Cubmaster and Assistant Cubmasters

The Cubmaster is responsible for planning and implementing the program elements of pack events (i.e. the fun stuff that the boys do).  This includes the monthly pack meetings and special activities.  It is essential to have several Assistant Cubmasters.

• Plan and host the monthly pack meeting
• Plan programs for special activities such as the campouts and the Blue and Gold banquet
• Serve as master of ceremonies at Pack events
• Attend monthly Pack Committee meetings
• Understand rules and safety issues of Scouting activities
• Complete Youth Protection Training (1 hour, online)
• Read “The Guide To Safe Scouting” (1 hour, online)
• Watch the Fast Start training video (15 min)
• New Cubmasters and assistants should attend these training courses:
• New Leader Essentials (2 ½ hrs)
• Cubmaster position specific training (2 ½ hrs)
• PowWow training in November (optional – all day event)
• Cubmaster and assistants will also want to attend Cub Scout Roundtables (usually 1st Thursday each month, 7:29 at locations TBD).  See http://longspeakbsa.org/IndianPeaks/cubroundtable/)

 Den Leader and Assistant Den Leader

The Den Leader is one of the most important positions in the Pack since the Den Leader and their assistant(s) run the den meetings each week.  Each den will require one leader and one assistant.

• Plan Den meetings (2-3 per month)
• Coordinate Den involvement in Pack activities
• Create opportunities for the Scouts to work on advancement
• Attend monthly Pack Committee meetings
• Understand rules and safety issues of Scouting activities
• Complete Youth Protection Training (1 hour, online)
• Read “The Guide To Safe Scouting” (1 hour, online)
• Watch the Fast Start training video (15 min)
• New Den leaders and assistants should attend these training courses:
• New Leader Essentials (2 ½ hrs)
• Den Leader position specific training (2 ½ hrs)
• PowWow training in November (optional – all day event)
• Den leaders will also want to attend Cub Scout Roundtables (usually 1st Thursday each month, 7:29 at locations TBD).  See http://longspeakbsa.org/IndianPeaks/cubroundtable/)
  

Pack Committee Chairman and Members

The Pack Committee handles the business and organizationsl aspects of the Pack.  The Chairman is the chief executive officer responsible to the chartering organization, St. Paul's Methodist Church and the Boy Scouts Of America organization.  There are some specific positions on the committee (treasurer, advancement coordinator, recruiting coordinator, webmaster, etc.) as well as general members that help out where needed.

1. Advancement Coordinator collects and records advancement information from den leaders and gets the pins and patches from the district scout shop.
2. Treasurer manages the checking account of the pack and provides regular financial reports to the committee.
3. Recruiting coordinator handles recruiting activities of the Pack in Fall & Spring roundup drives and also coordinates Back to Scouting night in early September.
4. Webmaster is responsible for timely updating of the pack website and monthly e-newsletters.

• Attend monthly Pack Committee meetings
• Manage the volunteer organization of the Pack
• Recruit & approve adult leadership team members
• Ensure all adult leaders attend required training
• Ensure at least 2 leaders are B.A.L.O.O. certified
• Collect & process adult and youth application forms and dues
• Set and manage annual schedule of events
• Track progress of event-specific committees (Pinewood Derby, Popcorn, Campouts, etc.)
• Set and manage annual budget
• Manage the annual recharter process in February
• Understand rules and safety issues of Scouting activities
• Complete Youth Protection Training (1 hour, online)
• Read “The Guide To Safe Scouting” (1 hour, online)
• Watch the Fast Start training video (15 min)
• New committee members should attend these training courses:
• New Leader Essentials (2 ½ hrs)
• Pack Committee position specific training (2 ½ hrs)
• PowWow training in November (optional – all day event)
• Committee members will also want to attend Cub Scout Roundtables (usually 1st Thursday each month, 7:29 at locations TBD).  See http://longspeakbsa.org/IndianPeaks/cubroundtable/)

Fall & Spring Campout Team

This team is responsible for 2 major Pack fun events:

• The campouts are usually nearby at Camp Patiya in late September and May
• Plan, purchase & transport food & supplies for dinner, snacks and breakfast
• Coordinate with Cubmaster who will handle the activity programs
• Plan & transport Pack-owned equipment for cooking
• Recruit volunteers at campout to help with mealtimes & cleanup 
• Collect meal fees from those attending
• Handle reservations and paperwork with District Office (Tour Permit)
  

Pinewood Derby Team

This team is responsible for a major fun event for the Pack in the Spring season.

• Purchase Pinewood Derby kits from District Scout Shop or BSA catalog
• Purchase award plaques & medals
• Set date for race & reserve meeting room
• Distribute kits and rules to Scouts
• Acquire donated prizes & decorations
• Set up & test the track and timing system
• Host a pre-race event where cars are registered and pass tech inspections
  
• Run the race
• Take down track & decorations
• Collect cars and transport them to/from the District Pinewood Derby Championships at the District Scout Show in April

 In the way past, Pack meetings were on Mondays and the Pinewood Derby was held in the Fellowship Hall at St. Paul's, with the weigh-in on Sunday nights.  The problem was that the race would run late into the evening, and often the younger siblings who would race in the open class (usually run last, or near the end) would not be able to stay to watch their race.  So, more recently the Pinewood Derbies have been held on Sunday afternoons with the weigh-in on Saturday afternoon.  Unfortunately this means renting a school (either Mesa or Community Montessori) at a higher expense due to the district having to hire a monitor.

Blue and Gold Banquet Team

This team is responsible for a major Pack event in the Spring season:

• Set date for banquet & reserve meeting room at St. Paul’s Church
• Coordinate with Cubmaster who will handle the activity programs
• Check that Cubmaster has Order Of The Arrow Ceremony Team scheduled - NOTE: in 2007 and 2009 this reservation has been made at the October Cub Scout Roundtable.
  
• Coordinate with Pack Committee on budget and awards to be presented
• Plan menu and arrange for catering company
• Purchase other food items (cake, beverages, condiments, etc.)
• Purchase decorations, plates, plasticware, etc.
• Set up & decorate the hall ideally the night before
  
• Set up & help serve food at the event
  
• Collect meal fees from those attending
• Clean up

Popcorn Fundraiser Team

This team is responsible for the major fund-raising effort of the Pack.

• Attend kickoff meetings in April/May and August/September
• Distribute sales materials to Scouts, explain rules, etc.
• Acquire prizes & incentives
• Collect orders from scouts and turn in orders to District Office by due date specified in handout materials
• Pickup popcorn and distribute to scouts
• Collect money from scouts and turn in to Pack treasurer
• Get check from Pack Treasurer and turn in to District Office by due date
• Award Prizes at Pack meeting

Friends Of Scouting Team

“Friends of Scouting” is an important opportunity for pack families to contribute financially to the success of the District and Council.  The funds collected do not go to our Pack, rather they support facilities such as Camp Patiya, adult leader training and activities sponsored by the District and Council.  If the Pack meets fundraising goals, we receive discounts on camp attendance and free advancement patches.

• Attend the kickoff meeting in November - often at Cub Scout Roundtable
  
• Present the plan to the parents at a popular Pack event (usually Pinewood Derby or Blue and Gold)
• Distribute and collect the pledge forms
• Turn in pledge forms to the District Office

Volunteers from the district are also available to come to the meeting to give the F.O.S. presentation.

Cub Scout Klondike Team

The Cub Scout Klondike is a District-wide activity held in late January.

• Find out the schedule and registration deadlines (District office or website)
• Promote the activity to the Pack
• Register the dens that want to attend
• Coordinate adult volunteers for staff

 

Parade of Lights Team

This team is responsible for a major fun event for the pack during the first weekend in December:

• Obtain & submit registration form to Downtown Boulder Commission
• Design our parade entry
• Acquire a pickup truck, flat trailer and generator
• Acquire any needed decorating supplies
• Organize float decorating on Friday night before the parade - or more recently at 10:00am on the same Saturday
  
• Tow the trailer to the parade on Saturday
• Provide equipment list to Scouts – i.e. Santa hat and warm coat
• Bring refreshments – (hot chocolate)
• Manage tear down & storage of decorations
• Return trailer, etc.
  

Leaf Raking and Rocket Challenge Team

This team is responsible for a fun service project in early-mid November:

• Schedule the event for a Saturday in early Nov. (9 a.m. to Noon)
• Coordinate date with St. Paul’s Church
• Coordinate date with City Of Boulder leaf pickup weekends
• Promote event to the Pack
• Distribute equipment list to each Scout and/or family member:
• Rakes and gloves
• Plastic 1 Liter pop bottle or equivalent
• On the day of the event:
• Bring refreshments
• Bring leaf bags
• Organize Dens into raking areas
• Haul leaf bags to city collection point (Viele Lake parking lot)
• For rocket launch:
• Set up launching rig (may need to arrange for air compressor)
• Bring duct tape, scissors, construction paper, markers, etc.
• Organize launching
• Retrieve stray rockets from church roof

 Scout Show Team

The Scout Show is a district-wide activity held at the Boulder County Fairgrounds on a Saturday in April

• Attend the kickoff meeting in late February
• Develop a plan for Pack participation
• Develop & implement an event that the Pack can sponsor
• Promote the activity to the Pack
• Coordinate Scout and parent participation
• Run the event at the Scout Show

 Recently (2009), the pack is required to host a booth in order to have our Pinewood Derby cars race.  We have brought the Cubmobiles to the Scout Show for several years, but now the booths are suggested to be related to a Belt Loop, Pin or Webelos Activity Pin.  Signup for the booth theme is at the February Cub Scout Roundtable.