Upcoming Events:

We have a lot of activities that we do each year as a Pack - Here's a few of them:

• Pack 220's Cub Scouts decorate large cardboard boxes in the Christmas fashion which are taken around to the local stores for canned and non-perishable food donations. Our Boy Scouts then deliver them to needy families!
• Pack 220 Cub Scouts have the honor of carrying the US flag, Texas State flag, and the Pack 220 flag in the Merkel Christmas Parade, which takes place usually in the first week of December!
• Pinewood Derby cars should arrive mid to late December so we can begin work on our racers!
• Mid January is the Cub Scout Lock-In! We gather up our Scouts for Pizza and fun. Get ready to earn your belt-loops!
• February is the month for Scout Sunday! Be sure to wear your uniform to worship! Most Scout Den Leaders will do some form of Scout recognition at the start of their worship services.
• February is also time for the Pinewood Derby Races!
• Blue and Gold Banquet!
• As the weather warms up it will be time for campouts at Lake Sweetwater and other places nearby!

Why do boys participate in Cub Scouting? Why do parents volunteer their time and efforts?

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.

Pinewood Derby 2009 Photos

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.