Committee Chair

Position Level: Tier A

Monthly Expectations: Ten (10) hours per month

Term Length: Two (2) years; more if willing by both the Adult Leader and request of committee

• Complete all required BSA training

• Support the policies of the BSA

• Attendance at all monthly committee meetings plus summer planning meeting is mandatory.

• Confer with the Cubmaster on policy matters relating to Cub Scouting and the chartered organization

• Conduct annual pack program planning

• Supervise pack committee by:

  • Assigning duties to committee members

  • Planning for pack charter review and reregistration

  • Approving bills before payment by pack treasurer

• Manage finances through adequate financial records

• Maintain adequate pack records

• In absence of Cubmaster, assume direction of the pack until a successor is recruited

Treasurer

Position Level: Tier A

Monthly Expectations: Two – Four hours per month

Term Length: one (1) year; more if willing by both the Adult Leader and request of committee

• Complete all required BSA training

• Support the policies of the BSA

• Attendance at all monthly committee meetings plus summer planning meeting is mandatory.

• Help pack Committee and Cubmaster establish a sound financial program for the pack with a pack budget plan

• Basic understanding of GAAP

• Maintain bank account and arrange for all transactions to be signed by any two of the Cubmaster, Committee Chair, and/or Treasurer

• Approve all budget expenditures.

• Upon approval from Pack Committee, pay bills by check

• Keep up-to-date financial records. Enter all income and expenditures under the proper budget item in the finance section of the Pack Record Book

• Provide pack financial report at each Committee Meeting

• Provide petty cash to approved leaders as necessary.

Fundraising chair / Popcorn kernel

Position Level: Tier A

Monthly Expectations: Up to 20 hours per month during fundraising season (September/October); up to 2 hours per month during other months.

Term Length: One (1) year; more if willing by both the Adult Leader and request of committee

• Complete all required BSA training

• Support the policies of the BSA

• Attendance at all monthly committee meetings plus summer planning meeting is mandatory.

• Make recommendations on fundraising activities

• Work with Den Leaders to provide fundraising training for youth and families

• Help Pack Committee and Cubmaster with Popcorn and other fundraising events

• Work with Treasurer in conducting council-approved pack money-earning projects

• All fundraising activities and profit allocation to the unit will be in compliance with BSA Policy

Outings Chair / Outdoor Chair

Position Level: Tier A

Monthly Expectations: Up to 5 hours per month

Term Length: One (1) year; more if willing by both the Adult Leader and request of committee

• Complete all required BSA training

• Support the policies of the BSA

• Attendance at all monthly committee meetings plus summer planning meeting is mandatory.

• Help the Cubmaster plan and arrange for outdoor activities

• Ensure Pack follows all BSA policies regarding camping locations, approved activities, etc.

• Oversees Outdoor Events Sub-Committee, including:

  • Recruitment of Adult Leaders to serve on committee

  • Coordinate discussion with Sub-Committee to create ideas, plans, etc.

  • Presentation of ideas, plans, etc. to Pack Committee

  • Assign duties to Sub-Committee members as neccessary

• Arrange for safe transportation, when necessary

• Plan first aid for emergencies

• Arrange for property, fire, and tour permits, when necessary

• Help Webelos Den Leaders plan overnight camp outs.

• Arrange Safe Swim Defense implementation for all outings involving swimming

• Ensure that at least one adult has completed Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) before any pack campout.

• Obtain BALOO certification, preferably

• Coordinate summer camp, if applicable

• Know and carry out BSA outdoor program policy related to Cub Scouting.

Membership Chair / New-Member Coordinator

Position Level: Tier B

Monthly Expectations: Up to five (5) hours per month during recruiting season (August/September); up to two (2) hours per month all other months.

Term Length: One (1) year; more if willing by both the Adult Leader and request of committee

• Complete all required BSA training

• Support the policies of the BSA

• Attendance at all monthly committee meetings plus summer planning meeting is mandatory.

• Work with Cubmaster and Pack Committee to develop and carry out a plan for year-round membership growth

• Serve as single point of contact for welcoming new and transferring Scouts, including:

  • Providing membership applications forms to new and transferring Scouts

  • Answering any questions regarding uniform requirements, membership dues, attendance expectations, den assignments, etc.

• Process new applications as they are received

• Record new Scouts onto official roster

• Collect membership dues for new and transferring Scouts along with membership application

• Follow up on Cub Scout dropouts to help return them to full, active membership

• Schedule and attend Recruitment Nights at beginning of school year

Pack Trainer

Position Level: Tier B

Monthly Expectations: Up to four (4) hours per month during back-to-school season (August/September); up to two (2) hours per month all other months.

Term Length: 2 years; more if willing by both the Adult Leader and request of committee

• Complete all required BSA training

• Support the policies of the BSA

• Attendance at all monthly committee meetings plus summer planning meeting is mandatory.

• Encourages all leaders to participate in training

• Keeps pack training records

• Ensures all Adult Leaders (“AL”) complete required training

• Along with Outings Chair / Outdoor Chair, ensures all outdoor activities have required trained personnel.

Secretary

Position Level: Tier B

Monthly Expectations: Up to six (6) hours per month during back-to-school season (September/October); three (3) hours per month all other months.

Term Length: One (1) year; more if willing by both the Adult Leader and request of committee

• Complete all required BSA training

• Support the policies of the BSA

• Attendance at all monthly committee meetings plus summer planning meeting is mandatory.

• Maintain detailed notes at all committee meetings

• Maintain information on Pack property

• Provide Den Leaders with records and forms, as necessary

Technology Chair

Position Level: Tier B

Monthly Expectations: Up to six (6) hours per month popcorn season (September/October); up to four (4) hours per month all other months.

Term Length: One (1) year; more if willing by both the Adult Leader and request of committee

• Complete all required BSA training

• Support the policies of the BSA

• Attendance at all monthly committee meetings plus summer planning meeting is mandatory.

• Maintain Pack website

• Maintain / provide guidance to Pack Facebook page

• Plan / Assist with any technology related to annual popcorn sales

• Create necessary SignUpGenius forms, as requested

• Create registration for Pinewood Derby

• Maintain electronic calendar

Events Chair

Position Level: Tier B

Monthly Expectations: Up to ten (10) hours per month during Pinewood Derby / Blue and Gold Banquet months; up to two (2) hours per month all other months.

Term Length: One (1) year; more if willing by both the Adult Leader and request of committee

• Complete all required BSA training

• Support the policies of the BSA

• Attendance at all monthly committee meetings plus summer planning meeting is mandatory.

• Oversees Events Sub-Committee, including:

  • Recruitment of Adult Leaders to serve on committee

  • Coordinate discussion with Sub-Committee to create ideas, plans, etc.

  • Presentation of ideas, plans, etc. to Pack Committee

  • Assign duties to Sub-Committee members as neccessary

• Serve as primary planner for annual Blue and Gold banquet, including:

  • Coordinating event scheduling

  • Plan and procure decorations

  • Plan and procure meal

  • Arrange for Scouting BSA Troops to attend to receive their new Scouts

  • Arrange Arrow of Light ceremony

  • Coordinating volunteers for the event

• Assist with general event planning for Pinewood Derby, including:

  • Coordinating event scheduling

  • Arrange any outside vendor participation

  • Assist with event registration

  • Coordinating volunteers for the event

Pinewood Derby Chair

Position Level: Tier B

Monthly Expectations: Up to five (5) hours per month leading up to Pinewood Derby; up to two (2) hours per month all other months.

Term Length: One (1) year; more if willing by both the Adult Leader and request of committee

• Complete all required BSA training

• Support the policies of the BSA

• Attendance at all monthly committee meetings plus summer planning meeting is mandatory.

• Serve as primary planner for annual Pinewood Derby, including:

  • Working with Events Chair to schedule event

  • Procuring Pinewood Derby cars for pack distribution

  • Procuring trophies and ribbons

  • Along with Technology Chair, coordinate registration

  • Validate/update rules to be in-line with council standards

Cubmaster

Position Level: Tier A

Monthly Expectations: Up to ten (10) hours per month

Term Length: Two (2) years; more if willing by both the Adult Leader and request of committee

• Complete all required BSA training

• Support the policies of the BSA

• Attendance at all monthly committee meetings plus summer planning meeting is mandatory.

• Conduct pack programs in accordance with BSA policy

• Lead monthly Pack meetings

• Serve as master of ceremonies for Blue and Gold Banquet, Arrow of Light Ceremony, Pinewood Derby, Summer Kick-off, Fall Kick-Off

• Help the pack committee with year-round recruiting plans

• Recruit, guide and support den leaders

• See that the pack program, leaders, and Cub Scouts positively reflect the interests and objectives of the chartered organization and the BSA.

• Work with the pack committee to:

  • Establish program ideas

  • Selecting and recruiting adult leaders

  • Establishing a budget

• Help establish and maintain good relationships with Boy Scout troops.

• Maintain good relationships with parents and guardians. Seek their support and include them in activities.

• Guide Cub Scouts in goodwill and conservation projects.

• Help the pack committee chair conduct the annual pack program planning conference

• Work as a team with the pack committee chair to cultivate, educate, and motivate all pack leaders and parents or guardians in Cub Scouts

• Take part in the charter review meeting

Assistant Cubmaster

Position Level: Tier A

Monthly Expectations: Up to five (5) hours per month

Term Length: One (1) year; more if willing by both the Adult Leader and request of committee

• Complete all required BSA training

• Support the policies of the BSA

• Attendance at all monthly committee meetings plus summer planning meeting is mandatory.

• Help the Cubmaster as necessary

• Fill in for Cubmaster when necessary

• Participate in Pack meetings

• Help inform pack leaders of training opportunities and arrange for them to attend training sessions.

• Work with the Pack Committee to develop and promote an ongoing plan for recruiting new boys.