Chartered
Organization Representative
Qualifications:
If residing in this country but not a citizen of the
Scouting representative and is registered as an adult
leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities:
The chartered organization representative's responsibilities are to
Help select the right leadership for the pack.
Encourage pack leaders and committee members to take
training.
Promote well planned pack programs.
Serve as a liaison between the pack and the
organization.
Organize enough packs for the organization (if
needed).
Promote the recruiting of new members.
Help with the charter renewal.
Suggest service projects for the organization.
Encourage the pack committee to hold meetings.
Encourage outdoor program activities.
Emphasize advancement and recognition.
Utilize district help and promote the use of district
personnel and materials.
Use approved pack finance policies.
Encourage recognition of leaders.
Cultivate resources to support the organization.
Represent the organization at the council level.
The chartered organization representative is the direct
contact between the pack and the
chartered organization. This individual is also the
organization's contact with the
district committee and the local council. The chartered
organization representative may
become a member of the district committee and is a
voting member of the council. If the
chartered organization has more than one unit. one
representative serves them all.
Pack
Committee Chair
Qualifications: If
residing in this country but not a citizen of the
to abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey
the laws of the
of age, is appointed by the chartered organization and
registered as an adult leader of
the BSA. Is a person of good character, familiar with
organization procedures, with a
deep concern for the pack's success. Preferably is a
member of the chartered
organization, respected in the community, who shows the
willingness and ability to be
the Cubmaster's chief adviser.
Responsibilities: The
Pack Committee Chair's job is to
Maintain a close relationship with the chartered
organization representative,
keeping this key person informed of the needs of the
pack that must be brought
to the attention of the organization or the district.
Report to the chartered organization to cultivate
harmonious relations.
Confer with the Cubmaster on policy matters relating
to Cub Scouting and the
chartered organization.
Supervise pack committee operation by
1.Calling
and presiding at pack leaders' meetings.
2.Distributing
minutes of these meetings to the adult volunteers of the pack.
3. Assigning duties to committee members and dens as
necessary.
4. Planning for pack charter review and re-registration.
5. Working through the Treasurer to develop a budget for
the pack
6. Approving bills/expenses before payment by the pack
treasurer.
7. Soliciting replacements for outgoing pack committee
positions.
Conduct pack program planning meeting and pack
leaders'
meetings.
Complete pack committee Fast Start Training and Basic
Leader Training for the
position.
Ask the committee to assist with recommendations for
Cubmaster, assistant
Cubmasters, Tiger Cub Den Leaders, Cub Scout Den
Leaders, and Webelos Den
Leaders, as needed.
Recognize the need for more dens, and see that new
dens are formed as needed.
Work with the Chartered Organization Representative to
provide adequate and
safe facilities for Pack, Den and Committee meetings.
Cooperate with the Cubmaster on council-approved
money-earning projects so
the pack can earn money for materials and equipment.
Work with the Treasurer to manage finances through
adequate financial records.
Maintain adequate pack records and take care of pack
property.
If the Cubmaster is unable to serve, assume active
direction of the pack until a
successor is recruited and registered.
Appoint a committee member or other registered adult
to be responsible for duties such as Pack Trainer, Youth Protection training
etc
..
Provide a training program for adult family members.
Develop and maintain strong pack-troop relationships,
sharing with the troop
committee the need for graduations into the troop.
Work closely with the unit commissioner and other pack
and troop leaders in
bringing about a smooth transition of Webelos Scouts
into the troop.
Help bring families together at joint activities for
Webelos dens (or packs) and
Boy Scout troops. Support the policies of the BSA.
Attend Roundtable Meetings and distribute information
to the Den Leaders.
Advise Den Leaders of needed training along with the
Pack Trainer.
Approve applications for all adult volunteers through
reference checks.
Pack
Committee Roles (General)
Every pack is under the supervision of a pack committee.
This committee consists of a
minimum of three members, each of whom meets these
requirements: If residing in this
country but not a citizen of the
Law, to respect and obey the laws of the
the BSA statement of religious principle. Is of good
character, is 21 years of age or older,
is selected by the chartered organization, and is
registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
One of these is designated as pack committee chair.
Members may assume responsibility for more than one area
of service as designated by the Pack Committee Chairman. Although packs can and
do operate with a minimum
of three committee members, experience has shown that a
larger committee generally
ensures a stronger, more stable pack and is better able
to perform all the required
functions to ensure a successful pack program. It is
also a way of involving more pack
families in meaningful service to the pack.
Responsibilities: Regardless of the size of the pack
committee, these responsibilities
must be performed through the Committee Chairman:
Make recommendations to the chartered organization for
final approval of pack
leadership.
If needed, help the Committee Chairman recruit the
Cubmaster and one or more Assistant Cubmasters, with the chartered
organization's approval.
Provide adequate and safe facilities for pack den and
committee 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.
Work closely with the Cubmaster.
Ensure that all Tiger Cubs, 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 re-registration. The pack committee
chair decides how the
responsibilities should be divided and gives committee
members assignments. Here are
details of the various pack committee functions.
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.
Contact all media if need, to promote the activities of
the pack.
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.
Provide den leaders with records and forms for
meetings.
Establish and maintain a website for the pack.
1. The website should have information to contact the pack and the Chartered Organization.
2. The website should contain links to key areas of information for use by the pack.
3. Maintain any documents such as pictures and written material for the history of the pack.
Draft any fliers needed by the committee to advertise pack functions.
It should be noted that at this time the Committee Chairman will
maintain the website and the various Coordinators will draft any letter or
other correspondence that is related to their particular area. The Committee
Chairman shall also maintain a supply of forms on the website at the Chartered
Organization for the Den Leaders use.
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,
or Treasurer.
Work with the Committee Chairman to 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. (if dues are collected)
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 and/or fees (as
applicable). 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. (if dues are collected in a den)
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 as approved by
the Committee Chairman. Keep a record of expenditures.
Guide the pack in conducting council-approved pack
money-earning projects.
Advancement
Chair
Have a working knowledge of the Tiger Cub, 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, 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 from pack leaders 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.
Keep Packmaster program up to date with advancements.
Friends
of Scouting (FOS) Chair
Some councils rely heavily 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.
Attend an FOS kickoff meeting.
Conduct report meetings.
Follow up until all FOS cards have been accounted for.
Give recognition to contributors and enrollees.
Work closely with the pack committee on public
relations for FOS.
Serve as primary contact for the pack when reporting to
the district
Cubmaster
Qualifications: If
residing in this country but not a citizen of the
to abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey
the laws of the
of age, is of good moral character, and is interested in
working with boys. Does not
need to be an expert in all Cub Scout activities but
should be a leader who is able to
communicate well with adults as well as boys. Should be
able to delegate
responsibilities and set a good example through
behavior, attitude, and uniform.
Should believe in the values and purposes of Cub
Scouting. Preferably a member of the
chartered organization. Selected and appointed by the
pack committee with the
approval of the chartered organization, and registered
as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities: The
Cubmaster's responsibilities are to
Conduct a pack program according to the policies of
the BSA.
Complete Cubmaster Fast Start Training and
position-specific Basic Leader
Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
Plan and help carry out the Cub Scout program in the
pack. This includes leading
the monthly pack meeting, with the help of other
leaders.
Help the pack committee with a year-round recruitment
plan for recruiting boys
into Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouting, and Webelos Scouting.
Know about and use the appropriate and available literature,
including Boys' Life
and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout Program Helps, and the
Webelos Leader
Guide.
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 on (1) program ideas, (2)
selecting and recruiting
adult leaders, and (3) establishing a budget plan.
Guide and support den leaders. See that they receive
the required training for
their positions.
Help organize Webelos dens and encourage graduation
into a Boy Scout troop.
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. Involve male relatives such
as uncles and grandfathers
so that Cub Scouts will have additional male role
models.
See that Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts
receive a quality, year-round
program filled with fun and activities that qualify the
dens and pack for
the National Summertime Pack Award.
Guide Cub Scouts in goodwill and conservation
projects.
See that the responsibilities specified for the
assistant Cubmaster are carried out.
Help the Pack Committee Chair conduct the annual pack
program planning
conference and the monthly pack leaders' meetings.
Work as a team with the pack committee chair to
cultivate, educate, and motivate
all pack leaders and parents or guardians in Cub
Scouting.
Take part in the charter review meeting and annual
charter presentation
ceremony.
Request den chiefs for all dens and, after selection,
see that they are trained.
Recognize the den chiefs at pack meetings.
Conduct an impressive graduation ceremony for Tiger
Cubs.
Meet with the Unit Commissioner, Webelos Den Leader,
and Scoutmaster to
establish plans for the Webelos Scouts' transition to
Boy Scouting.
Help plan and conduct impressive Webelos graduation
ceremonies involving
parents and guardians, the Scoutmaster, the Webelos Den
Chief, the Webelos Den
Leader and the Troop Junior Leaders.
Conduct impressive Arrow of Light Award ceremonies.
Encourage high advancement standards from all Cub
Scouts.
Help bring families together at joint activities for
Webelos dens (or packs) and
Boy Scout troops.
Support the policies of the BSA.
Attend Roundtable meetings to insure that the pack is
kept informed of district announcements.
In general, the Cubmaster (sometimes referred to as the
unit leader) is the guiding hand
behind the work of other pack leaders and serves as
program adviser to the pack
committee. He or she is a recruiter, supervisor,
director, planner, and motivator of other
leaders.
The Cubmaster's main responsibilities are to
Work directly with the Pack Trainer, Tiger Cub Den
Leaders, and Cub Scout Den
Leaders, Webelos Den Leaders, Den Chiefs, and Pack
Committee Chair and members
to make sure that all dens are functioning well.
Plan the den and pack programs with the help of other
leaders.
Lead the monthly pack meeting with the help of others.
Involve all dens in some
way.
Coordinate the total Cub Scout program in the pack.
Everything that the Cubmaster does is aimed at helping
the individual boy. Securing
strong leaders, planning den and pack activities,
advising other leaders and adult
family members-these are all ways in which the Cubmaster
affects the kind of Cub
Scouting each boy in the pack is offered. The Cubmaster
directly influences the lives of
individual boys by keeping in mind those boys can become
better through Cub Scouting.
Assistant
Cubmaster
Every pack should have at least one Assistant Cubmaster.
In most packs, two or three
will be helpful, allowing, the Cubmaster to divide
responsibilities.
Qualifications: If
residing in this country but not a citizen of the
to abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey
the laws of the
of age, has good moral character, and is interested in
working with boys. At least one
Assistant Cubmaster should be able to replace the
Cubmaster's position in case of an
emergency. The Assistant Cubmaster is recommended by the
Cubmaster, approved by
the Pack Committee and Chartered Organization, and
registered
as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities: An
assistant Cubmaster's responsibilities
(as designated by the Cubmaster) are to
Help the Cubmaster as needed. Be ready to fill in for
the Cubmaster, if necessary.
Complete Cubmaster Fast Start Training and
position-specific Basic Leader
Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
Participate in pack meetings.
Supervise Den Chiefs and see that they are trained.
Conduct the monthly den chief planning meeting for all
den leaders, assistant
den leaders, and den chiefs to plan and coordinate
weekly den meetings and
pack meeting participation.
Work with neighborhood troops that supply den chiefs
and into which Webelos
Scouts may graduate.
Help the pack trainer 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.
Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee on pack
re-registration.
Help with pack activities, such as dinners, derbies,
bike safety workshops, service
projects, etc.
Work with the pack committee on outings to see that
the pack and dens qualify
for the National Summertime Pack Award.
Participate in the annual pack program planning
conference and pack leaders'
meetings.
Promote the religious emblems program.
Support the policies of the BSA.
Pack
Trainer
Qualifications: If
residing in this country but not a citizen of the
to abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey
the laws of the
of age, and is registered with the BSA as a pack
trainer. It is recommended that the pack
trainer has at least one year of experience in a
leadership position in Cub Scouting,
preferably as a Cub Scout or Webelos Den Leader. Pack
trainers should be trained at a
district or council trainer development conference. The
pack committee selects the pack
trainer with the approval of the chartered organization.
For new packs and those
lacking experienced leaders, an experienced leader from
the district training team or
another pack may be appointed as pack trainer until the
new leaders gain experience.
Responsibilities: The
pack trainer is responsible for
Conducting orientation of new families and pack
leaders. (See Chapter 10 of the
Cub Scout Leader Book, "Den and Pack
Management.")
Training each new leader and pack committee member for
his or her specific
position, using material provided by the BSA.
Helping with Unit Leadership Enhancements during pack
leaders' meetings.
Conducting other training as designated by the
district and/or council.
Encouraging pack leaders to attend ongoing training,
such as Roundtable, Pow
Wow or
Wood Badge.
Remaining current with training material and program
updates.
Keeping track of pack training records.
Work with the Advancement Chair to insure training
records are up to date for the adults.
Identify adults whose Youth Protection needs to be
updated.
The goal of the pack trainer is to have 100 percent of
the pack leadership trained in their position
responsibilities. New leaders and adult family members
should receive orientation within one
week of joining the pack, and leaders should receive
position-specific training within 30 days.
Tiger
Cub Den Leader
Qualifications: If
residing in this country but not a citizen of the
to abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey
the laws of the
of age and of good moral character. Should be interested
in and enjoy working with
boys and be able to work with adults. Should be an experienced
leader, but may be a
parent or guardian of a boy in the den. Recommended by
the Cubmaster after
consultation with the parents and guardians of the Tiger
Cubs involved, and approved
by the pack committee and chartered organization.
Registered as an adult leader of
BSA.
Responsibilities: The
Tiger Cub Den Leader's responsibilities are to
Give leadership in carrying out the pack program in
the den.
Complete Tiger Cub Den Leader Fast Start Training and
position-specific Basic
Leader Training. Attend monthly roundtable meetings.
Lead the den in its participation at pack meetings.
Serve as den host or hostess for family members at the
pack meetings.
Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders.
Help the Cubmaster (or Assistant Cubmaster) and pack
committee to recruit new
boys.
Coordinate shared leadership among the Tiger Cub adult
partners in the den.
Ensure that each Tiger Cub and his adult partner have
the opportunity to be the
host team, planning and executing the den activities,
rotating responsibilities
monthly.
Make pack and den resources available to the host
team, ensuring the completion
of the den component of the Tiger Cub advancement
requirements.
Use Boys' Life and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout
Program Helps, the Tiger Cub
Handbook and other Cub Scouting literature as sources
for program ideas.
Keep accurate records of den dues and attendance.
Collect weekly den dues
(optional) and turn them in to the pack treasurer at the
monthly pack leaders'
meetings.
Maintain a friendly relationship with the Tiger Cubs
and their adult partners.
Encourage Tiger Cubs to earn advancement awards. Keep
accurate advancement
records and see that the boys receive recognition for
their achievements by working through the Advancement Chair.
Stimulate the Tiger Cubs' imaginations on the program
theme for the month, and
work with the adult partners to prepare boys for
participation in pack meetings.
Promote the religious emblems program, as available to
Tiger Cubs.
Help the den and pack earn the National Summertime
Pack Award.
Take part in the annual pack program planning
conference and pack leaders'
meetings.
Help set a good example for the boys through behavior,
attitude, and proper
uniforming.
Help the Cubmaster or Assistant Cubmaster provide a
meaningful recognition
ceremony for the transition of Tiger Cub dens as they
enter Wolf dens at the end
of the Tiger Cub year.
Throughout the year, keep in mind the transition goal
of moving the boys to the
next level in Cub Scouting.
Support the policies of the BSA.
The main responsibilities of the Tiger Cub Den Leader
can be summarized as
follows:
Work directly with other den and pack leaders to
ensure that their den is an
active and successful part of the pack.
Coordinate shared leadership among the Tiger Cub adult
partners, ensuring that
all adult partners help plan, conduct, and prepare for
den meetings and Go See It
outings on a rotating basis and that the den activities
provide advancement
opportunities for the boys in the den.
Attend pack leaders' meetings.
Lead the den at the monthly pack activity.
Ensure the transition of Tiger Cubs into a Wolf den at
the end of the year.
Check for announcements from the Roundtable or Pack
Committee meetings and distribute the information to families in the den.
Cub
Scout Den Leader
Qualifications: If
residing in this country but not a citizen of the
to abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey
the laws of the
of age and of good moral character. Should be interested
in and enjoy working with
boys and be able to work with adults. May be a parent or
guardian of a boy in the den.
Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with
parents and guardians of the
Cub Scouts involved, and approved by the pack committee
and chartered organization.
Registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities: The
Cub Scout Den Leader's responsibilities are to
Give leadership in carrying out the pack program in
the den.
Complete Cub Scout Den Leader Fast Start Training and
position-specific Basic
Leader Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
Lead the den in its participation at pack meetings.
Serve as den host or hostess for
den family members at pack meetings.
Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders.
Help the Cubmaster (or Assistant Cubmaster) and pack
committee recruit new
boys throughout the year.
Help train the den chief and guide him in working with
Cub Scouts. See that he
receives recognition for his efforts at den and pack
meetings.
Attend the monthly Den Chief planning meeting for Den
Leaders, Assistant Den
Leaders and Den Chiefs.
With the Assistant Den Leader, meet with the Den Chief
and let him help plan den
meetings and den activities; allow him to serve as den
activities assistant.
Provide meaningful jobs for the Denner and Assistant
Denner so that they can
learn responsibility and gain satisfaction from their
efforts.
Use Boys' Life and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout
Program Helps, the boys'
handbooks and other Cub Scouting literature as sources
for program ideas.
Collect weekly den dues (optional) and turn them in to
the pack treasurer at the monthly
pack leaders' meetings. Keep accurate records of den
dues and attendance.
Maintain a friendly relationship with Cub Scouts;
encourage them to earn
advancement awards. Keep accurate advancement records
and see that boys
receive recognition for their achievements by working
through the Advancement Chair.
Stimulate the Cub Scouts' imaginations on the program
theme for the month and
help the den prepare its stunts and exhibits for the
pack meeting.
Promote the religious emblems program.
Help the den and pack earn the National Summertime
Pack Award.
Help establish a close working relationship with the
assistant den leader and den
chief, functioning as a den leadership team.
Develop and maintain a good working relationship and
open communication
with den families. Use their talents to help enrich the
den program. Hold den
adults' meetings as often as needed to get acquainted
with family members and
strengthen den operation.
Involve den fathers, uncles, and grandfathers in
outings and other den activities
so that boys will have additional male role models.
See that a leader is available for all den meetings
and activities. Call on the
assistant den leader to fill in when necessary.
Take part in the annual pack program planning
conference and pack leaders'
meetings.
Help set a good example for the boys through behavior,
attitude, and proper
uniforming.
Support the policies of the BSA.
The main responsibilities of the Cub Scout Den Leader
can be summarized as follows:
Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure
that their den is an
active and successful part of the pack.
Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings with the
Assistant Den Leader and
Den Chief.
Attend the pack leaders' meetings.
Lead the den at the monthly pack activity.
Check for announcements from the Roundtable or Pack
Committee meetings and distribute the information to families in the den.
Assistant
Cub Scout Den Leader
Each den should have at least one Assistant Den Leader,
and more if needed.
Qualifications: If
residing in this country but not a citizen of the
to abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey
the laws of the
of age and of good moral character, and is able to
perform the duties assigned by the
den leader. Should be able to fill in for the den leader
in case of an emergency.
Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with the
Den Leader, parents, and
guardians of the Cub Scouts involved, and approved by
the Pack Committee and
chartered organization. Registered as an adult leader of
the BSA.
Responsibilities: The
assistant Cub Scout den leader's responsibilities are to
Help the den leader as needed.
Carry out the duties assigned by the Den Leader.
Be ready to fill in for the den leader in case of an
emergency.
Help establish a close working relationship with the
den leader and den chief,
functioning with them as a den leadership team.
Complete Cub Scout Den Leader Fast Start Training and
position-specific Basic
Leader Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
Attend pack meetings and help as needed.
Take part in the annual pack program planning
conference and pack leaders'
meetings.
Attend the monthly Den Chief planning meeting for Den
Leaders, Assistant Den
Leaders and Den Chiefs.
Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders.
Support the policies of the BSA.
The Assistant Cub Scout Den Leader shares the work of
the Cub Scout Den Leader and may be called upon to serve as a family contact or
record keeper, or to handle other details of den operation.
Webelos
Den Leader
Qualifications: If
residing in this country but not a citizen of the
to abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey
the laws of the
of age and of good moral character. Should be interested
in and enjoy working with
boys and able to work with adults. May be a parent or
guardian of one of the boys in
the den. Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation
with parents or guardians
of the Webelos Scouts involved, and approved by the pack
committee and chartered
organization. Registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities: The
Webelos Den Leaders responsibilities are to
Give leadership to planning and carrying out a
year-round program of activities
for the Webelos den to achieve the purposes of Cub
Scouting.
Complete Webelos Den Leader Fast Start Training,
position specific Basic Leader
Training and Webelos Den Leader
Outdoor Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
Lead the den in its participation at the monthly pack
meetings.
Help establish a close working relationship with the
Assistant Webelos Den Leader
and Webelos Den Chief, functioning with them as a den
leadership team.
Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders.
Help the Cubmaster and pack committee recruit new
Webelos Scouts.
Help train the Webelos Den Chief and guide him in working
with Webelos Scouts.
Attend Den Chief Training with him. See that he receives
recognition for his
efforts at den and pack meetings.
Attend the monthly Den Chief planning meeting for Den
Leaders. Assistant Den
Leaders and Den Chiefs.
With the Assistant Webelos Den Leader, meet with the
Webelos Den Chief, and let
him help plan Webelos den meetings and activities. Give
him meaningful
assignments.
Provide worthwhile tasks for the Webelos Denner so
that he can assume some
responsibility and gain satisfaction from his efforts.
Use Boys' Life and Scouting magazines and the Webelos
Leader Guide as
resources for program ideas and information.
Instill Scouting's spirit and moral values through
personal example, ceremonies,
and meaningful activities such as service projects.
Promote the religious emblems program.
Collect den dues (optional) and turn them in to the
pack treasurer at the pack leaders'
meeting. Keep accurate records of den dues and
attendance.
Encourage Webelos Scouts to advance. Maintain high
advancement standards.
Keep accurate advancement records and see that the boys
are promptly
recognized for their achievements by working through the
Advancement Chair.
With the help of the Cubmaster, Pack Committee, and
Unit Commissioner,
determine one or more neighborhood Boy Scout troops into
which Webelos
Scouts may be graduated, and establish a good working
relationship with those
troops. Try to graduate every Webelos Scout into a
troop.
Work with the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster to
plan and conduct
meaningful joint activities.
Work with the Cubmaster to see that impressive
graduation ceremonies are
conducted in the pack. Invite the Scoutmaster and troop
leaders to take part.
Ask qualified people, including adult family members, to
serve as activity badge
counselors.
Encourage parents or guardians of Webelos Scouts to
help plan and carry out
overnight campouts and other outdoor activities. Work
with the troop assistant
Scoutmaster or Scoutmaster to arrange for the loan of
troop equipment for joint
Webelos den-troop activities.
Help the den and the pack earn the National Summertime
Pack Award.
Have a plan to ensure that a leader is available for
all Webelos den meetings and
activities. Call on the Assistant Webelos Den Leader to
fill in, as needed.
Participate in the annual pack program planning
conference and the monthly
pack leaders' meetings.
Keep the Cubmaster and pack committee informed on the
status and needs of the
Webelos den.
Support the policies of the BSA.
Check for announcements from the Roundtable or Pack
Committee meetings and distribute the information to families in the den.
The responsibilities of the Webelos Den Leader can be
summarized as follows:
Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure
that the den is an active
and successful part of the pack.
Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings with the
assistant and den chief.
Attend pack leaders' meetings.
Lead the den at the pack meetings and activities.
Assistant
Webelos Den Leader
Every Webelos den should have at least one Assistant
Webelos Den Leader.
Qualifications: If
residing in this country but not a citizen of the
to abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey
the laws of the
of age, is of good moral character, and is able to
perform the duties assigned by the
Webelos Den Leader. Should be able to fill in for the
Webelos Den Leader in case of an
emergency. Recommended by the Cubmaster after
consultation with the Webelos Den
Leader and parents or guardians of the Webelos Scouts
involved, and approved by the
Pack Committee Chair and chartered organization.
Registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities: The
Assistant Webelos Den Leader's responsibilities are to
Help the Webelos Den Leader as needed and carry out
the duties assigned by the
Webelos Den Leader. Be ready to fill in for the den
leader in case of an emergency.
Help establish and maintain a close working
relationship with the Webelos Den
Leader and Webelos Den Chief, functioning with them as a
den leadership team.
Help establish and maintain good relationships with
neighborhood Boy Scout
troops into which Webelos Scouts will graduate.
Complete Webelos Den Leader Fast Start Training,
position specific Basic Leader
Training and Webelos Den Leader Outdoor Training. Attend
monthly
roundtables.
Attend monthly pack meetings and help as needed.
Take part in the annual pack program planning
conference and monthly pack
leaders' meetings.
Attend the monthly Den Chief planning meeting for Den
Leaders, Assistant Den
Leaders and Den Chiefs.
Support the policies of the BSA.
The Assistant Webelos Den Leader shares the work of the
Webelos Den Leader and may be called upon to handle various details of den
operation.
Activity
Badge Counselor
Qualifications: The
activity badge counselor may be an adult family member of a
Webelos Scout, a pack leader, a teacher, a coach, or another
adult qualified to teach one
or more activity badges to Webelos Scouts. This is
usually a temporary position and is
not a registered BSA position.
Responsibilities: The
activity badge counselor's responsibilities are to
Provide activity badge instruction at Webelos den
meetings, as requested by the
Webelos den leader. This could include, for instance,
providing resources and
instruction on model building, leading field trips, or
providing instruction and
help on collections and specimens, depending on the
activity badge
requirements. The service usually extends over three or
four den meetings for
each badge.
Be familiar with the Webelos Scout Book in presenting
activity badge information
and approving requirements.
Help Webelos Scouts gain self-confidence in completing
projects and in dealing
with adults.
Follow the Webelos den time schedule for activity
badge instruction.
Help recruit other activity badge counselors.
Popcorn Chair:
Responsibilities: The Popcorn Chair responsibilities
are:
Attend the BAC summer meeting on how to organize the packs overall
popcorn activity.
Distribute to Den Leaders all order forms and information.
Coordinate one or more Show and Sells with Den Leaders.
Order, pick up and deliver the Show and Sell product.
Collect Take Home Orders from all Scouts along with funds
collected.
Order Product and Prizes.
Make arrangements to have the popcorn picked up from its distribution
location and made available for distribution to each Scout.
Transfer funds collected and invoice for product to Treasurer.
Give any information to the Secretary to place in local
papers or on the pack website.
Distribute boys prizes to Den Leaders.
Race (Pinewood/Rain Gutter/Rocket)
Chair:
Generally one race event is held per year in January. The sections below are specific to the type of race being held.
Order
ribbons and participation cards for all Cub Scouts.
Recruit
volunteers from each den to:
1. Move the track from the gym
loft to the gym floor and assemble the four sections.
2. Mount the end-of-track
sensors and start switch onto the assembled track, and connect wiring to the
computer.
3. Borrow (if possible) a
printer to allow a permanent record of each cars total time.
4. Enter the boys names into
the computer software and pre-assign car numbers to each car (numbers 1
through the number of boys in the pack).
Group car numbers in each den together.
5. Assemble the following
items: scale, tools for car repair and adjustment (glue gun(s), electric drills
and bits, pliers, powdered graphite), and weights (to be added to cars).
6. Borrow (if possible) a
projector to connect to the computer to project race results onto the wall.
7. Prepare voting lists for
each car category and recruit a judge to monitor voting at each category.
8. Setup a weigh-in station
with scale (one person).
9. Setup the car repair and
adjustment table (three to four people).
10. Upon completion of the races
disassemble and return all items to the location (or person) from which they
were obtained.
11. Prepare a trophy-name list
to be used for ordering trophies.
12. Order trophies (allow about
seven days for processing).
Rain Gutter Regatta:
Decide
on whether ribbons, trophies, or some other will be presented to Cub Scouts.
Boats
are propelled in the race by the boys blowing on the sail of their boat.
Recruit
volunteers from each den to:
1. Move the gutters from the
gym loft to a table (or sawhorses).
2. Fill the gutters to about
one-half inch of the top edge.
3. Act as judges for a race for
a den where their son is not a member.
4. Prepare race charts to
determine through double-elimination the standings of boys within each den (if
positions within a den or the pack are to be determined).
5. Upon completion of the races
empty the water from the gutters and return them to the gym loft.
Space
Decide
on whether ribbons, trophies, or some other will be presented to Cub Scouts.
Recruit
volunteers from each den to:
1. Move the Space Derby
fixtures from the gym loft to the race location. If the races are to be held in the gym, sandbags
or some other method must be obtained to hold the fixtures in place when
tension is placed on the fishing line stretched between the fixtures. If the races are to be held outdoors, stakes
may be used to hold the fixtures in place.
2. Act as judges for a race for
a den where their son is not a member.
3. Prepare race charts to
determine through double-elimination the standings of boys within each den (if
positions within a den or the pack are to be determined).
4. Act as propeller-winders
for the rockets.
Hospitality Chair
Work with the den duties assigned by the Pack Committee Chair.
Notify/remind dens of their responsibilities for
providing snacks at monthly Pack Meetings.
Purchase liquid refreshment, napkins, paper plates, flatware, and
tablecloth material for consumption at a normal (not Blue & Gold or June
picnic) pack meeting and submit invoices to Treasurer for payment.
Coordinate one or more persons from each den to help setup, supervise
during the refreshment period and cleanup afterward.
For the Blue & Gold dinner in February and picnic in June, submit a
proposed budget for pack committee approval, coordinate the type of food
responsibility of each den.
Sign any service learning forms for young volunteers.
Collect and store any unused snack for use at the next
meeting.
Responsible for any clean up of the kitchen area after
any meetings.