VolunteerPack 216 has consistently been a very active unit due the army of dedicated parent volunteers. New leaders, committee members and other volunteers need to constantly be recruited since parents often leave the Pack once their scout "bridges" out of Webelos onto Boy Scouts. When we all joined the Pack, we acknowledged that we would abide by the Pack Bylaws and that we would all volunteer time to the Pack.
All families are expected to volunteer for at least one open position/role. We will expect all Pack families to honor their promise to volunteer time to the Pack and that you will put your best efforts into the volunteer positions. Your involvement has a positive impact on the whole unit and especially on your Scout. There are several positions that critically need filled so that the Pack can continue its 35+ year tradition of delivering a high quality Scouting program. Remember, many hands make light work. Let's continue to make Pack 216 the best Cub Scout Pack in the council! |
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Here are all the positions with a brief description and requirements. More details on some of these roles can be found at:
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts/Leaders/About/ThePack.aspx
or our Pack By-laws (http://pack216.cary.nc.us/bylaws.html)
Important Volunteer Requirements:
Youth Protection and role-specific training (both online) and Safe Environment Training (2 hr in-person course through Diocese of Raleigh) is required for all adult volunteers. Other optional training is also available. Cubmaster and Den Leaders/Asst Den Leaders are required to wear uniforms, and Committee members are encouraged to do so.
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts/Leaders/About/ThePack.aspx
or our Pack By-laws (http://pack216.cary.nc.us/bylaws.html)
Important Volunteer Requirements:
Youth Protection and role-specific training (both online) and Safe Environment Training (2 hr in-person course through Diocese of Raleigh) is required for all adult volunteers. Other optional training is also available. Cubmaster and Den Leaders/Asst Den Leaders are required to wear uniforms, and Committee members are encouraged to do so.
Volunteer Positions
Cubmaster
Essentially, the Cubmaster leads the Pack and ensures that the boys have fun and learn a lot. The Cubmaster is the emcee for all events, especially Pack meetings. Ensures that the Pack Program is run in accordance with BSA Policies and Pack 216 Bylaws. Attends monthly Pack Committee meetings.
Assistant Cubmaster
Helps the Cubmaster plan and run different aspects of Pack meetings and other activities.
Pack Committee Chair
The Committee Chair leads the Pack Committee. The Pack Committee ensures that there is high quality program being run and that there are financial resources available to run the program. Approves Pack financial expenditures. Ensures that the Pack Program is run in accordance with BSA Policies and Pack 216 Bylaws. Leads monthly Pack Committee meetings.
Advancement Chair
Keeps track of all Cub Scout advancements, with assistance from Den Leaders. Ensures that awards are purchased and that Scouts are recognized for their achievements. Helps the Cubmaster plan and conduct advancement recognition ceremonies. Attends monthly Pack Committee meetings.
Membership Chair
Identifies opening for new Scouts and works to fill them. Facilitates paperwork for new Scouts to join the Pack. Coordinates annual re-charting of the Pack with the Council and the Chartering Organization. Attends monthly Pack Committee meetings.
Treasurer
Maintains Pack budget and makes payments for all expenditures. Ensures that the finances of the Pack are kept in good order at all times. Attends monthly Pack Committee meetings.
Public Relations Chair
Sends out monthly “Fridge Notes” and ensure that information about upcoming activities is spread to all families. Attends monthly Pack Committee meetings.
Webmaster
Maintains the Pack website. Ensures that information is posted in a timely manner and that online signups are posted on time. Requires some technical ability but the site is very user friendly. Attends monthly Pack Committee meetings.
Pack Trainer
Tracks the training of adult leaders. Ensures that all leaders maintain their basic Youth Protection Training and Safe Environment training. Encourages leaders to partake in all training related to their position. Attends monthly Pack Committee meetings.
Friends of Scouting Chair
Our council relies heavily on units to raise Friends of Scouting (FOS) funds. The following functions need to be performed: Write an annual letter to the Pack parents encouraging participation in FOS at Blue and Gold Banquet. The letter should be written at least 30 days prior to the Blue and Gold Banquet so there is time for the council to mail it out. Enroll as a Friend of Scouting. Inform the district FOS chair as to when the Blue and Gold Banquet is. Follow up until all FOS cards have been accounted for.
Den Leader
Conducts Den Meetings, ensures that Scouts have opportunities to complete advancement requirements, acts as primary point of contact for all things Scouting to all the families of the Den. The Den Leader sets an example for all the Scouts and makes Scouts the place they want to be. Ensures that the Den Program is run in accordance with BSA Policies and Pack 216 Bylaws. Attends monthly Pack meetings and attendance at monthly Pack Committee meetings is encouraged.
Assistant Den Leader
In the absence of the Den Leader, the assistant Den Leader will act in their place and fulfill all the duties and responsibilities of the Den Leader. In all other cases, the assistant Den Leader helps the Den Leader provide a quality program for the Scouts. There may be more than one Assistant Den Leader per Den if desired.
Popcorn Kernel
Leads the planning and execution of our annual fundraising activity- selling popcorn; with the assistance of Den Kernels. The popcorn committee is a crucial volunteer activity. It is the goal of the Pack Committee to hold as few fund-raisers as possible; however it is important that each family supports our fund-raising efforts when they are held. The cost of running the Pack and holding activities is not covered by registration fees- there is a substantial shortfall which must be made up through fund raising.
Den Popcorn Representative (Den Kernel)
Ensures that the popcorn sales from the Den go smoothly. Provides all selling materials to each family, gathers the sales sheets and money from the rest of the Den for transfer to the Popcorn Committee. Helps the Popcorn Committee as needed in setting up show and sells. Distributes popcorn to the families for transfer to the buyers.
Pack Activity Coordinator
This volunteer will choose or be assigned one of our monthly pack activities. They will organize the event, conduct signups, gather payments, and ensure a successful trip/activity.
Religious Awards Coordinator
Religious Emblems are an elective program offered through sponsoring churches and faiths, and are technically not offered by BSA. Each rank includes a religious component to make advancement, and this program counts. Scouts who complete the program do get a special recognition patch they can wear on their uniform even as they advance to Boy Scouts. The time commitment is VERY MINIMAL and you do not have to teach anything. The coordinator does the following: 1) Gets families enrolled 2) Orders and distributes workbooks 3) Monthly reminders to keep up 4) Scheduling a meeting with Pastor 5) Ordering the medals 6) Requesting a Mass for distribution of awards.
Food Drive/Thanksgiving Baskets Coordinator
Every year the Pack gets asked by the Parish to provide volunteers to help make the annual Thanksgiving Baskets for families in need. The coordinator sends out emails and gets pack families to volunteer, and then coordinated their activities the day of the event. Also this volunteer collects food at Pack meetings, weighs food, reports amount to District and then delivers it to a local charity.
Pinewood Derby Coordinator (s)
Leads in the planning and execution of our annual Pinewood Derby. The Pinewood Derby is one of the premier events that the Pack puts on and it couldn’t happen without these people. The coordinator, with other volunteers, sets up the venue, gets awards and patches, sets up and takes down the track, hands outs the cars, and provides workshops to help the boys prepare for the event. The event happens at the end of January. There are minor milestones that happen in the months leading up to the event.
Blue and Gold Banquet Coordinator
Leads in the planning and execution of our annual Blue and Gold Banquet event in February. The coordinator, with other volunteers, sets up the venue, secures entertainment, decides on the menu, and helps the Cubmaster prepare for the event. Each Den also provides a volunteer that helps with setup and cleanup of the event. The event happens in February and once it is over, so is this commitment for the year. There are minor milestones that happen in the months leading up to the event.
Den Blue and Gold Banquet Representative
Ensures that all members of the Den get all communications regarding Blue and Gold Banquet. Coordinates Den Decorations and food as necessary. Arrives early to help setup tables. Assists with cleanup after the event. The event happens in February and once it is over, so is this commitment for the year.
Essentially, the Cubmaster leads the Pack and ensures that the boys have fun and learn a lot. The Cubmaster is the emcee for all events, especially Pack meetings. Ensures that the Pack Program is run in accordance with BSA Policies and Pack 216 Bylaws. Attends monthly Pack Committee meetings.
Assistant Cubmaster
Helps the Cubmaster plan and run different aspects of Pack meetings and other activities.
Pack Committee Chair
The Committee Chair leads the Pack Committee. The Pack Committee ensures that there is high quality program being run and that there are financial resources available to run the program. Approves Pack financial expenditures. Ensures that the Pack Program is run in accordance with BSA Policies and Pack 216 Bylaws. Leads monthly Pack Committee meetings.
Advancement Chair
Keeps track of all Cub Scout advancements, with assistance from Den Leaders. Ensures that awards are purchased and that Scouts are recognized for their achievements. Helps the Cubmaster plan and conduct advancement recognition ceremonies. Attends monthly Pack Committee meetings.
Membership Chair
Identifies opening for new Scouts and works to fill them. Facilitates paperwork for new Scouts to join the Pack. Coordinates annual re-charting of the Pack with the Council and the Chartering Organization. Attends monthly Pack Committee meetings.
Treasurer
Maintains Pack budget and makes payments for all expenditures. Ensures that the finances of the Pack are kept in good order at all times. Attends monthly Pack Committee meetings.
Public Relations Chair
Sends out monthly “Fridge Notes” and ensure that information about upcoming activities is spread to all families. Attends monthly Pack Committee meetings.
Webmaster
Maintains the Pack website. Ensures that information is posted in a timely manner and that online signups are posted on time. Requires some technical ability but the site is very user friendly. Attends monthly Pack Committee meetings.
Pack Trainer
Tracks the training of adult leaders. Ensures that all leaders maintain their basic Youth Protection Training and Safe Environment training. Encourages leaders to partake in all training related to their position. Attends monthly Pack Committee meetings.
Friends of Scouting Chair
Our council relies heavily on units to raise Friends of Scouting (FOS) funds. The following functions need to be performed: Write an annual letter to the Pack parents encouraging participation in FOS at Blue and Gold Banquet. The letter should be written at least 30 days prior to the Blue and Gold Banquet so there is time for the council to mail it out. Enroll as a Friend of Scouting. Inform the district FOS chair as to when the Blue and Gold Banquet is. Follow up until all FOS cards have been accounted for.
Den Leader
Conducts Den Meetings, ensures that Scouts have opportunities to complete advancement requirements, acts as primary point of contact for all things Scouting to all the families of the Den. The Den Leader sets an example for all the Scouts and makes Scouts the place they want to be. Ensures that the Den Program is run in accordance with BSA Policies and Pack 216 Bylaws. Attends monthly Pack meetings and attendance at monthly Pack Committee meetings is encouraged.
Assistant Den Leader
In the absence of the Den Leader, the assistant Den Leader will act in their place and fulfill all the duties and responsibilities of the Den Leader. In all other cases, the assistant Den Leader helps the Den Leader provide a quality program for the Scouts. There may be more than one Assistant Den Leader per Den if desired.
Popcorn Kernel
Leads the planning and execution of our annual fundraising activity- selling popcorn; with the assistance of Den Kernels. The popcorn committee is a crucial volunteer activity. It is the goal of the Pack Committee to hold as few fund-raisers as possible; however it is important that each family supports our fund-raising efforts when they are held. The cost of running the Pack and holding activities is not covered by registration fees- there is a substantial shortfall which must be made up through fund raising.
Den Popcorn Representative (Den Kernel)
Ensures that the popcorn sales from the Den go smoothly. Provides all selling materials to each family, gathers the sales sheets and money from the rest of the Den for transfer to the Popcorn Committee. Helps the Popcorn Committee as needed in setting up show and sells. Distributes popcorn to the families for transfer to the buyers.
Pack Activity Coordinator
This volunteer will choose or be assigned one of our monthly pack activities. They will organize the event, conduct signups, gather payments, and ensure a successful trip/activity.
Religious Awards Coordinator
Religious Emblems are an elective program offered through sponsoring churches and faiths, and are technically not offered by BSA. Each rank includes a religious component to make advancement, and this program counts. Scouts who complete the program do get a special recognition patch they can wear on their uniform even as they advance to Boy Scouts. The time commitment is VERY MINIMAL and you do not have to teach anything. The coordinator does the following: 1) Gets families enrolled 2) Orders and distributes workbooks 3) Monthly reminders to keep up 4) Scheduling a meeting with Pastor 5) Ordering the medals 6) Requesting a Mass for distribution of awards.
Food Drive/Thanksgiving Baskets Coordinator
Every year the Pack gets asked by the Parish to provide volunteers to help make the annual Thanksgiving Baskets for families in need. The coordinator sends out emails and gets pack families to volunteer, and then coordinated their activities the day of the event. Also this volunteer collects food at Pack meetings, weighs food, reports amount to District and then delivers it to a local charity.
Pinewood Derby Coordinator (s)
Leads in the planning and execution of our annual Pinewood Derby. The Pinewood Derby is one of the premier events that the Pack puts on and it couldn’t happen without these people. The coordinator, with other volunteers, sets up the venue, gets awards and patches, sets up and takes down the track, hands outs the cars, and provides workshops to help the boys prepare for the event. The event happens at the end of January. There are minor milestones that happen in the months leading up to the event.
Blue and Gold Banquet Coordinator
Leads in the planning and execution of our annual Blue and Gold Banquet event in February. The coordinator, with other volunteers, sets up the venue, secures entertainment, decides on the menu, and helps the Cubmaster prepare for the event. Each Den also provides a volunteer that helps with setup and cleanup of the event. The event happens in February and once it is over, so is this commitment for the year. There are minor milestones that happen in the months leading up to the event.
Den Blue and Gold Banquet Representative
Ensures that all members of the Den get all communications regarding Blue and Gold Banquet. Coordinates Den Decorations and food as necessary. Arrives early to help setup tables. Assists with cleanup after the event. The event happens in February and once it is over, so is this commitment for the year.