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Cub Scout Pack 29
(Ridgeley, West Virginia)
 
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Bobcat Badge


     All boys must first earn the Bobcat Badge.  It signifies that they know the basics of scouting.  The following eight requirements must be completed.


1. LEARN AND SAY THE CUB SCOUT PROMISE
"I ____(name)____ promise to do my best,
to do my duty,
to God and my country,
to help other people,
and to obey the Law of the Pack."
... AND COMPLETE THE HONESTY CHARACTER CONNECTION.
Know: Discuss these questions with your family.
What is a promise? What does it mean to "keep your word?"
What does honesty mean? What does it mean to "do your best?"
Commit: Discuss these questions with your family. Why is a promise important? Why is it important for people to trust you when you give your word? When might it be difficult to keep your word? List examples.
Practice: Discuss with family members why it is important to be trustworthy and honest and how can you do your best to be
honest when you are doing the activities in Cub Scouting.

2. SAY THE LAW OF THE PACK.
TELL WHAT IT MEANS.
"The Cub Scout follows Akela. The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout Grow. The Cub Scout gives goodwill."

3. TELL WHAT "WEBELOS" MEANS.
"WE'll BE LOyal Scouts"

4. SHOW THE CUB SCOUT SIGN.
TELL WHAT IT MEANS. 

    -MAKE THE SIGN WITH YOUR RIGHT HAND. 
    -AND WITH YOUR ARM HELD STRAIGHT UP.

 
BOBCAT TRACK NUMBER FOUR
The two fingers stand for the two parts
of the Cub Scout Promise
"TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE" and "TO OBEY."

They look like a wolves ears ready
to listen to Akela.

Give the Cub Scout sign when you say the
"Cub Scout Promise" and the "Law of the Pack."

When a Cub can give the Cub Scout sign
and tell what it means, he has completed
Bobcat track number 4.


5. SHOW THE CUB SCOUT HANDSHAKE.
TELL WHAT IT MEANS. 
    -HOLD OUT YOUR RIGHT HAND JUST 
        AS YOU ALWAYS DO TO SHAKE HANDS. 
    -PUT YOUR FIRST TWO FINGERS ALONG 
        THE INSIDE OF THE OTHER BOYS WRIST.

BOBCAT TRACK NUMBER FIVE
The Cub handshake means that you "HELP"
and that you "OBEY" the Law of the Pack.

When a boy can shake hands as a Cub Scout
and tell what it means, he has completed
Bobcat track number 5.


6. SAY THE CUB SCOUT MOTTO. A MOTTO IS A RULE.
The MOTTO is: "DO YOUR BEST."

7. SHOW THE CUB SCOUT SALUTE.
TELL WHAT IT MEANS. 
    -SALUTE WITH YOUR RIGHT HAND. 
    -HOLD YOUR FINGERS AS YOU DO FOR THE CUB SCOUT SIGN. 
    -KEEP THE TWO STRAIGHT FINGERS CLOSE TOGETHER. 
    -TOUCH THE TIPS OF THOSE FINGERS TO YOUR CAP. 
    -IF YOU ARE NOT WEARING A CAP, TOUCH YOUR EYEBROW.

BOBCAT TRACK NUMBER SEVEN
A salute is a way to show respect to your leaders. It shows that you look up to them and respect them. We salute the flag to show respect to our country.

When a Cub can give the Cub Scout salute
and tell what it means, he has completed
Bobcat track number 7.


8. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises
in the parent's guide, "How to Protect Your Children
from Child Abuse".