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Pack
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GLOSSARY
OF TERMS |
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Academic
Pin |
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Awards
that may be earned by more in-depth study of a particular subject listed
in the Academics Program Guide. There are 17 available pins including art,
chess, weather, and wildlife conservation. |
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Achievements
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To
earn the rank badge, Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts must complete Achievements
found in their Handbook. The Achievements cover these areas: God, Country,
Family and Self. |
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Activity
Badge |
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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. |
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Arrow
of Light |
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This
is the highest award a boy can earn in Cub scouting - also the ONLY (non-religious)
award from Cub Scouts that can be worn on a Boy Scout Uniform. |
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Arrow
Points |
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Arrow
Points are awarded to Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts for completion of electives
beyond the Achievements covered for earning the Wolf or Bear rank badge.
A Gold Arrow Point is awarded for the first 10 electives; a Silver Arrow
Point is awarded for each successive 10 electives completed. |
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Bear
Cub |
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These
are generally third grade Cub Scouts, who work on activities in the areas
God, Country, Family and Self. Of the 24 possible Achievements, they must
complete a prescribed amount in each area, for a total of 12. Wears blue
neckerchief. |
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Belt
Loop |
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Metal
loops that secure around the Cub Scout belt.
Sports- Awarded for a general understanding and participation of any of
22 sporting activities.
Academic- Awarded for a general understanding and some hands on experience
in any of 17 academic fields.
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Blue
and Gold |
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The
annual banquet usually held in the spring. At his event all 5th grade Webelos
will cross over to a Boy Scout troop in a formal ceremony. |
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Bobcat
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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. |
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Boy
Scout |
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A
Boy Scout is between the ages of 11 (spring of 5th grade) and 18 and belongs
to a Troop. He advances through these ranks: Tenderfoot, Second Class, First
Class, Star, Life, then Eagle. |
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Boy
Scouts of America |
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The
Boy Scouts of America is a nationally chartered organization that encompasses
Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Explorer Units, and Varsity Units. |
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Camporall/Camporee |
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Council
organized camp outs for Boy Scouts. Generally Webelos scouts may spend the
night, cub scouts may participate in some of the day activities |
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Committee
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This
is the group of adult volunteers who "run" the Pack. Any interested
adult is welcome to attend Committee meetings. |
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Council
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The
Council is an organization of professional Scouters that oversees all Cub
Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops and other units in an area. Pack320 is part
of the Tidewater Council. |
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Cross
Over |
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Formal
ceremony in which 5th grade Webelos become boy scouts. |
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Cub
or Cub Scout |
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A
Cub Scout is any member of Boy Scouts in first through fifth grade (or age
7 - 11). |
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Cubmaster
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The
Cubmaster is the chief adult volunteer leader. The Cubmaster runs the Pack
meetings, and advises all other leaders. |
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Den
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The
Den is a group of Cub Scouts whom meet at regular intervals. Ideally, a
den consists of 6 to 8 boys who are all working toward the same rank. |
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Den
Leader |
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The
adult volunteer who is in charge of planning and running den meetings is
the Den Leader. |
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Den
Meeting |
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Individual
Den Meetings are held for each rank level of Cub Scouts. These usually occur
at regular weekly intervals. Tiger, Wolf and Bear dens work on fun projects,
crafts, skits, or some of their Achievements. Webelos dens use this time
to work on the various Activity Badges. |
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District
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Each
Council is divided into a number of Districts. Pack 320 is part of the Elizabeth
River District. |
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Handbook
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Each
level of Scouting has its own Handbook. The Handbook is ESSENTIAL for your
Scout, as it spells out the requirements for advancement, as well as providing
a place to record completion of the same. |
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Pack
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The
whole group - all of our dens and families together is called a Pack. The
Pack usually meets together once every month for a ‘pack meeting’. |
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Pinewood
Derby |
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Annual
event held in the late winter or early spring in which boys and their adult
partners make a race car out of an official BSA kit and race against their
own den. Winners will advance to compete at pack and district levels. |
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Rank
Badges |
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The
Rank Badges, in order, are: Tiger, Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos. |
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Signs
Up |
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The
universal sign with the index and middle fingers of the right hand held
high in the air. This means to be quiet and pay attention. |
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Sponsor
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Each
Unit must have a sponsoring organization, such as a church, service club,
etc. Pack 320 is sponsored by Messiah United Methodist Church. A.K.A. chartered
organization |
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Tiger
Cub |
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Tiger
Cubs are first grade boys who, with an adult partner, participate in several
den, family and outing events. The Tiger Cub program serves as an introduction
to the Cub Scout program. Tiger Cubs and their families are encouraged to
participate in Pack events. |
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Tiger
Partner |
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The
adult partner of a Tiger Cub, usually a family member, is the Tiger Partner.
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Uniform
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The
Uniform is the prescribed clothing for any and all official Cub Scout events.
In Pack 320, the minimum uniform consists of a uniform shirt, (with all
patches), appropriate neckerchief, and hat. Webelos Scouts may use the "colors"
for activity pins. An informal or "Class B" uniform consisting
of a Scout T-shirt and hat is also authorized. |
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Webelos
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Webelos
means WE'll BE LOyal Scouts. |
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Webelosree |
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A
council sponsored camp out designed especially for Webelos scouts. |
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Webelos
Scout |
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These
are fourth and fifth grade Cub Scouts, who work on up to 20 Activity Badges
in the den setting. These activities are designed to prepare the boys for
the merit badge methodology utilized in Boy Scouts. Wears plaid neckerchief. |
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Wolf
Cub |
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These
are generally second grade Cub Scouts, who work on 12 Achievements, mostly
in the home setting. Arrow Points are awarded for work done on a multitude
of electives. Wears yellow neckerchief |
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Download PDF Version of Pack 320 By-Laws |
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Download Word Version of Pack 320 By-Laws |
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