posted Sep 12, 2012, 11:17 PM by Tiger Den
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updated Aug 31, 2013, 11:28 AM by Pack 1928 Cubmaster
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Tiger Parents/Adult Partners:
It is a REQUIREMENT for the adults who volunteer or are your Scout's Adult Partner to complete specific protection training to comply with Boy Scouts of America as well the Catholic Church given our Charter Organization is Prince of Peace Catholic Community.
Boy Scouts of America's YPT (YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING)
Youth Protection Training (YPT) is a 15-minute online training module to
comply with requirements set by Boys Scouts of America that you'll need
to complete.
You
do not have to be a registered member or have a member ID to take Youth
Protection training. To take Youth Protection training go to
MyScouting.org and create an account. From the MyScouting.org portal,
click on E-Learning and take the Youth Protection training.
Upon
completion, please print the certificate of completion to submit to Judy
Lizarraga, Den 2 (Tigers) Den Leader. |
Last, but not least, Prince of Peace Catholic Community is PACK 1928's Charter Organization. As such, the Catholic Church REQUIRES all adults who volunteer or are working with children in any capacity at the Church or Church-sponsored events/organizations to attend/complete VIRTUS Training. There are VIRTUS training dates are year-round.
For VIRTUS training dates/locations:
http://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list.cfm?theme=0
- Select: Galveston-Houston, TX ArchdioceseFor those Adult Partners that have never attended VIRTUS (good for 5 years):
VIRTUS: PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN - 3 hours
(This is the initial VIRTUS training course for those taking VIRTUS training for the first time.)
Please register for the closest date you're able to attend. Please inform your Den Leader when you have done so as well as the date, time and location.
For those Adult Partners who need to update their VIRTUS Training (Requirement for those who took VIRTUS training in 2003, 2004 or 2005)
VIRTUS: KEEPING THE PROMISE ALIVE - 2 hours
Please register for the closest date you're able to attend. Please
inform your Den Leader when you have done so as well as the date, time
and location.
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I'm sure as parents/adult leaders these requirements are good safeguards
to have in place for our kids' safety and protection. If you have not
completed your training requirements, let's all do our part to comply and be properly trained! As the Boy Scouts of America proclaims, "YOUTH Protection Begins with YOU!"
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posted Sep 7, 2012, 4:20 PM by Tiger Den
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updated Apr 2, 2013, 9:18 AM
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As posted by our Cubmaster, Den meetings are
generally on Tuesdays starting at 7pm for all dens. Please check ScoutTrack calendar for the Tigers meeting room. Please check our Pack Calendar for meeting dates as sometimes we don't meet on a given Tuesday if a "Go See It" (field trip) has been planned in lieu of meeting.
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posted Jun 22, 2012, 9:23 AM by Tiger Den
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updated Dec 14, 2015, 12:43 PM by Pack 1928 Cubmaster
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This book is for Tiger Cubs and their adult partners. It covers what your Scout and you need for your scouting year. It tells about the
Tiger Cub program; gives information about dens, leaders, uniforms, and
advancement; and includes ideas for planning a den program. After that are
the advancement activities—achievements and electives. Finally, there
are sections on Cub Scouting's Leave No Trace Awareness Award, the Cub Scout Academics
and Sports program, the BSA Family program, and the Bobcat requirements and
moving into a Wolf Cub Scout den.
The Cub Scout Tiger Cub Handbook (item number 34713) is available
at your local council service center or wherever Scouting merchandise is sold.
Visit www.scoutstuff.org 
to find a list of Scouting retailers near you. |
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