In September, we provide information about Scouting
to boys and girls in grades K, 1 to 5.
The best time to join is at the beginning of
the school year in September or anytime in March to May.
But talk to us we have membership openings thru
the year.
What Does It Cost to Join?
The membership fee for Cub Scouts is
varys per year (between $0 to $80 depends on fund raising) ,
payable at registration time sometime in the Fall.
The membership fee is for Awards (uniform and Pine Wood Derby), Scout's
Life
magazine, Pack Insurance, and BSA membership, Pack Meetings, and covers
some of the cost of Blue and Gold Dinner, Year End Ceremony.
Membership is $10 to $80.00 ask. Due to the success if selling BSA popcorn, annual membership is currently free.
In addition there is the cost of: Uniforms, optional patches for patch Jackets or vest and any BSA camps.
What is a Pack?
A pack is a group of Cub Scouts, adult leaders and parents who belong to the same Cub Scout unit (e.g., Pack 373). A pack generally draws its membership primarily from church (or an elementary school) that is associated with the pack's Chartered Organization. Each pack is made up of Lion Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear, Webelos 1 and Webelos 2 dens. Webelos 2 - Arrow of Light Scouts moves up to Troop 373 Boy Scouts the first Monday of March.
What is a Chartered Organization?
A Chartered Organization is the sponsoring organization for a Cub Scout pack, usually a church, PTA, homeowners' association or other community group. The primary responsibilities of the Chartered Organization are to select the leadership of the pack and provide a meeting place. Each year, the pack must renew its charter with it's local council. The Chartered Organization must approve the rechartering application in order for the Charter to be renewed. Our Charter Organization is Christ Church Sierra Madre , (Was called Sierra Madre Congregational Church.)
What is a Den?
A den is a small group of boys or girls (ideally 6-12) of the same grade level. Each den meets on a weekly (or biweekly, like our Tigers) basis to work on achievements and other activities. The den is led by adult Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders, who are responsible for planning and conducting each den meeting.
When and Where are Pack Meetings Held?
Family Pack meetings are held monthly. Pack meeting are held around a theme and the whole family is invited. Most of Pack 373's Pack meetings are held on the last Monday of the month. Pack 373 meeting are at Our Charter Organization: Sierra Madre Congregational Church. The Activity Schedule provides exact dates, places and times of all pack meetings. The April Pinewood car race is held in Sierra Madre Memorial Park. The Oct. and May Year End meeting is usually held at Bailey Canyon.
What are Pack Meetings Like?
Each pack meeting is planned around a theme, such as "California Gold Rush" or "Do a Good Turn" or Pine Wood Derby. Most pack meetings may include songs, skits, games, Scout advancements, adult recognition, the Cubmaster's message and other activities. All Cub Scouts and at least one parent are expected to attend. Other family members are welcome, (like Grand Parents, Brothers and Sisters...).
Who Runs the Pack?
The pack is run entirely by unpaid volunteers.
Uniforms and books can be purchased at the Boy Scout council store:
San Gabriel Valley Scout Shop
Check hours and website at https://www.glaacbsa.org/scout_shops
If it is closer you may also visit:
1) Online at http://www.scoutstuff.org
2) Verdugo Hills Council Store, 1325 Grandview
Avenue, Glendale, California 91201, 818-243-6282
3) LA Scout Store: 2333 Scout Way, Los
Angeles, CA 90026-4995, (213) 353-9879
4) Valley Scout Shop: 16525 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406-3753
, (818) 781-1296
5) 1211 East Dyer Road, Santa Ana, CA 92705, (714) 979-4554 OC
Shops
6) California Inland Empire Scout Shop, 1230 Indiana Court, Redlands;
(909) 793-2463
7) Inland Empire Scout Shop 4650 Arrow Highway, Montclair, CA 91763,(909) 625-4534
I am just starting what do I need?
Scout Book.
Get the correct book for your
Scouts Grade level. k - Lion, 1st - Tiger, 2nd - Wolf,
3rd - Bear, 4th & 5th
- Webelos.
Cub Scout Uniform:
Cub Scout Blue Shirt (scout may use
for a number of years, read buy as large as your scout can bear to wear
now)
Pack numbers "373"
As Leader for a free one.
Council emblem patch
GLAAC
The World Crest emblem patch
Den (1-9) patch [check
to see what Den you are joining]
Cub Scout Neckerchief, Get Correct
Grade level: 1st - Tiger, 2nd - Wolf, 3rd - Bear, 4th
& 5th - Webelos.
Neckerchief slide Get Correct Grade
level or us the Bobcat one.
(Next years Neckerchief is include in your
membership fee)
Blue Cub Scout belt
(We wear blue jeans [long or short] as part of our Uniform or cub scout blue pants or shorts)
Cub Scout Hat (optional)
Tiger Uniform: Same as above now.
Wolf
Bear
Tiger
(Hat and Blue pants are optional)
Webelos Scout Uniform:
First and Second Year Webelos can wear the Cub Scout Blue or BSA Tan Uniform.
Pack numbers "373" Red-White on Blue Shirt or
Green on Tan Shirt
GLAAC Council emblem patch
The World Crest emblem patch
Den (1-9) patch [check
to see what Den you are joining]
Webelos Scout Neckerchief (Next
years Neckerchief is include in your membership
fee)
Webelos Neckerchief slide (Next
years Neckerchief is include in your membership
fee)
Blue Cub Scout belt
Webelos Scout Hat (optional)
(We wear blue jeans [long or short] as
part of our Uniform or cub scout blue pants or shorts)
Blue
Tan (Webelos, move to Tan is Blue is too
small, Tan is used in Troop 373 also)
(Hat are optional) Pack 373 uses Blue Jean.
Lion Den Pack 373 Cub Scout Uniform
Lion Den use a Lion T-shirt.
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Where do I put all the patches?
373 Cub Scout Uniform emblems:
The council shoulder patch (CSP) emblem is worn by all Cub Scouts directly below the shoulder seam on the left sleeve.
Cub Scout 373 white numerals embroidered on
red background go directly below council patch on the left sleeve.
or Webelos Tan Scout 373 Green go directly below
council patch on the left sleeve.
The World Crest emblem should be worn by all scouts. The 1-1/2" badge is white on a violet background. It symbolizes the brotherhood of Scouting around the world. The emblem should be, worn centered horizontally above the left pocket, and placed vertically between the left shoulder seam and the top of the pocket.
Bobcat Badge: (To be given later at a pack meeting).
A diamond-shaped badge worn on the left pocket,
in the 12 o'clock - top center positions as shown in the Insignia Guide
Below.
Other badges will be earned and placed below
the Bobcat badge.
Den 1-9 patch just below the US Flag, stays the same each year.
In our pack we display the San Gabriel Valley (ws Lucky Baldwin) District emblem on an optional patch vest or jacket not the uniform, please. Do not let he Scout Shop force you into buying one.
Note: On the Right Pocket you may have one temporary BSA Patch, This can be any BSA patch centered on the right pocket (sewn or hanging),
Other patches can be put on an optional patch vest or jacket but not the uniform. Some also just put then in a memory - scrap book or or a shadow box on a backpack. It is all up to you.
If the Religious rewards program knot is earned, this is centered just above the left pocket as shown below.
If the Arrow of Light is earned it is put
centered below the the left pocket as shown below.
BSA uniform can be worn only to Scouting events, with one exception.
On Scout meeting Tuesdays he may wear the uniform all day, as he is going
to Scouts that evening.
Webelos Tan - Ready for
Boy Scouts
Note:
Webelos may use the blue uniform also
Hats are optional in Pack 373, Pack 373 uses Blue Jeans as our standard
uniform.
Pack 373
Cub Scout - Tiger -- Bobcat
--- Wolf----Bear-Webelos
Boy
Scouts Troop 373
