How to Join Pack 100

As of Fall 2023 

Registration requires:

1. Complete an application to Pack 100 online here or scan the QR code to the right.

   • If for some reason the direct link above is not working, go to BeAScout.Scouting.org

   • Enter the Westford zip code 01886 and then click on the Cub Scout icon for grades K-5

   • Press the blue button to "Find a Unit"

   • Pack 100 usually is first in the list as "Pack 0100 Westford Rotary Club Inc."

2. Registering with the BSA 

   • You'll first be prompted to create an account and then start registering your child

   • The site will collect national and council fees along with a one-time $25 joining fee (~$168 total)

   • You have the option of subscribing to  Scout Life magazine at this time ($15, encouraged because the kids enjoy it)

   • This does not include Pack dues of $50 (see below)

3. Turn in a BSA Health Form Parts A&B for your Scout

   • These need to be printed and require a wet signature (sign with blue or black ink please). We cannot accept or safely store electronic copies.The three key pieces of information you'll need from the Pack are:  

     1. Unit Leader, Karen Andresen (for this form)

     2. Karen's Number (617-290-7310)

     3. Council #: 227; Unit #: 100

   • Sign Page A

   • Sign Page B2, the medications section, if you don't wish your child to receive any medications, mark no and don't list any medications 

   • Please attach a copy of your insurance card front and back to the medical form.

   • Three  options for turning them in:

     1. Mail to Karen Andresen- 7 Sycamore, Westford MA 01886

     2. Drop at same address

     3. Hand them off to your den leader who'll get them to Karen

4. Paying fees & Dues:

   • You will have paid National fees,  Council's fees, and your one time membership fee when you registered online.  You do not need to pay these to the Pack again this year. In subsequent years when you renew your membership, your National dues will be due on the anniversary of your registration.

   • Pack 100 Dues $50 - This was voted upon at the June 2020 Committee Meeting  and has not increased in 4 years. Pack Dues cover the cost of providing the program to your Scout such as beltloops or pins, Pinewood Derby Kits, and other items.  The Pack will fundraise for other expenses by selling popcorn in the Fall. This is your only fee for the 2023-24 season after registering online; the Pack does not pro-rate the partial year of 2023 when you join in the Fall - you are actually paying dues to the Pack for the season/school year.

   • The preferred method to pay dues is by personal check (mail them or turn them in with your medical forms).  Please include the names of all Scouts for whom you are paying dues on the memo line of your personal check payable to "Westford Pack 100".

5. Purchase your Cub Scout's uniform and handbook

   • For indoor meetings we wear the traditional blue uniform you've probably seen; this includes a navy blue (or tan for 5th grade AOL Scouts) button down shirt, rank-specific neckerchief and slide, belt (where Cub Scouts display their achievements in the form of belt loops for each completed adventure), and rank-specific hat. The Pack has purchased in bulk "100" patches (vs. buying "1", "0", "0") as well as council strips that say "Westford" on them.  Both patches go on the uniform and we sell them at cost.

   • For outdoor meetings we wear a pack T-shirts that you'll need to buy, again at cost.

   • While we manage advancement in an online tool, the directions and supporting background for all of the achievements is in a Cub Scout Handbook. (Note: Amazon does offer Scout handbooks and gear; however, it is often more expensive than the Scout Store.  If you reach out, we may have gently used hand-me-downs that will work for you or someone in the pack may be going by the store in Woburn and can coordinate picking up needed items.)

We're here to help, just reach out.