SOCIAL MEDIA
The Social Media member maintains the Pack's website, newsletters and Facebook page
DEN LEADER INFORMATION
CAN YOU TELL ME A LITTLE ABOUT PACK 204
Cub Scout Pack 204 was founded in 2011, with the help of our Charter church, St. Paul’s Methodist Church. At the time, there were no other local Cub Scouts Packs. Since then, our Pack has grown to include up to 90 Scouts and 15 Leaders. Our program starts with the Lion’s program and continues through to the Arrow of Light program. Once the Arrow of Light program has been completed, the Scout can transition to the Boy Scouts.
In 2016, we were honored to pilot the Lions program for the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Organization before it was rolled out to all of Cub Scout Packs. In 2018, we are happy to continue our growth by making the Lions program an official part of the Cub Scout program and by welcoming girls into our Pack.
WHAT IS A DEN
Cub Scout Dens are made up of other scouts of the same Cub Scout rank. Dens usually meet weekly or biweekly. The ranks are determined by the scouts age and/or grade.
Children like to belong to a group. The den is the place where scouts can learn new skills and develop interests in new things. They have fun in den meetings, during indoor and outdoor activities, and on field trips. As part of a small group of six to eight scouts, they are able to learn sportsmanship and good citizenship. They learn how to get along with others. They learn how to do their best, not just for themselves but also for the den.
WHAT ARE THE SCOUT RANKS
•Lions: The child must be at least 5 years old and/or is in kindergarten.
•Tigers: The child must be at least 7 years old and/or is in the first grade.
•Wolf: The child must be at least 8 years old and/or in second grade.
•Bear: The child must be at least 9 years old and/or is in the third grade.
•Webelo Level 1: The child must be at least 10 years old and/or is in the fourth grade.
•Webelo Level 2: Arrow of Light: The child must be at least 11 years old and/or is in the fifth grade.
WHAT IS A PACK
Cub Scout Packs are made up of all of the dens in the Cub Scout Council number. Packs usually meet monthly.
WHAT IS A SOCIAL MEDIA MEMBER
The Social Media member is an adult volunteer that work directly with the Pack Committee to manage the Pack's website, Facebook page and newsletters.
WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS TO BE THE SOCIAL MEDIA MEMBER
Social Media member is at least 18 years old. The Social Media member is recommended by the Cubmaster, approved by the pack committee and chartered organization, and registered as an adult leader of the BSA. They should have access to and be familiar with PowerPoint, comfortable with updating the website and familiar with Facebook.
WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SOCIAL MEDIA MEMBER
In addition to the leader’s general responsibility to the scouts in Cub Scouting, the Social Media member has certain other leadership responsibilities that may be summarized as follows:
•Update the monthly newsletters in PowerPoint, save them as a JPEG and add them to the Pack's website.
•Send the Newsletter to the Committee Chair to email..
•Make posts to the Pack's Facebook page.
•Maintain the Pack's website.
IS THERE TRAINING TO BE A SOCIAL MEDIA MEMBER
Training is provided and required to become a Social Media member for the BSA. These classes are provided online and can be taken at your convenience. There is no cost to the training.
•The Youth Protection Training and Youth Protection Pledge Cards are required for all new registered leaders and must be retaken every two years to maintain registration.
WHAT ITEMS WILL I NEED TO PURCHASE TO BE A SOCIAL MEDIA MEMBER
The Social Media member does not need to purchase a uniform or any materials.
WHAT KIND OF ACTIVITIES WILL MY PACK PARTICIPATE IN
For the Pack Meetings, some activities may include a hayride, walking in a local parade, monthly Pack Meetings where they will receive their advancement loops, the Pinewood Derby, a Blue and Gold Banquet, food collections for a local food pantry, two camping trips and much more.
For the Den Meetings, they will work towards receiving their Bobcat badge (If not earned previously) and completing their Lion requirements during their Den meetings. This may include activities, outings, learning the Scout motto and oath. Their Den Leader will provide more in depth information.
"As a young boy, scouting gave me a confidence and camaraderie that is hard to find in modern life."