All committee members attend the monthly committee meetings, usually held the 1st Thursday of every month at the Committee Chair’s residence or other neutral location.

Current Open Position(s): Assistant Cub Master

Position Descriptions

Assistant Cub Master – Time commitment 2 hours p/month.  This person assists the Cub Master at all pack meetings and events.  He fills in for the Cub Master in the event of his absence.

Committee Chair – Time commitment 4 – 5 hours p/month.  This person chairs the monthly committee meetings, ensuring the Pack is following the Cub Scout program.  Monthly agendas are created to follow the monthly activities and support of the den leaders and their activities.  Agendas and monthly activities are usually recycled from year to year with some changes as needed.  This person is the liaison between the council and the committee, and communicates important information regarding the Cub Scout program.  This person also communicates with the Church representative to book meeting rooms and events.  In addition, this person is responsible for the re-chartering of cub scouts and volunteer leaders on a yearly basis.

Treasurer – Time commitment 2 – 3 hours p/month.  This person is responsible for the incoming and outgoing moneys of the pack.  Incoming money includes popcorn proceeds, scout registration and non-scout fees for outside events.  Outgoing money includes pack and den expenses, the October event, Christmas event, Blue & Gold Dinner, etc.  This person is the liaison between the Pack and the bank, and receives and balances monthly statements.  This person reports incoming and outgoing expenses at the monthly committee meetings for publication in the monthly minutes.

Advancement Coordinator – Time commitment 2 – 3 hours p/month.  This person is responsible for taking segment requests from all den leaders and/or other committee members.  The Advancement Coordinator then takes the requests to Dieke Scout Shop in West Chicago and purchases the required segments and/or patches.  This person also purchases neckerchiefs and books for advancement ceremonies.

Secretary – Time commitment 2 hours p/month.  This person is responsible for taking minutes at the monthly committee meetings, typing them, and distributing them at the following pack meeting.  An electronic version of the minutes are also to be sent to the Web Master to post on Pack 63’s website.

Web Master/Communications – Time commitment 2 hours p/month.  This person is responsible for maintaining Pack 63’s web page and updating it with current and upcoming events.  The web page is an essential communications tool for the entire pack.

Cub Master – Time commitment 3 – 4 hours p/month.  This person is the “Master of Ceremonies” at all pack meetings and events.  This person is responsible for creating a pack outline (utilizing committee meeting events) and the verbal execution of the agenda.  Outlines and agendas are usually recycled from year to year, with some tweaking from the Cub Master to add his personal flavor.  This person works closely with the Committee Chairperson.

Den Leaders – Time commitment 3 – 4 hours p/month.  These people are the glue that holds the dens and pack together.  They organize and coordinate all activities in accordance with the applicable book (Tigers, Wolves, etc.).  They communicate with their scout parents relating to all den and pack events.