Cub Scout Pack 1256 Leadership
The Volunteer Leadership of Cub Scout Pack 1256, Plano, TX.
Position Name Internet e-mail
District Commissioner: Danny Townes dtsales@airmail.net
Assistant District Commissioner: Neil Gould neilgould@usa.net
Pack Committee Chairman: Marius Popa marius@popmail.com
Pack Cubmaster: Michael LoSasso mike@abhp.com
Assistant Pack Cubmaster: Donna LoSasso donna@abhp.com
Pack Committee Treasurer: Lynn McCoy res070kk@gte.net
Pack Committee Secretary: Denise Jonenson dijonenson@yahoo.com
Tiger Den Leader: Suzanne Gaw tomg@ticnet.com
Assistant Tiger Den Leader: - -
Wolf Den Leader: Kelley Skidmore kskidmor@jcpenney.com
Assistant Wolf Den Leader: Tanya Kendrick -
Bear Den Leader: Matt Gunther mgunth@hotmail.com
Assistant Bear Den Leader: Marius Popa marius@popmail.com
Webelos Den Leader: Bryan Jonenson bjonenson@yahoo.com
Assistant Webelos Den Leader: - -
Pinewood Derby Chairman: - -
Pinewood Derby Co-Chairman: - -
Popcorn Sales Coordinator: - -
Advancement & Awards Coordinator: - -
Blue & Gold Banquet Chairman: - -
Scouting for Food Coordinator: - -
Scout Show Ticket Sales & Booth Coordinator: - -
Pack Photographer: Ann Benke abenke@iv.netcom.com
Pack Webmaster / Newsletter: Marius Popa marius@popmail.com
Please re-visit this page to view future updates.
Thank you. - - - Last Web-page update: August 27, 2001
Overview of the Pack Leadership with
Roles & Responsabilities
The pack leadership consists of Den Leaders, Den Leader Coach, the Chartered Organization Representative,
the Pack Committee Chairperson, the Pack Committee and the Cubmaster. These are adult positions.
The Pack Committee
The Pack Committee takes care of the administrative needs of the pack. It is organized and chaired by the
Pack Committee Chairperson. The committee consists of at least three people and is responsible for:
- Finding a meeting place
- Setting the Pack policies in accordance with Boy Scouting and the chartered organization.
- Coordinatng the Pack program with that of the charter organization.
- Assist with the annual Pack charter renewel.
- Is responsible for carrying out the policies and regulations of the Boy Scouts of America.
- Provides encouragement to leaders in carrying out the Pack program.
- Provides the finances and fundraising coordination for the Pack.
- Is responsible for Pack property.
- Is responsible for the quality of the adult leadership, that the leadership is recruited and trained. This is all adult leadership, including Cubmaster.
- Responsible for recommending this leadership to the charter organization for final approval.
- Coordination between the Pack and other scouting units.
A complete Pack Committee consists of the following people:
- Chartered Organization Representative
- Pack Committee Chair
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Advancement
- Public Relations
- Membership and Registration
- Sustaining Membership Enrollment Chairperson (a.k.a. Friends of Scouting)
- Cubmaster
- Den Leader Coach(es)
Chartered Organization Representative
This person is the liaison between the Pack, the chartered organization, and the BSA.
They make sure that the chartered organization is awaire of what the Pack is doing, and coordinates activities
between the chartered organization and the Pack. It is also the responsibility of the chartered organization
representative to communicate any relavent policies that the charter organization has to the Pack committee.
A point that a new scouter often misses is that the chartered organization 'owns' the Pack, not the Pack
committee. The Pack committee is simply an administrative arm of the chartered organization.
The Chartered Organization Representative is a voting member of the local BSA Council and District committees.
As such, they represent the Pack on these committees.
If the chartered organization has more than one unit (e.g., a Pack and a Troop) the Chartered Organization Representative serves all.
Pack Committee Chairperson
The Pack Committee Chairperson organizes and facilitates the running of the Pack committee.
This person works with the Cubmaster and Chartered Organization Representative to make sure that the
responsibilities of the Pack Committee are being met.
The Pack Committee Chairman is responsible for:
- Confer with the Cubmaster on policy matters relating to the Cub Scout program and the chartered organization.
- Supervise pack committee operations, including:
- Calling and presiding at pack leaders' meetings
- Assigning duties to, and training, committee members
- Planning for pack charter review, roundup, and re-registration
- Approving bills before payment by the pack treasurer
- Ask the committee to assist with recommendations for Cubmaster, assistant Cubmasters, den leader coaches, Webelos den leaders, and den leaders, as needed.
- 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.
- Work closely with the unit commissioner and other pack and troop leaders in effecting 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 Boy Scouts of America.
Cubmaster
The Cubmaster, who is sometimes refered to as the unit leader, is up front. Most parents think they run the
show all by themselves. Now you know different. So what does a Cubmaster do? Plenty!
The Cubmaster is responsible for:
- Conducting the pack program which includes leading the monthly Pack meeting, with the help of the other leaders.
- Guiding, supporting, motivating, and inspire the other adult leaders.
- Making sure the adult leaders receive appropriate training for their positions.
- Making sure the dens are functioning well.
- Plannning pack programs with the help of the other leaders.
- Coordinating the total Cub Scout program for the pack.
- Helping recruit den leaders and coaches.
- Recruit den chiefs for all dens. Recognize the den chiefs at pack meetings.
- Work as a team with the pack committee chairman to cultivate, educate, and motivate all pack leaders and parents in Cub Scouting.
- Maintain good relationships with parents. Seek their support and include them in activities. Involve male relatives such as uncles and grandfathers, so Cub Scouts will have additional male role models.
- Establishing and maintaining good relationships with Boy Scout Troops.
Den Leader
The den leader is responsible for ensuring stable, active and enthusiastic den leaders for all Cub
Scout and Webelos dens. They also help to insure that:
- Leaders complete Fast Start and Cub Scout Leader Basic Training, and the Den/Task specific training.
- A Den Leader Coach Seminar is conducted for the leaders.
- Leaders attend the monthly Rountables.
- Leaders understand the purposes, policies and procedures of the chartered organization and the Boy Scouts of America.
- Help is available for new den leaders.
- Lead the den in its participation at pack meetings. Serve as den host or hostess for den parents at pack meetings.
- Help train the den chief and guide him to work with the Cub Scouts. See that he receives recognition for his efforts at den and pack meetings.
- Provide meaningful jobs for the denner and assistant denner so they can learn responsibility and gain satisfaction from their efforts.
- Maintain a friendly relationship with Cub Scouts; encourage them to earn the advancement awards. Keep accurate advancement records and see that boys receive recognition for their achievements.
- Stimulate the Cub Scouts' imaginations on the program theme for the month and help the den prepare its stunts and exhibits for the pack meeting.
- Help the den and pack earn the National Summertime Pack Award.
- Develop a good working relationship with den parents and families. Use their talents to help enrich the den program.
- Help set a good example for the boys by behavior, attitude, and proper uniforming.
- Cub Scout leader recognition awards are available to the leaders.
- Monthly coach-den leader meetings are held to help plan den activities and programs.
- Information about the current and up to date program literature and material is passed on to den leaders.
- No den is ever without a leader and assistant.
- New den leaders are recruited.
- There is a communications link (usually the den leader coach) between the ubmaster and the den leaders.
For more details, please visit "Organization of the Boy Scouts of America".
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