We are always looking for honest, dedicated, and dependable adults to be Cub Masters and Den Leaders for local Cub Scout Packs.
A Cub Master is the leader of the unit and oversees the operations of the unit by coordinating the efforts of all the leaders in the pack so that the Cub Scouting program works the way it should.
By making the commitment to serve as a Cubmaster, you have accepted the following responsibilities: • Attend monthly roundtables.
• Plan and help carry out the Cub Scouting program in the pack according to the policies of the BSA.
• With the pack committee, develop and execute a year-round recruitment plan for recruiting boys into Cub Scouting.
• Know about and use the appropriate and available literature, including the den leader guides.
• See that the pack program, leaders, and Cub Scouts positively reflect the interests and objectives of the chartered organization and the BSA.
• Work with the pack committee on developing program ideas, selecting and recruiting adult leaders, and establishing a budget plan.
• Guide and support den leaders, and see that they receive the required training for their positions.
• Help organize and encourage graduation into a Boy Scout troop by establishing and maintaining good relationships with Boy Scout troops.
• Meet with the unit commissioner, Webelos den leader, and Scoutmaster to establish plans for the Webelos Scouts’ transition to Boy Scouting.
• Help bring families together at joint activities for Webelos dens (or packs) and Boy Scout troops.
• Maintain good relationships with parents and guardians. Seek their support and include them in activities.
• See that Cub Scouts receive a quality, year-round program filled with fun and activities that qualify the dens and pack for the National Summertime Pack Award.
• See that the responsibilities specified for the assistant Cubmaster are carried out.
• Help the pack committee chair conduct the annual pack program planning conference and the monthly pack leaders’ meetings.
• Work as a team with the pack committee chair to cultivate, educate, and motivate all pack leaders and parents or guardians in Cub Scouting.
• Take part in the charter review meeting and annual charter presentation ceremony.
• Request den chiefs for all Cub Scout dens and, after selection, see that they are trained.
• Recognize the den chiefs at pack meetings.
• Conduct impressive advancement, recognition, and graduation ceremonies. For Webelos ceremonies, involve Scoutmasters and other Boy Scout leaders.
• Encourage high advancement standards from all Cub Scouts.
• Support the policies of the BSA.
Den Leaders are the leaders that deliver the weekly program or activity to their respective age group and or Den. Den for each of the grade levels K-4. Their Den activities or adventures are how they complete their curriculum for their respective achievements.
