​The Pack

​Your child is a member of Pack 89, which is part of the Coyote  District within the Alamo Area Council.  Alamo Area Council encompasses Bexar and twelve surrounding counties.  The Pack is made up of several Dens, which are groups of boys and groups of girls, usually in the same grade. Each Den has a specific numeral attached to it. Collectively, we are Cub Scouts, and are members of the National organization, the Scouts BSA.

All Packs have a Chartered Organization which acts as a sponsor.  It is their obligation to provide us with a meeting place and offer support as needed. It is our responsibility to consider how our actions as a Pack reflect upon the Charter Organization. We are also expected to offer our time and energy to the Charter Organization on occasion for service projects.

The Pack is run by the registered BSA Adult Leaders of the Pack who make up the Pack Committee, which includes a Committee Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Outdoor coordinators, Awards coordinators, Den leaders, Assistant Den Leaders, and others. All parents of a Cub Scout in Pack 89 are welcomed and encouraged to become a Committee Member. Our committee meetings are usually held the second Sunday of each month at 2:00 PM, and are open to all parents of Scouts in Pack 89. 

Den meetings are held about once monthly on a day and location determined by your Den Leader and families.

Pack meetings are help on Mondays at Timberwood Park Elementary School at 6:30 PM.  Please visit our Events & Outings page for the scheduled Pack Meeting dates.

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​Meetings

Den Meetings

Lots of Cub Scouting happens in the den. Please remember that your child’s Den Leader is a volunteer putting forth his or her time and effort to help your scout ‘do their best’ to earn their badges, participate in the fun, and gain all the positive values that the Cub Scout program offers. Please assist them in the following ways.

• Be on time. Your den leaders have lots of activities planned, and it is important to have the whole group together to begin the evening’s fun and projects.
• Pick up your child from den meetings on time. Your den leader has places to go and kids that they have to put to bed, too. Better yet, ask your den leader if they could use an extra pair of hands that night and stay. Not only will your help be appreciated, but also you can see what your child is working on.*Lion and Tiger Cubs must have an Adult Partner with them at all meetings, trips, etc. Enjoy the time together!
• Pay your den dues promptly. Your den leader or other parents will be purchasing various items for craft projects, supplies, snacks, etc., and it sure helps to have the money ‘on hand’. Also, please make sure your child has their handbook and anything else they need for the meeting before leaving the house.
• Be an active parent. Everybody has some special abilities and ‘know how’ that can be of great help in matters relating to Cub Scouts. Please make sure you have completed the Parent Talent Survey Sheet and return it to your leader. In addition to the kids learning new skills from you, you will have a good time helping them.​

Pack Meetings

Whereas at Den meetings the scouts might do activities towards earning rank badges and awards, the monthly Pack meeting is where these awards are presented. It is an important part of the program as it allows the scouts to receive their recognition in front of the group as a whole, inspires the younger scouts to strive towards achieving future ranks, and brings everybody together for the big night!

At Pack meetings, the Cubmaster will ‘do his/her best’ to make sure that each Den has a chance to display that special craft they made, song they learned, skit they’ve rehearsed, or interesting place they visited. In addition, there might be a drawing, advancement ceremony, or other themed event planned for the evening.

Please observe the followings guidelines in regards to Pack meetings. 

Please accompany your child to the Pack meeting. Pack meetings are a family event - brothers, sisters, grandparents, but most of all, YOU! We require you there not only to help keep order at the meeting (things can get a bit rowdy), but also because in Scouting many awards are presented to the parent who then presents it to the Scout. Cub Scouts is a family program. 

Please arrive to Pack meetings on time.  Plan on arriving at least fifteen minutes early to confer with your scout’s Den leader about upcoming things, chat with friends, etc., as the meeting needs to begin on time. If your scout is helping out as a member of a flag ceremony, or assisting with other Pack meeting activities, it is imperative to have them there early. Thank you. 

If your scout has a uniform, the Pack meeting is definitely the place to wear it.  Shirts tucked in - looking sharp! 

Most of all, we hope to make Pack meetings entertaining, enriching, and FUN!!! ​

Dues & FundRaising

Pack 89 and B.S.A. Dues
Throughout the Scout year, your Den leader or Pack Treasurer will be collecting money for various Pack functions and activities.  These will be addressed in the monthly reports that will be handed out at Pack Meetings. The Pack maintains a separate bank account with records being kept by the Pack Treasurer. The following is a reminder of what two fees are required for your scout’s involvement in the Pack. 

Pack 89 Dues
Pack dues are collected annually, during recharter time.  This fee goes towards the cost of your child’s Pinewood Derby car, Summertime Activity, registration fees for the annual pack recharter, insurance,  and the many awards that will be presented to him throughout the year. The advancement package at the end of the year (hat, neckerchief, and slide). The deadline for this is the October Pack meeting. If the dues cause a financial hardship, please contact the Committee Chair for scholarship information.

Den Level Fees  
Den level finances are the sole responsibility of the individual Dens. These fees help to cover the cost of items used at the Den meetings. The pack will also have funds available for the dens to use based on previous fundraisers and pack dues. It is encouraged to have your Scout ‘pay their own way’ by working at home for the dues required at the Den meetings.