Pack Leadership

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The Cubmaster

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The Cubmaster

     Complete Youth Protection training and leader position-specific training. Attend monthly roundtables.

Plan and help carry out the Cub Scout program in the pack—including leading the monthly pack meeting—according to BSA policies.

With the pack committee, develop and execute a year-round recruitment plan for recruiting boys into Cub Scouting.

Work on program ideas, selecting and recruiting adult leaders, and establishing a budget plan.

Guide and support den leaders through their required training.

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The Assistant Cubmaster

• • • • • • Help the Cubmaster as needed. Be ready to fill in for the Cubmaster, if necessary.

Complete Youth Protection training and position specific Basic Leader Training.

Attend monthly roundtables and participate in pack meetings.

Supervise den chiefs and see that they are trained.

Conduct the monthly den chief planning meeting for all den leaders, assistant den leaders, and den chiefs to plan and coordinate weekly den meetings and pack meeting participation.

Along with the pack committee, develop and promote an ongoing plan for recruiting new boys.

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Cubmaster Support

• • • • Pack committee Den leaders Chartered organization District and council, through – Commissioners – – District Cub Scout roundtables District committee – – District executive District training team Boy Scouts of America 5

Leadership Skills

• • • • • Working with the pack team Effective communications Understanding and working with boys Projecting Cub Scout spirit Showmanship as the pack’s “Master of Ceremonies” Boy Scouts of America 6

Working With Adults

• • • • • • Leadership in a busy society All-volunteer force Encourage, don’t instruct.

Gain consensus.

Many hands make light work.

Sometimes, things might not get done.

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Working With Boys

• • • • • Keep the program lively.

Find things they like.

Have more than you need.

Keep moving.

Make parents responsible.

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It’s “Your” Pack

• • • • • Have fun.

Keep organized.

Know what’s next.

Smile.

Have a positive attitude.

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Cubmaster’s Key

• • Tenure – Serve as a registered assistant Cubmaster for one year and a registered Cubmaster for two years, or serve as a registered Cubmaster for three years.

Training – – Complete basic training for Cubmasters and This Is Scouting training.

Attend a Cub Scout leader pow wow or University of Scouting, or at least four roundtables.

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The Pack Committee

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The Pack Committee

• • • • • • • Oversees the development of the annual pack plan including: – – Pack calendar Pack budget – Pack leadership Selects leadership Provides program support Provides a safe meeting location Helps with charter renewal Supervises finances and equipment Works closely with the Cubmaster Boy Scouts of America 12

Pack Leaders

Chartered organization representative Pack committee chair and members and/or parent coordinator—three registered leaders required Pack trainer Cubmaster and assistant Den leaders and assistants Den chiefs Boy Scouts of America

Member of Pack Committee

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• • • • • Pack Committee Functions (Members) Chair Secretary Treasurer Advancement Public relations • • Outings Membership and re-registration • Friends of Scouting

Some pack committees may not have all of these positions, but all of

these functions are important!

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The Pack Committee Is Supported by the

• • Chartered organization District and council, through – Commissioners – District Cub Scout roundtables – District committee – District executive – District training team Boy Scouts of America 15

Pack Policies

• • • • • • • Pack bylaws Bank account control Asset control Insurance Tour permits Adult recruitment and training Enforce two-deep leadership Boy Scouts of America 16

The Pack Trainer

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How Pack Trainers Help

• • • Conducting orientation of new families and pack leaders Encouraging new pack leaders to participate in online training and attend Cub Scout Leader Basic Training (this Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training course) Helping with Unit Leadership Enhancements during pack leaders’ and/or committee meetings Boy Scouts of America 18

How Pack Trainers Help

• Conducting other training as designated by the district and/or council • Encouraging pack leaders to attend ongoing training, such as roundtable, pow wow, BALOO, Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders, and Wood Badge Boy Scouts of America 19

How Pack Trainers Help

• Remaining current on training materials and program updates • Keeping track of pack training records • Encouraging Den Chiefs and Den Leaders to attend Den Chief Training Boy Scouts of America 20

New Parent Orientation

• • • Immediately provide information and an orientation to new parents in the pack.

Ease the transition to Scouting.

Family orientation is covered in the

Cub Scout Leader Book.

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Required Leader Training

• • Youth Protection — immediately (online) – – Also available through district or council Can be delivered by pack trainer Position-Specific — as soon as possible • Fast Start (online) —is recommended if there will be delays in other training Boy Scouts of America 22

Supplemental Leader Training

• • • • • • BALOO—Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders Pow Wow and/or University of Scouting Roundtables Wood Badge Philmont Training Center opportunities Boy Scouts of America 23

Den Chief Training

• • • For Boy Scouts and Venturers who are filling a den chief leadership position Fast Start (online) provides immediate help when a Scout or Venturer is appointed Den chief conference provides: – – – Structure of den meeting Games and activities How den chiefs can help the den leader Boy Scouts of America 24

Roundtable

• • • • • • Monthly meeting Conducted by district commissioner staff.

Program information Planning assistance Den and pack ideas For all leaders!

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Wood Badge

• • • • Advanced leadership training Weeklong or two extended weekends Focuses on five leadership areas Skills that apply to home, work, and Scouting Boy Scouts of America 26

Pack Training Records

• Unit Inventory of Training • Training Attendance Report • Training Status Change Boy Scouts of America 27

Cub Scout Leader’s Training Award

The Cub Scout Leader’s Training Award may be earned by any Cub Scouter, as shown on the MCBSA website: http://monmouthbsa.org/Council/Committees /Training/Awards.aspx

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The Den Leader

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The Den Leader

• • • • • • • • Gives leadership to den program planning Works with adult partners (Tiger Cubs) or an assistant and den chief Helps or makes sure that the boys advance Maintains den records Works with other pack leaders Participates in pack program planning Attends monthly roundtables Approves advancement (Webelos) Boy Scouts of America 30

The Assistant Den Leader

• • • • Provides support to the den leader Serves as a backup leader Attends pack meetings Assists in program planning It’s wise to have several assistants!

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Den Leader Training Award

The Den Leader Training Award may be earned by any Den Leader, as shown on the MCBSA website: http://monmouthbsa.org/Council/Committees /Training/Awards.aspx

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Review and Questions

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