Cub Scout Pack 137
Albuquerque Christian School
7201
Montgomery Blvd., Albuquerque, NM 87109
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Pack Meeting Overview | Committee Task Details | Pack Meeting Outline |
Pack Meeting Details | Miscellaneous Items
Pack Meeting Overview <Top>
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Month: September 2007
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Theme: Cub Scout Express
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Date: September 25, 2007
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Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
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Location: Albuquerque Christian School upstairs Seminar Room
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Uniform: Full Uniform for Cub Scouts that have them.
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Costumes: It is encouraged for the leaders to also come with some railroad-themed garb
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Committee Summary
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Decorations - Wolf
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Program - Bear
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Recruitment - Webelos 1
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Refreshments - Webelos 2
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Cleanup - Tigers
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Greeters - Tigers
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Theme Verbiage:
All Aboard the Cub Scout Express. Invite a buddy to join you in your journey through Cub Scouts, riding the rails to adventure. Activities can include a trip to a train or rail museum, visit a local train station or invite a model railroader to your pack meeting. Look up the history of trains at the library or on the Internet. Read about the different train cars and engines that are used by railroads. Use a large cardboard facade of a train for an induction ceremony for new families or presentation of awards. Play train relay games with your den or pack.
Committee Task Details <Top>
Decorations - Wolf
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Take note of the room configuration for reassembling at cleanup
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Help Guest Presenter set up his train layout
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Hang/Post Pictures of trains around the room
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Lay "Train Tracks on the Floor with painter's masking tape from the front door to the Seminar Room
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Create Signs for Dens (Tiger Den 1, Tiger Den 2, Wolf Den 1, Wolf Den 2, Bears, Webelos I, Webelos II)
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Get a count from Den Leaders as to how many peole we are expecting so we know how many chairs to set up
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Chairs - Square Formation - pre-assign seating for Dens and family (Tigers need to have the Adult Partners mixed in with the Tiger Scouts, for the other dens, the parents and siblings need to sit in rows behind the Cub Scouts). Make sure to leave space for a game area
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Cubmaster's Table
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Den Display Table
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Refreshments Table
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Literature Table
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Greeter's Table
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Create 'props' for 'All Aboard' ceremony (Stan Beck & Arba Smith) (Added 9/19)
Program - Bear
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Prepare Awards (Get the awards list from Advancement Chair)
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Prepare Neckerchiefs and Slides for new Cub Scouts; lay them out at the Cubmaster's Table by Rank and Alphabetically
Recruitment - Webelos 1
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Create Name Tags for all Pack Members and Parents
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Have blank name tags
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Have fat Sharpie Pens
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1 Pencil for each visitor (sharpened)
Refreshments - Webelos 2
- Enough for 50+ Scouts plus 100 parents/siblings
- Create little signs to show the names of the foods
- Choo-Chooey Cub Scout Express Squares
- Train Cake
- Chew Chew Train
- Treat Train
- Twinkie Train
- Mix and Mingle with new families at refreshment time to help them feel welcome
Cleanup - Tigers
- Everyone will be encouraged to clean up, however, the final responsibility falls on this group. We need to leave the room as we found it or better
- Be able to process the people in parallel - 3 lines
- Take attendance as people come in - need to pre-print roster sheets
- Have Cub Scouts bringing in displays to put them on the Den Display Table
- Point out the Den Display Table to visitors
- Recruit adults to act as "conductors" - passing out prepared ticket booklets for the "All Aboard" activity
- Recruit a "Lead Conductor" - he/she will answer questions about all aspects of Cub Scouting and about various Pack 137 activities/events. He/She will wear a big badge that says "Ask Me"
Announcement Farmer - (Not Yet Assigned) (Added 9/19)
Literature - Cubmaster/Public Relations Chair
- Pack Calendar
- Pack Newsletter
- Upcoming Events
Pack Meeting Outline <Top>
| Minutes | Category | Activity | Person(s) |
| 10 | Gathering |
2. Lead Conductor" helps answer questions about Cub Scouting, Pack 137, etc. 3. Help new and visiting Cub Scouts and families feel welcome |
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| 3 | Opening | "All Aboard Ceremony" |
All Den Leaders |
| 2 | Prayer | "Cub Scout Express" Prayer | Steven M, Webelos 2 |
| 1 | Icebreaker | (Updated and Added on 9/21) |
Pam Smith, Assistant Cubmaster |
| 8 | Welcome & Introductions |
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| 15 |
This Portion Cancelled as of 9/24 |
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This Portion Cancelled as of 9/24 |
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| 2 | Song | "Down by the Station" | Chuck Smith |
| 11 | Den Demonstration |
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| 1 | Applause for Den Demonstrations | The Train Applause | Dan Rowe, Tigers |
| 10 | Game | "Cub Scout Express" | Pam Smith, Assistant Cubmaster |
| 19 | Recognition | Advancement Ceremony | Stan Beck, Cubmaster |
| 2 | Announcements |
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| 5 | Pack Communication |
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| 3 | Cubmaster's Minute | "Stay on the Right Track" | Stan Beck, Cubmaster |
| 1 | Closing | "Down the Tracks" Ceremony | Brent Barnett, Wolves |
| Refreshments | Webelos 2 | ||
| Cleanup | Tigers |
Total Minutes: 78
Pack Meeting Detail <Top>
Before the Meeting
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Set up display areas for Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout dens.
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Provide name tags shaped like engines or railroad cars.
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Allow space for den flags, den doodles, craft projects, photos, and other items from field trips, summer camps, and other activities.
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Display basic Cub Scouting literature and fall roundup recruiting materials so that prospective adult leaders can look them over.
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A designated pack member will be available to answer questions and provide information.
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Prepare finalized pack calendars for each pack member.
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Assign some adult leaders to act as "conductors" to welcome people at the door and encourage everyone to participate in the All Aboard gathering activity by giving each person a prepared ticket booklet.
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Assign a knowledgeable person to serve as the Lead Conductor.
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Pay special attention to new and prospective Cub Scouts and their families.
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For costuming, use overalls, railroad engineer hats, and red scarves. Conductors wear a black suit and white shirt, and have a hole puncher for checking tickets.
"All Aboard" opening ceremony
Props: Draw a train engine and cars on poster board and cut them out. Put the Cub Scout emblem on the engine; Bobcat, Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scout emblems on five cars; and the Arrow of Light on the caboose. Or, create a train from boxes as for the Great Train Race game (3 SEP) and then use them for both the game and this ceremony.
Arrangement: The engine comes out first; then train cars come out one by one, accompanied by boys from each rank.
ENGINE (Cubmaster): All aboard for Cub Scouting!
BOBCAT CAR: The first car to hook up is the Bobcat car.
TIGER CUB CAR: The next car to hook up is the Tiger Cub car.
WOLF CAR: The next car to hook up is the Wolf car.
BEAR CAR: After that it's the Bears. WEBELOS CAR (fourth-grade Webelos
Scouts): Then comes the Webelos badge. CABOOSE (fifth-grade Webelos Scouts):
And the Arrow of Light completes the Cub Scout Train!
COMMITTEE CHAIR: All aboard the Cub Scout Express for 2007!
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A pre-selected Cub Scout reads the Cub Scout Express prayer. Invite all pack members to join in prayer, meditation, or silence, as is their custom.
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"We give thanks for our families as they help us through our Cub Scouting time and as we start down a new track for this school year. Amen."
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Recognize everyone who completed the gathering activity by doing an Applause in their honor.
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Train Station Applause - Pretend to be a conductor and say "Destination Success" -
Train Cheer: (Added 9/21)
Divide the pack into 3 groups.
The first group yells "ALL ABOARD!"
The second group yells "CHUGGA, CHUGGA, CHUGGA, CHUGGA"
The third group yells "TOOT, TOOOOOOT!"
- Welcome new families aboard the Cub Scout Express.
- Use the Express Train skit to introduce pack leaders.
Express Train Skit
- Introduce pack leaders to parents by forming a train.
- Each den leader and those with responsibilities form a line behind the Cubmaster.
- Place the right hand on the shoulder of the person in front, bend the left arm and move in a circular motion together to resemble a train axle.
- Announce that there is more room in the middle for additional committee members, and highlight any unfilled positions.
- The committee chair is at the end of the line and announces his or her name and phone number for any volunteers to contact him or her.
- The Cubmaster should also emphasize the importance of den adult meetings and encourage parents to attend the meetings for their son's den.
- When details are completed, everyone gives a resounding aboard!"
Pack Demonstration (Cancelled 9/24)
Train Hobbyist Demonstration by John Moore.
Applause for the Train Hobbyist Guest (Cancelled 9/24)
Roundhouse Applause - All stand, turn in a slow circle and say "What a great trip!"
- The pack song leader leads the pack in "Down By the Station".
Down by the station, early in the morning,
See the little puffer billies all in a row.
See the engine driver turn the little handle.
Chug! Chug! Whoo! Whoo! Off they go.
Tiger Den 1 Skit
"What Kind of Tracks are These?"
First boy, standing center stage, looking at ground
Second boy comes in.
Cub 2: What are you doing?
Cub 1: I m trying to figure out what kind of tracks these are.
Cub 2: They look like wolf tracks to me.
Third boy joins group.
Cub 3: What are you doing?
Cub 1: I m trying to figure out what kind of tracks these are.
Cub 2: They look like wolf tracks to me.
Cub 3: They look like bear tracks to me.
Fourth boy joins group.
Cub 4: What are you doing?
Cub 1: I m trying to figure out what kind of tracks these are.
Cub 2: They look like wolf tracks to me.
Cub 3: They look like bear tracks to me.
Cub 4: You guys, those are TRAIN TRACKS.
Just then, the rest of the boys come in as a train, tooting and chugging.Tiger Den 2 Run On
"Hello, Is this Amtrak?"
Cub 1: (On telephone) Hello, Is this Amtrak? Do you have sleeping cars on your trains?
Cub 2: Yes, we do.
Cub 1: Then wake them up!Wolf Den 3 Skit
Coming...
Wolf Den 4 Skit
"At the Ticket Office"
Scene: Railroad station ticket office. Large table with time charts posted would serve the purpose.
Action: Man brings his son to the ticket desk Son sits down as the father goes to buy the ticket.
Man: (To the ticket agent) I want a ticket for Newton.
Agent: All right. (Looks for a timetable for Newton. Some more ticket agents come and help look).
Sir, could you repeat your request?
Man: Certainly, I want to buy a ticket for Newton.
Agent: Well, where on earth is Newton?
Man: Why you poor thing, he's sitting right over there.
Agent: (Faints)Bear Den 5 Skit
"Ticket Line"
Setting: People are standing in line at the train station waiting to buy tickets.
Cub 1: Wow, I ve heard that this train ride is great!
Cub 2: I ve been waiting for six months for it.
Cub 3: I can t wait for it to start.
Cub 4: I wonder when the ticket window will open to sell the tickets. I ve been here for 2 hours.
Cub 5: (Walks up to the front of the line).
Cub 1: Hey, you can t butt in line! We were here first!
Cub 2: Back to the end of the line, buddy!
(All boys in line, start telling the last one to get to the back of the line.)
Cub 5: Forget it! I m giving up! They can get someone else to open this ticket window!
(He leaves and all the others stand with their mouths open looking at each other.)Webelos 1 Den 6 Run-On
"Why don't rail cars jump off the tracks..."
Cub 1: Why don't rail cars jump off the tracks very often?
Cub 2: Because they've been trained.Webelos 2 Den 7 Run-On
"I'd like a round trip ticket..."
Cub 1: I'd like a round trip ticket, please.
Cub 2: I'm sorry, sir. All of tickets are rectangular.
Applause for Den Demonstrations
Train Applause - "Chugga-Chugga Choo Choo!"
Cub Scout Express
This is a game for eight or more players. Divide the group into teams, which line up for a relay. Establish a destination (turning point). The first Cub Scout in each line runs to the destination and comes back and touches the next player, who hitches onto the first player with his hands on the first player's hips. Then they both run to the destination and return. The third boy hitches on, and so forth. The last player is the caboose.
Train Advancement Ceremony
Staging: Arrange awards and neckerchiefs/slides on the awards/cubmaster table.
Choreography: The Cubmaster stands at stage right. The Den Leader, when they come up to call forward their boys, the stand at stage left. The Den Leaders call their boys and their parents to come forward with the boys lining up in a single row across the stage, with parents behind. The Den Leader will announce the boy's name and tell what badges he has earned and then present them to the boy's parent. The parent will in turn present the award to the boy. Then the Den Leader will give a Cub Scout handshake to the boy.
CUBMASTER: "As your Cubmaster, I act as the Cub Scout Train's engineer leading you on to do your best. Your den leaders are the train conductors, providing ideas and direction. Your parents are all the railroad workers, providing support and love. You Cub Scouts are the train cars. Together, we travel from one station to another as you advance through the Cub Scout ranks."
"First we have the Bobcat recognitions. (Calls boys and parents forward and present Bobcat badges.) Next we have the Tiger Cubs. (Presents awards to Tiger Cubs. Then proceed as needed through Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts.)"
- Next month's activities
- Popcorn Fundraiser
- A leader costumed as a farmer comes out with gardening tools and announces plans for the "Down on the Farm" pack meeting next month. (Chuck Smith)
- New Scout Day 9/29 - Archery, BB-Guns, Raingutter Regatta, Water Rockets - 9am to 12pm - at the Council Service Center.
- BALOO Training 9/29
- UNM vs BYU Football Game 9/29 - kick-off at 6:30pm - Meeting Dave Otto at the game, outside the stadium for tickets
- Pack Email
- Pack Photos - Snapfish
Stay on the Right Track"There are many different kinds of trains-passenger trains that carry you through this great country, freight trains that haul goods to consumers like you, and even tourist trains that show you what riding a train was like many years ago.
All of these trains are different, yet they have something in common-they all run on tracks. A train, as large and powerful as it is, can't go anywhere without tracks to guide it.
Like these trains, we are all different. But we all need tracks to guide us, too. These tracks are faith, love, and service. This month, Cub Scouts, let's pledge to do our best to stay on the right track. Show your faith by living religious or spiritual principles. Show your family and friends how much you love and appreciate them through your words and deeds. Give cheerful service to all you meet. Stay on the right track and you'll go far!"
Down The Tracks
Props: Use the train cars from the All Aboard opening ceremony or create similar prop as needed.
COMMITTEE MEMBER We have a train here; the train goes down the tracks of Scouting.
ADULT LEADER (holding engine): Today, I'm a Cub Scout leader; but when I was the age of these boys, I was a Cub Scout. I came on board as a leader, to pass on to these boys the same fun I had as a boy.
DEN CHIEF (holding next car): Today, I'm a Boy Scout, but before that I was a Cub Scout. Cub Scouting was fun, and it prepared me to be more independent and confident.
WEBELOS SCOUT (holding next car): Today, I'm a Webelos Scout. Before, I was a Wolf and Bear Cub Scout and learned to have fun with my family. Now I'm learning more fun things to do with my den.
CUB SCOUT (Wolf or Bear, holding next car): Today, I'm a Cub Scout. I came on board to have fun and do things with my family and friends.
TIGER CUB (holding caboose): Today, I'm a Tiger Cub, and my fun has just begun.
ALL: Thank you for joining us aboard the Cub Scout Express!
Miscellaneous Items <Top>
Assign a committee member to be the Lead Conductor. Give him or her a sign to wear that says "Ask me!" This person stays near the information table to answer all questions about plans for the pack meetings, events, and Cub Scouting in general. The pack trainer would be a good choice as he/she can further encourage parents and leaders to attend upcoming training events.
Train Cake
For a fun pack project, have each den make a train car out of a small loaf pan-sized cake. You can assign cars if you like, or just hope for the best. Encourage them to use candies, cookies, colored frosting, etc. to decorate their train cars. When finished, "connect" the cars with licorice ropes. This could be your pack refreshment, or it could be presented to someone special as a gift.
Chew Chew Train
- 1 roll of Lifesavers
- 1 small package of gum
- 4 round wrapped candies
- 1 Hershey's Kiss
- 1 large rectangular caramel like candy
- 1 mini chocolate bar
Glue the Lifesavers roll to the gum package letting the Lifesavers roll stick over at both ends. Glue the peppermints to the lower sides for wheels. Glue the caramel onto the Lifesavers' body to make the cab of the engine. Cut the paper off the top of the Hershey's Kiss, and flatten the point a bit by pushing it against the table. Put a good sized glob of hot glue on the tip, and then glue it to the Lifesavers roll as shown. Glue the little chocolate bar on top of the cab for the roof.
Treat Train
- Assorted shapes of cookies Assorted candies
- Canned frosting
- Give the Cub Scouts assorted cookies, candies and frosting. Challenge them to make a train.
Twinkle Train
Use the frosting to attach the 4 vanilla wafer wheels to the Twinkie and a marshmallow for the stack.
Railroad Crossing Neckerchief Slide
Need: Black paper and white paint markers, milk lids, black paint, rubber tubing, craft glue. OR - Yellow milk lids, yellow paper, black markers, rubber tubing and craft glue.
Cut the paper to fit the inside of the milk lid. Paint or draw the railroad crossing sign on the circle of paper. If you are using the black design, you will need to pain the milk lid black. If you are using the yellow design, you will not need to paint the lid as long as you have a yellow lid to begin with. Glue the railroad crossing symbol on the inside of the milk lid, and glue a piece of the rubber tubing onto the back of the lid to make the slide.
Stick the train sticker to the wooden craft rectangle or circle. If the sticker will not stick, glue it on. Spray the front of the slide with a spray sealer to help hold the sticker on, and to protect it from water. Use the craft glue to glue a piece of rubber tubing to the back of the rectangle or circle.
Conductor/Ticket Agent/Baggage Hat
Use black poster board to cut a strip 3" wide and long enough to go around the head plus an extra inch. Can use white-out tape for lines around hat. Can put letters on white background, if desired, for name of position. Cut a brim from black and glue tabs to front of cap.
Diagram for the hat brims.
Literature (Added 9/21)
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Pack Newsletter
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Pack Calendar
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Agenda Sheet with Crossword Puzzle on Back