Cub Scout Pack 54 Info Sheet
http://www.monroecubscouts.net
The annual cost for a boy in cub scouts for a year in Pack 54 is:
$65.00: Pack Dues (that’s $5.42 per month!)
$16.00: Boys Life magazine subscription through December 2010 (optional)
$ 3.40: Registration fee for new scouts
$84.40 (with Boys Life subscription)
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$68.40 (without Boys Life subscription)
Remember, your scout has the opportunity to pay some or all of these fees by participating in our annual
popcorn sale!
The Pack fee includes all of the following:
All scouting awards, patches, and belt loops Pack administration costs
Raingutter Regatta boat kit and race Insurance at scouting activities
Pinewood Derby car kit and race Blue & Gold Banquet
Refreshments at monthly pack meetings Books & training for leaders
Some items not covered by the Pack Dues are uniform and book (estimated cost is roughly $50 for both). Some
activities may require an additional fee, but these activities are typically optional and the fees are typically nominal.
We will never deny any boy the opportunity to participate in any activity, so if you are concerned about the
financial aspects of scouting please talk to one of our leaders. We will absolutely work with you to get your boy
involved.
When do I pay?
The new scout registration fee and Boys Life subscription fee (if desired) must be paid upon registering your boy in
Cub Scouts. Please make checks payable to ‘Pack 54’.
Dues may be paid in full at the start of the year, or they may be paid in two installments as follows. The first $30 is
due by September 15. The second $30 is due by November 17. Any credit earned through popcorn sales will be
tallied and applied before the second payment is due. Refunds will be given to reimburse the first payment if
necessary.
When & where will we meet?
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Pack meetings are usually held on the 3 Tuesday of each month at Monroe Church of the Nazarene, located on
Macready Avenue near the Monroe Kroger. Most den meetings are held on the remaining Tuesdays of each
month, also at Monroe Church of the Nazarene. The one exception is that the Webelos group meets on Monday
evenings at the den leader’s house. Feel free to contact your son’s den leader (see below) with any questions.
Who is my son’s Den Leader?
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Tiger Cubs (1 grade) Bob Hodgeman bob.hodgeman@monroecubscouts.net
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Wolves (2 grade) Charlie Beorn cbeorn@sbcglobal.net
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Bears (3 grade) Tony Wright shawnwright@erinet.com
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Webelos (4 & 5 ) Karen Baker bakerckd@earthlink.net
Your den leader should contact you within a few days of receiving your son’s registration to welcome your family
to their den. If you do not hear from your den leader, please feel free to use the contact information above.
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What are some of the fun things that we’ll be doing this year?
(dates are subject to change, see our web site for the most up-to-date calendar)
September 12 Fishing Derby: Come fishing with us at Voice of America park in West Chester
September 25-26 Hopewell District Cub-o-ree: This district-wide campout at Cub World saw over
800 campers last year. There are plenty of activities for scouts and families, and
it’s a great opportunity to spend some time outdoors with your scout.
October 17 Raingutter Regatta: You and your scout work together to build and race a
sailboat (kit provided)
October 24 Spook-o-ree: This is a council event held at Cub World in Loveland. Scouts are
encouraged to attend in uniform or in costume, and there are plenty of carnival-
style games, trick-or-treating, and even a haunted castle for the brave!
November 6-7 Camp Conservation Day: Camp overnight then spend the day at Cub World in
Loveland planting trees, pulling weeds, and generally helping to keep our area’s
camping facilities in top shape.
December 15 Christmas Caroling at Mount Pleasant Retirement Village: Celebrate the
holiday season by helping to bring some Christmas cheer into the lives of some
of our area’s seniors.
January 30 Pinewood Derby: You and your scout work together to build and race a car (kit
provided)
February 20 Blue & Gold Banquet: Held annually to recognize the “Birthday of Cub
Scouting”, this is an opportunity to share a meal with your scouting family and
recognize the achievements of our scouts.
March 13 National Museum of the United States Air Force: Visit Wright-Patterson Air
Force Base near Dayton and see all sorts of aircraft from the Wright Brothers to
the space shuttle!
March 26-27 Camp Conservation Day: Camp overnight then spend the day at Cub World in
Loveland planting trees, pulling weeds, and generally helping to keep our area’s
camping facilities in top shape.
April 24 Hiking at Germantown Metropark: Join us for a day hike through the woods
near the Nature Center at Germantown Metropark.
June 11-12 Spring Campout: We will camp at Germantown Metropark, complete with a
campfire program and activities to work on advancement in our new ranks!
Where can I look for more information?
Visit us online: http://www.monroecubscouts.net
Or, feel free to contact me directly with any questions or concerns:
Bob Hodgeman
Pack 54 Committee Chairman
bob.hodgeman@monroecubscouts.net