Pack 418 Operations
Below you will find all the “business stuff” of our Pack. Please remember it takes many, many volunteers for a Cub Scout Pack to run smoothly and all your leaders ARE volunteers. We’d love to have every parent involved in our Pack’s leadership. Contact our Committee Chair at sonya.rhodes@pack418.org if you want to donate “just one hour a week” to help these boys grow into honorable Scouts.
Fun & Interesting Stuff
There is a plethora of Scouting information on the internet. Here are a few fun and interesting sites.
Pack 418 does not exercise control over external Web sites. Please review the Web Site Links Disclaimer.
Riddles
Games
Learn about Robert Baden-Powell
Scouting History
The Jungle Book
Building a Bridge poem
Send a Scouting greeting card
Flag Rules & Regulations
Knot Tying (Animated)
Contact us
If you wish to join Pack 418, let the Cubmaster know at Cubmaster@pack418.org. We will be more than happy to answer any questions and assist you with joining our wonderful pack.
Archive
Articles are grouped by category. You can browse by category or, if you are looking for something specific, use the “Search” box to the right.
There are 14 posts in 7 categories.
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Scout Forum
The Scout Forum is intended for the exchange of information within our Pack 418 family. Pack members are permitted to use this forum to ask questions, to make suggestions, and to offer scouting products and services for sale or trade.
To gain permission to access this forum for posting, please register using the “Register” link under the “User Access” section on the right. You will automatically receive “Guest” permissions from the website via an e-mail with a temporary password. Once pack leadership can confirm you as a member of the Pack 418 family, your permissions will be increased to “Member” allowing you to begin posting to this forum.
If you have any questions, concerns, or problems with this forum, please let us know at feedback@pack418.org.
Click here for full window view of the forum.
Leader Information
This is an all-volunteer Pack. That means our Pack will not work without volunteers. Thank you 
for giving your time and energy to help our Pack run smoothly. You will reap great rewards when you see our boys learning, growing, and having fun. Please keep building the bridge for the boys!
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Below are a few essential links to help you be a productive leader:
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Pack Committee. Every pack is under the supervision of a Pack Committee. This committee consists of a minimum of three members, one of which is designated committee chair. The Leader Roles contains the roles and responsibilites of each of the Pack Committee functions. See Monthly Minutes & Treasury Report for pack committee meeting information.
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New Leaders. If you are a new leader in Cub Scouting, here are some key resources that you should review so that you can get your den up and running, right from the start.
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Awards. Information about available Cub Scout awards.
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Uniforms. Set the example for your boys. |
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Pack 418 Leadership File Cabinet. Pack resources compiled from various sources (activities, flag ceremonies, skits, etc). |
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Baloo’s Bugle. Monthly newsletter with ideas for games, activities, and crafts for den and pack meetings |
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Tour Plan - BSA Tour Plan Application. Only required for certain events/activities. Do you need a Tour Plan? |
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Ceremonies. Everything you ever wanted to know about Cub Scout ceremonies. |
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Games. Lots of games to play at Den and Pack meetings. |
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Animated Knots. Webelos Leaders reference for the knots required by the Outdoorman. |
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Scouting Forms, Templates, and Applications. Just about every form or template you might need for your Pack and Den. Child and adult applications are also posted on this site for download. |
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Scouting magazine. Published six times a year, Scouting magazine offers a mixture of information, instructions, and inspiration, designed to strengthen readers in their leadership roles and to assist them as parents in strengthening families. Every registered adult volunteer and professional scouter receives a subscription to Scouting magazine. Annual subscriptions are also available to non-members. |
Scouting Information
The “Cubbing Program” was introduced by the Boy Scouts of America in 1930, but its roots go all the way back to the first days of Scouting. With the early success of the Boy Scouts for boys 12 and over, there was popular demand for a “younger boy program” for the siblings of Scouts. Because of concerns that a younger boy program might have a negative effect on the fledgling Boy Scouts program, the BSA was very careful in their dealings with this younger boy problem. (See Scouting Magazine article on “Cubbing” June 1930).
In 1916, Sir Robert Baden-Powell introduced the “Wolf Cub” program for younger boys. This program soon found its way to numerous communities in the Americas. There were also other younger boy organizations such as the “Little Lodge” of the “Woodcraft Indians,” the “Boy Pioneers,” and the “Boy Rangers.” Some BSA Boy Scout Troops were also sponsoring unofficial “Junior Troops” and “Cadet Corps.” Finally, after 20 years of Boy Scouting in America, 
“Cubbing” was introduced! What has followed has been nothing short of phenomenal! Boasting over 50,000,000 members since its inception, no program in history has had the far ranging impact on American youth than Cubbing and Cub Scouting have!
Advancements & Awards
Uniforms & Insignia
Dens
Boys like to belong to a group. The den is the place where boys of the same age learn new skills and develop interests in new things. They have fun in weekly den meetings, during indoor and outdoor activities, and on field trips. As part of a small group of six to eight boys, they are able to learn sportsmanship and good citizenship. They learn how to get along with others. They learn how to do their best, not just for themselves but also for the den.
Tiger Cubs. The Tiger Cub program is for boys in first grade (or age 7) and their adult partners.
Wolf. The Wolf program is for boys who have completed first grade (or are age 8).
Bear. The Bear program is for boys who have completed second grade (or are age 9).
Webelos I. This program is for boys who have completed third grade (or are age 10).
Webelos II. This program is for boys who have completed fourth grade (or are age 11).
Our Den Leaders are listed here: Pack 418’s Leadership
About Pack 418
Pack 418 provides an exciting program for boys in grades 1 through 5 (or ages 6 through 11). Our Pack consists of over 50 boys who attend school in the Wylie/Murphy/Parker area or are home schooled.
The purposes of Cub Scouting are physical fitness, character development, and citizenship. If you ask a boy, however, he will seldom offer these reasons for being a Cub Scout. Boys have one primary reason for joining Cub Scouts, and that is to have FUN! Our Pack provides boys (and their families) a lot of fun!
Our Pack meets one evening a month in the cafeteria at Groves Elementary School. Interested in joining us? Contact us at feedback@pack418.org to get more information about this fun and rewarding program!
Pack Structure and Leadership
It takes many, many volunteers for a Cub Scout Pack to run smoothly. See Pack Organization Chart for the structure of a typical pack and Pack Committee to see who in our pack fills those roles. Besides the leaders who work directly with the boys in the dens, we have many behind-the-scene positions to fill. Contact us at feedback@pack418.org if you want to donate “just one hour a week” to help these boys grow into honorable Scouts.
Scouting is a year-round program. If you are new to  scouting, take a few moments to browse our wonderful website to learn more about scouting. If you have any questions or are interested in joining Cub Scouts, just let the Cubmaster know at Cubmaster@Pack418.org. |
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Our Pack serves the Wylie/Murphy/Parker area and welcomes boys in the 1st-5th grades to come see what scouting has to offer. Boys interested in scouting are welcome to visit any one of our Pack meetings. We’re also always available to meet with you and your family to discuss scouting and our fun-filled, exciting programs.
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Posted in Front Page, Pack News and Events, Scouting Information | September 28, 2011 | Posted by: cubmaster
Pack 418 Cub Scouts and Family
What a great Cake Auction we had! We raised $710 and had an awesome job of cake creations by the scouts. I hope that everybody had a great evening.
Coming up on Friday, April 20th through Sunday, April 22nd, the pack is going camping at Bonham State Park. There are many fun activities being planned, so please come join us. The cost is $30 for camping and $10 if just coming out for the day on Saturday, the 21st. The highlight of the weekend will be the Raingutter Regata on Saturday afternoon. For payment or any questions, please contact Louis Revor or Eric Beckerwerth.
May 18th will be our Graduation Party. We want to celebrate all the achievements that have been accomplished this year and graduate to the next level of cub scouting. More details to come, but please save this date on your calendar.
As you can see, we have some really great activities coming up and you don’t want to miss out. Keep up the great work as you explore the many adventures of Cub Scouting!!
Chris Cox
Cubmaster
Posted in Front Page, Pack News and Events | August 16, 2011 | Posted by: cubmaster
| Looking for a fun summertime activity? Needing a family “stay-cation” idea? Well, we have the deal for you! |
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All Cub Scouting aged boys (entering 1st-5th grade this fall) are welcomed to enjoy this fun-filled day camp. There will be plenty of games, crafts, and activities, including BB and  Archery ranges. There are also plenty of opportunities for the entire family to participate and help your scout and other scouts at day camp. |
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| This year’s District’s Summer Day Camp is June 4-7 at Bob Woodruff Park in Plano. There will be two sessions offered, one in the morning (8:30a-12:30p) and one in the evening (4:30p-8:30p). |
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Registration for Summer Day Camp is now open through May 14, 2012. However, register early to ensure a spot is reserved for you!
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| If your scout (and family) is interested in joining us at Summer Day Camp, please contact Sonya at Sonya.Rhodes@verizon.net for more information or to register. |
Posted in Front Page | August 16, 2011 | Posted by: cubmaster
End of Year Pack Meeting!! Don’t Miss the Outdoor Celebration!!
Date: Friday, May 18th
Time: 7PM
Place: Preserve at Maxwell Creek Pavilion behind Murphy Stadium
Directions: From Murphy Road, turn at the light Murphy Middle School. Go all the way straight back past the stadium until you come to the pavilion. Parking is on the left.
Bring: Lawn Chairs, Bug Spray, Sunscreen, Camera
We will have our monthly den awards plus a promotion ceremony as our boys officially move up to work towards their next rank.
Cupcakes, ice cream and drinks will follow the awards.
Hear about all the fun pack activities we have planned for the summer. (Hint: bouncing, rolling and splashing)
We look forward to seeing you!!
Posted in Front Page | August 16, 2011 | Posted by: cubmaster
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It’s time to graduate! We’ll be having a special Pack Meeting on May 18, 2012 at the Preserve at Maxwell Creek. Come join us for the celebration starting promptly at 7:00pm. There will be special recognitions, treats, and a whole lotta fun! Of course, all of our scouts will be graduating to their next rank. |
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Posted in Front Page | August 1, 2011 | Posted by: cubmaster
