The most important help that you, as a parent, can give your child is to work with them on their Cub Scouting activities. The Scout Handbook is full of age-appropriate activities that you will enjoy doing together at home. When he completes an activity or project, it is your responsibility to sign their book to verify that he has done their best. And then it is all-important for you to attend the monthly pack meeting with them, so that you can celebrate their achievement. Your role as a parent is the secret to a successful Cub Scouting program!
The den and the pack also rely on parent participation to run a successful program.
Cub Scouting operates through volunteer leadership. Consider volunteering as a member of the pack leadership team. Volunteer leaders are an example of Scouting’s principle of service to others. By volunteering in Scouting, you are also giving your child the gift of your time. What could be more valuable? You will have an opportunity to be a positive influence in the lives of your child and their friends. Here are some of the ways you could volunteer:
Den leader.
The Den leaders are one of the most important, yet the most fun roles in Scouting. They lead the dens at weekly den meetings and help in monthly pack meetings. From Cubmaster Mr. Rich: They are typically the oldest child in the Den. They will attend the monthly pack committee meeting for assistance and guidance on the den meeting plans.
Cubmaster (CM):
The Cubmaster is the visible leader of the Pack, and helps plan and carry out the pack program with the help of the pack committee. This individual supports the Den Leaders and assist with weekly den activities. Emcees the monthly pack meeting and attends the pack committee meeting.
Assistant Cubmaster (ACM):
The Assistant-Cubmaster assist the Cubmaster with meeting the needs of the Dens, and assist with carry out the pack program with the help of the pack committee. Often a ACM will also be a Den Leader. They will stand in as Emcees for pack meeting or events that the Cubmaster may not be able to attend.
Pack committee
Pack committee members help drive the direction and make decisions for the pack and it's activities. The Cubmaster reports to the Committee and executes the plans and activities as directed by the Committee. The positions listed below perform administrative functions of the pack. The committee meets monthly.
Committee chairman: Presides at all pack committee meetings. Helps recruit adult leaders and attends the monthly pack meeting and pack committee meeting.
Advancement chairman: Maintains advancement records for the pack. Orders and obtains all badges and insignia. Attends the monthly pack meeting and pack committee meeting.
Membership chairman: Manages the transition of new Scouts into the pack and coordinates orientation for new Scouting families. Responsible for the marketing and recruiting initiatives of the pack, as well as the growth and retention of the unit.
Secretary/treasurer: Keeps all records for the pack, including pack bank account, financial records, etc. Attends the monthly pack meeting and pack committee meeting.
Pack trainer: Coordinates Fast Start training for adults. Promotes leader training and roundtable meeting attendance. Attends the monthly pack meeting and pack committee meeting.