Post by cubmaster on Jan 15, 2013 1:44:49 GMT -5
The Journey to Excellence Unit Award recognizes Cub Scout packs that meet certain standards of excellence during the program year. The award is earned by fulfilling certain requirements by the time the unit completes its annual rechartering process. The requirements are set each year nationally. Each Cub Scout and adult belonging to a unit that earns the award can wear the Journey to Excellence patch on their uniform.
RECENT REQUIREMENTS
Fulfill six of the following ten requirements:
TRAINING
The Cubmaster, and at least 50 percent of den leaders and Webelos den leaders will complete Fast Start Training and basic training for their current position.
TWO-DEEP LEADERSHIP
Commit to have one or more registered, trained, and active assistant Cubmasters.
One registered adult is assigned responsibility for Youth Protection training.
PACK MEETINGS
Commit to hold a minimum of nine pack meetings a year, and the pack will earn the National Summertime Pack Award.
TIGER CUBS
Commit to have one or more Tiger Cub dens in our pack.
SERVICE PROJECTS
Commit to conduct a service project annually, preferably for the chartered organization or the community.
Enter the number of hours of community service performed by your youth members last year.
ADVANCEMENT
Seventy percent or more of your Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts will advance a rank, or you will have a 10 percent increase over a year ago. Approved rank advancements for this recognition include Bobcat, Wolf Cub Scout, Bear Cub Scout, Webelos Scout, and Arrow of Light.
State the number of Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts at the beginning of the current pack charter year.
Commit the number of these Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts who will advance rank during the pack charter year.
Commit the percentage of these Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts who will advance a rank during the pack charter year, or state the percentage increase over a year ago.
BOYS' LIFE MAGAZINE
Commit that fifty percent or more of your Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts will subscribe to Boys' Life magazine or you will have a 10 percent increase over a year ago.
State the number of Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts subscribing at the beginning of the current pack charter year.
Commit the number of Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts subscribing at the beginning of the next pack charter year.
Commit the percentage increase in subscriptions over a year ago, or commit the percentage of Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts who will subscribe at the beginning of the next charter year.
MEMBERSHIP
Commit to renew your charter with an equal or greater number of youth registered over a year ago.
State the number of youth registered at the beginning of the current charter year
Commit the number of youth who will register at the beginning of the next charter year.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Commit that Cub Scout pack will participate in one or more of the following experiences: Cub Scout day camp, resident camp, family camp, Webelos den overnighter(s), and/or other activities conducted or approved by the local council.
ON-TIME CHARTER RENEWAL
Commit that your Pack will complete its charter renewal before its current charter expires.