Cubmaster

Role Summary

The Cubmaster is the primary program leader of Pack 232. Everything the Cubmaster does is aimed at helping individual Cub Scouts have a quality, fun, year-round experience. The Cubmaster leads monthly pack meetings, supports den leaders, recruits adult leadership, and coordinates with the pack committee to plan the annual program. The Cubmaster is the face of the pack to Scouts and families.


Requirements

  • Age: 21 years or older
  • Registration: Must be a registered adult leader of BSA
  • Selection: Recommended by the Pack Committee, approved by the Charter Organization Representative
  • Required Training:
    • Youth Protection Training (YPT) — renew every 2 years
    • Cubmaster Position-Specific Training (online at my.Scouting.org)
  • Recommended Training: BALOO (required for any adult leading a pack campout)
  • Access: Full access to pack website and Facebook page; does NOT have access to the pack bank account

Core Responsibilities

  • Plan and lead monthly pack meetings (approximately 1 hour, all dens and families attend)
  • Carry out the Cub Scout program according to BSA policies, including the Guide to Safe Scouting
  • Support den leaders: organize and conduct den leader meetings, encourage appropriate training, recognize den chiefs
  • With the pack committee, develop and execute a year-round recruitment plan
  • Work with the committee on program ideas, adult leader selection, and budget planning
  • Encourage Arrow of Light Scouts to cross over to a Scouts BSA troop; maintain relationships with local troops
  • Attend and participate in monthly pack committee meetings
  • Attend monthly district Roundtable meetings
  • Recruit den chiefs; ensure they are trained and recognized at pack meetings
  • Conduct advancement, recognition, and crossover ceremonies
  • Maintain good relationships with parents and guardians; communicate about the pack program
  • Wear the Cub Scout leader uniform at all pack events
  • Encourage family participation and service projects
  • Store pack property as needed
  • Delegate responsibilities to the Assistant Cubmaster as appropriate

Reports To / Works With

Relationship Role
Reports to Committee Chair, Charter Org Rep (for program matters)
Partners with Assistant Cubmaster, Committee Chair
Supports Den Leaders, Assistant Den Leaders, Den Chiefs
Coordinates with Advancement Chair, Program Chair, Membership Chair
Transition coordination Local Scouts BSA Troop Scoutmasters (for AOL crossovers and den chiefs)

Current Holder

Richard Crumb cubmaster@pack232.com (518) 573-9808
Assistant Cubmaster: Michael McGuire cubmaster@pack232.com (518) 944-7126

Key Resources

Resource Location
Program planning guide program-planning.md
Supporting den leaders den-leader-support.md
Recruitment recruitment.md
Agent support agent/README.md
Cubmaster Guide (BSA) docs/Training/Positions/Cubmaster/Cubmaster Guide.md
New Cubmaster Guide (BSA) docs/Training/Positions/Cubmaster/2024 New Cubmaster Guide.md
Position descriptions docs/Training/Positions/Pack1232LeadershipPositionDescriptions.md
Training requirements ../_shared/training-requirements.md
BSA policies ../_shared/bsa-policies.md
Pack calendar ../_shared/calendar.md

Your Annual Tasks

Tasks and events from the Pack 232 annual task list that involve this role. Owner = primary responsibility; Involved = supporting role.

| Task | Type | When | Your Role | |—|—|—|—|

Pack Meeting program Every month Owner
Committee Meeting administrative Every month Involved
District Roundtable training Every month Owner
Leadership Vacancy Recruitment administrative Every month Involved
Annual Program Planning Conference program Jul Owner
Draft Upcoming-Year Budget financial Jul Involved
Leader Roster Review administrative Jul Involved
Summer Activity & Camp Confirmation outdoor Jul Involved
Scout Rank Transitions in Scoutbook administrative Jul Involved
Draft Upcoming-Year Budget financial Aug Involved
Community Activities Fair recruitment Aug Involved
Fall Activity Schedule Planning outdoor Aug Involved
School-Night Recruitment Event recruitment Sep Involved
New Family Orientation Meeting recruitment Sep Involved
Popcorn Pack Kickoff Presentation fundraising Sep Involved
Popcorn Show & Sells fundraising Sep Involved
New Family Orientation Meeting recruitment Oct Involved
Popcorn Show & Sells fundraising Oct Involved
Scouting for Food service Nov Involved
Journey to Excellence Documentation administrative Nov Involved
Caroling service Dec Involved
Holiday Pack Meeting program Dec Owner
Arrow of Light Crossover: Troop Coordination recognition Dec Owner
Charter Presentation Ceremony administrative Jan Involved
Arrow of Light Crossover Ceremony recognition Jan Owner
Blue & Gold Banquet: Final Planning program Jan Involved
New Family Retention Check-In recruitment Jan Involved
Arrow of Light Crossover Ceremony recognition Feb Owner
Blue & Gold Banquet program Feb Involved
Next-Year Lion Den Recruitment recruitment Feb Involved
Next-Year Den Leadership Recruitment administrative Feb Involved
Spring Hike outdoor Apr Involved
Journey to Excellence Progress Check administrative Apr Involved
Spring Service Project service Apr Involved
Parent Annual Skills & Program Survey administrative May Involved
Final Advancement Push recognition May Involved
End-of-Year Pack Meeting program May Owner
End-of-Year Retention Outreach recruitment May Involved
Scout Rank Transitions in Scoutbook administrative Jun Involved
Year-End Den Leader Check-In administrative Jun Owner

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