What Keeo can Help Teach White Tail Beavers About Cubs

_ Cub squat

_ Freeze Signal -Hand & Whistle

_ Cub Salute - (change from Beaver to Cub)

_ Grand Howl

_ Talk about Lord Baden Powell and the history of Scouting

_ Go over the Cub Promise, Law and Motto

_ Circle Call - Pack, Pack, Pack

_ Cub Leaders - Given Jungle names and who they represent in the Jungle Story

_ Cubs - Formation of Sixes as compared to Beaver Lodges

-Merit points given out for inspection and behavior

-Competition between sixes

_ Six Star Program

-Explain the different Starts and what each star tries to teach Cubs

-Show the Cub Handbook and go through some pages with the Beavers

_ Proficiency Badges

-show what they look like and how to earn them

_ Camping

-explain how Cub Camp is different than Beaver Family Camp

-what are some of the Cubs duties

KEEO

In the story Friends of the Forest, Keeo is the biggest beaver in the pond. One day during a storm, he is struck by a bolt of lightning which turns him into a silver beaver. He finds he is able to talk in human language and the other beavers decide it is up to Keeo to talk to their human friends on behalf of all beavers.

In the colony, Keeo wears his Cub uniform with a silver scarf that has on its back the Keeo crest, the symbol of his connection with the beaver program.

Usually an older cub, Keeo is part of the leadership team. He attends program planning and sharing sessions, and takes and active part in colony meetings.

Keeo is a valuable part of the leadership team for a number of important reasons;

- He is closer to the age of the beavers and sometimes can see

things from their point of view more easily than can adult

leaders.

- Sometimes beavers with problems prefer to talk to Keeo who is

an older child and a friend.

- He is a link between the Beaver program and the Cub program.

- He can inform cub leaders about the beaver program and beaver

leaders about the cub program.

- He helps introduce Cubbing to the beavers and helps make the

transition easier for them.

- He participates in the swimming - up ceremony and escorts the

beavers up the river to the cubs.

- Keeo is an example of what each beaver can become as he grows

cub.

Once a Keeo has been selected, have a leader spend time with him to inform him about the beaver program, his duties the types of crafts, games and songs used in the program, and anything else which will be of help to him. Be sure to give the Cub a copy of the Keeo handbook. It explains the Keeo's role and gives further ideas and guidelines.

In most cases, Keeo remains with the colony for one year, but this isn't a hard and fast rule. The Cub may not work out well, or may find he can't manage the time because of other activities. Make the arrangements flexible enough to suit the circumstances.

KEEO' S

1. WHO IS KEEO?

Keeo Is a Cub. He may have been a Beaver himself. He shows leadership skills and should take an active part working with the adult members of the leadership team.

2. WHO CHOOSES KEEO?

Communications between the Beaver leaders and Cub leaders is essential. The Cub leader needs to know the characteristics that you find desirable. The Cub leader should suggest several names for Beaver leaders to look at. The final decision should rest with the Beaver leaders. Leaders' sons do not always make the best Keeo.

3. DOES KEEO HAVE ANY SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION?

After Keeo has attended a few Beaver meetings, he should be treated to an investiture ceremony. At this time, he should be presented with a Keeo scarf. A silver/grey scarf with a Keeo badge at the point, works well. This scarf is only to be worn at Beaver meetings.

4. WHAT CHARACTERISTICS ARE DESIRABLE IN A KEEO?

He needs to remember that he Is a Cub, and that his first responsibilities are to his pack. Keeo needs to be a kind, caring Cub. He needs to realize that as he attends the Beaver meeting, he is a role-model of the appropriate behaviour, as well as a peer counsellor. He should be comfortable speaking to the colony about Cub programming. He should display leadership skills in games, songs, etc.

5. WHAT DOES KEEO DO?

Keeo is a member of the leadership team, and should take an active part in all areas of the program. He should be encouraged to lead appropriate games and songs. He needs to understand that Cub games and songs are not for Beavers. In craft time, he must understand that it is more important for him to see that every Beaver finishes his own craft, before Keeo does a craft himself. An alternative, would be for Keeo to make his craft before the meeting and use it as a sample.

6. HOW LONG WOULD A CUB STAY IN THE ROLE OF KEEO?

For good communications between Beavers and Keeo, It is encouraged that an average term of one year is a fair time -commitment for a Keeo.

SELECTING A KEEO

If there is a cub pack in your area, discuss the situation with the cub leaders and the cub's parents or guardians. Explain the role of Keeo and invite them to visit one of your colony meetings to see where Keeo fits in. The cub leaders know their cubs and will be able to help you find a cub with the necessary qualities. What you want is a cub who is;

_ Warm and friendly and able to get along with beaver aged children.

_ Responsible and able to set a good example.

_ Able to work and communicate with others.

_ Mature enough to work as a young leader rather than an old beaver.

_ Able to gain satisfaction through giving as well as getting.

_ Capable of helping with activities.

WORKING WITH KEEO

WHAT IS KEEO?

In the story "Friends of the Forest" we are told that Keeo is an older Beaver who has for some reason become restless in the Colony. He is struck by lightning during a storm and is transformed. When he looks at himself after being struck he sees that his fur is now SILVER, but more importantly he is now able to think like and speak to humans. When the other Beavers learn of his new capabilities they ask him to act as their "spokes person" when they want to communicate with the humans.

In the Colony Keeo is a Cub who is a member of the Leadership Team and functions as a liaison between the Beavers and Colony Leaders, and the Pack and Colony.

WHAT IS KEEO=S ROLE?

Keeo is a member of the Leadership Team - because of his age lie may be able to relate to the Beavers more closely than some of the adult leaders. Because Keeo sees your program through the eyes of a child his suggestions and input are particularly important to your program. Keeo is a Cub, an experienced Beaver, a role model, a student and a friend.

WHAT ARE KEEO=S DUTIES AND SKILLS?

Keeo can lead games, read stories, teach and lead songs, help with crafts, set up activities, work with White Tails in helping to prepare them for their move to Cubs, help younger Beavers with more difficult tasks, assist exceptional children, and help leaders to understand whit the Beavers want to do in the program. Keeo has knowledge of and experience in outdoor activities and nature.

GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING A KEEO.

Talk to the leader in the Cub Pack.

_ Ask them to recommend several interested youths.

_ Visit the Pack and observe the people who have been recommended. Choose the person(s) who you feel is best suited to the needs of the Colony.

_ Specific needs such as exceptional children.

_ Do you need more than one Keeo.

In most cases you will have one Keeo in the Colony who will be a member of the leadership team for one Beaver year. However some Colonies vary the length of titne from perhaps one month to six months etc.

Some Colonies may need the help of more than one Keeo (in the case of special needs for example). This is acceptable as long as the Keeos are comfortable with the arrangement

TRAINING

Types of training for Keeo include.' Keeo Workshops, On-the-job training from other leaders, and specialty courses such as craft workshops. Your Leadership Team should encourage Keeo to take training and develop his leadership skills just as the rest of your team does.

Remember Keeo is a member of the Leadership Team

Include him/her in planning sessions

Make sure he/she has something to do at each meeting

Listen to what Keeo has to say.

OUR KEEO

QUALITIES

Friendly - gets along with the other cubs and the leaders as opposed to a bully

Work Traits - works well with others and on his own

Responsible - capable of setting a good example for the beavers he's punctual

Communication - he expresses himself well to others he responds to the expressions of others both leaders and boys

Maturity - usually an older cub (2nd year at least Giver - gains satisfaction from giving. not just getting

SELECTION:

IN MAKING YOR SELECTION THE FOLLOWING POINTS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED:

_ Keeo should be warm and friendly and able to get along with the Beaver age group. A bully is not acceptable.

_ He should be reliable when counted upon to do a job.

_ He should be a responsible boy and able to set a good example for the Beavers.

_ He should know how to work with others and how to communicate with them.

_ He should be an OLDER Cub. A young Cub may be too close to Beaver age and more prone to participating as a Beaver rather than a member of the Leadership Team.

_ He should be able to express himself and be capable of responding to needs expressed by others on the Leadership Team.

_ Keeo must be able to gain satisfaction through giving and not just getting.

_ He should join in gathering activities, and work with Lodges.

DUTIES:

When your Keeo is selected and trained₁ he should be employed in a variety of ways.

Apart from helping with games, crafts and stories, here are some of his special functions.

_ Keeo -.a Cub is involved with his own program in the Pack as well as with Beavers. He can inform his Cub leaders about Beavers and the Beaver leaders about the Cub program.

_ Keeo participates in the "Swim Up" Ceremony and escorts the Busy Beavers up the river to the Cub Pack.

_ Keeo introduces the Busy Beavers (seven year olds) to Cubbing in order to make their transition from Colony to Pack easier.

_ Keeo sets an example of what each Beaver can become as he grows; a Cub and later a Scout. Keeo understands and lives up to the Beaver Promise and Law but with a deeper understanding than the Beavers.

_ Keeo is a link with Beavers and Cubs at joint functions, such as a Christmas Party, a Picnic or other Group Outings.

If selected, trained and utilized carefully, Keeo can be a great asset to your Colony, which can result in a closer relationship between the Colony and the Cub Pack within your Group.

OUR KEEO

GENERAL DUTIES

_ Joins & helps co-ordinate gathering activities

_ Joins in all ceremonies

_ Helps think of & helps run the games. crafts, songs, and stories (helps beavers who are having trouble with a part of the craft)

SOME SPECIAL DUTIES

_ Keeo is a leader. Have him attend the leader meeting(s) on programming

_ Keeo introduces the busy beavers to Cubbing - in order to help make the transition from colony to pack easier

_ Keeo plays a vital role in the swim up preparation & the actual ceremony - escorting the busy Beaver up the river to the cub pack

_ Keeo sets an example of what each beaver can become as he grows, namely a cub

_ Keeo understands and lives the beaver promise & law

OVER ALL - Keeo is vital in creating and maintaining a closer relationship between the colony and pack

UNIFORM - Cub uniform, with Keeo neckerchief while at the colony. He wears his cub necker to the pack.