Pack Committee

Every pack is under the supervision of a pack committee, which consists of at least three members (chair, secretary, and treasurer). By handling administrative and support tasks, the pack committee allows the Cubmaster, den leaders, and their assistants to focus on working directly with the Cub Scouts.

With a committee of three, members must assume responsibility for more areas of service than with a committee of seven or more. 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.

Pack Committee Chair

Qualifications:

Be a U.S. citizen at least 21 years of age, appointed by the chartered organization and registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
A person of good character, familiar with organization procedures, with a deep concern for the pack's success.
Someone respected in the community, who shows the willingness and ability to be the Cubmaster's chief adviser.
Completes and maintains up-to-date BSA training, including BSA Youth Protection Training.

Responsibilities:

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.
Confer with the Cubmaster on policy matters relating to the Cub Scout program and the chartered organization.
Call and preside at pack leaders' meetings Assigning duties to, and training, committee members
Planning for pack charter review, roundup, and re-registration
Approving bills before payment by the pack treasurer
Conduct the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders' meetings.
Work with the chartered organization representative to provide adequate and safe facilities for pack meetings.
Cooperate with the Cubmaster on council-approved money earning projects so the pack can earn money for materials and equipment.
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 Youth Protection training.
Provide a parent training program.
Develop and maintain strong pack-troop relationships, sharing with the troop committee the need for graduations into the troop.
Support the policies of the Boy Scouts of America.

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Cubmaster

Qualifications:

Be a U.S. citizen at least 21 years of age, appointed by the chartered organization and registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
A person of good character, familiar with organization procedures, with a deep concern for the pack's success.
Someone respected in the community, who shows the willingness and ability to be the guiding hand behind the work of the other pack leaders and serves as the program advisor to the pack committee.
Completes and maintains up-to-date BSA training, including BSA Youth Protection Training.

Responsibilities:

Work directly with the pack trainer, den leaders, den chiefs, pack committee chair, and committee members to make sure that all dens are functioning well.
Ensure that all den leaders have completed Youth Protection training and Den Leader Position-Specific Training.
Work as a team with the pack committee chair and pack trainer to recruit, educate, guide, support, motivate, and inspire the other adult leaders.
With the help of other leaders, plan quality, year-round den and pack programs filled with fun and activities.
Lead the monthly pack meetings with the help of others, involving all dens in some way.
Conduct impressive advancement, recognition, and graduation ceremonies. For Webelos crossover ceremonies, involve Scoutmasters, the Order of the Arrow, and other Boy Scout leaders.
Coordinate pack membership, recruiting, and transition.
Maintain good relationships with parents and guardians. Seek their support and include them in activities.
Request den chiefs for all Cub Scout dens and, after selection, see that they are trained. Recognize the den chiefs at pack meetings.
Establish and maintain good relationships with Boy Scout troops that your Webleos Scouts may work with and/or join.
Know about and use the appropriate and available literature (point out the current versions of those publications, which should be on display in the room).
Attend monthly roundtables.