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Below is an organization chart for a Cub Scout pack. Click any item for a more detailed description.
 | | | | | | | | In Cub Scout packs, Akela (pronounced Ah-KAY-la) means "Good Leader". Akela is a symbol of wisdom, authority, and leadership. Akela is anyone who acts as a leader to the Scout. Akela can be a Cubmaster, Den Leader, parent or teacher depending on where the guidance takes place. In den meetings, it is the Den Leader who is Akela. During pack meetings it is the Cubmaster. At home, the parents fill this role. To become a registered adult leader, you must fill out an Adult Leader Application for your desired position and complete Youth Protection Training. For our pack, we also require that you get a scout leader uniform shirt, Greater Alabama Council patch, and World Crest emblem. The pack will provide the appropriate adult leader patch, pack numerals, and den numerals (for Den Leaders and Assistants). All adult leaders are strongly encouraged to become a trained adult leader (see below). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | A leader in Scouting is considered fully trained and entitled to wear the Trained leader emblem when he or she has completed the training courses for their position. The current courses for leaders in Scouting units are: | | | | | Youth Protection Training Child abuse is a serious problem in our society, and unfortunately, it can occur anywhere, even in Scouting. Youth safety is of paramount importance to Scouting. For that reason, the BSA continues to create barriers to abuse beyond what have previously existed in Scouting. The Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on providing the most secure environment possible for our youth members. To maintain such an environment, the BSA has developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies, and provides parents and leaders with numerous online and print resources for the Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing programs. New leaders are required to complete Youth Protection training within 30 days of registering. To take the training online, go to www.MyScouting.org and establish an account using the member number you receive when you register for BSA membership. If you take the training online before you obtain a member number, be sure to return to MyScouting and enter your number for training record credit. Your BSA local council also provides training on a regular basis if you cannot take it online. For more information, refer to the back of the BSA adult membership application, No. 524-501. Youth Protection training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer does not meet the BSA’s Youth Protection training requirement at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be reregistered. We encourage all adults, including all parents, to take the BSA’s Youth Protection training. Leader Specific Training Cub Scout Leader Specific training has been developed for the following positions: - Cubmasters and assistants
- Pack committee
- Tiger Cub den leaders
- Wolf and Bear den leaders and assistants
- Webelos den leaders and assistants
- Pack trainers
While Cub Scout leader training is available online through e-learning at myscouting.org, instructor led, face-to-face courses are the preferred method of instruction because of the opportunity to interact with other leaders, get questions answered, and have fun! Great Training, but not Required to be Considered Trained Fast Start Training Fast Start training is offered for all new leaders who are not able to immediately attend the leader specific training for their position, and need to get up to speed right away. New leaders choose the Fast Start they need to take: Cub Scout Leader, Boy Scout Leader, Varsity Scout Leader, or Venturing Crew Leader. All Fast Start can be completed via e-learning atmyscouting.org. This Is Scouting This Is Scouting is a course designed to help Scouting leaders gain a better understanding of how Scouting works. It includes six modules of training, which cover the Mission of Scouting, Programs for All Ages, Scouting Is Fun, Scouting in the Community, Keeping Our Youth Safe, and Scouting’s Legacy. This training is available on DVD or can be completed via e-learning atmyscouting.org. Please see this section for a variety of training materials, from quick references to complete courses, all designed to help our members improve leadership skills and deliver a quality program. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 
| | Every Cub Scout pack is under the supervision of a Pack Committee. This committee consists of a minimum of three registered adult members, one of whom will be the Pack Committee Chairperson.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.
The Pack Committee Chairperson is appointed by the chartered organization and registered as an adult leader of the BSA. Is a person of good character, familiar with organization procedures, with a deep concern for the pack's success. Preferably is a member of the chartered organization, respected in the community, who shows the willingness and ability to be the Cubmaster's chief adviser. |
Some of the Pack Committee Chairperson's responsibilities are:
- Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative and the chartered organization to cultivate harmonious relations and maintain communications.
- Confer with the Cubmaster on policy matters relating to Cub Scouting and the chartered organization.
- Supervise pack committee operation by
- Calling and presiding at pack leaders' meetings.
- Assigning duties to committee members.
- Planning for pack charter review, roundup, and reregistration.
- Approving bills before payment by the pack treasurer.
- Conduct the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders’ meetings.
- Ask the committee to assist with recommendations for Cubmaster, assistant Cubmasters, and den leaders, as needed.
- Recognize the need for more dens, and see that they are formed as needed.
- Work with the chartered organization representative to provide adequate and safe facilities for pack meetings.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | In Cub Scouting, the person who leads the pack is called a Cubmaster. The Cubmaster is responsible for the monthly Pack Meeting which includes all boys, leaders and parents from all dens. The Pack Committee develops and funds the pack program with the help of the Cubmaster and Den Leaders. It is the Cubmaster who conducts that program.
Some of the Cubmaster's responsibilities are:
- Plan and help carry out the Cub Scout 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.
- 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 Boy Scout troop by establishing and maintaining good relationships with 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 fi lled with fun and activities that qualify the dens and pack for the National Summertime Pack Award.
| |  | Everything the Cubmaster does is aimed at helping the individual boy. Securing strong leaders, planning den and pack activities, advising other leaders and adult family members—these are all ways in which the Cubmaster affects the kind of Cub Scouting each boy in the pack is offered. The Cubmaster directly influences the lives of individual boys by keeping in mind that boys can become better through Cub Scouting.  | | The Cubmaster has a big role. Having assistant Cubmasters allows him or her to share responsibilities. Every pack should have at least one Assistant Cubmaster. In most packs, two or three will be helpful, allowing the Cubmaster to divide responsibilities. At least one assistant Cubmaster should be able to replace the Cubmaster's position in case of an emergency. The assistant Cubmaster is recommended by the Cubmaster, approved by the pack committee and chartered organization, and registered as an adult leader of the BSA. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | While not an "Adult Leader," the Denner and Assistant Denner are the most important youth leadership positions in Cub Scouts. A denner is a Cub Scout or Webelos Scout who is elected to be the temporary youth leader of his den. All Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear, as well as Webelos Dens should elect a Denner. A den may elect a new Denner every few weeks, monthly, or other term. The Denner wears the gold double-strand Denner shoulder cord No. 00368 over his left shoulder.
The den leader and den chief determine his responsibilities, which might include helping to set up and clean up the den meeting place; helping with games, ceremonies, tricks, and puzzles; leading a song; or acting as den cheerleader. The denner should be given meaningful responsibilities and recognition to help him learn how to be a leader. The denner wears a shoulder cord on the left shoulder. Some dens also have assistant denners who assist the denner and may move up to the denner position after his rotation.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | A strong Pack Committee will have individual members assigned to such areas as record keeping and correspondence, finances, advancement, training, public relations, and membership and reregistration. The pack committee chair decides how the responsibilities should be divided and gives committee members assignments. Packs may have other committee members other than those listed below including members at large as determined by the Pack Committee Chair.
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.
| |  | | Responsibilities of the committee include: - Making recommendations regarding pack leadership to the chartered organization for final approval of pack leadership.
- Recruiting the Cubmaster and one or more assistant Cubmasters, with the chartered organization’s approval.
- Coordinating the pack’s program and the chartered organization’s program through the chartered organization representative.
- Helping with pack charter renewal.
- Helping to stimulate the interest of adult family members through proper programming.
- Supervising finances and equipment.
- Vigorously assisting the Cubmaster.
- Ensuring that all Cub Scouts receive a year-round, quality program.
The treasurer is appointed by the committee chairman to ensures the pack’s finances are sound, handle funds, pay bills, maintain accounts, coordinate the annual Friends of Scouting campaign, and supervise fundraising. The advancement chair is appointed by the committee chairman to ensure boys move through the ranks of Cub Scouting each year
and transition into a Boy Scout troop. The advancement chair is also responsible for record keeping and submitting advancement reports. The membership chair is appointed by the committee chairman to help ensure a smooth transition of new Scouts into the unit and orientation for new parents. Responsible for recruitingcampaigns and for year-round recruitment, growth and retention. This position is essential to the health of the pack. Along with the Cubmaster and pack committee, this position develops and carries out a plan for year-round membership growth. Plans, coordinates, and leads the annual rechartering process. The secretary is appointed by the unit committee chairman to ensure proper records are kept within the pack, to keep minutes and records, send notices, and handle publicity. The public relations chair keeps pack activities visible to the public, as well as to the families of the pack. The outdoor activity chair helps the boys develop a love for the outdoors by helping the Cubmaster plan and arrange for outdoor activities, helping the Webelos den leaders plan overnight campouts, and filing tour permits with the local council. Other important committee members within our pack include Popcorn Colonel, Webmaster, Photographer, Historian, and Pack Trainer. |  | | The Pack Trainer conducts, or facilitates, the training of leaders and parents in the pack. Pack Trainer is a registered pack position and is a voting member of thepack Committee. Under the direction of the Pack Committee Chairperson, the pack trainer helps leaders and parents understand purposes, policies, and procedures of the Cub Scouting program. The pack trainer orients parents and leaders and guides pack leaders in carrying out their specific position responsibilities. The pack trainer promotes training to help leaders learn to plan and conduct pack and den meetings and activities. Regardless of the size of the pack committee, every pack should have one of its committee members registered as a pack trainer.
New leaders and adult family members should receive orientation within one week of joining the pack, and leaders should be encouraged to receive position-specific training within 30 days. The goal of the pack trainer is to get 100 percent of the pack leadership trained in their position responsibilities.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | While they are not members of the pack, Unit Commissioners are district and council leaders who help Scout units succeed. They coach and consult with adult leaders of Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, and Venturing crews. Unit Commissioners help maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. They also oversee the unit charter renewal plan so that each unit reregisters on time with an optimum number of youth and adult members.
The commissioner helps the pack by:
- Being a friend who helps the pack to be successful
- Helping to solve problems and offering suggestions
- Working with the pack committee and leaders of the chartered organization to maintain a close relations
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