Pack 317

Cubmaster

• Work directly with leaders and committee members to make sure all dens are functioning well
• Plan the den and pack programs with the help of other leaders
• Lead the monthly pack meeting
• Ensure den leaders receive the required training
• Help establish and maintain good relationships with Boy Scout troops and parents
• Recruit den leaders and committee members

Assistant Cubmaster

• Assist the Cubmaster as needed
• Be ready to fill-in for the Cubmaster if necessary
• Participate in pack leaders’ meetings
• Help inform pack leaders of training and arrange for them to attend training sessions
• Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee to get the pack re-chartered
• Assist in pack activities such as dinners, derbies, bike safety workshops, service projects, etc.

Den Leader

• Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure their den is an active and successful part of the pack
• Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings with the assistant den leader
• Attend the pack leaders’ meetings
• Lead the den at the monthly pack activity Den Info August

Assistant Den Leader

• Assist the den leader during den and pack meetings as needed
• Be ready to fill in for the den leader in case of emergency
• Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders Den Info

Committee Chair

• Advise Cub Master on policy matters
• Call & preside over monthly leaders’ meetings
• Assign duties to committee members
• Form new dens as needed

Treasurer

• Help establish a pack budget plan
• Maintain the pack’s bank account and an inventory of pack’s property
• Report the pack’s financial condition at monthly pack leaders’ meetings
• Approve all budget expenditures
• Reimburse pack members for expenditures

Training Director

• Coordinate Fast Start training for new adult leaders
• Promote leaders’ attendance at training courses, monthly roundtables and leader pow-wows
• Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee to setup a program for training parents
• Develop a pack library for use by leaders

Public Relations Director

• Stimulate pack service projects in the school and community
• Promote family participation in all pack events
• Work with the pack committee to promote new membership
• Provide pack announcements for release in the Keller Citizen and Hidden Lakes Elementary bulletins
• Make use of the news media in publicizing pack events

Outings Director

• Help the Cub Master plan and arrange outdoor activities for the pack
• Arrange for property, fire, and tour permits when required
• Locate new picnic areas
• Arrange for safe transportation when needed
• Plan first aid for emergencies
• Plan summer outings to help qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award

Information Technology Director

• Assist PackMaster ME users with software, hardware, and procedural questions
• Evaluate software and advise the pack committee on usefulness
• Develop and document procedures for software being used by the pack
• Investigate improving existing procedures

Membership & Registration Chair

• Secure registration papers, signatures, and fees for the upcoming year
• Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee to develop and carry out a plan for year-round membership growth
• Arrange for the annual membership inventory and pack re-charter

Advancement Chair

• Have a working knowledge of the Cub Scout advancement plans
• Maintain up-to-date information on membership, leadership, and advancement with PackMaster ME
• Purchase necessary awards before each pack meeting
• Work with the Awards Chair to prepare awards for presentation

Awards Chair

• Help present awards at monthly pack meeting
• Help plan and conduct advancement recognition ceremonies

Special Awards Chair

• Work with the Advancement and Awards Chair to design special awards for dens, den leaders, committee members, events, etc.
• Create any special awards
• Create Advancement name-boards for all new Scouts

Webmaster

• Keep the pack informed by updating the pack Web site on a weekly basis
• Maintain web hosting account information (DNS, contacts, credit card, etc.)
• Renew domain name when necessary (pack317.org)

Newsletter Coordinator

• Work with den leaders and committee members to put together a monthly newsletter
• Print and distribute the newsletter at monthly pack meetings
• Work with the Webmaster to publish on the Pack 317 website

Photographer

• Take pictures of pack events and work with the Webmaster and Public Relations Director to publish them

Popcorn Sales Coordinator

• Pickup popcorn sales packets
• Present info to pack and distribute packets
• Collect and copy completed popcorn forms
• Pickup and distribute popcorn to den leaders
• Collect money from den leaders for popcorn sales

Pinewood Derby Coordinator

• Work with the pack committee to plan, organize, and run the Pinewood Derby
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers to help put on the event
• Schedule a place to have the derby and arrange for any necessary equipment (track, timer, etc.)

Asst. Pinewood Derby Coordinator

• Assist the Pinewood Derby Coordinator as needed
• Be ready to fill-in for the Coordinator if necessary

Blue & Gold Banquet Coordinator

• Work with the pack committee to plan, organize, and manage the Blue & Gold Banquet
• Recruit volunteers to assist with duties

Summer Camp Coordinator

• Obtain registration papers, signatures, and fees for Summer Camp (usually in June)
• Recruit adult volunteers to help chaperone
• Schedule volunteer hours so that Adult-to-Cub ratio meets Scout requirements
• Collect money and submit to Longhorn Council