Who We Are (and You if you join us)

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Vision Statement:

The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen, and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.

Scout Oath

On my honor I will do my best

To do my duty to God and my country

and to obey the Scout Law;

To help other people at all times;

To keep myself physically strong,

mentally awake, and morally straight.

Scout Law

A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent

Mechanics of Pack 538

Scouting is a volunteer/parent led organization that leverages the skills and support of the parents of our scouts. The pack is guided by a pack committee, run by a committee chair, and composed of den leaders, cubmaster, treasurer, and other chairman positions (fundraising, camping, community service, advancements, and website chairs). There is great passion and commitment that helps to make our program a strong program. As scouts continue to crossover to Boy Scouts, there is always an influx of new energy, talent, and ideas that keeps the program fresh. We are always looking for more leaders and volunteers to continue to improve our program and service the needs of our scouts – we would love to have you!

Our vehicles of communication are monthly pack meetings and email blasts, and den meetings. If there are ever any questions, please feel free to contact any of the leaders.

The consistency of the program is due to high quality structure and resources. These are provided by the several overarching organizations such as: the Boy Scouts of America, the Northern Star Council, and the Northern Lights District (which our pack is a part of). Our chartering organization is the Hamel Lions.

Funding for our pack and for the total scouting organization comes from two main sources:

First: Annual wreath fundraiser (in the fall)

Second: Camping fees and the annual Friends of Scouting fundraising campaign