Committee Members

• Ensures that quality adult leadership is recruited and trained.
• Recruits or selects the Cubmaster and Assistant Cubmasters as required.
• Assigns a qualified Assistant Cubmaster when the Cubmaster is absent.
• Assists in the selection of Den and Tiger Cub leaders.
• Supports leaders in carrying out the scout program.
• Is responsible for finances, adequate funds, and disbursements in line with approved budget.
• Obtains, maintains, and properly cares for pack property.
• Assures the Cub Scouts have a year-round quality program.
• Ensures the pack has an outdoor program that at least meets the requirements for the yearly National Quality Unity Award.
• Helps to stimulate the interest of the parents through a good program.
• Supports the Cubmaster in working with Den Leaders.
• Attends Cub Scout leader basic training, youth protection training, and monthly roundtables.
• Resolves problems that affect the overall pack program.
• Provides assistance for the special needs some boys may require.
• Helps with the Friends of Scouting campaign.
• Assists with charter review and annual re-charter.

Pack Committee Positions:

• Advancement
• Chairperson
• Communications
• Fund Raising
• Camping
• Secretary
• Treasurer

Advancement

• Attends Cub Scout leader basic training, youth protection training, monthly roundtables, and yearly powwows.
• Acquires a working knowledge of the Cubs and Webelos advancement plans.
• Encourages Scouts to advance in rank.
• Maintains all Scout advancement records using the PackMaster 2000 software package.
• Reports to the scout council office, on the correct form, the scouts advancements.
• Helps plan and conduct advancement ceremonies, Webelos crossings, and Tiger Cubs graduations.
• Coordinates the construction or acquisition of ceremonial advancement equipment.
• Reports to the Pack Committee at each meeting.

Chairperson

• Organizes the committee to see that all functions are delegated, coordinated, and completed.
• Maintains a close relationship with the chartered organization directly or through the chartered organization representative.
• Sees that new dens are formed when needed.
• Selects with the assistance of the committee the Den and Tiger Cub leadership.
• Conducts the annual pack program planning meeting.
• Prepares pack committee meeting agendas.
• Calls, presides over, and promotes attendance at monthly pack committee meetings and any special meetings that may be called.
• Provides a parent training program.
• Assumes active direction of the pack, if the Cubmaster is unable to serve, until a successor is recruited and commissioned.
• Completes Cub Scout Fast Start training, Leader Basic training, and youth protection training.
• Attends monthly roundtables and yearly powwows.
• Ensures pack representation at monthly roundtables.
• Keeps the official pack roster using the PackMaster 2000 software.
• Works with the St. Louis scheduler to provide adequate meeting facilities.
• Develops and maintains a strong relationship with the Troop to graduate the Webelos into it.
• Helps to bring families together at joint Webelos den and Troop activities.
• Arranges for charter review and annual re-charter.
• Plans the charter presentation.
• Reports to the Pack Committee at each meeting.

Communications

• Completes Cub Scout Fast Start training, Leader Basic training, and youth protection training.
• Attends monthly roundtables and yearly powwows.
• Coordinates with the Troop's communications person to provide articles about scout activities to the parish publication "The Spirit of St. Louis".
• Works with the Troop's webmaster to transform the Pack's web page into a St. Louis Scouts web page covering both the pack and troop with links to the sponsors.
• Reports to the Pack Committee at each meeting.

Fund Raising

• Completes Cub Scout Fast Start training, Leader Basic training, and youth protection training.
• Attends monthly roundtables and yearly powwows.
• Chairs the popcorn sales every year.
• Manages the money-earning projects that the committee approves, including obtaining proper authorizations when required.
• Reports to the Pack Committee at each meeting.

Camping

• Attends Cub Scout leader basic training, Basic Leader Outdoor traning (Baloo), youth protection training, and monthly roundtables.
• Knows and carries out BSA outdoor program policy related to Cub Scouting.
• Reviews all activities to ensure unit leaders comply with BSA policies in the GUIDE TO SAFE SCOUTING.
• Helps the Cubmaster plan and arrange for outdoor activities.
• Secures permission to use camping sites.
• Makes reservations as required and pays deposit fees.
• Plans First Aid for emergencies and maintains emergency contact information.
• Organizes the pack's attendance to Summer Day and Resident camps.
• Coordinates with the Troop to obtain the yearly permit to State Parks.
• Promotes the National Summertime Pack Award.
• Reports to the Pack Committee at each meeting.

Secretary

• Completes Cub Scout Fast Start training, Leader Basic training, and youth protection training.
• Attends monthly roundtables and yearly powwows.
• Keeps and distributes minutes of the leaders' meetings
• Distributes committee information as required.
• Keeps track of the list of action items decided at the meetings.
• Takes care of the pack correspondence and prepare letters as directed by the chairperson.
• Keeps and updates the pack calendar, and provides the information to the Webmaster.
• Develops and maintains the inventory of pack property.
• Maintains pack manuals, videos, forms, and cub scout materials for use by the leaders.
• Reports to the Pack Committee at each meeting.

Treasurer

• Completes Cub Scout Fast Start training, Leader Basic training, and youth protection training.
• Attends monthly roundtables, and yearly powwows.
• Handles all pack funds. Pay bills as recommended by the Cubmaster or approved by the Pack Committee.
• Maintains checking and saving accounts.
• Collects Cub Scouts dues from Den Leaders.
• Keeps adequate records using the PackMaster 2000 financial software.
• Documents the money-earning projects as approved by the committee.
• Leads in the preparation of the annual pack budget.
• Leads the Friends of Scouting Campaign.
• Reports to the Pack committee at each meeting.

UNIT LEADERS  

Cubmaster

Everything the Cubmaster does is aimed at providing a quality program for the scouts.  Planning fun and safe pack activities, advising other leaders and parents, and leading and facilitating pack meetings - these are all ways in which the Cubmaster affects the kind of Cub Scouting each boy in the pack is offered. Although the Cubmaster is an executive position he has direct influence on the lives of individual boys by keeping in mind that boys can be made better through Cub Scouting.

• Conducts a pack program according to the policies of the Boy Scouts of America.
• Completes Cubmaster Fast Start Training, Cub Scout Leader Specific Training, and youth protection training.
• Attends monthly roundtables.
• Plans, coordinates, and helps carry out the total Cub Scout program in the pack.
• Leads the monthly pack meetings with the help of other leaders.
• Knows about and uses literature of the program, including BOY'S LIFE, SCOUTING MAGAZINE, and CUB SCOUT and WEBELOS SCOUT PROGRAM HELPS.
• Sees that the pack program, leaders, and Cub Scouts reflect positively the interests and objectives of the chartered organization and the Boy Scouts of America.
• Works with the Pack Committee on program ideas, selecting and recruiting adult leaders, and following a budget plan.
• Assists the Pack Committee chairman in conducting the annual pack program planning meeting and the monthly pack leaders' meetings.
• Works as a team member with the Pack Committee chairman to cultivate, educate, and motivate all pack leaders and parents in Cub Scouting.
• Coaches and mentors Assistant Cubmasters to help them in their leadership development.
• Sees that the Assistant Cubmasters discharge their responsibilities.
• Guides and Supports the den leaders. Sees that they receive the required training for they position.
• Works directly with the Tiger Cubs coordinator, the Cub Scout den leaders, the Webelos den leaders, the den chiefs, the pack committee chairman, and the committee members to make sure all dens are functioning well.
• Sees that Cubs and Webelos receive a quality, year-round program filled with fun and activities that qualify the dens and pack for the National Summertime Pack Award.
• Helps organize Webelos dens and encourage graduation into a Boy Scout troop.
• Recruits Den Chiefs and for all dens, and recognizes the den chiefs at pack meetings.
• Conducts impressive Webelos den induction and Arrow of Light Ceremonies.
• Assists in planning and conducting stimulating crossover ceremonies involving Webelos den leaders, Webelos Den Chiefs, parents, Scoutmasters, and troop junior leaders.
• Encourages high advancement standards for Cub Scouts and Webelos.
• Guides Cub scouts in goodwill and conservation projects.
• Supervises the support to the Tiger Cubs group.
• Conducts an impressive advancement ceremonies for all Cub Scout Ranks.
• Helps maintain good relationships with Boy Scout troops.
• Maintains good relationships with parents by seeking their support and including them in activities.
• Involves relatives such as uncles, aunts, and grandparents so Cub Scouts have additional positive role models and resources.
• Supports the policies of the Boy Scouts of America.

Assistant Cubmaster

• Completes Cub Scout Fast Start training, Leader Basic training, and youth protection training.
• Attends monthly roundtables, and yearly powwows.
• Assists the Cubmaster as needed and is ready to fill in for the Cubmaster if necessary.
• Participates in pack meetings.
• Helps inform pack leaders of training opportunities and arranges for them to attend training sessions.
• Works with the pack committee to develop and promote an ongoing plan for recruiting mew boys.
• Assists in pack activities.
• Works with the pack committee on outings to see that Cubs and Webelos receive a quality, year-round program filled with fun and activities that qualify the dens and pack for the National Summertime Pack Award.
• Participates in the annual pack program planning meeting and pack monthly leaders' meeting.
• Supports the policies of the Boy Scouts of America.

Den Leader

• Gives leadership to planning and carrying out a year-round program of activities for the den to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
• Completes Cub Scout Fast Start training, Leader Basic training, and youth protection training.
• Attends monthly roundtables, and yearly powwows.
• Establishes a close working relationship with the Assistant Den leaders by coaching and mentoring them to help them in their leadership development.
• Sees that the Assistant Den leaders discharge their responsibilities.
• Leads the den in its participation at pack meetings. Serve as den host or hostess for den parents at pack meetings.
• Works in harmony with other den and pack leaders.
• Cooperates with the Cubmaster an his assistant in recruiting new boys.
• Works with the den chief to guide him in his work with the Cub scouts. Sees that he receives recognition for his efforts at den and pack meetings.
• Meets regularly with the den chief to allow him to help plan den meetings and den activities, and lets him to serve as den activities assistant.
• Provides meaningful jobs for the denner and assistant denner so they can learn responsibility and gain satisfaction from their participation.
• Uses BOYS' LIFE and SCOUTING magazines, CUB SCOUT PROGRAM HELPS, the boys' program books, and other Cub Scouting literature as sources for program ideas.
• Collects weekly den dues and turn them to the pack's treasurer. Keeps accurate records of den dues and attendance.
• Maintains a friendly relationship with Cub Scouts; encourages them to earn the advancement awards. Keeps accurate advancement records and sees that the boys receive recognition for their advancements.
• Stimulates the Cub scouts' imagination on the program theme for the month and helps the den prepare its stunts and exhibits for the pack meeting.
• Helps the den and pack earn the National Summertime Pack Award.
• Develops a good working relationship with the den parents and families. Uses their talent to help enrich the den program.
• Holds den parents' meetings as often as needed to get acquainted and strengthen den operation. Has open communications with den families.
• Involves den fathers, uncles, and grandfathers in outings and other den activities so boys will have additional male role models.
• Sees that two deep leadership is always available for den meetings and activities.
• Participates in the annual pack planning meeting and monthly pack leaders' meetings.
• Sets a good example for the boys by behavior, attitude, and properly wearing the uniform.
• Support the policies of the Boy Scouts of America.

Webelos Den Leader

• Gives leadership to planning and carrying out a year-round program of activities for the Webelos den to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
• Completes Cub Scout Fast Start training, Webelos Den Leader Basic training, youth protection training, and Webelos Den Leader Outdoor training.
• Attends monthly roundtables, and yearly powwows.
• Establishes a close working relationship with the Assistant Webelos Den leaders by coaching and mentoring them to help them in their leadership development.
• Sees that the Assistant Webelos Den leaders discharge their responsibilities.
• Develops a close working relationship with the Assistant Webelos den leader and the Webelos den chief, functioning with them as a den leadership team.
• Leads the den in its participation at pack meetings. Serve as den host or hostess for den parents at pack meetings.
• Works in harmony with other den and pack leaders.
• Cooperates with the Cubmaster an his assistant in recruiting new boys.
• Works with the den chief to guide him in his work with the Webelos. Sees that he receives recognition for his efforts at den and pack meetings.
• Meets regularly with the Webelos den chief to allow him to help plan den meetings and den activities, and lets him to serve as den activities assistant.
• Provides meaningful jobs for the denner and assistant denner so they can learn responsibility and gain satisfaction from their participation.
• Uses BOYS' LIFE and SCOUTING magazines, WEBELOS SCOUT PROGRAM HELPS, the boys' program book, and other Cub Scouting literature as sources for program ideas.
• Instill Scouting's spirit and moral values by personal example, ceremonies, and meaningful activities such as service projects.
• Collects weekly den dues and turn them to the pack's treasurer. Keeps accurate records of den dues and attendance.
• Maintains a friendly relationship with Webelos Scouts; encourages them to earn the advancement awards and maintains high advancement standards. Keeps accurate advancement records and sees that the boys receive recognition for their achievements.
• Helps establish and maintain good relationships with Boy Scout troops into which the Webelos may be graduated.
• Tries to graduate every boy into a troop.
• Plans and conducts stimulating crossover ceremonies involving the Cubmaster, Assistant Webelos den leaders, Webelos Den Chiefs, parents, Scoutmasters, and troop junior leaders.
• Encourages den parents to help plan and carry out overnight campouts and outdoor activities.
• Helps the den and pack earn the National Summertime Pack Award.
• Develops a good working relationship with the den parents and families. Uses their talent to help enrich the den program by asking qualified individuals to serve as activity pin counselors.
• Sees that two deep leadership is always available for den meetings and activities.
• Participates in the annual pack planning meeting and monthly pack leaders' meetings.
• Sets a good example for the boys by behavior, attitude, and properly wearing the uniform.
• Keeps the Cubmaster and pack committee informed on the progress and needs of the Webelos.
• Support the policies of the Boy Scouts of America.

Assistant Den Leader

• Assists the den leader as needed.
• Completes Cub Scout Fast Start training, Leader Basic training, and youth protection training.
• Attends monthly roundtables, and yearly powwows.
• Carries out the duties assigned by the den leader and is ready to fill in for the den leader if necessary.
• Develops a close working relationship with the assistant den leader and the den chief, functioning with them as a den leadership team.
• Attends the pack meetings and assists as needed.
• Participates in the annual pack planning meeting and monthly pack leaders' meetings.
• Sets a good example for the boys by behavior, attitude, and properly wearing the uniform.
• Support the policies of the Boy Scouts of America.

Assistant Webelos Den Leader

• Assists the den leader as needed.
• Completes Cub Scout Fast Start training, Leader Basic training, youth protection training, and Webelos Den Leader Outdoor training.
• Attends monthly roundtables, and yearly powwows.
• Carries out the duties assigned by the den leader and is ready to fill in for the den leader if necessary.
• Develops a close working relationship with the Assistant Webelos den leader and the Webelos den chief, functioning with them as a den leadership team.
• Attends the pack meetings and assists as needed.
• Participates in the annual pack planning meeting and monthly pack leaders' meetings.
• Sets a good example for the boys by behavior, attitude, and properly wearing the uniform.
• Support the policies of the Boy Scouts of America.

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