January Trustworthy
The Law of the Month
A Scout Is Trustworthy. How Does “The Great Race” Relate to This Point of the Scout Law?
Being a member of any type of racing team provides an opportunity to
demonstrate trustworthiness. The team members must trust each other to
always be prepared and perform their tasks to the best of their
abilities. They trust that in the event of a loss, the entire team will
demonstrate good sportsmanship toward each other as well as toward the
other team.
February Friendly
The Law of the Month
A Scout Is Friendly. How Does “Friends Near and Far” Relate to This Point of the Scout Law?
A
Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He offers
his friendship to people of all races and nations, and respects the
beliefs and customs of others. “Friends Near and Far” reminds us that we
are part of something bigger than our own community. By living the
Scout Law, we are accepting of the world’s peoples and their values.
March Thrifty
The Law of the Month
A Scout Is Thrifty—How Does “Cubstruction” Relate to This Point of the Scout Law?
Part
of being thrifty is avoiding waste and using resources wisely. It is
important to learn how to conserve and repurpose the many items we use
every day to help our environment as well as use our resources in an
innovative way for fun and adventure.
April Cheerful
The Law of the Month
A Scout Is Cheerful. How Does “Strike Up the Band” Relate to This Point of the Scout Law?
Music
can make us feel many things. One of the best things it makes us feel
is cheerful. As we “Strike Up the Band” this month, we will explore ways
to make people happy using music.
May Kind
The Law of the Month
A Scout Is Kind. How Does “My Animal Friends” Relate to This Point of the Scout Law?
A
Scout knows there is strength in being gentle. It is important to be
kind to all creatures great and small. This month we will explore ways
to be kind to our animal friends.
June Obedient
The Law of the Month
A Scout Is Obedient—How Does “It’s a Hit” Relate to This Point of the Scout Law?
It
is easy to forget how important it is to be obedient to the rules when
one is playing a game and really wanting to win; however, a Cub Scout is
a person who always follows the rules. This month we reinforce how
important it is to be obedient—especially when playing ball with friends.
July Loyal
The Law of the Month
A Scout Is Loyal—How Does “Scout Salute” Relate to This Point of the Scout Law?
A
Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and
nation. Cub Scouts will show their loyalty during this meeting by
participating in several activities such as honoring the American flag,
creating a pack banner, and hearing about loyalty from a guest speaker
or demonstrating loyalty to a team through a pack game.
August Courteous
The Law of the Month
A Scout is Courteous – How does S’More Cub Scout Fun relate to this point of the Scout Law?
Summertime
is a great time to get outside and to have S’more Cub Scout Fun! This
month, enjoy one of the last summer evenings at a pack campfire. Cub
Scouts can experience fun activities before the campfire, a campfire
full of songs, skits, awards and great memories. At the campfire, the
Cub Scouts will treat each other with politeness because they know that
is how they want to be treated.
September Clean
The Law of the Month
A Scout Is Clean—How Does “Cubservation” Relate to This Point of the Scout Law?
Everything
we do impacts the world around us. When a Scout lives the “A Scout is
clean” point of the Scout Law, he is choosing to make sure the legacy he
leaves is a positive one. He makes moral choices, and through an active
lifestyle he keeps his body healthy. He also is conscious of the impact
he can have on nature and the responsibility he has to keep the world
clean for those who come behind him.
October Brave
The Law of the Month
A Scout Is Brave—How Does “Super Cub!” Relate to This Point of the Scout Law?
Superheroes
are known for facing danger even when they are afraid. A Scout, like a
superhero, has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if
others laugh at him or threaten him.
November Helpful
The Law of the Month
A Scout Is Helpful—How Does “Cubs in Action” Relate to This Point of the Scout Law?
It
is never too early in our lives to begin helping other people. Scouting
has promoted being helpful to others since it began in 1907 in England.
Being helpful to others is what William D. Boyce experienced one foggy
night in London, when a Scout helped him find his way. Boyce was so
impressed that the Scout helped him and refused a reward that he
incorporated the Scouting program in America in 1910.
Our Cub Scouts find active ways to help others in their neighborhoods
and spread the goodwill of Scouting. By teaching and living the Scout
slogan to Do a Good Turn Daily, we are keeping the third point of the Scout Law: A Scout is helpful.
December Reverent
The Law of the Month
How Does “Winter Wonderland” Relate to This Point of the Scout Law?
As
winter comes, it brings with it a wonderland of snow, peace, beauty,
and holidays. All of us come from different backgrounds and celebrate
many traditions; each of our traditions gives us an identity and a sense
of belonging. When we share those traditions and accept others’
traditions, we expand our circle so everyone feels like they belong.
Whether we celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or none of these,
sharing valued traditions and holding true to what they stand for will
help us understand others. But no matter who we are or how we celebrate,
we are all part of a great organization that has taught us to show
reverence for others and their beliefs.