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.