Committee Chairperson

Qualifications:

If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agrees to abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and to subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is at least 21 years of age, is appointed by the chartered organization and registered as an adult leader of the BSA. Is a person of good character, familiar with organization procedures, with a deep concern for the pack's success. Preferably is a member of the chartered organization, respected in the community, who shows the willingness and ability to be the Cubmaster's chief adviser.

Responsibilities:

Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative, keeping this key person informed of the needs of the pack that must be brought to the attention of the organization or the district.
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

Calling and presiding at pack leaders' meetings.
Assigning duties to committee members.
Planning for pack charter review, roundup, and re-registration.
Approving bills before payment by the pack treasurer.

Conduct the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders' meetings.
Complete pack committee Fast Start Training and Basic Leader Training for the position.
Ask the committee to assist with recommendations for Cubmaster, assistant Cubmasters, Tiger Cub Den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders, and Webelos den leaders, as needed.
Recognize the need for more dens, and see that new dens 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.
Manage finances through adequate financial records.
Maintain adequate pack records and take care of pack property.
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.
Provide a training program for adult family members.
Develop and maintain strong pack-troop relationships, sharing with the troop committee the need for graduations into the troop.
Work closely with the unit commissioner and other pack and troop leaders in bringing about a smooth transition of Webelos Scouts into the troop.
Help bring families together at joint activities for Webelos dens (or packs) and Boy Scout troops.
Support the policies of the BSA.

In the absence of a Membership and Re-registration Chairperson, the Committee Chairperson also performs:

Prepare re-registration papers and an annual report to the chartered organization. Secure signatures and registration fees for the coming year.
Ask the chartered organization representative to submit a charter application and annual report to the chartered organization for approval.
Arrange for periodic uniform inspections with the unit commissioner. At least a month before charter expiration, also arrange for the annual membership inventory, a uniform inspection, and the annual charter review meeting.
Help the Cubmaster and chartered organization representative plan and conduct the formal charter presentation.
Conduct an annual census of boys in the chartered organization for systematic recruitment. Work with pack committee members to promote recruitment plans.
Visit new families in their homes. Review with them the Bobcat requirements and "Parent Guide" in their son's handbook. Emphasize the part that the family plays in their son's advancement. Stress parent/guardian participation at all pack functions and see that new families are introduced and feel welcome at pack meetings.
Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee to develop and carry out a plan for year-round membership growth.
Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee to see

- that eligible Tiger Cubs transition into a Wolf den at the appropriate time.
- that eligible Wolf Cub Scouts or 9-year-old Cub Scouts transition into a Bear den at the appropriate time.
- that eligible Bear Cub Scouts or 10-year-old Cub Scouts transition into a Webelos den at the appropriate time.
- that Webelos Scouts and parents or guardians have a smooth transition into a Boy Scout troop.

Work with the Cubmaster in following up on former pack members who are now Boy Scouts and potential den chiefs.
Follow up on Cub Scout dropouts to help return them to full, active membership.

In the absence of a Public Relations Chairperson, the Committee Chairperson also performs:

Stimulate pack service projects in the chartered organization, school, and community.
Promote family participation in all pack events, such as blue and gold banquets, 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.
Suggest ways of showing interest in the chartered organization's overall program.
Publicize and promote pack participation in Scouting Anniversary Week activities.
Circulate Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout recruiting fliers and leaflets to invite boys to join. Work with the pack committee to promote new membership. Let the people in the neighborhood know that a Cub Scout pack is available.
Consider using a monthly or quarterly pack newsletter to inform families of pack plans, guide new parents and guardians in pack policies, and create a feeling of unity among members of the pack family.
Provide pack announcements for regular release in the official bulletins, newsletters, Web sites, etc., of your chartered organization.
Make use of the news media in publicizing pack events.