Attendance
As pack leaders we understand how busy people are in this day and age, even school age children. There's school work, extra-curricular activities, family obligations, sports, work responsibilities (for parents), etc. Sometimes it's hard to fit everything in. Yet, attendance at both pack and den related activities is important to a successful scouting year for your child. Regular attendance will ensure that not only will each scout accomplish the necessary requirements needed to achieve their badge of rank by the end of the scouting year, but that they'll be able to take advantage of all the fun and educational experiences that the pack will offer them throughout the year.
Therefore the expectation is that as a member of the pack each scout, along with their adult partner, will participate as much as possible in both pack and den activities. We understand that not every scout will be able to participate at 100% of the year's activities because no matter how we might try to avoid scheduling conflicts they will invariably happen on occasion. We just ask that everyone "Do their best" to plan ahead and prioritize the activities that are available to them, whether they are for the scouts or not. We have the pack's activity calendar on this site under Upcoming Events to help families plan their own calendars. Please take advantage of this.
Also, if as a scout parent you are not able to attend something, then consider contacting another scout family to see if they might be able to accompany your scout to the activity in question.
A reminder that at least one parent of Lion and Tiger Scouts must be present at all functions.
UNIFORMS
Wearing uniforms has been a method of the Scouting movement from the beginning. Decades of experience show uniforming to have many benefits, including these:
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Equality. The uniform represents a democratic ideal of equality. Boys from various cultures and different economic levels wear the same uniform and cooperate as equals.
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Identification. The uniform identifies a boy as a member of the Cub Scouts. Badges on the uniform tell other members that he belongs to their den, pack, and council. The uniform itself identifies a good citizen to the entire community.
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Achievement. The uniform displays badges and other awards so the accomplishments of each Cub Scout can be immediately recognized.
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Commitment. Wearing a uniform is a constant reminder to each Cub Scout of his commitment to the ideals and purposes of Cub Scouting: duty to God, loyalty to country, and helpfulness to others.
For these reasons, among others, all parents should emphasize to their Scouts the importance of wearing the Class A uniform on all suitable occasions.
Wearing the Uniform:
In general, every Cub Scout of Pack 149 should wear his Class A uniform to all Cub Scouting activities, including den and pack meetings, unit outings, and any activities done with members of the den or pack.
When playing sports, going to camp, or participating in other physical activities where a uniform would not be practical (such as River Clean-up Day), Pack 149 may opt to have the Cub Scouts wear an alternate uniform known as a "class b". The Pack 149 "class b" is our blue Pack 149 t-shirt. The blue "class b" t-shirt IS NOT a substitute for the official Class A uniform. Pack leaders will provide advance notice of any occasion when the boys should wear anything other than their Class A uniform.
Here are some tips for wearing the uniform:
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DO keep the uniform clean and in good repair. The official uniform is a sturdy, machine-washable garment that will last for years with proper care.
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DO wear the uniform properly with the shirt tucked in, the neckerchief rolled properly and tucked under the collar, the neckerchief slid on tightly, and the cap on straight.
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DO NOT wear non-BSA badges, awards, or insignia on the Cub Scout uniform or make any alterations to the uniform or insignia.
The typical Class A uniform consists of the following parts:
Shirt — The official uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets and "Boy Scouts of America" lettered in gold above the right pocket. Webelos scouts can choose the official Boy Scout tan long- or short-sleeved shirt with blue shoulder loops.
Belt — Official navy-blue belt with metal buckle that has the appropriate Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, or Webelos Scout emblem.
Cap — Official navy-blue cap with orange front (Tiger), yellow front (Wolf), blue front (Bear). Official olive cap with a plaid front (Webelos).
Neckerchief — Triangular neckerchief is orange (Tiger), yellow (Wolf), light blue (Bear), and plaid (Webelos).
Neckerchief Slide — Official gold-tone metal slide with the Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, or Webelos logo. Boys may wear handmade neckerchief slides.
Reuse & Recycle
Lastly, if your scout decides to not continue down his scouting path, or he leaves the pack by crossing over to the local Boy Scout troop, then please consider donating your scouts old uniform to the pack so it can offer future scouts the opportunity to aquire a uniform to use.