PACK 172
 
BSA Family Award
 
 
 
  A family may earn the BSA Family Award.  The experiences family members share as they complete the requirements for the family award will enrich family living and strengthen family relationships. The family will complete, within a 12-month period, five requirements to earn the award. Two of the requirements are mandatory and three may be the family's choice.
 
  Families who are registered in Cub Scouting for several years may earn the award more than once. Each time the award is earned, the family will receive a BSA Family Award Certificate. The certificate will indicate the 12-month period in which the family completed the requirements. The Scout will receive the BSA Family patch.
 
 
 
  To earn the BSA Family Award, a family will complete, within a 12-month period, requirements 1 and 2 plus three more of the remaining requirements.

As a family:

  1. Decide how many times each month you will meet to achieve the Boy Scouts of America Family Award. Make a commitment.
  2. Improve skills discussed in six or more of the 14 Family Talk areas.
  3. Plan and participate in one or more family outings.
  4. Start one new family tradition.
  5. Do a Good Turn for an individual, a group, or your community (elderly, needy, handicapped, nursing homes, charitable fundraisers, cleanup days, etc.).
  6. Attend religious services of your choice at least once each month.
  7. Attend or participate in at least two Scouting activities or functions (Scouting shows, pinewood derby, Scouting banquets, flag-raising ceremonies, etc.).
  8. Identify your local BSA council and neighborhood Cub Scout pack.

 
 
  A weekly Family Talk is suggested and provides family members an opportunity to learn and to practice relationship skills that will strengthen individuals as well as the family. There are 14 suggested Family Talk subjects. They are:
  • Building Self-Esteem
  • Love
  • Developing Responsibility
  • Sharing
  • Caring
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Coping
  • Trusting
  • Giving
  • Communicating
  • Believing
  • Preparing
  • Developing Talents
  • Developing Family Roots and Traditions
 
 
  For more information, contact your den leader or consult the BSA Family Book, which is available at the Wyatt Service Center in Mountainside.
 
 
 
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Last Updated: 10/10/00 JRC