This is a general glossary of various Scouting terms:
Pack -- The whole group - all of our dens and families together is called a Pack. The Pack usually meets once every month.
Den -- The Den is a group of Cub Scouts who meet at regular intervals. Typically a den consists of 6 to 10 boys of the same grade who are all working toward the same rank.
Pack Meetings -- The pack meeting is a monthly gathering of all the Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear and Webelos Scout dens in the pack, along with their families, for recognition, fun, and program. It is where the rank advancement ceremonies take place. Each pack meeting follows a theme, and is tied into Cub Scout's Core Values.
Den Meeting -- Individual Den Meetings are held for each rank level of Cub Scouts. Den Leaders will set up a schedule of meetings, usually one or two a month.. Tiger, Wolf and Bear dens work on fun projects, crafts, skits, and their achievements towards earning their ranks. Webelos dens use this time to work on the various Activity Badges.
Committee Chair -- The Committee Chair is an adult volunteer that oversees the Pack committee. The Chairman is basically the top dog in the Pack leadership.
Cubmaster -- The Cubmaster is an adult volunteer leader and is responsible for monthly pack meetings, the program of the pack, and the operation of the dens.
Assistant Cubmaster -- An Assistant Cubmaster is an adult leader who assists the Cubmaster with the pack program and may run the Pack in the absence of the Cubmaster. Our Pack currently has one Assistant Cubmaster.
Den Leader -- A Cub Scout Den Leader is an adult volunteer who leads a Cub Scout den, with the help of assistant Den Leaders and parents. The Den Leader typically organizes and runs the den meetings and field trips, and also oversees the boy's advancement.
Den Chief -- A den chief is a Boy Scout who serves as an assistant, helping the Den Leader with the den and providing fun and interesting things for the boys to do.
Boy Scout -- A Boy Scout is between the ages of 11 and 18 and belongs to a Troop. Boy Scouting furthers the development of the boy through camping, outdoor activities, skills development, and advancement. The Boy Scout advances through these ranks: Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, then Eagle.
Akela -- Akela is the Cub Scout term for a leader - any leader - including Den Leaders, Cubmasters, teachers, parents, and any other adult the Cub Scout looks up to.
Cub Scout Uniform -- The Uniform is the required clothing for any and all official Cub Scout events. In Pack 171, the minimum uniform consists of a uniform shirt, (with all patches, shirt neatly tucked in), appropriate neckerchief and slide. Hats and belts are great, and for "casual" events.
Pinewood Derby -- Pinewood Derby is an activity for all Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts. Boys build wooden race cars with adult assistance and race them down pinewood tracks for prizes and trophies. This is a Scout favorite as this is one of the most exciting events of the year!
Blue & Gold Banquet -- This is an event that is held every February to celebrate Scouting Anniversary Week. At the banquet we celebrate the Pack's anniversary, host a Friends of Scouting presentation, and have entertainment provided by the dens, as well as a theme related to the meal.
District Roundtable Meetings -- The Ahdawagam District holds a monthly Roundtable meeting for all of its Boy Scout and Cub Scout leaders. The purpose of Roundtable is to help units succeed by providing useful program ideas, information on policy, leadership training, and current information on upcoming Council events and training opportunities. Roundtables are where the Pack and Troop leaders find out what's going on!