Cubmaster
In general, the Cubmaster 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,
Conduct a pack program in accordance to the parents committee and BSA policies.
Complete Cubmaster Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic Leader Training (available online).
Attend monthly leader meeting where pack activities, recruiting opportunities, meetings, and budgets are planned.
Conduct monthly Pack meetings with the help of other parents and pack leaders
Maintain good relationships with parents and guardians. Seek their support and include them in activities. Involve male relatives such as uncles and grandfathers so that Cub Scouts will have additional male role models.
Guide and support den leaders. See they receive the required training for their positions.
Encourage Webelos Scouts to graduate into a Boy Scout troop. Help establish and maintain 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.
See that Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts receive a quality, year-round program filled with fun and activities that qualify the dens and pack for the National Summertime Pack Award.
Guide Cub Scouts in goodwill and conservation projects.
See that the responsibilities specified for the assistant Cubmaster are carried out.
Request den chiefs for all dens and, after selection, see that they are trained. Recognize the den chiefs at pack meetings.
Help plan and conduct graduation ceremonies involving parents and guardians, for all Cubs from Tiger though Webelos crossing to Boy Scouts.
Though not required, it is suggested the Cubmaster attend monthly roundtables. These are meeting with other area Cub leaders, where ideas are exchanged on how to provide quality programs.
Though not required, use the Scout program helps, including Boys' Life and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout Program Helps to develop outstanding programming.
