JOINING REQUIREMENTS FOR PACK 1220
Cub Scouts
To join Pack 1220, a youth candidate must:
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Be a boy
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In the first through fifth grade and between 6 and 10 years old. It is NOT a requirement that your son attend any particular school or live in any particular city or neighborhood.
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Is part of a den with a den leader forming to receive him and other boys, or is joining an existing den which is willing to add him as a member.
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Pays the fees to Pack 1220 which are set out in the next section.
Parents
Our basic rule is that if your son joins Pack 1220, so do you. Except for den leaders, parents of youth members are not required to submit an application nor pay any annual fee to participate in pack activities with their sons. Without solid parental participation, dens cannot form, and Pack 1220 cannot provide a quality program to the youth. It is in large part due to parental support and encouragement that our youth members advance in Scouting and realize their full potential.
Den Leaders and Adult Scouters
Male and female adults over the age of 18 can join Pack 1220 and the Boy Scouts of America as an adult Scouter (den leader, den assistant, committee members, etc.) provided that his or her application is accepted by the Pack Committee and approved by the Boy Scouts of America. NOTE: All registered adult volunteers are now required to complete the online Youth Protection training even before submitting the application referred to next - the certificate of completing this online Youth Protection training has to be printed out and attached to the application. There is a $15 registration fee for adults (paid by Pack 1220). Adult leader candidates must provide their social security numbers and submit to background checks which include searches for criminal convictions. The Boy Scouts of America will deny membership to adults with criminal convictions involving drugs, sex crimes, or violence. Den Leaders and other Adult Scouters receive Scouting Magazine as part of their registration. Registered adult leaders are also eligible to participate in online and live Scouting training programs.
FORMS AND FEES
The required fees to join Pack 1220 are as follows:
New Scouts in Fall - w/ Boy's Life - $78.00 (18 months); w/o Boy's Life - $60.00 (18 months)
Renewal of dues in Dec./Jan. - w/ Boy's Life - $52.00 (12 months); w/o Boy's Life - $40.00 (12 months)
The general pack fund covers the cost of each Scout's awards, pins, beltloops, and other costs.
Scouts joining at other times of the year pay a prorated amount which is calculated based on the time of their joining.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON SCHOLARSHIPS:
Pack 1220 wants every boy to experience the fun of Cub Scouting. Although the cost of joining Cub Scouting is not very expensive, if there is any financial difficulty with the joining fees, or with the cost of things like the uniform, patches or handbook, please contact Committee Chairman Trey Barlow or Cubmaster Chris Matta (see the Pack 1220 Leaders) to confidentially discuss the availability of Pack funds. It is the express policy of Pack 1220 that no boy will be denied the benefits of Cub Scouting simply because of financial reasons.
Youth
For a boy to officially join Pack 1220, we determine that the boy will be part of a den being formed to receive him and other boys, or that the boy is joining an existing den which is willing to add him as a member. If there is no designated den, Pack 1220 will still accept a youth membership application pending the formation of a new den of boys in the same grade level. In order for their sons to join, one parent or legal guardian must (1) complete the official youth application form and (2) submit a check payable to Pack 1220 for the fees listed above, as prorated for the time of joining. The youth application form can be secured from a Committee Chairman, Cubmaster or Assistant Cubmaster (see Pack 1220 Leaders page) or can be downloaded online at: Youth Application Form (print out and complete only page 5 of the downloaded form)
Den Leaders and Adult Scouters
For an adult to officially join Pack 1220 as a den leader or other adult Scouter, he or she must: (1) complete the official adult application form; (2) provide his or her social security number (3) submit to a background check. The adult application form can be secured from a Committee Chairman, Cubmaster or Assistant Cubmaster (see Pack 1220 Leaders page) or can be downloaded online at: Adult Application Form (print out and complete/sign BOTH pages 4 and 5 of the downloaded form). NOTE: All registered adult volunteers are now required to complete the online Youth Protection training even before submitting the application referred to next - the certificate of completing this online Youth Protection training has to be printed out and attached to the application.
THINGS YOUR SON NEEDS RIGHT AWAY
Once your son is registered in the Pack and his den is formed, the den leader will get up with the den parents to work out the den meeting schedules. Once this is done, your son will need to obtain a Cub Scout uniform. The Cub Scout uniform is worn at den meetings and Pack meetings, and other official scouting functions.
Uniform by Grade Level:
The Tiger Scout (First Grade) uniform consist of the following items:
The Wolf Scout (Second Grade) uniform consist of the following items:
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Dark blue official shirt
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Official yellow/gold Wolf Cub neckerchief
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Official Wolf Scout slide
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Official Cub Scout Belt
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Dark blue pants or shorts (dark blue denim jeans or shorts may be worn)
The Bear Scout (Third Grade) uniform consist of the following items:
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Dark blue official shirt
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Official light blue Bear Cub neckerchief
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Official Bear Scout slide
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Official Cub Scout Belt
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Dark blue pants or shorts (dark blue denim jeans or shorts may be worn)
The Webelos Scout (Fourth and Fifth Grade) uniform consist of the following:
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Khaki colored official shirt
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Official plaid neckerchief
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Official Webelo slide
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Official Webelo Scout belt
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Khaki colored pants or shorts
Uniform supplies may be obtained at the Bobby Lyle Billy Gamble Scout Shop in Fairview located at 5600 US Highway 75 South, Fairview, TX. 75069. Thier hours are: Mon. - Sat. (9:00 - 6:00); Thurs (9:00 - 8:00). Phone 972-359-9992. You can also buy all of these things online at the BSA Online Store.
Uniform Patches
In addition to the uniform shirt, you will also need to purchase and sew on/affix to the uniform the following patches:
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Council 10 patch
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The Pack numerals of 1220
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Your Den Number patch (The Den Number is the number of your son's den, assigned by the Cubmaster)
You may find help on how to place the above patches in our Scout Uniform page.
SOME FUN CUB SCOUT THINGS
There are so many fun things available for Cub Scouts, it's hard to list them all. Also, the Cub Scouting program is designed so that Cubs at each Grade Level can do activities suitable for that age. Den activities include crafts, telling jokes and stories, learning about our country, and playing games (ESPECIALLY playing games!). Here are some activities at the Pack level that all Cub Scouts seem to enjoy:
Pack Meetings: Each month, all Scouts of Pack 1220 meet as a single group. There, they have a lot of fun! Skits are performed, the boys tell other Scouts what their dens have done over the past month, and award are given out.
Pinewood Derby: From a rectangular piece of pine, Cubs work with parents to shape, sand, paint and decorate a race car. The Pack gathers in January for the Pinewood Derby, where all Cubs race their cars on a special track owned by the Pack. Winners get trophies.
Raingutter Regatta: Each Fall, we set up our raingutters at an outdoor venue where the boys race their custom-built sailboats using nothing more than wind power. This is a family event including a potluck picnic dinner.
Summertime Functions: We don't stop during the summer months. Pack 1220 hosts at least one function each month during the summer break. Some activities include: bowling parties, swim parties, sporting events, and ice skating.
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The Blue and Gold Banquet: All the families in the Pack gather for Scouting's annual birthday party (usually in February) and celebration of Scouting. The Blue and Gold Banquet usually features good food and fellowship, topped off awards and a cake baking contest.
Cub Scout Day Camp: In June, our District puts on a great Day Camp for Cub Scouts, right here in Plano. At Day Camp, Cub Scouts can do extended activities, all day long, including activities such as BB-gun shooting and Archery that can�t be done at den meetings.
Religious Emblem Program: The Cub Scout Religious Emblem program offers a partnership between the boy�s family, the family�s religious leaders, and Scouting, to explore age-appropriate faith issues. Scouting is strictly non-sectarian, so each faith partnering with Scouting has developed a curriculum and workbooks for its own Religious Emblem Award. Cub Scouts who complete their faith�s Religious Emblem program receive a Religious Emblem medal. As with the academic and sports loops, the choice of working on the Religious Emblem Award is completely optional with the Cub Scout. Click Religious Emblem page for more information on the Religious Emblem programs
