Greetings Pack 438 Scouts and Akelas! Wow,
it’s already October? If the calendar doesn’t seem right, the weather
sure is! It’s been beautiful outside and I hope that everyone has been
taking advantage of it and working on their achievements and electives
in the great outdoors. The
Cub Scout Core Value for October is “Responsibility” Here’s a great
overview of the subject from this month’s “Baloo’s Bugle” (www.usscouts.org) “Responsibility
is always discussed in reference to something – to be responsible to or
for something. For example, the boys will learn to be more responsible
with money and resources (conservation) later in the year. Because the
topic of responsibility is so broad, there are many directions leaders
can go with it. This
month the boys are learning about responsibility through the
achievements and activity pins they are working on. The Tigers are
learning to take more responsibility for their health by making better
food choices. The Wolves are also learning to take more responsibility
for their health, and are tracking their progress on their health
charts. The Bears are learning to ride a bicycle responsibly, and to
take care of their bicycles. The Webelos are gaining a deeper
appreciation for nature, which will hopefully translate into greater
environmental responsibility. And Arrow of Light Webelos are exercising
(health & fitness responsibility) when they work on their Aquanaut. Because
responsibility is already built into this month’s activities, leaders
can easily work in a quick discussion about responsibility as it relates
to what they are doing in their dens.” Baloo's Bugle October 2010 Here are some topics you can discuss with your Scouts about Responsibility: Responsibility is fulfilling our duty to take care of ourselves and others. Someone who is responsible will:
Cub Master Corner Pack 438 Akelas, we have quite a number of opportunities this month to demonstrate responsibility for our Scouts. We can show them that we are responsible by helping them make sure they understand and have memorized the Cub Scout Promise and the Law of the Pack, and that they help other people and show goodwill. We have a responsibility as akelas to be cognizant of our actions and words, to help our boys know right from wrong and to help them develop into leaders and visionaries. If you've been following the Bobcat Trail, you know that our Scouts have been learning the Cub Scout Promise. Parents, we have a promise of our own: As a parent of a Cub Scout, We’ve
got plenty of Scouting activities coming up in October and November
that we are responsible for in one way or another, starting with
SHACJAM, Popcorn & Macy’s Fundraising (I hope you’ve been out there
selling!) the October Pack meeting and camping in November! We’ll also
have more information about the Pushmobile Invitational Event being
hosted by Pack 537 in November, and continue working on Rank and Den
activities for the Fall and Winter. Once again I applaud each and every one of you for introducing your boys to the world of Cub Scouts and hope that you get out, enjoy the weather and have fun! Scout Salute! Gene Manuel Cubmaster - Pack 438 Rennell Elementary |
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