Pack 490 - Sparrow Lodge 400

Welcome to Pack 490!

Pack 490 of Delaware, Ohio is part of the Sparrow Lodge in the Delaware District. We support Cheshire Elementary and surrounding areas in Delaware.

PURPOSE OF CUB SCOUTING: The purpose of this Pack is to provide for Scouts an effective educational program designed to build desirable qualities of character; to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship; and to develop personal fitness. In Cub Scouting, children, families, leaders, and chartered organizations work together to achieve the following objectives:

Influence a Scout’s character development and spiritual growth.
Develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship.
Encourage good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and body.
Improve understanding within the family.
Strengthen a Scout’s ability to get along with others.
Foster a sense of personal achievement by developing new interests and skills.
Provide fun and exciting new things to do.
Show a Scout how to be helpful.

CHARTER: Pack 490 is chartered by the Simon Kenton Council. The chartered organization provides a suitable meeting place and facilities for Pack meetings, adult leadership, supervision, and opportunities for a healthy Scouting life for the children under its care. It is the umbrella organization for several Packs in the region. There are several Packs in the Boy Scouts of America.

CUB SCOUT ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE (National, Regional, Local):

Cub Scout Pack 490 is a group of Dens that comprise a Pack in the Simon Kenton Council. Each Den must have at least 1 Den leader and 1 other leader.

The Pack Committee consists of a Committee Chair, Pack Secretary, Pack Treasurer. Other positions in the Pack include (but are not limited to) the Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster, Pack Membership and Re-registration Chair, Pack Advancement Chair, Pack Trainer, Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders, Parents and Guardians.

All scout parents, guardians and leaders are welcome to attend the Pack Leadership meetings. Those interested in more information about the leadership positions can go here.

FAMILY/PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Cub Scouting gives families an opportunity to spend quality time together. It is the leader's role to provide interest, skill and time in developing a good program for scouts while involving parents and families when possible. The family provides help and support for the Den and Pack. Families can help in many different ways, which may vary from family to family, depending upon family structures and other family responsibilities. Some of the examples of family involvement include:

Working with their Cub Scout on achievements and electives.
Helping at Den and Pack meetings and events.
Helping keep the Pack members and families safe.
Having fun! And helping others to do so as well.

SAFETY: It is important for every member of the Pack to remember safety at all times. As such, every parent is encouraged to review the “How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide” every year with each Scout. Every parent is also encouraged to take the online “Youth Protection Training” available through My.Scouting.Org. No scout shall be alone with an adult at any time unless that adult is a parent. The “2-deep leadership” rules apply for all parents and leaders at all Scouting events.

MEMBERSHIP: Pack 490 is open to all boys and girls from kindergarten to fifth grade. We encourage a diverse group of individuals to help encourage community, inclusivity, empathy and tolerance both locally and around the world. Children are encouraged to maintain an active interest in their religious preference. No child will be turned away because of financial hardship. Those wishing to join should talk with the Pack Membership and Re-registration Chair.

ATTENDANCE: All Cub Scouts and their parents are encouraged to support their Den and Pack through active participation in Den and Pack activities. A parent should join their child at Den meetings and help the Den leader(s) whenever possible. The entire family is welcome at Pack meetings and many outings are intended for the families. Smartphone usage and other activities that distract from active participation in Den and Pack activities are discouraged.

UNIFORM: Blue and Gold are the Cub Scout colors. They have special meaning: The blue stands for truth and spirituality, steadfast loyalty, and the sky above. The gold stands for warm sunlight, good cheer and happiness.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: The minimum uniform requirement for Pack 490 is a Lion Uniform T-Shirt for Kindergartne, blue uniform shirt for 1st through fourth graders. Fifth graders can start wearing the beige shirt (as Boy Scouts do) or continue wearing the blue shirt. Scouts should also have the council patch (Simon Kenton Council) as well as the Pack numbers (490) on their Scout uniform shirt. The Pack will supply the Den number patch as well as the neckerchief. The shirt (and many other supplies) can be purchased at one of the nearby Scout Shops. https://www.scoutshop.org/ You can also consider sites like Ebay or asking other parents through the Cheshire Cub Scout Pack 490 Facebook page.
COLORS BY RANK: Neckerchiefs will be provided by the Pack for the appropriate level of Scout advancement. We encourage Scouts to donate their neckerchief back to the Pack at the end of the year in order to pass them on to other Scouts in the Pack. - Orange for Tigers, Red for Wolves, Blue for Bears and Plaid for Webelos.

CUB SCOUT ADVANCEMENT: The Cub Scout Program has six ranks: Lions, Tigers, Wolf, Bear and Webelos I and Webelos II (Arrow of Light). Arrow of Light is the highest award in Cub Scouts. See the Boy Scouts of America Website or Scoutbook for more details about each of these ranks.

MEETINGS: Pack and Den meetings will happen every month throughout the year.

DEN MEETINGS: Each Den Leader determines when and where Den meetings are held. Den meetings are generally held 1 or 2 times per month. Parents are asked to attend with the Scout and get involved in activities.
PACK MEETING: Pack meetings are scheduled once monthly. Please see www.Scoutbook.com for details. The entire family is encouraged to attend the Pack meeting and support the Cub Scouts in their advancement.
PACK LEADERSHIP MEETING: Leadership meetings are scheduled once a month either immediately before or during regular Pack meetings or events. Please see your Pack leaders if you would like more information.

FUNDRAISERS: There are 2 main fundraisers for the pack during the year. These are used to help defray the cost of participating in Scouting. Please see your Pack leaders if you have financial concerns about joining Scouting.

POPCORN SALES: Cub Scouts Pack 490 has popcorn sale each year to raise funds for the Pack. These funds pay for awards, trips, etc. The sale usually begins in September and runs through November. All payments are due at a date determined by the Pack Popcorn Kernel.

FRIENDS OF SCOUTING: This is an annual fundraising program that is coordinated by the Simon Kenton Council. The funds raised are used to maintain the programs, leadership training, and camping programs that are run by the Council. Our Pack is a member of the Simon Kenton Council. A District Representative will give a presentation at some point during the year. This is a national program.

CONDUCT: A Cub Scout is expected to behave himself or herself at all meetings and outings. See the Scout Law. Disruptive behavior, fighting, and use of bad language are some examples of behavior which will not be tolerated at Den meetings, Pack meetings or outings.

DISCLOSURE: If any of these bylaws are in violation of Boy Scouts of America (BSA) state or federal rules and regulations, then the BSA rules and regulations apply. These Pack 490 bylaws can be amended by majority vote of the Pack Committee vomiting members.