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Title:Discussions of topics pertaining to men
Notice:Please read all replies to note 1
Moderator:QUARK::LIONELE
Created:Thu Jan 21 1993
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:268
Total number of notes:12755

120.0. "Cubscout Help!" by CSOA1::WEBSTER () Tue Mar 22 1994 13:16

    
    Hi-
    
    I am a single mom with a 10 year old son who is in Cubscouts. We just
    found out that the den mother won't be leading the group anymore due 
    to her own son graduating to BoyScouts. They need a volunteer and I am
    SERIOUSLY considering becoming the new den mother. 
    
    I would love to hear from any Dads out there who have either been 
    involved with Cubscouts, Boyscouts, or been a cubmaster. I am trying to 
    determine just how much responsibility it would be, especially since I 
    am new to the area here. There are currently 8-10 little boys in my son's 
    age range and they meet every other Monday night at one of the churches
    in town. It doesn't look as though we will get a dad to volunteer so I
    may be on my own.
    
    Thank you very much!
    Robyn
    
    
                      
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120.1NOTIME::SACKSGerald Sacks ZKO2-3/N30 DTN:381-2085Tue Mar 22 1994 13:181
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120.2scoutingCSOA1::WEBSTERTue Mar 22 1994 13:487
    
    Thanks!
    
    Just added it to my notebook. I'll be reading away- didn't know it
    existed!
    
    Robyn
120.3CSC32::M_EVANSstepford specialistWed Mar 23 1994 09:1312
    Robyn,
    
    I haven't done cubscouts, due to the sex of my offspring, but I am
    working on coop leading a brownie troop.  One of the things we are
    doing to off-load the primary leader's duties is to take turns hosting
    the meetings, and helping set up the meeting plans, and working on
    teaching an activity or craft each meeting.  The current primary leader
    has done cubscouts, and says that parental involvement is a necessity
    if you aren't going to go completely bonkers.  A good co-leader is also
    a must.
    
    Meg
120.4CubsSALEM::GILMANWed Mar 23 1994 15:0914
    I have been involved in Scouting for 14 years.  I have been both
    involved in Cubs and Boy Scouting.
    
    Plan on an effort level equivalent to a part time job... because thats
    basically what it is, a part time job.
    
    There will be records to keep, meetings to plan for and hold, and 8 
    to 10 ENERGETIC little boys to control.
    
    If you like kids you may well find it very rewarding... but if your 
    turned off by noise, planning, and more effort to be required of you
    than you probably think will be the case then don't do it.
    
    Jeff