Members of the Pack Committee

Although the Cubmaster, Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders, WEBELOS den leaders, and their assistants are not members of the pack committee, they attend the monthly pack leaders' meetings and participate in planning activities.

The Cub Scout Leader Book has details of the various positions on the pack committee, but here is a brief overview.

The Pack Committee Chair

 Reports to the chartered organization 

• Leads the monthly pack leaders' meetings and the annual pack program planning conference 
• Guides the selection of new leaders 
• Assigns responsibilities to the committee members

The Pack Secretary

• Keeps informed about program literature to help new leaders know what resources are available. 
• Maintains membership, advancement, and attendance records in the Pack Record Book or similar records 
• Handles pack correspondence 
• Keeps records of meetings  

The Pack Treasurer

• Maintains a bank account for the pack funds, where all checks and withdrawals must be signed by two pack leaders 
• Collects dues from den leaders 
• Keeps pack financial records using the financial section of the Pack Record Book or similar records 
• Prepares an annual pack budget 
• Guides the pack in conducting money-earning projects

Advancement Member

• Understands the Cub Scout and WEBELOS Scout advancement programs and how boys advance 
• Works with den leaders to be sure that advancement will occur 
• Receives from the den leaders the advancements to be recognized at each month's pack meeting 
• Obtains the badges and other recognitions and arranges for presentation at the pack meeting

The Pack Trainer

• Orients parents of new pack members 
• Delivers Fast Start training to new leaders in the pack
• Delivers Basic Leader Training, including "New Leader Essentials" and specific training for Cub Scout leader positions, especially new Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and WEBELOS den leaders. 
• Encourages all leaders to participate in training 
• Keeps pack training records

The Public Relations Member

• Publicizes and promotes pack activities 
• Urges pack participation in events of the chartered organization, such as Scout Sunday 
• Encourage pack service projects
• Prepares a pack newsletter with schedules and activity details

The Outings Member

• Helps the Cubmaster plan and arrange for outdoor pack activities 
• Arranges for tour permits when required 
• Arranges transportation for pack activities 
• Helps den leaders plan outdoor den activities, such as WEBELOS overnight campouts 
• Ensures that BSA health and safety requirements are met 
• Makes sure that at least one adult has completed BALOO training before conducting pack campouts  

Other Committee Members

Your pack may have other committee members, such as a membership and relationships members, and a Friends of Scouting member.

You may also select other adults to fill certain one-time needs, such as a blue and gold banquet chair or pinewood derby chair. They are usually not members of the committee.

Duties

 The pack committee has various duties, including:

• Selecting the Cubmaster and assistants, with the approval of the chartered organization
•  Securing adequate and safe facilities for pack meetings
• Seeing that a year-round pack program is planned and conducted 
• Assisting with pack charter renewal
• Establishing a pack budget, and planning money-earning activities to fund it

The Monthly Pack Leaders' Meeting

The purpose of this meeting is to plan the den and pack programs for the upcoming months and manage the business affairs of the pack. It should be held about a week before each month's pack meeting, and has two principal objectives:

1. Develop detailed plans for the den and pack meetings and activities for the following month. For example, the September pack leaders' meeting is used to plan a detailed program for October.

2. Conduct a final check on details for the upcoming pack meeting for this month.

The meeting has several parts:

Den Plans - Based on the theme for the upcoming month, the Cubmaster and assistants help den leaders plan their meetings and activities.

Pack Plans - Plans are finalized and assignments are made for next month's pack meeting and activities, and preliminary planning is done for future months. A final check is made on assignments for this month's pack meeting. Advancement reports and den dues may be turned in by den leaders. A Unit Leadership Enhancement training may also be included. 

Social - A time to get to know one another better.

Where to Learn More

This presentation helps you understand your new job on the pack committee, but you need more information and training. 

One place to get it is the monthly Cub Scout leader roundtable led by your local district. At roundtable, you get ideas about upcoming themes, information on local activities, and a chance to interact with other Cub Scout leaders. If you don't know when and where your roundtable is held, ask other leaders or call your council service center.

Basic Leader Training is presented by your district a number of times throughout the year. If your pack has a pack trainer, you may be able to participate in this training within your pack. Basic training goes far beyond this training to give you the information you need to be a successful Cub Scout leader in the months to come.

Steps to Success as a New Committee Member

 Get acquainted with the other leaders of your pack. 

• Attnd monthly pack leaders' meetings. With the other pack leaders, help plan the monthly pack meetings. 
• Attend the next Cub Scout roundtable for advice and great suggestions on themes and activities. 
• Participate in Basic Leader Training as soon as possible. This will expand and add to the information you receive here.