Presented by Andy Lane

1. Cub Scout Roundup
PACK 249
LINCOLN COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
YPSILANTI, MI

2. • Deliver flyers and posters to local elementary
schools
• Present “Boy Talks” and assemblies at the
elementary schools
• Send Roundup flyer to parent email groups
• Share event details on Pack Facebook page
• Encourage Pack families to invite a friend
Getting the word out!

3. • Welcome new families as they arrive
• Utilize parents or a local Boy Scout troop to run
an outdoor event for the current and prospective
Scouts – obstacle course, field games, etc.
• Indoor presentation for parents
• Held on a normal den meeting night to
encourage existing Scout and parent attendance
• Pack leadership has an opportunity to engage
with new parents and answer any questions
Roundup event format

4. • Provide handout with cost and event calendar
information
• Sign in sheets with name, phone and email.
Don’t forget the pens!
• Blank applications for youth and adults
• Display items like handbooks, Boys’ Life,
Pinewood Derby cars, patch vests, picture
albums
Logistics

5. Cub Scout Roundup
Spring 2015
PACK 249
LINCOLN COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
YPSILANTI, MI

6. Cub Scouts Boy Scouts Venturing
Boys
Grade 1-5
Boys
Age 11-18
Co-ed
Age 14-21
This is Scouting
• 2.7 million youth currently involved with Scouting programs
• 58% of NASA astronauts, 28% of service academy cadets and 38% of
US Congress were involved in Scouting
• 1,582,931 boys currently in Cub Scouts
This could be you!

7. Pack 249
First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade
Lincoln Community
United Methodist Church
Southern Shores Field Service Council
Cub Scout Organization
Council
Charter
Organization
Pack
Den

8. Cub Scout Principles
Scout Oath
On my honor, I promise to do my best,
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake and morally straight.
Scout Law
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful,
friendly, courteous, kind, obedient,
cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and
reverent.
Do Your Best!
Cub Scouting Core Values
Citizenship • Compassion • Cooperation • Courage • Faith • Health & Fitness
Honesty • Perseverance • Positive Attitude • Resourcefulness • Respect • Responsibility

9. • 3-4 Den meetings per month: crafts, games, sports,
skits, songs, puzzles!
• Pinewood Derby / Space Derby / Raingutter Regatta
• Blue and Gold Banquet – Scouting’s Birthday!
• Trips to fire and police stations, sporting events,
museums, parks
• March in community parades
Cub Scouts Do Things and Go Places

10. Cub Scouts Get Outside

11. • Achievements are recognized at a monthly Pack meeting
• Rank badges and Elective awards for an extra challenge
• Activity patches for various events
Cub Scouts Earn Awards

12. Cub Scouts Build Stuff

13. • Learn US Flag etiquette and perform a flag
retirement ceremony
• Collect canned goods at Thanksgiving;
Christmas caroling at nursing homes
• Service projects
• Attend Scout Sunday and earn religious
emblems
Cub Scouts Are Good Citizens

14. Cub Scouts Learn New Skills
Skits and Songs
Salesmanship
Knife Safety
Public
Speaking
Outdoor Skills

15. Summer Activities 2015
June 20: Bike Rodeo – 10 am, LCUMC
Scouts will bring their bikes, learn to do bike safety checks, learn
rules for safe bike riding and participate in riding challenges and an
obstacle course.
July 11: Family Nature Hike – 10am, Crosswinds Marsh Preserve
Scouts and their families will hike through the park’s nature trails.
Bring your bird watching gear and look for the bald eagles.
Aug 7-8: Family Campout - LCUMC
Scouts and their families will camp out in the field at the church and
enjoy the fun and excitement of a Cub Scout campfire! Saturday
morning will be a field day of fun events.
Cub Scout fun doesn’t stop during the summer. It just goes outside.
Look for these and other events this summer.
Other outdoor fun (additional fees required)
June 24-26: Cub Scout Day Camp (register by 6/14)
July 24-26: Cub Scout Resident Camp
July 29 – Aug 1: Webelos Resident Camp

16. How do I join Cub Scouts?
• Fill out an application
• Pay registration fees ($40)
• Buy correct book and uniform (scoutstuff.org)
• Shirt, scarf, patches, belt (~$60). Book ($13)
• Get ready to have fun!
Questions: Andy Lane, 734-657-3201, alane36@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/SSFSCPack249
National registration fee (thru Dec 2015) 15.00$
Boys' Life magazine (thru Dec 2015) 7.00$
Pack T-shirt 8.00$
Den Dues (craft supplies, etc.) 10.00$
Total 40.00$

17. Join the fun…
…with Pack 249!