1. Welcome to Cub Scouts Pack 17
Information for Parents of new Scouts

2. Cub Scout Organization
Den (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos)
Pack (Pack 17)
Chartered Organization (Franklin Odd Fellows)
District (Seven Rivers District – Bellingham, Foxboro, Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, Norwood, Plainville, Walpole, Wrentham)
Council (Old Colony Council – Canton, MA)
Southeastern Massachusetts
National Organization

3. Arrow of Light (to Boy Scouts)
Path of the Cub Scout (Ranks)
Bobcat
Tiger
Wolf
Bear
Webelos
Arrow of Light (to Boy Scouts)

4. Pack 17 Organization Pack Committee Cubmaster Pack Trainer Tiger Dens
Wolf Dens
Bear Dens
Webelos 1 Dens
Webelos 2 Dens

5. What your new Scout needs
Provided by Pack
Rank Handbook
Neckerchief & Slide
Purchase
Official cub scout uniform shirt (short or long sleeve)
Slide (if you would not prefer the official Rank copy)
Belt
Cap (official or Pack 17)
World Scout Crest patch
Old Colony Council Shoulder Patch
Den patch (varies)
Pack number patches (Pack # is 17)
Optional
Official pants
Official socks
Pack 17 (Class B) T-shirts and Sweatshirts

6. What your new Scout needsB D E F H J I G

7. Uniforms – Class A (Tiger, Wolf, Bear)
Class A – formal uniform
Shirt – official blue shirt with insignia and appropriate badges
Trousers – official blue, or any blue pants, jeans, shorts
Belt – Official Navy Blue and buckle with Rank emblem
Socks – Official, or any socks will do
Cap – Official cub scout rank cap or Pack 17 cap
Neckerchief – triangular, Rank-specific
Neckerchief Slide – can get Rank specific or make a homemade
one
Wear uniforms to all den and pack meetings and most cub scout sponsored events. Assume Class A’s should be worn unless otherwise notified

8. Uniforms – Class A (Webelos)
Class A – formal uniform
Shirt – option of tan shirt or official blue shirt with insignia and appropriate badges
Trousers – blue with blue shirt or olive green with tan shirt: official, or any pants, jeans, shorts
Belt – Official Navy Blue and buckle with Rank emblem
Socks – Official, or any socks will do
Cap – Official cub scout rank cap or Pack 17 cap
Neckerchief – triangular, Rank-specific
Neckerchief Slide – can get Rank specific or make a homemade
one
Wear uniforms to all den and pack meetings and most cub scout sponsored events. Assume Class A’s should be worn unless otherwise notified

9. Uniforms – Class B Class B – casual uniform
Shirt – Franklin Pack 17 t-shirt or sweatshirt would be
appropriate
Trousers – Blue pants, jeans or shorts
Cap – Franklin Pack 17 cap or official cub scout cap
Wear uniforms to all den and pack meetings and most cub scout sponsored events. Assume Class A’s should be worn unless otherwise notified

10. Uniforms – Patch Placement
Right sleeve
American Flag
Den Patch
Left Sleeve
Council patch
Pack numerals patches
Left Front
World Crest – centered between left shoulder seam and top of left pocket

11. Tiger Awards and Recognition
Bobcat Badge
Tiger Badge – 5 “3-part” Achievements
Family
Den
Go See It
Electives
One bead awarded for every 10 electives completed
Can start right away, but can’t receive beads until Tiger Badge received
Belt Loops
Can be earned and received right away

12. Wolf Awards and Recognition
Bobcat Badge
Wolf Badge – 12 Achievements
Electives
One arrowhead is awarded for every 10 electives completed
Can start right away, but can’t receive arrowheads until Wolf Badge received
Belt Loops and Pins
Can be earned and received right away

13. Bear Awards and Recognition
Bobcat Badge
Bear Badge – Various Achievements in 4 categories
Electives
One arrowhead awarded for every 10 electives completed
Can start right away, but can’t receive arrowheads until Bear Badge received
Belt Loops and Pins
Can be earned and received right away

14. Webelos Awards and Recognition
Bobcat Badge
Webelos Badge – Various Activity Badges and other requirements
Belt Loops and Pins
Can be earned and received right away

15. All suggestions are welcome
Meetings
Den Meetings: meetings and outings to work on badge requirements and electives
Pack Meetings: once per month meetings of the entire pack – rewards and recognitions given
All suggestions are welcome

16. Den Meeting Format Gathering – as scouts arrive
Opening – flag ceremony, promise
Share – what scouts have been doing; achievements
Discover – theme and activity
Closing – reminders, Law of the Pack

17. Pack Meetings and Events
Blue & Gold Banquet
Christmas Party
Pinewood Derby
Raingutter Regatta
Chuckwagon
Campouts and Barbecues (Brockton Rox, Camp Feinstein, Battleships, Crossover Picnic)
Fundraisers (Popcorn Sales and others)
Other Events and Activities (Providence Bruins, Rocket Night, Parades)

18. Scouting is a family activity
Adult Partner Responsibilities
Scouting is a family activity
Attend den and pack meetings
Help plan a den meeting
Host a den meeting
Work with son to do achievements, electives and get patches, belt loops, pins and beads
Volunteer
DO YOUR HOMEWORK – we want all our boys to receive recognition and earn their badges together

19. Youth Protection Highlights
Two-Deep Leadership
No ‘private’ one-on-one contact
No secret societies
No hazing
Find out more at:
Anyone is free to take the online training by registering at MyScouting.scouting.org

20. Volunteer Opportunities
Pack Committee Member
Den Leader
Assistant Den Leader
Event Organization
Den Meeting or Go See It
Pinewood Derby, Raingutter Regatta
ChuckWagon, Klondike
Brockton Rox, Providence Bruins
Campouts and Sleepovers
Fundraisers – (Popcorn Sales, Breakfasts)

21. Resources Uniforms and Supplies Southboro Scout Shop
23 Turnpike Road (Rte. 9 North/Westbound side) Southboro, MA Phone: Fax:
Websites
(Boy Scouts of America website)
(Online Scouting Store)
(Beltloop and Pin requirements)
(Old Colony Council website)
(7 Rivers District website)
(Pack 17 website)
and Phone Lists to be provided