WELCOME! NEW

WELCOME! NEW PACK COMMITTEE MEMBER P E A E C T K T C M I OM

Become acquainted with the other leaders in your pack. You will need their assistance in carrying out a successful pack program. You will work closely with the pack committee chair and other members of the pack committee.
The chair should begin wearing the Cub Scout leader uniform as soon as possible, to be easily identified as a leader, and encourage other committee members to do likewise to set a good example to others. You can purchase a uniform through a local Scout shop or through www.scoutshop.org. Adult leaders wear a tan BSA shirt with olive green pants, shorts, or skort. Details about uniforms can be found at www.scouting.org or www.scoutshop.org. Welcome to your new adventure! WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH With the proper training, resources, and excitement, you have the ability to make a
Attend leader position-specific training in positive difference in the lives of the Cub person or complete the online learning plans Scouts you will work with. for the “Within the First 30 Days” and “Position Trained” training. Once you have either attended Here are the steps to get you started. leader position-specific training in person or completed all online modules at my.Scouting.org, you are BEFORE THE FIRST MEETING considered trained and eligible to wear the Trained patch. Remember, every youth deserves a trained and
Register as a Cub Scout Leader. Fill out the Boy qualified leader. Scouts of America (BSA) adult application, and attach
Attend the monthly pack leaders’ meeting. your Youth Protection completion certificate. (See no. This meeting, led by the pack committee chair and 2.) This form will register you with the BSA and give Cubmaster, is where pack plans are made. the BSA permission to initiate a background check for approving you as a leader. 3. Attend the monthly district Cub Scout leaders’ roundtable. You will receive assistance on pack
Complete Youth Protection training and print the management and become acquainted with leaders certificate of completion. Youth Protection training, from other packs who will share ideas and experiences found online at my.Scouting.org, will teach you the with you. Your unit commissioner or unit-serving BSA’s policies for safely and appropriately interacting executive can tell you when and where the with youth. roundtable meets.
Attend leader position-specific training in person 4. If you are a pack committee chair, get to know or complete the online learning plans for the the chartered organization representative, and “Before the First Meeting” training. The online keep this key person informed about the needs training, found at my.Scouting.org, will begin building of the pack. the foundation you need to become an effective and
If you are a pack committee chair, become successful leader. acquainted with your unit commissioner. The
Obtain a copy of the Cub Scout Leader Book. This commissioner is a friend to your pack and will be resource will describe your role as a pack committee glad to answer questions and help in other ways. member or pack committee chair and will give you
If you are a pack committee chair, become more information about the following steps. Your pack acquainted with your unit-serving executive. This may have a pack library, or another leader may let professional Scouter is employed by your council to you borrow a copy of this resource to allow you to get serve all Scouting units in your district and will do started right away. everything possible to help you be successful.
If you are a pack committee chair, begin to develop • Work with the chartered organization representative to a close working relationship with the Cubmaster. provide adequate and safe facilities for pack meetings. The two of you will be working as a team to make the • Cooperate with the Cubmaster on council-approved pack program successful. money-earning projects so the pack can earn money for Don’t hesitate to ask for help. There are many people materials and equipment. who want to help you provide the finest possible Cub Scouting • If the Cubmaster is unable to serve, assume active direction experience for the families in your pack. By the time you of the pack until a successor is recruited and registered. have completed these steps, you will be well on your way to becoming a successful pack leader. As a registered Cub • Appoint a committee member or other registered adult to Scout leader, you will also receive Scouting magazine, which be responsible for Youth Protection training. includes information to assist you as a leader. • Develop and maintain strong pack-troop relationships and You were selected as a member of the pack committee work closely with the unit commissioner and other pack because of your abilities and character. Regardless of the and troop leaders in bringing about a smooth transition of size of your pack committee, certain responsibilities must be Webelos Scouts into a troop. performed if Cub Scouts are to receive the type of fun-filled • Support the policies of the BSA. and meaningful programs they signed up for. By making the commitment to serve as a leader, you have significant responsibilities as pack committee chair or a member of the PACK COMMITTEE pack committee. RESPONSIBILITIES PACK COMMITTEE CHAIR • Recruit the Cubmaster and one or more assistant RESPONSIBILITIES Cubmasters, with the chartered organization’s approval. • Coordinate the pack’s program and the chartered • Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization organization’s program through the chartered representative and the chartered organization to cultivate organization representative. harmonious relations and maintain communications. • Help with pack charter renewal. • C onfer with the Cubmaster on policy matters relating to Cub Scouting and the chartered organization. • Help stimulate the interest of adult family members through proper programming. • I dentify and recruit, with approval from the chartered organization, enough of the right volunteers to ensure a • Supervise finances and equipment. quality program is delivered. • Vigorously assist the Cubmaster. • Supervise pack committee operations by • Ensure that all Cub Scouts receive a year-round — Calling and presiding at pack committee meetings. quality program. — Assigning duties to committee members. — P lanning for pack charter review, roundup, and reregistration. — Approving bills before payment by the pack treasurer. • C onduct the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders’ meetings. • A sk the committee to assist with recommendations for Cubmaster, assistant Cubmasters, and den leaders as needed. • Recognize the need for more dens, and see that they are formed as needed.

• Complete leader position-specific training for the position. WHAT DO YOU RECEIVE • Conduct, with the help of the Cubmaster, periodic training IN RETURN? for parents and guardians. • Cooperate with other Scouting units. • An evening each month of fun and fellowship with pack families, sharing their pride in their Your unit commissioner will be glad to explain any of child’s accomplishments. these responsibilities that you do not understand. • The privilege of helping to enrich and strengthen families. WHAT DO YOU INVEST IN • The opportunity to help youth learn good citizenship CUB SCOUTING? and shape them into young adults who have strength of • One evening each month for the pack meeting. character and are sensitive to the needs of others. • One evening each month for the pack leaders’ • The code to live by that will set a worthwhile example planning meeting. for youth and adults as you do your duty to God and our country. • One evening each month for the Cub Scout roundtable. • The satisfaction of being a member of a worldwide • Time spent in Cub Scout leader basic training. organization and pride in being publicly identified as a • Cost of the Cub Scout leader uniform. part of this organization by wearing the uniform, which is a visible means of showing that you believe in and • The registration fee. stand for its ideals and objectives. This adds up to a small investment, compared to the You will discover many other dividends that will enrich dividends you will receive. And, of course, the more you your life as you dedicate your time, talent, and enthusiasm invest, the more you can expect to receive in return. to Cub Scouting. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane P.O. Box 152079 Irving, Texas 75015-2079 510-240 www.scouting.org 2018 Printing

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