What Does the Pack Committee Chair Do?

Pack Committee Chair is a very important position in a Cub Scout Pack. Over the years I have worked with many different Committee Chairs in our Pack, ranging from very committed to almost non-existent. So I know from experienced that a strong, involved Committee Chair really makes a difference to the Pack leaders and to the Pack program.

A Pack Committee Chair must be able to juggle a lot of different things at a time and must be good at delegating.   That way he or she can provide support to the Cubmaster and Den Leaders and help them provide a quality program to the Pack.

Below is a typical description of the position. Adjust it to meet the needs of your Pack.

Pack Committee Chair

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must agree to the principles and mission of the BSA
• Is appointed by the chartered organization
• Must be registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
• Must be willing to work with the Cubmaster to deliver a quality program to the Pack

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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
• Form new dens as necessary, remembering that an optimum den size is 6 to 8 boys
• 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 Boy Scout troops in the area to ensure that Webelos have a smooth transition to the Boy Scout program
• Support the policies of the BSA.