Den leader is the most consequential volunteer role in the program. Without a den leader, a den will eventually disband.

Sometimes two parents will agree to be co-leaders. This takes some pressure off one person.

BSA and the pack support our den leaders!

New Den Leaders should:

• Register and complete Youth Protection Training at my.scouting.org.

• Complete den leader training at my.scouting.org.

• Scoutbook now features special Den Leader experience that helps den leaders plan and prepare for den meetings.  Details on what to do before, during, and after meeting along with the resources needed to deliver the program right at their fingertips. ScoutBook is Free for everyone registered in Scouting.  Once you are registered, you or another leader can set up who is in your den and off you go!

  • Other options:

    • Den Leader Resources: https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/den-meeting-resources/

    • Review the scout handbook for your rank and the required adventures for scouts to earn the rank.

• Determine a regular meeting time.

• Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings with the Assistant Den Leader or adult partners (if Lion/Tiger den).

• Ask the pack leadership for help when needed.

• Attend the pack's leader meetings.

• Lead the den at the monthly pack activity.

• Consider attending a Coastal Carolina Council BALOO training. At least one BALOO-trained adult leader is required for each overnight pack activity. The one-time training lasts from Saturday morning until Sunday lunchtime. Pack 9 will pay your fees.

The Cubmaster is the "face" of the Pack. 

The Cubmaster is responsible for:

• Completing training for the position

• Working with the Pack Committee to develop program ideas, selecting and recruiting leraders, and establishing a budget plan

• Conducting a pack program according to the policies of the Boy Scouts of America

• Planning and helping carry out the Cub Scout program in the pack

• Serving as emcee for pack meetings and other events

• Attending all pack leaders' meetings

• Guiding and supporting den leaders and parents

• Maintaining a good relationship with families and seeking their support

• Helping plan and conduct impressive ceremonies

• Helping establish and maintain good relationships with the unit commissioner, Boy Scout troops, and charter organization

The pack's administrative duties are spread to as many adults as possible to prevent burnout of any one leader. Keeping these positions filled is vital to having a functional pack and allowing the Cubmaster to focus on the program.

There is committee member training at my.scouting.org. You don't have to figure it out on your own.

Parents' Committee Positions

For full descriptions, see Pack 9's volunteer guide 

• Committee chair: Sets agenda for and leads committee meetings. Liaison with patents and chartered organization (James B Edwards Elementary) and reserves facilities. Time commitment is 2-3 hours/month for committee meetings and ad-hoc communication with the chartered organization.

• Treasurer: Holds the pack checkbook and a debit card, tracks income/expenses, and maintains the budget. Controls reimbursements (e.g., check, mobile banking) and deposits funds. Good for people with accounting and finance skills. Time commitment is 1-2 hours/month.

• Advancement chair: Purchases adventures (belt loops or pins), awards, and patches from the scout shop before pack meetings. Organizes advancements for presentation to scouts. Communicates with Den Leaders to ensure all advancements are recorded and awarded expediently. One of the more fun jobs. Good for people with attention to detail. Time commitment is 1-2 hours/month.

• Derby chair: Ensures each scout receives an official derby car kit. Coordinates with Den Leaders to provide the Pack's bandsaw and belt sander for car preparation. Woodworking skills are a plus! Works with treasurer to order participation patches, best design (den and overall) trophies, and fastest car (den and overall) trophies. Recruits parents/leaders and coordinates car registration, impound area, and repair area on derby day. Maintains and sets up the track and software for the Pinewood Derby. Time commitment is a few hours/month, primarily in December through February.

• Membership chair: Processes membership applications and medical forms. Good for people who like administrative duties and giving out free t-shirts. Light recruiting duty. Work primarily occurs in August and September.

• Pack trainer: Conducts orientation of new families and pack leaders. Ensures each new leader and pack committee member is trained for their specific position. Conducts other training as designated by the district or council. Encourages leaders to attend ongoing trainings. Recruits parents to maintain a viable group of BALOO-trained adults for campouts. Remains current with training material and program updates. Time commitment is 1-2 hours/month, primarily in April/May and August/September.

• Outings chair: Makes reservations and arrangements for outings (e.g., campouts, sporting events). Good for people who like coordinating with others. Small spurts of work throughout the year.

• STEM activities chair: Plans one pack meeting per year (the STEM event) plus looks for opportunities to inject STEM into den activities. Probably the coolest job we have.

• Webmaster: Updates dynamic content on the website. Must know enough to not break the website. Very small time commitment (minutes per week) but technical skills are needed.