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Cub Scout Pack 432
(Bonne Terre, Missouri)
 
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PACK 432'S FAQ'S

Q: My son wants to join Cub Scouts. How much does it cost?
A:
BSA Registration is $15.00. Pack 432 will pay the recharter fee, which is due in December of every year.

Q: I was asked about a subscription to Boy's Life Magazine. What (and how much) is that?
A: Boy's Life is a magazine which almost every Cub Scout in the nation eagerly anticipates each month. See the Cub Master or Asst. Cub Master  for details.

Q: Does the Pack collect dues?
A:
No! If all scouts participate in Pack fund-raisers, we can operate the pack without charging monthly dues.

 

Q: What exactly do I need to get?
A:
Let's break this down into pieces...

If your son is in First Grade
. He will be in a Tiger Cub den. He will need:
1. Tiger Cub Handbook
2. Blue Cub Scout Shirt
3. Patches for shirt (Numbers 432, Greater St. Louis Area Council, World Crest)
(note: the American Flag patch is usually on the shirt already)
4. Orange Neckerchief & Cub Scout Slide
5. Tiger Cub Scout Hat
If your son is in Second Grade. He will be in a Wolf den. He will need
1. Wolf Cub Handbook
2. Blue Cub Scout Shirt
3. Patches for shirt (Numbers 432, Greater St. Louis Area Council, World Crest)(note: the American Flag patch is usually on the shirt already)
4. Gold Neckerchief & Cub Scout Slide
5. Wolf Cub Scout Hat
If your son is in Third Grade. He will be in a Bear den. He will need
1. Bear Cub Handbook
2. Blue Cub Scout Shirt
3. Patches for shirt (Numbers 432, Greater St. Louis Area Council, World Crest)(note: the American Flag patch is usually on the shirt already)
4. Light Blue Neckerchief & Cub Scout Slide
5. Bear Cub Scout Hat
If your son is in Fourth or Fifth Grade. He will be in a Webelos Patrol. He will need
1. Webelos Handbook
2. Khaki Boy Scout Shirt
(note: A blue shirt is acceptable, but he will be wearing khaki in 2 years anyway)
3. Blue Epulets (loops worn above the shoulders on the khaki shirt)
4. Patches for shirt (Numbers 432, Greater St. Louis Area Council, World Crest)(note: the American Flag patch is usually on the shirt already)
5. Webelos Neckerchief (red/blue checked) & Webelos Slide
6. Webelos Cub Scout Hat

Q: What about shorts/pants, socks, stocking caps, brag vests and and and...
A
: These are all optional. Pack 432 considers the official boys' uniform to be from the waist up.

Q: Where do I get this stuff?
A: All items mentioned above can be purchased at any Scout Shop or you can pay for the items and have the Pack pick them up for you. 

Q: If I agreed to be a Den Leader/Assistant Den Leader, do I need stuff too?
A:
Yes. You will need a few items as well:
1. Cub Scout Leader Book (Provided by the Pack)
2. Same Handbook as your scouts (Optional- you might want to use your son's)
2. Khaki Scout Shirt
3. Blue Epulets (loops worn above the shoulders on the khaki shirt)
4. Patches for shirt (Numbers 432, Greater St. Louis Area Council, World Crest)(note: the American Flag patch is usually on the shirt already)
5. Make sure you get agreements from other parents in your den to help, right away.
The "I'll do it if you will all help" strategy usually works well.