How Can I Join Pack 21?
In September, we provide information about how to join Pack 21 to boys entering grades 1 through 5 at Most Holy Reedemer School and St. Mary's Catholic Church.
What Does It Cost to Join?
The membership fee for new Cub Scouts is $13 per year and for returning scouts is $10 per year. In addition there is a $10 per family Pack fee payable when you register. Each Scout may elect to receive Boys Life Magazine at the rate of $14 per year for new scouts or $9 per year for scouts already receiving the magazine. In addition, each den collects dues (generally around $.50 per week) to cover the cost of den activities. To keep costs down, Cub Scouts participate in two fund raisers per year. Out of these funds, the pack pays for:
What is a Pack?
A pack is a group of Cub Scouts, adult leaders and parents who belong to the same Cub Scout unit (e.g., Pack 21 of the Ucita District, Gulf Ridge Council). A pack generally draws its membership primarily from an elementary school, church or community that is associated with the pack's Chartered Organization and Community. Each pack is made up of Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear and Webelos dens.
What is a Chartered Organization?
A Chartered Organization is the sponsoring organization for a Cub Scout pack, usually a church, PTA, homeowners' association or other community group. The primary responsibilities of the Chartered Organization are to select the leadership of the pack and provide a meeting place. Each year, the pack must renew its Charter with its local council. The Chartered Organization must approve the rechartering application in order for the Charter to be renewed.
What is a Den?
A den is a small group of boys (ideally 6-8) of the same grade level. Each den meets on a weekly basis to work on achievements and other activities. The den is led by adult Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders, who are responsible for planning and conducting each den meeting.
When and Where are Pack Meetings Held?
Pack meetings are usually held monthly on the last Tuesday of the month. Pack 21 meets in the St. Mary's Church Parish Center, 15520 North Boulevard. The Calendar provides exact dates, places and times of all pack meetings.
Who Runs the Pack?
The pack is run entirely by unpaid volunteers.
Where Can I Get More Information?
Contact one of the Pack Leaders, talk to a friend or neighbor who has a son in Cub Scouts, call the Gulf Ridge Council offices (813-872-2691) and ask to speak to Randy Saunders or one of the Ucita District leaders.
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