Getting Involved in the Pack

The most important help that you, as a parent, can give your child is to work with them on their Cub Scouting Adventures as they work toward their badge of rank.

The Cub Scout handbook is full of age-appropriate activities; some of them you do together at home. Den meetings are designed for Cub Scouts to complete Adventures that are required for them to earn their badge of rank. When you have completed a requirement at home, make sure your den leader is informed so that they can properly record it and your child can be recognized for their achievements. Your role as a parent is the secret to a successful Cub Scouting program! The den and the pack rely on parent participation to run a successful program. Cub Scouting operates through volunteer leadership.

Volunteer leaders are an example of Scouting’s principle of service to others. By volunteering in Scouting, you are also giving your child and family the gift of your time.

Involvement can take the form of a titled leadership position, chairing or supporting a pack event, or undertaking a special project, such as revamping a web site, hosting a meeting at your house, managing the facebook page, helping to organize food for a campout etc. Below are the main titled positions in the pack.

Cubmaster / Assistant Cubmaster

Helps plan and carry out the pack program with the help of the Pack Committee.

Committee Chair

Conducts all monthly Pack Committee meetings and helps organize and recruit parent volunteers for various positions.

Den Leader / Assistant Den Leader

Coordinates and carries out the monthly Den meetings, helps coordinate the Scouts in their Den at the various events. Helps the Scouts fulfill the requirements for their rank.

Treasurer

Keeps all financial records for the pack. Oversees budgeting, payments and reimbursements.