Every pack is under the supervision of a pack committee, which consists of at least three members (chair, secretary, and treasurer). By handling administrative and support tasks, the pack committee allows the Cubmaster, den leaders, and their assistants to focus on working directly with the Cub Scouts.
With a committee of three, members must assume responsibility for more areas of service than with a committee of seven or more. Although packs can and do operate with a minimum of three committee members, experience has shown that a larger committee generally ensures a stronger, more stable pack and is better able to perform all the required functions to ensure a successful pack program. It is also a way of involving more pack families in meaningful service to the pack.
The pack committee is comprised of interested and involved parents who have stepped forward to make sure scouting is available for the youth of our community. Any parent who wishes to be involved is invited to attend the committee meetings. These meetings are held at the United Presbyterian Church on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm. It is a time for leaders to discuss upcoming events, share information from district roundtable meetings, plan upcoming pack meetings, and learn about training opportunities. Please feel free to join the committee even if you are unavailable to be a leader.
Qualifications: Is at least 21 years old, is selected by the chartered organization, and is registered as an adult leader of the BSA. One member is designated as pack committee chair.
Responsibilities: Regardless of the size of the pack committee, these responsibilities must be performed:
- Make recommendations regarding pack leadership to the chartered organization for final approval of pack leadership.
- Recruit the Cubmaster and one or more assistant Cubmasters, with the chartered organization’s approval.
- Coordinate the pack’s program and the chartered organization’s program through the chartered organization representative.
- Help with pack charter renewal.
- Help stimulate the interest of adult family members through proper programming.
- Supervise finances and equipment.
- Vigorously assist the Cubmaster.
- Ensure that all Cub Scouts receive a year-round, quality program.
- Complete pack committee Fast Start training and Basic Leader Training for the position.
- Conduct, with the help of the Cubmaster, periodic training for parents and guardians.
- Cooperate with other Scouting units.
Executive Officer - Rev. Chris Campbell
Charter Organization Representative - John Hill
Committee Chair - Rose Beggs
Secretary - Rose Beggs (interim)
Treasurer - Tea Belcher
Advancement Chair - Kevin Beggs
Public Relations Chair - Tea Belcher
Outdoor Activity Chair - Kevin Beggs
Membership and Reregistration Chair - Rose Beggs
Friends of Scouting (FOS) Chair - Kevin Beggs
Fundraising Coordinator (Popcorn Kernel)- Tea Belcher
Pack Trainer - Kevin Beggs
Scout Parent Coordinator - Kevin Beggs
Webmaster - Kevin Beggs
Details and functions of each position can be found here:
BSA Pack Committee