Upcoming Events:

• Pack 220 Cub Scouts carried the US flag, Texas state flag, and the Pack 220 flag in the Merkel Christmas Parade, December 1st! We had a good group show up!
• Thanks to Teresa and Lesa, Scout Moms who helped by selling Show-And-Sell Popcorn and giving away Hot Chocolate!
• Pinewood Derby cars should arrive late December!
• January will have the Cub Scout Lock-In! Get ready to earn your belt-loops!
• February is time for Scout Sunday! Be sure to wear your uniform to worship!
• February is also time for the Pinewood Derby Races!
• Blue and Gold Banquet!
• Campout at Fort Griffin!
• Wolf Den will be attending a hike at Lake Sweetwater!

About Cub Scouting...

Cub Scouting is a year-round family oriented part of BSA designed for boys first thru fifth grades (or ages 7-10).
Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the 10 purposes of Cub Scouting:

• Character Development
• Spiritual Growth
• Good Citizenship
• Sportsmanship and Fitness
• Family Understanding
• Respectful Relationships
• Personal Achievement
• Friendly Service
• Fun and Adventure
• Perparation for Boy Scouts

On the Trail of the Bobcat

The Bobcat rank is for all boys who join Cub Scouting, regardless of when they enter the program.
He must earn this rank before receiving any other award or rank.
The requirements for the Bobcat are as follows:

• The Cub Scout Promise Learn the promise and what each phrase means.
  • I, (Cub Scout's name), promise
  • To do my best,
  • To do my duty to God,
  • And my country,
  • To help other people, and
  • To obey the Law of the Pack.
• The Law of the Pack Learn the Law and tell what it means.
  • The Cub Scout follows Akela.
  • The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
  • The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
  • The Cub Scout gives goodwill.
• Webelos This word has special meaning for the Cub Scout.
  It means We'll Be Loyal Scouts.
• The Cub Scout sign.
  Tell what it means. The two fingers stand for two parts of the Cub Scout Promise.
  • To help other people, and
  • To obey
  They look like the wolf's ears, ready to listen to Akela.
• The Cub Scout Handshake.
  Show the handshake and tell what it means.
  
  The two fingers extended mean that you will help others and that you obey the The Law of the Pack.
• The Cub Scout Motto is easy, but one of the most important tenets of Scouting.
  It is "Do Your Best".
• The Cub Scout Salute. Give the salute and tell what it means.
  
  The salute is the way we show respect to our flag and our country.
• Child Protection Exercises
  With your parent or guardian, the Cub Scout must complete the exercises from
  How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse.

Once your Cub Scout has completed all the requirements for the Bobcat badge, notify your Den Leader.
The award will be presented at the next Pack Meeting.

• 1. Feats of Skill
  • 1a. Play catch with someone 10 steps away. Play until you can throw and catch.
  • 1b. Walk a line back and forth. Do it sideways, too. Then walk the edge of a board six steps each way.
  • 1c. Do a front roll.
  • 1d. Do a back roll.
  • 1e. Do a falling-forward roll.
  
  Then do one of the following:
  
  • 1f. See how high you can jump from being coiled in a crouching position.
  • 1g. Do the elephant walk, frog leap, and crab walk.
  
  Or this:
  
  • 1h. Using a basic swim stroke, swim 25 feet.
  
  Or this:
  
  • 1i. Tread water for 15 seconds or as long as you can. Do your best.
  • 1j. Using a basketball or dodge ball, do a chest pass, a bounce pass, and an overhand pass.
  
  Or this:
  
  • 1k. Do a frog stand.
  • 1l. Run or jog in place for 5 minutes.
• 2. Your flag
  
  
  • 2a. Give the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag.
    Tell what it means.
  • 2b. Participate in a flag ceremony in your den.
  • 2c. Tell how to respect and take care of the flag.
  • 2d. Tell about the Texas flag and how to display it.
  
  Question: Why is it ok to fly the Texas flag at the same height as the U.S. flag?
  • 2e. Learn how to raise the flag properly for an outdoor ceremony.
  • 2f. Participate in an outdoor ceremony.
  • 2g. With the help of another person, fold the U.S. flag.
• 3. Keep your body healthy.
  • 3a. Make a chart for two weeks to keep track of your health habits.
    
    • Mark on the chart when you bathe or shower, at least once daily.
    • Wash your hands before meals and after using the restroom.
    • Brush your teeth when you get out of bed and after meals.
    • Drink lots of water - 6 to 8 glasses a day, draw a glass on the chart when you drink one!
    • Run and play outdoors.
    • Mark down the number of hours you sleep each night.
  • 3b. Tell four ways to stop the spread of colds.
  • 3c. Tell how to treat a small cut.

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Saturday, November 3 2007 saw a number of Scouts at the historic Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas. The theme was "Duty to God" and was intended to educated and encourage Scouts to earn their religious service award. While there, we were all treated to a free showing of "Follow Me, Boys!" which was a Scouting movie released by Walt Disney in 1966 which starred Fred MacMurray of "My Three Sons" fame and a very young Kirt Russell.

Each Scout who attended was presented with a special event patch for their brag vests.

During the first part of February, Scouts everywhere participate in Scout Sunday. This is a time when places of worship recognize those in their membership who participate in Scouting. Often Scouts participate in the worship service such as ushers, or reading scripture. Scouts are encouraged to wear their uniforms to morning worship and to sit together. Scout leaders are also encouraged to wear their uniforms. This is a good time to have an article in the membership bulletin or on a bulletin board in the lobby telling about Scouts and Scouting. This is also an appropriate time to recognize those involved in Girl Scouts as well.