Bob Cat Badge

For second through fifth graders the very first rank every boy must earn is the Bobcat. ( First graders = Tiger Cubs, Bobcat rank is the last item in the hand book of Big Ideals to be completed for graduation to Wolf ). The purpose of the Bobcat rank is to teach every new Cub Scout the following items:

1. The Cub Scout Promise Learn not just the words but there meaning as well	I ….(name)…. Promise to do my best To do my duty to God and my country, To help other people, and To obey the Law of the Pack.
2. The Law of the Pack Learn not just the words but there meaning as well	The Cub Scout follows Akela. The Cub Scout helps the pack go. The pack helps the Cub Scout Grow. The Cub Scout gives goodwill. *The Cub Scout follows Akela.* Akela is a good leader. Your father or mother is Akela. In your pack, your Cubmaster is Akela. Your den leader is Akela. At school, your teacher is Akela. *The Cub Scout helps the Pack go.* ome to all the meetings. Do what you can to help. Think of others in the pack. *The Pack helps the Cub Scout grow.* You can have fun when you are a part of the pack. Learn things from others. Do things with them. *The Cub Scout gives goodwill.* Smile, Be happy. Do things that make others happy. They don't have to be big things. Little things help, too.
3. The secret meaning of the word WEBELOS	"WE'll BELOyal Scouts"
4. The Cub Scout Sign and its meaning.
5. To show the Cub Scout Handshake and know its meaning.
6. The Cub Scout Motto	"DO YOUR BEST"
7. Give the Cub Scout Salute and know its meaning.
8. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the parents guide "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide.". This guide is in the front of every Cub Handbook.

When a new Cub Scout has learned these things, his parent approves his work and signs his book. He is then eligible to receive his Bobcat badge at a pack ceremony including his parent. He then continues on to his rated rank according to age and school grade.