Pack 254 is chartered through St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Plano, Texas.  Pack 254 is a member of the Great Plains District, Circle 10 Council, and the Boy Scouts of America.  Cub Scouts is a part of Boy Scouts, which boys will graduate into during their fifth grade year.  Neither boys, nor their  parents, need to be Catholic to join Pack 254; we are open to everyone who shares the ideals of Cub Scouting.

PACK LEADERS

Every boy deserves a trained leader.  Boy Scouts of America believes this and so does Pack 254.  The pack has a training coordinator to oversee that all adults are up-to-date on their training.  Every adult leader in Pack 254 undergoes position-specific training from the Great Plains District.  Some adults also complete additional Cub Scout training in things such as camping, swimming, and first aid.  In addition to leader-specific Cub Scout training, all adult leaders are required to complete the annual St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Safe Environment Training, including background checks.

The Boy Scouts of America has adopted a number of policies aimed at eliminating opportunities for abuse within the Scouting program.  Some of these policies include two-deep leadership, no one-on-one contact, respect of privacy, and prohibiting hazing.

PACK MEETINGS

Pack meetings are held once per month beginning in August and running through May.  Meetings are usually on the fourth Friday of the month at 7:30pm lasting about one hour and fifteen minutes.  Den meetings are usually held 2 times per month on Friday evenings at 6:30, lasting one hour.  We hold den and pack meetings at facilities provided by St. Elizabeth with access to tables, chairs, restrooms, and other amenities.

COST

Pack 254 knows activities for your children can be expensive.  That’s why we try to keep costs low for all families. Pack dues are $25.00 which includes the yearly $15 BSA fee and $10 for a Pack t-shirt.  Optionally, you may chose to receive Boy’s Life Magazine for only $12.00. 

Class A Uniforms (the blue or tan uniform, depending on grade) may be purchased at the Scout Shop in Fairview or online.  First year cost is approximately $65 (shirt, required patches, neckerchief, neckerchief slide and handbook) and $20 each additional year (new year’s handbook, neckerchief and neckerchief slide).  A pack t-shirt (class B uniform) is offered for purchase each year.  Additional official BSA uniform items (pants/shorts, hat, socks, etc.) may be purchased at the parent’s discretion.

The pack pays for all awards, patches, and recognition the boys earn.  Minimal costs occur throughout the year and for summer activities.  At this time, we do not charge den dues.