Outgoing CubMaster Suggestions
jmori...@my-deja.com
Any suggestions on special ceremonies for an outgoing Cubmaster? I can
find suggestions for about everything else. This man has been in
Scouting for ever and I would really like to do something special for
him. I've seen the standard awards in the Scouting Catalog but I would
like the Scouts to contribute to the award in some way. Any ideas on
what do give and how to do it?
Thanks
JM
Assistant CubMaster
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Stephen M. Henning
>Any suggestions on special ceremonies for an outgoing Cubmaster? I can
>find suggestions for about everything else. This man has been in
>Scouting for ever and I would really like to do something special for
>him. I've seen the standard awards in the Scouting Catalog but I would
>like the Scouts to contribute to the award in some way. Any ideas on
>what do give and how to do it?
What I have seen that works very well is a tribute dinner with people
from the past invited to make tributes. In one case the cubmaster had
served for 50 years. He was recognized by all civic local associations,
and many of his former Cub Scouts came back to make tributes. It takes
some planning and organization, but it is worth it. It is much easier
to do in a small town or other area with a fairly stable populace.
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Thom Batchelder
had stayed in Scouting and earned the rank of Eagle to come give
testimonials.
jmori...@my-deja.com wrote:
> Hello Fellow Scouters,
>
> Any suggestions on special ceremonies for an outgoing Cubmaster? I can
> find suggestions for about everything else. This man has been in
> Scouting for ever and I would really like to do something special for
> him. I've seen the standard awards in the Scouting Catalog but I would
> like the Scouts to contribute to the award in some way. Any ideas on
> what do give and how to do it?
>
MCCET
(giant sized gift certificate signed by all pack members) and a
walnut stock plague from the catalog with a inserrt for a Cubmaster
shoulder patch
Engrave the brass plaque
Bill Scouter
Our Cubmaster and Dedicated Scout Leader
19xx-2000
"Thanks Bill"
Pack XXX
then have a "retirement Cake & Cookies" thing.
MC
past many titles Now just a practicing Owl
Ross MacRae
Sounds corny but by gosh, it's entertaining and very personal and it works!
As for a memento, try to do better than the BSA-catalog plaques - the BSA
does have some very nice high-end porcelain pieces that would make a
lifelong impression, or you can go to one of the better trophy shops in your
area and ask for their suggestion for something breathtaking (no
bowling-trophies, but the sort of award you'd give the CEO of the biggest
employer in your area).
"Stephen M. Henning" <pig...@aol.com> wrote in message
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> jmori...@my-deja.com wrote:
>
> >Any suggestions on special ceremonies for an outgoing Cubmaster? I can
> >find suggestions for about everything else. This man has been in
> >Scouting for ever and I would really like to do something special for
> >him. I've seen the standard awards in the Scouting Catalog but I would
> >like the Scouts to contribute to the award in some way. Any ideas on
> >what do give and how to do it?
>
j...@cray.com
my son with nothing special done. I have my successor selected and will
be passing the role on in May, so will still be around until the next
Blue-Gold when our Webelos bridge.
Kind of like when your kids ask you what you want for a gift and you
say, "just behave!" I just want the Pack to go on.
So I'd see how the Cub Master feels about such things, whether they
really want something, just says aw, shucks don't do anything, or would
really rather not have anything special done.
Jim
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Rick O'Quinn
Webelos Den, I really didn't expect anyone to do anything, and if they
did, I figured it would be a plaque or some such. Instead, one of the
parents I had worked closely with wrote a very nice, short statement
that he read and printed in the Pack newsletter, and a number of the
parents/leaders chipped in and presented me with a very nice pocket
watch. I have since seen it in stores and know that it did not cost them
a fortune (which is good because otherwise I would feel guilty), but it
is one of my most prized possessions. I would have never bought
something like that myself, but I love it and only wear it on special
occasions. I always wear it to Pack meetings, and all the kids love to
check the time on it. Plaques are nice, but they just hang on a wall.
Get him something that will make him remember all those special Scouting
moments every time he uses it.
Pack 151
Flowery Branch GA
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jmori...@my-deja.com
I know what your saying. We have a lot of parents in our Pack that feel
the way you do. However, we feel that it's required to do all adult
award presentations FOR THE BOYS. They are the ones who are watching
everything we do. Every adult volunteer gets an award of some sort,
even if they don't want it and even if it makes them feel
uncomfortable. As we say, when you join Scouts you leave your
inhibitions at the door. Frankly, I think the boys like to see the
adults put on the spot.
Just my opinion, of course.
Comments, anyone????
Jim M
In article <8uc0bt$r9u$1...@nnrp1.deja.com>,
j.lance wilkinson, (814) 865-1818
>>I agree - "Bill Cubmaster, THIS IS YOUR LIFE!"
>>Sounds corny but by gosh, it's entertaining and very personal and it works!
>>
>>As for a memento, try to do better than the BSA-catalog plaques - the BSA
>>does have some very nice high-end porcelain pieces that would make a
>>lifelong impression, or you can go to one of the better trophy shops in your
>>area and ask for their suggestion for something breathtaking (no
>>bowling-trophies, but the sort of award you'd give the CEO of the biggest
>>employer in your area).
Over my 6 years in the pack, the last 3 as Cubmaster, the leadership
had learned on more than one occasion that I would wax nostalgic over
my years as a cub scout, back when there were no Tigers, Wolf/2nd
Grade, Bear/3rd Grade, Lion-Webelos/4th Grade. Beenie-style uniform
hat in blue with yellow piping, etc.
At our Blue & Gold in February, with everyone knowing I would be
retiring at the April pack meeting, the pack leadership waited until
after the District's representative had presented me with my
Cubmaster's square knot emblem and certificate.
They then brought a mist to my eyes by presenting me with a "good
turn" plaque which was clearly circa those mid-1960's years when I'd
been a cub scout. One of the leaders (who collected scouting
memorabilia and thus knew its potential value) had found it in a yard
sale.
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one BSA plaque (with a unit certificate) and one custom made plaque. Even
though they were given in the same spirit, the custom made plaque meant much
more to me because it took a little more thought and effort. However, by
far the best send-away I got was from my first pack. My daughter had been
born just after I assumed the CM position and grew up over the next two
years with the Pack. She could often be found running up to me at the
meetings, and I would scoop her up onto my hip and continue on as if nothing
happened. We had a grand time in that unit (because of the very involved
parents, BTW)! When I got ready to leave, they called me forward ... with
my daughter on my hip ... to give me a framed photo of a certain CM in full
summer shorts uniform with ... his daughter on his hip!
In the packs that I was a CM for, I always tried to use the B&G for two
things: (1) a birthday BASH for Scouts, and (2) recognition of the parents.
We gave out everything from plaques to "Extra-Miler" certificates for every
involved parent. This was the one occasion where the boys would sit back,
and receive only entertainment (no boy awards) because the parents would
also be the ones who put on the skits, shows, songs, etc.
I really like the idea of a tribute dinner, too. Just reading the responses
here brought a certain mist to my eyes.
BTW, I still have my blue cap with yellow piping ... Mom saved it and later
gave it to me! It is right there with my boyhood leatherette Indian
loin-cloth and my adult leatherette Indian vest!
Thanks for letting me reminisce.
YiS
Pat Klever
Ed S
beautiful ceremony was conducted by the boys in his former troop. They
each lit a candle as they recounted the scout law. After all the
candles were lit one young scout extinguished all of the candles and
said in a clear voice and just loud enough to hear, "You have brought
light to our world, do you see how dark it gets without your leadership
and guidance" There was some sobbing going on after that and some of it
was me.
Any variation of that would work I would think....
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jmori...@my-deja.com
To keep this thread alive I thought I would share what direction I'm
going with the award and presentation and see if I can get comments on
improving it.
This presentation would happen at the Blue and Gold dinner. The
Outgoing Cubmaster would have already left the Pack at the previous
cross over meeting. I would invite him, his wife and family as guests
to the Blue and Gold banquet.
For the award I thought about making a small wood base with a brass
plate that says "thank you for affecting the lives of so many young
lives etc.." with the date and Pack number.
Then each den would present him with a small piece of wood that has one
word carved in it. Each word would be carefully picked to represent a
Scouting value (ie Fitness, Honesty, God, Country). We will have six
dens left after cross over so I have 6 words to come up with. The Dens
would present the object and salute the CubMaster. Perhaps saying
something about the word on the object they gave him.
As the objects are collected they stack together and finally make a
totem pole that fits on the base mentioned above. The end results is an
award that was custom made yet represents the values in Scouting.
The entire presentation would take 15 to 20 minutes.
Comments??
JM
Samuel Jahaza Howard
Having sat through quite a number of awards presentations as a student at
a Private High School, and as a University Student (we singing types get
to go to all sorts of these things) it better be darn interesting if it's
going to last that long. I get bored when award presentations are that
long, and I hope that I have a better attention span than the average Cub
Scout!
Here's an idea for wording though:
1. I, [name], promise
-what is a promise
-what does it mean that you promise to do something
2. to do my best
-what does doing ones best mean
-you get the idea
3. to do my duty
4. to God
5. and My Country
6. and to obey the Law of the Pack.
(Hope I got that right, Cub Scouts was a long time ago, or at least so it
seems now.)
Sam Howard