Pack 97 Bylaws

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Uniforms

Cub Scouts and Pack 97 is a uniformed organization. As such we require our scouts to wear the complete uniform.

Uniform Classes

Class A - The full uniform.  This includes BSA hat, shirt, neckerchief and slide (bolo for adults), and navy blue shorts, or pants, for Tigers, Wolves, and Bears or Olive Green for Webelos (but not denim) and socks. Shoes - Leather or canvas, neat and clean. Base patches (den number, etc.) and any other awards received are required to be affixed to the uniform shirt per BSA guidelines.

Class B - The minimum uniform.  Same as Class A except unofficial pants/shorts/skirt and unofficial socks – with the same colors, but not denim. Pants/shorts/skirt are expected to be clean and neat.  Shoes - same as Class A.

Class C - The official Pack 97 T-Shirt or Sweatshirt and clean and neat pants/shorts/skirt, appropriate shoes for the weather and activity.  This class uniform is intended for sporting events, camp outs, or other activities where scouts are expected to become very dirty.

If the purchase of the minimum uniform is a financial burden, the affected parent should discuss the matter with their boy's Den Leader or Cub Master to determine the options available to allow the boy to meet his minimum uniform requirements without causing undue hardship to the family.

A new Cub Scout will be expected to have the minimum uniform within 4 den meetings of joining Pack 97.

The minimum uniform is required during camping activities to participate in Saturday evening activities, dinner through lights-out.

All leaders are required to wear the full uniform appropriate for their position. All pack committee members are encouraged to wear the full uniform.

Cub Scouts and leaders are required to wear their uniform when traveling to, or participating in, any organized scout function, unless it is of a nature where the uniform could become soiled or damaged or is otherwise deemed unnecessary. In such cases the Cubmaster or Den Leader will dictate the appropriate attire. When in doubt, wear your uniform.

Recognition badges should be affixed to the uniform according to BSA uniform guidelines within 2 weeks of receipt in order to maintain the required uniform standards.

Den leaders are expected to inspect each of his den scouts’ uniforms at each meeting and provide feedback where appropriate to ensure consistent uniform presentation.

The standard uniform for scouting activities shall be Class A or B unless otherwise instructed by the Cubmaster or Den Leader.