Dear Cub Scout Parents,
Thank you all for attending the organizational meeting that took place on June 30. Scoutmaster Don Smith discussed the genesis of Troop 131 in March of 1999 and the changes and challenges that have been experienced throughout the years. He also discussed his vision for the future which was partially realized last year with the creation of Cub Scout Pack 131. Clint Staples told us that when the pack was started last year, he was expecting to have two or three boys attending. It is obvious from the growth that the pack experienced last year that there is a want and a need for a Cub Scout Pack where spiritual character development is the primary objective.
Our pack’s future looks bright going into the future:
- We will have two new Tiger Cubs starting.
- We will have a number of Bear Cubs.
- We will also have three boys who will begin working on their Webelo rank.
The pack’s leadership will be changing this year. Clint Staples, who served previously as our Den Leader, will be working with the Boy Scouts, and Matt Broadfield, who served as Cubmaster, has decided not to renew his commitment. Daniel Carroll has volunteered to serve as Webelo Den Leader. The other positions remain currently unfilled, however I would like to nominate the following dads to serve in the following roles:
- Bears Den Leader–Todd Buchanan
- Bears Assistant Den Leader–Kevin Young
- Cubmaster–John Daniel
- Committee Members–Matt Broadfield, and Kirk Beason
For a detailed description of pack organization and descriptions of these positions, click
here. All dads (and moms) who are going to serve and who would like to serve need to begin training which is available online by visiting
www.scouting.org and clicking on the “My Scouting” tab. After creating an account, click on the “Training” tab, and you may begin taking the courses. We all need to take the Basic Training courses listed in the “General Training” section. The position specific training is available in the Cub Scout section of the page.
We also discussed several outings and field trips that would be beneficial for our scouts, as well as the family campout(s).
We are currently exploring the possibility of tracking our Cubs’ advancement using an online tool available from
www.scouting.org, which will make it much easier to keep track of their progress.
We will recognize our boys’ achievements over the past year on July 21st at the Honor Court. If your Cub has earned additional belt loops, arrow points, or other awards, please let Clint Staples or myself know.
I look forward to working alongside each of you, and the continued opportunity to teach the finest young men I have ever met. If you have any questions, comments, observations, or problems please let me know. I may be reached at home 903-581-1665, or by cell 903-283-7742, or by
email.
God bless you all,
John Daniel