Why a Webelos-to-Scout Plan?
The Webelos-to-Scout plan is a cooperative effort between the pack and troop
that results in increased transition of Webelos Scouts to Boy Scouting. It
gives Webelos Scouts and their families an awareness of the troop program,
troop leadership, advancement, and an appreciation of troop organization and
relationships. Studies have shown that when the plan is used, a high
percentage of Webelos Scouts move into the troop easily and eagerly.
Leaders
in the Webelos-to-Scout Plan
Each of the leaders in the plan has an important role to play to attract
Webelos Scouts into the troop. Key leaders in the plan are the
How the
Webelos-to-Scout Plan Helps Boys
The Webelos Scouting introduces the Webelos Scout to Boy Scout skills and
future advancement experiences. He sees boy leadership at work in the troop
and senses his own potential as a junior leader. He becomes more confident
and enthusiastic about the patrol method, district camporees, summer camp,
and perhaps even a national jamboree. In short, the boy's desire for troop
membership is the result of this gradual change in appetite for
troop-oriented activities.
How the
Webelos-to-Scout Plan Helps Leaders
For the troop leader, it means more boys-boys already trained in the Boy
Scout joining requirements, and boys whose families have been supporting
them in pack activities.
For the Webelos den leader, it means fulfillment. It means direct help in
advancement and on Webelos overnighters, as well as a pleasant association
with the Boy Scout troop. The time spent with a boy is productive as seen in
the boy's desire to continue in Scouting.
To the Cubmaster it means assurance of stable Webelos dens, more
graduations, better ceremonies, easy access to den chiefs, and pack meetings
that feature lively and participating Webelos dens and Boy Scout troop
guests.
Putting the
Webelos-to-Scout Plan to Work
With the help of the unit commissioner, make a list of nearby troops with
leaders' names, addresses, and phone numbers. The unit commissioner can help
bring together the Webelos den leader, Cubmaster, and Scoutmaster for their
first meeting. If a commissioner is not available, either the Cubmaster,
Webelos den leader coach, or the Webelos den leader will need to take the
initiative to get things going.
The purpose of this first meeting is to get acquainted, define
responsibilities in the Webelos-to-Scout plan, discuss leadership needs, and
make plans to recruit the necessary leaders. It is also a time to talk about
opportunities for joint Webelos den-troop activities.
Develop a plan for regular communication between key leaders in the
Webelos-to-Scout plan, to keep everyone informed of graduations, joint
activities, needs, and opportunities.
Set up a tentative calendar of joint Webelos den-troop activities for
fifth grade Webelos Scouts. Hold the Webelos annual program planning
meeting, incorporating the joint activities in the annual plan. Share the
Webelos-to-Scout plan with the chartered organization representative and
chartered organization and let them know how they can help. Details of the
plan can be found in the Webelos-to-Scout Plan pamphlet.
Another
World-Wide-Web Resource
Webelos-To-Scout Cross-over Ceremonies - Every Webelos Scout
should be recognized with a graduation ceremony before leaving the pack and
entering a troop. This page includes 14 excellent ceremonies designed to
send your Webelos Scouts down the Boy Scouting trail in style!
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