We are pleased that you are considering joining our Cub Scout Pack. It is our hope that you and your son will find your time with the pack a rewarding and fun experience in which to continue or begin your Scouting adventure.  

We have an active Cub Scout program, with Pack meetings every month, Den meetings and other experiences throughout the year. We encourage attendance at as many activities as possible. Some activities can help the boys advance through the Cub Scout ranks or earn belt loops and badges.

Throughout the year, each Den takes responsibility for a small part of the Pack meeting. This is your Pack, and taking responsibility to run it will allow both boys and parents to participate in scouting ideals.

We want parents to be active as well! We have numerous positions available, ranging from a once-a-year commitment to Den Leader to Pack administration. We have a Pack Committee made up of leaders, parents and other adults that meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month to discuss and plan events, outings, fund-raising and to support the plans made by Den Leaders. 

We encourage parents to consider a role in which they can best use their talents and skills (i.e., Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster, Committee Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Fund-Raising, Advancement, Recruiting, Activities Chairs or as an assistant to a position). And not to worry, there are plenty of training classes to help you along if you feel don't know what to do. Remember, all of the current adult leaders started out where you are, so just jump right up and ask the Cubmaster or another leader how you can help.

We believe that participation in Cub Scouts makes a positive difference in the lives of our young boys. There are many benefits to having your child in Scouts:  

• He will learn new things,

• He will develop new skills,

• He will develop a sense of belonging,

• He will enjoy a supervised environment for activities,

• He will learn citizenship, character, and fitness,

• He will develop leadership skills,

• He will develop self-confidence as he earns badges,

• He will spend "quality time" with family and leaders,

• And, YES, he will have a lot of fun too!

Please encourage your son to check out Scouts. He may come alone or bring some of his friends along with him. 

Many thanks to you and your family for choosing Scouting for your son. The time you spend with him in Scouting is very important and will help him to grow into the best adult he can be!

The Leadership of Cub Scout Pack 542