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Cub Scout Pack 308 Waldwick, NJ
I would like to thank you for considering Waldwick’s Cub Scout Pack 308 as your choice for your son(s). We are Waldwick’s oldest Cub Scout Pack serving families for over 50 years with the support of our chartered organization the Waldwick Lions Club.
We are a successful Pack because our way of Scouting attracts not only more boys but families as well. Boys today have limited interaction with other boys due to excess television, computers and video games. As a parent, you want your son(s) to grow up to be a self-reliant, dependable and caring individual. Scouting has these same goals in mind for him. Since 1950 we have been weaving lifetime values into fun and educational activities designed to assist parents in strengthening character, good citizenship and physical fitness in youth. Scouting teaches family values. But, we know boys do not join scouting to get their character built. Boys join because it is fun!
We meet as a Pack on the third Friday of every month (Minus holiday and summer break) for fun, fellowship and awards. Our regular meeting spot is at Traphagen Elementary School.
The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America, as incorporated on February 8, 1910, and chartered by Congress in 1916, is to provide for boys and young adults an effective educational program designed to build desirable qualities of moral strength and character, to develop fitness and to train in the responsibilities of active citizenship.
Since 1930, the younger boys have had the opportunity to be Cub Scouts (1st-5th grade) in a year round home centered program that helps strengthen the family. Cub Scouting is the largest of the BSA's program phases. The other phases include Boy Scouting (6th-12th grade) and Venturing. Cub Scout Packs serve boys who are in first through fifth grade (7 to 10 years old). The boys, families, leaders and the chartered organization work together to achieve the purposes of cub scouting.
The Ten Purposes of Cub Scouting:
- Character Development
- Respectful Relationships
- Spiritual Growth
- Personal Achievement
- Good Citizenship
- Friendly Service
- Sportsmanship
- Fun & Adventure
- Family Understanding
- Preparation for Boy Scouts
The Cub Scout Pack
The pack is a group made up of several dens; Tiger Cub, Wolves, Bears and Webelos scout dens. Most pack dens are made up of 6 to 8 boys. The pack is led by the Cubmaster during pack meetings. The Pack meeting is the climax of the month’s den meetings and activities where Cub Scouts play games, sing songs, act skits, and award boys with badges and pins that have been earned during the month. The Pack normally meets on the third Friday of every month (minus holiday and summer time). All dens and families are expected to attend these meetings.
The pack is run by the Pack Committee which:
Ø Selects leadership
Ø Orders badges
Ø Finds meeting places
Ø Maintains pack equipment
Ø Performs record keeping
Ø Helps train leaders
Ø Manages pack finances
Ø Recognizes leaders
Committee is responsible for the “behind the scenes” operations for Pack 308. The pack is only as successful as the leadership that runs it. All pack leaders are unpaid volunteers and they can always use more help. Please consider donating your time. If you can help, we have a spot.
Cubmaster Ron Redfern
Assistant Cubmaster Dan Dunn
Advancement Chair Dave Zilkowski
Pack Trainer George Scherb
Public Relations Chair Anne Fotino
Guest & Outings Chair #1 George Lawler
Guest & Outings Chair #2 Tim McNaught
Charter Representative Sean O'Leary
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Boy Scout Troop 308 Liaison - Rick Rickley, Scout Master Troop 123
Current Pack Openings:
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Den Leaders
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Assistant Den Leaders
Current Committee Openings:
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Pack Treasurer
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Fundraising Chair #1
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Fundraising Chair #2
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Committee Chair
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Secretary
Bobcat Den (2nd Grade):
The Bobcat rank is for all boys who join Cub Scouting and is the first badge to be earned. To earn the Bobcat badge, the Cub Scout must learn the Cub Scout promise, motto, salute, sign, hand-shake, Law of the Pack and the meaning of “Webelos”.
Tiger Cub Den (1st Grade):
The Tiger program is for boys who are in 1st grade and/or are 6 years on age. The Tiger Cub working with his adult partner must complete 15 requirements to earn his Tiger badge and move to the next level. You and your Tiger are members of a den which usually consists of 6-10 boys. Dens usually meet twice per month at a location chosen by the Leader and attend one “Go See It” which is a monthly outing.
Wolf Den (2nd Grade):
The Wolf program is for boys who have completed 1st grade and/or are 7 years of age. To earn the Wolf badge, a boy must pass 12 achievements involving simple physical and mental skills. Each boy is a member of a den lead by a den leader and assistant den leader(s). Dens meetings are generally held weekly or biweekly, locations and times are determined by the leader. Each den participates in a monthly pack meeting. After a Cub Scout earns his Wolf badge, he works on electives to earn Arrow Points until he is old enough to advance to the next level.
Bear Den (3rd grade):
The Bear program is for boys who have completed 2nd grade and/or are 8 years old. To earn the Bear badge, a boy must pass 12 out of 24 achievements. Each boy is a member of a den lead by a den leader and assistant den leader(s). Dens meetings are generally held weekly or biweekly, locations and times are determined by the den. Each den participates in a monthly pack meeting. After Cub Scout earns his Wolf badge, he works on electives to earn Arrow Points until he is old enough to advance to the next level.
Webelos 1 & 2 Dens (4th &5th grade):
Webelos, which stands for We'll Be Loyal Scouts, is a program is for boys who have completed 3rd grade and/or for boys who are 9-10 years old. A boy may begin working on the Webelos badge as soon as he joins a Webelos den. This is the first step in his transition from Cub Scout Pack to Boy Scout troop. As a Webelos Scout completes the requirements found in the Webelos Scout book, he will work on activity badges, attend meetings led by adults and become familiar with the Boy Scout requirements. This leads to the highest award a boy can earn as a Cub Scout, the Arrow of Light Award. Webelos wear the Khaki Boy Scout uniform.
Camping
Camping is the activity that is most looked forward too during the year. Pack 308 offers several different camping experiences. Below is a general description of each outing.
Cub Scout Day Camp: An activity for all Scouts that includes crafts, games, nature, sports, songs and skits. Day Camp usually runs for five days at Camp Yaw Paw.
Pack Family Camping Trip: One night camping trips
at a state or county park.
Pinewood Derby
Parent/son project that builds a race car made from
a 7” block of wood. Boys will race their cars at the Pinewood Derby.
This is the event most Dads really look forward to.
Scouting for Food
Food drive held each year to benefit local food pantries. It’s part of a nation-wide program of the Boy Scouts of America to help feed the hungry.
Blue and Gold Banquet
Our Birthday Party for Cub Scouting held in March. During this event Pack 308 has its awards ceremony.
Pack Fundraisers
Ø Candy Sale (Fall)
Ø Candle Sale (Winter)
Ø Bake Sale (Spring)
Initial Registration Fee: $60
Uniform Cost
The price for new uniforms is listed below. Check with the Pack for financial assistance, if required.
The Uniform
The items listed below are required. The largest uniform investment will be the button shirt. These shirts are very sturdy and should last throughout scouting (prices are only estimates)
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Uniform Shirt - $22.99 w/patches
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Pack Numbers “308” – 3 x $1 = $3
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World Scout Crest Patch - $1.49
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Northern NJ Council Patch - $1.49
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Belt and Buckle - $6.49-$10.99
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Hat - $11.99
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Neckerchief - $6.99
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Neckerchief Slide - $2.49
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Handbooks - $6.99
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Uniform Pants or Navy Dockers - $18
All of the volunteers at Pack 308 are parents and we understand the cost of your initial investment for scouting. For this reason, we created a list of items that are available but not required. These items are BSA shorts and BSA socks.
Rank Patches (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos) – Provided by the Pack
All future advancement awards (except Religious Medal) – Provided by the Pack
If you have any questions you can contact the following volunteers below. You can also visit our website at www.Pack308.org then click “Leadership”.
Ron Redfern, Committee Chair
Phone: 973-219-9158
Email: ron_redfern@msn.com
Your pack number is 308 (registered as 3308)
Your pack’s website is www.pack308.org
Your den is ________________________________________________________
My scouting district is Iaoapogh Mountain (pronounced “Yaw Paw”)
My district website is www.yawpaw.org
My den leader’s name is _______________________________________________
My den leader’s phone number is ________________________________________
My den leader’s e-mail is ______________________________________________
My den meets on ____________________________________________________
My den meets at ____________________________________________________
My Cubmaster is Ron Redfern
My Cubmaster’s phone number is 973-219-9158
My Cubmaster’s e-mail is ron_redfern@msn.com
My pack meets on 3rd Friday of each month
My pack meets at Traphagen Elementary School
What did I volunteer to do?
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