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PACK COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Every Cub Scout pack is under the supervision of a Pack Committee.

 

This committee consists of a minimum of three registered adult members, one of whom will be the Pack Committee Chair.

 

The Pack Committee Chairperson organizes and chairs the Pack Committee.

 

There are many roles and positions within the Pack Committee. Each position is explained below.

Regardless of the size of the Pack Committee, these responsibilities must be performed:

 

  • Make recommendations to the chartered organization for final approval of pack leadership.

  • Recruit the Cubmaster and one or more assistant Cubmasters, with the chartered organization's approval.

  • Provide adequate and safe facilities for pack meetings.

  • Coordinate the pack's program and the chartered organization's program through the chartered organization representative.

  • Help with pack charter renewal.

  • Help stimulate the interest of adult family members through proper programming.

  • Supervise finances and equipment. See Fundraising and Individual Accounts.

  • Work closely with the Cubmaster.

  • Ensure that all Tiger Cubs, Wolf Cub Scouts, Bear Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts receive a year-round, quality program.

  • Complete pack committee Fast Start Training and Basic Leader Training for the position.

  • Conduct, with the help of the Cubmaster, periodic training for parents and guardians.

  • Cooperate with other Scouting units.

A strong pack committee will have individual members assigned to such areas as record keeping and correspondence, finances, advancement, training, public relations, and membership and reregistration. The pack committee chair decides how the responsibilities should be divided and gives committee members assignments. Packs may have other committee members other than those listed below including members at large as determined by the Pack Committee Chair.

 

 

Pack Committee Chairperson

 

 

Pack Committee Secretary

 

  • Keep informed of all Cub Scouting literature, materials, records, and forms to help leaders function effectively. Help new den leaders by telling them what resources are available.

  • Acquaint den leaders with the contents of the Pack Record Book so they will know how to supply the information that should be recorded there.

  • Maintain up-to-date information on membership, leadership, attendance, and advancement in the Pack Record Book.

  • Maintain an inventory of pack property.

  • Handle correspondence for the pack. This may include writing letters of appreciation and requests for reservations, or ordering supplies through the local council service center.

  • Keep notes on business conducted at pack leaders' meetings. Record only key items such as things needing follow-up or items for the history of the pack.

  • Notify leaders of pack leaders' meetings and other activities.

  • Provide den leaders with records and forms for meetings.

Pack Committee Treasurer

 

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

  • Open or maintain a bank account in the pack's name and arrange for all transactions to be signed by any two of the Cubmaster, pack committee chair, secretary, or treasurer.

  • Approve all budget expenditures. Check all disbursements against budget allowances, and pay bills by check. The pack committee chair should approve bills before payment.

  • Collect dues from den leaders at the pack leaders' meeting, preferably in sealed den dues envelopes. Open envelopes in the presence of den leaders. Give receipts for these funds, and deposit the money in the bank account. 

  • 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. Credit each Cub Scout with payment of dues. From time to time, compare the records with those of the den leaders to make sure they agree. Give leadership in developing a coordinated record-keeping system in the pack.

  • Be responsible for thrift training within the pack. Encourage each den leader to explain the pack financial plan to each boy and his family so that boys will accept responsibility for paying dues and family members will be alert to opportunities for boys to earn dues money and develop habits of thrift.

  • On the request of den leaders, sympathetically counsel with a boy who does not pay dues, determine the reason, and encourage regular payment. If the boy is unable to pay, work out a plan with the Cubmaster and pack committee so that the boy can earn dues.

  • Periodically report on the pack's financial condition at the monthly pack leaders' meeting. Make regular monthly reports to the pack committee at the pack leaders' meeting, and report to the chartered organization as often as desirable on the financial condition of the pack.

  • Provide petty cash needed by leaders. Keep a record of expenditures.

  • Guide the pack in conducting council-approved pack money-earning projects. (ie. Popcorn & Camp Cards)

 

 

Pack Committee Fundraising Chairperson

 

The Unit Fundraising Chair, also called the "Popcorn Kernel" in some councils, is appointed by the Pack Committee Chair to supervise Fundraising and ensure that every youth member has the opportunity to participate in Popcorn sales or other council Fundraising events.

  • Make recommendations on fundraising activities.

  • Work with the den leaders to provide fundraising training for youth and families.

  • Help the pack committee and Cubmaster with Popcorn and other fundraising events.

  • Provide sufficient fundraising opportunities so that boys can pay for their Basic Expenses and have money in their Individual Accounts.

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

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

 

 

Pack Committee Advancement Chairperson

 

  • Have a working knowledge of the Tiger Cub, Wolf Cub Scout, Bear Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout advancement plans.

  • Help plan and conduct induction and advancement recognition ceremonies.

  • Arrange for Tiger Cub graduation ceremonies with the Cubmaster and Tiger Cub den leader.

  • Train parents, guardians, and pack committee members in ways to stimulate Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout advancement.

  • Arrange for Webelos graduation ceremonies with the Cubmaster, Webelos den leader, and Scoutmaster.

  • Promote the use of Tiger Cub, Wolf Cub Scout, Bear Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout den advancement charts to record advancement in the den and as an incentive for advancement.

  • Promote the use of den doodles as a stimulus for advancement.

  • Collect den advancement reports at pack leaders' meetings for use when ordering badges and insignia from the local council service center.

  • Promote Boys' Life magazine as an aid to advancement.

  • Help build or obtain advancement equipment for use in making advancement ceremonies more effective.

  • Promote the wearing and proper use of uniform and insignia.

 

 

Pack Committee Public Relations Chairperson

 

  • Stimulate pack service projects in the chartered organization, school, and community.

  • Promote family participation in all pack events, such as blue and gold banquets, pack picnics, and other special events.

  • Urge pack participation in appropriate programs of the chartered organization, such as the worship service on Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath if the organization is a church or synagogue and Cub Scouts are members. Suggest ways of showing interest in the chartered organization's overall program.

  • Publicize and promote pack participation in Scouting Anniversary Week activities.

  • Circulate Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scout recruiting fliers and leaflets to invite boys to join. Work with the pack committee to promote new membership. Let the people in the neighborhood know that a Cub Scout pack is available.

  • Consider using a monthly or quarterly pack newsletter to inform families of pack plans, guide new parents and guardians in pack policies, and create a feeling of unity among members of the pack family.

  • Provide pack announcements for regular release in the official bulletins, newsletters, Web sites, etc., of your chartered organization.

  • Make use of the news media in publicizing pack events.

 

 

Pack Committee Membership & Reregistration Chairperson

 

  • Prepare reregistration papers and an annual report to the chartered organization. Secure signatures and registration fees for the coming year.

  • Ask the chartered organization representative to submit a charter application and annual report to the chartered organization for approval.

  • Arrange for periodic uniform inspections with the unit commissioner. At least a month before charter expiration, also arrange for the annual membership inventory, a uniform inspection, and the annual charter review meeting.

  • Help the Cubmaster and chartered organization representative plan and conduct the formal charter presentation.

  • Conduct an annual census of boys in the chartered organization for systematic recruitment. Work with pack committee members to promote recruitment plans.

  • Visit new families in their homes. Review with them the Bobcat requirements and "Parent Guide" in their son's handbook. Emphasize the part that the family plays in their son's advancement. Stress parent/guardian participation at all pack functions and see that new families are introduced and feel welcome at pack meetings.

  • Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee to develop and carry out a plan for year-round membership growth.

  • Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee to see that

    • eligible Tiger Cubs transition into a Wolf den at the appropriate time.

    • eligible Wolf Cub Scouts or 9-year-old Cub Scouts transition into a Bear den at the appropriate time.

    • eligible Bear Cub Scouts or 10-year-old Cub Scouts transition into a Webelos den at the appropriate time.

    • Webelos Scouts and parents or guardians have a smooth transition into a Boy Scout troop.

  • Work with the Cubmaster in following up on former pack members who are now Boy Scouts and potential den chiefs.

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

 

 

Pack Committee Friends of Scouting (FOS) Chairperson

 

Councils rely on units to raise Friends of Scouting (FOS) funds. The following functions need to be performed:

 

  • Build an organization to enroll family members and Cub Scout leaders in FOS.

  • Enroll as a Friend of Scouting.

  • For every five families in the pack, recruit one person as an enroller.

  • Attend an FOS kickoff meeting.

  • Enroll each enroller as a Friend of Scouting.

  • Train enrollers.

  • Conduct report meetings.

  • Follow up until all FOS cards have been accounted for.

  • Give recognition to contributors and enrollers.

 

 

Pack Trainer Chairperson

 

  • Orients parents of new pack members

  • Delivers Fast Start Training to new leaders in the pack

  • Delivers Basic Leader Training, including This Is Scouting (was New Leader Essentials) and specific training for Cub Scout leader positions

  • Encourages all leaders to participate in training

  • Keeps pack training records

  • Work closely with the pack committee on public relations for FOS.

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