I got a surprise request last night. I was asked to become the CubMaster for the local Cub Scout pack. Having been attending the Pack committee meetings for the past year, I have some idea of what it entails. That said, I’m sure there’s plenty I’m unaware of.
The dealings with the kids is the part the I’m least concerned with, though it’s possible I’m underestimating that challenge as well. There’s the promotional aspects of Scouting that I’m not thrilled about- that sort of thing isn’t a strength of mine and never will be.
So we discussed it briefly last night and I left it at “I need to think about it.” I also conveyed that I wasn’t saying “No.” But I haven’t said “Yes” yet either.
I’m just noodling…
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“,,. who knows what lurks …. in the scouting hierarchy … be warned, beware, be afraid, and DON’T be afraid to say no. The lad might change his interests between now and then, the lass might add more interests, and life as you know it NOW, will most certainly change as the months and time goes by ….