1. 6 th Richmond Hill Scout Group Welcome to Cub Section Scouting Year of 2015-16

2. 6 th Richmond Hill Scout Group Our Mission  To Contribute to the education of young  people through a value system based on the  Scout promise and law, to help build a better  world where people are self-fulfilled as  individuals and play a constructive role in society Principles of Scouting Duty to GOD Duty to Others Duty to Self

3. 6 th Richmond Hill Scout Group  6 th Richmond Hill Scout Group was established in 1996 and sponsored by St. Agnes Kouying Tsao Catholic Church  We have been active as a Group for 20 years  One of the Catholic Scouts Groups in York Region  The largest group in Canada  All Scouters are volunteers  Our Group covers all sections: Beaver Colony, Cub Pack, Scout Troop, Venture Company and Rover Crew  Cub Pack is designed for children aged 8 to 10 years old

4. 6 th Richmond Hill Scout Group  Our Section, Group, Area and Region

5. 6 th Richmond Hill Scout Group How our group was named ? *Fr Nicola Ruggiero, the first pastor of our Church, initiated the scout group. His Chinese name is “Luk Chi Lok”. Luk means SIX. *Before our church in Markham was completed in 2001, our church was in Richmond Hill. Fr Ruggiero

6. 6 th Richmond Hill Scout Group * P X in yellow (Chi-ro) first two letters of Christ in Greel Greek * Fleur-de-lis in red Symbol of scouting movement

7. 6 th Richmond Hill Scout Group Why is our group scarf yellow and white ? We are a Catholic Group Yellow and White Same colors as the flag of Vatican City

8. CUB MOTTO Do Your Best Wolf Cub Promise: I promise to do my best To love and serve God, To do my duty to the Queen; To keep the law of the Wolf Cub pack, And to do a good turn for somebody every day. Wolf Cub Law: The Cub respects the Old Wolf; The Cub respects himself/herself. 6 th Richmond Hill Scout Group

9. Six formation and youth leaders We will have 8 sub groups. Each group called SIX Pack 1: Red, Orange, Yellow and Green Pack 2: Brown, Blue, Black and Grey Each six will have one Sixer and one second. They will help the six leaders to run the six

10. Leaders  Akela Bosco Tang and Christy Pau RED  Six Main Contact Anthony Miu  Six Scouter Christy Pau ORANGE  Six Main Contact Victor Lai  Six Scouter Wendy Ma YELLOW  Six Main Contact Lamda Cheng  Six Scouter Joseph Li  GREEN  Six Main Contact Alice Chan  Six Scouter Sylvia Leung PACK 1

11. BROWN  Six Main Contact Marietta Mou  Six Scouter Samuel Ching BLUE  Six Main Contact Miranda Leung  Six Scouter Ignatius Ng BLACK  Six Main Contact Amanda Huang  Six Scouter K M Cheung GREY  Six Main Contact Dora Chan  Six Scouter Vivian Mak PACK 2 Leaders

12. Alan Yim Alice S C Chan Justin Lo Teresa Lau Victoria Li Wesley Chee Leaders In Supporting Role

13. Scouting Year and Meeting Place  The Scouting year will start in Mid September and end in Mid June.  No regular meetings during school holidays. It includes Christmas, New Year holidays and March Break.  We meets weekly on Thursday night from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at  Sir John A Macdonald Public School (45 Murison Drive, Markham, Ontario L6C 0J4)  Parents can drop off their child(ren) from 7:15 p.m. onwards

14. What we expect from you:  Regular Meetings  Parents to inform Scouters of any absences  Cubs to arrive between 7:15pm and 7:30pm  There might not be enough Scouters before 7:15pm  Late arrivals will not be allowed to join the opening  Cubs to go to washrooms before meetings  Cubs to arrive in full uniform (including name tag, scarf, leather shoes and white socks)  Cubs with incomplete uniform will not participate in the opening and closing ceremonies  Cubs to bring Cub Book and song book (to be distributed in September) to each meeting

15. What we expect from you:  Sign In/ Sign out  Do not drop off Cubs outside of the school for safety reasons  Parents to ensure authorized list is up to date and inform Scouters of any changes  Authorized list contains a list of names whom you authorize to pick up your kid  Scouters will not release your child if he/she is not picked up by an authorized person   Event Registration  A circular will be distributed via email for special events  Submit reply form and any fees, if applicable, by deadline to complete registration  Refunds will not be issued  Unregistered participants will not be accepted at the event 

16. What we expect from you: Other Important Items Read communications from Scouters on any special notice and events Parents to arrange for transportation to meetings and events, unless otherwise notified Parents to pick up child(ren) on time

17. 20 th Anniversary programs Thanksgiving Mass Oct,25,2015 Photo and crest contest Oct-Dec,2015 20 th Anniversary Year Book April,2016 Group Dinner April,2,2016 Group Camp Jul,1-3,2016

18. Cub Pack Program  Two Packs operation  Plan entire Scouting year program at the beginning  Based on 7 Elements  Games  Crafts  Music  Storytelling  Playacting  Spiritual fellowship  Outdoors

19. Cub Pack Program  Meet Scouts Canada – Cub Program Quality Standards and Awards requirements  Each activity can complete different Star or Badge requirements  Regular weekly meetings  Special events – camps (3 in a year), visits, etc.

20. Cub Pack Program CATHOLIC ELEMENTS IN OUR PROGRAM - Lord’s prayer and Hail Mary - Participate in our Church’s Mass twice a year (Oct and May), Holy Thursday Mass and Catholic Scout Mass - Religion in life (Catholic) training

21. Green Star The Outdoors

22. Blue Star The Home and Community

23. Program Details  Refer to our Cub website under “Library Resource” http://www.6thrichmondhillscoutgroup.org/cubs/  Note that all events are subject to change. Refer to circulars and regular communications sent by our Scouters

24. Badges/Stars - Expectation  Cubs to do badge activities by himself / herself, or with the Six, Pack, family or friends.  Wolf Cub Motto: “Do Your Best”

25. Where Can I Find Requirements?  Scouts Canada Website  www.scouts.ca/ca/cub-scouts-badge-requirements www.scouts.ca/ca/cub-scouts-badge-requirements  Up-to-date  Scouts Tracker  scoutstracker.ca/cubs  Cub book  Not up-to-date  Minor requirement changes e.g. Computer badge  Old requirements are accepted!

26. Badges/Stars – Activity Areas  6 activity areas – each with 1 colour star, many badges, and some awards  Natural World (Black)  Outdoor Activity (Green)  Creative Expression (Tawny)  Health & Fitness (Red)  Home & Community (Blue)  Canada & the World (Purple)  Within each area, star, badges and awards share similar requirements  Additional Star requirement: Cubs must complete a minimum of 3 badges in the same activity area Program Focus

27. Badges/Stars – How to Obtain Leaders mark requirements on Scouts Tracker System & Cub Book based on activity attendance Cubs to submit a badge form for unfinished requirements Home Repair Badge - Cubs need to complete 7 to get badge 5 +2 = 7  done!

28. Badges/Stars – How to Obtain 1.Work on the requirements 2.When done, fill out a badge acquisition form BY HAND Go to Cub website  Library Resource  “Badge Accomplish Form” Download and print 3.Form signed by parent, teacher or any adult who supervises the activity 4.Hand in the form to Six leader 5.Present on the first meeting of the month (Show & Tell) Email notification will be sent to inform parents of presentation date 6.Leader to approve and sign 7.Badge/Star will be distributed in next meeting

29. Badges/Stars – Badge Form Sample Detailed sessions will be held later to Cubs parents separately.

30. Example:

31. Completing Badge form on Family Badge Item No ScoutsTracker Completed? Description 1NoI fried an egg last Saturday. (I will show a leader at Show & Tell) It is 2 times quicker when I boil water with a lid on. When we use a pot, we should always put the lid on and this will use less energy to save the environment….. 2NoI set a table for dinner at home (see picture attached). We had soup, fried beef and mixed vegetables that night 4YesBLANK

32. Awards in Cub Section  The Scouter Joseph Ho’s Scouting Excellence Award  Six Stars Award  Akela’s Award  Highest Participation Award  Religion in Life Emblem

33. ScoutsTracker System  A system which shows the calendar of our Cub Pack program for the year  A system which you can check and monitor the progress of Stars and Badges acquired for your children  You will receive an e-mail to set up access to the system

34. Uniform

38. Scout Shop Scout Shop at 10 Kodiak Cres, Unit 120, Ontario Toronto(Tel: 416-490-6313). Scoutshop.ca

39. SHOES Black leather shoes and white socks  All outdoor footwear including outdoor shoes, rain boots or snow boots are NOT allowed in the meeting area.

40. Physical Fitness Certificate

41. Copy of Health card Front and back

43. Communication / useful link  E mail  Phone  Photo site  Web Site http://www.6thrichmondhillscoutgroup.org/cubs http://www.scouts.ca/sites/default/files/cs-parent- guide.pdf

44. Cub Scouts Parents’ Guide

45. Thanks Button  Show appreciation to the Leaders  Link: http://www.scouts.ca/thankshttp://www.scouts.ca/thanks  Leaders will receive certificates and awards from Scouts Canada

46. Thanks Button

49. Questions and Answers