Cub Scouting works best when it is well-organized and well-administered. While most boys and parents will be only vaguely aware of how the Pack is managed, effective management makes possible the program they enjoy and benefit from.
Pack Procedures
The successful management of a Cub Scout Pack requires the cooperative efforts of all Den and Pack leaders. Packs run most efficiently when governed by a set of bylaws that complement the established policies of Boy Scouts of America and the guidelines described in the Cub Scout Leader Book. The Pack Committee for Pack 1 Richmond has adopted a set of bylaws. Click here to review.
Den and Pack Records
Pack and Den Leaders must keep accurate records. Questions on the status of advancement, finances, and membership can be easily answered if a good record keeping system is in place. Pack 1 Richmond records the majority of its records through a 3rd party vendor called PackMaster. This online solution provides real-time, sharable data and reporting for:
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Scout contact data- entered by Membership Chair or Pack Secretary, maintained by Den Leader
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Scout health form data- entered by Pack Secretary, maintained by Den Leader
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Scout advancement- entered by Den Leader weekly, compiled monthly by Advancement Chair
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Adult contact data- entered by Pack Secretary
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Adult health form data- entered by Pack Secretary
- Adult training- entered by Pack Trainer
- Pack event calendar- entered by Cubmaster or Pack Secretary, maintained by Den Leaders weekly
- Den event calendar- entered and maintained by Den Leaders weekly
Each Leader utilizing this system will be assigned a unique logon and password by the system administrator, currently the Cubmaster.
All other records are managed using BSA forms or customized forms. Examples include:
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Pack budget- maintained by Treasurer
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Fundraising inventory and sales- maintained by Fundraising Chair