Qualifications for all Positions:

• • • Be a U.S. citizen at least 21 years of age, appointed by the chartered organization and registered as an adult leader of the BSA.

    • A person of good character, familiar with organization procedures, with a deep concern for the pack's success.

    • Completes and maintains up-to-date position specific training and Youth Protection Training (YPT). 

Responsibilities:

Committee Chair -

• 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.

• Confer with the Cubmaster on policy matters relating to the Cub Scout program and the chartered organization.

• Call and preside at pack leaders' meetings 

• Assigning duties to, and training, committee members

• Planning for pack charter review, roundup, and re-registration

• Approving bills before payment by the pack treasurer

• Conduct the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders' meetings.

• 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 parent training program.

• Develop and maintain strong pack-troop relationships, sharing with the troop committee the need for graduations into the troop.

• Support the policies of the Boy Scouts of America.

Treasurer -

• Manage the funds of the Pack.

• Maintain the Pack bank account.

• Oversee Pack account at NCAC Council office

• Accept and track dues payments.

• Deposit checks and other funds into the Pack accounts.

• Produce checks or other means of payment for Pack expenses.

• Maintain and produce financial report(s) for Committee meetings.

Secretary\Uniform Closet Coordinator -

• Keep minutes for Pack Committee meetings and distribute them to the Pack Committee in a timely manner.

• Keep attendance of meetings and events.

• Write thank you notes to anyone who provides help to the Pack.

• Gathers used scout uniforms and gear for use by those in need.

Popcorn Kernel\Fundraising Chair - 

• Coordinate the annual Popcorn Sale for Pack 290 including establishing key dates for the sales period.

• Schedule and coordinate popcorn "Show-n-sells" at local businesses and events.

• ​Attend the annual Popcorn training informational session provided by the NCAC Council.

• Consult with the Pack leadership to discuss our participation in the annual popcorn sales and to confirm our annual sales goal.

• Confirm with the Council that we will be participating in the annual popcorn sales program and meet key metrics and dates for communicating the necessary information for us to participate.

• Place pre-orders for popcorn for take orders and show-n-sells.

• Contact all registered youth in Pack 290 to let them know the details of our annual Popcorn Sale.

• Conduct our annual Popcorn Kickoff at the appropriate date and time.

• Contact the Council Popcorn Kernel at any time to answer any questions or to provide Pack 290 with the necessary sales materials.

• Coach participating Scouts on how to approach potential customers and how to sell The Greatest Popcorn on Earth! ·

• Tabulate and submit our unit order to the Council. ·

• Submit the prize selections at the appropriate time. ·

• Contact the Council Popcorn Kernel to confirm information about delivery dates times, and locations.

• Pick-up our popcorn order and make sure all cases will fit in your vehicle. Invite volunteers to help you. ·

• Distribute popcorn to Pack 290 sellers and monitor that it is delivered to customers and money is collected. ·

• Make sure all post-sale forms are turned in on time to ensure Pack 290 will receive all prizes, awards, and incentives.

New Member Coordinator\Membership Chair - 

• Develop a comprehensive recruiting plan targeting Kindergarten through 5th grade boys and girls.

• Leverage print and electronic media to deliver information on Pack 290 to families of scout aged children.

• Maintain our public Facebook page to ensure timely and up-to-date information is being provided to the public.

• Work with the Cubmaster to ensure spring and fall recruiting events are part of the annual Pack program.

• Advertise recruiting events to the public, targeting local elementary schools

• Develop flyers and other information media to distribute to prospective scout families.

• Obtain the necessary permits from the Stafford County to place signs and banners during our annual spring and fall recruiting periods. 

• Place Pack 290 signs in the established public locations during the spring and fall recruiting periods.  

• Leverage volunteers from across the entire Pack family to spread the word about Cub Scouting and Pack 290.

Pack Advancement Chair - 

• ​Review Scoutbook.

• Provide advancement reports to den leaders or scout families upon request.

• Enter advancements, awards and other data into Scoutbook as needed. 

• Purchase badges and other advancement items from the Scout Shop or the NCAC Council office.

• Organize advancement items and awards and deliver them to the Cubmaster for presentation at monthly Pack meetings and our annual Blue and Gold Banquet crossover ceremony.

• Work closely with the Cubmaster to ensure that advancements are being delivered correctly and in a timely manner.

Cubmaster - 

• Complete Cubmaster Fast Start training and leader position-specific training. Attend monthly roundtables.

• Plan and help carry out the Cub Scout program in the pack according to the policies of the BSA. This includes leading the monthly pack meeting, with the help of other leaders.

• With the pack committee, develop and execute a year-round recruitment plan for recruiting boys into Cub Scouting.

• Know about and use the appropriate and available literature, including the Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide, the Webelos Leader Guide, and this resource.

• See that the pack program, leaders, and Cub Scouts positively reflect the interests and objectives of the chartered organization and the BSA.

• Work with the pack committee on program ideas, selecting and recruiting adult leaders, and establishing a budget plan.

• Guide and support den leaders. See that they receive the required training for their positions.

• Help organize and encourage graduation into a Boy Scout troop by establishing and maintaining good relationships with Boy Scout troops.

• Maintain good relationships with parents and guardians. Seek their support and include them in activities.

• See that Cub Scouts receive a quality, year-round program filled with fun and activities that qualify the dens and pack for the National Summertime Pack Award.

• See that the responsibilities specified for the assistant Cubmaster are carried out.

• Help the pack committee chair conduct the annual pack program planning conference and the monthly pack leaders’ meetings.

• 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 Cub Scout dens and, after selection, see that they are trained. Recognize the den chiefs at pack meetings.

• Conduct impressive advancement, recognition, and graduation ceremonies. For Webelos ceremonies, involve Scoutmasters and other Boy Scout leaders.

• Meet with the unit commissioner, Webelos den leader, and Scoutmaster to establish plans for the Webelos Scouts’ transition to Boy Scouting.

• Encourage high advancement standards from all Cub Scouts.

• Help bring families together at joint activities for Webelos dens (or packs) and Boy Scout troops.

• Support the policies of the BSA.

Den Leader(s) - 

• Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure that the den is an active and successful part of the pack.

• Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings with the assistant den leader and den chief (if Wolf, Bear, or Webelos den leaders) or adult partners (if Tiger Cub den leaders).

• Attend the pack leaders’ meetings.

• Lead the den at the monthly pack activity.

• Ensure the transition of Cub Scouts to a den of the next rank (or to a Boy Scout troop if Webelos Scouts) at the end of the year.

TIGER CUB DEN LEADERS SHOULD DO THE FOLLOWING.

• Coordinate shared leadership among the Tiger Cub adult partners in the den.

• Ensure that each Tiger Cub and his adult partner have the opportunity to be the host team, planning and executing the den activities, rotating responsibilities monthly.

CUB SCOUT DEN LEADERS SHOULD KEEP IN MIND THESE RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Help train the den chief and guide him in working with Cub Scouts. See that he receives recognition for his efforts at den and pack meetings.

• Provide meaningful responsibilities for the denner and assistant denner so that they can learn responsibility and gain satisfaction from their efforts.

THE WEBELOS DEN LEADER SHOULD REMEMBER THESE RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Help train the Webelos den chief and guide him in leading Webelos Scouts. Attend Den Chief Training with him. See that he receives recognition for his efforts at den and pack meetings.

• Provide worthwhile tasks for the Webelos denner so that he can assume some responsibility and gain satisfaction from his efforts.

• Along with the Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmaster, plan and conduct meaningful joint activities.

• Plan and carry out overnight campouts and other outdoor activities.