
The January 2010 (Power Up!) monthly theme emblem can now be ordered from BSA Supply Group. Each patch is $1.29.

The Simon Kenton Council Buckeye District roundtable packet for January 2010 is now available.
The nice people of the Buckeye District put together a great roundtable packet each month. This one has games, cooking ideas, crafts, songs, skits, ceremonies, and more for the January “Power Up!” theme.
Link (pdf)

The December 2009 Cubcast from BSA National is now available.
Part 1 has ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the January “Power Up!” theme.
Part 2 has information about the 100th anniversary of Scouting celebration.
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The new Baloo’s Bugle is out. Baloo’s Bugle is a great monthly unofficial publication with games, activities, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings. This one covers the January “Power Up!” theme.
For Webelos Scout den meetings, this Bugle also has activities for the Fitness and Scientist Webelos activity badges.
Also inside is a fun article on many ways to recognize Cub Scout leaders.
And Bill Smith, Roundtable Guy, returns with an essay on what Cub Scouting is all about.
Click here (link) to download Baloo’s Bugle in pdf format or here (link) to download it in Word format.
The January (Power Up!) Program Helps pages from BSA National are available (free) for download.
Cub Scout Program Helps is a great resource for crafts, games, activities, and more for pack meetings and activities and Tiger, Wolf, and Bear den meetings.
This one also suggests why you may want to present parent pins with Cub Scout rank badges.
Link (pdf)

The January 2010 Cub Scout Monthly Theme is “Power Up!”
Here is the official BSA theme description:
“Boys explore the science of energy through solar, electrical, and wind power and how this energy is used in their everyday lives. They can explore different ways to conserve energy and protect the world we live in. Work on the Science or Weather belt loop and pin.
Boys can invite friends to join in the pinewood derby and discover the power behind those little cars.
What types of things are powered up by the flip of a switch? A field trip to the local water works or power plant might be part of the den’s monthly plan.
Finish up the month with a real power-packed pack meeting. The boys can power up by being physically fit and working on the Physical Fitness belt loop and pin.” [Bold added]
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