Welcome to Cub Scouting! We want to congratulate you on the important decision you’ve made to become a part of Scouting. Not only will your child have lots of fun at our camps, racing derbies, and various den activities, they will also learn many life skills and moral values that will help them grow into a happy and productive young adults. Scouting values can be summed up in the twelve points of the Scout Law: A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent.
This website is designed to help all of our Cub Scouts and their families succeed in Pack 94. We have outlined some of the basic information you should know about Pack operations and what is expected from the scouts and their families. In turn, we also outlined what you should expect from us.
Please also Read the Welcome New Scout Family informational guide which is very helpful.
Cub Scouts Belong to Packs and Dens
As a Cub Scout, you will be part of Pack 94. We gather at monthly pack meetings to recognize our Scouts’ accomplishments, to perform skits, sing songs, and to have fun as an entire family.
Each Cub is also a member of their den. The pack is divided into smaller groups called dens (Lions, Tigers, Wolves, Bears, or Webelos) that group together Scouts who are in the same grade. There are both boys dens and girls dens. Read more about the Order of Cub Scout Ranks.
Dens are led by a team of adult volunteers, the Den Leader and Assistant Den Leader(s). Den meetings are weekly or bi-weekly. They are a time for learning new things, working on achievements, and having fun!
Cub Scout Pack 94 is chartered with the Knights of Columbus Council #6197.
Cub Scout packs are chartered to a church, a school, or some other group of people in your community or neighborhood. This group makes sure your pack has good adult leaders, a place to meet, and exciting things to do. The group gets help from Scouts BSA.
Cub Scouts Do Things and Go Places
Have you ever slept aboard a WW2 submarine or stepped aboard an aircraft carrier? Have you visited your local fire station and sat in the driver’s seat of the pumper truck? These are some of the places you might go with your den or pack.
You might also build a pinewood derby car and race it on the track, build a sailboat or trimaran and race it in the rain gutter regatta, or model rocket that goes hundreds of feet high.
Cub Scouts Earn Awards
Each time you complete an accomplishment or learn a new skill, you will be rewarded. Sometimes the reward is a bead or a patch. Sometimes it is a smile on your parents’ faces to see you grow and learn.
We also have a variety of other events during the year including community service projects, pack activities, fund-raising events, and camp outs. The specific dates for these events are listed in the Pack Calendar. These dates are subject to change due to availability of facilities. Be sure to check our website and Facebook page for such changes.
Pack Leadership
Our Pack is led by the Cubmaster, the pack committee, and chairpersons. Like the den leaders, the Cubmaster and assistants are volunteer leaders and are usually family members of the scouts in the pack. The pack committee makes plans of the “business” items necessary for a quality pack program.
PACK COMMITTEE
Pack 94 is under the supervision of a pack committee. The committee oversees all pack functions, supports den leaders, and strives to provide a quality pack program. Please see the Pack Leadership Roster for complete listing of pack committee positions. Committee meetings are held each month in conjunction with the Pack leaders meeting. Please see the Pack Calendar for meeting times and places. Parents are encouraged to attend these monthly meetings; their input is greatly needed and appreciated.
CUBMASTER
The Cubmaster is the guiding hand behind the work of other pack leaders and serves as program adviser to the pack committee. He or she is a recruiter, supervisor, director, planner, and motivator of other leaders.
The Cubmaster’s main responsibilities are to:
- Work directly with the leaders to ensure all dens are functioning well.
- Plan the den and pack programs with the help of other leaders.
- Lead the monthly pack meeting.
- Coordinate the total Cub Scout program in the pack.
ASSISTANT CUBMASTER
The assistant Cubmaster works directly with the Cubmaster as requested.
COMMITTEE CHAIR
The Committee Chair guides the pack’s business and serves as its administrator. In addition, the Committee Chair coordinates round-up and registration, works closely with the Cubmaster, conducts pack programming, and oversees all pack events during the year.
SECRETARY
The Secretary maintains up-to-date membership information, handles pack correspondence, records pack leaders’ meeting minutes, and notifies leaders’ of meetings and other activities.
TREASURER
The Treasurer helps establish a sound financial budget, maintains the bank account, updates the financial records, produces budget reports, and guides the pack’s fund raisers.
DEN LEADER COORDINATOR (PACK TRAINER)
The Den Leader Coordinator conducts orientation for new families and pack leaders. In addition, the den leader coordinator trains leaders and encourages them to attend ongoing training, such as roundtable, pow wow, outdoor training, youth protection training, etc. The goal of the pack trainer is to have 100 percent of the pack leadership trained in their position responsibilities.
ACTIVITY CHAIRS
These positions are essential to providing the energy and focus to make our Pack successful. As a chairperson, you will need to attend the three monthly Pack Leaders meetings prior to your event or program kick-off: 1st meeting to get ideas and review previous year, 2nd present a plan and budget, and 3rd meeting to review the status of your program. You will be provided with a list of parents who volunteered to help with your activity. Please see the Pack Roster for complete listing of Chairmanship positions.
COORDINATORS
The Pack has many activities that are on-going. Parent volunteers are needed to manage each area. As a coordinator, you will be provided with direction from the Pack Committee and will report to them as needed. Please see the Pack Roster for complete listing of Coordinator positions.
DEN LEADER
The main responsibilities of the Cub Scout den leader are:
- Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure that their den is an active and successful part of the pack.
- Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings with the assistant den leader and den chief.
- Attend the pack leaders’ meetings.
- Lead the den at the monthly pack activity.
ASSISTANT DEN LEADER
Assistant Den Leaders work directly with their Den Leaders as requested.
DEN CHIEF
Den Chiefs are BSA Scouts (Boy Scouts) who help the Den Leader and Assistant Den Leader as needed. They are expected to set a good example and help the Cubs complete their requirements. They also serve as a connection to Scout BSA troops and help plan the bridging ceremonies for Webelos Scouts.