Resources

Scouting Links

• Troop 39 - Matthews, NC    Our "big brother" troop at Matthews United Methodist Church
• Boy Scouts of America
• National Scouting Museum
• Mecklenburg County Council
• Mecklenburg County Council Training    The source for all leader training in the Council
• Etowah District
• Cub Scout Roundtable
• Wood Badge Training   The most advanced training available for Scout Leaders
• Order of the Arrow - Catawba Lodge     Good site for camping and hiking ideas
• U.S. Scouting Service Project
• Directions to Belk Scout Camp in Midland, NC
• Map of Belk Scout Camp

Documents & Forms

• Advancement Guidelines
• Emergency Preparedness Award
• Outdoor Activity Award
• Leave No Trace Award
• Cub Scout specific Resources, Forms and Applications
• BSA Forms from the National Council      This is the official site for the latest BSA forms
• BSA Medical Form
• Guide to Safe Scouting Downloadable PDF
• Guide to Safe Scouting Read Online with Hotlinks
• BSA Tour Permit
• Expense Reimbursement Form      Use this when requesting expense reimbursements
• Advancement Form      Use this when submitting advancement requests (or use the Tracker sheets)
• Den Recognition Reports 2010 Sports Belt Loops and Pins
• Den Recognition Reports 2010 Academic Belt Loops and Pins
• Den Recognition Reports 2010 Sports Belt Loops and Pins (BLANK)   Use this form for awards not found on the other form.
• Den Recognition Reports 2010 Academic Belt Loops and Pins (BLANK)   Use this form for awards not found on the other form.
• Pack 214 Academics and Sports Program & Policies
• BSA Cub Scout World Conservation Award Application
• BSA Emergency Preparedness Application
• Duty Roster Template

Leader Resources

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• New Parent's Orientation Guide
• Boy Scout Trail
• Webelos Program Helps
• Webelos II Schedule of Activities
• Webelos II Conservation Project
• Flag Ceremony
• Flag Ceremony (short)
• Tiger Cub Neckerchief Ceremony
• Cub Scouts Academics and Sports Program
• The Virtual Cub Scout Leaders Handbook
• MacScouter - Scouting Resources Online
• Activity Badge Resources
• Webelos Activity Badge Guide
• Animated Knot Tying
• Scoutorama
• Achievement Tracking Spreadsheets  Use these custom spreadsheets to keep track of your dens advancements
• Arrow of Light Ceremony   (adapted from the MacScouter ceremony)
• Arrow of Light
• Arrow Assembly Instructions
• Pack Handbook Outline   (this has been neglected and is in need of updating - would be a great WoodBadge Ticket)
• The Ceremony Table   (great ceremony resource)
• End of year Campout Den leader Guide 2007
• End of Year Campout Parent Resource 2007
• 2007 Wolf Bear Campout Guide
• Simple Catapult
• National Summertime Pack Award

Camping & Hiking Equipment

Many of these retailers give Scouts a discount - just ask!  (and bring your BSA membership card)

• BSA Online Scout Shop
• Jesse Brown's Outdoor     (across from Southpark Mall)
• Bass Pro Shops     (located at Concord Mills)
• Coleman   (Coleman Outlet Center in Myrtle Beach, SC gives 20% discount to Scouts)
• Campmor
• Dicks Sports     (in Pineville, Matthews and Southpark Mall)
• Sports Authority
• L.L.Bean
• REI    (Carolina Place Mall in Pineville)
• Great Outdoor Provision Company   (in the Park Road Shopping Center)
• Cabela's

Miscellaneous

• John Street Graphics       Our pack t-shirt provider in Matthews, NC
• Display Cabinets    Very nice hinged display cases for all your scouting memorabilia
• Matthews Alive!      The big Labor Day festival in downtown Matthews and one of our annual fundraising events
• City of Matthews, NC     The Matthews, NC homepage
• Matthews Alterations     Patch Sewing $8 for complete boy's uniform, $10 for adults, individual patches will also be sewn.  Located in Sycamore Commons next to McAlister's Deli.  704-847-0236

Pack 214 - Etowah District - Mecklenburg Council

Matthews United Methodist Church

801 South Trade Street

Matthews, NC  28105