Cub Scout Den Meeting April 16, 2014

    DATE: April 16, 2014    

TIME	ACTIVITY	EQUIPMENT NEEDED	BADGE REQUIRMENTS MET
3:45	Gathering Activity:
4:00	Opening Ceremony      - Opening Prayer: _____________      - Grand Howl      - Flag ceremony      -Attendance: ________________
4:05	GAME:
4:15	BADGEWORK: How to prevent and treat fish hook and fish knife injuries		Fishing #1
4:20	THEME ACTIVITY:  Importance of Diet, Sleep and Exercise to the development of the body		Athlete #2
4:30	BADGEWORK: Parts of a watercraft review	Boat	Watecraft #2
4:40	GAME:
5:00	THEME ACTIVITY: What kind of fish is it?	Pictures for identification	Fishing #3
5:10	BADGE WORK:  Rules and Regulations of Fishing ·         What is and is not OK in our area		Fishing #5
5:15	SPIRITUAL FELLOWSHIP      -Spiritual Thought: __ __________
5:20	Closing Ceremony      -Announcements      -Flag lowering      -Grand Howl      -Spiritual thought      -Closing prayer
5:30	“Straight home. Good night and good hunting.”

BADGEWORK: Treating Fishing Injuries

Stay Safe While Fishing

·         Never go fishing alone. Always fish with someone else and, ideally, with two other people. If one person is injured, a second person can stay with them while the third person seeks help. This is especially important when rock fishing.

·         Let somebody know the location of your fishing trip, who you are going with and an approximate time you will be back.

·         Carry a charged mobile phone with you at all times.

·         Wear non-slip shoes and take care to avoid slipping or cutting yourself on sharp, rocky edges.

·         Wear lightweight garments worn in layers. Bulky woollen jumpers become extremely heavy and difficult to remove if you fall in the water.

·         Carry a first aid kit with you.

·         Be SunSmart. Wear sun protective clothing, use SPF30+ sunscreen and lip balm, wear an appropriate hat, seek shade where possible and wear sunglasses.

·        Take adequate drinking water.

FISHOOK INJURIES

When suffering from a fishhook injury, it is best to avoid removing the fishhook without professional assistance. Because the location of the fishhook, the depth to which it penetrated the skin, and even the type of fishhook, all play a key role in the method by which the fishhook is removed, a healthcare professional should evaluate and make the removal.

Following removal of the fishhook, it is important that you focus on wound care and ensure you keep the wound dry and clean, taking and prescribed antibiotics and follow up for doctor's appointments, as needed, for suture removal or simply to check for infection. In fishermen who suffer from complications such as peripheral vascular disease or even diabetes, the risks associated with fishhook removal go well beyond the injury itself and will definitely require follow up with a physician.

BADGEWORK: Name that Fish

The Many Benefits of Exercise

•           have stronger muscles and bones
•            have a leaner stronger body
•            combat health conditions and disease
•            improved moods
•            sleep better
•            reduces stress
•            improves oxygen and nutrient supply to the body

The Many Benefits of Sleep

•            Better memory
•            Better concentration
•            Higher energy levels
•            Emotionally balanced – you are happier
•            Stronger immune system
•            Lower stress

The Many Benefits of Nutrition

•            Food is fuel. If you don’t eat enough you’ll run out of strength and energy.
•            Reduce risk of heart disease
•            Stronger bones and teeth
•            Brain health – blood flow to the brain
•            Maintain your weight and your body’s store of nutrients
•            Lower risk of infection
•            Heal and recover faster

THEME ACTIVITY: Name that Fish

Collect pictures of the sport fish in your area and have the boys name them. Be sure to have more than one of each.

Walleye

Pike

Trout

Perch

Sturgeon