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Deseret Peak District #8
August 2014 Cub Scout Leader Roundtable
September CORE VALUE—Cooperation
September THEME—Under the Big Top
District Cub Scout RT TEAM
Vice Chairman/ADC-Cub Scouting
Michelle Ekins
882-9919
Roundtable Commissioner
Roger Ekins
882-9919
Committee Section
Anita Sacre
435-830-1306
Michelle Brinkerhoff
884-3297
Cubmaster Section
Brendon Hatch
435-578-1243
LaDawn Tracy Gone for the Summer
Larry Derrickson
882-3242
Den Leader Section
Cory Murray
435-830-3275
Koalani Olsen
801-828-7114
Adam Mauchley
435-901-1061
Webelos Section
Derrick Scriven
843-8758
Debby Martin
882-2727
Alicia Chadwick
435-830-9020
District Executive & Council
Council/Jake , DE
1-800-834-3874
Scout Shop
McBeths-Tooele
882-4613
Foothill Shop
801-349-3760
Upcoming Information
 Roundtable-Thursday, Sept. 4, 7:30 PM, TJHS-PAGE 2
 McBeths/Tooele Scout Shop schedule-PAGE 3
 Words of Wisdom-PAGE 2
 Song, Skit, Run Ons & Cheers w/Policy-PAGE 5
 Council Geocaching Activity-PAGE 7
 Leader Specific Training-PAGE 9
 Webelos Leader Outdoor Training-PAGE 8
 College of Cub Scouting (previous Pow Wow)-PAGE 3
Core Value/Theme: Cooperation/Under the Big Top
Cooperation is being helpful and working together with others toward a
common goal. Cooperation is the key element in teamwork. At the circus,
all of the workers must work together to put on a safe and exciting show.
They must cooperate. Just as the circus workers work together, Cub
Scouts will work together this month to create their show, “Under the Big
Top.”
Scout Law equivalents to Cooperation are Helpful, Courteous and
Friendly. A Scout cares about other people. He willingly volunteers to help
without expecting payment or reward. A Scout looks for the bright side of
life. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others
happy. A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He offers
his friendship to people of all races and nations, and respects them even if
their beliefs and customs are different from his own.
Music Academic Belt Loop & Pin —page 6
Utah State Fair Patch —page 6
Did You Know? The aims of Scouting are character development, citizenship training, and mental and physical
fitness. Advancement is one of the eight methods of Boy Scouting used by Scout leaders to successfully fulfill the
mission and aims of the BSA. What is advancement? Advancement is the manner in which boys move from rank to
rank within the Scouting program. This is achieved through a series of age-appropriate surmountable hurdles. The
experiential learning through this process leads to personal growth and helps deliver the mission and aims of Scouting. Advancement is tailored to the youths’ capabilities as they move up through the program. In Cub Scouts, the
motto is “Do your best.” Cub Scouts try new things, learn, and grow. Advancement recognizes them for trying and exploring as they learn. In all programs, the best advancement happens naturally as the outcome of an exciting and
active Scouting program that engages the youth in a variety of fun learning and growth opportunities. Recognition for
this growth is also a key part of advancement. Upon completing the requirements, the Scout receives an award representing his efforts and what he has achieved. These awards should be presented promptly not only to recognize his
achievement but also to encourage him onward in his Scouting experiences. The BSA provides a series of policies
and guidelines to run an effective advancement program in every unit. These provide a fair and appropriate standard
for all Scouts in the program. Following these policies is an important part of operating a successful and high-quality
program.
An important note: Remember, no unauthorized changes are allowed to the advancement requirements. Scouts are
expected to meet the requirements—no more and no less—in order to earn their awards. Of course, Scouts are always encouraged to continue exploring and learning about topics that are most interesting to them as part of their
continuing experience.
Roger Ekins, Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner
Michelle Ekins, Vice Chairman-Cub Scouting
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WE ARE MOVING
September
Cub Scout Roundtable
We are moving back to our regular location.
Starting in September we will be at the
Tooele Jr. High School
See you at roundtable!
Thursday,
September 4,
7:30 PM
Hop on the virtual
Back to School Bus and join us!
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Orionids Night of October 21
Dawn crescent
Leonids
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Nights of November16/17
Early morning crescent
>
Geminids Night of December 13
In view after midnight
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If you have Cub Scouting questions during the month as sometimes happens, you are welcome
to contact us by email or phone.
Michelle Ekins
[email protected]
Roger Ekins
[email protected]
882-9919
Youth Protection Training
Remember...
"Youth Protection
Training"
is a requirement
BEFORE an adult can register in
any position and must be retaken as it expires every two
years. It is available online at
www.myscouting.org
Did you know there is a place in Tooele that takes registration forms, has Scouting supplies,
and patches available for purchase?
McBeths donate their time and part of their home for all of us! It is known as Tooele
Scout Shop. The only benefit they get is your courteous thank yous!
Geraldine can order anything that you want or find at
scoutstuff.org , if you plan ahead.
You can reach them at 882-4613
134 W. 400 S., in Tooele (McBeths)
Call ahead of time to make sure they are available to help you.
They do still deserve to have a life outside their home.
They are Scouters after all.
Currently they plan to be unavailable on the following days in
August-September.
There may be other dates that come up suddenly—
8/4-9, 9/8-13
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Wood Badge Training Dates 2014
Join us at
Last Wood Badge Course of the year!
8:30 PM for
Nov. 6-8 & Nov.13-15, 2014
saltlakescouts.org
Closing Ceremony
If you want information about
Visit saltlakescouts.org to register online,
Wood Badge at roundtable
download flyer and more get more info.
for awards, remindsee Roger, Michelle, Adam, Cory,
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN
LaDawn, Brendon, Debby, or Derrick.
ers, drawings &
THOSE ATTENDING WOOD BADGE
your reward for
coming!
Would you like us to provide
It pays to join us &
POPCORN or COTTON CANDY get the info to get
into the
at one of your upcoming Pack Meetings?
Rewards tab on the
It’s simple—Every time you bring someone to
website
Roundtable, who should be at Roundtable and hasn’t
been in the last two months, you can enter your name
into a drawing.

Login:
October Roundtable—Popcorn
YOU MUST BE PRESENT AT THE
DRAWING TO WIN!
Password:
Under the Big Top—THEME IDEAS
Circus Crafts http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/circus/crafts.htm
Finish drawing the Clown
Clown bank
http://www.makinglearningfun.com/Activities/Clown/ClownCompleteDrawing.gif
http://www.thebestkidsbooksite.com/craftdetails2.cfm?CName=807
Elephant Finger Puppet
Clown Beaded Safety Pin
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/puppets/twofinger/Elephanttemplate.shtml
http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/beadedsafetypins/l/blspclownfc.htm
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When choosing a cheers, run ons and skits make sure it follows the guidelines that are
provided by our BSA council (Great Salt Lake Council). You can find this policy on our
website—http://deseretpeakcubscouting.com/resources/GSLC%20Quality%
20Standards%20for%20Cub%20Scouting.pdf
Please remember, if in doubt leave it out! Let's keep it upbeat and fun while not offending
anyone. Please do not use anything that is negative or makes fun of someone,
whether you have their permission or not. Again, IF IN DOUBT, LEAVE IT OUT.
Under The Big Top
Cheers
Ringmaster Cheer—And now behind me in the center ring, the lions YEOOOOW!
Concession Cheer—Hot Dog! Hot Dog! Hot Dog!
Tiger Cheer—Throw fist in the air and yell “Grrreat”
Tightrope Taffy
Seal Clap—Extend arms, cross hands at wrists and clap
2 cups sugar
1 cup corn syrup
several times.
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cup water
Songs
The Circus Comes to Town
The Cub Scout circus comes to town. Hurrah! Hurrah!
The elephants, monkeys and the clowns. Hurrah! Hurrah!
The big brass band, the merry-go-round,
The midways acts with lots of sound!
And we’ll all be there when the circus comes to town.
Opening Ceremonies
CIRCUS
C-Cub Scouts like to laugh and to have fun.
I-Including fantastic acts never seen before.
R-Roaring lions may fill you with fright.
C-Clowns will be making you laugh all night.
U-Using the Pledge of Allegiance for our show to begin.
S-Stand now together as our flag is brought in.
2 tbsp. butter
7 drops of food coloring
1/4 tsp flavored oil (peppermint or
banana)
Combine sugar, corn syrup, salt
and water in 2 qt. saucepan. Cook
slowly, stirring constantly, until
sugar dissolves. Cook to hard ball
stage (260 F) without stirring. Remove from heat, stir in remaining
ingredients. Pour into buttered
15x10x1 inch pan. Cool until comfortable to handle. Butter hands
and gather taffy into ball and pull.
When candy is light in color and
gets hard to pull, cut into fourths.
Pull each pieces into a long strand
about 1/2 inch thick. With buttered
scissors, quickly snip into bite sized
pieces. Wrap each piece in waxed
paper. Makes 24 servings.
Run Ons
Dog Trainer & Pet Store
DT: I want to buy a new puppy for my circus act. How much do they cost?
PS: $10 a piece
DT: Well, how much does a whole one cost?
Cub Scout and Dentist
One Cub Scout sits reclined as if in a dentist’s chair.
Dentist says to CS: I told you not to swallow. That was my last pair of pliers.
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ACADEMIC & SPORTS PROGRAM
COUNCIL TOUR PATCHES
UTAH STATE FAIR PARK
MUSIC
Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may
complete requirements in a family, den, pack,
school, or community environment. Tiger Cubs
must work with their parents or adult partners.
Parents and partners do not earn loops or pins.
With your den, pack, or family attend the Utah State
Fair and complete four of the following requirements
to earn this patch:
1. Enter an item or exhibit of your own into the Fair.
Call 801-538-8400 for details.
Belt Loop
Complete these three requirements:
2. Identify exhibits by people from your town or
county.
Explain why music is an important part of our
culture.
2. Pick a song with at least two verses and learn
it by heart.
3. Listen to four different types of music either
recorded or live.
1.
3. Identify five (5) breeds of animals at the Fair.
4. Identify five (5) vegetables at the Horticulture Exhibit in Promontory Hall.
Academics Pin
Earn the Music belt loop, and complete five of the following requirements:
5. Pick up and throw away litter as you go through
the Fair Park.
6. Describe your favorite experience or something
you learned at the Fair.
1. Make a musical instrument and play it for your
family, den, or pack.
2. Teach your den a song.
3. Play a song by yourself or in a group, in unison
or in harmony.
4. Create an original melody and/or original
words for a song.
5. Using a tape recorder, capture natural sounds
of the environment or record songs you cre
ate, and use your recording as a soundtrack
for a short skit or as background for a movement activity.
6. Attend a live musical performance or concert.
7. Demonstrate conducting patterns for two
songs using two different meters (two-, threefour- beat meter) while your adult partner or
den members sing or play the songs you have
selected.
8. Take voice or dance lessons or lessons to learn
to play an instrument.
9. Create movements to a piece of music without
words to demonstrate the moods of the music:
happy, sad, calm, excited, playful, inspired.
10.Learn about a composer of some music that
you enjoy.
The Utah State Fair starts the first Thursday following
Labor Day and runs for eleven days.
Location: 155 North 1000 West, Salt Lake City
Scouts and leaders in uniform will receive $1.00 off
the regular gate admission. Pick up your $1.00 off
coupon at the Fair Park Administration Office prior to
purchasing your gate admission tickets. Offer is not
good toward Advance Discount Tickets.
This patch may be purchased at a local Scout Shop.
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It’s not too late for you to help me
find the cool card at each district’s
geocaching location. When I have
collected them all, I will have a
map of the Great Salt Lake Council. At the end of the Summer, I
will get to meet you at the special
activity on September 6th and eat
some great food too!
Register at http://www.gslcbsa.org/event/2014-cub-scoutgeocaching-activity/1544889
Looking on updated information
about what is happening in the district or council go to
If you have Cub Scouting questions during
the month as sometimes happens, you are
welcome to contact us by email or phone.
deseretpeakcubscouting.com
Michelle Ekins
[email protected]
or
www.saltlakescouts.org ,
districts, 8-Deseret Peak
Find DeseretPeak CubScouting
on FACEBOOK and be our friend!
Roger Ekins
[email protected]
882-9919
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Roundtable Notes
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