prairierose

Hi all! I just have a quick question: In the Webelos badge reqs. it states the boy must be active for at least three months. How active is active? No missed den meetings? No missed pack meetings? Maybe one miss??? We have had the H1N1 run through our town (who hasn't?) and so one whole Pack meeting in Oct. was cancelled. And several boys have missed den meetings because of sickness (and hockey season). Is there a specific rule or definition of "Active" ?? Thanks for the help!

Scoutmom, Sorry to hear about your troubles with Scouts, I can sympathize with you as my Pack also has few really wonderful parents and a couple who can spoil the whole thing some days. I asked my son this last June if he was done (as last year was pretty badly done as far as leadership) and ready to do other things with his time, and he basically said "I want to stay in Scouts" so I offered my help to my pack (Instead of being Committee Treas., I am now the new Web.DL) and have really just come to a very freeing conclusion: it's not about me, it's not about impressing other parents, it's not about camping/day camps, etc. It's about the boys and helping them to become good men some day. I took my sons' Scout picture Memory Mate from this last year and placed it under the clear vinyl cover of my scout binder where I organize and keep all my scout papers. And it really helps. Because seeing his smily face helps me to remember that I'm volunteering and giving my time for him. It's something he loves and I want to nurture that part of him (especially the part that gets him OUTSIDE). And as to the people who are difficult, I just try to think about the saying "killing them with kindness" so far that has helped too. Or the one "Smile, it makes people wonder what you're up to..."

We just say the chant "We-Bah-Los, we'll be loyal scouts!" I believe it's called the Living Circle. Every boy and the DL gets in a circle, every one puts put thier right hand "thumbs up" then connect each persons thumb in the crook of the next persons curled pinkie finger. Then pump your hands up and down as you say the cheer in unison. It's pretty fun, but not as unique as a specific Den Yell.

Hello all, Just a quick question, do boys NEED to earn belt loops for fulfilling requirements for activity badges. I'm reading that it's optional (just so long as they complete the number of requirements needed)and they can if they want. Is that correct? For example: for the Travelor activity badge requirements, do they need to (HAVE to) earn the Map and Compass belt loop? My assistant den leader (also the awards person for our pack) is thinking that all Webelos have to complete the requirements for this belt loop before she will award them the pin for the Traveler Activity badge. I'm thinking she is incorrect, but don't know for sure, any help on this would be great appreciated!