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| PACK 1703 |
| Leonard Elementary School - Troy Michigan |
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| Parents As leaders of Pack 1703 we will do our best to provide a quality program. But all the leaders are volunteers and have many other obligations; we depend on parents to help provide the excellent program we have. We ask every parent to help the pack in some capacity if at all possible. The most important (and most fun) job is Den Leader (see below). However, there are other areas where your help in running the pack would be greatly appreciated. We need your help when organizing pack meetings. Each pack meeting will have a theme and sometimes we will need flexible people in charge of activities, or to keep the dens organized. Various outingsor field trips are a big part of the Cub Scouting experience. Parents will ocasionallybe asked to attend and help[ manage these outings. We need your input at Committee Meetings. Each month we review our finances and plan for the next month's activities. We also discuss any issues that arise regarding pack operation and leadership. This is the time when your voice can be heard concerning anything pack related. We strongly encourage all leaders to attend Committee meetings, but parents may also attend. There are no secrets in Cub Scouting. Parents are always welcome at any organizational meetings of the pack, district, or council. Den Leaders are the ones who will guide our boys through everything Cub Scouting has to offer. Being a Den Leader is challenging, fun and can be a very rewarding experience. The following is a brief description of the role and responsibilities of Den Leader. DenLeaders As a Den Leader your job is to familiarize yourself with the Cub Scout program (Wolf, Bear, or Webelos) and present it to your boys in an organized fashion. You should make sure that regular den meetings are setup, and be present at the den meetings most of the time. However, you should not do everything yourself. Try to enlist the help of other parents whenever possible. You should watch the leaders fast start tape (we have copies). You should attend Youth Protection Training and Cub Scout Leader Basic Training if possible, a one day training course organized by the council. Den Leaders should keep attendance records and keep records of all the awards and advancement each scout earns. Advancement requests will need to be turned in a few days before each pack meeting. At each pack meeting each den will have a specific roll to play, such as, opening flag ceremony, perform a skit, serve refreshments, setup, cleanup, closing, etc. In Pack 1703, being a leader automatically makes you a member of the Pack Committee. You should try to participate in as many committee meetings as possible. Don't hesitate to ask for help. The Cubmaster and Committee Chairperson are always very willing to lend an ear or a helping hand. Also, ask your fellow den leaders how they handle things, and tell others about what works well in your den. Sharing information is what makes a successful program! Tiger Cub Leaders Tiger Cubs are organized somewhat differently than the other Cub Scouts. As a Tiger Cub parent you should just enjoy and be a partner to your boy, and help your den. Tiger Cubs usually meet once a month, but your den can organize it however you like. There is a guide book of "Big Ideas" that you might choose to follow. There are no achievements to be completed or advancements to earn, and the whole activity should just be simple and fun. The Tiger Cub motto is Search, Discover, Share. The Den Leaded in Tiger Cubs is more correctly called Tiger Den Coach (because all parents are expected to share in the Tiger Den leadership). The Tiger Cub Coordinator will help to setup the den, organize activities and act as a friendly resource. Pack 1703 welcomes its Tiger Cubs to all pack activities. |