Registration

Scouts can join Pack 159 at any time of the year. Our recruiting focus is at the beginning of the school year in the Fall.

To register, complete our Contact Form or email join@pack159.org.

Registration Forms

• A Youth Application Form is required for all brand-new Cub Scouts (returning Scouts do not need to complete the form again).

• An Adult Application Form is required for new adult volunteers serving in leadership positions (den leaders, pack leader, and committee positions). An Adult Application Form is also required for all Lion (Kindergarten) and Tiger (1st grade) Adult Partners, since Lion and Tiger scouts must be supervised by a parent at all den and pack activities.

Uniforms

Class A Uniform

The classic blue or tan button-down shirt*, patches, neckerchief, hat, belt, and bottoms (with belt loops) are worn at pack meetings and any scouting event that includes a flag ceremony.

See the Cub Scout Uniform requirements for details.

*The Class A shirt for scouts in Kindergarten is the official Lion Scout t-shirt.

WHERE TO BUY

The Stephen Matthews Scout Shop is located at the Fickett Center, 12500 North IH 35, Austin, Texas 78753. Call ahead for store hours. The staff will know exactly what you need and are happy to help.

WEARING SCOUT UNIFORMS TO SCHOOL

Scouts are welcome to wear their Class A uniform shirt and bottoms to school on the day of pack meetings. (Save the hat, belt, neckerchief, and slide for the pack meeting itself.)

Class B Uniform

Each scout and registered adult leader receives a Pack 159 Class B  t-shirt with their registration. Additional t-shirts are available for $15 each. These t-shirts are great for den meetings, campouts, or other scout activities where a Class A uniform is not required.

How We Communicate

Our official method of communicating with parents is through the members-only Scoutbook Web site. It is important that parents supply good email addresses and pay attention to messages. Scoutbook is available to all parents who include their email on a youth or adult registration form. Scoutbook includes the official pack and den rosters, address book, announcements, and calendar. It is also the source of record for logging a Scout's achievements and activities.

We have a Facebook group we use to share photos and casual communication.

Meetings

Cub Scouts usually meet three times per month. Rank-level dens typically meet twice a month, and the entire pack meets once a month. 

Can I drop my scout off at den meetings?

Lion (Kindergarten) and Tiger (1st-grade) Scouts must be supervised by an Adult Partner (e.g. parent, grandparent, or sibling over 18 years old) at all meetings and activities. Dens and patrols for older scouts will decide what works best for their meetings.

Can siblings attend?

Cub Scouting is a whole-family activity. Families, including siblings, are welcome at campouts and pack events. Ask your Den Leader if siblings may attend den meetings. 

Youth Protection Training

Youth Protection Training (YPT) is required for all new registered leaders (den leaders, pack leaders, committee members) and must be retaken every two years to maintain registration. Adults attending overnight campouts and den trips must also take YPT. All parents are strongly encouraged to take this free online course. 

Ranks

Lion Scout – Kindergarten

Tiger Scout – First grade

Wolf Scout – Second grade

Bear Scout – Third grade

Webelos Scout – Fourth grade

Arrow of Light Scout – Fifth grade

Organization

• Capitol Area Council

  • Chisholm Trail District

    • Cub Scout Pack 159

Leaders

Committee Chair: Elizabeth Haynie

Cubmaster: Josh McIntosh

Lion Den Leader: Ben Sisney

Tiger Den Leaders:
Jay Andruk
Dug Schultz

Wolf Den Leaders:
Vanessa Goldman
Israel Beer
Elizabeth Haynie

Bear Den Leader: Tamra LaRocque

Webelos Den Leaders:
Liz Kurtz
Patrick Horton

AOL Patrol Leader:
Stephen Hanssen
Grace McKay

Membership Chair: Tamra LaRocque

Treasurer: Brandon Treece

Secretary: Starla Treece

Unit Advancement Chair: Priscilla Sadecki

Hiking Club Chair: Robert McHaney

Campout Chair: Lisa Swanson

Unit Commissioner: Mark Walters