Listed below are some frequently asked questions about Pack 406 and Cub Scouts in general:

Q. How is the Pack organized?

A. The Pack consists of several Dens. Each Den consists of about 8 to 12 boys, all of the same age group. Boys in 1^st Grade are called Tiger Cubs; 2^nd Graders are Wolf Cubs; 3^rd Graders are Bear Cubs; and our 4^th and 5^th Grade boys are Weblos Scouts. 

Each Den is led by at least two adult volunteers who have boys as members of that Den. They decide on the activities that the Den will be performing during the year. While there are usually two leaders per den, there can be more, and the other parents help out with various activities. 

The Pack is made up of the various Dens. We expect to have about 60 scouts in the Pack this year. The Pack is a member of the Glacier Ridge District of the Moraine Trails Council, which is headquartered in Butler, PA.

 Q. What kinds of activities do the scouts participate in?

A. The Tiger Dens conduct various activities, including field trips to the dairy, the police station, the vet, etc. The older boys get more into knot tying and skills training. Depending on Den preferences, some of the boys go on hikes or even an overnight campout.

The Pack sponsors several activities during the year, including the Spacewood Derby, a Pittsburgh Penguin hockey game, the Pinewood derby, a Pirates baseball game, and of course summer overnight and day camps. 

Q. How often do the Dens meet?

A. Most Dens meet two or three times a month, depending on the leaders and parents preferences.

 Q. How often does the Pack meet?

A. The Pack comes together as a whole once every month, September through May. This gives us an opportunity to make recognition awards, discuss future Pack activities and engage in special awards and presentations. 

Q. Where do the Dens meet?

A. Most Dens meet at the Cranberry Community Center (Municipal Building) or a church. On occasion, they may meet in a Den Leader’s home. 

Q. Where does the Pack meet?

A. Our Pack meets on the fourth Monday of every month, in the cafeteria at Rowan Elementary School on Rowan Road. We will begin at 7:00 PM and conclude by about 8:00 PM. Please plan to join us for our first meeting, on September 30, when we will explain more details about our Pack.

 There will be no Pack meeting in December because of the holidays. Instead we usually attend a Pittsburgh Penguin game as a Pack.

 Our last pack meeting for the school year is our Tiger Cub Graduation party (although all scouts are welcome!) and will be on May 19, 2001. The location is yet to be determined.

 Q. Is parent participation allowed?

A. Yes! Not only is it allowed, we strongly encourage parent involvement. We have found that a high degree of parent participation in our activities makes for a more meaningful experience for the scouts. This is an opportunity for you to share your time, skills, knowledge and experiences with our boys, as they develop into young men. And you’ll have a ton of fun to boot!

 Q. What kind of uniform is required?

A. The Tiger Cubs wear a bright colorful tee shirt that proudly proclaims them to be Tiger Cub Scouts. They may also wear the matching Tiger Cub cap. The older boys wear a full uniform, which includes a blue shirt (Webelos Scouts may wear the khaki shirt), cap and scarf. Pants are also available, but are not required. We ask that the scouts wear their uniforms to all Pack meetings and other Pack activities. The individual dens decide whether scouts should wear uniforms to den meetings. 

Q. Where can we get a uniform?

A. Uniforms are available at Council headquarters in Butler (724-287-6791), and at the Allegheny Council headquarters at Flag Plaza in downtown Pittsburgh (near the civic arena). We will also ask our Pack members to bring any used clothing that they wish to sell or donate to our first pack meeting in September. 

Q. What does the Pack spend its money on?

A. The Pack provides a budget to each Den to underwrite the costs of most of their activities. In addition, the Pack purchases all of the awards (patches and pins) that the scouts earn during the year. We also are prepared to underwrite the cost of attending summer resident camp or day camp for a few scouts that would otherwise not be able to attend.

 Q. How does the Pack raise Funds?

A. We receive limited funding from the United Way of Butler County, through the Cranberry Township Community Chest. Please contact Cubmaster Jim Willard if you are interested in utilizing the United Way’s donor option to earmark contributions to the Pack. Our annual Pack dues (projected to be about $25 per scout) also provide some of our monies.  

We have one primary fund-raiser during the year – the Trailsend Popcorn sales. This event provides most of the funding for Pack and Den activities. It also allows us to keep Pack dues to a minimum. You will be receiving more information about our popcorn sales at the September 30^th Pack meeting, including prizes and awards that the scouts can earn. We encourage each scout to participate in this program not only to raise funds, but also for the negotiating, salesmanship, and presentation skills they will learn.