Pack 144 Pocketknife Rules
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Pack 144 recognizes that Cub Scouts look forward to using a pocketknife.  It is Pack 144's goal that any interested Cub Scout learns how to safely use a pocketknife with his parent's permission.  Pack 144 established the following mandatory policy for safe pocketknife use.

Cub Scouts may carry and use pocketknives ONLY when they obey the following rules:

• Knives may only be carried on outdoor camping trips, hikes, or other approved activities ONLY when permitted by the Cubmaster, or other Leader.
• ONLY Cub Scouts who have earned a Whittlin' Chip Card may carry and use a pocketknife.
• The Whittlin' Chip Card MUST be carried by the Cub Scout at all times when he is carrying or using his pocket knife.
• Cub Scouts may use their pocketknife only when the Cubmaster, or a designated Leader, is directly supervising the Cub Scout's activities.  The supervising adult MUST NOT be involved in any other activities while supervising Cub Scouts' use of knives.
• CUB SCOUTS MUST NEVER CARRY THEIR POCKETKNIVES TO SCHOOL.
• Switchblade knives or sheath knives are NEVER permitted under ANY circumstance.
• Pack 144 Leadership has the final authority on knife use at all official pack events.

Cub Scouts who do not obey the Pack 144 Pocketknife Rules OR the Whittlin' Chip Card, will lose the privilege of carrying and using a pocket knife; and the knife and the card will be taken away from the Cub Scout and returned to the parent.  The following guidelines will be used:

• For a minor infraction, one corner of the Whittlin' Chip Card will be cut off.  If all four corners of the Whittlin' Chip Card are cut off, the Cub Scout will lose his Whittlin' Chip Card for at least 2 months.  With the approval of the Cubmaster, the Cub Scout may re-earn the card after 2 months.
• For major infractions, including any accident, the Cub Scout will lose his Whittlin' Chip Card immediately for at least 2 months.  With the approval of the Cubmaster, he may re-earn the card after 2 months.

___  I do not wish to allow my son to use a pocketknife under any circumstances.

Parent's Signature:  _____________________________________  Date:  ____ / ____ / ____

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___  My son may use a pocketknife at approved activities after he has earned the Whittlin' Chip Card.

___  I have discussed the Pack 144 Pocketknife Policy with my Cub Scout.

Parent's Signature:  _____________________________________  Date:  ____ / ____ / ____

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___  I understand and promise to follow the Pack 144 Pocketknife Rules.

Cub Scout's Signature:  _________________________________  Date:  ____ / ____ / ____

Completed form must be returned to Den Leader.
 
 

Last Updated:  09/30/2005

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