Pack 1965 Positions

Please see below the different roles and leadership positions available in our Pack

Cub Scout Packs are run by volunteers and we need help from parents and grandparents to provide a fun and enriching experience for our scouts.

Please let us know if you would like to know more about any of the roles listed below.

  • The time commitment listed is a rough estimate

  • Training and shadowing are provided

  • No scouting experience needed

  • Wearing the uniform is optional

1 - Cubmaster/Assistant Cubmaster

  • Leadership and Training: Working with den and committee leaders to ensure they're trained and supported, as well as recruiting new adult leaders

  • Program and Activities: Planning and leading engaging, year-round activities and monthly pack meetings

  • Ceremonies and Recognition: Conducting ceremonies for advancements and graduations, and recognizing den chiefs

  • Recruitment and Relationships: Coordinating new member recruitment and maintaining strong relationships with parents, den chiefs, and local Boy Scout troops

  • 5-10 hrs/month

2 - Committee Chair/Assistant Committee Chair

  • Organizing and Leading the Pack Committee: The chair ensures all committee functions are delegated, coordinated, and completed. They prepare agendas, preside over meetings, and promote attendance at all committee meetings. They also schedule events and make sure locations or facilities are reserved.

  • Maintaining Key Relationships: The chair works closely with the chartered organization representative and the Cubmaster. They also ensure the pack is represented at all roundtable meetings.

  • Policy and Charter Management: The pack committee chair interprets national and local policies for the pack and is responsible for arranging the annual charter review and recharter.

  • 5-10 hrs/month

4 - Den Leader/Assistant Den Leader

  • Leading Den Meetings: The den leader plans and runs regular den meetings, which typically happen once or twice a month. These meetings are where scouts work on the adventures and activities required for their rank.

  • Delivering the Program: They implement the Cub Scout program curriculum to help scouts earn their badges, belt loops, and eventually, their rank advancement.

  • Guiding and Mentoring: The den leader serves as a mentor and role model, providing a safe and fun environment for scouts to learn and grow.

  • Communicating with Families: They are the primary point of contact for the families in their den, keeping them informed about den activities, pack events, and important dates.

  • Encouraging Parent Involvement: Den leaders are tasked with getting parents to help with den meetings and activities, as parent participation is crucial to the success of the den

  • 2 hrs/week

3 - Pack Treasurer

  • Financial Management: Creates the annual budget, maintains all financial records, deposits funds, and pays bills for authorized pack expenditures.

  • Financial Advising: Works with the pack committee to set up a strong financial program and advises on financial decisions.

  • Fundraising and Dues: Collects dues from members and helps guide fundraising activities.

  • Reporting and Transparency: Reports on the pack's financial status to the pack committee and ensures financial accountability and transparency

  • 2-4 hrs/month

5 - Recruiting Chair

  • Develop an Outreach Plan: Create a strategy to inform the community about the Cub Scout Pack. This could involve promoting via social media, distributing flyers at schools, or setting up a booth at local events

  • Organize Recruitment Events: Plan and run events that attract new members, such as a "Join Cub Scouting Night" at a local school or a fun activity like a "Raingutter Regatta Open House" where potential new Scouts can see what the program is all about

  • Build Relationships: Act as the first point of contact for interested families. Follow up with them, answer their questions, and make them feel welcome. This helps ensure they feel comfortable joining the pack

  • Track Progress: Keep a list of potential recruits, their contact information, and where they are in the joining process. This helps the pack leadership know if they are meeting their recruitment goals

  • 2-5 hrs/month (mostly during Aug/Sep/Oct)

6 - Advancement Chair

  • Oversee Advancement Records: Maintain accurate records of each Scout's completed adventures and rank requirements. This often involves working with Den Leaders and using online tools like Scoutbook to track progress.

  • Order and Distribute Awards: Ensure that all earned badges, belt loops, and other awards are ordered in a timely manner. The chair is responsible for getting the awards from the local Scout Shop or council service center.

  • Coordinate with Den Leaders: Work closely with Den Leaders to understand what requirements Scouts have completed and to get a list of awards needed for each den.

  • 1-2 hrs/month

7 - Training Chair

  • Identify Training Needs: Work with the Cubmaster and other pack leaders to determine what training is needed. This includes both the required trainings for all leaders, such as Youth Protection Training, and supplemental trainings that can help leaders improve their skills, like specific den leader trainings or outdoor skills courses

  • Encourage and Track Training Completion: Remind leaders about upcoming training requirements and deadlines. Keep a record of all completed training, often by using online tools or a simple spreadsheet

  • Communicate Training Opportunities: Keep the pack leadership informed about training opportunities available at the district or council level. This might include sharing dates for BALOO, roundtable meetings, or online courses

  • 1-2 hrs/month

8 - Quartermaster

  • Keeping an organized inventory of all equipment, such as flags, ceremonial items, and camping gear.

  • Making sure all gear is in good condition through regular maintenance, cleaning, and repairs.

  • Organizing a system for storing and checking out equipment for den leaders and other volunteers to use.

  • Lending out and receiving equipment, ensuring it's returned in good shape.

  • Advising the pack on what new equipment to buy.

  • 1-2 hrs/month

9 - Clothier

  • Managing the Uniform Exchange: The coordinator is responsible for the pack's uniform exchange program. This includes collecting donated, outgrown uniforms, organizing them by size and type, and making them available to other families in the pack for a nominal fee or as a free service

  • Supply Management: The coordinator may maintain a small inventory of common items like neckerchiefs, slides, or special event patches

  • Organizing Custom Pack Apparel: They coordinate orders for custom pack T-shirts or other apparel, collecting sizes and payments from families and placing the final order with a vendor

  • Uniform Guidance: They help new families understand the required uniform and guide them on where to acquire the necessary items, whether through the exchange program or from a retail source

  • 1-2 hrs/month

10 - Popcorn Kernel/Assistant Popcorn Kernel

  • Planning and Execution: Organizing the kickoff event, setting sales goals, and marketing the sale to families.

  • Logistics and Management: Managing order forms and payments, coordinating the placement of popcorn orders, and overseeing distribution.

  • Communication and Motivation: Acting as the main point of contact for parents and scouts, providing motivation, and ensuring accurate sales records and timely reporting to the council.

  • 10 hrs/month in August-September

11 - Communications Chair

  • Documenting Events: This person is the designated pack photographer, responsible for taking quality photos at major pack events such as ceremonies, camping trips, fundraisers, and community service projects

  • Creating the Pack Newsletter: The chair gathers information and photos from leaders and parents to create and distribute a regular newsletter. The newsletter's purpose is to celebrate scouts' achievements, inform families about upcoming events, and share stories and photos from recent activities

  • 2-4 hrs/month

12 - Webmaster

  • Website Maintenance: Manage the pack's website, including content updates, technical troubleshooting, and ensuring it maintains a professional appearance

  • 2-4 hrs/month

13 - Community Service Coordinator

  • Finding and Planning Projects: The coordinator is responsible for finding suitable service projects that are appropriate for the age and size of the scouts. They plan the logistics of each event, including dates, times, and locations. Examples: Community cleanups, Wreaths Across America, food drives…

  • Building Community Partnerships: They act as a liaison between the Cub Scout pack and local community organizations, such as food banks, parks, senior centers, and local government.

  • Communicating Details: They communicate all the necessary information about service projects to the pack, including what the project entails, what to wear, and any special instructions, ensuring a smooth and successful event.

  • Encouraging Participation: They work to motivate and encourage scouts and their families to participate in service projects, emphasizing the positive impact their actions have on the community.

14 - Religious Emblem Coordinators

  • Guiding Families: The coordinator serves as the pack's primary point of contact for religious emblem programs. They guide and advise families on how to start and complete the appropriate program for their faith

  • Program Knowledge: They are knowledgeable about the various religious emblem programs available to Cub Scouts (e.g., Light of Christ, God and Me, and others for different faiths), and they understand the requirements for each

  • Resource and Support: They provide families with access to the necessary workbooks, application forms, and a list of approved counselors or mentors from the appropriate religious community

  • Recognition: The coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the earned emblems are ordered and presented to the scouts, typically at a special pack meeting or a religious ceremony, to celebrate their achievement

  • Liaison: They may serve as a liaison between the pack and the local religious institutions or the council's religious awards committee

  • 1-2 hrs/month

15 - Event Coordinator(s)

  • Planning and Logistics: They select a date, get the event approved by the pack committee, and handle all arrangements with the venue. This includes booking, managing reservations, and ensuring all necessary forms and waivers are completed.

  • Financial Management: They set the cost for families, collect payments, and manage all payments to the vendor while keeping accurate financial records.

  • Communication: They are the main point of contact for the event, communicating all necessary details—like what to wear or what paperwork is needed—to families.

  • On-Site Leadership: On the day of the event, they act as the designated leader, managing check-in and handling any issues to ensure the outing runs smoothly and safely.

  • Events to be planned by multiple coordinator: Ski Day (February), Baseball Game Day (August), police and fire station outing.