"Scouting for boys of this age [8, 9, 10] when properly carried out, is a learning, happy, fun filled, home-centered, activity program. Parental involvement and help is the key to success in this program" LDS Scouting Handbook, p 4.
The Pack Meeting in September or October is a great time to inform and involve parents. After the recognition portion of the meeting, have a few of the adult leaders and Den Chiefs take the Cub Scouts and their siblings to another area for an activity. The Cubmaster and Pack Committee will then meet with the parents. Here is a list of some of the things that can be presented at this meeting.
- Review the parents' responsibilities for Cub Scout advancement and Faith in God
- Present the Pack calendar for the up-coming year (September-August)
- Provide the opportunity for parents to sign-up to help
- Give a list of recycled "supplies" that will be needed during the year
- Have each family fill-out and return the Annual Motor Vehicle Checklist http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/mvcheck.pdf . This form will be used when completing Local Tour Permits applications for outings.
For additional information see Cub Scout Leader Book, Chapter 24.
As in any Cub Scout meeting, KIS-MIF (Keep it Simple – Make it Fun)
