Chartered Organization Representative

The Chartered Organization Representative is the direct contact between the unit and the Chartered Organization. This individual is also the organization's contact with the district committee and the Local Council. The chartered organization representative may become a member of the district committee and is a voting member of the council. The Chartered Organization Representative appoints the unit committee chair.

Pack Committee Chairman

The unit committee chair is appointed by the chartered organization and registered as an adult leader of the BSA. The unit committee chairman appoints and supervises the unit committee and unit leaders.

Pack Secretary

The unit secretary is appointed by the committee chairman to keep minutes and records, send notices, and handle publicity.

Pack Treasurer

The unit treasurer is appointed by the committee chairman to handle unit funds, pay bills, maintain accounts, coordinate the annual Friends of Scouting (FOS) campaign, and supervise fundraising.

The unit outdoor/activities chair is appointed by the committee chairman to secure tour permits and permission to use camping sites for the Pack Camping.

Pack Membership Chair

The unit membership chair is appointed by the committee chairman to help ensure a smooth transition of new Varsity Scouts into the unit and orientation for new parents.

Pack Trainer

The unit training chair is appointed by the committee chairman to ensure training opportunities are available, maintain training records and materials, and is responsible for BSA Youth Protection training.

Pack Public Relations Chair

The unit public relations chair is appointed by the committee chairman to inform parents of their responsibilities in Scouting and with the chartered organization. Provides news and announcements about the unit to newspapers, bulletins of sponsors, web sites, etc. Promotes and stimulates service projects, Scouting Anniversary Week, Scout Sunday or Sabbath, and family participation in unit events. Promotes new membership and lets people in the neighborhood know that Scouting is available.

Pack Friends of Scouting (FOS) Chair

The unit Friends of Scouting chair is appointed by the committee chairman to work closely with the unit committee on public relations for FOS; conducts annual FOS campaign to enroll family members and adult leaders in FOS; gives recognition to contributors and enrollees.

Pack Scouting for Food Chair

The unit Scouting for Food chair is appointed by the committee chairman to coordinate an annual food drive for the unit and reports the result to the district.

Pack Fundraising Chair

The Unit Fundraising Chair, also called the "Popcorn Kernel" in some councils, is appointed by the committee chairman to supervise Fundraising and ensure that every youth member has the opportunity to participate in Popcorn sales or other council Fundraising events.

ScoutParent Unit Coordinator

The ScoutParents Unit Coordinator is an appointed member of the unit committee or can be an assistant unit leader. Their job is to welcome parents, keep them informed, and encourage them to help with at least one specific task or project each year. Larger units might choose to have more than one ScoutParents unit coordinator. The ScoutParents unit coordinator position became official June 1, 2008 and the position code is "PS." The ScoutParents unit coordinator must be at least 21 years old, complete an adult application, and pay the same registration fee as other adult leaders. Find Fast Start Training for unit coordinators online. Newly printed youth applications also mention the ScoutParents program. A checkbox in the parent section lets parents commit to being active ScoutParents. By entering an e-mail address, they can receive information from council, district, and unit leaders about ways to get involved. 

Direct youth contact leaders

Cub Master

The Cubmaster is responsible for the monthly Pack Meeting which includes all boys, leaders and parents from all dens.

The Den Leader is the adult volunteer who plans and runs Tiger, Wolf or Bear den meetings and activities, with the assistance of one or more Assistant Cub Scout Den Leaders, the Den Chief, and Denner. They coordinate the den's involvement in pack activities, and facilitate and track the den's advancement. The Cub Scout Den Leader Award is available to Cub Scout Den Leaders who complete training, tenure, and performance requirements. Webelos Den Leaders are assigned to Webelos Patrols of 4th or 5th grade boys.

Training Courses

NCAC offers many helpful courses to train leaders on every part of the program - from tying a square knot to singing songs around the campfire to planning a pack campout. Here are some important ones to know about:

• Youth Protection Training (YPT): All volunteers are required to complete Youth Protection Training and must renew the training every two years. This training is accessible to the general public online at MyScouting.org under the Youth Protection tab. Please review the training, as it provides important information about detecting and preventing abuse, no matter where it may occur.
• Fast Start Training: Take this course immediately after registering as a leader and before meeting with youth members. Courses are specific to the program (Cub Scout leader, Boy Scout leader, Varsity Coach, or Venturing crew leader) and available online at MyScouting.org.
• Position-Specific Training: These course provide leaders with the information and tools they need to conduct a successful program. Separate courses exist for leaders at the Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing levels.
• Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO): A one-day training event, presented by the council, that introduces Cub Scout leaders and parents to the skills needed to plan and conduct pack outdoor activities, particularly pack camping.
• Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders: Designed specifically for Webelos den leaders and their assistants, this course teaches outdoor-related skills and activity badge instruction through demonstration and hands-on practice. Webelos den leaders should attend this training before conducting Webelos overnight camping with the boys and parents of the den.
• Wood Badge: Advanced training in leadership skills available to all leaders in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturing, as well as council and district Scouters.
• Pow Wow: An annual day-long training conference for Cub Scout leaders from across the Council!
• University of Scouting (UoS): Leaders from all programs and experience levels gather to share, network, and learn in an annual day-long event.
• The Trainer's EDGE: A "train-the-trainer" course for anyone who wants to help train Scout leaders.