The Bulletin Board page is a place to offer news and announcements about upcoming events and changes. Please check back often as some times and dates may have changed.

Resources –

There are many resources available to help Cub Scout Leaders, Parents and Youth Members. One of the best resources available is the District Roundtable Meetings held each mont`h. There are also many written guides to help and are available at your local Scout Shop. In addition there are numerous websites where Cub Scouts can get information:

ü Boy Scouts of America – National Council: www.scouting.org

For Parents www.scoutparents.org

ü Cub Scout Pack 897: http://pack897newnan.tripod.com

ü Coweta District Website: www.cowetadistrictbsa.org

ü Flint River Council: www.flintrivercouncil.org

ü MacScouter: http://mac scouter.com

ü US Scouting Service Project: http://usscouts.org

ü Skits: www.boyscouttrail.com/cub-scouts/cub-scout-skits.asp

ü Advancements/Belt Loop Guide: http://usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/intro.asp

ü Boy’s Life Magazine: www.boyslife.org

ü Cub Scout Academics/Sports/Awards: http://www.scouting.org/sitecore/content/Home/CubScouts/Cub%20Scouts/UniformsAndAwards/sanda.aspx

ü Cub Scout Monthly Themes: www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts/resources/CSMonthlyThemes.aspx

ü Cub Scout Program Helps: www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts/Leaders/CubScoutHelps.aspx

ü Guide To Safe Scouting (PDF): www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34416.pdf

Fairburn Scout Shop

107 Laser Industrial Court

Fairburn, GA 770-306-0510

Monday to Friday

10 AM - 6 PM

Saturday

10 AM - 4 PM

Closed Sundays and Holidays

Other Area Scout Shops:

ü Tilman T. Blakely Scout Shop, 1361 Zebulon Rd, Griffin, GA 770-227-4556

ü Atlanta Area Council 1800 Circle 75 Parkway, SE, Atlanta, GA30339 770-989-8820

ü Bert Adams Scout Shop,

218 Boy Scout Road, Covington, GA30209

770-786-9090

Cub Scout “Class A” Uniform

Shirt – Tiger, Wolf and Bear wear the long or short sleeve blue shirt with “Boy Scouts of America” lettered in gold above the right pocket. Webelos may wear either the blue or khaki shirt depending on the decision of the Den Leader. Each shirt should have the United States flag, Universal Scouting Symbol, Flint River Council Patch, Den Number and Pack Number.
Belt – Each scout should have the official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle that corresponds to the Scouts rank.
Cap – Each rank has their own hat:
1. Tigers – navy blue cap with orange front panel and Tiger Cub emblem
2. Wolf – yellow front panel and wolf emblem
3. Bear – blue front panel and bear emblem
4. Webelos – olive cap with a plaid panel bearing the Webelos logo
Neckerchief – Each rank has their own triangular neckerchief
1. Tiger – orange with navy blue trim
2. Wolf – gold with navy-blue trim
3. Bear – light blue with navy-blue trim
4. Webelos – plaid
Neckerchief Slide – Gold tone metal slide with the Tiger, Wolf, Bear or Webelos Scout logo. Boys may wear handmade neckerchief slides.
Trousers or shorts – Official pants are not required. Blue jeans or khaki shorts are acceptable.
Socks – Official socks are not required but are available.

Cub Scout “Class B” uniform

The Class B uniform is a field uniform worn when outdoor activity is going to be taking place or at other times required by the Den Leaders or Cubmaster.

Shirt – Any shirt with a BSA or scout related theme is acceptable. Shirts from Day Camp, Resident Camp, Lawhorn Scout Base or Pack 897 T-Shirts are acceptable.
Belt – Same as for “Class A” uniform.
Cap – Same as for “Class A” uniform.
Trousers or shorts – Same as for “Class A” uniform.
Socks – Same as for “Class A” uniform.

Leader Training

Training is available several times a year in Coweta District. Many of the

training resources are available on line at BSA Online LearningCenter at www.scouting.org/Training.

Leaders are considered trained and may wear the Trained patch under the patch for the position they hold when they have successfully completed the courses listed below. This is required for every Leader in the Pack including Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster, Den Leaders, Assistant Den Leaders and Committee Members.

Youth Protection Training

Is a required course for all adults who work with Scouts (registered adults and non-registered adults).

Cub Scout Fast Start Training

Fast Start Training is the first step for any new volunteer and is to be delivered immediately after a new leader registers and before he, or she, meets with any youth member.

Basic Leader Training

The Basic Leader Training comprises two parts:

ü “This is Scouting” for all new Cub Scout Leaders and

ü “Leader Specific Training” for their Cub Scout Leader position (Tiger Leader, Wolf & Bear Leader, Webelos Leader, Cubmaster, Committee Chairman, etc…).

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS), BALOO, Wood Badge and other training is also available to those who desire to increase their scouting skills and knowledge.

Contact Pack 897 Trainer Vic Claps at 770-252-4347.

Training information can also be obtained at Coweta District Roundtable, www.cowetadistrictbsa.org or www.flintrivercouncil.org.

Next Training opportunity:

September 15, 2011 - Leader Specific Training

September 30, 2011 - Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills

October 1, 2011 - BALOO Training Fayette County

November 5, 2011 - University of Scouting

Additional training opportunities are available - check out www.flintrivercouncil.org

New Scout Medical Forms

Every person that participates in a Pack 897 outdoor event is required to have a Medical Form on file. There are no exceptions to this rule, and it is part of BSA’s requirements. BSA has converted to a new Medical Form with PARTS A, B, and C.

NEW BSA Medical Form can be obtained at: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34605_Letter.pdf

Parts A and C are to be completed annually by all BSA unit members. Both parts are required for all events that do not exceed 72 consecutive hours, where the level of activity is similar to that normally expended at home or at school, such as day camp, day hikes, swimming parties, or an overnight camp, and where medical care is readily available. Medical information required includes a current health history and list of medications. Part C also includes the parental informed consent and hold harmless/release agreement (with an area for notarization if required by your state) as well as a talent release statement. Adult unit leaders should review participants’ health histories and become knowledgeable about the medical needs of the youth members in their unit. This form is to be filled out by participants and parents or guardians and kept on file for easy reference.

Part B is required with parts A and C for any event that exceeds 72 consecutive hours, or when the nature of the activity is strenuous and demanding, such as a high-adventure trek. Service projects or work weekends may also fit this description. It is to be completed and signed by a certified and licensed health-care provider—physician (MD, DO), nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant as appropriate for your state. The level of activity ranges from what is normally expended at home or at school to strenuous activity such as hiking and backpacking. Other examples include tour camping, jamborees, and Wood Badge training

courses. It is important to note that the height/weight limits must be strictly adhered to if the event will take the unit beyond a radius wherein emergency evacuation is more than 30 minutes by ground transportation, such as backpacking trips, high-adventure activities, and conservation projects in remote areas.

For every event Pack 897 participates in from September thru May, a Part A and C of the Medical Form is all that is required. No doctor visit is necessary for Part A and C of the Medical Form.

Pack 897 requires these at the beginning of every school year for everyone that is going or may be going on an outing event. If you fill one out at the beginning of the school year then you will have no need to fill one out again. At the end of the school year the old ones are destroyed and new ones must be submitted.