NATIONAL PACK QUALITY UNIT AWARD
REQUIREMENTS / COMMITMNETS
FOR 1998
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Aim to achieve a "yes" on all ten commitments. You need six to qualify for the Quality Pack Award. This includes all of the four red-starred * items plus a minimum of two additional items.
Interpretation:
The Cubmaster, and at least 50 percent of den leaders and Webelos den leaders must complete the Fast Start Training within 90 days of selection and registration and must complete Cub Scout Leader Basic Training. Although not required for this award, the pack should strive to have all leaders complete basic training. If the unit had trained leaders during most of the charter year, but a new leader was selected too late to complete basic training before charter renewal, the council may still approve this item.
Interpretation:
The pack must have two-deep leadership. A qualified assistant Cubmaster must be active, registered, and trained with Fast Start and basic training. A registered adult in the pack must be assigned responsibility to promote Youth Protection training and coordinate appropriate awareness for parents and youth members.
Interpretation:
Good pack meetings and summertime activities should be preceded by meetings of pack leaders and the pack committee.
Interpretation:
This program is for first-grade boys. Tiger Cubs and their adult partners register as a Tiger Cub den and are a part of the pack.
Enter the number of hours of community service performed by your youth members last year.
Interpretation:
Consider your chartered organization as your first preference. A community service program is another choice. Or, if you desire to help Scouting in other countries, funds can be transmitted to your local council for the World Friendship Fund. Also, fill in the total number of hours devoted to community service efforts and projects by all youth members of your unit during the past twelve months.
State the number of Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts at the beginning of the current pack charter year.
Commit the number of these Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts who will advance rank during the pack charter year.
Commit the percentage of these Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts who will advance a rank during the pack charter year, or
State the percentage increase over a year ago.
Interpretation:
Set objectives for advancement using the spaces on your commitment sheet. A year from now you will check results. Additional Cub Scouts enrolled during the year are not figured in the percentage. Only those Cub Scouts/Webelos Scouts (not Tiger Cubs) listed on the charter application at the beginning of the charter year are counted at the end of the charter year.
State the number of Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts subscribing at the beginning of the current pack charter year.
Commit the number of Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts subscribing at the begining of the next pack charter year.
Commit the percentage increase in subscriptions over a year ago,
or
Commit the percentage of Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts who will subscribe at the beginning of the next charter year.
Interpretation:
Set objectives for Boys' Life magazine. It is recommended that 100 percent of your pack families subscribe. Part of the pack's annual budget should include Boy's Life magazine.
State the number of youth registered at the beginning of the current charter year
Commit the number of youth who will register at the beginning of the next charter year.
Interpretation:
Conduct a membership inventory and personally invite Cub Scouts who have been missing meetings. Plan a program to invite new boys as they reach Cub Scout age.
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Encourage all Cub Scouts to participate in at least one approved outdoor experience. To qualify, the pack must take part in at least one such activity.
Interpretation:
See that the charter renewal application and fees reach the local council service center before midnight of the last day of the pack's charter year. Most units will want to submit their renewal at least fifteen days before charter expiration to allow adequate time for processing and any unforeseen delays.
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