SRV 104: THE BOYS IN BLUE ARE OUR FUTURE! The Order & Cub Scouting Jeff Goldsmith Japeechen / Jersey Shore Council THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Session Outline Basics Goals Areas to Help Getting Involved OA Cub Scout Support materials "Who was a Cub Scout?"; "Why did you join Cub Scouts?" Possible answers will be: Parents, Fun!, Make new friends, outdoors, camping. THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Brief Overview of Cub Scouts Started in the 1930’s, Cub Scouts is for boys who are in the first through fifth grades (or 7, 8, 9, and 10 years of age). Tiger Cubs (first-graders), Wolf Cub Scouts (second-graders), Bear Cub Scouts (third-graders), and Webelos Scouts (fourth-graders and fifth-graders) meet weekly in Dens. A Pack is a group of Dens and usually meets monthly. THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Helping Our Brothers in Blue Focuses on implementing the OA Strategic Plan 2008-2012 and its emphasis on an active commitment to Webelos to Boy Scout transition and supporting age-appropriate Cub Scout outdoor programs.  THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Webelos to Scout Transition Goals of OA Cub Scout Service Mentoring Membership Webelos to Scout Transition Mentoring: To mentor inexperienced Pack leadership, to recognize leadership opportunities available to Arrowmen working with Cub Scouts, and to serve as positive role models for Cub Scouts. Membership: To serve an integral role in the Council's year round membership, recruitment and retention plan. Outdoor Programming: To help facilitate short and long term outdoor programming and opportunities. Training: To assist in various Scouting training opportunities, as may be requested, to help provide Cub Scouts with trained leadership. Outdoor Programming THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Mentoring The Power of One - Den Chief A Boy Scout who assists a Cub or Webelos Scout Den . . . - Assistant to the Den’s leadership - Attends Den Chief training - Help with the Den meetings, events, Webelos Den overnight campout. The Den Chief is a mentor, friend, Elangomat, role model and guide for the Webelos Den helping prepare the Webelos Scout for a successful transition into Boy Scouts. THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Ways to Serve – Arrowmen can help with… Cub Scout Membership Recruitment & Retention Cub Scout Outdoor Programs Webelos to Scout Transition THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Membership Recruitment & Retention Cub Scout Membership has gone down 21% in the past 8 years from 2,114,420 to 1,665,635. From 2000 to 2008 drop of Cub Scout Age youth served 2,114,420 to 1,665,635 or 21%. Largest drop was -7% from 2004 to 2005. THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

National OA Quality Lodge Petition “The lodge experienced positive growth in its membership.” - 2009 Quality Lodge Requirement 2 95 percent of all Boy Scouts were Cub Scouts. Loss of Cubs=Scouts=Arrowmen “The lodge provided manpower, resources, and/or program assistance in support of the Scout council’s Cub Scout outdoor program and Webelos transition to Boy Scouts.” - 2009 Quality Lodge Requirement E 95% of all Boy Scouts were in Cub Scouting at some time THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Membership Recruitment & Retention Help with membership/recruiting events by being a uniformed presence running games and demos for prospective Cub Scouts while parents learn. Mentoring New Units. Help at other council Cub Scout recruitment and retention activities. 95% of all Boy Scouts were in Cub Scouting at some time THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Cub Scout Outdoor Programs Keep in mind the differences between the development and skill levels of Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. The Cub Scout outdoor program has age-appropriate activities and guidelines. Guide to Safe Scouting. Show Scene 5 (Outdoor Program) of the OA Cub Scout Support Tool Kit –running time is 5 Minutes 4 seconds. THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Keep it Age Appropriate! Cub Scout Outdoor Programs Cub Scouts are not small Boy Scouts. Keep it Age Appropriate! Promote, run, support and serve as staff at Cub Scout Outdoor Events, Camps, activities and help with promotion of these events. Where to Go Camping Guide for Cub Scouts. Help with Training- Trained leaders provide a Quality Program. Remember, keep it age appropriate. Hand out Guide to Safe Scouting's Age Appropriate Guidelines Chart. For more information on what is age appropriate, please refer to the Guide to Safe Scouting (Section III. on Camping and the Age Appropriate Guidelines Chart) . Example: According to the Guide for Safe Scouting, “[o]vernight camping by Tiger, Wolf and Bear Cub Scout dens as dens is not approved”. THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Webelos – Scout Transition Serve as Den Chiefs. Perform Webelos Crossover Ceremonies. Scouts visiting Packs to explain a Troop. Host a Pack. Be visible as Arrowmen. OA troop representatives could become liaisons to the feeder packs. Nationally, about one out of two Webelos makes the transition to Boy Scouts (47.5%). Show Scene 6 of the OA Cub Scout Support Tool Kit (Webelos – Scout Transition)- Run About 6 1/2 Minutes of 9 Minutes Explain what an arrow quest weekend is (i.e., a weekend designed for second year webelos to work on requirements toward their arrow of light and basic outdoor skills). THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Webelos to Scout Transition-Finding the Right Troop Is the troop the right size for me? Can I attend the weekly meeting day and time? And is the meeting place close enough to my home? Am I interested in participating in a troop program like this one? THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

The Order’s Involvement How To Get Organized? The Order’s Involvement With Cub Scouts BREAKOUT THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Lodge Organization Lodge may appoint a Cub Scout Chairman. A position under the lodge (chapter) program element of the organization, would communicate with the Chapter/Lodge and District/Council personnel on a regular basis. The Lodge may also sponsor awards for Cub Scouts at Camp and for those Arrowmen/Chapters which host Cub Scout activities. Invite Cub Scouts to OA fun events. Works closely with the ceremonies team, scheduling and arranging Arrow of Light and Webelos cross-over ceremonies. The Cub Scout Involvement Chairman support Council sponsored program events for Cub Scout Packs. Any lodge or chapter advisors? What are their thoughts on this. By appoint a cub scout chairman, lodge provide additional youth leadership roles Support council cub functions and events: Be sure to work closely with the Council Program committee and Lodge Advisers and Professionals to keep them informed of your plans as a Lodge. THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Resources National OA Cub Scout Support Tool Kit & Guide Released in 2007 Scene 1: Scouting’s National Honor Society Scene 2: Tiger Cub/Cub Scout Scene 3: Webelos Scout Scene 4: Parent Orientation Scene 5: Outdoor Program Scene 6: Webelos-to-Scout Transition Scene 7: The Scout Opportunity. The movie files and guide will be downloadable and available on www.oa-bsa.org in early September 2009. THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Syllabi & PowerPoint presentation. National OA Conclave Training Initiative (CTI) Session 5 - The OA and Cub Scouting - The Order's Role Session on the Cub Scout program, the importance and ways that chapters and lodges can support Cub Scouting in their local councils. http://www.oa-bsa.org/resources/cti Syllabi & PowerPoint presentation. THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

NER OA Lodge Cub Scout Service Guide This 28 page document outlines Lodge service opportunities to the Cub Scout program. The guide begins by describing suitable Chapter, Lodge and Section involvement, including sample ceremonies, the role of a Cub Scout chairman, and planning a Lodge event for Cub Scouts. http://northeast.oa-bsa.org/resources/cub-scout-resources Hand out Guide The Guide intends to assist OA Lodges with appropriate service to Cub Scouting membership recruitment/retention and program delivery in coordination with the local Councils.  THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Questions & Comments Jeff Goldsmith 114 Kenneth Terrace South Orange, NJ 07079 973-763-2583 JGoldsmith@hkmpp.com cubscouting@northeast. oa-bsa.org Questions & Show Operation Cub ScOuting Video 2001 While People Depart THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING