Cub Scout Pack 97
By-Laws
ARTICLE 1, PURPOSE OF CUB SCOUTING: The purpose is to provide an effective educational program designed to train in the responsibilities of practicing citizenship, providing growth in moral strength and character, and to enhance the development of physical, mental, and emotional fitness. Most of all it is “FUN WITH A PURPOSE”.
ARTICLE 2, CHARTER: Pack 97 is chartered by the Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ. The chartered organization provides a suitable meeting place and facilities for Pack and Den meetings, adult leadership, supervision, and opportunities for a healthy Scouting life for the boys under its care.
ARTICLE 3, CUB SCOUT COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION (Pack Committee): The members of this organization shall consist of a Committee Chair, Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster, Pack Secretary, Pack Treasurer, Pack Advancement Coordinator, Pack Trainer, Den Leaders, Webelos Leaders, Parents and or Guardian(s). All scout parents and leaders are members of the Pack Committee.
ARTICLE 4, EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS: The executive board consists of Committee Chair, Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster, Secretaries, Treasurer, Pack Advancement Chair, and Pack Trainer.
ARTICLE 5, DUTIES: While the duties of the officers can be wide ranging and ever changing depending on attendance at events and meetings the following list is meant only as a guide to help those individuals in these roles understand the basic duties required for each postion.
SECTION 1, COMMITTEE CHAIR RESPONSIBILITIES: include membership on the Executive Board; attending the monthy District Roundtable, recruiting adult leadership to run the pack with the Cubmaster; coordinating the development of the pack program plan for presentation to unit leadership for approval and distributing plans to all parents upon approval; chairing the Pack Committee and Executive Committee meetings on a monthly basis; assisting the Cubmaster whenever needed; presenting the pack charter to the charter organization annually, preparing the annual pack recharter documents and obtaining the necessary fees, signatures, and information to achieve first time processing.
SECTION 2, CUBMASTER RESPONSIBILITIES: include membership on the Executive Board; attending the monthly District Roundtable and reporting back to the Pack Committee meeting; planning the monthly Pack Meetings with the assistant Cubmaster; conducting the monthly Pack Meetings and developing the pack program plan for presentation to pack leadership with the Assistant Cubmaster; chairing the Pack Committee and Excutive Committee meetings in the absence of the Committee Chair.
SECTION 3, ASSISTANT CUBMASTER RESPONSIBILITES: include membership of the Executive Board;
Performing all duties as requested by the Cubmaster and Committee Chair in planning the monthly pack meetings under the Cubmaster's guidance; planning advancement ceremonies and coordinating Webelos graduation with the Scout Troop, keeping abreast of the program changes via regular attendance at District Roundtables; and in the absence of the Cubmaster, conducting the Pack meetings.
SECTION 4, PACK SECRETARY RESPONSIBILTIES: include membership on the Executive Board; attending Pack/Executive Committee meeings and presenting written minutes of the previous meeting; taking minutes to present at the next meeting; sending out mailings requested by the Cubmaster or Committee Chairman; and may be requested by an event chairperson to write up permission slips for the event.
SECTION 5, PACK TREASURER RESPONSIBILITIES: include membership on the Executive Board; reporting monthly to the Executive Committee on the fiscal health of the pack in a report describing income and expenses for the committee's review and approval; keeping signature cards (authorized signers) on both the checking account and savings account up to date; and completing all money earning applications for pack fundraisers and submitting them to the District Scout executive. That person(s) is also responsible for all deposits to the pack checking and savings accounts, reconciling the checking accounts to the monthly bank statement; coordinating all cash payments, and obtaining receipts for the pack records prior to reimbursement or payment when approved. All reimbursements less that $50.00 may be approved by the Committee Chair. Reimbursements greater than $50.00 shall be approved by the majority vote of the Executive committee in attendance. The treasurer also helps the Committee Chair collect monthly dues and annual fees in a timely and orderly fashion.
SECTION 6, PACK ADVANCEMENT COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITIES: include membership on the Executive Board; completing the Den advancements for the month. Awards not obtained at this meeting will be carried over to the next pack meeting. Prior to the Pack Meeting, the advancement coordinator compiles the pack advancement report, goes to the council office and purchases patches and awards, or arranges for someone else to do so and turns all receipts over to the Pack Treasurer and prepares a list of awards for each Pack Meeting. Then fills out a recognition card for each award, prepares a package for this card and the award for each boy, and sorts the awards by den to speed the recognition process.
SECTION 7, PACK TRAINER RESPONSIBILITIES: include membership on the Executive Board; remaining current with training material and program updates, conducting orientation of new families, conducting monthly Unit Leadership Enhancements, encouraging Pack leaders to attend additional training opportunites, maintaining Pack training records.
SECTION 8, DEN AND WEBELOS LEADERS RESPONSIBILITIES: include being a registered leader of Pack 97, leads a Cub Scout or Webelos den and attends at least 4 District Roundtable a year. They are not part of the Executive Board. They attend or get someone to attend monthly Pack Committee meetings.
SECTION 9, FAMILY/PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Cub Scouting gives families an opportunity to spend quality time together. It is the leader's role to provide interest, skill and time in developing a good program. The family provides help and support for the Den and Pack. Families can help in many different ways, which may vary from family to family, depending upon family structures and other family responsibilities. Some of the examples of family involvement include:
*Working with their Cub Scout on achievements and electives.
*Attending the Den and Pack meetings with their Cub Scout.
*Presenting advancement awards to the Cub Scout at Pack Meetings.
*Helping at occasional den meetings on a specific project or an activity.
*Providing refreshments.
*Providing transportation.
*Assisting with the Den outings.
*Telephoning.
*Helping teach a Webelos activity badge.
ARTICLE 6, MEMBERSHIP: Pack 97 is open to all boys, it is the policy of the Pack to encourage a boy to maintain an active interest in his religious preference. No boys will be turned away because of financial hardship.
ARTICLE 7, STEPS IN JOINING: When a boy and his family desire to become a part of the Pack they should contact any member of the Pack who can then direct them to the Cubmaster or Committee Chair.
ARTICLE 8, TRANSFER: Transfers will be accepted on the same basis as new Cub Scouts and will be welcomed at the next Pack Meeting.
ARTICLE 9, ATTENDANCE: All Cub Scouts and their parents are encouraged to support their Den and Pack through active participation in Den and Pack activities. A parent should join their son at Den meetings. The entire family is welcome at Pack meetings and many outings are intended for the families.
ARTICLE 10, DEN ASSIGNMENTS: Dens are organized by the Cubscout Ranks: Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos. The goal of the Pack is for your son to be able to follow the Cub Scout motto: "DO YOUR BEST”. If at any time during the Scout year a parent feels there is a problem within the den, the following steps should be taken:
1. If possible, discuss the problem with the person(s) involved. If it is another person in the Den, contact the Den Leader first.
2. If the problem is with the Den Leader or Assistant Den Leader, meet with that person if at all possible.
3. If the problem is not resolved or if you are not comfortable talking with the Den Leader or Assistant(s), contact the Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster, or Pack Committee Chair. If you do not contact the Cubmaster directly, the person you talk to will notify the Cubmaster.
4. Whenever possible, a meeting of all parties involved will be held in order to resolve the issue.
ARTICLE 11, CONDUCT: A Cub Scout is expected to behave himself at all meetings and outings. Disruptive behavior, fighting, and use of bad language are some examples of behavior which will not be tolerated at Den meetings, Pack meetings or outings. On those rare occasions when discipline is necessary, the following action will be taken:
SECTION 1, Verbal Reprimand: The Den leader or Assistant will take the boy out of the activity and talk with him about what he has done wrong. The boy will then rejoin the activity.
SECTION 2, Time Out: The boy will again be taken out of the activity and spoken to but he will not be allowed to rejoin the group or complete the particular project or activity. He can rejoin when they move on to the next activity.
SECTION 3, Call the Parent: If the boy does not correct the behavior, his parents will be asked to take him home. If the parent is present, they will be asked to leave with their son immediately. If a parent is not present, their son will call them.
ARTICLE 12, UNIFORM: Blue and Gold are the Cub Scout colors. They have special meaning: The blue stands for truth and spirituality, steadfast loyalty, and the sky above. The gold stands for warm sunlight, good cheer and happiness. Webelos have the option of wearing the blue or the khaki colored shirt.
SECTION 1, MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: The minimum uniform requirement for Pack 97 is an official uniform shirt, neckerchief, neckerchief slide, and belt. The shirts (and many other supplies) can be purchased at the Miami Valley Council Scout Shop or online at scoutstuff.org. The minimum insignia shall include the U.S. flag, den numeral, council shoulder emblem, pack numerals and World Crest, and all in compliance with the current BSA Uniform Inspection Sheet.
SECTION 2, COLORS BY RANK: Tigers wear an orange scarf, Wolves a gold scarf, Bears a blue scarf, and Webelos a blue, green, red and gold plaid scarf. Leaders will either wear Leader scarf or Webelos Scarf whichever is appropriate and Boy Scout slide, or other appropriate slide. The Tigers wear a tiger scarf slide, Wolf Cubs a wolf scarf slide, Bears a bear scarf slide, and the Webelos wear the Webelos logo scarf slide or any other acceptable tie slide. Webelos also wear "colors" on their right sleeve where they wear the activity pins they earn.
SECTION 3, UNIFORM INSPECTION: Dens may hold inspections and they will also be part of the Pack Meetings, or other activities. A boy is expected to wear his uniform clean and neat, shirts tucked in, and hats on straight with the bill facing forward at all times.
Section 4, Class B Uniform (Activity Shirts): In general, every Cub Scout should wear his uniform to all Cub Scouting activities, including den and pack meetings, unit outings, and any activities done with members of the den or pack. When playing sports, camping, or participating in other physical activities, Pack 97 may opt to have the Cub Scouts wear an alternate Class B uniform shirt. The Cubmaster will provide advance notice of any occasion when the boys should wear anything other than the uniform. Den Leaders may also have their Cub Scouts wear the Class B uniform shirts for a specific den meeting or outing and will notify their dens in advance. The Class B uniform will be provided to each scout in the pack upon completion of his Bobcat rank. If a scout transfers in to the pack and has already received his Bobcat rank with another Pack he will be provided a Class B uniform shirt at the next Pack meeting he attends. Additional shirts will be available for purchase by Scouts and their parents at a current cost of $15 per shirt, this cost is subject to change without notice at anytime.
ARTICLE 13, MEETINGS:
SECTION 1, DEN MEETINGS: Den meetings will generally be held at Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ in designated Den meeting rooms. Den meetings are generally held on the first and third Thursday of the month. Parents and or guardians are asked to attend with sons. Den meetings are planned and run by the Den Leader with the help of an assistant Den leader and/or parents. Den meetings are planned around the monthly theme.
SECTION 2, PACK MEETING: Pack meetings are usually scheduled for the Second Thursday evening of each month in the Fellowship Hall of Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The entire family is encouraged to attend the Pack meeting and support the Cub Scouts in their advancement. The Pack meeting program includes opening and closing ceremonies, recognition of boys who have earned awards, and presentation of skits and stunts by Dens. The Pack meeting is planned around a monthly theme and is lead by the Cubmaster with the help of other adult Pack Leaders.
SECTION 3, PACK COMMITTEE MEETING: Meetings are normally held on the fourth Thursday each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ. Important to the successful operation of the Pack is the Pack Committee meeting, a group of adults who manage such things as recordkeeping, finance, leadership, and registration. The adults include the Executive Board, Den Leaders, parents, guardians and friends of Cub Scouting. Our pack will continue to grow as long as we have adults who are willing to share their time, ideas and experience.
SECTION 4, EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING: Executive Board meetings will usually be conducted immediately following the Pack Committee meeting when action is required from the Executive Board.
ARTICLE 14, ADVANCEMENT: The Cub Scout Program has four ranks: Tigers, Wolf, Bear and Webelos. The Arrow of Light is the highest award in Cub Scouts.
SECTION 1: BOBCAT: A boy's first step after registering as a Cub Scout, regardless of his age, is to pass the Bobcat requirements. They are:
1. Learn and say the Cub Scout Promise, and complete the Honesty Character Connection.
2. Say the Law of the Pack; tell what it means.
3. Tell what Webelos means.
4. Show the Cub Scout sign and tell what it means.
5. Show the Cub Scout handshake and tell what it means.
6. Say the Cub Scout motto.
7. Give the Cub Scout salute and tell what it means.
8. With the Scout’s parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the booklet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse.
When a boy has learned these things he is eligible to receive his Bobcat badge at a Pack Ceremony. He then begins working on the rank for his grade or age.
SECTION 2, TIGER CUB: A boy who is in first grade (or is 7 years old) and registered with his adult parent as a member of a Tiger Cub Den. Recognition available to Tiger Cub Scouts includes beads earned for their totem, and upon completion of the 5 Tiger achievements he can earn his Tiger badge.
SECTION 3, WOLF: The Wolf rank is for boys who are in second grade (or are 8 years old). To become a Wolf Cub Scout, a boy must pass 12 achievements based on skill level. After he has earned the Wolf badge, he is encouraged to work on the 23 Wolf electives until he completes second grade (or age 9 years old). When he completes 10 elective projects, he earns a Gold Arrow Point to wear under the Wolf badge. For each additional 10 elective projects completed, he earns a Silver Arrow Point.
SECTION 4, BEAR: The Bear rank is for boys who are in third grade (or are 9 years old). There are 24 Bear achievements in four different categories. The Scout must complete 12 of the achievements to earn the Bear badge. These requirements are somewhat more difficult and challenging than those for Wolf. When he has earned his Bear badge, he may work on electives for credit toward Bear arrow points. He may also complete additional elective credit requirements from the 12 achievements he did for use in earning his Bear rank. Like the Wolf, he receives a Gold Arrow Point for each additional 10 he completes. His arrows are worn below the Bear badge.
SECTION 5, WEBELOS: The Webelos rank is for boys who are in fourth grade (or are 10 years old). This rank is called Webelos 1. Webelos 2 are in fifth grade (or are 11 years old). Both work on the same requirements. To earn the Webelos Badge, a boy must be in a Webelos Den for 3 or more months. He must complete 8 requirements, which includes earning the Fitness and 2 other activity pins. After he receives the Webelos badge he can earn the Compass Points emblem. He must earn four more activity pins to receive it. He can earn a compass point for each four additional activity pins received.
SECTION 6, THE ARROW OF LIGHT AWARD: The Arrow of Light Award is Cub Scouting's highest award. Among the requirements to earn the Arrow of Light Award is to earn a total of eight activity pins. They must include Citizen, Fitness, Readyman and at least one from each of the following groups: outdoor group, the mental skills group and the technology group. Earning the Arrow of Light Award tells everyone that you are ready to be a Boy Scout.
ARTICLE 15, ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS:
SECTION 1, RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS PROGRAMS: The Boys Scouts of America does not define what constitutes belief in God or the practice of religion. Rather, it provides programs and ideals that compliment the aims of all religions, with the result that religious organizations are the single largest category of chartered organizations for Packs. Pack 97 strongly encourages each Scout to work on the religious emblem pertaining to the denomination of their choice in the Regligious Emblems Program.
SECTION 2, ACADEMIC AND SPORTS PROGRAMS: This is a program open for all age Cub Scouts. The boys can earn belt loops, and pins for participating in the Academic and Sports Program. Some examples of the activites are: Disabilities Awareness, Family Travel, Good Manners, Nutrition, Pet Care, Photography, Reading and Writing, Video Games, Hiking, Hockey, Horseback Riding, Kickball, Skateboarding, and others.
SECTION 3, PATCHES AND PATCH VEST: The Cub Scouts earn many patches. Many of these are awards of rank, which becomes a permanent part of their uniform. There are also patches related to events and projects that may not be worn on the official uniform, but should be worn on the red patch vest provided by the Pack.
SECTION 4, PACK AWARDS AND RECOGNITION PROGRAMS: These awards are granted to an entire unit (den or pack) rather than to an individual adult or youth member. Pursuing these recognitions can be a great way to practice teamwork and foster a sense of unity. The National Den Award: recognizes dens that conduct a quality, year-round program. Service projects, Cub Scout Academics and Sports, field trips, character development, and Cub Scout camping are areas that are emphasized. Dens earn the award as a team, not as individual den members. The recognition is a ribbon for the den flag or den doodle. National Summertime Pack Award: A pack can qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award certificate and streamer by planning and conducting three pack activities—one each in June, July, and August. Qualifying packs receive a colorful streamer for their pack flag. Dens with an average attendance of at least half their members at the three summer pack events will be eligible for a colorful den participation ribbon. Boys who participate in all three pack events are eligible to receive the National Summertime Pack Award pin, which they can wear on the right pocket flap of their uniform. “Scouting’s Journey to Excellence” is the BSA’s new council performance recognition program designed to encourage and reward success and measure the performance of our unit.
SECTION 5, ADULT RECOGNITION PROGRAM: Recognition awards are available to Cub Scout leaders who complete training, tenure, and performance requirements. These awards are presented by the local council. All of the awards require the completion of Fast Start Training, Basic Leader Training for the position, Youth Protection training, and participation in roundtables or a pow wow or University of Scouting. The Trained Leader emblem is available for all leaders who have completed the Basic Leader Training program appropriate to their positions. The emblem is worn on the left sleeve immediately below and touching the emblem of office for which it was earned. Because trained leaders ensure that the goals of Cub Scouting are met, every Cub Scout leader is encouraged to earn the Trained Leader Emblem for his or her current position.
ARTICLE 16, CAMPING AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:
SECTION 1, CUB SCOUT DAYCAMP: These are 5 day camps with a daily theme, which is chosen by the District, and run by District and Council leadership. They are generally held in June July or August. This camp is for all Cubs.
SECTION 2, FORESTRY FIELD DAYS: This program is put on by the Shelby County Soil and Water Conservation District. It gives the Scouts the opportunity to learn tree identification, hike through local woods and learn about different conservation projects taking place in Shelby County.
Section 3, Overnight Camping: Pack 97 will camp overnight periodically throughout the year. All BSA guidelines for Cubscout camping will be followed. Boys who are not yet in Webelos must have a parent or guardian attend the overnighter in order to participate. Webelos may camp without parents or guardians but only when a BALOO trained adult leader is in attendance.
ARTICLE 17, SCHEDULED PACK EVENTS: While individual Dens will plan Go See Its in order to complete advancement requirements the Pack will also schedule events in which the entire Pack participates. The Pack Committee will appoint a coordinator/chairman for each event. The following is an example of events that may be included:
SHELBY MEMORIAL DAY GRAVE DECORATING AND PARADE: This event is held on Memorial Day weekend. The Cub Scouts help decorate the graves of fallen veterans and march in the Memorial Day parade in their uniforms in downtown Sidney.
SCOUT NIGHT AT A DAYTON DRAGONS GAME: This event is held at one of the prescheduled Dayton Dragons Scout Nights at Fifth Third Field in Dayton, Ohio during the baseball season.
PICNIC AND A PACK MEETING: This event will take the place of the normally scheduled July Pack meeting. The time and location are to be determined by the Pack Committee.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE US AIR FORCE: This trip will give the Scouts an opportunity to see Air Force aircraft up close while learning about the history of the US AIR FORCE.
ARTICLE 18, FUNDRAISERS:
SECTION 1, POPCORN SALES: This is an annual fundraising program that is coordinated by the Miami Valley Council. The funds raised are used to maintain the programs, leadership training, and camping programs that are run by the Miami Valley Council. Our Pack is a member of the Miami Valley Council. This is a national program. A designated percentage of sales stay with Pack 97.
SECTION 2, CAKE AUCTION: Cub Scout Pack 97 has a cake auction each year to raise funds for the Pack to pay for awards, and the overall financial demands of the Pack. The auction is held at a monthly Pack meeting. Each Scout with an adult partner bakes and decorates a cake. The cakes are judged by a group from Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ and individual awards are given out for various categories. At the end of the meeting the cakes are auctioned off to the highest bidder, with all proceeds going to Pack 97.
Article 19, CUB SCOUT ACCOUNTS:
Section 1, Purpose and Use: Scout accounts serve as a primary motivator for Cub Scouts to reach their full potential and “Earn Their Way” in Scouting by selling popcorn to fund an entire program year! Through this Cub Scout Account boys can pay for any or all Cub Scouting costs/fees associated with the Unit Program Plan. Such as camping, trips and events, uniforms, gear, registration, fees etc.
Section 2, Annual Budget: During the annual Program Planning process the Pack Committee will establish a budget for the upcoming Program year. This Budget will be broken in to three main areas: The Pack General Budget, Cub Scout individual Expenses and Gear/Uniform Supplies. The general budget items include such things as: Registration fees, recognitions supplies, insurance, Boys’ Life, Blue and Gold Banquet, special events, crossover materials, Cub Scout Day Camp, etc. The individual expenses include such things as: Costs for campouts, admissions and food costs. The Gear/Uniform supplies expenses include such things as: Uniform items, tents, sleeping bags and other Scout related gear. The pack will not budget for any additional family expenses needed for family members or siblings to attend events scheduled by the Pack.
Section 3, Popcorn Sales Goal: From the budget process the popcorn sales goal will be set, this goal is what the Scout needs to earn to cover his share of the Pack General Budget and his own Individual expenses and is only the baseline goal. This will not cover any of the parents or siblings expenses. It will be up to each individual family to budget and fund family and sibling expenses related to the Scout program, outside the Scout Account.
Section 4, Division of Fundraising proceeds: The designated share of any fundraising done by the pack as a group such as Popcorn Show and Sell will be divided amongst the Cub Scouts’ accounts based on their participation in the event. Cub Scouts that do not participate will not receive any portion of the funds. All fundraising done by the individual Cub Scout and his family such as Popcorn Take Orders will be fully deposited into that Cub Scouts account, according to the Pack’s share.
Section 5, Funding of the Budget and Scout Expenses: Funding of the Pack General Budget will be paid for equally by all Cub Scouts based on the number of Cub Scouts in the Pack during the program year in which it was budgeted. These funds will be withdrawn from all accounts in full once the accounts have been established for the year. After funding the Pack General Budget has been withdrawn the next funding to be covered from the Cub Scout Account is The District Day Camp Expense or Cub Scout Resident Camp Expense, depending on which the Pack will be attending. The leadership of Pack 97 believes strongly in the ideals and lessons learned from the camp experience, and agrees with the research that shows if boys attend Scout camp, there is a better chance of that Scout committing to continuing with the Scouting program. For this reason, the leadership of Pack 97 has put in place the opportunity for and expectation of each Cub Scout to attend District Day Camp, or Resident Camp, each summer he is a Cub Scout. After the Camp expense is withdrawn the money will be made available for individual Cub Scout expenses for Pack trips/ activities and gear.
Section 6, Disposition of funds at end of Cub Scouts: Any positive balance in a Cub Scout account at the time the Scout crosses over to a Boy Scout Troop will be used towards the boys first year of Boy Scout Resident camp and will be paid directly to his Troop to help cover that expense first, with any remaining balance to be used in accordance with the Boy Scout Troops funding guidelines. Any positive balance in an account of a boy that leaves the Pack or does not crossover to a Boy Scout Troop will be forfeited and incorporated into the Pack’s General Fund.
Section 7, Scout Account Management: The Pack Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer will maintain all individual Scout Accounts. The Pack committee will develop and approve the annual Program Plan and Budget. The funds will be deposited in the Packs’ checking account. Popcorn commissions will be deposited and added to each Scouts account records within 30 days of the Pack receiving the commission distribution from the Miami Valley Council. A statement of Account is then prepared for each Cub Scout Parent detailing the commission from the popcorn sales their Scout has earned and has in his Cub Scout Account as of that date. Withdrawals will be made from each Cub Scout Account throughout the year as boys participate in activities or purchase Scouting related gear.
Section 8, Account Withdrawal: Permission slips will be provided to the registered Cub Scout parent prior to each activity. The permission slip contains a checkbox for families to confirm if they choose to have money withdrawn from their boy’s Scout Account to cover an activity or event. If a Scout family makes a direct payment for a Miami Valley Council, Shelby District or Pack 97 event, then the registered Scout parent must present the receipt for the payment, along with a completed Pack 97 Expense Voucher stapled to the receipt to the Pack Treasurer for review, approval and reimbursement. Reimbursement from the Cub Scout’s individual Account will occur within 30 days of receiving the completed Expense Voucher and associated receipts. No reimbursement will be considered without a completed Expense Voucher and receipts for the expense. Any out of Pack, District or Council activities must receive approval from the Cubmaster. When a Cub Scout or registered Cub Scout parent purchases Scouting related gear, prior approval must be given by the Cubmaster. If prior approval is given by the Cubmaster, then after the purchase the registered Cub Scout parent must present the receipt for the payment, along with a completed Pack 97 Expense Voucher stapled to the receipt the Pack Treasurer for review, approval and reimbursement.
ARTICLE 20, ALCOHOL and TOBACCO: Cub Scout Pack 97 is a tobacco and alcohol free organization, the use of alcohol and tobacco products is not permitted during any pack or den activities, travel, or outings.
ARTICLE 21, DISCLOSURE: If any of these bylaws are in violation of BSA state or federal rules and regulations, then the appropriate rules or regulations will preside over the by-laws. These bylaws can be amended by majority vote of the Executive Committee with notice given at the prior 2 Pack Meetings.
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