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Cub Scout Pack 341
(Ridgecrest, California)
 
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Our Expectations



LEADERS:
To follow through on your commitment to become a leader to guide the boys through the ranks of Cub Scouts.

To keep communications open between yourself and the parents of the boys in your den with notes sent home or phone calls.

To plan out a program for the Scouts using the resources given to you by the Pack Committee. To explore and learn and have fun with the Scouts as they earn their rank.

To have den meetings at least every other week where the boys learn and explore and earn Achievements.

To attend monthly Pack meetings to hand out the awards the boys have earned.

To attend monthly Pack Committee meetings to keep abreast of what is going on in the Pack.

To ask parents of your boys to help out in the den with projects, supplies, field trips, etc.

PARENTS:

To have your son wear the appropriate uniform to all den and Pack meetings or Scout activities.

To make sure your son attends den meetings – contact your den leader if the boys will miss a meeting so they know if they are coming or not.

To attend Pack meetings with your Scout so they have family there to cheer them on as they earn their awards they have worked so hard on. The entire family is invited to all Pack meetings.

To offer assistance to the den leader. There are countless ways that everyone can lend a hand to keep the dens running smoothly. The den leaders will let the parents know what they can do to help out.

To work with your son on any achievements that the den leader asks you to complete at home. Your support of the program is essential to keeping the boys interested in Cub Scouts.

To encourage the Scouts to stay with the Pack for the full year. It builds good character to finish what you started.

PACK 341:

To follow the Boy Scouts of America’s policies and rules governing the Cub Scouting program.

To train the leaders according to BSA policies and keep them informed as to what the objectives of the Pack are.

To hold monthly Pack meetings containing different activities to stimulate and challenge the Scouts to explore numerous experiences.

To hold monthly Committee meetings to keep all leaders and parents informed of the Pack’s activities that are planned for the families and Scouts.

To be available to answer all questions and concerns of anyone involved in the Pack. We are always looking for new ideas and activities to explore with the Scouts.

Cub Pack 341 Committee



Committee Chair – Julie Carlson

Runs the Pack Committee meetings, and oversees the business aspects of the Pack.

Committee Chair Duties 

 Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative, keeping this key person informed of the needs of the pack that must be brought to the attention of the organization or the district

    • Report to the chartered organization to cultivate harmonious relations.
    • Confer with the Cubmaster on policy matters relating to Cub Scouting and the chartered organization
    • Supervise pack committee operation
    • Conduct the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders' meeting
    • Complete pack committee Fast Start Training and Basis Leader Training for the position
    • Ask the committee to assist with recommendations for Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster, Tiger Cub Den Leaders, Cub Scout Den Leaders, and Webelos Den Leaders, as needed
    • Recognize the need for more dens, and see that new dens 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
    • Manage finances through adequate financial records
    • Maintain adequate pack records and take care of pack property
    • 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
    • Provide a training program for adult family members
    • Develop and maintain strong pack-troop relationships, sharing with the troop committee the need for graduations into the troop
    • Work closely with the unit commissioner and other pack and troop leaders in bringing about a smooth transition of Webelos Scouts into the troop
    • Help bring families together at joint activities for Webelos dens (or packs) and Boy Scout troops
    • Support the policies of the BSA

Cubmaster – Aleisa Bebe

The Cubmaster, who is sometimes referred to as the Unit Leader, is the one up front. Most parents think (incorrectly) that the Cubmaster runs the entire show. In fact, the Cubmaster duties are:

  • Conduct a pack program according to the policies of the BSA
  • Complete Cubmaster Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic Leader Training.  Attend monthly roundtables
  • Plan and help carry out the Cub Scout program in the pack.  This includes leading the monthly pack meeting, with the help of other leaders
  • Help the pack committee with a year-round recruitment plan for recruiting boys into Tigers Cubs, Cub Scouting, and Webelos Scouting
  • Know about the use the appropriate and available literature, including Boy's Life and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout Program Helps, and the Webelos Leader Guide
  • See that the pack program, leaders, and Cub Scouts positively reflect the interests and objectives of the chartered organization and BSA
  • Work with the pack committee on (1) program ideas, (2) selecting and recruiting adult leaders, and (3) establishing a budget plan
  • Guide and support den leaders.  See that they receive the required training for their positions
  • Help organize Webelos dens and encourage graduation into a Boy Scout troop
  • Help establish and maintain good relationships with Boy Scout troop
  • Maintain good relationships with parents and guardians.  Seek their support and include them in activities.  Involve relatives such as uncles and grandfathers so that Cub Scouts will have additional role models
  • See that Tigers Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts receive a quality, year-round program filled with fun and activities that qualify the dens and pack for National Summertime Pack Award
  • Guide Cub Scouts in goodwill and conservation projects
  • See that the responsibilities specified for Assistant Cubmaster are carried out
  • Help the pack Committee Chair conduct the annual pack program planning conference and the monthly pack leaders' meeting
  • 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 dens and, after selection, see that they are trained.  Recognized the den chiefs at pack meetings
  • Conduct an impressive graduation ceremony for Tiger Cubs

Committee Secretary – vacant position

Keeps the official records of the Pack, including the minutes of the Pack Committee Meetings.

Secretary duties:

  • Keep informed of all Cub Scouting literature, materials, records, and forms to help leaders function effectively
  • Help-new den leaders by telling them what resources are available
  • 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 up-to-date information on membership, leadership, attendance, and advancement in the Pack Record Book
  • 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

 

Treasurer – Mike Stenger

Maintains the finances of the Pack and collects and disburses funds accordingly. The Treasurer maintains a budget, and reports or it at each Pack Committee meeting

Treasurer duties:

  • 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
  • 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.  Five leadership in developing a coordinated record keeping system in the pack
  • Be responsible for thrift training within the pack.  Encourage each den leader to explain the pack financial plan to each boy and his family so that boys will accept responsibility for paying dues and family members will be alert to opportunities for boys to earn dues money and develop habits of thrift
  • 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

Advancement Coordinator – Christine Stenger

Oversees all advancement activities in the Pack. Works with Den Leaders to assure awards are given on a timely basis to boys that have earned them.

Committee Advancement Coordinator duties:

  • Have a working knowledge of the Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout advancement plans
  • Help plan and conduct induction and advancement recognition ceremonies
  • Arrange for Tiger Cub graduation ceremonies with the Cubmaster and Tiger Cub den leader
  • Train parents, guardians, and pack committee members in ways to stimulate Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout advancement
  • Arrange for Webelos graduation ceremonies with the Cubmaster, Webelos den leader, and Scoutmaster
  • 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
  • Collect den advancement reports at pack leaders meetings for use when ordering badges and insignia from the local council service center
  • Promote Boy's 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 

Committee Training Coordinator – Vacant Position

Insures that the leaders are properly trained and informed about training opportunities.

Committee Training Coordinator duties:

  • Ensures Pack adult leaders and committee members have opportunities for training
  • Investigate, search, and find all training which are available to the Pack Leaders and inform the leaders as to the opportunities in written form. This will at minimum require reading the roundtable hot sheets and the monthly scouting newspaper "Compass Points" to find what training will be available in the future. Written form can be email and/or sending written reports to the committee meetings.
  • Inform the Pack leaders as to training which is coming up that is required for their positions.
  • Maintains an inventory of up-to-date training materials, videotapes, and other training resources
  • Maintains a record of adult training for purposes of re-certification and fulfilling BSA requirements
  • Reports to the Pack Committee at least three times per year as to the training status within the Pack.
  • Sends copies of all training certifications to the secretary

 

Event Coordinator – vacant position

With the assistance of the Committee, contacts people within the Pack to get event positions filled.  This person only delegates.

Event Coordinator duties:

  • Help the Cubmaster plan and arrange for outdoor activities
  • Arrange for property, fire, and tour permits when required
  • Locate new picnic areas
  • Arrange for safe transportation when needed
  • Plan first aid for emergencies
  • Help Webelos den leaders plan Webelos overnight camp outs.  Help arrange for equipment, as needed
  • Arrange for Safe Swim Defense implementation for all outing involving swimming
  • Plan outings to help pack and dens qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award
  • Help inform parents and guardians about opportunities for family camping.  Ensure that at least one adult has completed Basis Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) before pack camp out
  • Help promote day camp and resident camp opportunities
  • Be aware of BSA health and safety requirements and see that they are implemented
  • Know and carry out BSA outdoor program policy related to Cub Scouting.  Review all activities to ensure that unit leaders comply with BSA policies in the Guide to Safe Scouting 

 

Parents' and Grandparents'  Role

The role of parents and grandparents is to be supportive of the Pack's efforts and to provide the atmosphere Scouts need to learn and excel. 

Adults should:

  • Read their scout's handbook: (Tiger Cub, Wolf Cub, Bear Cub, Webelos)
  • Understand the Aims and Methods of Scouting
  • Actively follow their Scout's progress or lack thereof and offer encouragement and a push when needed
  • Show support to both the individual Scout and the Pack by attending all Pack Meetings and as many Den meetings as possible
  • Assist, as requested, in all Pack fund raisers, activities, and outings
Carry out your responsibilities as a Pack Committee member