Compiled by Kimo Hemmes, Pack 103 Cubmaster, 2011-2014
Chartered in the Spring in 1940, Pack 103 is the oldest Cub Scout Pack in Batavia!
Pack 103 is a member of the Three Fires Council and Fox Valley District.
Boy Scouts of America, Three Fires Council
Norris Scout Service Center
415 North Second St. (Rt 31), St. Charles, IL 60174
630-584-9250 | http://www.threefirescouncil.org
Norris Scout Shop
415 North Second St. (Rt 31), St. Charles, IL 60174
630-797-4614
Naperville Scout Shop
4S100 Rt 59, Naperville, IL 60563
630-791-8342
Pack 103's Chartered Organization is the Alice Gustafson School (AGS) PTO
Alice Gustafson School
905 Carlisle Rd, Batavia, IL 60510
630-937-8000
Approves Pack leadership
Allows use of grounds and facilities
We, in turn, support the school
Eligibility
Lion Rank: Kindergartners
Tiger Rank: Under 8 years old, completed kindergarten or in 1st grade, or are 7 years old
Cub Scout Rank (Wolf and Bear): Second and Third graders
Webelos Rank: Fourth graders
Arrow of Light Rank: Fifth graders
To register your child to participate in Pack 103
Complete and submit a Boy Scouts of America Youth Application
Complete and submit 2 copies of the Boy Scouts of America Health Form
Read, complete and submit last page of Pack 103 By-laws and family talent survey
Complete and submit Family Talent Survey
Submit registration fee
We are volunteer led and run
And we'd like to have YOU as a leader!
Parent involvement is a key to the Pack success
Leaders are BSA trained and abide by policies established for the safety and well-being of its members
Two-deep leadership on all outings; one-on-one contact between adults and Scouts is prohibited
Privacy of youth is respected
No hazing, no bullying
Discipline must be constructive
Members are responsible for acting in accordance with the Scout Oath and Scout Law
See www.scouting.org/
Pack operations are coordinated by a Pack Committee
Monthly meetings are facilitated by the Committee Chair
Parents are encouraged to attend
Pack meetings are facilitated by the Cubmaster
Held monthly
Announce upcoming events and activities
Celebrate Scout achievements
Fun scouting and STEM activities
Scouts and a parent, or the whole family, are encouraged to make every effort to attend scheduled Pack meetings
Den meetings are facilitated by the Den Leader and Assistant Den Leader(s)
Typically two or three meetings a month sometimes involving a "Go See It" outing
Pack communication is coordinated through ScoutLander
http://pack103batavia.ScoutLander.com
New members of Pack 103 are sent a welcome letter containing login information
Pack funding
Registration fees
Annual Popcorn Sale fundraiser covers most of Pack costs
Friends of Scouting (FOS) is an additional annual Council fundraiser
Summer Activities
Council-sponsored summer camps for all scout ranks, Good Templar Park, Geneva
Pack sponsors optional activities each month
Camping
Two scheduled Pack campouts annually, typically in late May and early October
Pack outings
Annual swim outing
Annual Cougar's game outing
Overnighter (recent overnighters have been at Cantigny, Brookfield Zoo and USS Cobia)
Community Service
Charity fundraising
Bethany Community Dinner
Feed My Starving Children packing session
Cards for Veterans
FUN FUN FUN!
Character Development, Citizenship Training, Mental and Physical Fitness
For more information, please use the Contact Our Pack tab above.
Updated 1/19/15 RBC