Cub Corner - January 2015

For those who don’t know, there are changes coming to the Cub Scout program. Beginning in June 2015, all cubs will begin using a new program designed to bring out the adventures in scouting. This month, I want to begin highlighting some of the new and exciting things coming to the Cub Scout program. The first big change is that the Cub Promise and Law of the Pack will be retired. Cub Scouts will be using the Scout Oath and Scout Law that are currently used in Boy Scouts.

Now, why would National do that? Aren’t those harder to learn? BSA addressed these concerns, saying that in studies, the scout oath and law are actually easier than the Law of the Pack to remember because of the language. This will also provide unity for scouts of all ages as we will all use the same oath and law. Additionally, the earlier and longer a member is exposed to the values of the Scout Oath and Law, the better the opportunity is that they will be able to live those values in their lives.

So, here’s a summary of the change:

Being retired from Cub Scouting on June 1, 2015

• Cub Scout Promise
• I promise to do my best
  To do my duty to God and my country,
  To help other people, and
  To obey the Law of the Pack.
• Law of the Pack
• The Cub Scout follows Akela.
  The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
  The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
  The Cub Scout gives goodwill.

Staying in Cub Scouting (not changing)

• Cub Scout motto
• Do Your Best
• Cub Scout sign
• Two separated fingers held up high (like a peace sign)
• Cub Scout salute
• Two fingers together held above the brow
• Cub Scout handshake
• Handshake with two fingers extended

New to Cub Scouting on June 1, 2015

• Scout Oath
  On my honor I will do my best
  To do my duty to God and my country
  and to obey the Scout Law;
  To help other people at all times;
  To keep myself physically strong,
  mentally awake, and morally straight.
• Scout Law
  A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. 

I plan to highlight parts of the changes each month in my Cub Corner. This is going to be a fun new adventure for all of us. Let’s get on board!

Upcoming Events

·       1/8/2015 – BLUE & GOLD Roundtable @ 13768 S 6400 W (Dinner Provided)

·       1/19/15 – Cub Winter Day Camp @Camp Tracy

·       1/20/15 – Council Cub Country Preview Meeting at Camp Tracy Lodge

·       1/24/15 – Cub Scout Basic Training @12242 S 2700 W

·       2/1/15 – Cub Camp registration opens

·       2/12/15 – Roundtable @13768 S 6400 W

·       2/16/15 – Cub Winter Day Camp @Camp Tracy

·       3/12/15 – Roundtable @13768 S 6400 W

·       3/14/15 – Utah Scout Expo ticket sales kickoff

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