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Leadership Descriptions

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Leaders provide a safe, stimulating environment for learning and fun!

Cubmaster:

  • Complete Youth Protection Training, New Leaders Essentials Training, and Basic Leader Training for the position.  Read and understand Pack Policies.
  • Work directly with Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders, Webelos den leaders, den chiefs, and pack committee chair and members to make sure that all dens are functioning well.
  • Plan the den and pack programs with the help of other leaders.
  • Lead the monthly pack meeting with the help of others. Involve all dens in some way.
  • Coordinate the total Cub Scout program in the pack.
  • Provide adequate and safe facilities for pack meetings.
  • Attend monthly District Round Table meetings or ensure Pack is represented by other leadership.
  • Ensure a safe environment with proper safety equipment and procedures in place.

 

Assistant Cubmaster:

  • Complete Youth Protection Training, New Leaders Essentials Training, and Basic Leader Training for the position.  Read and understand Pack Policies.
  • When Cubmaster is unavailable, provide direction and leadership.
  • Work directly with the Cubmaster, Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders, Webelos den leaders, den chiefs, and pack committee chair and members to make sure that all dens are functioning well.
  • At Pack Meetings, ensure the health and safety of attendees.
  • Attend, on occasion, monthly District Round Table meetings.
  • Ensure a safe environment with proper safety equipment and procedures in place.

Committee Chair:

  • Complete Youth Protection Training, New Leaders Essentials Training, and Basic Leader Training for the position.  Read and understand Pack Policies.
  • Confer with the Cubmaster on policy matters
  • Supervise pack committee operation by

1.       Calling and presiding at pack leaders' meetings.

2.       Assigning duties to committee members.

3.       Planning for pack charter review, roundup, and re-registration.

4.       Approving bills before payment by the pack treasurer.

  • Conduct the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders' meetings.
  • Ensure success of a council-approved money-earning project so the pack can earn money for materials and equipment.
  • Ensure finances are managed through adequate financial records.
  • Ensure membership drives are successfully completed.
  • Maintain pack records and pack property.
  • If the Cubmaster and Assistant Cubmaster are unable to serve, assume active direction of the pack until a successor is recruited and registered.
  • Ensure all committee members, leaders, and families are fully trained for their position.  There must be at least one person who is BALOO trained for outdoor activities.
  • Develop and maintain strong pack-troop relationships by working with Unit Commissioner and local troop Committee Chairs and Scoutmasters.
  • Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative .
  • Attend, on occasion, monthly District Round Table meetings.
  • Ensure a safe environment with proper safety equipment and procedures in place.

Cub Scout / Tiger Den Leader:

  • Complete Youth Protection Training, New Leaders Essentials Training, and Basic Leader Training for the position.  Read and understand Pack Policies.
  • Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure that their den is an active and successful part of the pack.   Cubs must thrive, have fun, and earn advancements.
  • Develop and maintain a good working relationship and open communication with den families.
  • Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings at least every other week.
  • Attend the Pack Committee meetings.
  • Attend, on occasion, monthly District Round Table meetings.
  • Maintain a friendly relationship with Cub Scouts; encourage them to earn advancement awards. Keep accurate advancement records and see that boys receive recognition for their achievements.
  • Stimulate the Cub Scouts' imaginations on the program theme for the month and help the den prepare its stunts and exhibits for the pack meeting.
  • Ensure a safe environment with proper safety equipment and procedures in place.

Webelos Den Leader:

  • Complete Youth Protection Training, New Leaders Essentials Training, and Basic Leader Training for the position.  Attend training for outdoor programs: BALOO and OWLS.  Read and understand Pack Policies.
  • Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure that their den is an active and successful part of the pack.   Cubs must thrive, have fun, and earn advancements.
  • Develop and maintain a good working relationship and open communication with den families.
  • Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings at least every other week.
  • Attend the Pack Committee meetings.
  • Attend, on occasion, monthly District Round Table meetings.
  • Maintain a friendly relationship with Cub Scouts; encourage them to earn advancement awards. Keep accurate advancement records and see that boys receive recognition for their achievements.
  • Stimulate the Cub Scouts' imaginations on the program theme for the month and help the den prepare its stunts and exhibits for the pack meeting.
  • Ensure a safe environment with proper safety equipment and procedures in place.

Treasurer

  • Complete Youth Protection Training, New Leaders Essentials Training, and Basic Leader Training for the position.    Read and understand Pack Policies.
  • 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 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.  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 record-keeping system in the pack.
  • Report monthly at the Pack Committee meeting on status of account including all income, expenditures, and future obligations.
  • Provide petty cash needed by leaders. Keep a record of expenditures.
  • Guide the Committee Chair in conducting council-approved pack money-earning projects.
  • Attend, on occasion, monthly District Round Table meetings.

Fundraising Chair

·         Complete Youth Protection Training, New Leaders Essentials Training, and Basic Leader Training for the position.    Read and understand Pack Policies

·         Coordinate a successful council-approved money-earning project so the pack can earn money for materials and equipment.  Attend meetings as required.

·         Coordinate materials, promotion, and activities of project

·         Coordinate membership involvement and promotion of project.

·         Collect and track moneys.  Submit tracker and moneys to Treasurer for deposit.

·         Ensure a safe environment with proper safety equipment and procedures in place at fundraising events.

Membership Chair

  • Complete Youth Protection Training, New Leaders Essentials Training, and Basic Leader Training for the position.    Read and understand Pack Policies.
  • Recruit:

§         Coordinating with Narragansett Council’s District Chair, organize the annual Cub Rally membership drive by attending necessary meetings, distribute materials to schools, place membership drive signs, and attend membership drive.

o        Arrange day and time of membership drive.

o        Collect membership applications (Cub Scout and Leader) and money.  Ensure all applications are received and are correctly filled out.  Pass money to Treasurer with proper accounting.  Deliver applications and final payment to Narragansett Council.  Ensure all new members accounted for at Narragansett Council.

o        Work with Cubmaster to place new Cubs in dens and to ensure new dens have a Den Leader.  Ensure all new members are properly placed and have met with their new Den Leader and are thriving.

  • Retain:

o        Ensure Cubs are provided with a quality program and satisfied with Den and Pack program.

o        Follow up on Cub Scout dropouts to help return them to full, active membership.

  • Re-charter: 

o        Maintain a roster of active and inactive Cubs.

o        Prepare re-registration papers and an annual report to the chartered organization. Secure signatures and registration fees for the coming year.

o        Ask the chartered organization representative to submit a charter application and annual report to the chartered organization for approval.

o        At least two months before charter expiration (March 1st) arrange for the annual membership inventory and the annual charter review.

  • Attend, on occasion, monthly District Round Table meetings.
  • Ensure a safe environment with proper safety equipment and procedures in place at membership drives.

Pack Advancement Chair:

  • Complete Youth Protection Training, New Leaders Essentials Training, and Basic Leader Training for the position.    Read and understand Pack Policies.
  • Awards:

o        Collect den advancement reports from Den Leaders and Cubmaster.

o        Order badges and insignia from the local council service center.

o        Arrange for pickup and delivery of advancements prior to ceremony.

  • Advancement Program:

o        Ensure all leaders are properly trained in ways to stimulate Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout advancement.

o        Promote the use of Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout den advancement charts to record advancement in the den and as an incentive for advancement.

o        Promote the use of den doodles as a stimulus for advancement.

o        Record and track official Cub Scout advancements at Narragansett Council.  Each rank shall be recorded by the Council (especially Arrow of Light, Cub Scouting’s highest award).

  • Advancement Ceremonies:

o        Ensure advancement graduation ceremonies are fun and exciting.

o        Help build or obtain advancement equipment for use in making advancement ceremonies more fun and effective.

Public Relations:

  • Complete Youth Protection Training, New Leaders Essentials Training, and Basic Leader Training for the position.    Read and understand Pack Policies, especially the Website Policy.
  • Website

o        Purpose is to provide timely information to those wishing to join Pack 66 and to those members wishing to actively participate.

o        Update website with latest information including: meeting dates & times, current events both Pack & Council, and ensure all information and links are current.

o        Updates shall occur no less than on a monthly basis and a week prior to Pack Meeting.

o        WEBSITE SAFETY:  No personal information for anyone (includes Cubs and Leaders) shall be posted on website including, at a minimum, last names, phone numbers, and addresses.  Pictures shall NOT include names of children.

  • Newsletter:

o        Published for distribution at Pack Meeting.  It should include next meeting dates, upcoming events, and other important information or news.

  • News releases:
    • News releases include Scouting for Food results and participation, Service Project work, and any positive news that may be passed to the general public. 

Events Coordinator:

·         Complete Youth Protection Training

·         Come up with a fun and exciting idea for a trip, hike, visit, or sleepover.

·         Confer with the Cubmaster and Committee Chair on event.

·         Organize an event by obtaining all necessary information (day, time, place, cost, and event details).

·         With approval of Pack Committee, promote event to Pack membership

·         Coordinate with Pack Public Relations to ensure event is promoted on website and in newsletter with all necessary information.

·        Ensure event is in a safe environment with proper safety equipment and procedures in place.

Learning by having fun!!