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Cub Scout Program Helps
MARCH THEME
EVERY BOY has a hobby of some sort, although he may
not call it that. It might be reading, whittling, listening
to records, stamp collecting, woodworking, or even
playing catch. Capitalize on his interest this month to
give him recognition and a chance to show his collection or
his skill.
Keeping pets may also be a hobby, and an important
one for boys. Our theme gives a chance to introduce the fun
of keeping pets to boys who don't have them. In a city
apartment, dogs may be forbidden, cats discouraged, and
such pets as guinea pigs and mice frowned upon. But even
in an apartment a boy can keep fish, turtles, and birds.
Taking care of a living creature can teach a boy some-
thing about responsibility and the ways of nature.
There is room here to touch on only a few of the hobbies
and pets that might interest your boys. For more ideas,
visit your public library or check these Cub Scout publica-
tions: Wolf Cub Scout Book (Whittling and Collections
achievements and several electives); Bear Cub Scout Book
(Woodworking achievements and several electives); Crafts
for Cub Scouts, and Skits and Puppets.
Planning the Pack Meeting
Your pack meeting program depends on two things, your
climate and your meeting place. A hobby show can easily
be accommodated in almost any space, but if you are com-
bining a hobby and a pet show, give it considerable
thought. If an ordinary room is jammed with hobby ex-
hibits and a horde of pets, including cats and dogs, you may
have bedlam. If you live in an area with a mild climate,
hold the pet show outdoors and hobby exhibits inside.
The pack committee should prepare the ground rules
early in their planning so that problems arising will be
kept at a minimum.
The agenda on the opposite page is for a combined hobby
and pet show. You will need the following committees:
ARRANGEMENTS—Locate a site with ample space for
the show. Provide tables and other equipment.
PRIZES AND RIBBONS—Provide ribbons, certificates
(which may be mimeographed), or other awards. Have an
award for every Cub Scout. Provide blue ribbons for first
place, red for second, yellow for third, and white for fourth.
In the pet show, award prizes for the biggest, smallest,
funniest, most beautiful, etc.
JUDGING—If possible, your pet show judges might be a
veterinarian, kennel club member, or pet shop operator;
for hobby exhibits, a hobby shop operator or hobbyist, etc.
RULES—To prepare rules and classifications.
SAFETY AND CLEANUP—See that the animals are safe
and well cared for and that someone with a broom, dust-
pan, mop, and deodorizer is on hand to keep the place clean.
Be sure that the cleanup after the show is thorough.
PURPOSE OF CUB SCOUTING
This month's program helps a Cub Scout by:
• Developing habits and attitudes of good citizen-
ship.
• Encouraging good sportsmanship.
• Fostering a sense of personal achievement and
developing new interests and skills.
• Providing fun and exciting new things to do.
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