How Can You Help?
The most important help that you, as a parent, can give your boy is to work with him on his Cub Scouting activities. His handbook is full of age-appropriate activities that you will enjoy doing together at home. When he completes an activity or project, it is your responsibility to sign his book to verify that he has done his best. And then it is all-important for you to attend the monthly pack meeting with him, so that you can celebrate his achievement. Your role as a parent is the secret of success of the Cub Scouting program!
 
The den and the pack also rely on parent participation to run a successful program. Cub-scouting operates through volunteer leadership. Consider volunteering as a member of the pack leadership team or as a parent helper. Volunteer leaders are an example of Scouting’s principle of service to others. By volunteering in Scouting, you are also giving your son the gift of your time. What could be more valuable?

Cubmaster
Essentially, the Cubmaster leads the Pack and ensures that the boys have fun and learn a lot.  The Cubmaster is the emcee for all events, especially Pack meetings.  Ensures that the Pack Program is run in accordance with BSA Policies.  Registration, training and uniform are required.Attends monthly Pack Committee meetings.

Assistant Cubmaster
Helps the Cubmaster plan and run different aspects of Pack meetings and other activities.  Registration, training and uniform are required.

Pack Committee Chair
The Committee Chair leads the Pack Committee.   The Pack Committee ensures that there is high quality program being run and that there are financial resources available to run the program.   Approves Pack financial expenditures.  Ensures that the Pack Program is run in accordance with BSA Policies.   Registration and training are required.  Uniform is recommended.  Leads monthly Pack Committee meetings.

Outings Chair
Helps the Cubmaster plan and arrange for outdoor activities.  Registration and training are required.  Uniform is optional.  Attends monthly Pack Committee meetings.

Secretary
Handles correspondence for the Pack and maintains Pack’s calendar and membership records.   Attends monthly Pack Committee meetings.  Registration and training are required.  Uniform is optional.

Advancement Chair
Keeps track of all Cub Scout advancements.  Ensures that awards are purchased and that Scouts are recognized for their achievements.  Helps the Cubmaster plan and conduct advancement recognition ceremonies. Attends monthly Pack Committee meetings.  Registration and training are required.  Uniform is optional.

Membership Chair
Identifies opening for new Scouts and works to fill them.  Facilitates paperwork for new Scouts to join the Pack.  Coordinates annual re-charting of the Pack with the Council and the Chartering Organization. Attends monthly Pack Committee meetings.  Registration and training are required.  Uniform is optional.

Treasurer
Maintains Pack budget and makes payments for all expenditures.Ensures that the finances of the Pack are kept in good order at all times.  Attends monthly Pack Committee meetings.  Registration and training are required.  Uniform is optional.

Pack Trainer
Tracks the training of adult leaders.  Ensures that all leaders maintain their basic Youth Protection Training and Safe Environment training.Encourages leaders to partake in all training related to their position.Also acts as Pack Youth Protection Officer.  Attends monthly Pack Committee meetings.  Registration and training are required.  Uniform is optional.

Den Leader
Conducts Den Meetings, ensures that Scouts have opportunities to complete advancement requirements, acts as primary point of contact for all things Scouting to all the families of the Den.  The Den Leader sets an example for all the Scouts and makes Scouts the place they want to be.Ensures that the Den Program is run in accordance with BSA Policies.  Registration,training and uniform are required.  Attendance at monthly Pack Committee meetings is encouraged.

Assistant Den Leader
In the absence of the Den Leader, the assistant Den Leader will act in their place and fulfill all the duties and responsibilities of the Den Leader.In all other cases, the assistant Den Leader helps the Den Leader provide a quality program for the Scouts.  There may be more than one Assistant DenLeader per Den if desired.  Registration, training and uniform are required.  

Registered Pack Committee Member
Assists Committee Chair to ensure that the Pack runs a high quality program and that there are financial resources available to run the program.  Attends monthly Pack Committee meetings.  Registration and training are required.  Uniform is optional.

Scouting for Food Coordinator
Plans an annual food drive for charity that occurs in the fall. Coordinates getting scout families out to set out collection bags one weekend and then collect the following weekend and deliver to food shelter.  Avery rewarding activity that only happens once a year.    No registration, no uniform, no training required.

End of Year Picnic Committee Chair
Leads committee members in the planning and execution of our annual end of the year picnic.  Secures location, purchases food, and with the help of theCubmaster and Pack Committee, plans activities for the boys. No registration, no uniform, no training required.  Only happens once a year.

Popcorn Committee Chair
Leads committee members in the planning and execution of our annual fundraising activity- selling popcorn.   The popcorn committee is a crucial volunteer activity.  It is the goal of the Pack Committee to hold as few fund-raisers as possible; however it is important that each family supports our fund-raising efforts when they are held.  The cost of running the Pack and holding activities is not covered by registration fees- there is a substantial shortfall which must be made up through fund raising.  Registration and minimal training required.  No uniform required.

Popcorn Committee Member
Works with fellow committee members in the planning and execution of our annual fundraising activity- selling popcorn.   The popcorn committee is a crucial volunteer activity.  It is the goal of the Pack Committee to hold as few fund-raisers as possible; however it is important that each family supports our fund-raising efforts when they are held. The cost of running the Pack and holding activities is not covered by registration fees- there is a substantial shortfall which must be made up through fund raising Registration and minimal training required.  No uniform required.

Pack Outing Coordinator
This volunteer will choose or be assigned one of our pack activities.They will organize the event, conduct signups, gather payments, and ensure a successful trip.  There is a checklist that the Pack provides to use while organizing events.  Is event specific and can be for one or more events,depending on the volunteer.  No registration, no uniform, no training required.

Pinewood Derby Committee Chair
Works with Cubmaster, and leads committee members, in the planning and execution of our annual Pinewood Derby.  The Pinewood Derby is one of the premier events that the Pack puts on and it couldn’t happen without these people.  The committee sets up the venue, gets awards and patches, sets up and takes down the track and runs the race.  The event happens in January and once it is over, so is this commitment for the year.  There are minor milestones that happen in the months leading up to the event but with a committee to help it is not a large time investment.  No registration, no uniform, minimal training required.

Pinewood Derby Committee Member
Works with other committee members in the planning and execution of our annual Pinewood Derby.  The Pinewood Derby is one of the premier events that the Pack puts on and it couldn’t happen without these people.  The committee sets up the venue, gets awards and patches, sets up and takes down the track and runs the race.  The event happens in January and once it is over, so is this commitment for the year.  There are minor milestones that happen in the months leading up to the event but with a committee to help it is not a large time investment.  No registration, no uniform, minimal training required. 

TRAINING
The BoyScouts of America offers convenient training for everyone—parents, leaders, and youth members. As a new parent, you can learn all about Cub Scouting and the wonderful-year-round adventure he is about to experience. Log onto www.scouting.org, click the “Parent” tab, then “Training,” and you will discover all of the courses available. Create a “My Scouting” account and get started.