Pack Committee Tools

What is a pack committee Chair?...The pack committee chair leads the pack committee and thus is responsible for the administration, oversight, and support of the pack program. 

The pack committee chair’s role is to:

• Complete leader position-specific training for pack committees.

• Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative and the chartered organization to cultivate harmonious relations and maintain communications. 

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

• Supervise pack committee operation by:

  • 1. Calling and presiding at monthly pack committee or “pack family” meetings.

    2. Assigning duties to committee members. 

    3. Planning for pack charter review, recruitment, and reregistration. 

    4. Approving bills before payment by the pack treasurer. Conduct the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders’ meetings. 

• Ask the committee to assist with recommendations for Cubmaster, assistant Cubmasters, and den leaders, as needed. 

• Recognize the need for more dens, and see that they are formed as needed. 

• 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. 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. 

• Develop and maintain strong pack–troop relationships, and work closely with the unit commissioner and other pack and troop leaders in bringing about a smooth transition of Webelos Scouts into the troop. 

• Support the policies of the BSA.