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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.

 

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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

 

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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

 

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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?

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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

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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)

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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

 

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