Code of Conduct

The Scouts, theparents and the Pack must work together to create a solid scouting program. Thescouting program is an exercise in cooperation between all three entities. Thepack cannot give your son a good program if the support of the parents andvolunteers is lacking. Participation by the parents and Scouts in all eventsand activities leads to a fun filled and robust Scouting program.

Pack 3 has established the following Code of Conduct toprovide Scouts, Parents, and Adult Leaders with a framework of expectations anddisciplinary actions for all members of the Pack. This Code of Conduct willhelp ensure a common language and understanding for behavioral expectations,and consequences, allowing us to create an atmosphere conducive to fun, safety,and the values of Scouting.?

All Cub Scouts

·Have Fun!!

·Always be on time. It is not fair for others tohave to wait for you.

·Ask your parents to notify your Den Leader ifyou will be unable to attend a Den or Pack activity.

·Wear a proper uniform with PRIDE - clean, neat,and complete - to all Scouting events.

·Listen and pay attention.

·In response to the "wolf ears" signal,silently return the sign.

·Respect one another and your leader.  We have a NO tolerance policy for bullying.

·Keep hands and feet to yourselves.

·Use “marching feet” and “inside voice.”

·Don't take anything from anyone else withoutfirst asking permission.

·Show respect for your surroundings, indoors andout, leaving them in as good or better condition than when they were found.

·Leave electronics at home.

·Work on achievements, adventures, adventureelectives and advance in a timely manner.

·Always follow Akela.

·Always DO YOUR BEST!

Parents

·Assist your son in learning the Pack 3 Code ofConduct.

·Work with Den and Pack Leaders as requested toensure all boys in their Den follow the code.

·Act as role models, demonstrating properbehaviors, language, etc.

·Pay attention, and in response to the "wolfears" signal, silently return the sign.

·Parents are responsible for the conduct of theirnon-scout children during Pack and Den activities.  You may be asked to remove disruptivechildren from these events.

·Cub Scouting is a program based on parent (orguardian) and son participation. It is the policy of Pack 3 that a parent or anadult family member accompanies the Scout on all Pack activities, includingPack Meetings. Parents will also be asked to participate in Den levelactivities from time to time.

·No use of alcohol, tobacco products, or illegaldrugs is permitted while at Scout functions.

·Cell phones must remain off or on vibrate at alltimes. If you must respond to a phone call or text please step out of themeeting.

·Volunteer and become involved. When weask for parental assistance, there is a reason.The more active and involved you are, the more you will enjoy the CubScout experience with your child.

·Work with your son on his achievements,adventures and electives.

·Check and respond to your email so your denleaders can do the best job possible for your son.

AdultLeaders

·Treat all Cub Scouts as individuals, respectingtheir unique needs and capabilities.

·Act as a role model, demonstrating properbehaviors, language, etc.

·Wear your uniform at all scouting events. 

·Assume responsibility for the safety, well being,and behavior of your charges at all times.

·Attend all pack events.Notify the Cubmaster in advance if you will be unable to attend an event.

·Take responsibility forkeeping your den up to date on all pack schedules and attendance at packactivities.

·Follow BSA rules regarding discipline and othermatters. 

·Complete all training necessary for yourposition as required by the BSA.

 Respect
??We strive to provide our Scouts witha fun, safe and enjoyable scouting experience. Our Adult Leaders volunteer manyhours of their free time to achieve this goal.
All Adult Leaders should begiven your respect. Directions given by Adult Leaders must be obeyed for thegood of all Scouts. Failure to do so may result in parental notification andpossibly dismissal from that Scouting function. We want all boys to be able toparticipate in activities, but we also want our Cub Scouts to learn that thereare consequences for bad behavior.
Members of Pack 3 are expectedto respect each other. Any behavior that injures, demeans, or offends othermembers of the Pack is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.  Bullying will not be tolerated and must bereported.

Discipline

       Participation in any Scouting activity by aScout, Parent, or Adult Leader, will be conducted in a manner that upholds theprincipals, standards, and ideas of the Boy Scout of America as set forth inthe Cub Scout Promise and Law.
?  Werecognize that for boys to grow to responsible men, they need to be heldaccountable for their actions. Therefore, any Scout who intentionallyparticipates in an activity that has the potential to harm himself or Packmembers, or behaves in a manner that reflects negatively upon Pack 3 or the BoyScouts of America, will be disciplined. Behavior that is cause for disciplinaryaction includes, but is not limited to, the following:
•    Not following the Cubmaster's or Leader's directions.
•    Significantly unsafe actions which may endanger himself orothers.
•    Exploring physical hazards (lakes, creeks, etc.) withoutpermission and supervision.
•    Leaving designated areas without the Cubmaster's orLeader's permission.
•    Use of cursing or foul language.
•    Excessively rowdy, unruly, loud, disrespectful,disobedient, or disruptive behavior.
•    Physical or verbal hazing or harassment of others.
•    Use of any controlled or illegal substance during anyScouting function.

Discipline atDen meetings is at the discretion of the Den Leader(s) in accordance with thefollowing guidelines:
•    Failure to obey a rule will result in a warning followed bytime out or removal from the activity.
•    In cases of harmful or repetitive misbehavior, the parent maybe asked to remove their Scout.
•    At the Den Leader's discretion, parents may be required toattend Den functions with their Scout. (This does not apply to Tiger Scoutswhere parental involvement in all Den and Pack functions is required).
•    Den Leaders have the right to exclude a Scout from theirDen for reasons of conduct. The situation will be reviewed by the Pack Committeeand, in extreme cases, after consultation with the Andaste District Executive,a Scout may be dismissed from the Pack for reasons of misconduct.
•    Den Meetings are for Scouts, their Parents, and AdultLeaders. Attendance by siblings is at the discretion of the Den Leader.

·Corporal punishment of any type is strictlyprohibited during all scouting activities. This includes spanking of any child.

All Scouts, Parents, and Adult Leaders are participants ofPack 3 and are representatives of their community, family, and local ScoutingCouncil. Therefore, all Scouts, Parents, and Adult Leaders are asked to obeythis Code of Conduct as a condition for participation.  We want each Scoutto be responsible for their own behavior, and only when necessary will theprocedure be invoked to send a Scout home from their Den or Pack meeting oractivity.?