1. Germantown Baptist Church
Pack 99
2016 – 2017 Parent Info

2. Welcome to Cub Scouts! Purposes of Cub Scouting:
Character Development
Spiritual Growth
Good Citizenship
Sportsmanship and Fitness
Family Understanding
Respectful Relationships
Personal Achievement
Friendly Service
Fun and Adventure
Preparation for Boy Scouts

3. Cub Scout Layout Pack 99 Chickasaw Council Eastern District
Other Districts
Pack 99
Tiger Dens
1st Graders
Wolf Dens
2nd Graders
Bear Dens
3rd Graders
Webelos I Dens
4th Graders
Webelos II Dens
5th Graders
Other Packs

4. Why am I here? I want my boy to have fun
I want my boy to become responsible
I want my boy to become self-sufficient
I want my boy to be well rounded

5. General Schedule
Den Meetings each Monday night from 6:30 – 7:30 in Joy Wing 2nd floor
Pack Meetings – All dens come together for games, awards, special guests, etc. See calendar for details.
Up to date schedule on our website at

6. What did we do last year? HAD LOTS OF FUN!!
Kickball game / ice cream social for beginning year event at Germantown Baptist Church gym.
Fun times at Den Meetings
Campouts Fall and Spring
Outdoor Pack Meeting!
Played cool games
Built Pinewood Derby Cars at our Pack 99 Workshop
Raced our Pinewood Derby Cars
Dinner/Awards Program at our Blue & Gold Banquet.
Marched in the Germantown Christmas Parade
Scout Night at RiverKIngs
Learned about God’s influence when discussing achievements
Attended 3 night Resident Camp at Kia Kima (Hardy, AR)
Assisted in placing American flags at the Veteran’s Cemetery the Saturday before Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day
Earned LOTS of Awards
Summertime Events
Kia Kima
IMAX National Parks movie
Get Air in Collierville
Cub Scout Day Camp
Scout Night at Redbirds
HAD LOTS OF FUN!!

7. Special Events this year
Roller Skating kickoff party at GBC CORE (gym)
Campout on GBC property
Raingutter Regatta
Tour of FedEx Engine Shop and Hangars
Service Project - TBD
Fall Campout
March in the Germantown Christmas Parade
American Flag Placement ceremony at Veteran’s Cemetery for Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day.
Pinewood Derby Workshops & Races
Blue & Gold Banquet
Spring Campout
Kia Kima Cub Scout Resident Camp
Fun Summertime Events

8. Advancement The first Rank Badge earned is the Bobcat Badge.
Each boy works to earn his “Rank” Badge this year (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos)
2nd Year Webelos work to earn the Arrow Light Award
Each boy earns awards as they move towards their rank and completing “adventures”

9. Family Involvement Help your scout work through his “adventures”!
Help your scout with his uniform!
Help your scout make the meetings! (Stay with your scout during meetings and participate.)
Help your scout’s Den Leader! They will appreciate the offer.
Help at any pack events.
All pack events including campouts are family friendly for all members including any siblings.
Volunteer! Volunteer! Volunteer!

10. The more a parent is involved in a child’s activity, the more productive and excited the child will be in the activity. If you have suggestions about how to make Pack 99 better, the leadership is all ears. Feedback is the key to taking this from a GOOD pack to a GREAT pack.

11. Youth Protection Training
Pack 99 takes Youth Protection VERY seriously. Any registered leader within the Boy Scouts of America MUST complete training EVERY 2 years.
Pack 99 asks one parents/guardians from each family to take this training so that you know the standards that Pack 99 leaders abide as well as making sure you do not put yourselves in incorrect situations with a scout.
The training is online and takes about 25 minutes to complete.

12. Youth Protection Training
Parent/Guardians who MUST complete this training:
At least one parent/guardian from each family.
Those attending any overnight campout.
Anyone who is requested by Pack 99 Leadership.
See pack99gbc.com for training job aid and instructions on how to provide a softcopy of certificate to pack leadership.

13. Uniforms
Uniforms are important. They provide a sense of belonging for the boys and look sharp.
Full uniforms are worn to Pack Meetings, Show and Sells, and other public events (i.e Flag Placement, Christmas parade, etc.)
Class A uniforms are the standard scout button down shirt, neckerchief, slide, hat, pants/shorts, socks, belt.
Class B uniforms are any Cub Scout T-Shirt with any other clothes. Wear to events to show unity.

14. Uniforms
Uniforms can be purchased online or at the local Scout Shop. Look at for hours. It is located at 171 S. Hollywood, Memphis, TN 38112
Staff at Scout Shop assist on getting all parts
What is needed if online order: /Uniform/cubscout.aspx
Don’t forget your book!!

15. Popcorn Sales Our primary fundraiser Occurs in the Fall
Helps pay for our activities and expenses that dues do not cover
Scouts earn prizes for amount of sales!
Show and Sell opportunities
Sell & Deliver
People like to support Cub Scouts!

16. Show and Sells
This is an easy way to sell a product. You work out front of a grocery store with the product in hand and sell right there.
No Delivery Later
Must wear Class A Uniform
Must wear a Smile  !
You have to talk to people!
Cannot ask for donations

17. Camp Card Sales Secondary fundraiser Occurs in the Spring
Helps pay for our activities and expenses that dues do not cover
Allows Scout to earn money for Summer events
Show and Sell opportunities
Sell & Deliver
People like to support Cub Scouts!

18. Spending of Dues
$37.50 is paid to local council for your son's membership and Boys Life subscription for the year. Additional $10-15 for new scouts.
Remainder is used by Pack 99 for:
All awards and patches for your scout.  
Special crafts or supplies needed for den meetings
Raingutter Regatta boat for you scout
Pinewood Derby car for your scout
Supplies for Pinewood Derby and new tools for the workshop
Pinewood Derby trophies/medals
Supplies for campouts
Maintenance on the pack trailer to carry to campouts
Blue and Gold decorations and awards
Christmas Float
Class B T-Shirts for scouts
And much, much more

19. Final Thoughts
Scouting is a bonding experience between parents, scouts, and siblings
WE NEED YOU! Cub Scouting is a completely volunteer based organization. Parent participation is very important.
Safety First! Cub Scouting rules enforce 2 deep leadership.
We want your boy to have the best time ever with cub scouts!

20. pack99gbc.com See the Pack 99 website for updates on the following:
Calendar
Financial Policy
Youth Protection Training Job Aid
This presentation
And much more…

21. Council Website Chickasaw Council website - www.chickasaw.org
Chickasaw Council Calendar – this might include items that Pack 99 might not be participating as a group. ndar.asp?OrgKey=2044

22. Pack 99 Leaders CubMaster – Mark Morgan
Assistant CubMaster – Andy Mynatt
Tiger Den (1st Grade) – Angela Stembridge
Wolf Den (2nd Grade) – David McVoy and Brad Compton
Bear Den (3rd Grade) – Rusty Artz
Webelos 1 (4th Grade) – Andy Mynatt and Blair Mynatt
Webelos 2 (5th Grade) –Mark Morgan
Treasurer – Bryan Roper