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Parent Info Night (Virtual)
Join us on Wednesday August 24 at 7pm for a virtual Parent Info Night. We will walk through general pack information, open positions, this year’s
2021 Pack 7 Joining Night
East Lyme Pack 7 Joining Night Date: Friday September 10, 2021 Time: 5pm-8pm Location: Bayview Lodge, 32 Society Rd. Niantic, CT Stop by Friday evening
Pack 7 Pinewood Derby Rules
East Lyme Pack 7 follows the Mohegan District Pinewood Derby rules found HERE. Rule Summary CONSTRUCTION RULES: All participants must use only the materials provided
Pack 7 CARES – 2020 Holiday Gift Giving
East Lyme Pack 7 is giving support to those who can use a little help this holiday season. Find or Give help with Pack 7.
2020-2021 Registration
RETURING SCOUTS If have registered with Pack 7 last year or any other Cub Scout Pack and you want to join Pack 7 click the
2020 Popcorn Sales
Scouts can now sell all year – if you haven’t registered, follow the instructions below. SIGN UP TO SELL – EASY AS 1-2-3 Step 1
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK
We use our Facebook group to post news, updates and share our scouting experiences. Our group is open to the public and you’re welcome to join.
PACK 7 EVENT CALENDAR
The Pack 7 Event Calendar captures all of the planned pack events for Pack 7. Dens manage their own calendars individually, please get in touch with your Den Leader for the latest den schedule.
Scout Oath
ON MY HONOR I WILL DO MY BEST TO DO MY DUTY TO GOD AND MY COUNTRY AND TO OBEY THE SCOUT LAW; TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES; TO KEEP MYSELF PHYSICALLY STRONG, MENTALLY AWAKE, AND MORALLY STRAIGHT.
Scout Law
A SCOUT IS TRUSTWORTHY, LOYAL, HELPFUL, FRIENDLY, COURTEOUS, KIND, OBEDIENT, CHEERFUL, THRIFTY, BRAVE, CLEAN, AND REVERENT.
Cub Scouting Methods
Cub Scouting uses eight specific methods to achieve Scouting’s aims of helping children and young adults build character, train in the responsibilities of citizenship, and develop personal fitness. These methods are incorporated into all aspects of the program. Through these methods, Cub Scouting happens in the lives of children and their families.
1. The ideals: The Scout Oath, the Scout Law, and the Cub Scout sign, handshake, motto, and salute all teach good citizenship and contribute to a child’s sense of belonging.
2. The den: Scouts like to belong to a group. The den is the place where children learn new skills and develop interests in new things. They have fun in den meetings, during indoor and outdoor activities, and on field trips. As part of a small group of six to eight children, they are able to learn sportsmanship and good citizenship. They learn how to get along with others. They learn how to do their best, not just for themselves but also for the den.
3. Advancement: Recognition is important to children. The advancement plan provides fun for the children, gives them a sense of personal achievement as they earn badges, and strengthens family understanding. Cub Scout leaders and adult family members work with children on advancement projects.
4. Family involvement: Family involvement is an essential part of Cub Scouting. When we speak of parents or families, we are not referring to any particular family structure. Some children live with two parents, some live with one parent, some have foster parents, and some live with other relatives or guardians. Whomever a child calls his/her family is his family in Cub Scouting.
5. Activities: In Cub Scouting, children participate in a wide variety of den and pack activities, such as games, projects, skits, stunts, songs, outdoor activities, and trips. Also, the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program and Cub Scouting’s Fun for the Family include activities that encourage personal achievement and family involvement.
6. Home- and neighborhood-centered: Cub Scouting meetings and activities happen in urban areas, in rural communities, in large cities, in small towns—wherever children live.
7. The uniform: The Cub Scout uniform helps build pride, loyalty, and self-respect. Wearing the uniform to all den and pack meetings and activities also encourages a neat appearance, a sense of belonging, and good behavior.
Pack Leaders
Pack Committee
(OPEN POSITION)
COMMITTEE CHAIR
The Pack Committee Chair is appointed by the Chartered Organization to oversee the Pack Committee as they provide support to Den Leaders to ensure a quality program.
AXEL MAHLKE
Charter organization rep
The Chartered Organization Representative is responsible for providing coordination between the chartered organization and scouting and is a voting member of the council and the district.
MYLY PARKER
SECRETARY
The Pack Secretary is responsible for assisting with record keeping, communication, and correspondence in a Cub Scout Pack.
ALLISON LAWRY
Treasurer
The Treasurer manages the pack’s accounts, helps coordinate the annual pack budget, and more generally ensures the pack’s finances are sound and sustainable from year to year
CARRIE ESTABROOKS
ADVANCEMENT CHAIR
The Advancement Chair tracks and manages the advancement records of all scouts and orders, records and oversees distribution of all pack awards
MAURA AMENT
POPCORN KERNEL
Help the unit committee and leaders with establishing annual fundraising goals, coordinating popcorn procurement, sales, and events, and helps coordinate other fundraising events for the pack
AMY RUSSO
popcorn lieutenant
Popcorn Lieutenants help the Popcorn Kernel with all elements of product ordering, show and sells, wagon sales, and coordination with the pack.
BETHANY VIENS
POPCORN LIEUTENANT
Popcorn Lieutenants help the Popcorn Kernel with all elements of product ordering, show and sells, wagon sales, and coordination with the pack.
(OPEN POSITION)
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
The Membership Chair helps coordinate with new applicants and assists with the recharter process each year.
MIKE SCHMITT
WEBSITE/MEDIA MANAGER
The Website/Media Manager helps keep the pack website up to date, manages the pack facebook page, and organizes photos and other media from pack events.
Pack Coordinators
Pack 7 Den Leaders
SHEA REDFIELD
LION DEN LEADER
(OPEN POSITION)
LION ASST DEN LEADER
Helps the Den Leader as needed and is ready to fill in for the Den Leader when necessary
(OPEN POSITION)
TIGER DEN LEADER
(OPEN POSITION)
TIGER ASST DEN LEADER
Helps the Den Leader as needed and is ready to fill in for the Den Leader when necessary
TAYLOR STEPHENSON
WOLF DEN LEADER
Plans and runs the den meetings and activities. They coordinate the den’s involvement in pack activities and facilitate and track the den’s advancement.
(OPEN POSITION)
WOLF ASST DEN LEADER
Helps the Den Leader as needed and is ready to fill in for the Den Leader when necessary
JASON ESTABROOKS
BEARS DEN LEADER
Plans and runs the den meetings and activities. They coordinate the den’s involvement in pack activities and facilitate and track the den’s advancement.
(OPEN POSITION)
BEARS ASST DEN LEADER
Helps the Den Leader as needed and is ready to fill in for the Den Leader when necessary
BRENDAN REDFIELD
WEBELOS DEN LEADER
Plans and runs the den meetings and activities. They coordinate the den’s involvement in pack activities and facilitate and track the den’s advancement. 1st year Webelos.
(OPEN POSITION)
WEBELOS ASST DEN LEADER
Helps the Den Leader as needed and is ready to fill in for the Den Leader when necessary
MELLISA GARDNER
ARROW OF LIGHT DEN LEADER
Plans and runs the den meetings and activities. They coordinate the den’s involvement in pack activities and facilitate and track the den’s advancement. 2nd year Webelos (Arrow of Light).
(OPEN POSITION)
AOL ASST DEN LEADER
Helps the Den Leader as needed and is ready to fill in for the Den Leader when necessary
Lion Den
The Lion rank is for Scouts who are in kindergarten or are age 6. To earn the Lion badge, a Scout must complete five required adventures with the den or family and one elective adventure of the den or family’s choosing. As the Scout completes each adventure, he or she will receive the adventure loop for that adventure, which he can wear on the belt. When the Scout has completed the six required adventures, he or she can receive the Lion badge. The Lion badge is given to the Scout’s adult parent or guardian at a pack meeting. Then, during a grand ceremony, the adult gives the badge to the boy.
After earning the Lion badge, a Lion Scout can work on the remaining 7 Lion electives until finishing kindergarten (or turning 7 years old). The Lion Scout can choose elective adventures and discover new hobbies or learn skills that will be useful during the Scouting adventure. When an elective adventure is completed, an additional adventure loop to be worn on the belt is awarded.
Tiger Den
A Tiger Den Leader Position is available. Leading a den is a rewarding experience and a chance for you to make a difference in the lives of your own child as well as other children in your community. If you are interested in volunteering be sure to send us an email!
The Tiger rank is for Scouts who are in first grade or are age 7. To earn the Tiger badge, a Scout must complete six required adventures with the den or family and one elective adventure of the den or family’s choosing. As the Scout completes each adventure, he or she will receive the adventure loop for that adventure, which he can wear on the belt. When the Scout has completed the seven required adventures, he or she can receive the Tiger badge. The Tiger badge is given to the Scout’s adult parent or guardian at a pack meeting. Then, during a grand ceremony, the adult gives the badge to the boy.
After earning the Tiger badge, a Tiger Scout can work on the remaining 12 Tiger electives until finishing the first grade (or turning 8 years old). The Tiger Scout can choose elective adventures and discover new hobbies or learn skills that will be useful during the Scouting adventure. When an elective adventure is completed, an additional adventure loop to be worn on the belt is awarded.
Wolf Den
The Wolf rank is for Scouts who have finished first grade (or who are 8 years old). To earn the Wolf badge, a Scout must complete six required adventures and one elective adventure. The Scout’s parent or guardian and den leader approves each requirement by signing the Scout’s book, and the Scout receives an adventure loop for each adventure. Once all requirements are met, the Wolf badge is presented to the parent or guardian at the next pack meeting. During an impressive ceremony, the parent or guardian then presents the badge to the Scout.
After earning the Wolf badge, a Wolf Scout can work on the remaining 12 Wolf electives until finished with the second grade (or turning 9 years old). The Scout can choose elective adventures and discover new hobbies or learn skills that will be useful during the Scouting adventure. When an elective adventure is completed, an additional adventure loop to be worn on the belt is awarded.
Bear Den
The Bear rank is for Scouts who have finished second grade (or who are 9 years old). To earn the Bear badge, a Scout must complete six required adventures and one elective adventure. The Scout’s parent or guardian and den leader approves each requirement by signing the Scout’s book, and the Scout receives an adventure loop for each adventure. When the Scout has met all requirements, the Bear badge is presented to the parent or guardian at the next pack meeting. During an impressive ceremony, the parent or guardian then presents the badge to the Scout.
After earning the Bear badge, a Bear Scout can work on the remaining 12 Bear electives until finished with the third grade (or turning 10 years old). The Scout can choose elective adventures and discover new hobbies or learn skills that will be useful during the Scouting adventure. When an elective adventure is completed, an additional adventure loop to be worn on the belt is awarded.
Webelos I Den
Webelos dens are for Scouts who have completed third grade (or reached age 10). Webelos Scouts get to work on the five required Webelos adventures and choose two of the 18 elective adventures that are shared by the Webelos and Arrow of Light ranks.
When a Scout has done the requirements for an adventure, the Webelos den leader, rather than a parent, approves most of the adventures. For each adventure a Scout completes, a pin to be worn on the Webelos colors or on hat is awarded. After completing seven adventures, including five required adventures and two elective adventures, a Scout can receive the Webelos badge.
After earning the Webelos badge, a Webelos Scout can work on the remaining 18 shared Webelos and Arrow of Light electives until finished with the fifth grade (or turning 11 years old). The Scout can choose elective adventures and discover new hobbies or learn skills that will be useful during the Scouting adventure. When completing an elective adventure, an additional adventure pin to be worn on the Webelos colors or on the hat is awarded.
Arrow of Light Den
The highest rank in Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light. Earning this rank prepares a Webelos Scout to become a Boy Scout. Scouts must complete four required adventures and three elective adventures to earn the Arrow of Light rank. For each adventure a Scout completes, a pin to be worn on the Webelos colors hat is awarded.
The Arrow of Light badge is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform when a Scout graduates into a troop. Adult leaders who earned the Arrow of Light rank when they were young may also show their achievement by wearing a special square knot on their adult uniform.
