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About Cub Scouts and Pack 45

Cub Scouts is open to boys in the first through fifth grades. By joining in the spring, a boy is able to participate in the Pack's summertime program, which includes camping and other outdoor activities. The same registration fee is charged regardless of whether a boy joins in the spring or the fall.

Cub Scouts advance through various ranks based on their current grade level in school. First-graders are Tiger Cubs, while second-graders are Wolves and third-graders are Bears. Fourth- and fifth-graders are Webelos.

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 45). A pack generally draws its membership primarily from an elementary school, church or community that is associated with the pack's Chartered Organization (e.g. Shenendehowa United Methodist Church) and Community. Each pack is made up of Tiger Cub (grade 1), Wolf (grade 2), Bear (grade 3) and Webelos (grades 4 & 5) dens.

What is a Chartered Organization?

A Chartered Organization is the sponsoring organization for a Cub Scout pack, usually a church, , homeowners' association or other community group. The primary responsibilities of the Chartered Organization are to select and approve the leadership of the pack and provide a meeting place. Each year, the pack must renew its Charter with its local council. The Chartered Organization must approve the re-chartering application in order for the Charter to be renewed.

What is a Den?

A den is a small group of boys (ideally 6-8) of the same grade level. Each den meets on a weekly or bi-weekly 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.

Where are Pack Meetings Held?

Pack meetings are generally held one Friday night each month between September and May. Pack 45 usually meets at Shenendehowa United Methodist Church, 971 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065.

Who Runs the Pack?

The pack is run entirely by unpaid volunteers.

	The Pack Committee, which currently consists of the Committee Chairman, Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmasters, Secretary and the Treasurer, 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. Dens generally meet weekly or bi-weekly, a Den Leaders meeting is held monthly (in conjunction with the Committee Meeting) to discuss issues of common concern (first Sunday of every month).
	An adult member of each Cub Scout household (not including Tiger Cubs) is expected to participate in a volunteer position or serve on a committee.

See How Parents Can Help for more information about roles in the pack.

Where Can I Get More Information?

Contact Cubmaster Brian Bateman, Assistant Cubmaster Lynne Olney, or Committee Chair Phil DiMaria.

Pack 45 thanks our Charter Organization, the Shenendehowa United Methodist Church, for their support and use of their facilities for our events.

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Site Last Updated 10/14/2007