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QUALIFICATIONS
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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.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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The pack committee chair's job is to
- 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.
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