a Gold Arrow Point to wear under the Wolf badge. For each additional 10 elective projects completed, he earns a Silver Arrow Point.

SECTION 4. BEAR: The Bear rank is for boys who are in third grade (or are 8 years old). There are 24 Bear achievements of his choice in four different categories to earn the Bear badge. These requirements are somewhat more difficult and challenging than those for Wolf.  When he has earned his Bear badge, he may work on electives for credit toward Bear arrow points. He may also complete additional elective credit requirements from the 12 achievements he did for use in earning his Bear rank. Like the Wolf, he receives a Gold Arrow Point for each additional 10 he completes. His arrows are worn below the Bear badge.

SECTION 5. WEBELOS: The Webelos badge is for boys who are in fourth grade (or are 9 years old).  This rank is called Webelos 1.  Webelos 2 are in fifth grade (or are 10 years old). Both work on the same requirements. To earn the Webelos Badge, a boy must be in a Webelos Den for 3 or more months. He must complete 8 requirements, which includes earning the Fitness and 2 other activity pins. After he receives the Webelos badge he can earn the Compass Points emblem. He must earn four more activity pins to receive it.  He can earn a compass point for each four additional activity pins received.

SECTION 6. THE ARROW OF LIGHT AWARD: The Arrow of Light Award is Cub Scouting's highest award.  Among the requirements to earn the Arrow of Light Award is to earn a total of eight activity pins.  They must include Citizen, Fitness, Readyman and at least one from each of the following groups: outdoor group, the mental skills group and the technology group. Earning the Arrow of Light Award tells everyone that you are ready to be a Boy Scout.

ARTICLE 16. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS

SECTION 1. RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS PROGRAMS: The Boys Scouts of America does not define what constitutes belief in God or the practice of religion. Rather, it provides programs and ideals that compliment the aims of all religions, with the result that religious organizations are the single largest category of chartered organizations for Packs.

SECTION 2.  ACADEMIC AND SPORTS PROGRAMS: This is a program open for all age Cub Scouts.  The boys can earn belt loops, pins, patches and letters for participating in the following academics/sports: art, chess, citizenship, communicating, computers, geography, heritages, mathematics, music, science, weather, wildlife conservation, badminton, baseball, basketball, bicycling, bowling, fishing, golf, gymnastics, marbles, physical fitness, skating, skiing, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, ultimate and volleyball.

SECTION 3.  PATCHES AND PATCH VEST: The Cub Scouts earn many patches.  Many of these are awards of rank, which becomes a permanent part of their uniform. There are also patches related to events and projects.

ARTICLE 17.CAMPING AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.

SECTION 1. CUB SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP AND WEBELOS WOODS: Resident Camp is an exciting 4 day overnight program. Registration is by Packs only.  Tigers, Wolves and Bears come the first 4 days and Webelos 1 and 2 come the next 4 days.  Camp programs are designed to fit the age of the campers.

SECTION 2. CUB FAMILY WEEKEND: This camping program is designed as a special Cub and partner camping experience. This weekend program is available to Cub Scouts of all ranks and their adult partner.  This will be held Wallwood Scout Reservation, south of Quincy, FL.

SECTION 3. CUB SCOUT FAMILY CAMP, "CUB SCOUTING THE HIGH SEAS”: Family Camp is a three day (Friday-Sunday) adventure for the entire family.  Come spend the weekend learning Scout skills, playing games, shooting BB guns and more!  Activities are available for everyone ages 4 and up (even for your little sister).

SECTION 4. FAMILY CAMPING: This is an outdoor camping experience other than council accredited resident camping, that involves Cub Scouting.  This is a structured camping experience, done on the pack level, conducted within a Scouting framework. Each campout we will conduct activities pertaining to outdoorsmanship, leaving no trace, and requirements relating to each rank. 

SECTION 5. TIGER PROWL: Come join us on the trail of Scouting at Tiger Prowl at Wallwood Scout Reservation.  All Tiger Cubs and their Adult Partners are invited to come to Wallwood and take a tour of Camp.  We will have activities just for the Tigers plus lunch will be provided in the Dining Hall.

ARTICLE 18. SUMMERTIME EVENTS:

The Pack will continue their regular Pack Meetings during the summer months from June to September, in addition to the regular meetings, several events will be planned and in place before the Pack Committee meeting in May.  The pack committee will appoint a coordinator/chairman for each event.  

ARTICLE 19. FUNDRAISERS:

Pack 302 will participate in several different fundraisers throughout the year. The funds raised are used as designated by the committee at the time the fundraiser is initiated. (Camping equipment, Trips, etc.)

ARTICLE 20. FEES AND DUES: 

Membership dues and registration fees are necessary so there is enough money to cover the expected costs of providing a quality program. Pack dues cover BSA Fees, insurance, monthly program costs, patches and advancement awards, belt loops, and pack activities for the scout. Some special programs and outings or council events which are open to scouts but we are not attending as a Pack may have additional costs. There will also be additional costs for each adult and/or sibling attending events.

Dues and registration fees are subject to change each scout year. Currently our registration fees are $150 per Scout per year. Dues are payable in Installments, as follows, $25 due by September 15th, $25 due by November 15th and $25 due by January 15th or may be paid all at once. Dues are paid to the pack treasurer.

ARTICLE 21. DISCLOSURE: 

If any of these bylaws are in violation of BSA state or federal rules and regulations, than the appropriate rules or regulations will preside over the by-laws.  These bylaws can be amended by majority vote of the Pack Committee with notice given at the prior 2 Pack Meetings.

 

07/26/14