Pack Leadership

Scouting operates through volunteer leadership. Volunteer unit leaders are an example of Scouting’s principal of service to others. Parents are the primary source of leaders in the Scouting program. You volunteer not only to serve Scouting, but also to serve your son and his friends, and to have a chance to be a positive influence on the youth in your community. All leaders in the Pack are volunteers

Being a leader is fun, challenging, and rewarding. Leaders find that their experiences help them to become better parents. The volunteer positions in the Pack include:

CUBMASTER  -Helps plan and carry out the Pack program with the help of the Pack Leadership Pack committee. Leads monthly Pack meetings and attends the monthly district roundtables.

DEN LEADER(S) – Leads the den at weekly den and monthly Pack meetings and helps guide the scouts in advancing to the next rank.

PACK COMMITTEE
Pack committee members perform administrative functions of the Pack. The committee members include:

  • COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN – Presides at all Pack committee meetings. Helps recruit  adult leaders. Also attends Pack meetings.
  • SECRETARY/TREASURER – This can be one or two persons. The Secretary/Treasurer takes notes of the committee & Pack meetings and keeps the financial recodes for the Pack. Attends Pack meetings and Pack committee meetings.
  • ADVANCEMENT CHAIRMAN – Maintains advancement records for the Pack. Orders and obtains all badges and insignia. Attends Pack meetings and committee meetings.

The PACK COMMITTEE may also have the following positions: PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIR, OUTDOOR ACTIVITY CHAIR, MEMBERSHIP AND REGISTRATION CHAIR, PACK TRAINER, PARENT HELPERS

These volunteers function as chairpersons for Pack sub -committees that oversee special programs and events within the Pack. Pinewood Derby, Blue and Gold Banquet, Day Camp, and Popcorn sales are just some of the events that need parent coordinators.

As a leader within the Scouting organization, a training program is provided to help you with your position. Training sessions offered include Youth Protection training, Cub Scout Fast Start training, This is Scouting, and Job Specific training. These courses are offered in training sessions in each district throughout the year, and can also be completed online at www.scouting.org.

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