Welcome to Pack 481
Parent's Page

The intent of this page is to give parents a place to look for information. This page should provide information for parents that are new to scouting along with those that have been around.


Cub Scouts is founded on family principles. This means that the family (or parent> should be involved in scouting along with the scouts. This may mean the scout will need help fulfilling some of the requirements for rank. Or it may mean that the pack will need your help in preparing for an event, or in scheduling an event, or even in being a den leader or taking over another leader position. Don't feel overwhelmed or even shy about helping the pack.

WE ARE ALL VOLUENTEERS!

But every adult involved in Pack 481 has been where you are now. Please help keep the pack running and continue to give your child the best experience we can.


Below you will find a list of terms and their meaning. This is helpful to ensure that everyone understands the "lingo" that is used.

G R O U P S:

PACK - all the Scouts (1st-5th) and their families meeting together
DEN - a group of 6-8 Cub Scouts who meet regularly with their Den Leaders
PACK COMMITTEE - a group of Scout leaders and parents who meet monthly to plan Pack activities and events
CHARTERED ORGANIZATION - the school, the church, or other group chartered by the Boys Scout of America to provide the scouting program to their local community
DISTRICT - all the Packs and Troops in a specific geographical area
COUNCIL - all the districts in a specific geographical area
BSA - the national organization of all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Explorers

P E O P L E:

SCOUTING COORDINATOR - liason between the Pack and the Chartered Organization
COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN - oversees the Pack Committee meetings, guides the committee
CUBMASTER - runs the Pack Meetings, oversees all Den Leaders and Den Leader Coaches
DEN LEADER COACH - provides support and assistance to Bear and Wolf Den Leaders
TIGER CUB COACH - provides support and assistance to Tiger Den Leaders and parents
DEN LEADER - with one or more assistents, plans and holds Den Meetings
TIGER CUB - a first grade scout
WOLF CUB - a second grade scout
BEAR CUB - a third grade scout
WEBELOS CUB - a fourth or fifth grade scout
BOBCAT - the first rank earned by all Cub Scouts in second grade and up
ARROW OF LIGHT - highest award a Cub Scout can earn - completed by fifth grade Webelos
DENNER - a Cub Scout selected for special duties with his Den for a specific period
DEN CHIEF - a Boy Scout with special training that works with a Cub Scout Den or Pack

E V E N T S:

PACK MEETING - a monthly meeting attended by all Scouts in a Pack and their families
DEN MEETING - a weekly meeting of a Cub Scout Den gathered at a home or on a specific event
COMMITTEE MEETING (a.k.a. LEADERS MEETING) - a monthly gathering of Den leaders and parents held to plan Pack activities and review the progress of the Dens
ROUNDTABLE - a monthly program resource and morale building meeting for all Cub Scout Leaders held by the District Commissioner Staff
BLUE AND GOLD BANQUET - an annual dinner to celebrate the birthday of Scouting, attended by all Scouts, family members and honored guests
PINEWOOD DERBY - an annuam competition of model race cars designed and built by Scouts from offical BSA kits
SPACE DERBY - a race with space ships made by Scouts from official BSA kits
RAINGUTTER REGATTA - a race of sailboats in a raingutter, powered by blowing against the sails made by Scouts from official BSA kits
CROSSOVER - a ceremony where a Webelo Scout graduates from Cub Scouting and joins a Boy Scout Troop
DAY CAMP - a daytime camp with crafts, activities, BB guns, and archery offered by the District during the summer months
CAMPOREE - an outdoor activity where Webelos particapte with Boy Scouts in activites, games, crafts, and skills
OUTDOOR EXPO (a.k.a SCOUT SHOW) - an annual exposition of Cub and Boy Scouts activities with Scouts from the entire Council in attendance

T R A I N I N G:

BASIC LEADER TRAINING - the single most important training course to prepare Cub Scout Leaders for their responsibilities, conducted by the District
YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING - the second most important training for every Cub Scout Leader and parent, as it informs and instructs adult volunteers concerning the BSA Youth Protection Program
POW WOW - an annual day long "Advanced" training seminar and trade show hosted by the Circle Ten Council
WEBELOS OUTDOOR TRAINING - an overnight training experience for Webelos leaders which provides an exposure to outdoor skills including camping, cooking, first aid, naturalist, forester and campfire fun


What Will Your New Scout Need???
Look In The Table Below To Find Out.
Cub Scouts (2nd and 3rd Grade)
  • Blue Cub Scout Shirt
  • 2nd grade needs yellow neckachief
  • 2nd grade needs "Wolf" book
  • 3rd grade needs blue neckacheif
  • 3rd grade needs "Bear" book
  • Neckachief slide
  • Blue Cub Scout Belt
  • Circle 10 Council Patch
  • Den number patch
  • Pack number patches (481)
  • World Crest
  • Tiger Scouts (1st Grade)
  • Orange Tiger Shirt (child)
  • Orange Tiger Shirt (adult)
  • Webelos Scout (4th and 5th Grade)
  • Tan Boy Scout Shirt
  • Webelos neckachief
  • Webelos slide
  • Blue Cub Scout Belt
  • "Webelos" Book
  • Circle 10 Council Patch
  • Patrol patch
  • Pack number patches (481)
  • World Crest


  • Look Below To Find Out Where That Patch Goes
    Webelos - exchange the den number for the patrol patch

    Right Sleeve Left Sleeve
    Right Pocket Left Pocket


    If you find any of this information incorrect or if there is something that you would like to see please contact WEBMASTER.