Popcorn Sale - Cub Scout Pack 883

Cub Scout Pack 883Weekly UpdateSeptember 19, 2010Here’s this week’s update of all of the things going on in our Cub Scouting world.WebsiteMost information about our Pack can be found on the website: www.bsapack883.org. Pleaserefer to the website for information about our activities, and please consider using the RSS feedas a way to keep informed of updates to the website without having to check it every day.NEW – to make them easier to locate in a pinch, the Weekly Updates are now on the Packwebsite. Look on the right side – there’s a new tab for “Weekly Update.”Fast FactOak trees do not produce acorns until they are fifty years of age or older.Important Pack Meeting UpdateThe September Pack Meeting is on Friday, September 24 at 7:00 PM at St. Joseph CatholicCommunity.• As with all Pack Meetings, we have a Gathering Activity starting at 6:45 PM. The activity isdesigned to be something the boys can do prior to the meeting so that we don’t havechaos with 75 Cub Scouts running through the gym. We want to start the Pack Meetingat 7:00 PM, so please plan to be at the Pack Meeting about 10 minutes early – and pleasehelp to make sure your son participates in the Gathering Activity.• For this meeting, we will start with a Parent’s Meeting at 7:00 PM (while the Cub Scouts gooutside with the leaders to play Cub Scout games). It is important that at least oneparent (preferably both parents) attend the parent’s meeting in the gym. Please plan tohave at least one parent in attendance at the Parent’s Meeting.o The boys should wear their Pack t-shirt to the meeting and should bring theiruniform shirt with them.• The Pack Meeting will begin when the Parent’s Meeting is over – the boys will comeinside for drinks and can put their Scout shirts on then.• We have over 500 awards to give out this month, but we made some changes over thesummer to streamline the Pack Meeting without taking anything away from the boys.Nonetheless, the September Pack Meeting is usually one of the longest ones of the CubScout year. I am hoping the meeting is over by 9:00 PM, but please bear with us – thereis a lot to cover.1

Popcorn Saleo It is that time of year again - Pack 883 will be selling CampMasters popcorn tosupport our Cub Scout program for the upcoming year. This is our single biggestfundraiser, and we count on the income from the popcorn sale to fund our Packprogram for the next year.• Last year, we sold over $23,000 in popcorn to support Pack activities. Thisresulted in a commission to our Pack of over $9,000.• That sounds great until you realize that we spent more than $4,000 topurchase the advancements your boys earned last year, more than $1,000 inupgrades to the Pinewood Derby track, and more than $4,000 towardprogram features like the Pinewood Derby, Klondike Derby, Blue & GoldBanquet, End of the Year Picnic, etc.• Our Pack budget is breakeven. If the popcorn saleproceeds are reduced this year, our Pack programwill be impacted.o Popcorn sales packets were mailed to all registeredCub Scouts in August. I am trying to keep on top ofmailing popcorn sales packets to newlyregistered Cub Scouts. Parents of new CubScouts – please email me if your son doesnot receive a packet within a week or so ofregistering! Once you receive the salespacket, your son may begin selling popcorn. Weare one of the first Scout units distributing the packets,so now is the perfect time to begin selling!o If you have any questions or you need more forms, pleasecontact our Popcorn Kernels (see contact information below).o Our goal is that each Cub Scout sells a minimum of $200 in popcorn. As thetop sellers will tell you, reaching the $200 level is very easy. In most cases, it canbe accomplished in a single afternoon of door-to-door popcorn sales and/or a fewphone calls to friends and relatives. It’s really easy to sell because it is hard toresist when a cute little Cub Scout in his uniform rings the door bell.o The Pack is proud to announce special Pack-level prizes (in addition to theprizes from Campmasters, the Baltimore Area Council, and CarrollDistrict):• Top Seller in the Pack• $125 gift card• Fire engine ride to the December Pack Meeting (pending)• 2 nd Place Seller in the Pack• $50 gift card• Please note: Pack-level prizes are based upon “Door-to-Door” sales –on-line sales and “Show and Sells” are not counted toward your salestotal when determining prize levels.o Details: http://bsapack883.com/wp/2010/08/popcorn-sale-kick-offo Contact: Tim and Kelly Thimmesch, Popcorn Kernels - popcorn883@verizon.net2

Recruitingo Does your son have friends who might be interested in joining Pack 883? Now isthe time to start getting them involved! Invite them to the September PackMeeting or to your Den Meeting! We are recruiting boys at all levels –particularly 1 st graders for our new Tiger Cubdens.o Recruiting information (including informationabout our recruiting contest and a flier aboutCub Scouts your son can give to a friend) was mailed home in the popcorn salepacket. Please encourage your son to talk with his friends about Cub Scouts.o Recruiting contest details:• During the recruiting period (from September through December), haveyour son invite his friends (brothers count too!) to join Pack 883.• Make sure your son’s name is listed as the “recruiter” on thenew Scout’s application• The Cub Scout must join by the December Pack meeting to beincluded in the contest.• If your son recruits a new Cub Scout during the time of the contest, he will:• Receive a recruiter patch for his uniform• Get to throw a pie into the face of the Cubmaster at theDecember Pack Meeting• Have a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to Wal-Mart in adrawing at each Pack Meeting between September andDecember1. Each recruiter gets one entry for each new Cub Scout herecruits, so the more Cub Scouts he recruits, the greaterhis odds will be of winning• At the December meeting, we will draw for the Grand Prize (a $50 Wal Martgift card)• Each recruiter gets one entry for each new Cub Scout herecruits, so the more Cub Scouts he recruits, the greater hisodds will be of winning.• Even if your son wins a $10 Wal-Mart gift certificate at one ofthe other drawings, he will still be eligible for the Grand PrizeDrawing.o For more information: http://bsapack883.com/wp/join-cub-pack-883o Contact: Bill Wolf, Membership Chair, at joinpack883@yahoo.com3

Welcome Den ChiefsWe welcome our new and returning Den Chiefs:• Tiger Den 1o We need another Den Chief for this Den• Tiger Den 7o Stephen True, Troop 716• Wolf Den 5o Keegan Kalmbach, Troop 883o Jake Laricci, Troop 110• Wolf Den 8o We need another Den Chief for this Den• Bear Den 4o Joshua Fischer, Troop 719o Jacob Fischer, Troop 719• Bear Den 6o Kevin Palenar, Troop 719• Webelos I Den 3o Ben Carroll, Troop 883o Nick Lanier, Troop 737• Webelos II Crusaderso Joseph Dirndorfer, Troop 268Star Spangled Camporeeo This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, and theBaltimore Area Council is planning a celebration to say “Happy Birthday!”• Overnight family camping from Friday, October 1 to Sunday, October 3• Day trip on Saturday, October 2o Registration was due on Sunday, August 29, and the registration process isclosed. More information will be forwarded to registrants as it comesavailable.o Coordinator: Marc Fischer (Day Trip) and Ron Cromwell (Camping Trip)Campership Programo The Campership Fund is available to help families defray the cost of the Cub Scoutprogram, including uniforms and activities.o Details: http://bsapack883.com/wp/campership-program4

Positions Neededo Scouting runs with the support of our amazing volunteers, and we need every family tostep up to do something to keep our Pack running smoothly.o Jennie Serio has agreed to help us recruit adult leaders, so expect to receive a callfrom Jennie as she puts together our leadership team for the new Cub Scout year. Amore detailed list of open positions will be sent in the near future, but we are stilllooking for someone to lead these positions:o Pack Historian• Details: http://bsapack883.com/wp/2010/02/help-needed-pack-historiano Graphic Artist for Websiteo Assistant Cubmaster – Troop Liaison• Responsible for recruiting/managing our Den Chiefs (Boy Scouts andVenturers who help with the Cub Scout program) and serving as a liaisonbetween our Webelos Dens and local Boy Scouts Troops.Pack Meeting Scheduleo Mark your calendars for our 2010/2011 Pack Meetings. All meetings are held in thegym at St. Joseph Catholic Community unless otherwise noted. Please note: The Packhas limited control over the dates the Church allows us to use the facilities. With thisin mind, all dates are subject to change. We will communicate any changes to you assoon as they are known to us.o Friday, September 24 at 7:00 PM – Kick Off for Cub Scouts!o Friday, October 29 at 7:00 PM – Halloween Partyo Sunday, November 21 at TBD (afternoon) – Native Americanso Friday, December 17 at 7:00 PM – Holiday Movie Nighto Saturday, January 22 at 11:00 AM – Pinewood Derbyo Sunday, February 20 at TBD (afternoon) – Blue & Gold Banquet (Nights of theRound Table)o Friday, March 25 at 7:00 PM – Arrow of Light and Bridging Ceremony for WebelosII Deno Friday, April 29 at 7:00 PM – Disabilities Awarenesso Friday, June 3 at 6:00 PM – Annual Pack Picnic, Campfire, and Bridging CeremonyKlondike Derbyo See the attached flyer regarding the annual Klondike Derby on January 28-30.o Registration is due on or before the October Pack Meeting.o Details: http://bsapack883.com/wp/2010/08/klondike-2011o Contact: Marc Fischer (marc.fischer@transwestern.net)5

Help Wantedo Our Cub Scout program runs on volunteers, and the Cub Scouting program we offer isas good as the number of volunteers who are willing to step up to help. We needparents to help with these upcoming activities. Please contact your Den leader tovolunteer your services. Even though some of these events are several months away,all are in the planning stages now. Please sign up as soon as possible!o Den Leaders – please coordinate as appropriate to find people from your Den who canhelp with these important tasks.1. Gathering Activity Helpers (one from each Den) – assist Cindy Knies with theGathering Activity before each Pack Meeting. You will need to arrive 25 minutesearly for each Pack Meeting – no planning meetings required.2. Kick Off for Cub Scouts Meeting Helpers (one from each Den) – assist CindyKnies with outside games during the Parent’s Meeting (one parent from the familyshould plan to attend the Parent’s Meeting in the gym while the other parent assistswith the activities outside) at the September Pack Meeting. No planning meetingsrequired.3. Halloween Party Committee Members (one from each Den) – assist CindyKnies with our annual Halloween Party at the October Pack Meeting. Attend alimited number of planning meetings, assist with setting up the activities, and runthe activities.4. Pinewood Derby Helpers (two from each Den) – assist Howie Taylor and KevinKalmbach with our annual Pinewood Derby. Attend a limited number of planningmeetings, set up for the Pinewood Derby, and run the Pinewood Derby.5. Pinewood Derby Concession Helpers (two from each Den) – assist LynnKalmbach and Jen Metz with our annual Pinewood Derby Concession Stand. Attenda limited number of planning meetings, set up for the Pinewood Derby ConcessionStand, and run the Concession Stand.6. Klondike Derby Helpers (one person from smaller Dens and two from largerDens) – assist with the Pack’s station at the Klondike Derby in January. Instead ofhaving each helper sign up for one hour blocks (which is a nightmare tocoordinate), we are looking for people from each Den to help plan and run thePack’s station at the annual Klondike Derby. Attend a limited number of planningmeetings, set up for the Klondike, and run our station at the Klondike.7. Blue & Gold Banquet Helpers (one person from smaller Dens and two fromlarger Dens) – assist Ami Gregor with the Pack’s annual Blue & Gold Banquet inFebruary. The theme is Knights of the Round Table, and we are looking for somecreative (and not so creative) helpers. Attend a limited number of planningmeetings, set up for the Blue & Gold, and run the event.8. Disabilities Awareness Pack Meeting Helpers (one person from smaller Densand two from larger Dens) – Assist Tess Carroll and Erin Habicht with activitiesthat will help the boys understand more about those with physical disabilities.Attend a limited number of planning meetings and then set up/run the activities.6

Community Service Committeeo Our point of contact for all community service committee activities is Ira Seidel -laurieira@msn.como Holiday for Heroes – Between now and the October Pack Meeting, we would likeeach Den to make a no sew blanket for the "Blankets of Belief" program (larger Denscan make two blankets). The blankets will be distributed to U.S. military personnelserving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and around the world.o “We want our deployed heroes to know they are remembered during the winterHoliday season, we are thinking of them, and we are grateful for their service. Sincewe cannot wrap our arms around them in person to show how much we love andappreciate them, our goal is to once again wrap all of our deployed servicemembers in blankets representative of our support and faith in them. The Blanketswill be a physical reminder that the service members are not alone. Servicemembers who receive a Blanket of Belief know that somebody back homeremembered them and that somebody labored over a handmade blanket withthoughts of them and hopes or prayers for their strength and comfort.”o Details on the Blankets of Belief program: http://soldiersangels.org/blankets-ofbelief.htmlo Details on how to make a no-sew blanket can be found on this website as well.o Blankets must be brought to the October Pack Meeting – the Pack will ship them(by November 15) in time for the Holidays.o Neighbors In Need – Details will be announced at the October Pack Meeting, and allitems to be collected during the November Pack Meeting. We will again collectclothing, personal care items, and household items to assist families in Carroll Countyduring the Holiday Season.o Details: http://www.hspinc.org/Neighbors%20in%20Need.htmo Canned Food Drive – Details will be announced at the November Pack Meeting, andwe will collect non-perishable food items at the December Pack Meeting. Alldonations will be delivered to the Carroll County Food Bank in Westminster.o Scouting For Food – Since 1998, this national Boy Scouts of America service projecthas collected non-perishable food products for local food pantries.o Bag drop off in the neighborhoods on February 26, 2011o Bag collection on March 5, 2011o We will also perform a service project for Eldersburg Elementary School duringthe Cub Scout year – we are looking for ideas and someone to run this project!Pack T-Shirtso All Cub Scouts and leaders are issued a Pack t-shirt when they join our Packo New Cub Scouts and adult leaders – if you do not receive a shirt when you sign up,please see Lynn Kalmbach at the September Pack Meeting so we can issue your shirt!o Additional t-shirts (for family members or as “spares”) can be purchased for $10 eachat the table set up at each Pack Meetingo Coordinator: Lynn Kalmbach7

Uniformso Questions always come up this time of year about the Cub Scout uniform. For moreinformation, visit this interactive website: www.bsauniforms.orgo Also, there are two official Scout Shops and a Scouting Distributor nearby – the peoplethere are super helpful, and will help you find what you need:o Scout Shops• Dorsey Road Scout Shop – near Arundel Mills MallThe Scout Shop in Anne Arundel County7502 Connelley Drive, Suite 120Hanover, MD 21076410-553-6913FundraisingHoursMonday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9 AM - 5:30 PMWednesday: 9 AM - 7 PMSaturday: 10 AM - 3 PM• Baltimore Scout Shop – near the Maryland Zoo800 Wyman Park DriveBaltimore, MD 21211410-338-0144 - StoreHoursMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9 AM - 5 PMThursday: 9 AM - 7 PMSaturday: 10 AM - 3 PMo Scouting Distributor• Benn’s Men’s Wear (Distributor) – Routes 140 and 97 in Westminster• Information and location: http://www.bennsmenswear.com/o Martin’s Cardso Earn 5% for your son’s Scout Accounto Coordinator: Kelly Thimmescho Mark your calendars – orders for September are due on September 18o Details: http://bsapack883.com/wp/fundraising/martins-cardso Toner Cartridge Recyclingo Please consider bringing used toner cartridges from work – the drop box islocated at the Church. It is very easy to drop off toner cartridges when you cometo a Den or Pack Meeting.o Coordinator: Mark Cramptono http://bsapack883.com/wp/fundraising/toner-cartridges8

Leader’s Corner(For Committee Members, Den and pack leaders, and den chiefs)Training Matrix – All leaders should have received the most recent Pack-approved trainingcourse matrix. If you have not paid attention to this document in the past, please take amoment to become familiar for the minimum training requirements for your position – andplease make a commitment to complete any additional training that is required. You can takevirtually any other Scouting-sponsored training courses, but you must have the minimumtraining that is required for your position. The goal for completion was June 1, 2010 – so if youare not compliant, I need your help to make this a priority. You can complete the minimumtraining in several formats – most courses are on-line. The classroom portion of the coursescan be completed at the District Leadership Training on 10/16 or Pow Wow.Training Tracking – Bill Wolf regularly sends out a training tracking spreadsheet that showsthe courses you have completed. If you have completed training that is not shown on thisspreadsheet, please get copies of the course completion cards to Bill Wolf as soon as possible.BALOO v. OWSWL – What’s the difference between Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation(BALOO) and the Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders courses?• Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is a one-day training event thatintroduces Den Leader, Cubmasters, other Pack leaders, and parents to the skillsneeded to plan and conduct Pack outdoor activities, particularly Pack camping. In orderfor a Cub Scout Pack to have a campout, at least one leader must be BALOO trained.o Participants who complete this training course will:• Understand the focus of the Cub Scout level of the BSA outdoor program.• Gain the skills needed to plan and carry out a successful Cub Scout-levelovernight activity.• Learn more about the resources available from the BSA for carrying out thisactivity.• This training is required for any adult who is in charge of planning a packcampout.• Webelos Den campouts serve to move the Webelos Scout to the next level of the BSA'sever-increasing challenge in the outdoors. The boy and his parent will be introduced tothe basics of Boy Scout camping. A trained Webelos Den Leader who has completedposition-specific training and Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders shouldconduct these events. Webelos Dens are encouraged to participate in joint Den-Troopcampouts, particularly in the fifth-grade year.o Designed specifically for Webelos Den Leaders and their assistants, the OutdoorLeader Skills for Webelos Leaders course teaches outdoor-related skills throughdemonstration and hands-on practice. Webelos Den leaders should attend thistraining before conducting Webelos overnight camping with the boys andparents of the Den. In addition to covering basic camping skills, this trainingfeatures planning campouts and finding resources.o To have a Webelos Den campout, at least one leader should have completedOutdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders9

District Leadership Training• Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Immanual Lutheran Church in Manchester• Timeo Position Specific Training: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PMo Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) – 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM1. BALOO Training is the “Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation” course forCub Scout camping. It is an entry level course to the outdoors and healthand safety in the Boy Scouts of America. For a Pack or Den to go camping,one adult who is BALOO trained must be listed on the tour permit and attendthe camp program. BALOO helps leaders understand the BSA progressivecamping program, guidelines established by the National and Counciloffice, plus helps us understand the value of the outdoor program. Thistraining is offered to any registered adult, but at least one adult per group(Pack or Den) MUST have this certification for our Pack to go camping. Ifone leader on the outing is not BALOO trained, the BAC will not approvethe Tour Permit.• Cost will be reimbursed by the Pack – register in advance – bring your receipts to LauraMiller for reimbursement• Details: http://www.bsacarroll.org/training/cubscout_leader• You can also complete your training at any other District – details:http://www.trainingbacbsa.org/Pow Wow• Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Overlea High School, 5401 Kenwood Avenue, Baltimore -8 AM – 4 PM• It’s a full day of fun filled hands on learning opportunities for every level of Cub Scoutleadership. Pow Wow is an annual Council training event featuring ideas of supplementDen, Pack & summertime activities. Add pizzazz to outdoor fun & camping trips whilegathering new ideas for games, crafts, skills and much, much more! Choose from avariety of classes that best suit your individual needs. While meeting other leaders fromacross our Council, you’ll also have the opportunity to meet leaders from other councilsattending this event.• Cost will be reimbursed by the Pack – register in advance – bring your receipts to LauraMiller for reimbursement• Details: I will forward the link as soon as it is availableUniversity of Scouting• Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Carroll Community College• 8 AM – 4 PM• Another Council-wide training opportunity• Cost will be reimbursed by the Pack – register in advance – bring your receipts to LauraMiller for reimbursement• Details:http://www.baltimorebsa.org/openrosters/vieworgpagelink.asp?orgkey=749&linkkey=3289410

Pack Meetings• If your Den is assigned the Gathering, please make sure your Den Leader, Assistant DenLeader(s), and Den Chief(s) are at the meeting location at least 20 minutes prior to thestart of the Pack meeting. Report directly to the Assistant Cubmasters – Program (CindyKnies and Erin Habicht) when you arrive. We will have the Gathering planned for you –but we need the Den Leaders to run the station.• If your Den is not assigned the Gathering, Den Leaders should plan to be at the Packmeeting at least 20 minutes prior to the start of the Pack meeting. Report to theAdvancement Chairs (Jen Metz and Cheryl Hammond) to sign advancement cards, andthen report to the Assistant Cubmaster (Bill Wolf) to pick up your packet.o Don’t forget the Pack meeting attendance sheets are due to Jen and Cheryl assoon as possible after the meeting starts. This gives them time to get theadvancements sorted prior to the point when your Den comes up to receive theirawards.• If your Den is assigned the Opening Ceremony (Web I and Web II Dens only), pleasemake sure the boys in your Den are ready to begin at the start time for the meeting.We want to start on time every month! If you need to practice your flag ceremony,please make sure the boys in your Den are there early enough so that we start on time.• There is a special place in Cub Scout Heaven for those people who show up about 30minutes early to help set up the room. Every extra pair of hands is greatly appreciated.• Make sure you bring your Den flag to each Pack meeting.• Make sure you and your Den practice your Den cheer/yell. We will open each meetingby having each Den give then Den cheer/yell, so please make sure your Cub Scouts areready to give an enthusiastic, clear, loud Den yell right after the opening ceremony. Iwill provide direction about when each Den should start – but make sure your Den isready. You should also be prepared to give your Den cheer/yell when you come up foradvancements.o If you are struggling to come up with a Den cheer/yell, just Google “Den Cheers”or “Den Yells” – if you can come up with something creative, great. Otherwise,there are dozens of “old standards” you can use. The key is something the CubScouts can memorize easily and yell loudly/clearly. You do not have to create anew Den cheer/yell each year, but you can if you and the boys would like to doso.• If your Den would like to exhibit the things you did this month, the Pack meeting is aperfect time to do this. Set up a table and have your boys show off what they did!• If your Den has a Denner report, let me know that as you come up for advancements.The Denner report will be the first thing we do before we start handing outadvancements to your Den.• Your Den Chief(s) should have a Cub Scout age-appropriate song and a cheer(something original and not something that has been overdone) ready at all times. If wehit a snag, I would like to be able to ask a Den Chief to come up and lead a song, acheer, or a “filler.” They do not need a new song at each meeting – just one song andcheer they can do on a moment’s notice.11

FUN THINGS TO DO(For your Family and as a Den)Sports Legends at Camden Yards and Babe Ruth Museumo Free admission to Cub Scouts in uniformo One free adult for every 12 Cub Scoutso Contact: Whitney Edmonds (410-727-1539 x 3033 orwhitneye@baberuthmuseum.com)Religious Emblems for Cub Scoutso Details: http://bsapack883.com/wp/cub-scout-awards/religious-emblemsFranklin Instituteo The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia (a really cool children’s museum) has Sleepoverat the Franklin Institute nights. The evenings include: live weather show, IMAX film,flight simulator ride, astronomy show, star gazing with telescopes (weatherpermitting), and deluxe overnight accommodations (on the floor) at the Institure.o Sounds like this might make an excellent Den trip!o Details: www.fi.edu/camp-in or 800-285-0684Corn Mazeo There are several corn mazes in the area. I think this might be a lot of fun for the Packto do. Would someone be willing to coordinate this? Email me if you can help.o I received a letter from the Carroll County Agriculture Center in Westminster(site of Cub Scout Day Camp) about their annual Corn Maze which runs fromFriday, September 10 through Halloween. Contact is Nichole McLaughlin at410.848.6704.o I saw a flyer at the Troop Committee Meeting last week about a corn maze at theMullinix farm in Howard County. I don’t have a copy of the flyer, and I was onlyable to locate a website that is clearly in progress when I looked on-line.United State Naval Academyo Guided Walking Tour (ages 4-12) and Navy Way Book Camp (Ages 6-12)o Patch available to Cub Scouts upon request when bookingo Details: 410.293.8687 or www.navyonline.com12

Scout Night at the Hippodromeo Cirque Dreams Illumination (October 5 – 17)o Shrek the Musical (March 22 – April 3)o Scouts will have the chance to meet the cast of each show at special Scout nightso Details: 443.703.2401 or megan.miley@broadwayacrossamerica.comWatermark Tourso By Land (Annapolis)o Four Centuries Walking Touro Colonial Pursuit Scavenger Hunto Colonial Myths and Legends Touro African-American Heritage Walking Touro By Watero Treasure Our Water Interactive Land and Water Eco Programo The Challenge of the Pirate Quest (Land and Water Portion)o Annapolis Harbor and USNA Cruiseo Pirates of the Chesapeake Cruiseo Details: 410.268.7601 x 104 or www.watermarkjourney.comEarth Treks Climbing Centero Scout Appreciation Night – climb for the full session for $12o Details: 800-CLIMB UP or www.earthtreksclimbing.com/scoutScout Night with the Terpso Maryland v. NC Stateo Saturday, November 27 – Gametime TBDo Group tickets (Upper Level – Rows G – LL) = $25o Individual tickets (Lowere Level) = $48o Order by November 12 and receive a Terps Scout patcho Details: 301.314.7162 or mdsportsmarketing@umd.eduWhitewater Raftingo Raft Rally Weekendso Details: 800.443.8554 or www.whitewaterchallengers.comCamp In at the Maryland Science Centero An overnight experience for Webelos (dates available between January and March)o Details: 410.545.5955 or www.marylandsciencecenter.org13

Urban Pirateso Voyages depart from the Ann Street Pier in Fells Point and sail to the Inner Harboro Details: 410.327.8378 or www.urbanpirates.comTowson University Football Scout Dayo Towson Tigers v. Maine Black Bearso Kickoff at 2 PM at Unitas Stadiumo Tickets - $10 each for Scouts, family members, and friends (includes food voucher tothe concession stand)o Special Scout Day patch (first 500 to order)o Scavenger hunt starts at 9 AM on the Towson Campuso Guest speaker and astronaut Don Thomas – will talk about what it is like to live andwork in spaceo Scouts will march into the stadium prior to kickoffo Details: 410.704.3156 or www.towsontigers.comBaltimore Symphony Orchestra Holiday Spectacularo Don’t miss the annual Holiday Spectacular starring the Baltimore Symphony Orchestraand the award-winning vocalist Maureen McGovern with more than 100 singers,dancers, and entertainers, Tony Hoard and Rockin’ Rory (as seen on America’s GotTalent) and, of course, the now-legendary Tap-Dancing Santas.o $29 Side Orchestra and Terrace seats - $3 per ticket is donated to the BSAo Dates:o Friday, December 10 at 7:30 PMo Saturday, December 11 at 7:30 PMo Friday, December 17 at 7:30 PMo Sunday, December 19 at 6:40 PMo Details: 877.407.8497 or sam@simplytixs.comPlease call me at (410) 977-2956 if I can be of any additional assistance.Yours in Scouting,14

KLONDIKE 2011THE KLONDIKE CHRONICLESJANUARY 28-30, 2011FREEDOM PARK, SYKESVILLE, MARYLANDKlondike is Carroll District’s annual winter adventure, and Pack 883 will beparticipating again in this exciting activity! This event is Cub Scouting at its best– with lots of hands on activities and events for your Cub Scout, and a really funtime out in the cold (and it is usually COLD)!Cub Scout activities for Tiger Cub through Webelos I Dens occur all day onSaturday. Webelos II Dens are encouraged to camp and participate in the BoyScout activities. The Webelos II Den needs to decide by the October PackMeeting if it will a.) camp (Friday and/or Saturday night) and compete with theBoy Scouts, b.) not camp and compete with the Boy Scouts, or c.) compete withthe Cub Scouts.PLEASE NOTE: At the request of Carroll District, large Dens will be broken upinto two Dens for the event. For logistical purposes, large Dens, when split,should not travel together. The Dens can certainly decide how to split up for theday, but we cannot have Dens of more than about 8 boys. Many of the stationsare not set up to accommodate such a large number of boys in one Den at onetime. Den Leaders, please accommodate this request by splitting your boys intotwo Dens and having your Assistant Den Leader run the second Den.Adult Help is Required: We will need every family to commit to sending at leastone parent to help with the Klondike in one of these areas:

• Assist the Den Leaders and Den Chiefs to move the Dens betweenstations – Ultimately, I would like to have 3-4 people moving with the Dens(including Den Leaders, Assistant Den Leaders, and Den Chiefs). Denleaders usually bring a wagon to help move all of the “stuff” betweenstations. All Dens will need to have a minimum of two adult leaders whowill travel with the Dens at all times (in accordance with the BSA YouthProtection guidelines). Tiger Cubs are required to have an Adult Partnerwith them at all times on this trip.• Assist at the Pack’s Klondike Derby Station – I will need one person fromeach of the smaller Dens and two people from each of the larger Dens to helpplan and run our game station. (In concept, if people from the Den want tosplit into a morning and afternoon “shift,” that is OK, so that will double thenumber of people who need to sign up from your Den.) The Pack’s stationtheme this year is “Summer is Right Around the Corner,” and all of theactivities will have a summer/beach theme.• Comfort Station – We need someone to coordinate and staff a “comfortstation” for our Pack – to include hot chocolate/coffee/tea, snacks, a shelterfor warmth, and other necessities that might make the event morecomfortable for participants from our Pack (like extra socks, hats, andgloves). We found out last year that we don’t need a gaggle of people tohandle this station – just one person to organize and run it.• Help with Parking and Inspection – I will need one person from each of thesmaller Dens and two people from each of the larger Dens to assist withparking and inspection of the Participants. This is a District requirement –we will not be able to participate unless we fill these positions. (Thesepositions are needed for 2 hours at the very start of the event – you can thenassist with the Pack’s station.)Cost: Registration is $7.00 for Cub Scouts, and $4.00 for adults (who will notreceive a patch) as long as you register by the Pack meeting on October 29. Nolate registration will be accepted. Additional Klondike patches can bepurchased by adults for $3.00 at the Trading Post. Unlike in prior years, thePack will not be able to pay for the cost of this event out of our budget.Registration: Registration will be handled on an individual basis. Registrationand payment is due by the October Pack Meeting on October 29. No lateregistration will be accepted – NO EXCEPTIONS!Food: The Order of the Arrow will again be selling hot breakfast and lunch.There will again be an option to purchase meal tickets in advance – given thelong lines in prior years, it makes a great deal of sense to purchase the foodtickets. There is a separate line for advance purchase food tickets – so youshould get your food much more quickly! For $4, participants get a main course

(burger, hot dog, chili dog, or large bowl of chili), a bag of chips, and a drink(soda, water, coffee, or hot chocolate). The same $4.00 gets you a breakfastsandwich, donut, and a drink for breakfast.Clothing: Everyone who attends Klondike Derby (Scouts, Scouters, parents,station leaders, etc.) is required to adhere to the clothing requirements. Toensure the safety of all participants, everyone will need to pass a clothinginspection before the event starts. The word of the inspectors is final, so don’tmiss out on the opportunity to participate because you forgot a piece of your coldweather gear!Even if it is warm on the day of Klondike, follow the cold gear requirements. Wehave had years when it was 60 degrees and sunny at the start of the day but mid-30s and rainy by afternoon. Winter conditions can change suddenly, so BePrepared.REMEMBER: Cotton kills. Don’t wear cotton – when it gets wet, cotton loses allinsulation, and it actually takes the heat AWAY from your skin. Choose wool orfleece instead.ALSO REMEMBER: Wear layers. If you get warm, shed a layer (see why Densshould bring those wagons!). If you get cold, add a layer.Inspectors will require that you have:• Winter hat• Winter coat• Gloves (waterproof gloves – not cotton gloves!)• Please bring an extra pair of winter gloves (not cotton gloves!)• Mittens keep your hands warmer than gloves – but you will need gloves forthe stations since manual dexterity will be required.• Long pants• Jeans are made of cotton – and they are terrible if they get wet• If you have them, wear a pair of snow pants or rain pants over your jeansto keep your jeans dry.• Wear long underwear!• Boots (snow boots or hiking boots – no sneakers!)• Two pairs of socks (not cotton)• Wear a polypropylene (non-cotton) sock near your foot and add a woolsock over it.• Make sure you have room in your boots for the extra sock! It’s going to bea miserable day for everyone if your boots fit too tightly.• Layers of clothing on your torso

• Start with long underwear or Under Armour• Add a long sleeved shirt and then a sweatshirt and then your jacket• Remember to wear LAYERSOn the Day of the Event:• Parking will be limited, especially after 7:30 AM. There are only 389 parkingspots at Freedom Park, so CARPOOL! Keep in mind that available parking willbe inversely proportional to the time when you arrive.• Because there is no trash collection during the winter, plan to take your trashhome with you.• DO NOT use any of the Spot-O-Pots designated for LADIES unless you arefemale.• The Baseball and Soccer fields are OFF LIMITS.We will meet at the Pack 883 tent at 9:00 AM. DO NOT go to the registrationshelter. Once we are all on site, we will all go through a mandatory InspectionStation to make sure all Cub Scouts and adults are dressed appropriately for theweather (using the guidelines above). Cub Scouts and adults who are notdressed for the weather will be sent home! Cub Scout events are scheduled tostart at 10:00 AM and will end by 2:00 PM. Boys will be grouped into Dens(larger Dens will be broken into two smaller Dens), and each Den will receive ascore sheet which will be marked by the person running the station. Especiallyencourage boys (and parents) to cheer for those in their Den (some stations maygive extra credit for showing Cub Scout Spirit).

2011 Klondike DerbyREGISTRATIONName: ______________________________________________Email: ______________________________________________Phone: _____________________________________________Number Cost Total DueRegistration (Boys and/or Adults who want a $Klondike patch) @ $7 per personRegistration (Adults who DO NOT want a $Klondike patch) @ $4 per person(DO NOT register Cub Scouts in this category)Breakfast Tickets @ $4 each $Lunch Tickets @ $4 each $Extra Klondike Derby Patches @ $3 each $Klondike Derby Knit Hats @ $10 each $TOTAL $Check AsAppropriate(√)Adult HelpI will help staff the Pack’s Activity Station.I will run the Pack’s Comfort Station.I will help with Parking/Registration (and thenhelp with the Pack’s Activity Station)Assist the Den Leader/Assistant Den Leader withthe DenPayment Method (check one):_____ Martin’s Cards _____ Check/CashMake checks payable to: Cub Scout Pack 883Please mail/drop off this form to Marc Fischer –DO NOT give it to anyone else:Marc Fischer6460 Tydings RoadEldersburg, Maryland 21784DON’T FORGET: Registration and payment is due on or beforethe October Pack Meeting on October 29, 2010.THERE IS NO LATE REGISTRATION!

In addition to the prizes offered byCampmasters, the Baltimore Area Council, and Carroll District,Pack 883 offers special incentives for our Top Sellers.Top Seller Prize!• $125 gift card• Fire engine ride to the DecemberPack meeting• $50 gift card2 nd Place Prize!PLEASE NOTE: Prizes are based upon “Door-to-Door”sales – on-line sales and “Show and Sells” are not countedtoward your sales total when determining prize levels.

Cub Scout Pack 883Established in 1973St. Joseph Catholic CommunityEldersburg, MarylandAugust 11, 2010Dear Pack 883,It is that time of year again! Pack 883 will be selling Camp Masterspopcorn to support our Cub Scout program for the upcoming year. Dueto the wonderful response last year, we have decided to kick off the2010 popcorn sale early this year.Please review the attached packet for details regarding Pack 883’sbiggest fundraiser. Last year, we sold over $23,000 in popcorn tosupport pack activities. This resulted in a commission to our pack ofover $9,000. We would love to exceed our sales in 2010.We have enclosed all of the materials that you need to get started.Please take a few minutes to review the enclosed materials:• The Family Fact Sheet• Scout Order Summary• Take-order Sheets• Pack 883 Prizes and IncentivesFeel free to contact us at popcorn883@verizon.net or at the SeptemberPack meeting if you have any questions.Yours in Scouting,Kelly and Tim ThimmeschPack 883Popcorn Kernelswww.bsapack883.org

Pack 883 - 2010 Popcorn Prizes and IncentivesScouts who fill a sheet get…• One entry in the “Kernels Challenge Contest “ for a chance to win $2,500per filled sheet• Scouts can also choose a marshmallow shooter OR a $15 gift card to iTunes,Wal-mart or Best Buy (one prize per Scout)• A chance to win weekly prizes in October (please contact Kelly Thimmeschif you fill a sheet)• A special “Top Salesman” patch and certificate for sales over $1,000• Free tickets to “Scout Night at the Orioles” (two tickets for the first filledsheet, one ticket for each additional sheet for a 2011 game)o Top selling Scout will get to throw out the first pitch PLUS watchbatting practiceo Second highest selling Scout will escort a player/manager to presentthe line up cardo Top two sellers can watch an inning of play from the grounds crewcage near the fieldo Several top selling Scouts will receive “Heavy Hitter” recognition onthe fieldGrand Prize! Win a trip to Disney World• Be the #1 Council Salesman and win a trip to Disney World for a family of 4including airfare, hotel and park tickets for 3 days and 2 nightsIn 2009, the top seller sold over $8,000 worth of popcorn!Can someone set a new record in 2010?Free summer camp experience at Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation with$2,500 or more in sales!CampMasters Popcorn prizes…• Each participating Scout receives a patch, and can choose a prize in theirsales level.• Level 2/$125 – Small brass & rosewood handle knife w/BSA branding;Coleman stainless steel knife, fork, spoon utensil set; Oval shapedtranslucent lantern flashlight; Collapsible soaring kite; LEGO tiny turbocar; 12 oz. Silicone collapsible cup; First Aid kit; Stainless steel 2pcknife set w/BSA branding; Surprise grab bag Cwww.bsapack883.org

• Level 3/$225 – Large Brass & Rosewood Handle Knife w/case and BSAbranding; Spy science secret message kit; LEGO kingdoms knight’sshowdown; Aluminum canteen w/ carabiner & key ring w/ BSAbranding; Surprise grab bag D• Level 4/$325 – Clip watch w/BSA branding; Outdoor adventure kit;LEGO racer police hero; Surprise grab bag E• Level 5/$425 – LEGO technic go cart; Swiss army classic knife; multitoolset; Surprise grab bag F• Level 6/$625 – LEGO creator race rider; 16 x 32 chrome platedbinoculars ruby lenses & case; Lantern w/ flip top fan, $25 Wal-mart giftcard; $25 Scout bucks• Level 7/$825 – LEGO racers track turbo R/C; Spalding 11.5” youthglove right hand; Nike mettle blade watch; $35 Wal-mart gift card; $35Scout bucks• Level 8/$1,100 – iPod docking clock radio w/ LED glow lamp; LEGOparty set; Carrera green cobra R/C buggy; $45 Wal-mart gift card; $45Scout bucks• Level 9/$1,325 – BSA vest backpack; 10 x 25 binocular with digitalcamera; Carrera Nascar racking track & cars; $65 Wal-mart gift card; $65Scout bucks• Level 10/$1,725 – LEGO technic off roader; Buffalo horn fixed bladeknife w/ leather sheaf; Swiss army field watch; $85 Wal-mart gift card;$85 Scout bucks• Level 11/$2,250 – Lionel Harry Potter’s Hogwarts Express G gaugetrain; Docking HD radio system for iPod and iPhone; Eureka grandmanan 7 tent; $110 Wal-mart gift card; $110 Scout bucks• Level 12/$3,000 – Roboni-i robot game system; Lionel PennsylvaniaFlyer train set; Camping weekend complete kit; $150 Wal-mart gift card;$150 Scout bucksAnd Top Sellers earn even more prizes …• $1,500 level - receive a $50 Target OR Wal-Mart gift card• $2,000 level - receive a Nintendo DSi or 5MP Hi-Def digital camcorder with3” LCD• Sell $3,000 or more and receive a US Savings Bond and a $50 Wal-Mart giftcard OR 8G iPod Touchwww.bsapack883.org

YouTube Video Commercial Contest• Top group video will receive $500 towards an outdoor adventure trip• Videos most be posted to www.youtube.com and link emailed toshanson@baltimorebsa.org by 11:59PM on October 31“Scouts who Sell” Photo contest• Best image portraying a Scout selling popcorn will receive $250.• Two runners-up will receive a $50 Best Buy gift card.• All entries must be in JPEG format (.jpg or .jpeg), of high resolution, andtaken during the 2010 popcorn sale. All entries become the property of theBaltimore Area Council and may be used in promotional pieces.• Photos must be emailed to BACpopcorn@gmail .com or submitted duringbusiness hours by 11:59PM on October 31. One entry per Scout.www.bsapack883.org

Scout Order Summary2010 Popcorn SalePack 883Please complete the following and submit with your popcorn order. Orders are due at theOctober Den meetings or to Kelly Thimmesch no later than October 22, 2010.Scout Name: _______________________________Take-order sales: ____________On-line sales: ____________Den: ______________________________Address: ____________________________________City: ___________________State: ___________ Zip Code: ___________Phone #: ____________________Email: ____________________________________Grade: _____________Age: __________Parent Name: __________________________________________Prize(s):Item #: ___________________Item #: ___________________Item #: ___________________Item #: ___________________Item #: ___________________Item #: ___________________Description: _______________________________Description: _______________________________Description: _______________________________Description: _______________________________Description: _______________________________Description: _______________________________* Please note that the Camp Masters prizes are based on take-order sales only, scouts who sellmore than $250 online will receive prizes from the online system.www.bsapack883.org

Family Fact SheetSelling Tips• Always wear your uniform• Tell people that you are a Cub Sscout and you are earning money tosupport your programo Smile, and introduce yourself, first name onlyo Always say “Thank You“o If someone does not wish to purchase popcorn, ask them to considera donation of $25 or $40 to purchase popcorn for the troops. We canalso accept smaller donations for the Pack.• Set a goalo Last year, Pack 883 was the # 3 seller in the Baltimore Area Council– we sold over $23,000 in popcorno Can we sell more this year?• Always follow safety ruleso Always sell with another Scout or an adulto Always walk on the sidewalk or drivewayo Never enter anyone’s home• Prizeso Have your Scout review the prize sheet and find a prize that hewants to earn• Use that level to set a sales goal• Due to safety considerations, we recommend that you do notselect any of the knives as your prize. Also, Scouts earntheir Whittlin’ Chip (and the right to carry and use a knife) intheir Bear year. In the eyes of BSA, pocket knives are notappropriate for Tiger and Wolf Cub Scouts.o The top seller in Pack 883 will receive a prize – to be announced atthe September Pack meetingo Kernel’s Challenge• The Baltimore Area Council is also offering prizes for filledsheets (30 separate orders)• Marshmallow shooter for mini marshmallows or $15 giftcard to iTunes, Wal-Mart or Best Buy• A chance to win $2,500o Tickets to Scout Night at an Orioles game next spring• Fill one sheet and earn 2 tickets• Earn one more ticket for each additional sheet filledPayment information• Payments must be collected at the time of sale• Checks should be payable to Pack 883• If a scout collects cash for a sale, please help by converting it to a checkwww.bsapack883.org

Online sellingScouts can create an online account and sell to friends and family who live faraway. The orders ship directly to the purchaser, and the scout earns credit forthe sale.• Visit www.popcornordering.com to create an accounto Click on Scout sign ino New Usero Enter required information, note you will need your scout ID #• Send emails from the website to friends and family• Track your online sales• Earn 10 % commission from Camp Master’s once you reach at least $250 insaleso Note - online sales do not count toward other Camp Masters prizes• Online sales as of October 22, 2010 will be combined with the order totals todetermine the high seller for the PackOrder Due Date• Orders are due at the October den meetings or no later than October 22• Remember to write your Scout’s name and Den # on each take-order sheetDelivery information• The order will be delivered to the warehouse between November 11 - 13.o More details to follow regarding pickup date and locationQuestions???If you have any questions or concerns during the sale please contact KellyThimmesch at popcorn883@verizon.netwww.bsapack883.org

Do You Know a Future Cub Scout?Here’s How It Works• During the recruiting period (from September through December), haveyour son invite his friends (brothers count too!) to join Pack 883.o Make sure your son’s name is listed as the “recruiter” on the new Scout’sapplicationo The Cub Scout must join by the December Pack meeting to be included inthe contest.• If your son recruits a new Cub Scout during the time of the contest, hewill:• Receive a recruiter patch for his uniform• Get to throw a pie into the face of the Cubmaster at the December PackMeeting• Have a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to Wal-Mart in a drawing at eachPack Meeting between September and Decembero Each recruiter gets one entry for each new Cub Scout he recruits, so themore Cub Scouts he recruits, the greater his odds will be of winning• At the December meeting, we will draw forthe Grand Prize (a $50 Wal Mart gift card)• Each recruiter gets one entry for each new CubScout he recruits, so the more Cub Scouts herecruits, the greater his odds will be ofwinningdi• Even if your son wins a $10 Wal-Mart giftcertificate at one of the other drawings, he willstill be eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing

A Word About Uniformso Questions always come up this time of year about the Cub Scout uniform. Formore information, visit this interactive website: www.bsauniforms.orgo Also, there are two official Scout Shops and a Scouting Distributor nearby – thepeople there are super helpful, and will help you find what you need:o Scout Shops• Dorsey Road Scout Shop – near Arundel Mills MallThe Scout Shop in Anne Arundel County7502 Connelley Drive, Suite 120Hanover, MD 21076410-553-6913HoursMonday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9 AM - 5:30 PMWednesday: 9 AM - 7 PMSaturday: 10 AM - 3 PM• Baltimore Scout Shop – near the Maryland Zoo800 Wyman Park DriveBaltimore, MD 21211410-338-0144 - StoreHoursMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9 AM - 5 PMThursday: 9 AM - 7 PMSaturday: 10 AM - 3 PMo Scouting Distributor• Benn’s Men’s Wear (Distributor) – Routes 140 and 97 inWestminster• Information and location: http://www.bennsmenswear.com/

Tiger Cub, Wolf Cub Scout,and Bear Cub Scout20 pts.Uniform Inspection SheetUniform Inspection.Conduct the uniform inspection with common sense; the basic rule is neatness.General Appearance. Allow 4 points for each:n Good posturen Clean face and handsn Combed hairn Neatly dressedn Clean fingernailsNotes ______________________________________________________5 pts.5 pts.15 pts.Headgear. Tiger Cub cap, Cub Scout Wolf cap, or Cub Scout Bear cap, according to den.Notes ______________________________________________________Neckerchief and Slide. Triangular. Orange with blue border for Tiger Cubs. Gold withblue border for Cub Scouts working in Wolf book. Light blue with dark blue border for CubScouts working in Bear book. Each is secured by a slide for that rank.Notes ______________________________________________________Shirt. Official long- or short-sleeve, navy blue. Wear with either pants or shorts.Notes ______________________________________________________15 pts.Pants/Shorts. Official navy blue pants or shorts, no cuffs. To be worn withofficial long- or short-sleeve navy blue shirt.Notes ______________________________________________________5 pts.5 pts.5 pts.5 pts.Belt. Official navy blue web belt cut to proper length with Tiger Cub or Cub Scoutinsignia on buckle.Notes ______________________________________________________Socks. Dark blue official socks with orange tops for Tiger Cubs and gold tops forWolf and Bear Cub Scouts.Notes ______________________________________________________Shoes. Neat and clean.Notes ______________________________________________________Registration. Current membership card or temporary certificate on person.Notes ______________________________________________________20 pts.Insignia. ✱ Correct placement: left pocket, 5 points; right pocket, 5 points; left sleeve,5 points; right sleeve, 5 points.Total Uniform Inspection ScoreA perfect score is 100 points.✱For more information about insignia, see the Insignia Guide, No. 33066.Total Uniform Inspection ScoreNamePack No.DenOur unit inspectionwill be held on___________________.Bring this form with you.

Tiger Cub, Wolf Cub Scout, and Bear Cub Scout Uniform Inspection SheetOfficial Placement of InsigniaConduct the uniform inspection with common sense; the basic rule is neatness.5 pts.Right Sleeven Wear the U.S. flag, den numeral, and Centennial QualityUnit Award (if earned) as shown. Only the most recentlyearned Centennial Quality Unit Award may be worn.Notes ________________________________________shoulder SEAM5 pts.Left Sleeven Wear the council shoulder emblem and pack numeralas shown.n The veteran unit insignia bar (25, 50, 55, or 60 years), ifworn, is centered and touching the council shoulderemblem (above) and unit numeral (below).n Denner cord or assistant denner cord is worn overleft shoulder.Notes ________________________________________4"5 pts.Right Pocket.n Temporary insignia are not necessary in uniform inspection,but if worn, must be centered on the pocket, or hung fromthe button.n Progress Toward Ranks (with thong and beads) isfastened to the button under the right pocket flap withthe flap rebuttoned.n The National Summertime Award is pinned centeredon the right pocket flap.n The Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award is worn onthe right pocket flap. Each successive time the awardis earned, a wolf track pin may be added to the flap.Notes ________________________________________RIGHT SLEEVENationalSummertimeAward pinLEFT SLEEVE3⁄8"SERVICE STARS5 pts.20 pts.Left Pocket.n Cub Scouts wear badges of rank as shown: Bobcat,Tiger Cub, Wolf, and Bear.n Gold Arrow Points are worn beneath the pocket andbelow the badge for which they were earned.n Silver Arrow Points are worn below the Gold ArrowPoints in double rows.n Wear medals just above the pocket seam, and servicestars centered just above medals or knots, or 3 / 8 inchabove seam if no medals are worn.n Gold background disks are worn with service stars forCub Scouting service, including Tiger Cub service.n Not more than five medals may be worn.n Wearing sequence for medals or knots is at thewearer’s discretion.n The only knots worn by Cub Scouts are the religiousemblem knot and a lifesaving or meritorious award knot.n The World Crest is worn centered between the leftshoulder seam and the top of the left pocket.Notes ________________________________________Total Insignia Score (transfer to other side)Boy Scouts of America1325 West Walnut Hill LaneP.O. Box 152079Irving, Texas 75015-2079http://www.scouting.orgRIGHT pocket3⁄4"3⁄8"LEFT pocket342827 30176 34599 42008 Printing

Scout LeaderUniform Inspection SheetUniform Inspection.Conduct the uniform inspection with common sense; the basic rule is neatness.15 pts.5 pts.Attendance. Presence at inspection merits 15 points.NotesHeadgear. Headgear is optional.Boy Scout leaders wear the olive visor cap, campaign hat, or troop-approved headgear.Varsity Scout leaders wear the blaze visor cap.Cub Scout pack leaders wear the olive visor cap.Den leaders wear the same visored cap as the youth they serve.Notes20 pts.20 pts.5 pts.5 pts.5 pts.Shirt/Blouse and Neckwear. New long or short sleeves, or official long or shortsleeves with appropriate loops on epaulets. Neckwear is optional but must be worn accordingto specifications in the Insignia Guide.Male Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders wear the long- or short-sleeve uniform or official shirt.Female Cub Scout leaders wear either the official long- or short-sleeve yellow blouse, officiallong- or short-sleeve shirt, or the official long- or short-sleeve uniform blouse.Female Boy Scout leaders wear the official shirt or official long- or short sleeve uniform blouse.NotesPants/Shorts. Units have no option to change.Male Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders wear the official pants or the official uniform shortsor pants with no cuffs.Female Cub Scout leaders wear the pants or the official navy blue shorts, skirt, or pants withthe yellow blouse, or the official pants or official uniform shorts or pants with the officialshirt or blouse.NotesBeltMale leaders wear the official web belt or official leather belt with the buckleof their choice.Female leaders wear the official navy blue Cub Scout or Webelos Scout buckle withnavy blue pants, or the official web belt or official leather belt with the buckle of theirchoice with official pants or official uniform shorts or pants.NotesSocksMale Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders wear olive socks with official pants or officialuniform shorts or pants.Female leaders wear the blue socks with the blue shorts or pants, or the olive sockswith official pants or official uniform shorts or pants.ShoesMust be neat and clean.NotesUniform points. Total points from above (75 possible)Insignia. ✱ Correct epaulets, 5 points. Correct placement on left sleeve, 5 points; right sleeve,5 points; left pocket, 5 points; right pocket, 5 points. Use the checklist on the reverse of thisform to help determine score.Insignia points from reverse (25 possible)Total Uniform Inspection ScoreUniform and insignia points combined. A perfect score is 100 points.✱For more information about insignia, see the Insignia Guide, No. 33066.Total Uniform Inspection ScoreOur unit inspectionwill be held onNameAddressOffice or position in unitUnit No.DistrictBring this form with you..

5 pts.5 pts.Scout Leader Uniform Inspection SheetOfficial Placement of InsigniaConduct the uniform inspection with common sense; the basic rule is neatness.Shoulder EpauletsScouters wear the color shoulder loop of the program in whichthey are serving: blue, Cub Scouting; green, Boy Scouting; blaze(orange), Varsity Scouting; green, Venturing; silver, council anddistrict; gold, regional and national.NotesRight SleeveU.S. flag emblem centered directly below shoulder seamDen or emblem numeral, if applicable, below andtouching the flagCentennial Quality Unit Award (most recent only),if applicable, 4 inches below the shoulder seamNotesSHOULDER EPAULETSAND LOOPSSHOULDERSEAM4"5 pts.Left SleeveCouncil shoulder patch is directly below the shoulder seam.Veteran unit bar, if worn, is centered and touching thecouncil shoulder patch (above) and unit numeral (below).Unit numeral, if worn, is centered directly underneath andtouching the council patch or veteran unit bar.On the official shirt, the badge of office is centered on thepocket, as shown. On the official uniform shirt, the badge ofoffice is centered and touching the unit numeral, or centered 4inches below the shoulder seam.When earned, the Trained leader strip is centered at the topof the pocket flap on the official shirt. On the official uniformshirt, it is centered as shown, touching the badge of office.NotesRIGHT SLEEVELEFT SLEEVE(OFFICIAL UNIFORMSHIRT)LEFT SLEEVEwith pocket(OFFICIAL shirt)5 pts.5 pts.Right PocketBoy Scouts of America strip is centered above the pocket.Order of the Arrow lodge insignia is worn on the pocket flap.Current national Scout jamboree insignia is centered abovethe BSA strip and any other items above the pocket.Optional insignia, if worn, is placed in the following order,from the BSA strip upward: interpreter strip, Venture orVarsity strip, name plate. The name plate may be worn onthe pocket flap if no lodge insignia is worn.Temporary insignia, including one current world Scout jamboreepatch, centered on pocket. Only one temporary insigniamay be worn at a time, and they are not required for correctuniforming. Cub Scout leaders and female leaders wearingthe official uniform shirt or blouse may wear one temporaryinsignia centered above the Boy Scouts of America strip.NotesLeft PocketWorld Crest emblem is centered between the left shoulderseam and the top of the left pocket.Embroidered square knots are centered above the pocket inrows of three.Service stars are centered above the pocket, 3 ⁄4 inch fromtop point to top point and 3 ⁄8 inch from either the pocketor embroidered knots.NotesVENTUREFRANÇAIS3⁄4"3⁄8"Total insignia score (transfer to other side)RIGHT POCKETLEFT POCKET25 pts.34048Boy Scouts of America1325 West Walnut Hill LaneP.O. Box 152079Irving, Texas 75015-2079http://www.scouting.org7 30176 34600 72008 Printing