CUB SCOUT PACK 868
SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY

Meets 7:00 PM Thursdays
Shepherdsville Community Center
  Pack 868 Leaders
   

  

Pack 868 is blessed to have a host of dedicated, trained leaders who have invested the time to take all the recommended BSA training.  Our leaders truly want to offer their sons and other scouts the best possible Cub Scouting experience.

Our leaders "walk the talk" and lead by example.  We want our scouts to proudly wear a full scout uniform; and the same is true of our leaders.  Whether its a full "Class A" field uniform for formal occasions and weekly den meetings or our Pack 868 "Class B" tee shirt with official scout pants for outdoor activities, "Look like scouts, act like scouts" is one of our prevailing themes.

Leaders in Pack 868 have a resource available to them that leaders in other packs don't have:  the ability to call upon the experienced leadership of Boy Scout Troop 868 at any time for advice or assistance.  Troop parents who served as Cub Scout leaders when their sons were Cub Scouts stand more than willing to render assistance to Pack 868 leaders upon request.

 
Cubmaster Steven Frank is no stranger to Scouting or the outdoors.  Though he's relatively new to Cub Scouting with his first son, he spent many years in Girl Scouting with his daughters and is an avid camper.  Mr. Frank knows that boys join Cub Scouts in order to go camping, hiking, swimming, shoot BB guns, and cook over campfires.  Prior to stepping into the Cubmaster job, he spent a year with his son in Tiger Cubs learning the program, completing the required training classes, and gaining a thorough understanding of the philosophy shared by Troop 868 and Pack 868.
Pack Committee Chairman Clinton Vissers is the proud father of one of Troop 868's Eagle Scouts and has over 10 years experience as a leader in both Cub Scouting and Boy Scouting, including experience as a Den Leader, Webelos Den Leader, Assistant Scoutmaster, and Committee Chairman.  Among his other talents, Mr. Vissers excels at the art of pack and troop fund-raising.  His goal for all our Cub Scouts is to prepare them to eventually move into Boy Scouting in Troop 868.
Assistant Cubmaster Bob Meek is an Eagle Scout and also Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 868.  Mr. Meek has over 30 years experience in the Scouting program, including prior experience as a Webelos Den Leader, Cub Scout Day Camp Director, unit Committee Chairman, and Cubmaster.  He brings great enthusiasm and a zeal for delivering a Scouting program of the absolute highest quality.  He is a firm believer in training for adult leaders and following the rules so that Scouts have experiences that are both fun and SAFE.
Assistant Cubmaster Julia Brown has a son in Boy Scout Troop 868 who is well on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout.  Mrs. Brown has over 10 years experience in both Cub and Boy Scouting.  When her son was a Cub Scout, she served as both a Den Leader and a Webelos Leader.  As a Boy Scout parent, she remains actively involved with the Troop Committee, helps with troop fundraising, and serves as a merit badge counselor.  As Assistant Cubmaster, her job is to guide and assist new leaders in "learning the ropes" of Cub Scouting, with emphasis on our Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Dens.
Assistant Cubmaster Christina "Christie" Vissers is no stranger to Scouting.  She is the proud mother of a Troop 868 Eagle Scout and has been actively involved in both Cub Scouting and Boy Scouting for many years, most recently serving as a Webelos Den Leader last year.  As Assistant Cubmaster, her focus will be on assisting Cubmaster Frank in keeping our weekly den meetings running smoothly and being a resource person for our Den Leaders with particular emphasis on our Webelos dens.  
Tiger Den Leader Nick Harris has a nephew in Pack 868 and previous experience as a Cub Scout Den Leader working with another nephew in a different unit.  Nick is an "arts and crafts" type of person and has many ideas for projects which the boys can do at weekly den meetings.  Since Tigers are typically first graders and are just learning to read, they really enjoy cutting, pasting, painting, and playing games.  And Nick enjoys doing those things, too!
Tiger Den Leader Eddie Donahue is an Army National Guardsman by profession.  He brings focus and discipline to the Tiger Den as he firmly, but gently, pushes the boys to try new things and do their best.  When the group heads into the woods, he's a guy the boys naturally want to follow. 
Wolf Den Leader Melanie Douglas migrated over to Pack 868 when her oldest son joined Troop 868.  Her younger son was in another Pack across town at their church and pleaded with her to transfer to Pack 868, which made things for her family a lot easier geographically.  So he made the switch and she came along in the deal.  And it has certainly been a good deal for Pack 868, because we got another scout and an experienced den leader and former Cubmaster in the process.  A CPA by profession, Mrs. Douglas is also actively involved in Troop 868 and the American Heritage Girls.
Assistant Wolf Den Leader James Poyner joined Pack 868 last year when his son became a Tiger Cub.  As a Tiger Cub parent, he seldom missed a weekly den meeting or other Pack activity.  A patient and fun-loving father, we think he'll be an excellent leader for our Wolf Cubs.  Mr. Poyner actively participates on the Pack Committee, supports all Pack events, and has completed all the required Den Leader training courses as well as a recommended course for Cub Scout camping. 
Bear Den Leader William Rich had a good time as a Cub Scout in his youth and wants to see that his son has a similar experience.  A postal worker by profession and a soft-spoken, quiet man by nature, Will is one of those guys who always shows up and gets the job done without any fanfare.  As one who seldom misses any activity, his contributions to our unit are immense.  Mr. Rich has two years of Cub Scout Den Leadership experience with Pack 868 under his belt.
It's hard to catch Assistant Bear Den Leader Tamara Seadler when she's not smiling.  Tamara is as full of energy as her photo at left indicates.  We snapped this pic at one of our meetings where teams had to race across the floor while holding a balloon between their foreheads.  A willingness to engage in such silliness is one of the traits it takes to be a leader in Cub Scouts.   This will be Tamara's third year of leadership in Pack 868.
Bear Den Leader Leo Heppler is a natural leader.  For the past year he has been an unofficial assistant leader with Mr. Rich in our Wolf Den, but that group has grown too large to continue as a single den and has splint into two Bear Dens for this year.  Mr. Heppler is an obvious pick to step up to being a Den Leader.  Professionally, Mr. Heppler manages a Starbucks Coffee Shop, so he obviously possesses great organizational skills and is very good at motivating others to get the job done.  Our Bears will be in capable hands.
Webelos Leader Alan Wetzel is another example of a Pack dad who has taken time to observe and learn the program.  Now he's ready to jump in with both feet!  He has completed all the required BSA training and volunteered to lead our 4th & 5th graders.  At the Webelos level, one of the primary goals is to prepare the boys to make the transition from Cub Scouting to Boy Scouting.  Just a big kid at heart, Mr. Wetzel possesses the skills and enthusiasm to guide our Webelos as they grow from little boys into young men.  A builder by trade, Mr. Wetzel is also active in the community as a member of the Shepherdsville City Council.
Chuck Hall didn't intend to become a leader until our fall recruiting season was so successful that we decided to split our Webelos into separate dens for fourth and fifth graders.  Chuck agreed to lead our second-year (fifth grade) Webelos den.  His job is to prepare them for their transition into Boy Scouting.  Accordingly, he will be spending a great deal of time working on those requirements that the boys need to complete to earn their Arrow of Light Award.  Chuck has a son in Pack 868 and an older son who is a Boy Scout in Troop 868.
   
Assisting our adult leaders are several Boy Scouts from Troop 868.  These young men serve as Den Chiefs in various dens.  They assist the Cub Scouts with projects, lead games, and basically assist the Den Leaders as directed.  All of them have younger brothers in Pack 868 but none of them are assigned to their brothers' dens.

 
Drew (short for Andrew) is a 14-year old scout in Troop 868 and a student at Zoneton Middle School.  Though relatively new to Boy Scouting himself, he has a younger brother in Pack 868 and is anxious to serve as a Den Chief.  Like all Den Chiefs, he will assist the Cubs in his assigned den with craft projects at weekly meetings, play games with the Cubs, and generally set a positive example for the Cub Scouts to follow.  Den Chiefs go on Pack outings and assist with Pack fundraising.  They play an important role in inspiring younger guys to look forward to Boy Scouting. 
Spencer is another Boy Scout from Troop 868 who wants to help out and work with the Cub Scouts of Pack 868 as a Den Chief.  Spencer was a Cub Scout himself and earned his Arrow of Light Award before becoming a Boy Scout, so he is well-familiar with the Cub Scouting program.  A bright young man who is rapidly advancing through the ranks of Boy Scouting, Spencer will be a good role model for the Cubs in his assigned den and an asset to Pack 868.
Scott is our first "home grown" Den Chief.  Currently a Boy Scout in Troop 868, Scott was a Cub Scout in Pack 868.  As a Webelos, he earned his Arrow of Light Award before moving up into Boy Scouting.  His younger brother will be beginning his Cub Scout career in Pack 868 as a Tiger Cub and Scott is looking forward to being around to help out.  It says something about the program when boys have a good time as Cubs and want to come back as Den Chiefs.