Our Pack is putting together a brochure to pass out to parents giving them a general idea of cub scouts and what's required.
Part of the brochure says that "Boys must have, at a minimum, an official Cub Scout shirt, neckerchief with slide, and insignia badges. We also have available, but not required, a pack t-shirt that can be worn in place of the offical uniform at den meetings. Uniforms are required at all Pack Meetings."
Here's my question. Not all of our scouts can afford uniforms. The person who put this together suggested that the Pack purchase the uniforms for those who can't afford. Is this a typical way of handling the situation for those who can't afford?
Previously we had told parents if they can't afford the uniform to purchase the pack t-shirt. I can see some issues if the Pack starts buy uniforms.
Could somebody weigh in on this and give me some suggestions?