1. PACK 774 A NEW YEAR OF SCOUTING

2. COMMITTEE CHAIR: Chris Cothran • Cub Scout Basics • Den • Pack 774 • Cubmaster • Committee • Den leaders

3. PACK 774 • Part of the Lighthouse District • Member of the Gulfstream Council • www.gulfstreamcouncil.org

4. PACK MEETING • First Monday each month, 6:30 – 8:00pm • Beacon Cove Cafeteria • Arrive on time • Bring a water bottle • Appropriate footwear – not flip flops • Must wear Class A uniform

5. Scout Uniforms • Class A: Full scout dress uniform. • Wear at all Pack meetings, Go See Its and official Pack outings, e.g. Scouting for Food, Pinewood Derby • Class B: Pack 774, or scouting, tee shirt. • To be worn at Den meetings, unless advised by Den leader of special outings where Class A is required

6. Bobcat - First rank for ALL scouts • Tiger - 1st Grade • Wolf - 2nd Grade • Bear - 3rd Grade • Webelos - 4th & 5th Grades • Arrow of Light – Highest Rank in Cub Scouts ADVANCEMENT

7. BELT LOOPS AND PINS • Academics and Sports • Optional – not required for rank advancements • Can Be Earned at Pack, Den, or Family Level • All Belt Loops and Pins are paid for by Pack • Advancement Chair will record in Scouttrack • Details: • www.scouting.org • www.boyscouttrail.com

8. www.ScoutTrack.com • All progress towards rank is recorded in Scouttrack by the Den leader • All parents have access • Rank Requirements for Advancement & Electives • Track completion of Belt Loops and pins • Den Roster and Pack Contact information • Email • Pack Calendar • Bulletin Board

9. ADVANCEMENT • Ranks for Tiger, Wolf & Bear are normally awarded in April or May at a pack meeting • Crossover for Webelos II usually takes place in early March • Special Ceremony

10. TRAINING www.myscouting.org/Training • All Committee members, Den leaders and Assistant Den leaders must do the online training • Minimal time commitment for initial training course • Training Chair will track trainings and reminders when they expire • Youth Protection Training will be presented at October Pack Meeting • Scouting University: Saturday, September 13th

11. PACK 774 Website www.Pack774Jupiter.org • Upcoming pack events • Registration forms • Re-imbursement forms • Camping Checklist • Medical forms • Parts A &B required for camping

12. EVENTS • Camping • Scouting for food • Day Camps • Mosquitoree • Pinewood Derby • Crossover • Summer program • Pack Meeting • Holiday Party • Blue & Gold Celebration

13. HOW YOU CAN HELP • Be a leader • Join the Committee • Organize, or assist with, a specific event • Teach a Belt Loop or Pin • Join in

14. CAMPING: Steven Murray • Pack event – all the family is welcome • Scout Island: October 17 - 19 • Registration closes at end of October Pack Meeting • Camping checklist can be found on the Pack’s website • Must complete BSA medical form parts A & B to attend

15. CAMPING RULES • Please leave behind: • Electronics • Alcoholic beverages • Tobacco products • Pets • Stress • Other people’s children

16. DUES & FUNDRAISING • Dues increased to $110 • Must be paid by November Pack Meeting, Monday November 3rd • Popcorn fundraising reduced to $60

17. WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO? • National dues & insurance • Boys Life magazine • Rank patches, belt loops, pins & other awards • Webelos Arrow Of Light kits & pins • Webelos Crossover ceremony • Events: Pinewood Derby, Scouting For Food, Pack Day Camp • Summer Activities program • Storage unit • Trailer & camping supplies • Leaders’ registration & uniforms • Neckerchief, slide & tee shirts for new scouts

18. Fundraising – LeeAnn Schroeder • COUNCIL-WIDE • FALL: Trail’s End Popcorn • Delivered Sat., Sept. 27th • Selling finishes November 2nd • SPRING: Camp Cards • PACK FUNDRAISING • Breakfast at Applebee’s • Other participatory events

19. Committee Members • Committee Chair – Christopher Cothran • Secretary – Christine Walter • Treasurer – Ivan Meads • Advancement Chair – Kendra Waterman • Fundraiser Chair – LeeAnn Schroeder • Outdoor / Camping Chair – Steven Murray • Re-charter Chair – Jeremy Walter • Training Chair – Vacant

20. Cubmaster Group • Cubmaster: • Sheri Murray • Assistants: • Laura Sepulveres • Alison Meads • Bill Figler

21. M.E. Rinker Scout Shop 8335 N. Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 • Approximately 1 mile South of Northlake Blvd. on the west side of Military Trail. • Hours: M-F 9:00-6:00pm, Sat. 9:30-3:00pm • Extended hours: Thursdays only thru Oct. 2 until 8:00pm