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Cub ScoutingHow a pack runs!

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Pack OrganizationChartered Organization Chartered Organization

Representative

Pack Committee

Cubmaster

Cub Scout Den Leaders

Assistant Cub ScoutDen Leaders

Den Chief

Tiger Cub Den Leaders

Adult Partners

Den Chief

Pack Trainer

Assistant Cubmaster

Webelos Den Leaders

Assistant Webelos Den Leaders

Den Chief

Local Council

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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

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Pack Committee Functions (Members)

Some pack committees may not have all positions!

Some pack committees may not have all positions!

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The Cubmaster• 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—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.

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The Assistant Cubmaster• 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 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.

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Cubmaster Leadership Skills• Working with the pack team• Effective communications• Understanding and working with boys• Projecting Cub Scout spirit• Showmanship as the pack’s

“Master of Ceremonies”

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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)

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The Assistant Den Leader

• Provides support to the den leader• Serves as a backup leader• Attends pack meetings• Assists in program planning

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Adult Leadership Skills

• Shared leadership• Teamwork• Cooperation• Communication• Working with boys• Attitude• Setting the example

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The Den Chief

• Boy Scout or Venturer leadership position

• Older boy influence• Helps the den leader• Leads activities• Positive attitude• Leads by example

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The Denner and Assistant Denner

• Boy leadership• Help the den leader• May lead activities• Rotate jobs• Teaches responsibility

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Parent Involvement• Encourage all parents to participate• Ask for help

– Start with just one job– Ask them to do something specific

• Ask them to register– Insurance coverage– Closer relationship to the unit– Scouting magazine

• Consider– Single-parent families– Grandparents

• Parent and Family Talent Survey

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Parent Involvement

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National Cub Scouting Resources• Leader Book• Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide• Leader How-To Book• Webelos Leader Guide• Scouting magazine• Boys’ Life• Youth Protection training• National Web sites

– www.myscouting.org– www.scouting.org– www.scoutingmagazine.org– www.scoutstuff.org– www.scoutparents.org

• Other books and pamphlets

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Local Cub Scouting Resources• Local council service center• District executive and other support

staff• District and unit commissioner• Scout executive• Camping facilities• Program support• Fund-raising programs• Activities

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Local Information Sources

• Training– Cub Scout Leader Fast Start (online)– Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training– This Is Scouting (online)– Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation

(BALOO)– Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders– Health and Safety

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Local Information Sources

• Roundtable– Monthly meeting– For all leaders and interested parents– Conducted by the district– Program ideas and fun

• Council Web site, newsletters, others• Commissioners service

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Unit Information Sources

• Pack trainer• Other leaders• Pack library• Visit another den meeting• Ask for advice• Ask for help