Pack Job Descriptions

Complete Cubmaster Fast Start training and leader position-specific training. Attend monthly roundtables.

Plan and help carry out the Cub Scout program in the pack according to the policies of the BSA. This includes leading the monthly pack meeting, with the help of other leaders.

With the pack committee, develop and execute a year-round recruitment plan for recruiting boys into Cub Scouting.

Know about and use the appropriate and available literature, including the Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide, the Webelos Leader Guide, and this resource.

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 program ideas, selecting and recruiting adult leaders, and establishing a budget plan.

Guide and support den leaders. See that they receive the required training for their positions.

Help organize and encourage graduation into a Boy Scout troop by establishing and maintaining good relationships with Boy Scout troops.

Maintain good relationships with parents and guardians. Seek their support and include them in activities.

See that Cub Scouts receive a quality, year-round program filled with fun and activities that qualify the dens and pack for the National Summertime Pack Award.

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 Cub Scout dens and, after selection, see that they are trained. Recognize the den chiefs at pack meetings.

Conduct impressive advancement, recognition, and graduation ceremonies. For Webelos ceremonies, involve Scoutmasters and other Boy Scout leaders.

Meet with the unit commissioner, Webelos den leader, and Scoutmaster to establish plans for the Webelos Scouts’ transition to Boy Scouting.

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

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.

Along with the pack committee, develop and promote an ongoing plan for recruiting new boys.

Along with the Cubmaster and pack committee, assist with pack reregistration.

Help with pack activities, such as dinners, derbies, bike safety workshops, and service projects.

Along with the pack committee, coordinate 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.

Support the policies of the BSA

Cub Scout den leaders work directly with Cub Scouts and their parents/guardians to execute the Cub Scouting program in the den toward their rank.

Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative and the chartered organization to cultivate harmonious relations and maintain communications.

Confer with the Cubmaster on policy matters relating to Cub Scouting and the chartered organization.

Supervise pack committee operation by

Calling and presiding at pack leaders' meetings.

Assigning duties to committee members.

Planning for pack charter review, roundup, and reregistration.

Approving bills before payment by the pack treasurer.

Conduct the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders’ meetings.

Ask the committee to assist with recommendations for Cubmaster, assistant Cubmasters, and den leaders, as needed.

Recognize the need for more dens, and see that they are formed as needed.

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.

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.

Develop and maintain strong pack-troop relationships, and work closely with the unit commissioner and other pack and troop leaders in bringing about a smooth transition of Webelos Scouts into the troop.

Support the policies of the BSA

Keep informed of all Cub Scouting literature, materials, records, and forms to help leaders function effectively. Help new den leaders access needed tools.

Acquaint den leaders with the contents of the Pack Record Book so that they will know how to supply the information that should be recorded there.

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.

Keep notes on business conducted at pack leaders’ meetings. Record only key items such as things needing follow-up or items for the history of the pack.

Notify leaders of pack leaders’ meetings and other activities.

Provide den leaders with records and forms for meetings.

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 following: Cubmaster, pack committee chair, secretary, or treasurer.

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.

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. From time to time, compare the records with those of the den leaders to make sure they agree. Give leadership in developing a coordinated recordkeeping system in the pack.

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.

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. Keep a record of expenditures.

Guide the pack in conducting council-approved pack money-earning projects.

Have a working knowledge of the Cub Scout advancement plan.

Help plan and conduct induction and advancement recognition ceremonies, coordinating as needed with the Webelos den leader or Scoutmaster.

Educate parents, guardians, and pack committee members in ways to stimulate Cub Scout advancement.

Promote the use of Cub Scout den advancement charts and other tools to recognize and record advancement in the den.

Collect den advancement reports at pack leaders’ meetings 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.

Maintain up-to-date information on membership, leadership, attendance, and advancement in the Pack Record Book or special software

Conducting Pack recruitment events

Ensuring that applications and forms are filled out and routed correctly

Writing blurbs to local papers on Pack 32's good works

Maintaining relations with our sponsor,  American Legion Post 419

Ensuring Pack 32 equipment is in good order

Maintaining Pack 32 inventory

Purchasing new equipment if needed

Paying rent and maintaining the storage space

Controlling access to the storage

Researching different outing activities that follow the Guide to Safe Scouting

Coordinate with the camps to reserve space for the two Family Camps held each year

Coordinate one Overnighter each year and reserve location

Report progress on the above at Committee meetings

Maintaining the Pack 32 website

Maintaining any Pack 32 social media accounts

Receive information from Pack members and convert it to webpage content

Attend committee meeting and report on any updates to the website

Coordinating the Friends of Scouting donation drive in February with the Unit Commissioner and the Committee

Arrange for a FOS speaker to attend the Blue and Gold Banquet in February

Collect FOS donations and pass on to the appropriate SVMBC representative

• • EFFORT: Medium

  • TIMING: around February

• • EFFORT: low

  • TIMING: around Nov, though reservation is earlier

• • EFFORT: low

  • TIMING: around May

• • EFFORT: Medium

  • TIMING: May/June

• • EFFORT: Medium

  • TIMING: November

• Reservation, Master Chef, Food Transportation, Hike/Craft, Sport/Game, Campfire, Cleanup Coordinator

  • EFFORT: High

  • TIMING: September/Oct, but planning typically starts months in advance and reservations need to be made early

• Reservation, Master Chef, Food Transportation, Hike/Craft, Sport/Game, Campfire, Cleanup Coordinator

  • EFFORT: High

  • TIMING: March/April, but planning typically starts months in advance and reservations need to be made early

• • EFFORT: High

  • TIMING: August through January, with Sept/Oct/Nov the most intense

• Booth, Food, Workers 

  • EFFORT: High

  • TIMING: September, but planning typically starts months in advance and reservations need to be made early

• • EFFORT: Medium

  • TIMING: May, but reservations need to be made in advance

• • EFFORT: Low

  • TIMING: October/November