Cubmaster

Everything that the Cubmaster does is aimed at helping the individual Cub Scout.

The Cubmaster’s responsibilities are to:

• Complete Cubmaster position-specific training. Attend monthly roundtables.

• Plan and help carry out the Cub Scout program in the pack according to the policies of the BSA. This includes leading the monthly pack meeting, with the help of other leaders.

•  With the pack committee, develop and execute a year-round recruitment plan for recruiting new children into Cub Scouting.

• Know about and use the appropriate and available literature.

• 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 program ideas, selecting and recruiting adult leaders, and establishing a budget plan.

• Guide and support den leaders. See that they receive the required training for their positions.

• Help organize and encourage graduation into a troop by establishing and maintaining good relationships with one or more local 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 troop leaders.

• Meet with the unit commissioner, Webelos den leader, and Scoutmaster to establish plans for the Webelos Scouts’ transition to a troop.

• Encourage high advancement standards from all Cub Scouts.

• Help bring families together at joint activities for Webelos dens (or packs) and troops.

• Support the policies of the BSA.