Ideas and Resources:

Specifically for new den & pack leaders:

• Adult Volunteer Application

• Welcome, New Den Leader  

• Program Ideas for your first month of den meetings

• All about being a Cub leader BSA webpage

• Tiger Cub New Den Leader Brochure
• Cub Scout (Wolf & Bear) New Den Leader Brochure
• Webelos New Den Leader Brochure
• New Cubmaster Brochure
• New Pack Committee Member Brochure

For all den & pack leaders:

• www.ScoutTrack.com - Pack 421's online advancement & communication site (login & password required)

• Fast Tracks Den Meeting Planners

• Cub Scout Program Helps - den meeting planners by monthly theme

• Den meeting planner page

• Den programs for meetings, service projects and outings

• CubCast podcasts

• Age appropriate guidelines for scouting activities (chart)

• Things to do with your Cub Scout this summer (handout)

• Tiger Scout Leader resources (from macscouter.com)

• Webelos activity badge workbooks (from U.S. Scouting)

• Webelos Transition - suggestions on successful transition from Webelos to Boy Scouts

• Scout is Reverent Big Book of Ideas

• The Cub Scout Library

• Online resources from National Council

• Newsletter, Poster, and Calendar Templates
• Cub Scouting's 12 Core Values
• The Language of Scouting (dictionary)
• Use of Organization Identity and Program Symbols (rules for trademarks, artwork, logos)
• Sample Parent Info Letters
• Cub Scout Outdoor Program Guidelines
• Leave No Trace: Frontcountry Guidelines
• Annual Pack Budget Plan 

Leader & Volunteer Training:

• Online Training Center - has multiple programs such as Fast Start and Youth Protection, please print all training certificates after completion and give to Committee Chair.  You must first create an account before logging on.  Click either on Cub Scout in the folder tabs or General to find the courses you need (for example, Fast Start is under Cub Scouting; Youth Protection under General).  If you had an account with BSA's e-learning center, you will need to migrate your record into MyScouting - follow instructions provided.

• This Is Scouting, No. 511-003

• CIEC webpage of all "live" trainings in our Council

• See other SoCal council websites also - all trainings are transferable between councils: www.ocbsa.org; www.sgvcbsa.org; www.bsa-la.org; www.longbeachbsa.org. www.sdicbsa.org 

• Pack 421 Operating Procedures Manual

• Pack 421 Check request form

• Pack 421 Feature and Service Den responsibilities for Pack meetings

• Pack 421 Storage Unit Inventory (Excel file)

• Pack 421 Camping Checklist & Policies

• Pack 421 Fall Campout Advice

• Local Tour Permit form

• Guide to Safe Scouting

• Pack 421 2009-2010 Annual Permission Form (required of all scouts each year)

• BSA Annual Health & Medical Form (includes Talent Release & Med. Consent)

• Uniform inspection sheet - Cub Scout

• Uniform inspection sheet - Adult leaders

• BSA Unit Money-Earning Application 

• Pack 421 Raingutter Regatta 2009 Rules and Regulations

• Pack 421 Pinewood Derby 2009 Rules and Regulations

• National Council page with Cub Scout forms

Helpful Scouting Websites:

• California Inland Empire Council (CIEC)

• Temescal district website

• National BSA website

• Virtual Cub Leaders handbook

• Baloo's Bugle

• U.S. Scouting Service Project  

• MacScouter.com - Scouting resources online compilation (many sites listed)

• Scouter Network online discussion boards

• www.MeritBadge.org

• Ask Andy (Commissioner answers questions - lots of great Q&A here)

• Scout Parents

• If you can't find what you are looking for on any of the above links or sites, do a web search for your topic - chances are, it is out there already!

New Scout Information:

• Cub Scout Application

• Transfer Form

• Pack 421 2009-2010 Annual Permission Form (required of all scouts each year)

• BSA Annual Health & Medical Form (includes Talent Release & Med. Consent)

• Uniform inspection sheet - Cub Scout

• Pack 421 Calendar

Awards & application forms:

• Tiger Cub Den Leader Knot

• Wolf/Bear Den Leader Knot

• Webelos Leader Knot

• Scouter Knot (for committee members)

• Cubmaster Knot

• World Conservation Award requirements and application

• National Den Award

• National Summertime Pack Award

• Outdoor Activity Award requirements (enter date earned into ScoutTrack)

• Scouting the Web Award

• Leave No Trace requirements and application

• U.S. Heritage Award

• Religious Emblem program website

• Crime Prevention Award and requirements

• Physical Fitness Award

• Recruiter Strip

• Whittling Chip (restricted in most packs to Bears and Webelos)

• Emergency Preparedness Award

• Super Achiever (Webelos only)