Cub Scout Pack 173

Handbook

1. General Information

Cub Scout Pack 173 is chartered to the Peacekeeper Association at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts. It is comprised primarily of families with boys attending Hanscom Primary School, organized into a Pack Committee, a Cubmaster, and Den Leaders, and many other adult volunteers to provide leadership for the boys in grades 2 through 5 enrolled in the program. Pack 173 also sponsors a TIGER Cub unit for first graders.

2. Family Involvement

The Pack exists only so long as adult volunteers give of their time and energy to assist in the physical, social, academic and civic growth of our children. Every one is busy with work, sports, and many other family obligations, but it is the time we spend with our children that has the greatest impact on their feeling of self-worth and place in the family and community. Cub Scouting not only helps to prepare boys for manhood but also strengthens the family bonds by requiring commitment from family members to help the boy to reach each Cub Scout Rank and to join the boy in exciting Pack events like the infamous pinewood derby or overnight camping. The Pack must have each family volunteer for at least one pack activity to provide a full, fun program for the boys. Activities range from Pack or Den leadership rolls to committee rolls (fundraising or event) as described in this manual. Please take the time to look at these vital functions and volunteer to help all of us grow.

3. Youth Protection Program of BSA

Pack policy on preventing child abuse serves the dual purposes of protecting the Cub Scout from child abuse and providing Pack leaders protection from unfounded allegations of abuse. The foundation of the policy is known within the Boy Scouts of America as "Two Deep Leadership." It requires at least two adults, over the age of 21, be present for all Pack and Den activities. Your son should never participate in any activity or meeting which is not overseen by two adults (personal counseling should be done in the open, where it can be observed by another child or adult). Adult leaders must respect the privacy of youth members in situations such as changing clothes or taking showers at camp and must also protect their own privacy in similar situations. When camping, no youth is permitted to sleep in a tent of an adult other than his own parent or guardian. The Boy Scouts of America does not recognize any secret organization as part of its program; all activities are open to observation by parents and leaders. Discipline used in Cub Scouting should be constructive and reflect Scouting's values. Corporal punishment or physical hazing is never permitted.

4. Pack Structure

Pack 173 draws its leadership from the families of its registered boys. Volunteers fill all leadership and coordinator positions within the Pack with no salary compensation. All leaders must be 21 years of age or older except Assistant Den Leaders, who may be 18. Positions identified below must be filled by a registered adult leader.

Charter Organization Representative Responsibilities:

The Chartered Organization Representative is the direct contact between the Pack and the chartered organization. This individual is also the contact with the district committee and the local council. The Representative is appointed by the chartered organization and will help recruit the right leadership for the Pack. This person suggests service projects for the Pack to perform that will help the chartered organization and the community. Time commitment: 2 hours / month average.

Pack Committee Chairperson Responsibilities:

The Committee Chairperson is appointed by the Pack committee and registered Leaders and must maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization Representative, keeping the Representative informed of the needs of the pack. This individual must also supervise pack committee operation by: a) calling and presiding at pack committee meetings; b) assigning duties to and training committee members; c) planning for pack charter review, roundup, and re-registration; and d) approving bills before payment by pack treasury. The Chairperson also must conduct the annual pack program planning conference and assist with the recommendations for Cubmaster, Den Leaders, and activity committee Leaders. Time Commitment: substantial, particularly in Fall and Spring.

Pack Committee Secretary Responsibilities:

The Secretary is appointed by the Committee Chairperson and is the primary information source to all Pack leaders on program literature, materials, records, and forms. This individual maintains an up-to-date Pack Record Book with information on membership, leadership, attendance, and advancement. The Secretary also maintains an inventory of Pack property, handles correspondence for the pack (letters of appreciation, placing reservations, letters to council) and compiles minutes of leaders meetings. Time commitment: 3-4 hours / month average.

Pack Committee Treasurer Responsibilities:

The Treasurer is appointed by the Committee Chairperson and maintains a sound financial program for the Pack and the Pack budget plan. This individual will maintain the Pack's bank account and will arrange for all transactions to be signed by any two of the following individuals: Cubmaster, Committee Chairman, Awards Coordinator, or Treasurer. The Treasurer maintains records on payment of dues for all scouts and notifies the appropriate Den leaders of any discrepancies. The Treasurer makes periodic reports on the pack's financial condition at monthly pack leadership meetings and maintains the budget. This individual is responsible for keeping up-to-date records of all income and expenditures to include date, amount, description and expenditure approvals. Time commitment: 2-4 hours / month average.

Pack Committee Advancement Coordinator Responsibilities:

The Advancement Coordinator is appointed by the Committee Chairperson and has a working knowledge of Cub Scouting and WEBELOS Scouting. This individual helps plan induction and advancement recognition ceremonies, help stimulate the dens and Pack to make advancements.

Pack Committee Training Coordinator Responsibilities:

The Training Coordinator is appointed by the Committee Chairperson and has a working knowledge of Cub Scouting and WEBELOS Scouting. This individual encourages all leaders to attend Cub Scout leadership training courses, round tables, Pow Wows, and workshops, as well as recruit and promote Den Chief s attendance and training. This person maintains a record of all training taken by leaders and submits leaders for service knots awards when they have meet the criteria. Time commitment: 1-2 hours / month average.

Pack Committee Membership/Registration Coordinator Responsibilities:

The Membership and Registration Coordinator is appointed by the Committee Chairperson and is responsible for maintaining the Pack's membership in good standing with the council. This includes. preparing registration and re-registration papers, securing necessary signatures, and insuring that the Chartered Organization submits the annual charter application. This individual also works with the Cubmaster to see that boys and parents are moved into WEBELOS Dens and into Boy Scout Troops as smoothly as possible. This person follows up on Cub Scout dropouts to encourage them to return to full, active membership. Time commitment: approximately 10 hours each in Fall and Spring.

Pack Committee Public Relations Representative Responsibilities:

The Public Relations Representative is appointed by the Committee Chairperson and promotes the Pack in the community. This includes identifying pack service projects at the school, community, township, and region. This individual will urge participation of all scouts and families at special pack events such as Blue and Gold Banquet, Picnics, Camps, Pinewood Derby, Soap Box Derby, Bridging Over. This individual will also publish a monthly Pack newsletter for distribution at Pack meetings to inform families of Pack plans, Pack policies, coming events and special thank-you to Pack volunteers. Time commitment: 1-2 hours / month average.

Pack Committee Fundraising Coordinator Responsibilities:

The Fundraising Coordinator is appointed by the Committee Chairperson and coordinates all Pack fundraising events with each fund-raiser Chairperson. The purpose of this position is to ensure that fund raising events are consistent with Pack principals, have council approval, and take advantage of previous fundraising experience by the Pack. This individual will work with the Dens to see that each Den provides a fund raising liaison for each fundraising event and assists the fund-raiser Chairperson in collecting and distributing materials to each Den. Time commitment: approximately 30 hours in the Fall.

Pack Committee Awards Coordinator Responsibilities:

The Awards Coordinator is appointed by the Committee Chairperson and coordinates all Pack purchases of awards and materials from BSA. This individual will work with the Den Leaders and committee members to see that each Pack member receives the appropriate awards. Award requests are turned in to the Coordinator one week prior to the Pack meeting. Time commitment: 3-5 hours / month.

Cubmaster Responsibilities:

The Cubmaster is recruited and appointed by the pack committee and must be a registered adult leader of BSA. The Cubmaster has the responsibility to conduct a pack program according to the policies of BSA, complete Cub Scout leader training, and attend monthly roundtables. In addition, the Cubmaster works with the pack committee on: program ideas; selecting and recruiting adult leaders; and establishing a budget plan. The individual must support Den leaders and see that they receive training and that their dens are advancing at a reasonable rate and receive a quality year-round program filled with fun and achievements. The Cubmaster also works as a team with the committee chairperson and Assistant Cubmaster to conduct the annual pack program planning conference and monthly leader meetings. The Cubmaster must also conduct impressive ceremonies for major badge awards, graduation, WEBELOS Arrow of Light and bridging. The Cubmaster is also the central figure for maintaining good relationships with parents, encouraging their support, including them in activities, and helping families have a positive scouting experience. Time commitment: 4-6 hours / month average.

Assistant Cubmaster Responsibilities:

The Assistant Cubmaster is recommended by the Cubmaster and approved by the pack committee. The Assistant Cubmaster participates in all pack events to help the Cubmaster maintain control of the events and help to keep the events on schedule. The Assistant Cubmaster will ensure that each Den assigned to an activity is ready to go when that activity is scheduled to happen (for example, pack opening ceremony, skits, songs, etc.) This individual also works with the pack committee to develop and promote an ongoing plan for recruiting boys, families and pack activities. The Assistant Cubmaster must be able to perform any of the Cubmaster duties as required and possibly with very little notice. Time commitment: 2-4 hours / month average.

DEN LEADER POSITIONS:

TIGER Cub Leader Responsibilities:

The TIGER Cub Leader is a parent partner within a TIGER Cub group who will provide organizational and leadership help to the group and be the group's central point of contact for Pack information distribution. This person should complete Cub Scout Leader Basic Training and attend at least a few roundtables. They must keep accurate records of advancement, attendance, and payment of dues (if any). This person should try to encourage participation by parents in the Den meetings and plan the meetings to include fun as well as progress on achievements.This individual is also responsible to see that the group is represented at each monthly leaders meeting either by being at the meeting or by ensuring that a parent TIGER Cub partner from the group will be at the meeting. This person presents the appropriate TIGER Cub awards to the boys and families in a timely manner. TIGER Cub groups should strive to meet twice a month and be present at all Pack activities. The TIGER Cub Leader works with the Cubmaster and Assistant Cubmaster to develop a quality program that is fun and challenging for first grade boys and meets the needs of those families in the group. Time commitment: 3-4 hours / month average.

Cub Scout Den Leader (Co-Leader & Assistant Leader) Responsibilities:

The Cub Scout Den Leader is recommended by the Cubmaster and approved by the pack committee and has the responsibility of carrying out the pack program in the Den. The Leader should complete Cub Scout Leader Basic Training and attend at least a few roundtables. The Den Leader must keep accurate records of advancement, attendance, and payment of dues (if any). This person should try to encourage participation by parents in the Den meetings and plan the meetings to include fun as well as progress on achievements. The Den Leader is also responsible for preparing the Den to perform skits, songs, cheers, applause, and Denner games at monthly Pack meetings as required. The Den Leader must also perform award ceremonies in the Den for those awards that are distributed in the Den such as belt loops, pins, patches, arrow points, etc. and for the passing of the Denner cords from boy to boy. The Den Leader must maintain a good working relationship with all of the families within the Den and hold parent meetings at least annually to canvas for volunteers, and suggestions for Den activities. The Den Leader will also coordinate the Den program with other Den Leaders and the Cubmaster. All leaders should set a good example for the boys by behavior, attitude and proper uniform. The Den Leader must also maintain a respectful relationship with the Den's Co-Leaders or Assistant Leaders at all times. Time commitment: 6 hours / month average.

WEBELOS Den Leader (Co-Leader & Assistant Leader) Responsibilities:

The WEBELOS Scout Den Leader is recommended by the Cubmaster and approved by the pack committee and has the responsibility of carrying out the pack program in the Den. The Leader should complete WEBELOS Leader Basic Training, WEBELOS Leader Outdoor Training, and attend at least a few roundtables. The Leader must keep accurate records of advancement, attendance, and payment of dues (if any). This person should try to encourage participation by parents in the Den meetings and to serve as activity badge counselors. The Den Leader is also responsible for preparing the Den to perform skits, songs, cheers, applause, and Denner games at monthly Pack meetings as required. The Den Leader must also perform award ceremonies in the Den for those awards that are distributed in the Den such as belt loops, pins, patches, activity badges, etc. and for the passing of the denner cords from boy to boy. The Den Leader must maintain a good working relationship with all of the families within the Den and hold parent meetings at least annually to canvas for volunteers, and suggestions for Den activities. The Leader will also coordinate the Den program with other Den leaders and the Cubmaster. All Den Leaders should set a good example for the boys by behavior, attitude and proper uniform. The Den Leader must also maintain a respectful relationship with the Den's Co-Leaders or Assistant Leaders at all times. The Leader will also work with the Cubmaster, pack committee and Unit Commissioner to generate and maintain a good relationship with neighborhood Boy Scout troops into which the WEBELOS Scouts will be graduated. Time commitment: 6 hours / month average.

Parent/Guardian Responsibilities:

In Cub Scouting, the family is an integral part of the Scouting experience. For this reason, parents are encouraged to participate whenever possible. As a minimum, parents should attend the monthly Pack meetings and other special Pack events that occur throughout the year. A parent/guardian must be present at the Pack meeting for a boy to receive a rank advancement award. They must volunteer for at least one of the many positions within the Pack that makes the Pack successful, such as fundraising, derby committees, camp committees, Blue and Gold committee, Den leadership, pack leadership, etc. It is the parents that must take the active role in their son's advancement throughout the Cub Scout program and it is only through the commitment by both the parent and the child that benefits of the Scouting program can be realized. Time commitment: 4 hours / month average.

5. Monthly Pack Meetings

Pack meetings are normally held at the Hanscom Primary School, in the cafeteria on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Pack meetings are normally one hour long. All Scouts are expected to attend and at least one family member (parent) should also attend. Entire families are very welcome. A parent/guardian must be present at the Pack meeting for a boy to receive a rank advancement award.

6. Den Meetings

Den meetings are held at a date, time and place determined by the Den Leader(s). Normally there are three to four Den meetings each month and are typically one hour long but may vary in length and location depending on the Den activity.

7. Pack Committee Meetings

Any leader, parent or interested adult is welcome to attend any Committee Meeting. The Committee meeting is typically the second Thursday of each month and is normally held in the CE Breakroom at 7:00 p.m. Directions to the CE Breakroom are located on the Pack web site. The agenda of each meeting focuses on those overarching Pack issues which support the Cubmaster and Pack 173 as a whole as well as long range planning of future events. For example: Annual Pack program, Pack policy, Pack budget, membership and registration, rechartering, fund raising, facilities and equipment needed by the Cubmaster, and public affairs.

8. Pack Leaders Meeting

Any leader, parent or interested adult is welcome to attend any Leaders Meeting. The Leaders meeting is chaired by the Cubmaster. The agenda of each meeting focuses on the current activities of the Pack and detailed planning of the near term Pack meetings.

9. Uniforms

When to Wear the Uniform:

The uniform should be worn to all Pack and Den meetings (unless specifically instructed otherwise by the Den leader) and on Scout Sunday and during Scout Week both in February. It should also be worm at all Pack sponsored events during the program year such as baseball or football games, Derby race days, etc. unless specifically instructed otherwise. All scouts participating in Pack fundraising programs must properly wear the scout uniform. In order for a scout to receive a major rank badge at a Pack meeting that boy must be in uniform.

TIGER Cub Uniform:

The TIGER Cub uniform consists of a purchased TIGER Cub shirt (bright orange color) and the TIGER Cub hat. Optionally, the TIGER Cub may wear the TIGER Cub belt but most will wear the Cub Scout belt. All of these items are available at the Scout Store at 123 Washington Street in Winchester, Massachusetts.

WOLF Cub Scout Uniform:

The WOLF Scout uniform consists of the Cub Scout blue shirt, Cub Scout hat, gold WOLF Scout neckerchief, Cub Scout neckerchief slide, and the Cub Scout belt. Official Cub Scout uniform pants (short or long) may be worn but most wear clean blue jeans. Torn pants or non-blue pants are strongly discouraged. Insignia and badges will be worn as prescribed on the inside covers of the WOLF book. Required insignia are the American Flag, Boston Minuteman Council shoulder patch, Pack number, and Den number. All of these items are available at the Scout Store at 123 Washington Street in Winchester, Massachusetts. The World Brotherhood of Scouting Crest insignia is optional. Rank badge, arrow points, quality unit award, world conservation patch, service stars and attendance award pins are worn on the scout shirt. Other Pins awarded for scouting activities may be worn on the patch vest. All other patches may only be worn on the patch vest. The basic color of the brag vest should be chosen as a Den but red is most common.

BEAR Cub Scout Uniform:

The BEAR Scout uniform consists of the Cub Scout blue shirt, Cub Scout hat, blue BEAR Scout neckerchief, Cub Scout neckerchief slide, and the Cub Scout belt. Official Cub Scout uniform pants (short or long) may be worn but most wear clean blue jeans. Torn pants or non-blue pants are strongly discouraged. Insignia and badges will be worn as prescribed on the inside covers of the BEAR book. Required insignia are the American Flag, Boston Minuteman Council shoulder patch, Pack number, and Den number. All of these items are available at the Scout Store at 123 Washington Street in Winchester, Massachusetts. The World Brotherhood of Scouting Crest insignia is optional. Rank badge, arrow points, quality unit award, world conservation patch, whittling chip patch, service stars and attendance award pins are worn on the scout shirt. Other Pins awarded for scouting activities may be worn on the patch vest. All other patches may only be worn on the patch vest. The basic color of the brag vest should be chosen as a Den but red is most common.

WEBELOS Scout Uniform:

The WEBELOS Scout uniform consists of either the Cub Scout blue shirt or the Boy Scout tan shirt, WEBELOS Scout hat, plaid WEBELOS Scout neckerchief, WEBELOS Scout neckerchief slide, and the WEBELOS Scout belt. Official Scout uniform pants (short or long) may be worn but most wear clean blue jeans. Torn pants or non-blue pants are strongly discouraged. Insignia and badges will be worn as prescribed on the inside covers of the WEBELOS book. Required insignia are the American Flag, Boston Minuteman Council shoulder patch, Pack number, and Den number. WEBELOS Activity Badge Pins may be worn on the WEBELOS Colors badge or on the WEBELOS hat. All of these items are available at the Scout Store at 123 Washington Street in Winchester, Massachusetts. The World Brotherhood of Scouting Crest insignia is optional. Rank badge, arrow points, quality unit award, world conservation patch, whittling chip patch, service stars and attendance award pins are worn on the scout shirt. Other Pins awarded for scouting activities may be worn on the patch vest. All other patches may only be worn on the patch vest. The basic color of the brag should be chosen as a Den but red is most common. NOTE: sports and academic belt loops will not fit on the tan Boy Scout belt, if your WEBELOS Scout wants to wear the belt loops then he must wear the blue belt.

10. Advancement and Awards

Requirements are contained in the TIGER booklet, WOLF book, BEAR book and WEBELOS book. The advancement goals of Pack 173 are: that each boy earn the appropriate badge for his grade level and at least one arrow point during the WOLF and BEAR years; that first year WEBELOS earn the WEBELOS badge; and that second year WEBELOS earn the Arrow of Light.

Once a boy has completed the necessary achievements for the WOLF or BEAR badges, he may complete electives as well as any remaining achievements for Arrow Points.

The Advancement Sequence:

TIGER.  All boys entering TIGER Cubs must first learn the TIGER Cub oath and the TIGER cub motto to earn the TIGER PAW award with the first bead. TIGER Cubs get one orange bead for every Pack activity they participate in and one white bead for every five qualified family activities that they share with their den. TIGER Cubs also get a Big Idea Patch awarded to them for every Big Idea meeting for which they participate.

BOBCAT.  All boys entering Cub Scouts or WEBELOS Scouts must first complete the requirements for the BOBCAT badge defined in each WOLF, BEAR and WEBELOS book.

WOLF.  Boys who are enrolled in the second grade will be assigned to a WOLF Den and will pursue the WOLF badge, through requirements described in the WOLF book.

BEAR.  Boys who are enrolled in the third grade will be assigned to a BEAR Den and will pursue the BEAR badge, through requirements described in the BEAR book.

ARROW POINTS.  Upon completion of the requirements for either WOLF or BEAR, the Cub Scout may continue to complete activities in their respective books. For each ten (10) activities completed, the Cub will earn an Arrow Point. The first will be Gold, all subsequent will be Silver.

WEBELOS.  Boys who are enrolled in the fourth or fifth grades will be assigned to a WEBELOS Den and will pursue the WEBELOS badge through requirements described in the WEBELOS book.

ARROW OF LIGHT.  Boys will pursue the Arrow of Light badge after successfully earning the WEBELOS badge.

Additional Awards:

Perfect Attendance.

The Perfect Attendance pin is awarded to those boys who attend all scheduled Pack and Den events. An individual is allowed to miss not more than one (1) Pack event and not more than one (1) Den event.

Compass Points.

After completing the WEBELOS badge, the WEBELOS Scout may receive compass points for earning additional activity badges. The Compass Points emblem is presented to the boy who has earned four activity badges in addition to those required for the WEBELOS badge. A metal compass point is awarded for each additional four activity badges earned.

Summertime Activity Award.

To earn this award, the boy must participate in at least two Pack sponsored activities during the summertime.

Religious Awards.

Most churches and other religious organizations have programs to recognize Cub Scouts who demonstrate faith, observe their creeds or principles and give service. The religious emblems are not Scouting awards, but are presented by religious groups to boys who meet specified requirements. Contact your religious leader or Den Leader for additional information.

Reading Patch.

The requirements for this award, given to boys and leaders once during Cub Scouting, are as follows:

TIGER Cubs - 1) obtain a library card; 2) read three books or have someone read you three books of your choice; 3) read a book of your choice aloud to your family.

WOLF, BEAR, and WEBELOS Scouts - 1) obtain a library card- 2) read three books of your choice- 3) read a book of your choice aloud to your family; 4) subscribe to Boy's Life magazine.

Sports Program.

Details for earning the sports program awards can be found in the individual sport handbooks. Sport program awards exist for: Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bicycling, Bowling, Fishing, Golf, Gymnastics, Marbles, Physical Fitness, Skating, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Ultimate, and Volleyball. The Pack maintains a library of these handbooks that may be checked out by Dens interested in pursuing the award. In general, the requirements for earning the awards are:

Belt Loops - The scout should be familiar with the rules and history of the sport.

He should participate in the sport by playing one game or tournament.

Sports Pin - The scout should have earned the belt loop for the sport and maintain a record of his participation. For every 30 minutes of participation the scout earns one point. The scout qualifies for the Pin if he earns a total of 60 points in a 90-day period. A maximum of 5 points may be earn in any one day.

Sports Letter - A scout is awarded a Sports letter when he earns both the belt loop and pin for a sport and has parent earns the same sport pin concurrently. For example, either the parent was a coach or also participated in the sport with the boy.

Academic Program.

Details for earning the academic program awards can be found in the individual academic handbooks. Academic program awards exist for: Art, Citizenship, Communication, Geography, Music, Heritages, Science, and Mathematics. The Pack maintains a library of these handbooks that may be checked out by Dens interested in pursuing the award. In general, the requirements for earning the awards are:

Belt Loops - Each academic program has very specific requirements, which must be earned.

Academic Pin - The scout should have earned the belt loop for the academic area and maintain a record of his participation. For every 30 minutes of participation the scout earns one point. The scout qualifies for the Pin if he earns a total of 60 points in a 90-day period. A maximum of 5 points may be earn in any one day.

Academic Letter - A scout is awarded an Academic letter when he earns both the belt loop and pin for the academic area and his parent earns the same academic pin concurrently. For example, the parent was a teacher.

World Conservation Award.

WOLF, BEAR or WEBELOS Scouts must meet the requirements for this award that are found near the back of the appropriate rank book. This award is earned once while in Cub Scouting.

11. Volunteer Committees

Pack 173 has many event committees that are completely staffed by volunteers from the Pack membership. Below is a brief description of the perennial committees and the duties of members. Time commitments will vary depending on size of each committee.

Outings Committee:

Members choose a chairperson for the coming year and meet a couple of times in the Spring. The focus is organizing Pack participation in outings and activities for which a specific committee has not been created. Probable time commitment: 2-3 hours.

Blue and Gold Banquet Committee:

Members choose a chairperson for the coming year and meet a couple of times in the 2 months preceeding the Blue and Gold Banquet – usually January and February. This event is the biggest pageant of the Scouting year. The committee must locate a guest speaker that will provide a good influence on the boys and grab their attention. The committee also sends prepared letters to local business soliciting gifts for a silent auction and raffles. The committee also decides upon a menu and makes the necessary arrangements for food, location, dinnerware, and cleanup. Typically the committee also arranges for a military honor guard for the flag ceremonies. The Pack pays for all costs for this banquet by assessing a fee to each participating family. This event is where eligible second year WEBELOS Scouts are presented the Arrow of Light. Probable time commitment: chairperson - 24 hours over the course of the year; members - 4-6 hours.

Pinewood Derby Committee:

Members choose a chairperson for the coming year and meet a couple of times in the 2 months preceeding the Pinewood Derby – usually December and January. Periodically, the track needs refurbishing and the committee typically does this in November or December. Volunteers will man the track on race day and perform one or more of the following tasks. Probable time commitment: 1 hour before race day, 2-6 hours race day. (Note: track refurbishing will require additional time)

car inspections and numbering official weigh in and weight adjustment writing award ribbons for most unique, brightest, etc. operate the computerized racing program on a PC man the starting gate man the finish line provide car maintenance as required track setup and tear down track area cleanup

Popcorn Fund-raiser Committee:

Members choose a chairperson for the coming year and meet a few times between September and December when the popcorn sales are taking place. The committee arranges for popcorn sales tables to be placed outside of local shopping areas and that these tables are manned by the Dens from the Pack continuously during the time arranged for. The committee also collects popcorn sales orders from the Dens and arranges to pick up the sold orders from the area distributor and distributes the popcorn to the Den coordinators. The chairperson maintains a tally sheet of total sales and money raised. Probable time commitment: 2-3 hours.

Registration Committee:

Members choose a chairperson for the coming year and meet a few times in August, September and October to prepare registration forms, handouts, etc. and to process these forms from returning scouts and new scouts. The committee prepares the official registration documentation and obtains necessary signatures for submission to the national council. Probable time commitment: 2-4 hours.

Summer Camp Committee:

Members choose a chairperson for the coming year and meet a couple of times in the Winter and Spring. The focus is organizing Pack participation in summer camps at Camp Nihan and Camp Saugus. The committee will provide to Den coordinators information concerning dates of camp, cost, location, transportation arrangements, adult volunteer requirements, and recommended supplies. In addition, the committee will collect a head count of scouts and volunteers attending each camp and maintain a record of payment by the participants for the appropriate camp. The chairperson is expected to provide a summary report of fee collection and head count, and identify any problems concerning availability of adult volunteers, transportation, etc. at leaders meetings in April, May and June. Probable time commitment: 2-8 hours depending on the number of members.

Uniform Recycling Committee:

Members choose a chairperson for the coming year and meet a couple of times in March/April/May and August/September/October. This committee collects scout uniforms from Pack families as scouts advance or grow out of them (including leaders) and makes them available to others in the Pack. As this program grows it is hoped that in the future the pack may be able to provide to scouts their neckerchiefs, slides, belts, hats and maybe shirts. Probable time commitment: 2-3 hours per year.

Newsletter Committee:

Members choose a chairperson/editor for the coming year and meet monthly to put together the Pack newsletter distributed at the Pack meeting. Probable time commitment: 2-4 hours / month average.

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Last Updated on 9/2/98