The Language of Cub Scouting

Arrow of Light - the highest award a boy can earn in Cub Scouting -- also the ONLY (non-religious) award from Cub Scouts which  can be worn on a Boy Scout Uniform.

Bear Cub -  Third Grade Cub Scouts

Committee - the group of adult volunteers who “run” the Pack.  Any interested adult is welcome to attend any Committee Meeting.  Minutes are published, and meetings announced in the newsletter.

Council -  The organization of professional Scouters that oversees all Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops and other units in an area.  Pack ## is part of the Santa Clara County Council.

Court of Honor - a special Awards Ceremony.  Awards may be presented at any Pack Meeting, but there is a special ceremony for presentation of awards at a Court of Honor.

Cub - any member of Boy Scouts in First through Fifth grade (or age 7 — 11)

Cubmaster - the chief adult volunteer leader.  The Cubmaster runs the Pack Meetings, and advises all other Leaders.

Den - the smaller group, generally same-age, who meet weekly.  Composed of 4 to 20 boys, depending upon leadership. (usually there are 4 to 6 boys per adult leader)

Den Leader - the Adult Volunteer who is in charge of planning and running Den Meetings.

District - Each Council is divided into a number of districts.  Pack ## is part of the DISTRICT District.  NAMEt is our District Executive.  S/He oversees the activities of all units in the district.

Handbook - each level of Scouting has its own Handbook.  The Handbook is ESSENTIAL for your Scout, as it spells out the requirements for advancement, as well as providing a place to record completion of the same.

Pack - what the whole group -- all of our Dens and families together -- is called.  The Pack meets once per month.

Sponsor -  Each unit must have a sponsoring organization, such as a Church, service club, etc.  Pack ## is sponsored by CHARTER PARTNER.

Tiger Cub - First Grade Cub Scouts

Tiger Partner - Adult partner of a Tiger Cub - usually a family member

Uniform - the proscribed clothing for any and all official Cub Scout events.  In Pack ##, the minimum uniform consists of a UNIFORM POLICY FOR YOUR PACK.

Webelos Scout - Fourth and Fifth Grade Cub Scouts

Wolf Cub - Second Grade Cub Scouts (or boys who start Cubs in 3rd grade and choose to be Wolf Cubs)