CUB SCOUT PACK 373

Frequently Asked Questions      Uniforms placement

In September, we provide information about Scouting to boys in grades 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 approximately $60.00  per year , payable at registration time sometime in the Fall. The membership fee is for Awards (uniform and Pine Wood Derby), Boy's Life magazine, Pack Insurance, and BSA membership, Pack Meetings, and covers some of the cost of Blue and Gold Dinner, Year End Ceremony.
Tiger (1st grade) Membership is $40.00.

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 Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear and Webelos dens.

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 Sierra Madre Congregational Church.

What is a Den?

A den is a small group of boys (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?

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 Tuesday of the month. Pack 373 meets at Our Charter Organization: Sierra Madre Congregational Church. The  Activity Schedule  provides exact dates, places and times of all pack meetings.

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.

• The Pack Committee, may have the Committee Chairman, Cubmaster, Assistant Cub masters, Den Leaders and Committee Members and the Treasurer, they develops budgets, approves expenses, arranges for facilities and conducts overall planning.
• The Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders are most directly involved with the Cub Scouts.

An adult member of each Cub Scout household is asked to participate in a volunteer position or serve on a committee at some time. Volunteer positions (e.g., Membership Chairman, Advancement Chairman, Den Leader Coach, Tiger Cub Coach, or be an Organizer (e.g., Blue and Gold Banquet, Pinewood Derby, Picnic...)

Uniforms and books can be bought at the Boy Scout council store:

San Gabriel Valley Council - Smiser Scout Center
3450 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107-1934
(626) 351-8815 shop ext. 239

      Store Hours
HOURS
MONDAY - THURSDAY 10 A.M. - 7 P.M.
FRIDAY 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
SATURDAY 10 A.M. - 3 P.M.
  CLOSED SUNDAY

Map: http://www.sgvcbsa.org/whoweare_scoutshop.php

I am just starting what do I need?

Scout Book.
    Get the correct book for your Scouts Grade level.   1st - Tiger, 2nd - Wolf,
    3rd - Bear, 4th & 5th - Webelos. (Next years book is include in your membership fee)

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"
San Gabriel Valley Council emblem patch
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)

Cub Scout Hat (optional)
Blue Cub Scout belt (optional but recommended for belt loop awards)

(We will be wearing blue jeans [long or short] as part of our Uniform or cub scout blue pants or shorts)

Tiger Uniform:  Same as above now.
In Pack 373 you may use the new or former type Tiger uniform.  The former type is a Tiger T-shirt. The new is a blue shirt that the scout may use for a number of years ( read buy as large as your scout can bear to wear now)

Where do I put them all?

373 Cub Scout Uniform emblems:

The council shoulder patch (CSP) (San Gabriel Valley) emblem is worn by all Cub Scouts directly below the shoulder seam on the left sleeve.

373 white numerals embroidered on red background 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 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.