Scouting, Volume 61, Number 8, November-December 1973 Page: 6
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Akela's Council
BLUE RIBBON IDEAS
Akela's Council (Bobcat Induction) Akela (in Indian
costume) call inductees, parents forward: Welcome to
you, Candidates who wish to be inducted in Pack .
Your presence here signifies to me, Chief Akela, that you
are sincere in your desire to join this pack. This is your
first time to come before me. You may ask, Who is
Akela (Ah-kay'-la)? Akela is a Cub Scout name for a
good leader. The Law of the Pack, which you have
learned, tells you to follow Akela as a Cub Scout. Akela
would then be any good leader. Some of the people
you may now call Akela are your father or mother, your
teacher, your den chief, your Den Leader or Cubmaster,
or other leaders. However, your Cubmaster is generally
the one called Akela in Cub Scouting. As your Cubmaster,
I will endeavor to do my best to be a good Akela for you
and the other members of our pack.
A moment ago, I said this is your first time to come
before me. You are now present at Akela's Council.
During your time in Cub Scouting, I hope you will come
to Akela's Council many times. At each pack meeting
those Cub Scouts who have earned badges during the
past month get them in a special ceremony, which we
call Akela's Council. Just as tonight, when your parents
are here with you, so they will be in this ceremony with
you in the future and give your badges to you.
And, now, to see if you are worthy to join our pack,
will you join with me in repeating the Cub Scout
Promise? "I, , promise to do my
best, to do my duty to God and my country, to help
other people and to obey the Law of the Pack." This,
then, is the first time you have followed Akela. Con-
gratulations, and welcome to Pack (Pin, hand-
shake, etc.)
Elements of a Good Den Meeting
1. Led by a trained Den Leader.
2. A meeting place where Cub Scouts feel at home.
3. Activities related to the next pack meeting.
4. Specific leadership assignments understood before
the meeting.
5. Opportunities for self-expression through songs,
games, tricks and puzzles.
6. Activities that contribute to good sportsmanship,
team spirit and citizenship.
7. Starting and closing meeting on time.
8. All equipment and supplies on hand and ready to
use before the meeting.
9. A definite purpose and objective.
10. Informed parents, alert to how they can help.
11. Properly uniformed leaders and Cub Scouts.
12. A program outlined in detail.
13. Cub Scouts having fun (during the meeting and
while they gather).
14. Crafts and projects related to a theme.
15. Achievement and elective projects started.
16. Inspiration through ceremonies and discussion of
projects.
17. Activities and projects that encourage Cub Scouting
ideals.
Verdugo Hills Council
MA-and-PA-rticipation The subject of parent partici-
pation is always of interest to unit leaders. There is no
magic formula that is guaranteed to work in each and
every case that would enable a unit leader to recruit all
parents. However, leaders should keep in mind.
1. Most people will not volunteer to help.
CUB 6 FEB
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