pARENT vOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Scouting is a great family activity! Parent involvement is crucial to making the Scouting experience the best it can be!
Also, not all volunteers wear uniforms! In fact, many parent volunteers do not go camping, chaperone, attend every event, or even have previous Scouting experience! Although we love it when parents help with those activities, many parent volunteers help "behind the scenes" with planning and carrying out our events.
The time commitment is minimal, unless you want to be more involved. There is a place for every parent who wants to help!
Being a parent volunteer also has benefits:
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The annual dues of $150 are waived for a Scout if his/her parent or guardian serves as a volunteer for the Scouting year. This requires regular attendance at the Pack Committee Meeting (which is held approx. once a month) and regular involvement in helping with events in some capacity.
2. You have input and help guide the direction of the Pack.
3. You will make your Scout's experience more meaningful!
All of the rolls in the Dens & Pack are volunteer positions.
The Den Level
Den Leader: leads a small group of Scouts as they carry out the activities found in the Cub Scout handbook specific to their grade level. Some Dens also have Assistant Den Leaders to help the Den Leaders and Scouts.
The Pack Level
Pack Committee: the group of adult volunteers who provide support for the Cubmaster & Den Leaders by assisting with planning Pack events and running the business aspect of the Pack
Pack Committee Chair: leader of the Pack Committee; makes sure that Pack Committee Members are fulfilling their responsibilities and that the Pack does what it needs to stay in good standing
Cubmaster: leads the Pack meetings and provides support to Dens and Den Leaders
Asst. Cubmaster: performs the duties of the Cubmaster when he/she is absent and assists the Cubmaster
Activities & Communications Chair: helps plan, promote, and carry out Pack activities and events, informs parents/guardians of upcoming events, maintains the Pack website, social media, and email
Advancement Chair: ensures that proper recognition and awards are given to Scouts
Executive Officer: the head of the organization who charters the Pack (Pack 13 is chartered by St. John's Lutheran Church in Bennington)
Chartered Organization Rep: the liaison between the Pack and the organization who charters the Pack
Popcorn Kernal: leads the Popcorn Fundraiser
Recruitment Chair: helps recruit new Scouts to join our Pack
Secretary: records the minutes of the Pack Committee Meetings and maintains the property of the Pack
Treasurer: collects dues from parents, reimburses expenses, and keeps track of the Pack's bank account and budget
Committee Members: there are other committee positions on the Pack Committee that involve general helping out where needed
NEEDED IN FALL 2025!
