Where does Pack 35 meet?
Our Pack meets at Hawleyton United Methodist Church
How Can I Join Pack 35?
We will be providing information about how to join Pack 35 to boys entering 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades at the Hawleyton United Methodist Church; however, a boy can join our pack anytime during the year. If you were not able to make it feel free to contact Matt Surace he will answer any questions you have about joining Pack 35. His contact information is at the bottom of the "Home Page" on the website. You are also welcome to visit us at one of our meetings if you wish.
What type of activities does the Pack participate in?
Scouts participate in Den/Pack Meetings, Day Camp, Resident Camp, Blue & Gold Banquet, Pinewood Derby, Camp Outs, Field Trips, and Athletic Events.
What is a Pack?
A pack is a group of Cub Scouts, adult leaders and parents who belong to the same Cub Scout unit. (Pack 35 in the Hiawatha District, Baden Powell Council). A pack generally draws its membership primarily from an elementary school or church that is associated with the pack's Chartered Organization. Each pack is made up of Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelo dens.
What is a Chartered Organization?
A Chartered Organization is the sponsoring organization for a Cub Scout pack, usually a church, school, or other community group. The primary responsibilities of the Chartered Organization are to select the leadership of the pack and provide a meeting place. Each year, the pack must renew its Charter with its local council. Pack 35 is chartered by Hawleyton United Methodist Church.
What is a Den?
A den is a small group of boys (ideally 6-8) of the same grade level. Each den meets two or three nights per month to work on achievements and other activities. The den is led by an adult Den Leader, who is responsible for planning and conducting each den meeting.
What is Pack Meeting Like?
Each pack meeting is planned around a monthly theme, such as "Works of Art", "Take Flight", or "Celebrate Freedom", etc. Most pack meetings include songs, skits, games, advancements, adult recognition.
What are my responsibilities as a Cub Scout Parent?
All parents should:
1. Regularly attend the monthly pack meeting with your son. We have a Pack Meeting the 4th Monday of each month. Your son will be recognized with awards and patches at some pack meetings. You should be there to share in his success!
2. Attend the den meetings. There are two to three den meetings per month. Tiger Cub (1st grade) parents are required to attend all meetings/events with their son.
3. Get your son to and from pack and den meetings punctually, and in uniform. At den meetings, Scouts usually earn achievements needed for rank advancement. Please make sure that your Scout is uniformed at all Scouting activities.
4. Attend, with your son, as many Scout activities as possible. Pinewood Derby, camp-outs, fieldtrips, the Blue & Gold Banquet and picnics are fun experiences you can share with your son. A parent must accompany all Cub Scouts on camp-outs.
5. Help your son earn achievements at home. There is not enough time at den meetings to cover all requirements. Be aware of any achievements your son is lacking by following the handbook and keep the leader informed about your son's progress.
6. Attach your son's awards to his uniform promptly. Show him you are proud of his success in Cub Scouting.
7. Be ready to assist your son's den leader. Sharing your interesting hobby with the den, help to organize a den/pack field trip, or regularly attending den meetings are ways to support your son's den leader.
8. Support our pack fund-raisers. Let us know if your company can help the pack with a donation of services or gift of monetary value.
9. Have fun with your son!
Who Runs the Pack?
The pack is run entirely by unpaid volunteers whose main purpose for taking on the challenge is to provide a quality program for the scouts. All of our leaders have full time jobs during the day. The Pack is a family and the family depends on all of its members to give, in order to be successful. An adult member of each Cub Scout household (not including Tiger Cubs) is expected to participate in a volunteer position or serve on a committee. The Tiger Cub Parent works one-on-one with their son during their first year, which is why we do not ask for them to hold a leadership position as well.