Pow Wow 2004

Updated 10/26/2004 23:19

Happy 75th Anniversary to Cub Scouts!

Pow Wow Registration Deadline - Saturday, January 8, 2005. Registrations for the January 22, 2005, Pow Wow at the $10.00 early-discount registration fee, and all child care pre-registrations plus the $5.00 additional payment for childcare are to be turned in by January 8th to the Golden Spread Council Scout Center, at 401 Tascosa Road. If you register after January 8th the registration fee is $15.00, and no childcare registrations can be accepted after this date.

Pow Wow - Advanced Training for Adults -- Saturday, January 22nd from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

	Pow Wow is a Cub Scout Leader's learning adventure! It's available for any and all adult leaders (Den Leaders, Cubmasters, Asst. Cubmasters, Webelos Leaders, Den Leader Assistants, & Pack Committee Members) and even for parents of Cub Scouts who just want to learn how Scouts works, what's happening, or what is available.
	While training is for adults only, the Girl Scouts will be providing on-site childcare with lots of fun activities for an additional $5.00 pre-registration fee. No "drop-ins" can be taken. Childcare is for potty-trained children only. Don't forget to bring a sack lunch for your children.
	Pow Wow is a great basic and advanced training opportunity. Every adult leader should attend, to meet and share ideas with Scouters from throughout the Golden Spread Council -- even other Councils!
	Youth Protection Training (required of all adult leaders at least every two years) will be available. FYI, Youth Protection Training (YPT) and Adult Leader Fast Start Training (FST) are also available 24/7 on the web, at http://www.scouting.org/pubs/ypt/ypt.jsp?p=i-00&c=562 for YPT and http://goldenspread.org for FST.
	This training, by experienced Scouting volunteers, will only cost $10.00 if your registration is paid not later than January 8, 2005. The fee is $15.00 for late registrations (after the 8th) and for last-minute walk-ins.
	"Last-minute" registrations begin at 8:00 am., opening ceremonies begin promptly at 8:30 am., and morning classes will begin by 9:00 am. A catered lunch will be served between noon to 1:30 pm (an extended time to allow visits to the Midway); afternoon classes will end by 4:30 pm.
	Be sure to bring pen and paper to capture all new ideas.
	Wear your class A uniforms, or clothing in this year's theme ("Happy 75th Birthday to Cub Scouts!").

Your registration fee includes any five or six of the following 55-minute classes (first come, first serve, & some classes will be limited to ~15 students); a custom Pow Wow patch; a catered meal, and much much more! Choose your favorite six classes (listed in order of priority on your registration form), plus at least two alternates. These selections are pretty much close to being chiseled in stone!

Available classes currently include:

TRAINING

T1. Pack Organization and Program Planning: Make your pack run smoothly from den meetings to pack meetings. Greater results with less effort comes from an organized pack that plans an exciting 12-month program.

T2. Cub Scouting 101: Does all the Scouting “lingo” confuse you? This class will tell you what you’ve always wanted to know, but were afraid to ask! Bring your questions!

T3. Den Leader 101: Basic ideas for den meetings that have pizzazz. Do you have a Plan B when your first plan falls through?

T4. Youth Protection: Required training for adult Scouters or any parent working with Scouts. 2 hour session

T5. Budget Planning and Fundraising: A critical element for an energetic, successful pack is having funds to provide a dynamic year-long program.

T6. Recruiting for a Strong Pack: A vital, on-going pack requires boys and trained leaders. But how do we recruit and retain boys and adults from year to year?

T7. First Aid I: If an accident does happen, be ready with basic first aid skills, the right first aid kit and authority to treat. This is not a certification course and no cards will be issued.

T8. First Aid II: Builds on the skills taught in First Aid I. Covers rescue breathing and how to use defibrillators. This life-saving device is in most public buildings—find out where. This is not a certification course and no cards will be issued.

T9. Character Building/Ethics: Learn to use this fun-filled program to teach those values we truly desire for our boys.

T10. Moving On Up: Advancement. Let no boy be left behind.

T11. Venturing: Ever wonder what this “branch” of Boy Scouting is all about? Come learn about this exciting program open to boys and girls ages 14-21.

T12. Den Chief Training: Youth leadership training to guide Cubs and Webelos in the Den setting. Participant must be a First Class Boy Scout and submit written Scoutmaster approval with registration. Bring pencil, paper and Den Chief Handbook. All day training.

CRAFTS

C1. Leather Craft: Here come the mallets! Basic skills, techniques and ideas for projects.

C2. Wooden it be Easy: Easy basic projects and skills to introduce the feel and fun of wood safety. Great ideas for a den full of happy hammers and safe saws.

C3. Tie Slides: This Cub Scout basic is presented with more ideas and material than you thought possible.

C4. Oh Give Me a Home: Building bird houses.

C5. Lanyards: Come and learn how to make those colorful key chain lanyards out of plastic lacing.

C6. All Tied Up?: Knot a Problem! A “hands-on” course in Cub Scout knots. Everyone will make a monkey’s head knot.

C7. Rockets!: Build ’em, fly ‘em. Excitement to the max!

C8. It’s Magic!: Learn some basic magic to keep your Cubs asking, “How did you do that?”

C9. Easy Crafts: Inexpensive ideas to take back and have fun with.

C10. Walking Sticks: Learn how to embellish walking sticks with handgrips, knots, emblems and other interesting things. Bring your own stick!

Program and Presentations

P1. It’s a Grand Old Flag: You want to do it right and we want to help you do just that! Here are the basics on rules and respect, along with ideas you can use right now.

P2. Duty to God and BSA Family Program: Learn the requirements for religious awards and family program.

P3. American Indian Lore: Great ideas for Native American games, tales and crafts that can put a touch of our nation’s history into your events.

P4. Which Way Now?: Ever wonder how a compass works and how to use it? Come learn orienteering and how to use this tool...then teach your Cubs!

P5. Ask the Commissioner: You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers. What is a commissioner? How can they help your unit? Bring your questions to this open forum for a discussion about any issues you may want to bring to the group. Share your knowledge and ideas.

P6. Using PackMaster Software: Learn how to use your computer to get your paperwork organized.

P7. Scouting the Internet: There’s a lot of information out there! Find out where it is and how to find it.

P8. Pocketknife Safety: A little nervous about Cubs and knives? This class will give you the confidence and knowledge to help you teach your boys the intended use of a pocketknife with responsibility and safety. Bring a pocketknife!

P9. Storytelling & Cubmaster’s Minutes: Learn the importance of stories and the Cubmaster’s minute. Tips, techniques and ideas.

P10. Let the Games Begin!: How to plan, teach and lead games. Fast, slow, inside, outside—we have them all and now you can, too!

P11. Derbies: Land, Sea and Air (Pinewood-Space Rockets-Raingutter Regattas). Ideas on how to run ‘em, score ‘em, and make ‘em! 2 hour session

P12. Belt Loops and Pins: Fun awards for cub scouts. The Cub Scout Academics and Sports program can add a new dimension to your den and pack program.

OUTDOORS

O1. Fire by Friction: Did you ever read Jack London’s story “To Build a Fire”? Learn basic fire safety, how to start a fire, and how to put it out.

O2. Leave No Trace: Learn how to camp and leave the environment better than you found it.

O3. Outdoor Kids– Texas Parks and Wildlife: Information and resources you can use to make fun outdoor activities, games and learning experiences.

O4. Conservation for Kids: Boys want to be outdoors. Find out how they can help. Good ideas for den and pack service projects.

O5. Fishing For Fun: Not a born bass master? This class will help you get your line in the water with ideas of where to go, what to take, and what to do when you get there!

O6. Outdoor Cooking: Outdoor cooking techniques, recipes and equipment with safety and sanitation. Extra cost: $5 per participant

O7. Hobo Cooking: A new way of cooking outdoors! Tigers through Webelos will enjoy making their own hobo stove. This stove and cooking method can be done in your driveway, backyard or park. Learn how to make the stove, fuel, and take home many recipes for your scouts.

Plus, there will be a Midway of Games and Fun!

We invite you and your Pack to bring crafts, games, activities, or any Cub “fun stuff,” and display it at the Pow-Wow Midway. Your creativity needs to be seen by the Cub Scout leaders in our council! Make a commitment on your registration form and bring your stuff on the morning of Pow-wow, and we’ll help you set it up for the day.

There will be something for everyone! Yep, it will be hot!!

Pow Wow's location? Bushland Middle School! Take I-40 West, exit at the Bushland exit and go straight South. When you get to the schools, it's the southernmost of the school buildings.

Questions? Call Doug Cooper at (806) 358-6500 or email Committee Chair Sheri Meyers at sherimy@nts-online.net. And remember to check back here for last-minute updates.

Hit Counter