pack Leaders
Cubmaster (CM) - Eric Hunt
Deliver a quality, fun, year-round program for the Pack
Conduct the program according to BSA policies
Receive the appropriate training, including Cubmaster specific training
Attend monthly Cub Scout Roundtables, to receive information about district and council policies and programs
Carry out the Pack program with the support of the Pack Committee, including leading monthly pack meetings
Carry out the goals of the chartering organization within the Pack program
Work with the Pack Committee to recruit adult leadership
Work with the Pack Committee to develop the Pack budget
Support the Pack Den Leaders and encourage them to get the appropriate training
Encourage the Pack Den Leaders to work toward Cub Scout Leader awards
Encourage Webelos to cross over to a Scouts BSA Troop
Communicate with parents about the Pack program and help to educate them about the Cub Scout program
Encourage family participation in the Cub Scout program
Encourage the Pack to participate in service projects
Work with the Assistant Cubmasters, delegating as necessary
Attend and participate in Pack Committee planning meetings
Recruit Den Chiefs to assist the Pack Den Leaders
Incorporate traditional Scouting elements, such as flag ceremonies, skits, and songs, into the Pack program
Encourage advancement and recognize Cub Scouts when they advance
Assistant CM - Open Position
Cubmaster in training
Supports the CM with duties above
Will take over when current CM steps down
Committee Chair (CC) - Melissa Colatosti
Maintain a relationship with the chartered organization to ensure that the Pack program meets the requirements of both the BSA and the chartered organization
Work with the Cubmaster on policy matters relating to Cub Scouting and the chartered organization.
Chair the Pack Committee meetings
Annually recharter the Pack
Work with the Pack Treasurer to develop a budget
Complete Youth Protection training and position specific training for the position of Pack Committee Chair
Delegate responsibilities to other adults in the Pack to ensure a quality Pack program
Ensure that the positions of Cubmaster Assistant Cubmaster are filled
Ensure that every den has a Den Leader and an Assistant Den Leader
Secure meeting facilities through the chartered organization.
Work with the Treasurer and Cubmaster to develop fund raising projects and secure adults to chair those projects
Ensure that all registered leaders have completed BSA Youth Protection training
Educate Pack families about the Cub Scout program
Nurture and maintain relationships with one or more Scouts BSA Troops in the area to ensure that Webelos have a smooth transition to the Scouts BSA program
Support the policies of the BSA
Pack Committee Members
A number of parents who are involved in the Pack and Scouting Program who want to help. Positions below:
Treasurer - Adam Davis
Keeps track of dues and who needs to pay them
Keeps track of the cost of scouting and makes sure we're collecting enough dues to support the program
Works with Fundraising Committee to log Scoutbucks and figures out an amount needed to be raised to assist the Pack's finances.
Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders
We usually have several den leaders for each den. DLs will work together to plan and deliver the rank adventures needed to earn the rank patch. Den leader guide books are in the Cub Room or use the Handbooks to plan meetings.
We can always use assistant den leaders with varying degrees of commitment.
Other Pack Committee Positions
Advancement Chair - Katherine Hunt
Works with the den leaders to make sure the cubs are earning the adventures they need to rank up
Uses Scoutbook or Google Spreadsheet to keep track of advancements
Purchases awards at AAC when needed
Prints "Advancement Report" when rank is earned and gives it to AAC
Occasional emails to the whole Pack or individual Akelas about completing adventures
Fundraising Committee - Katie Mahoney and Jim Taylor (Need more volunteers to join this committee! ASAP)
Run Popcorn Fundraiser in the fall (Aug - Nov). This involves:
Attending Popcorn Kernel meetings at AAC
Using the Trails End (TE) website to track Pack and cubs popcorn sales
Get Cubs to sign up on Trails End app and make sure everyone know how to use it
Setting up Show N Sells with Kroger, Tucker Farmers Market and log them in TE
Ordering product for Show N Sells and keeping track of product sold and money raised
Keeping track of Cubs progress and order Wagon Sales that cubs take
Run the Camp Card Fundraiser in the spring (Mar - May)
Issue Camp Cards to cubs and keep track of what was given out (Cubs return unsold (undamaged) cards and we return them to AAC)
Logging sold cards for each Cub and submit to AAC
New Parent Orientation person - * NEED *
A person who knows the Cub program inside and out and can assist new families with info of Pack 129 and the Cub Scout program in general.
Mainly needed during the start of the Scout year (July - Sept)
Camp Chair - Eric Hunt
This person LOVES camping and the Cub Scout program!
Works with den leaders to come up with a camp program.
Have activities and games planned
Organizes a campfire program for Saturday night
Website Guru - Javi De Jesus
Updates the website with events and pictures
Updates the website at the end of the scout year with the new den leaders and meeting day/ times
Update den pages when there's a change in the program
Helpers with events like Pinewood Derby & Regatta - *NEED*
Persons who love races and checkered flags! Get the kids excited about racing their boats or cars.
Assists leaders with Regatta Races (Nov) and Pinewood Derby (Jan)
Sets up track, watches finish line, judges who won the round
Sets up activities for the events