Phibbles Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Can someone confirm for me that they are not changing the Wolf/Bear books for this new Cub Scouts 2010 thing. I am assuming they are not changing, but I don't want to go buy a book now just to find out that it does change in May. Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2Scouts06 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I was under the impression that the books were changing? Not sure on that hopefully someone else can answer this better than me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYB-Mike Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 According to the Cub Scout 2010 PowerPoint presentation there would be minor revisions to the youth handbooks. These would be released as Supply requires (Summer 2010+). You can view the PowerPoint, as well as an FAQ and other information at the BSA website: http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts2010.aspx YIS Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYB-Mike Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Ouch! That's "a FAQ". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phibbles Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 Slideshow says no change to youth handbooks.(This message has been edited by Phibbles) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYB-Mike Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Phibbles, I got my quotes from the Presentation link on the Cub Scouts 2010 page. Its a Power Point entitled Operational Overview and dated 1/21/2010. I didnt note a slide show. I tried clicking on the video link but it brought me to Presentation and the Power Point. YIS Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phibbles Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 pwpt and slideshow are same. I watched again. On one slide they say no change on another slide they say slight changes. I just can't win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYB-Mike Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Phibbles, I hear ya. My son just earned Wolf rank and is anxious to see what he can do with his Bear requirements. Since Im his Den Leader I wouldnt mind getting a preview of whats in store for next year, but I dont want to invest in a handbook thats going to be revised. At this point Im going to wait. My son still has a lot of electives he can do so there is no rush. I guess Im fortunate that I have my older sons old Bear handbook. At least I can get some idea of what to expect. YIS, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle92 Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 DYB, Remember that Cubs cannot start work ontheir next rank until June 1. that;s why they got all those electives. I also noticed the contradictory info and couldn't get an answer from supply folks I know. That said, I went ahead and bought all the books anyway since I need to plan CSDC NOW and not wait until May. PLUS national has a habit lately of publishing things late lately, i.e. the IG, Centential MBs, etc. So I don't know what will happen. ALSO I know on the BS side of things, once a Scout starts working on his next rank, he can use those requirements to full fill the next rank THEN use the new requirements, except for Eagle if memory serves. If the new books and requirements are not out by 1 June when Cub Scouts can start work on their next rank, then I am assuming that the requirements they started work on are valid. Am i wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phibbles Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 DYB - I am going to see if I can steal the current wolf leader's handbook in May. That way I can wait till end of summer to buy my son's book, but still spend some time over the summer thinking about plans for next year. Being a DL is so complicated sometimes... Eagle - I think you are correct. Plus, who would really notice anyway? Right. It's not like district/council pop in to see which book you are using. Revisions (if any) are supposed to be slight. Thay may just be new cover artwork like some of the other publications. only time will tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle92 Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Phib, to get ideas for next year, take a look at FASTRAX as that is the basis of the new CS2010 format that is comignout for next year. I also suggest Program Helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManyHats Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I would think the new Belt Loops would cause changes in the handbooks. All ranks but Webelos would be minor changes (add picture of new BL). I would think some of the Webelos Activity Badges would have requirement updates. Sportsman: While you are a Webelos Scout, earn Cub Scouting Sports belt loops for 2 individual and 2 team sports (it lists the BLs that qualify) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYB-Mike Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Remember that Cubs cannot start work on their next rank until June 1. Yes, Im aware of that Eagle92, but I can see from re-reading my post how you could have made your observation. My son is excited about the next level and Im happy with his enthusiasm to keep going. YIS, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle92 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 DYB, no problem, and if I came off too strong, I'm sorry. had that situation with one gung ho parent who after his son earned Tiger, he wanted his son to work on Wolf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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