Did you know that there have been changes to the Cub Scouts
about every 10 years since the program was introduced? In 1930, the Cub Scout
program started with 9 year-old Wolves, 10 year-old Bears, and 11 year-old
Lions. Women were only allowed to serve as “Den Mothers” and the Cub Promise
included the phrase “to be square.” In the 1940’s, we changed ages, allowing 8
year-olds to join. In the 1950’s, the Webelos rank was added (for Wolf, Bear,
Lion, and Scout), as was the pinewood derby. In the 1960’s, the
Lion rank disappeared and was replaced by a new Webelos program. The 1970’s
added the Arrow of Light rank. The 1980’s added the Tiger Cubs, drastically
changed the Bear rank, and introduced knots for the leaders. In the 1990’s the
Academic and Sports Belt Loop Program was added. The 2000’s brought the latest
batch of changes introducing the books that we use now in Cubs.
So what is my point? Change is a regular thing in an
evolving world. Our cubs don’t enjoy doing the same things that cubs did 85
years ago when the program was introduced. They don’t even do the same things
that they did 10 years ago when I started as a leader. We need to stay relevant
and get the boys doing things in scouting, so that they can learn the “values
and stuff” that will help them develop into good men.
I plan to highlight parts of the changes each month in my
Cub Corner. This is going to be a fun new adventure for all of us. Let’s get on
board!
Upcoming Events
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11/13/14 Roundtable @ 12242 S 2700 W
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11/21/14 Holiday Auction
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12/11/14 Roundtable @ 12242 S 2700 W – Cookie
Exchange
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1/8/2015 Roundtable @
12345 S 2700 W – Blue and Gold (Dinner Provided)
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