Why Join Pack 1220?
- 1 Pack meeting each month
- 2-3 den activities each month
- Pinewood Derby
- Raingutter Regatta
- Christmas Parade
- Community /School Service Projects
- Lots of field trips
- Swim Party / Family Picnic
- Spring and Fall Family Camping Trips
- Local Sporting Events
- A LOT OF FUN!
JOINING REQUIREMENTS FOR PACK 1220
Youth (cub scout) candidate must:
- Be in the Kindergarten through fifth grade and between 5 and 10 years old. It is NOT a requirement that your child attend any particular school or live in any particular city or neighborhood.
- Be part of a den with a den leader forming to receive him and other kids, or is joining an existing den which is willing to add him as a member.
- Pay the fees to Pack 1220.
For a child to officially join Pack 1220, we determine that the child will be part of a den being formed to receive him and other kids, or that the child is joining an existing den which is willing to add him as a member. If there is no designated den, Pack 1220 will still accept a youth membership application pending the formation of a new den of in the same grade level. In order for their children to join, one parent or legal guardian must (1) complete the official youth application form and (2) submit payment to Pack 1220 for the fees listed at the time of joining. The youth application form can be secured from the pack committee, (see Pack 1220 Leaders page) or can be downloaded online at: Youth Application Form.
Parents
Our basic rule is that if your child joins Pack 1220, so do you. Except for den leaders, parents of youth members are not required to submit an application nor pay any annual fee to participate in pack activities with their kids. Without solid parental participation, dens cannot function and Pack 1220 cannot provide a quality program to the youth. It is in large part due to parental support and encouragement that our youth members advance in Scouting and realize their full potential.
Den Leaders and Adult Scouters
Male and female adults over the age of 21 can join Pack 1220 and the Boy Scouts of America as an adult Scouter (den leader, den assistant, committee members, etc.) provided that his or her application is accepted by the Pack Committee and approved by the Boy Scouts of America. NOTE: All registered adult volunteers are now required to complete the online Youth Protection training even before submitting the application referred to next – the certificate of completing this online Youth Protection training has to be printed out and attached to the application.
There is a $42 registration fee for adults (paid by Pack 1220). Adult leader candidates must provide their social security numbers and submit to background checks which include searches for criminal convictions. The Boy Scouts of America will deny membership to adults with criminal convictions involving drugs, sex crimes, or violence. Den Leaders and other Adult Scouters receive Scouting Magazine as part of their registration. Registered adult leaders are also eligible to participate in online and live Scouting training programs.
Dues AND FEES* (2022 Recharter)
Pack 1220 dues for New Scouts for October 2022 – December 2022 are: $67.50
Where are your dues going? Scouting cost is broken down into 3 categories:
- $50 for National Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Yearly Registration Fee.
- $17.50 for Pack 1220 Dues
Dues AND FEES* (2023 Recharter)
Pack 1220 dues for New Scouts are: $170
Where are your dues going? Scouting cost is broken down into 3 categories:
- $75 for National Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Yearly Registration Fee.
- $70 for Pack 1220 Dues
- $25 New member Fee (First Year Scouts Only!)
Pack 1220 dues for returning Scouts are: $145
- $75 for National Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Yearly Registration Fee.
- $70 for Pack 1220 Dues
The general pack fund covers the cost of each Scout’s awards, pins, belt loops, and other costs.
Check made payable to Pack 1220 can be turned in at the pack meeting, or your may contact Pack Chairman (chair@pack1220.org) to make other arrangements. All dues are due NO later than the first Pack meeting in October.
*IMPORTANT NOTE ON SCHOLARSHIPS:
Pack 1220 wants every child to experience the fun of Cub Scouting. Although the cost of joining Cub Scouting is not very expensive, if there is any financial difficulty with the joining fees, or with the cost of things like the uniform, patches or handbook, please contact Committee Chairman or Cubmaster (see the Pack 1220 Leaders) to confidentially discuss the availability of Pack funds. It is the express policy of Pack 1220 that no child will be denied the benefits of Cub Scouting simply because of financial reasons.
THINGS YOUR CHILD NEEDS RIGHT AWAY
Once your child is registered in the Pack and his den is formed, the den leader will get up with the den parents to work out the den meeting schedules. Once this is done, your child will need to obtain a Cub Scout uniform. The Cub Scout uniform is worn at den meetings and Pack meetings, and other official scouting functions. See Scouting Uniforms
Uniform supplies may be obtained at the Bobby Lyle Billy Gamble Scout Shop in Fairview located at 5600 US Highway 75 South, Fairview, TX. 75069. Their hours are: Mon. – Sat. (9:00 – 6:00); Thurs (9:00 – 8:00). Phone 972-359-9992. You can also buy all of these things online at the BSA Online Store.