michalfox

Thank you all for such good responses. They've reinfiorced for me that the ideas I've been playing with in my head are right on track. I was thinking of having the dens themselves tell me what types of things they'd like to do at the meetings. Then using thier ideas to schedule what will happen. I dont want to "make" them do skits for example, if thats not the type of thing they like to do.I myself play the guitar, and I like to sing, but the last thing I'd want is to try a singalong, and have half of them actually participating. Make sense? It's thier meeting, so I like the idea of them deciding what kinds of thing we'll do. Specially considering that 24 hrs ago, becoming a scout leader was the farthest thing from my mind. Any suggestions on what I should do if I cant get any further volunteers for the missing positions? The response i was getting last night makes me think I've got plenty of den level volunteers, but nothing beyond that. Im really excited to get started, but I'm still unsure where to start exactly. Fortunately for everyone involved theres a second meeting planned for this tuesday again, as a pack. Im thinking that its probably a little early with the current level of disorganization, to do inductions yet, bit I'd would like to do introductions of leaders and new cubs as well as the experienced ones at least, and start the actuall regular pack meetings the next time. Does this seem like a valid idea, or not?

I have a 3rd grader who wanted to try cub scouting...so tonight was the sign up meeting. I find out that the former cub master is going on with his sons into boy scouts. The problem that arose is this, the man has been doing EVERYTHING for the pack above the den leaders positions, because no parents wanted the positions. I was informed over the phone that if his position isnt filled, the pack most probably will be disolved. What a shame! Being the compassionate soul I am, and not wanting the approximately 30 boys to go without,I said I'd take the job. I have two den leaders with 1 yr experience. Luckily, there are two new parents willing to act as comitee members. The former cub master was not well organized, or very imaginative about his meetings, and activities. So most of the boys too, are brand new. I've explored numerous sites getting my bearings as to whats going to be expected, took the fast training, and gathered lots of information about the meetings, and activities suggested on the sites. What I'd like to know is. What things have you more experienced Cub masters found to be the more popular among the boys? Are the elaborate ceremonies generally enjoyed? What events, or activities have you found that seem to excite the most interest? I want to be the best Cub Master I can be. So any advise anyone may have, on any subject of concern will be greatly appreciated. Are you tired of reading yet? hahaha...