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	Pack 45 Clifton Park, NY Shenendehowa United Methodist Church Twin Rivers Council, Saratoga District
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How Parents Can Help?

How Can You Help?

Scouting operates through volunteer leadership. Volunteer Cub Scout leaders are an example of Scouting's principle of service to others. Naturally, parents are a primary source of leaders in the Scouting program. You volunteer not only to serve Scouting, but also to serve your son and his friends, and to have the chance to be a positive influence on the youth in your community.

What Do You Receive in Return?

Being a leader is fun, challenging, and rewarding. Leaders find that their experiences help them to become better parents. The following are some of the many dividends that will enrich your life as you dedicate your time, talent, and enthusiasm to Scouting:

	Fun and fellowship with other families, sharing your pride in the boys' accomplishments.
	The privilege of helping to enrich and strengthen families.
	A chance to help boys learn good citizenship and to help shape them into men who have strength of character and are sensitive to the needs of others.
	The opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of boys as they grow strong in mind and body.
	A code to live by which will set a worthwhile example for both boys and adults.
	The satisfaction of being a member of a worldwide movement, and pride in being publicly identified as apart of this organization - wearing the Scouting uniform is a visible means of showing you believe in and stand up for the ideals and objectives of the Boy Scouts of America.

Volunteer positions in the pack are held by adults like you, who work directly with the boys and organize the activities in which they participate.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS, YOU ARE NOT ALONE

	*Tiger Cub and Cub Scout Program Helps, along with the Webelos Leader Guide* contain meeting plans for dens and packs and shows you how to do crafts and games. All leaders working with Tiger Cubs or Cub Scouts receive Program Helps in Scouting magazine.
	Twin Rivers Council has basic leader training available. All leaders need training! The district will also help you with Fast Start training.
	Each district is served by a full-time district executive.
	Staff members at the local council service center can help or put you in touch with someone who can help you succeed.

Parents can be Den Leaders, or serve on Pack 45’s committee, or help out in dozens of other roles with long-term or short-term commitments. For a list of adult roles in Pack 45, please contact Cubmaster Brian Bateman.

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