Scouting Essentials

How is a Cub Scout Pack organized? Check out this 111k .pdf

So what is Cub Scouting about? See The Program.

Where do all those patches go? See this 278k .pdf

How do I display and care for a United States Flag? BSA Flag Care

I have to do a flag ceremony! Quick, what is the script? Flag Ceremony text

Where do I get the stuff for the uniform? All your Cub Scouting materials, uniforms, books.... can be met by visiting the Oregon Trail Scout Shop. They are open weekdays 8-5 and closed weekends.

2525 Centennial Blvd.
Eugene, OR 97401
Telephone: 1-800-801-4430
email: office@otcbsa.org
website: www.otcbsa.org

Oregon Trail Council Contacts

The Oregon Trail Council - 1-800-801-4430

Most everyone who works in this office have been involved with scouting for many years. They are very helpful and have a wealth of knowledge and materials readily available for you. Don't hesiiate to call them.

District Commissioner, Mike Castellano - 754-9407

Mike's job is concerning the 'health' of the units (Packs and Troops in the district-Oregon Trail Council). He is the link between council and units.

District Chairman, Guy March - 929-6014

Guy deals mostly with safety issues, strategy and outreach between and within the district and the units.

District Executive, Rob Macluan - 754-5359 - rmacluan@otcbsa.org

Rob is a FULL TIME employee for the district. His area is Benton and Lincoln counties. He helps units with EVERYTHING, recruitment, training, materials, ideas, advancement.....don't hesitate to call him with any questions.

For Leader assistance with achievements, accomplishments, advancements:

http://www.geocities.com/~pack215/

The Virtual Cub Leader Handbook. Link opens new browser window.

http://www2.inow.com/~wag/sitemap.html

Pack 273 from Union City, CA has a detailed site with loads of good information. Link opens new browser window.

http://host.scouter.com/ak/bentonbsa

District Website

http://www.scouting.org

Official BSA website

http://www.scoutingmagazine.org

Scouting Magazine

http://www.scoutstuff.org

BSA's online catalog

http://www.otcbsa.org

Council website

www.geocities.com/pack401houmala/beltlooprequirements.html

A list of beltloops and their requirements. A simple list, easy to print out.

Fun Stuff

http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/RealTime/JPass/

Kind of a cool site...for sky gazers!

http://macscouter.com

Scouting Resources Online. Useful fun stuff to do at den meetings, pack meetings, skits, songs, art projects....

http://members.aol.com/Cubitems/index.html

This website if full of arrow of light materials, kits and how to make a handmade arrow. This page also has Game ideas and scouting Christmas Ornaments.