Pack Leadership

Pack Leadership

1Rev 9/16/12 Boy Scouts of America

The Cubmaster

2 Boy Scouts of America

Complete Youth Protection training and leader position-specific training. Attend monthly roundtables.

Plan and help carry out the Cub Scout program in the pack—including leading the monthly pack meeting—according to BSA policies.

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

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

Guide and support den leaders through their required training.

The Cubmaster


• Help the Cubmaster as needed. Be ready to fill in for the Cubmaster, if necessary.

• Complete Youth Protection training and position-specific Basic Leader Training.

• Attend monthly roundtables and 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.

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

The Assistant Cubmaster


• Pack committee• Den leaders• Chartered organization• District and council, through

– Commissioners– District Cub Scout roundtables– District committee– District executive– District training team

Cubmaster Support


• Working with the pack team• Effective communications• Understanding and working with

boys• Projecting Cub Scout spirit• Showmanship as the pack’s

“Master of Ceremonies”

Leadership Skills


• Leadership in a busy society• All-volunteer force• Encourage, don’t instruct.• Gain consensus.• Many hands make light work.• Sometimes, things might not get

done.

Working With Adults


• Keep the program lively.• Find things they like.• Have more than you need.• Keep moving.• Make parents responsible.

Working With Boys


• Have fun.• Keep organized.• Know what’s next.• Smile.• Have a positive attitude.

It’s “Your” Pack


• Tenure– Serve as a registered assistant

Cubmaster for one year and a registered Cubmaster for two years, or serve as a registered Cubmaster for three years.

• Training– Complete basic training for Cubmasters

and This Is Scouting training.– Attend a Cub Scout leader pow wow or

University of Scouting, or at least four roundtables.

Cubmaster’s Key

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The Pack Committee


• Oversees the development of the annual pack plan including: – Pack calendar– Pack budget – Pack leadership

• Selects leadership• Provides program support• Provides a safe meeting location• Helps with charter renewal• Supervises finances and equipment• Works closely with the Cubmaster

The Pack Committee


Member of Pack

Committee

Chartered organization representative

X

Pack committee chair and members and/or parent coordinator—three registered leaders required

Pack trainer X

Cubmaster and assistant X

Den leaders and assistants X

Den chiefs X

Pack Leaders


• Chair• Secretary• Treasurer• Advancement• Public relations

• Outings• Membership and

re-registration• Friends of Scouting

Pack Committee Functions (Members)

Some pack committees may not have all of these positions, but all of these functions are important!

Some pack committees may not have all of these positions, but all of these functions are important!


• Chartered organization• District and council, through

– Commissioners– District Cub Scout roundtables– District committee– District executive– District training team

The Pack Committee Is Supported by the


• Pack bylaws• Bank account control• Asset control• Insurance• Tour permits• Adult recruitment and training• Enforce two-deep leadership

Pack Policies


The Pack Trainer


• Conducting orientation of new families and pack leaders

• Encouraging new pack leaders to participate in online training and attend Cub Scout Leader Basic Training (this Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training course)

• Helping with Unit Leadership Enhancements during pack leaders’ and/or committee meetings

How Pack Trainers Help


• Conducting other training as designated by the district and/or council

• Encouraging pack leaders to attend ongoing training, such as roundtable, pow wow, BALOO, Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders, and Wood Badge



• Remaining current on training materials and program updates

• Keeping track of pack training records

• Encouraging Den Chiefs and Den Leaders to attend Den Chief Training



• Immediately provide information and an orientation to new parents in the pack.

• Ease the transition to Scouting.

• Family orientation is covered in the Cub Scout Leader Book.

New Parent Orientation


• Youth Protection — immediately (online)– Also available through district or council– Can be delivered by pack trainer

• Position-Specific — as soon as possible

• Fast Start (online) —is recommended if there will be delays in other training

Required Leader Training


• BALOO—Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation

• Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders

• Pow Wow and/or University of Scouting

• Roundtables• Wood Badge• Philmont Training Center opportunities

Supplemental Leader Training


• For Boy Scouts and Venturers who are filling a den chief leadership position

• Fast Start (online) provides immediate help when a Scout or Venturer is appointed

• Den chief conference provides:– Structure of den meeting– Games and activities– How den chiefs can help the den

leader

Den Chief Training


• Monthly meeting• Conducted by district

commissioner staff.• Program information• Planning assistance• Den and pack ideas• For all leaders!

Roundtable


• Advanced leadership training• Weeklong or two extended

weekends• Focuses on five leadership areas• Skills that apply to home,

work, and Scouting

Wood Badge


• Unit Inventory of Training

• Training Attendance Report

• Training Status Change

Pack Training Records


The Cub Scout Leader’s Training Award may be earned

by any Cub Scouter, as shown on the MCBSA website:

http://monmouthbsa.org/Council/Committees/Training/Awards.aspx


Cub Scout Leader’s Training Award

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The Den Leader


The Den Leader• Gives leadership to den program planning• Works with adult partners (Tiger Cubs) or

an assistant and den chief• Helps or makes sure that the boys

advance• Maintains den records• Works with other pack leaders• Participates in pack program planning• Attends monthly roundtables• Approves advancement (Webelos)


The Assistant Den Leader

• Provides support to the den leader

• Serves as a backup leader• Attends pack meetings• Assists in program planning

It’s wise to have several assistants!



The Den Leader Training Award may be earned

by any Den Leader, as shown on the MCBSA

website:


Den Leader Training Award

Rev: 9/16/12



Review and Questions


Documents

Pack Leadership