Cub Scout Pack 16

PACK 16 POLICY STATEMENT

General Statement - All pack policy decisions are based on: "The BSA Guide to Safe Scouting", "The BSA Scout Handbook", and the collective experience of the staff and committee, many of whom are long-time pack members and Eagle scouts themselves. To date, 6 committee (and staff) members have received official "BSA Training", while 3 have completed Baden Powel training. All policy decisions are made in the best interest of the boy and the pack while adhering to the time tested ideals of scouting.

Program - Pack 16 places strong emphasis on camping and outdoor activities. The goal of Scouting is to help a Scout to grow in both physical and mental ability, to introduce new skills and activities and to have fun. The program is structured around family participation. The ten purposes of Cub Scouting are:

• Character Development
  
• Spiritual Growth
  
• Good Citizenship
  
• Sportsmanship and Fitness
  
• Family Understanding
  
• Respectful Relationships
  
• Personal Achievement
  
• Friendly Service
  
• Fun and Adventure
  
• Preparation for Boy Scouts
  

Meetings - Pack 16 meets every Thursday evening from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. in the St. Joseph Church Hall. Members are expected to acquire and wear complete uniforms to meetings throughout the fall, winter, and spring, and other required events. Exceptions are made at the discretion of the cubmaster. Scouts who have outgrown their uniform are encouraged to donate it to the pack for re-use by an incoming scout.

Dues / Finances - A yearly dues of $30.00 - $50.00 per family is required of each scout. Dues are used to purchase needed materials for meetings and awards for the boys.

• Moneys earned through the sale of popcorn, or other pack sponsored (special) fund raisers are placed in the general pack treasury. These moneys are not available to be released to the scout in the event that he leaves the pack.
  

Expectations - What is expected of every scout of Pack 16:

1. Regular attendance at meetings and events.
   
2. Honoring dues obligations regularly.
   
3. Diligence in studying the Scout Handbook and maintaining a regular advancement schedule.
   
4. Full participation in camping activities.
   
5. Regular practice of his faith (a scout is reverent), fidelity to our country (a scout is loyal), and a serious effort to live up too the Scout Oath and Law.
   
6. Ongoing respect to all scouts and pack leadership. Disrespect and disorderly behavior will not be tolerated.