* TRAINING
The Cubmaster, and at least 50 percent of den leaders and Webelos den leaders will complete Fast Start Training and basic training for their current position.
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.
* TWO-DEEP LEADERSHIP
Commit to have one or more registered, trained, and active assistant Cubmasters. One registered adult is assigned responsibility for Youth Protection training.
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.
PACK MEETINGS
Commit to hold a minimum of nine pack meetings a year, and the pack will earn the National Summertime Pack Award.
Interpretation:
Good pack meetings and summertime activities should be preceded by meetings of pack leaders and the pack committee.
TIGER CUBS
Commit to have one or more Tiger Cub dens in our pack.
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.
SERVICE PROJECTS
Commit to conduct a service project annually, preferably for the chartered organization or the community.
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.
ADVANCEMENT
Seventy percent or more of your Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts will advance a rank, or you will have a 10 percent increase over a year ago. Approved rank advancements for this recognition include Bobcat, Wolf Cub Scout, Bear Cub Scout, Webelos Scout, and Arrow of Light.
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.
Examples:
- 40 Cub Scouts registered at the beginning of the pack charter year.
- 32 Cub Scouts advanced a rank during the year.
- 80 percent of these Cub Scouts advanced a rank (commitment is met).
OR
- 30 percent advanced a rank last year.
- 45 percent advanced a rank this year.
- 15 percent increase in number of boys advancing over a year ago (commitment is met).
BOYS' LIFE MAGAZINE
Commit that fifty percent or more of your Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts will subscribe to Boys' Life magazine or you will have a 10 percent increase over a year ago.
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.
MEMBERSHIP
Commit to renew your charter with an equal or greater number of youth registered over a year ago.
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.
* OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Commit that Cub Scout pack will participate in one or more of the following experiences:
- Cub Scout day camp
- Resident camp
- Family camp
- Webelos den overnighter(s), and/or
- other activities conducted or approved by the local council.
Interpretation:
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.
* ON-TIME CHARTER RENEWAL
Commit that your Pack will complete its charter renewal before its current charter expires.
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.
