The Purposes of Cub Scouting
Since 1930, the Boy Scouts of America has helped younger boys through Cub Scouting. It is a year-round family program designed for boys who are in the
first grade through fifth grade (or 7, 8, 9, and 10 years of age). Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
Currently, Cub Scouting is the largest of the BSA's three membership divisions. (The others are Boy Scouting and Venturing.)
The ten purposes of Cub Scouting are:
1. Character Development
2. Spiritual Growth
3. Good Citizenship
4. Sportsmanship and Fitness
5. Family Understanding
6. Respectful Relationships
7. Personal Achievement
8. Friendly Service
9. Fun and Adventure
10. Preparation for Boy Scouts
Pack 53 bylaws
Cub Scouting Ideals
Apart from the fun and excitement of Cub Scout activities, the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, the Tiger Cub motto, and the Cub Scout sign,
handshake, motto, and salute all teach good citizenship and contribute to a boy's sense of belonging.
Cub Scout Promise
I, (name), promise To do my best, To do my duty to God and my country, To help other people, and To obey the Law of the Pack.
Cub Scout Motto
Do Your Best.
Tiger Cub Motto
Search, Discover, Share.
Law of the Pack
The Cub Scout follows Akela. The Cub Scout helps the pack go. The pack helps the Cub Scout grow. The Cub Scout gives goodwill.
Advancement Plan
Recognition is important to young boys. The Cub Scout advancement plan provides fun for the boys, gives them a sense of personal achievement as they
earn badges, and strengthens family understanding as adult family members work with boys on advancement projects.
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Tiger
Cub
The Tiger Cub program is for first grade (or age 7) boys and their adult partners. There are five Tiger Cub achievement areas. The Tiger
Cub, working with his adult partner, completes 15 requirements within these areas to earn the Tiger Cub Badge. These requirements
consist of an exciting series of indoor and outdoor activities just right for a boy in the first grade.
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Bobcat
The Bobcat rank is for all boys who join Cub Scouting.
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Wolf
The Wolf program is for boys who have completed first grade (or are age 8). To earn the Wolf badge, a boy must pass twelve achievements
involving simple physical and mental skills.
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Bear
The Bear rank is for boys who have completed second grade (or are age 9). There are 24 Bear achievements in four categories. The Cub Scout
must complete 12 of these to earn the Bear badge. These requirements are somewhat more difficult and challenging than those for Wolf rank.
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Webelos
This program is for boys who have completed third grade (or are age 10). A boy may begin working on the Webelos badge as soon as he
joins a Webelos den. This is the first step in his transition from the Webelos den to the Boy Scout troop. As he completes the requirements
found in the Webelos Scout Book, he will work on activity badges, attend meetings led by adults, and become familiar with the Boy Scout
requirementsall leading to the Arrow of Light Award.
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Volunteer Leadership
Thousands of volunteer leaders, both men and women, are involved in the Cub Scout program. They serve in a variety of positions, as everything from unit leaders to pack committee
chairmen, committee members, den leaders, and chartered organization representatives.
Like other phases of the Scouting program, a Cub Scout pack belongs to an organization with interests similar to those of the
BSA. This organization, which might be a church, school,
community organization, or group of interested citizens, is chartered by the BSA to use the Scouting program. This chartered organization provides a suitable meeting place, adult
leadership, supervision, and opportunities for a healthy Scouting life for the boys under its care. Each organization appoints one of its members as a chartered organization representative.
The organization, through the pack committee, is responsible for providing leadership, the meeting place, and support materials for pack activities.
Pack
53 Committee Job
Descriptions:
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Cubmaster
Conduct pack program according to the policies of the Boy Scouts of
America.
Complete Cubmaster Fast Start and Cub Scout Leader Basic Training.
Attend monthly roundtables.
Plan and help carry out the Cub Scout program in the pack. This
includes leading the monthly pack meeting.
Know about and use literature of the program including Boys Life
and Scouting magazines and Cub Scout and Webelos Scout Program Helps.
See that the pack program, leaders, and Cub Scouts reflect positively
the interests and objectives of the chartered organization and the Boy
Scouts of America.
Work with the pack committee on (1) program ideas, (2) selecting and
recruiting adult leaders, and (3) establishing a budget plan.
Guide and support den leaders; see that they receive the required
training for their positions
Recruit den leader coaches as needed.
Help organize Webelos den(s) and encourage graduation in to a Boy
Scout troop.
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Help establish and maintain good relationships with Boy Scout troops.
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Maintain good relationships with
parents--seek their support and include them in activities. Involve
male relatives such as grandfathers and uncles, so Cub Scouts will
have additional male role models.
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See that Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts
receive a quality, year-round program that is filled with fun and
activities and qualifies the dens and pack for the National Summertime
Pack & Den Awards.
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Guide Cub Scouts in goodwill conservation
projects.
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See that the responsibilities specified
for the assistant Cubmaster are carried out.
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Assist the pack committee chairman in
conducting the annual planning conference and the monthly pack
leaders meeting
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Take part in charter review and annual
charter presentation ceremony.
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Meet with Tiger Cubs and their adult
partners prior to their graduation into the pack to discuss Cub
Scouting.
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Assistant Cubmaster
Assist the
Cubmaster as needed. Be ready to take over the leadership of the Pack if
necessary.
Complete Cubmaster Fast Start & Cub Scout Leader Basic Training.
Attend monthly roundtables.
Participate in monthly pack meetings.
Supervise den chiefs & see that they are trained.
Work with neighborhood troops that supply den chiefs and into which
Cub Scouts will graduate.
Inform pack leaders of training opportunities and arrange for them to
attend the sessions.
Develop and promote an ongoing plan for recruiting new boys.
Work with the Cubmaster and the pack committee on pack reregistration.
Assist in activities such as dinners, pinwood derby, bike safety,
service projects and space derby.
Work with the person on the pack committee who is responsible for
outings to see that pack and dens qualify for National Summertime Pack
& den Awards.
Participate in the annual planning conference and the monthly pack
leaders meeting.
Promote the religious emblems program for Cub scouts of all faiths
Support the Policies of the Boy Scouts of America.
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Committee Secretary
Keep informed
of all Cub Scout program literature, materials, records and forms so as to
help leaders function effectively. Help new Cub Scout and Webelos den
leaders
by telling them what items are available.
Acquaint Leaders w/ the contents of Pack Record Book so they will know
how to supply information to be recorded there.
Maintain the inventory of pack property.
Handle correspondence for the pack.
This may be writing letters of appreciation, writing for reservations,
or sending orders for supplies to the council service center.
Keep notes on pack leader and committee meetings. Only key items need
to be recorded, such as things needing follow-up or items for the history
of the pack.
Notify leaders of monthly pack leaders meeting and other
activities.
Record advancement in Pack Record Book.
Provide den leaders with records and forms for meetings.
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Advancement Coordinator
Have a working
knowledge of the Cub Scout & Webelos Scout advancement plans.
Help plan and conduct induction and advancement recognition
ceremonies.
Arrange for Tiger Cub graduation ceremonies with the Cubmaster and
Tiger Cub Group Coach.
Train parents and committee in ways of stimulating Cub Scout &
Webelos Scout advancement.
Arrange for graduation ceremonies with Cubmaster, Webelos den leader,
and Scoutmaster.
Promote the use of Cub Scout and Webelos Scout advancement charts to
promote and record advancement in dens.
Collect den advancement reports at monthly pack leaders meetings.
Order badges and insignia on the advancement report form from council
service center.
Promote Boys Life magazine as an aid to advancement.
Promote the wearing and proper use of uniform & insignia.
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Training Member
Promote leaders
attendance at Cub Scout leader training courses, monthly roundtables, and
Cub Scout leader Pow Wows.
With the den leader coaches, coordinate Fast Start training for new
adult leaders.
Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee to set up a program for
training parents.
Develop a pack library for use by den and pack leaders.
Encourage full use of program material in Cub Scout and Webelos Scout
Program Helps, Boys Life, Scouting Magazine, Cub Scout Leader Book and
other Cub Scout literature.
Promote den chiefs attendance at den chief training conferences.
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Public Relations Member
Stimulate pack
goodwill in the home, religious organization, school and community.
Promote parent participation in all pack events such as blue and gold
dinners, pack picnics and other special events.
Urge pack participation in appropriate programs of the chartered
organization such as the worship service on Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath
if the organization is a church or synagogue and Cub Scouts are members.
Publicize and promote pack participation in Scouting Anniversary Week
activities.
Circulate Cub Scout recruiting fliers and leaflets to invite new
members to join.
Provide pack announcements for regular release in official bulletins
of your chartered organization.
Make use of the news media in publicizing pack activities.
Consider use of a monthly or quarterly pack newsletter to keep
families informed.
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Den Leader Coach
Help ensure
stable, active, enthusiastic den leaders for all dens.
Complete Cub Scout Leader Basic Training and the Den Leader Coach
Seminar. Attend monthly roundtables.
Help den leaders understand purposes, policies, and procedures of the
chartered organization and the BSA.
Give immediate help and Fast Start training to new den leaders.
Help new den leaders plan and conduct their first several den
meetings.
Hold monthly meetings with den leaders to help plan den activities
programs agreed on a pack leaders meetings.
Encourage den leaders to take training and to qualify for training
awards. See that they are appropriately recognized.
Be thoroughly informed on the latest Cub Scout program literature.
Give continuing support and help to den leaders
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Be available to
attend den meetings, as needed.
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See that dens are never without a leader. Be ready to substitute
for a den leader.
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Help Cubmaster in recruiting den leaders and assistants.
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Be sure that den leaders understand the pack budget plan.
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Be sure den leaders understand the importance of den records and
how to keep them.
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Serve as communications link between Cubmaster and den leaders.
Keep Cubmaster informed on the successes and needs of den leaders.
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Participate in the annual planning conference and the monthly
pack leaders meetings.
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Participate in monthly pack meetings.
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Support the
policies of the Boy Scouts of America.
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Den Leader/Assistant
Give leadership
to carrying out the pack program in the den.
Complete Den Leader Fast Start and Cub Scout Leader Basic Training.
Attend monthly roundtables.
Lead the den in its participation at the monthly pack meetings.
Work in harmony with the other den and pack leaders.
Cooperate with the assistant Cubmaster in recruiting new boys.
Help train the den chief and guide him to work with the Cub Scouts.
Use Boys Life and Scouting magazines, Program Helps and other Cub
Scouting literature as sources of ideas.
Collect dues and turn them in to the pack secretary/treasurer.
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Encourage boys
to earn the advancement awards, keep accurate advancement records and
see that they receive recognition for their achievement.
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Help the den earn the National Summertime Award.
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Establish good working relationships with parents, utilizing
their talents.
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Involve the fathers, uncles, and grandfathers of the boys in
outings and other activities of the den so that boys will have male
role models.
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See that 2 adults are available for all meetings and activities.
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Take part in the annual planning conference and the monthly pack
leaders meetings.
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Support the policies of the Boy Scouts of America.
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Webelos Den
Leader/Assistant
Plan and carry
out a year-round program of activities for the Webelos den to achieve the
purposes of Cub Scouting.
Complete Webelos Leader Fast Start and Cub Scout Basic Training and
the Webelos Leader Outdoor training. Attend monthly roundtables.
Lead the Webelos den in its participation at the monthly pack
meetings.
Cooperate with the other pack leaders.
Have a plan for recruiting new boys.
Train the Webelos den chief, guide him in working with the Webelos
Scouts, and attend the den chief conference with him.
Use Boys Life and Scouting magazines and Cub Scout and Webelos
Scout Program Helps as sources of ideas and information.
Collect dues and turn them in to the Pack secretary/treasurer.
Encourage boys to advance in rank. Maintain accurate records, and see
that Webelos Scouts are appropriately recognized for their achievement.
Instill Scoutings spirit and moral values through personal example,
ceremonies and meaningful activities such as goodwill and conservation
projects.
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Work with pack
committee to establish good relationships with neighborhood Boy Scout
troops. Try to graduate every Webelos Scout into a troop.
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Work with the Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmaster of a
neighboring Boy Scout troop to plan and conduct meaningful joint
activities.
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Ask qualified persons, including adult family members of Webelos
Scouts, to serve as activity badge counselors.
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Encourage parents of Webelos Scouts to help plan and carry out
Webelos overnighters and other outdoor activities.
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Help the den earn the National Summertime Den Award.
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Follow the policies of the Boy Scouts of America.
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Have a plan to ensure that a leader is available for all
meetings and activities.
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Participate in the annual planning conference and the monthly
pack leaders meeting.
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Outing Member
(Camping Coordinator)
Help the
Cubmaster plan and arrange for outings.
Arrange for property, fire, and tour permits when required.
Locate new picnic areas.
Arrange for safe transportation when needed.
Plan first aid for emergencies.
Help Webelos leader plan Webelos overnighters. Help arrange for
necessary equipment.
Arrange for safe swim defense plan for all outings.
Plan outings to help Pack and dens qualify for National Summertime
Pack Award.
Help inform parents about opportunities for family camping.
Assist in the promotion of day camp and resident camp opportunities.
Be aware of BSA health and safety policies and see that they are
carried out.
Know and carry out the outdoor program policy related to Cub Scouting.
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Membership and
Reregistration Member
Request the
Chartered Organization Representative to submit charter application and
annual report to governing board of chartered organization for approval.
Arrange with the unit commissioner for annual membership inventory and
uniform inspection and charter review meetings.
Aid Cubmaster and Chartered Organization Representative in planning
and conducting the formal charter presentation.
Conduct an annual census of boys in the chartered organization for
systematic recruiting. Work with public relations chairman to promote
recruiting plans.
Visit new parents in their homes and review with them the Bobcat
requirements and the parent guide in the boys Cub Scout book. Emphasize
the part they play in their son's advancement. Stress parent participation
at all pack functions and introduce the new family at a pack meeting.
Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee to develop and carry out a
plan for year-round membership growth.
Prepare registration papers and report to the chartered organization.
Secure signatures and registration fees from leaders for the coming year.
Help eligible boys and parents into a Webelos den.
Help Webelos Scouts and parents into Boy Scouting.
Follow up with Scoutmasters and former pack members who are now Boy
Scouts and potential den chiefs.
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part they play in their sons advancement. Stress
parent participation at all pack functions and introduce the new family at
a pack meeting.
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Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee to develop and carry
out a plan for year-round membership growth.
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Prepare reregistration papers and report to the chartered
organization. Secure signatures and registration fees from leaders for
the coming year.
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Help eligible boys and parents into a Webelos den.
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Help Webelos Scouts and parents into Boy Scouting.
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Follow up with Scoutmasters and former pack members who are now
Boy Scouts and potential den chiefs.
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Chartered Organization
Representative
Help recruit
the right leadership.
Encourage unit leaders and committee members to take training.
Promote well-planned unit programs.
Serve as liaison between your units and your organization.
Organize enough units.
Promote the recruiting of new members.
See that boys graduate from unit to unit.
Assist with unit rechartering.
Suggest Good Turns to your organization.
Encourage unit committee meetings.
Emphasize unit advancement & recognition.
Bring district help and promote its use.
Emphasize unit advancement and recognition.
Use approved unit finance policies.
Encourage recognition of leaders.
Cultivate resources to support your organizations units.
Represent the organization on the Council and Districts Committee.
Support the policies of the Boy Scouts of America.
Accept district committee assignments.
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Committee Chair
Maintain a
close relationship with the Chartered Organization Representative, keeping
this key person informed of the needs of the pack which must be brought to
the attention of the district and council.
Report to the chartered organization to cultivate harmonious
relations.
Confer with the Cubmaster on policy matters relating to Cub Scouting
and the chartered organization.
Supervise pack committee operation by:
A. Calling and presiding at pack leaders mtgs.
B. Assigning duties to and training committee
members.
C. Planning for pack charter review, roundup and
reregistration.
D. Approving bills before payment by treasurer.
Conduct the annual pack program planning conference and the monthly
pack leaders meeting.
Complete Pack Committee Fast Start and Cub Scout Leaders Basic
Training.
Ask committee to assist with recommendations for Cubmaster, Asst.
Cubmaster, Webelos Den Leaders, Den Leader Coaches and Den Leaders, as
needed.
See that new dens are formed when needed and be alert to the need for
more Webelos dens.
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Work with
Chartered Organization Representative to provide adequate and safe
facilities for pack meetings.
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Cooperate with the Cubmaster on council-approved money-earning
projects so the pack can have money for material and equipment.
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Control finances through adequate finance records.
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Maintain adequate pack records and take care of pack property.
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Assume active direction of the pack, if the Cubmaster is unable
to serve, until a successor is recruited and commissioned.
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Provide a parent training program.
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Develop and maintain strong pack/troop relationships, sharing
with the troop committee the need for graduations into the troop.
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Work closely with the unit commissioner and pack and troop
leaders in effecting a smooth transition of Webelos Scouts into the
troop.
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Help bring families together at joint Webelos den/troop
activities.
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Support the policies of the Boy Scouts of America.
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Pack
Treasurer
Help the pack
committee and Cubmaster in establishing a sound financial program for the
pack with a pack budget plan.
Open a bank account in the name of the pack and arrange for all
transactions to be signed by any two: Cubmaster, Chairman, Secretary or
Treasurer.
Approve budget expenditures.
Collect dues from Den and Webelos Leaders at the monthly pack leaders
meeting.
Keep up-to date records. Enter all income and expenditures under the
proper budget item in the finance section of the pack record book.
Be responsible for thrift training within the pack. Encourage each den
leader to explain the pack financial plan to each boy and his parent.
Make periodic reports on the packs financial condition.
Provide petty cash needs by leaders. Keep record of expenditures.
Guide pack in conducting council-approved pack money-earning projects.
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