 | Achievement - the name given to a major requirement in the Cub
Scout program. There are 5 Achievements for the Tiger rank, 12 Achievements
for the Wolf rank, and 24 Achievements for the Bear rank.
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| Activity Badge - One of 20 specialized recognitions earned by
Webelos Scouts.
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| Advancement - The process by which a member meets certain
requirements and earns recognition.
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| Akela - A title of respect used in Cub Scouting; any good leader is
Akela. The name comes from Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book.
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| Arrow of Light Award - Highest rank in Cub Scouting. The only Cub
Scout badge that may be worn on the Boy Scout uniform.
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| Arrow Point - An award given to a Cub Scout who has completed 10
elective projects for either the Wolf or Bear rank. A gold Arrow Point is
given for the first 10 elective projects. A silver Arrow Point is given for
each additional 10 elective projects completed. A Cub Scut amy earn any number
of silver Arrow Points for his rank.
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| Assistant Cubmaster - A registered leader, 18 years or older, who
assists the Cubmaster.
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| Assistant Den Leader - A registered leader who assists the Cub
Scout den leader.
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| Assistant District Commissioner - A volunteer Scouter who helps the
District Commissioneer. S/He is in charge of all unit commissioneers in an
assigned area of the district.
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| Baden-Powell, Robert Stephensen Smyth - Founder of the worldwide
Scouting movement. Born in London, Feb. 22, 1857. He is referred to as Lord
Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Chief Scout of the World. Died Jan. 8, 1941.
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| BALOO Training - Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation. One leader
in each pack must have completed BALOO training for any Cub Scouts in the pack
to go camping. It covers BSA policies.
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| Basic Training - A one-time, formal introduction to the program,
purpose, ideals and procedures of the Cub Scout program necessary for a
volunteer to function with the ease and cofidence that comes with knowledge.
Basic Training is required to earn the adult recognition knot for a leader's
position, and is recommended for all leaders wishing to provide a quality Cub
Scout program.
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| Bear Rank - Awarded to the third grade Cub Scout for completing 12
of the 24 achievements in the Bear rank.
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| Blue & Gold Banquet - A birthday dinner for Scouting held by Cub
Scout Packs in February or March.
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| Bobcat - The first rank earned by all Cub Scouts, regardless of age
when they join Cub Scouting.
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| Boy's Life - The magazine published by the Boy Scouts of America to
help boys broaden their horizons in Scouting.
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| Buddy System - A part of Safe Swim Defense. Swimmers of like
ability are paired, checked in and out of the water together, and stay within
10 feet of each other during the swim. The buddy system is also used for
safety reasons in other activities such as hiking and field trips.
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| Camporee - A council or district event where Boy Scout Troops come
together for one or two nights of joint camping. Usually involves competition
between troops in Scoutcraft skills. Cub Scouts (especially Webelos) are
sometimes invited to attend.
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| Charter - Formal permission from the Boy Scouts of America allowing
a pack to organize.
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| Chartered Organization - The sponsoring organization of the pack.
This organization may be a religious, civic, fraternal, educational or other
community-based group. Monthly pack meetings are usually held in a building
owned by that organization.
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| Commissioner - A volunteer Scouter who works with packs and/or
troops to help units succeed.
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| Committee Chairperson - A registered leader, 21 years of age or
older. The chair is the executive officer of the Pack Committee.
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| Compass Point Emblem - Award earned by Webelos Scouts as they
advance in the Webelos program. This cloth patch is hung by a loop from the
button on the right shirt pocket. Metal pins are attached to the patch at
compass points (east, south, and west) as the boy advances by earning activity
badges.
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| Council Headquarters - The local office for Scouting in a specific
geographic area. The country is divided into more than 400 local councils.
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| Cubmaster - A registered leader, 21 years of age or older, who
holds this commission in a Cub Scout pack. S/He is the Pack's leader and Akela,
and serves as Master of Ceremonies during monthly Pack meetings.
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| Cubmaster Award - A blue square knot on a gold field awarded to
Cubmasters who have completed training and performance and served for 2 years
in that position.
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| Cub Scout - A boy who is registered with a Cub Scout pack. Also,
the reason why we're all here!!!!!
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| Cub Scout Award - A blue and gold square knot on a blue field
awarded to Cub Scouters who have completed training and performance and served
for 2 years at the pack level and/or in a district or council Cub Scout
position.
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| Cub Scout Handshake - Used by Cub Scouts and Scouters with the
right hand. It is given like an ordinary handshake except the index and middle
fingers are extended toward the other person, touching their wrist.
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| Cub Scout Motto - "Do Your Best"
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| Cub Scout Promise -
"I,(name), promise to do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
To help other people, and
To obey the Law of the Pack."
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| Cub Scout Salute - A hand salute made by Cub Scouts and Scouters
with the fingers of the right hand held in position as for the Cub Scout Sign,
except that the index and middle fingers are held together. The tips of the
fingers touch the right eyebrow or the Cub Scout hat.
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| Cub Scout Sign - A sign made by raising the right hand straight up
high over the head with the palm forward. The first 2 fingers are wide apart
and pointing up as in a V. The thumb covers the nails of the ring and little
fingers. This sign symbolizes the ears of Akela, and when held up, the group
should become silent.
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| Day Camp - Summertime fun for all registered Cub Scouts. This
daytime program allows boys to interact with boys from other packs and keeps
boys and adults active in the Cub Scout movement.
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| Den - Small group of Cub Scouts who meet once a week with their Den
Leader to work on projects, learn games, songs, tricks, and skits to be
presented at monthly Pack meetings.
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| Den Chief - A Boy Scout who has been appointed to help direct the
activities of a Cub Scout Den.
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| Den Doodle - A visual display of the advancement of each boy in a
Den. Uses beads, spools, or markers hung on string, lacing or yarn by each boy
to represent his advancement. It is displayed at monthly Pack meetings.
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| Den Leader Award - A gold square knot on a blue field awarded to
Den Leaders who have completed training and performance and served for 1 year
as leader.
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| Denner - Cub Scout who helps the Den leader with Den and Pack
meetings. This is generally a rotating position so each Cub Scout may serve
and learn a little about helping and leadership.
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| District - Level of the Cub Scout organization directly under the
Council. Each Cub Scout belongs to a Den, each Den belongs to a Pack, each
Pack belongs to a District, each District belongs to a Council, each Council
belongs to a Region, and all Regions belong to the national organization of
the Boy Scouts of America.
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| District Award of Merit - A silver knot on a dark blue field
awarded for outstanding service by a volunteer on the district level.
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| District Commissioner - A volunteer Scouter who is in charge of all
commissioners within a district.
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| District Committee - A group of registered adult Scouters
responsible for carrying out the Council program within their District.
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| District Executive - A professional paid Scouter who works with the
volunteers under the direction of the Scout Executive.
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| "Do Your Best" - The Cub Scout Motto.
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| Elective - A part of the Cub Scout advancement program. There are
electives in the Tiger, Wolf and Bear books. For every 10 electives completed,
a Tiger earns a bead and a Cub Scout earns an arrow point.
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| Fast Start - Supplemental training program for new leaders designed
to help them until they can attend Basic Training.
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| Friends of Scouting - An annual campaign in which Scouters, and
other interested people in the community, can provide financial support to the
local Council to assist in meeting its objectives.
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| Good Turn - A distinctive feature of Scouting is its emphasis upon
service to others. The Good Turn habit is one that all Scouts endeavor to
aquire.
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| Instant Recognition Patch/Progress Towards Ranks Patch - Daimond
shaped patch to which a plastic thong and beads are attached for instant
recognition of achievements. Each time a boy completes 3 achievements he will
recieve one bead. Wolf earn yellow beads, and Bear earns red beads. The Tiger
earns different colored beads for each part of each achievement he completes.
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| National BSA - Headquarters for the Boy Scouts of America, located
in Irving, Texas, where the Cub Scout program and literature are developed.
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| National Summertime Award - An award earned by the Pack for
conducting a summer program for the Cub Scouts.
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| Outdoor Code - A pledge for proper outdoor conduct which should be
followed by all Cub Scouts and leaders.
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| OWL training - Outdoor Webelos Leader training. An overnight
supplemental training for leaders working with Webelos. This program starts
teaching ourdoor skills to the leaders.
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| Outdoor Program - The total scope of outdoor programs offered by
the BSA, including unit outings, camporees, Cub Scout day camps, long-term
Scout camps, council and national jamborees.
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| Pack - The unit that conducts Cub Scouting for the chartered
organization. Usually consists of 2 or more dens and conducts monthly
meetings.
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| Pack Trainer - At least one leader from the pack should be trained
to provide training assistance to other leaders in the pack. This new position
takes the place of den coaches.
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| Pack Committee - A committee of concerned parents and leaders,
approved by the Chartered Organization, to administer the affairs of the Pack.
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| Pack Meeting - Monthly meeting os Cub Scouts, adult leaders,
committee members and parents, where Cub Scouts and adults receive recognition
for their advancement in rank or service to Scouting. Skits, songs and other
entertainment should be performed by dens.
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| Patches/Badges - Worn on the uniform to designate rank or training
awards. Refer to the Wolf, Bear, or Webelos Books, den leader book, or
Insignia Control Guide for specific placement information.
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| Pinewood Derbt - A pack activity that involves making and racing
model cars on a track.
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| Pow Wow - All-day learning experience for Cub Scoutleaders,
covering a wide variety of subjects with some hands-on experiences.
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| Program Helps - An annual publication of the BSA to help den and
pack leaders plan their meetings around the Cub Scouting's monthly themes.
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| Quality Unit Award - Recognition given each charter year to units
that commit to and meet six of eight national standards (3 are required)
pertaining to leadership training, service, advancement, camping and
membership growth.
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| Region - One of 4 learge geographical administrative units of the
BSA. The Sinnissippi Council is part of the Central Region.
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| Registration - The payment of an annual registraion fee. This is
one of the requirements for membership of the BSA.
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| Religious Award - An award presented by individual faiths to Cub
and Boy Scuts for completion of a set of requirements within their respective
faiths. Adults may also receive a religious award for service to youth within
their own faith.
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| Roundtable - A monthly District-level meeting where den and pack
leaders learn new ideas on monthly themes, receive information on district and
council acitivities, and have a general exchange of ideas.
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| School Night for Scouting - A one-night event in a neighborhood
school where boys and parents gather to hear how Cub Scouting operates and how
they can join.
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| Scout Benediction - "May the Great Master of all Scouts be with us
until we meet again."
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| Scouter - A registered adult member of the BSA.
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| Scouters' Key - A recognition given to a unit leader or
commissioner for completing training, tenure, and performance requirements.
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| Scout Executive - The professional staff leader of a council.
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| Scouting Magazine - The official magazine sent to all registered
Scouters.
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| Service Center - Scout Headquarters - Contains the professionals'
offices and the Scout shop (where you can buy uniforms and awards and fill all
of your Scouting needs).
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| Service Star - Worn on the uniform above the left pocket to denote
years of service in the Scouting program.
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| Silver Beaver - A recognition given by the National Court of Honor
for distinguished service to youth within the local council. The similar
Regional award is the Silver Antelope, and the National award is the Silver
Buffalo.
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| Tenure - A term used to describe the length of service and
membership in Scouting.
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| Tiger Cub - A first grade boy registered with an adult partner in
the Tiger Cub Program.
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| Tiger Den Leader Award - An orange knot given to Tiger Den Leaders
who have completed training and performance and served for 1 year as a Tiger
den leader.
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| Tour Permit - Permit approved by the council for any outing that is
to be taken by a group of Cub Scouts if traveling is involved. Check with the
Service Center.
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| Two-Deep Leadership - The concept of having at least 2 registered
adult leaders at every Pack meeting or Den meeting/outing for the safety and
welfare of the Cubs.
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| Uniform - The distinctive feature of Scouting that quickly
identifies its members.
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| Uniform Inspection - A feature of a unit meeting when members of
the registered unit are given an opportunity to demonstrate their uniformed
appearance.
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| Unit - A term used to generally designate any of the following
types of Scouting entities: Pack, Troop, Team, Post, or Ship.
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| Unit Commissioner - An experienced Scouter assigned to a Unit to
lend support and help when needed. S/He can be the unit's best friend.
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| Volunteer - An individual who donates services, time, and/or funds
to support the program of the BSA.
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| Volunteer Service - The work of a great body of men and women who
make Scouting available to youth by leading Units.
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| Webelos Badge - A rank earned by a fourth or fifth grade boy. Part
of the requirements for the Arrow of Light.
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| Webelos Den - A group of Webelos Scouts who meet weekly under the
supervision of a Webelos Den Leader.
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| Webelos Den Chief - A Boy Scout who has been appointed to help
direct the activities of a Webelos Den.
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| Webelos Den Leader - The adult, on-the-scene supervisor of a
Webelos Scout Den.
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| Webelos Den Leader Award - A square knot awarded to Webelos Den
Leaders who have completed training and performance and served for 1 year as a
Webelos den leader.
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| Webelos Scout - A Cub Scout who has completed the 3rd grade and
belongs to a Webelos den. He works on activities in the Webelos book, which
are suiuted to his age. He will be exposed to more challenging outdoor
experiences including camping.
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| Webelos-to-Scout Transition - The preparation and graduation of a
boy from Cub Scouting to Boy Scuting.
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| Wolf - A rank earned by a second grade Cub Scout when he complete
12 achievements in the Wolf book.
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| Wood Badge - Advanced training session (open by invitation only)
for qualified Cub Scout trainers.
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| World Conservation Award - An award for Cub Scouts emphasizing the
importance of our natural resources and our interdependence with other
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