Cub Scout Pack 57
112 East Silver Street
Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Volunteer Leader,
Congratulations! And a sincere thank you for taking on this integral role within our Pack. We are positive that you will take pleasure and enjoyment along with personal satisfaction in mentoring and shaping these young boys as they begin their road to Boy Scouts. Your journey will not be solitary; we have all be in your place wondering what is next? Luckily you have found yourself within a group of very diverse and talented adult leaders that have chosen to better their boys as you have decided to do today.
The first step in you journey is to fill out the Boy Scout of America Adult Application included in your packet. This form is are most important step, as this form will allow the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) complete a complete and through criminal background check from public record sources. The safety of the boys is our (and the BSA) number one priority. Any questions and concern with this process can be addressed to the local council office. Within the 48 hours of accepting your role in the pack, you will need to take Youth Protection Training. This training can be taken online by establishing a training account on and takes roughly 45 minutes to complete. You are allowed to take this training before you actually receive your BSA membership number, but will have to attach that number to the account for the training to become valid with the council. The Cubmaster, Pack Committee Chair and/or Pack Trainer will receive your BSA membership card once the BSA has approved your application, this process can take up to a couple weeks.
Step two is TRAINING! We at Pack 57 pride ourselves on providing the boys with an adult leader that can perform their position effectively, by apply all the guidelines and suggestions the BSA recommends to run a quality program. Every leader position has multiple steps towards “Trained” status with the BSA.
- Youth Protection Training (available online, Approx. 45min)
- Fast-Start Training(available online, Approx. 30 min)
- Cub Scout Leader Position - Specific Training (available online, Approx. 2 hr & 30 min)
After completing all of the required training for your position, you will have earned your “Trained” badge that is to be placed on the left sleeve under your pack position badge. Additional there are multiple courses during the year that can be taken in-person at various locations within the Dan Beard Council. If you are interested in supplemental or advanced training or have any questions on what specific courses are necessary for your position, please don’t hesitate on asking the Pack Trainer for assistance.
This brings us to the final step in the new leader process…….have fun with the boys! As with all things, there will be a learning curve that varies from individual to individual. We encourage you to use the resources within our pack, such as previous leaders to your position and senior members. Other great resources include the helpful staff at The Dan Beard Scout Achievement Center that is located in Cincinnati (Sharonville),our council’s website and the BSA
In closing we would once again like to take the time to thank you for your time and dedication to these young boys. We believe that you will find your role to be very rewarding and have a feeling of accomplishment knowing that you have impacted these boys growth towards becoming a Boy Scouts.
Your friends in Scouting,
Cub Scout Pack 57 Leaders
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Cub Scout Pack 57
112 East Silver Street
Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Creating a MyScouting.org Account:
To create an online MyScouting.org Account to access trainings and validate your training records, take these steps:
Browse to , Click on "Create an Account"
- Enter a User Name, following the guidelines on the page
- Click "Check User Name Availability" to see if anyone else if using that User Name. If it available, click "Next." If it is not available, click "Get New User Name" and try another.
- If you know your Member ID, click "I know my member ID." If you do not have your Member ID number or you are not yet a registered BSA member, click "I am new and don't know my member ID. Note:If you do not enter your Member ID, your training history will not be connected to Dan Beard Council registration records.
- Enter your profile information on the Registration field and click "Create User."
- Select and answer two security questions and click "Ok" - these are used in case you forget or lose your password.
- Check your email inbox and you should receive an email with a link to MyScouting. Click on this link in the email or copy and paste it into your browser to activate your account. Note: If you cannot find this email, be sure to check your junk email folder.
- Now create a password following the guidelines on the page. Re-enter the password to confirm it and click "Create Password."
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Cub Scout Pack 57
112 East Silver Street
Lebanon, Ohio 45036
If you have taken any online training, it is important to link your MyScouting.org account to the Dan Beard Council's registration records. The council's registration records will only be automatically updated if your MyScouting.org account is linked to your membership ID number.
To make sure your account is linked to your registration, click on "My Profile" from the left menu. Look for the entry towards the bottom of the page noting your Membership ID and association with Dan Beard Council. If all of this information is correct, there is nothing more to do. If you do not see this entry, choose Dan Beard Council from the drop-down list, enter you Membership ID and click "Add."
Obtaining Your Membership ID Number
There are several ways to obtain your Membership ID number:
The easiest is to look on your membership card, provided to your unit leader annually when your unit re-charters:
If this card is not available to you, contact your unit leader, pack trainer or committee chairperson, who should have a roster that includes your Membership ID number.
Once you have obtained this number, you can use it to create an account at MyScouting.org or update your profile to connect your MyScouting.org account to the council's registration system.
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Cub Scout Pack 57
112 East Silver Street
Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Leader Uniforms:
The Boy Scouts of America has always been a uniformed body. Its uniforms help to create a sense of belonging. They symbolize character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. Wearing a uniform gives youth and adult members a sense of identification and commitment.
Personal equality - The uniform represents a democratic idea of equality, bringing people of different backgrounds together in the Scouting tradition.
Identification - The uniform identifies youth and adult members of the Boy Scouts of America, visible as a force for good in the community. When properly and smartly worn, the uniform can build good unit spirit.
Achievement - The uniform shows the wearer's activity, responsibility, and achievement. The accomplishments of every youth and adult member can be recognized by the insignia worn on the uniform.
Personal commitment - The uniform is a constant reminder to all members of their commitment to the ideals and purpose of the Scouting movement. It is a way of making visible members' commitment to a belief in God, loyalty to country, and helping others at all times.
We strongly recommend that our new leaders visit The Dan Beard Scout Shopwhich is located within The Dan Beard Scout Achievement Center, or visit the website at . The professional Scouting staff is very knowledgeable and helpful with your needs. Additionally online uniform resources include the official Boy Scouts of America at .
The leaders of Scouting—volunteer and professional—should promote the wearing of the correct and complete uniform on all suitable occasions.
Additional Training Resources:
The training doesn’t have to end there! Adult leader supplemental and advanced opportunities include:
BALOO(Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation)
Trek Safely
Weather Hazards
IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills)
Wood Badge
Powder Horn and PhilmontTrainingCenterlocated in New Mexico
PLUS MORE!!!
Training information can be found at and by attending the yearly University of Scouting.
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