Scouting

Cub Scout Pack 374

First United Methodist Church of Melbourne has supported Scouting since 1958. That's 50 years of Scouting--and an amazing testament to this church's commitment to raising our children with the positive values, a strong individual faith, love for country and community--that the Boys Scout programs deliver.

Pack 374 is our Cub Scout Pack. Boys of elementary school age participate in a wide variety of activities, from camping, fitness and outdoors, to building and racing pinewood derby cars, launching model rockets and meeting weekly in their individual dens. It's interesting to note that each month, when Meadowlane Elementary presents its awards, our scouts are always in line. The values and positive reinforcement we build thorugh scouting, is reflected in our young men doing their best and excelling in school.

And scouting isn't just for kids. Time goes by so fast. Active participation in BSA gives us, as parents, opportunities to play a closer role in their lives. By leading a den, joining our Committee and helping with events, you get a window into your son's world--and the influence you have here will last a lifetime.

Cub Scouting's volunteer leaders work with boys and their families to improve their communities by enriching the lives of the families who live there. Cub Scout leaders support the family. They take an active part in helping to strengthen families and their boys by providing a fun-filled, worthwhile program that teaches values. Click these links for more information:

Scout Ideals
Scout Facts
Scout Rank

Organization

Pack 374 is run by Committee, supported and managed by the charter organization, First Church.
For more information, please contact

Pastor John Denmark, Church Leadership
Eileen Needle, Charter Organization Rep
Eric Needle, Committee Chairperson

Secretary - Jacalyn Anderson
Cubmaster - Chris Fitzgerald
Assistant Cubmaster - Mike Nida
Advancement - Pinaki Ashar
Outdoor Activity - Mike Petrick

Links

scouting.org - Boy Scouts of America's national site
manatee.cfcbsa.org - Manatee District, relevant info for our district
ScoutTrack - Our information management system
Guide to Safe Scouting
Camp La-No-Che

Events

God and Family

Rusty Splain lead's Connor Mahoney, Christopher Latta, Stephen Latta, and Ryan Needle as they are awarded the symbol of faith, completing the God and Family program, with Eric Needle, Webelos leader, parents and First Church members looking on.