Pack Meeting Notes for September 20, 1999

Roundup was held at the Maple East auditorium, starting at 7:00 PM. The following items were discussed prior to the signup:

  1. Welcome and Welcome Back
    1. Point out Exits
    2. Present colors
    3. Introduction of Leaders
  2. Discuss Scouting Year
    1. Buffalo Zoo Sleepover October 8th ($22, $15)
    2. Fall Camporee (The Paul Bunyan Challenge) ($6)
    3. Kite flyer at November meeting, working on Buffalo Bills player
    4. Possible outings to recycling center, Maid of the Mist, Festival of Lights
    5. Scout Days at all major local sporting events
    6. Pinewood Derby in January
    7. Blue & Gold Banquet in February
    8. District wide Winter Fun Day in February
    9. Scouting for Food in April
    10. Memorial Day Parade in May
    11. Summer camping -- great fun!
    12. Much more to come!
  3. Communications
    1. Newletter mailed several times per year
    2. Postcard mailings to Den Leaders
    3. Web Page
    4. E-Mail lists
    5. Phone Calls
    6. Guide Book
  4. Explain Pack Expenses
    1. Advancements, Pinewood Derby, Ceremonies, Speakers: $3200 – $3500
    2. Registration fee does little for Pack (20 cents); costs go to:
      1. Scout, parent registration fee
      2. Boys' Life
      3. Insurance
    3. Two years ago, candy sale; last year, activity fee. Complaints about both
    4. Activity fee, past fundraisers did not cover:
      1. Blue & Gold: $8.50 for adults, $6.50 for children
      2. Pack outings
      3. Subsidizing registration fees
      4. Subsidizing camping, sleepover fees
      5. Funding Den activities
    5. With a fundraiser, we can do all of the above
  5. Popcorn Sale
    1. 30% goes directly to Pack
    2. Incentives for Scouts who sell above certain amounts
  6. Mischler's Coupons
    1. $10, $20 amounts, 20% goes to Pack
    2. Not redeemable on Florist Shop items
  7. Parents and Families
    1. Cub Scouting is a family program, or it is NOT Cub Scouting. Family involvement is vital to Cub Scouting's success. The whole family is invited to take part in activities.
    2. BSA does not equal "Baby Sitters of America".
    3. Involvement in the advancement of your children at all levels
    4. Read "Why I'm a Leader"
  8. Needs
    1. Show organizational chart, point out vacant positions
    2. Everyone must sign up for something, ($25 buyout?)
    3. Help Den Leaders with meetings, activities
  9. Questions and Answers
  10. Close meeting, thanks for attending, register

Why I'm A Leader

I'm not a Cub Scout Leader for the easy hours, high pay, parents' gratitude, power or prestige.

I'm a leader because I want the world for your son and mine, to be a world he can shape and help shape; a world of love and laughter, where he can show compassion.

I want him to be able to look at the stars, a sunrise, a sunset, the work and world of man -- and feel their beauty inside himself.

I want to help him to learn to finish anything he starts and do it well and to guide him to know his worth with a deeper understanding of himself.

I want to help shape men who have strength of character and are sensitive to the needs of others.

I want them to be the best they can be.

I'm giving of my time and myself. I reap rewards far beyond what I give. I receive for my children and future generations a better world.

I am a Cub Scout Leader because I care.