ABOUT PACK 412

SCOUTING

In 1930, the Boy Scouts of America created a new opportunity called Cub Scouting for boys younger than Boy Scout age. A year-round, home-centered program used by chartered organizations, Cub Scouting emphasizes involvement between boys and their parents, adult leaders, and friends. In the multidimensional plan of the Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scouting is where it all begins.

ORGANIZATION

Cub Scout Pack 412 is located in Monrovia, AL and is 1 of 50 Packs in the North Alabama area that belongs to the Talakto District (~1000 cub scouts) of the Greater Alabama Council (Council 1).

Our regional council has 21 Districts that serve 22 North Alabama counties. Pack 412 is comprised of boys from Monrovia Elementary, Endeavor Elementary, Providence School and Private schools in Madison County. The boys meet in small groups of 5 to 10 boys called dens. Each den has an adult leader and assistant leader(s).

MEETINGS

Den Meetings
Our dens meet weekly at Huntsville Christian Church on Tuesday nights, although it is up to the individual den to set its own meeting schedule. At least two adults are required at all meetings. This is known as two deep leadership and is a universal rule in Cub Scouting. In Pack 412, each den has a designated den leader and assistant leader(s), but in some dens the parents take turns in organizing the weekly den meetings.

Pack Meetings
Pack meetings occur on the last Tuesday of the month unless otherwise notified. Pack meetings are for all the boys of Pack 412. We expect at least one parent/partner to attend the pack meetings and strongly encourage the whole family to attend. When not announced differently, pack meetings are held at Huntsville Christian Church in the sanctuary, at 6:30 pm.

There are many special events throughout the year, including family camp outs, Cub Haunted Weekend Campout, Pinewood Derby, as well as council events like Cub Adventure Weekend, Summer Camps, etc.

Committee Meetings
The Pack Committee consists of the Pack leadership and various committee chairpersons. Our Pack Committee meets bi-monthly to discuss organizational matters, future events and exchange ideas. This is where all the planning and program development takes place. All parents are welcome to attend.

Roundtables
Roundtables are where Scouting ideas are exchanged by leaders of the whole district. All Pack 412 leaders are encouraged to attend Roundtables. Parents are also welcome. Roundtable is the first Thursday of every month at Catholic High School and starts at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted. Usually the first one in January is moved to the second week due to New Years.