As Cubmaster of Pack 437, I welcome you and your family to Pack 437. We had a very good year last year and we are hoping for a better year this year. As always we are looking for parents to help out with our pack. Our pack can only prosper with parents getting involved any way they can. Pack 437 is in its 43^rd year of existence and I want to see the Pack keep growing. We are part of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Inc. Pack 437 is part of the Cradle of Liberty council and we are part of the WASHINGTON DISTRICT. Our Chartering Organization is St John of the Cross Catholic Church located on Woodland Ave in Roslyn PA. We are chartered by St John of the Cross and Pack 437 welcomes boys of any faith to join us.

Dues for new Wolf, Bear and Weblo ranks is $56.75. (additional cost to cover BSA membership, insurance and Boy’s Life magazine from September to January due to Pack re-chartering in January).

Dues covers the following costs. $7.00 for BSA membership for one year. (plus additional $3.00 new members only). $9.00 for Boy’s Life magazine one-year subscription. (Plus additional $3.75 for new members). The balance to be used for handbook, various achievements, sports and academics awards. Pinewood Derby kit and Pack expenses. This fee does not include the cost of outings, Blue and Gold banquet and Camp Neumann. Also Den dues collected by the Den leader for the purchasing of den supplies. As always Cub Scouts is a non-profit organization and we must support our selves

DEN MEETINGS:

Meetings are normally held in the Scout Room, located in the school basement on the convent side of the school. Den leaders set the meeting time most convenient for them. Parents or an adult partner are expected to attend the den meetings. Handbooks are to be brought to every den meeting.

PACK MEETINGS:

Pack meetings are held in the school auditorium from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM third Friday of each month. (See schedule for dates) All family members are invited and we require at least one adult partner or parent to be present with the Cub Scout. Note: Awards will not be presented to a Cub Scout not in uniform and without a parent or adult partner.

Uniforms are to be worn for all den and pack activities unless otherwise instructed. Uniforms should be clean and pressed if needed. All emblems on the uniform are to be worn in accordance with the instructions in the Cub Scout book for his rank. Uniform inspections will take place two times a year, and may not be announced. The scout purchases uniforms. Requirements are Cub Scout belt, blue uniform shirt or optional beige for Webelos, neckerchief, and slide, council emblem (Cradle of Liberty) and Pack number 437. Pants can be blue jeans or navy dress pants (if wanted but not required blue Cub Scout pants).

Each scout will receive a book for his rank, except second year Webelos. This book is provided by the Pack. The required achievements in his book must be completed before he receives his badge of rank or achievement. For the Wolf and Bear ranks parents sign their son’s book along with the Den leader. For Webelos Scouts the Den leader will sign the book.

Be courteous and respectful to all in authority and other scouts. Remember, we are working together to help your son develop those skills expected of a scout, citizen and in keeping with your religious beliefs.