Everything the cub master 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
cub master affects the kind of Cub Scouting each boy in the pack is offered. The
cub master directly influences the lives of individual boys by keeping in mind
that boys can become better through Cub Scouting
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Conduct a pack program according to the policies of the
BSA.
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Complete Cubmaster Fast Start Training and
position-specific Basic Leader Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
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Plan and help carry out the Cub Scout program in the
pack. This includes leading the monthly pack meeting.
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Help the pack committee with a year-round recruitment
plan for recruiting boys into Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouting, and Webelos
Scouting.
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Know about and use the appropriate and available
literature, including Boys' Life and Scouting magazines,
Cub Scout Program Helps, and the Webelos Leader Guide.
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See that the pack program, leaders, and Cub Scouts
positively reflect the interests and objectives of the chartered
organization and the BSA.
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Work with the pack committee on (1) program ideas, (2)
selecting and recruiting adult leaders, and (3) establishing a budget plan.
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Guide and support den leaders. See that they receive the
required training for their positions.
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Help organize Webelos dens and encourage graduation into
a Boy Scout troop.
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Help establish and maintain good relationships with Boy
Scout troops.
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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.
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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.
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Guide Cub Scouts in goodwill and conservation projects.
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See that the responsibilities specified for the assistant
cub master are carried out.
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Help the pack committee chair conduct the annual pack
program planning conference and the monthly pack leaders' meetings.
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Work as a team with the pack committee chair to
cultivate, educate, and motivate all pack leaders and parents or guardians
in Cub Scouting.
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Take part in the charter review meeting and annual
charter presentation ceremony.
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Request den chiefs for all dens and, after selection, see
that they are trained. Recognize the den chiefs at pack meetings.
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Conduct an impressive graduation ceremony for Tiger Cubs.
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Meet with the unit commissioner, Webelos den leader, and
Scoutmaster to establish plans for the Webelos Scouts' transition to Boy
Scouting.
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Help plan and conduct impressive Webelos graduation
ceremonies involving parents and guardians, the Scoutmaster, the Webelos den
chief, the Webelos den leader, and the troop junior leaders.
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Conduct impressive Arrow of Light Award ceremonies.
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Encourage high advancement standards for all Cub Scouts.
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Help bring families together at joint activities for
Webelos dens (or packs) and Boy Scout troops.
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Support the policies of the BSA.
