Did you know, Pack 354 is run by volunteers?
From designing this website, to planning the weekly activities, to showing up every week to put on a great program for Cub Scouts, many people are involved to make sure the boys have a fun time.
But we can always use more help!
We have opportunities for all to get involved. From the outgoing personalities that want to run a Den on a weekly basis, to the ones that are more at home behind the scenes working with numbers or advancement tracking.
As you know, our Pack’s Scouting program depends on volunteers to make the Scouting experience a positive and enjoyable one for each boy in the Pack. Without sufficient parental involvement, the Pack can and will fail. When you register a Scout with our Pack, you make a personal commitment to support his Scouting efforts, in many ways, including by:
- Reviewing the Pack’s Rules of Conduct with your son
- Getting him to all his Den and Pack meetings on time or even early
- Assisting his den leaders when they ask for help
- Helping him to advance in his rank
- Coming with him and participating in Pack meetings
- Volunteering some of your time or talent to make our Pack a success
In regards to this last point, please review the following options, make a selection, and sign up to help with one of may positions.
Application to the Pack will not be complete without this form filled out indicating how you will volunteer to help us with at least one of the Pack’s needs. So please step-up and volunteer early in the year and often to make the Scouting year with our Pack fun and successful.
Please select one or more volunteer positions below:
I will volunteer as my son’s den leader* or assistant den leader*
* I understand that as a leader training is critical to running a successful program for the boys. To ensure the success of my Den I understand that will need to complete the appropriate Fast Start Training module, attend New Leader Essentials training and Position Specific training if I have not already taken BSA Basic Leader training and I agree to attend BSA Youth Protection training early this year. In addition, I understand that I, or a den designate, will need to attend monthly Pack leader’s meetings in addition to working directly with the den.
I will volunteer as an ACTIVE member of the committees indicated below during the Scouting year.
Please note most of these committees require only 1-2 hours of your time to be a success so we really are not asking for a large commitment from anyone. We would like you to also consider signing up for 2 or more of these activities if possible.
- Fundraising – Popcorn Sales & Organization, Camp Card Sales, etc.
- Blue & Gold Organizer – Help organize, prepare for and run event. Various food and game jobs.
- Party Chair– We will be having 3 parties (Halloween, Christmas, End of the Year)
- Camping Chair– Help organize an overnight event forthe Pack either in the Fall or Spring.
- Sporting Events – Help organize and make arrangements for the Pack to attend a sporting event.
- District Events– Help organize and make arrangements for the Pack to attend a District sponsored event
Volunteer positions:
I will volunteer for one of the following Pack leadership positions to help ensure that our Pack is as successful as it can be:
(The following descriptions are brief – full descriptions are available upon request from the Pack Chair
or Cubmaster.)
Responsible for the “business” side of the Pack. Maintains close relationship with Chartered organization representative, manages pack finances and approves
expenses, conducts the annual pack program planning conference, oversees maintenance of Pack records and property, assigns duties to committee members, oversees Pack charter and registration activities.
Keeps meeting minutes from Pack Leadership meetings, sends out meeting notices, maintain den and pack records, maintain inventory of pack property and ensure up-todate information is maintained on membership, leadership and advancement.
Manage distribution of awards and assist planning and conducting advancement recognition ceremonies.
- Membership and Registration Chair
Prepare Pack Charter, oversee all membership and scout recruitment activities. Maintain Cub Scout and family contact information in our online
system.
Help plan and arrange for outdoor activities for the Pack. Help pack and dens qualify for Summertime Pack Award.
Keep the Pack’s financial books. About 1 hr. per month in reconciling account statements and processing receipts/bills.
Promote training opportunities and help track completed training for our leaders.
*Participating in the Pack Committee Positions: BSA requires that at least three of these positions be filled; however, the more of these that are filled the more successful the Pack will be.)
Other Pack Leadership Positions: (These are all critical positions and must be filled to have a successful program)
Responsible for fun! Lead the pack and run Pack Meetings. Interface with Council and District leadership to ensure a successful and integrated program. Guide and support den leaders. Ensure that scouts receive a quality, year-round, fun program.
Support the Cubmaster by helping to run Pack Meetings and other Pack events.
Ensure the Pack leadership is adequately trained.Maintain training records and ensure Youth Protection in place.
Please see the Cubmaster or any other leaders either before or after Den / Pack meetings to let us know.
Thanks in advance!