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Pack Committee

Cubmaster

Philip Antonelli
Home Phone: (978) 957-3688
Office Phone: (978) 590-0703
E-Mail: Phil.antonelli@comcast.net

In general, the Cubmaster (sometimes referred to as the unit leader) 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 pack trainer, Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders, Webelos den leaders, den chiefs, and pack committee chair and members to make sure that all dens are functioning well. Plan the den and pack programs with the help of other leaders. Lead the monthly pack meeting with the help of others. Involve all dens in some way. Coordinate the total Cub Scout program in the pack.


Assistant Cubmaster

Vacant


Committee Chair

Ned Judge
Home Phone: (978) 257-3419
E-Mail: nedjudge@yahoo.com

Supervise pack committee operation by: Calling and presiding at pack leaders' meetings, assigning duties to committee members, planning for pack charter review, roundup, and re-registration, approving bills before payment by the pack treasurer. Conduct the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders' meetings.


Secretary

Susan Hart
Home Phone: (978) 452-5982
E-Mail: susan-hart@comcast.net

Keep informed of all Cub Scouting literature, materials, records, and forms to help leaders function effectively. Help new den leaders by telling them what resources are available. Acquaint den leaders with the contents of the Pack Record Book so that they will know how to supply the information that should be recorded there. Maintain up-to-date information on membership, leadership, attendance, and advancement in the Pack Record Book. Maintain an inventory of pack property. Handle correspondence for the pack. This may include writing letters of appreciation and requests for reservations, or ordering supplies through the local council service center. Keep notes on business conducted at pack leaders' meetings. Record only key items such as things needing follow-up or items for the history of the pack. Notify leaders of pack leaders' meetings and other activities. Provide den leaders with records and forms for meetings.


Treasurer

Steve Berggren
Home Phone: (978) 970-2723
E-Mail: berggren.sj@mellon.com

Help the pack committee and Cubmaster establish a sound financial program for the pack with a pack budget plan. Open or maintain a bank account in the pack's name and arrange for all transactions to be signed by any two of the Cubmaster, pack committee chair, secretary, or treasurer. Approve all budget expenditures. Check all disbursements against budget allowances, and pay bills by check. The pack committee chair should approve bills before payment. Collect dues from den leaders at the pack leaders' meeting, preferably 'in sealed den dues envelopes. Open envelopes in the presence of den leaders. Give receipts for these funds, and deposit the money in the bank account. Keep up-to-date financial records. Enter all income and expenditures under the proper budget item in the finance section of the Pack Record Book. Credit each Cub Scout with payment of dues. From time to time, compare the records with those of the den leaders to make sure they agree. Give leadership in developing a coordinated record-keeping system in the pack. Be responsible for thrift training within the pack. Encourage each den leader to explain the pack financial plan to each boy and his family so that boys will accept responsibility for paying dues and family members will be alert to opportunities for boys to earn dues money and develop habits of thrift. On the request of den leaders, sympathetically counsel with a boy who does not pay dues, determine the reason, and encourage regular payment. If the boy is unable to pay, work out a plan with the Cubmaster and pack committee so that the boy can earn dues. Periodically report on the pack's financial condition at the monthly pack leaders' meeting. Make regular monthly reports to the pack committee at the pack leaders' meeting, and report to the chartered organization as often as desirable on the financial condition of the pack. Provide petty cash needed by leaders. Keep a record of expenditures. Guide the pack in conducting council-approved pack money-earning projects.


Outings

Mike Brunco
Home Phone: (978) 957-0301
E-Mail: Jedioutcast77@yahoo.com

Help the Cubmaster plan and arrange for outdoor activities. Arrange for property, fire, and tour permits when required. Locate new picnic areas. Arrange for safe transportation when needed. Plan first aid for emergencies. Help Webelos den leaders plan Webelos overnight campouts. Help arrange for equipment, as needed. Arrange for Safe Swim Defense implementation for all outings involving swimming. Plan outings to help pack and dens qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award. Help inform parents and guardians about opportunities for family camping. Ensure that at least one adult has completed Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) (see Chapter 33, "Cub Scout Camping" in the Cub Leader Book) before any pack campout. Help promote day camp and resident camp opportunities. Be aware of BSA health and safety requirements and see that they are implemented. Know and carry out BSA outdoor program policy related to Cub Scouting. Review all activities to ensure that unit leaders comply with BSA policies in the Guide to Safe Scouting.


Public Relations

Vacant

Stimulate pack service projects in the chartered organization, school, and community. Promote family participation in all pack events, such as blue and gold banquets, pack picnics, and other special events. Urge pack participation in appropriate programs of the chartered organization, such as the worship service on Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath if the organization is a church or synagogue and Cub Scouts are members. Suggest ways of showing interest in the chartered organization's overall program. Publicize and promote pack participation in Scouting Anniversary Week activities. Circulate Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout recruiting fliers and leaflets to invite boys to join. Work with the pack committee to promote new membership. Let the people in the neighborhood know that a Cub Scout pack is available. Consider using a monthly or quarterly pack newsletter to inform families of pack plans, guide new parents and guardians in pack policies, and create a feeling of unity among members of the pack family. Provide pack announcements for regular release in the official bulletins, newsletters, Web sites, etc., of your chartered organization. Make use of the news media in publicizing pack events.


Registration

Vacant


Advancement

Lisa Antonelli
Home Phone: (978) 957-3688
E-Mail: lantonel@comcast.net

Have a working knowledge of the Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout advancement plans. Help plan and conduct induction and advancement recognition ceremonies. Arrange for Tiger Cub graduation ceremonies with the Cubmaster and Tiger Cub den leader. Train parents, guardians, and pack committee members in ways to stimulate Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout advancement. Arrange for Webelos graduation ceremonies with the Cubmaster, Webelos den leader, and Scoutmaster. Promote the use of Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout den advancement charts to record advancement in the den and as an incentive for advancement. Promote the use of den doodles as a stimulus for advancement. Collect den advancement reports at pack leaders' meetings for use when ordering badges and insignia from the local council service center. Promote Boys' Life magazine as an aid to advancement. Help build or obtain advancement equipment for use in making advancement ceremonies more effective. Promote the wearing and proper use of uniform and insignia.


Popcorn Kernel

Jason & Joanne George


Pack Trainer

Jim Hart
Home Phone: (978) 490-0185
E-Mail: Jim-Hart@comcast.net

The goal of the pack trainer is to have 100 percent of the pack leadership trained in their position responsibilities. New leaders and adult family members should receive orientation within one week of joining the pack, and leaders should receive position-specific training within 30 days.


Blue and Gold Banquet Coordinator

Vacant


Pinewood Derby Coordinator

Steve George
Home Phone: (978) 957-7370

sgeorge@newenglanhomes.net


Pack Meeting Refreshments Coordinator

Lisa Antonelli
Home Phone: (978) 957-3688
E-Mail: lantonel@comcast.net


Pack Quartermaster

Vacant


Fundraising Coordinator

Vacant


Parish Liaison

Steve George
Home Phone: (978) 957-7370
E-Mail: sgeorge@newenglanhomes.net


Webmaster

Lisa Antonelli
Home Phone: (978) 957-3688
E-Mail: lantonel@comcast.net