Pack Leadership Job Descriptions Chartered Organization -  The chartered organization receives a national charter yearly to use the Scouting program as a part of its youth work. The local council helps the chartered organization understand the program, however it is the chartered organization's program and is part of the chartered organizations youth work. These groups, which have goals compatible with those of the Boy Scouts of America, include religious, educational, community groups, fraternal, business, labor, and professional associations. Each chartered organization using the Scouting program provides a meeting place, selects a Scoutmaster, approves the unit adult leadership, appoints a unit committee of at least three adults, and chooses a chartered organization representative. Chartered Organization Representative -  Scott Carpenter Holds a key position in Scouting to ensure that the chartered organization's Scouting program succeeds. Encourage unit leaders to take training. Promote well-planned unit programs. Organize enough units to meet need. Promote recruiting new youth members. Encourage transition from one program to the next. Assist in annual unit charter renewal. Suggest Good Turns that benefit your organization and its community. Encourage regular unit committee meetings. Encourage active outdoor unit programs. Promote earning advancement, including religious awards, and recognition of leaders. Approve unit finance policies. Liaison between the local council, District and the organization The Pack Committee Every pack is under the supervision of a pack committee. This committee consists of a minimum of three qualified U.S. citizens of good character, 21 years of age or older, who are selected by the chartered organization and registered as adult leaders of the BSA. One of these is designated as pack committee chair. Obviously, with a committee of three, members must assume responsibility for more areas of service than with a committee of seven or more, where the responsibilities can be spread around. 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. A larger committee is better able to perform all the required Functions of a successful pack program. It is also a way of involving more pack families in meaningful service to the pack. General Responsibilities: 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 program with the program of the chartered organization through the chartered organization representative. Assist with pack charter renewal. Help to stimulate the interest of parents through proper programming. Supervise finances and equipment. Work closely with the Cubmaster. Ensure that Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts receive a year around, quality program. Complete Pack Committee Fast Start Training and Cub Scout Leader Basic Training. Conduct, with the help of the Cubmaster, periodic training for parents. 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. Details of the various pack committee functions follow. Pack Committee -  Supervise pack committee operation by: Calling and presiding at pack leader’s mtgs. Assigning duties to members. Planning for rechartering, JSN and reregistration. Approving bills before payment. Conduct annual program planning conference. Complete training for position. Recruit new leaders as needed. Work with Charter Organization to insure facility and leadership needs. Ask the committee for recommendations for vacant positions. Recognize the need for more dens and see that new dens are formed Cooperate with Cubmaster on council-approved money-earning projects so that pack can earn money for materials and programs. Manage finances through adequate financial records. Maintain quality pack records If the Cubmaster is unable to serve, assume active direction of the pack until a successor is recruited and trained. Appoint a committee member or other registered adult to be responsible for Youth Protection training. Pack Committee Secretary -  The secretary is responsible for: Keep informed of all Cub Scouting literature, materials, records and forms to help leaders function effectively. Acquaint Den Leaders with proper record keeping. Keep notes of all pack leader’s meetings. Notify leaders of pack leader’s meetings and other activities. Provide Den Leaders with records and forms for meetings. Pack Committee Treasurer -  The treasurer is responsible for: Help the pack committee and Cubmaster establish and follow a sound financial program and pack budget plan. Open or maintain a pack bank account with all transactions to be signed by any two leaders: Cubmaster, Pack Committee Chair, Pack Secretary or Treasurer. Approve all budget expenditures. Pay all bills by check. Collect dues from den leaders at pack leader’s meeting. Open all envelopes in presence of other leaders. Give receipts for all funds. Keep up-to-date financial records. Be responsible for thrift training within the pack. Encourage den leaders to explain the financial plan with parents of den members. Help counsel families that consistently do not pay dues or participate in fundraisers. Report at each pack leader’s meeting on the financial condition of the pack. Provide petty cash needed by leaders. Guide the pack in conducting council-approved pack money-earning projects. Pack Activities and outing Chair - Help the Cubmaster plan and arrange outdoor activities. Take BALOO Training Arrange for tour permits when needed. Arrange for safe transportation as needed. Plan for first aid at events. Help Webelos Den Leaders plan Webelos overnight campouts. Plan outings to help pack and dens earn summertime pack awards. Keep families informed of all council camping opportunities including day camp, cub/parent weekends, family camps and webelos resident camps. Insure that the pack has a BALOO trained leader for safe outings. Be aware of BSA health and safety requirements. Know and carry out BSA outdoor program policy related to Cub Scouting. Pack Advancement Chair -  The advancement chair is responsible for: Have a working knowledge of Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos advancement plans. Help plan and conduct all recognition ceremonies. Train parents and pack committee members in ways to stimulate Scout advancement. Promote the use of den advancement charts to record achievements. Promote the use of den doodles Collect den advancement reports at pack leader’s meetings when ordering badges and insignia from local council office. Promote Boy’s Life magazine subscriptions. Help build or obtain advancement equipment for use in ceremonies. Promote the wearing and proper use of uniform insignia. Pack Membership Chair -  The membership chair is responsible for: Prepare reregistration papers for pack and charter organization. Ask the chartered organization to submit a charter application. Arrange for a membership inventory on a regular basis. Register all new Scouts for inventory. Help Cubmaster and Chartered Organization Representative conduct a charter presentation. Work with Cubmaster and Pack Committee Chair to plan and carry out a year-round recruitment program with emphasis on spring recruitment of Tiger Cubs and Fall Join Scouting Night. Work with Cubmaster and Pack Committee Chair on all graduations of Scouts. Follow-up on all Cub Scout dropouts to help them return to active membership. Pack Trainer - The pack trainer is responsible for: Conducting orientation of new families and pack leaders. Training for each new leader and pack committee member for his or her specific position. Conducting other training as designated by district/council. Encourage leaders to attend ongoing trainings. Remaining current with training material and program updates. Keeping track of pack training records Pack Photographer - The Photographer is responsible for: To get everyone taking pictures of activities, den and pack meetings. Collect all pictures and select the best of the best. Pass the best of the best to the webmaster for posting. The Pack  Leaders The Cubmaster’s responsibilities are: Conduct a pack program according to the policies of the Boy Scouts of America. Complete training for the position. Plan and help carry out the Cub Scout program in the pack. Attend all pack leader’s, Committee and Planning meetings Know about and use the appropriate literature. Work with the pack committee on (1) program ideas, (2) selecting and recruiting leaders, (3) establishing a budget plan. Guide and support den leaders. See that they receive training for their positions. Help establish and maintain good relationships with the unit commissioner, Boy Scout troops, professional and charter organization Maintain a good relationship with families. Seek their support. See that the Assistant Cubmasters carries their responsibilities. Help plan and conduct impressive ceremonies. Support the policies of the BSA. Work directly with the leaders to ensure all dens are functioning well. Plan the den and pack programs with the help of other leaders. Plan the monthly pack meeting with the den leaders. Lead the monthly pack meeting. Tiger Cub Den Leader - The Tiger Cub Den Leader is responsible for: Leadership in carrying out the pack program in the den. Complete training for their specific position. Led the den in its participation at the pack meeting. Serve as den host for family members at pack meetings. Work in harmony with other den leaders of the pack. Help the pack recruit new members. Coordinate shared leadership among Tiger Cub adult partners in the den. Ensure that each Tiger Cub team has the opportunity to be the host team, planning and executing the den activities, rotating responsibilities each month. Keep accurate records of den dues, attendance and advancement. Encourage Tiger Cubs to earn advancements. Work with Tiger Cub parents in planning and executing the den activities. Take part in the pack leader’s meetings and planning conferences. Set a good example for the Tiger Cubs and their families. Support the policies of the BSA. Cub Scout Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders Wolf Den Leader - Bear Den Leader - Webelos Leader - The Cub Scout Den Leader is responsible for: Leadership in carrying out the pack program in the den. Complete training for their specific position. Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings. Led the den in its participation at the pack meeting. Work in harmony with other den leaders of the pack. Help the pack recruit new members. Help train the den chief and guide him in working with the den. Provide meaningful jobs for the denner and assistant denner. Keep accurate records of den dues, attendance and advancement. Encourage Cub Scouts to earn advancements. Work with Cub Scout parents in helping plan and execute the den activities. Take part in the pack leader’s meetings and planning conferences. Set a good example for the Cub Scouts and their families. Support the policies of the BSA. Cub Scout den chief's - The Cub Scout den chief's responsibilities are to: Know the purposes of Cub Scouting. Help Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting. Serve as the activities assistant at den meetings. Set a good example through attitude and uniforming. Be a friend to the boys in the den. Help lead weekly den meetings. Help the den in its part of the monthly pack meeting. Know the importance of the monthly theme and pack meeting plans. Meet regularly with the den leader to review den and pack meeting plans. Meet as needed with adult members of the den, pack, and troop. Receive training from the den leader (and Cubmaster or assistant Cubmaster) and attend Den Chief Training. Encourage Cub Scouts to become Webelos Scouts when they are eligible. Help the denner and assistant denner to be leaders. How to Volunteer Contact the Cubmaster, Committee Chair or Chartering Organization Representative if you would like to be a Cub Scout Leader in some role. Your son's den leader can identify these people for you. Before we can turn in your adult application, you must complete and bring in your certificate for the Youth Protection Training.