Here is a list of positions and a brief description of each. If you are interested at all, please contact Deb Tessier at 986-3469. If the position is already filled, still let us know about your interest as they may need an assistant or they may be looking to transition out of the position.

Pack Committee

Every Pack is under the supervision of a pack committee. It can be run with a minimum of 3 members. However, the larger the committee - the stronger it is. With more members, it is better able to perform all the required functions to ensure a successful pack program.

Committee Chair - (Debbie Tessier) Supervises Pack Committee operation including chairing monthly meetings, assigning duties to committee members and assuring Pack adherence to BSA policies, proper record keeping and financial controls.

Assistant Committee Chair - Assists and fills in for Committee Chair when needed.

Chartered Organization Representative - (Charlie Escriva) Is a member of and is appointed by the chartered organization (Macedon Center United Methodist Church). Is the direct contact between Pack and the chartered organization.

Secretary - (Kris Murphy) Maintains Pack records, records minutes at monthly Committee and Leader meetings, handles Pack correspondence.

Treasurer - (Jim Herrmann) Manages and maintains all Pack financial records and bank accounts. Maintains and reports monthly on Pack financials. Manages Scout Accounts.

Budget Chair - Develops and maintains the Pack budget. Can be combined with treasurer position if needed.

Advancement Chair - (Amanda Talma) Manages and coordinates the Pack's Scout advancement plans, plans recognition ceremonies, and promotes the wearing and proper use of uniform and insignia. Collects den advancement reports and arranges for purchase of badges, pins and other forms of recognition awarded by the Pack to Cub Scouts.

Special Events Chair - Plans the year's calendar of special events such as Pinewood Derby and Blue & Gold. Ensures each event has an activity coordinator assigned to plan and manage all aspects of the assigned activity.

Newsletter Editor/Web Master - Collects, composes and publishes monthly Pack newsletter and/or web site information.

Public Relations Chair - Provide Pack announcements for regular release in the official bulletins, newsletter, web site, etc., of our chartered organization. Make use of the news media in publicizing and reporting pack events.

Pack Trainer - (Warren Tessier) Conducts orientation of new families and pack leaders, makes sure each new leader and pack committee member is trained for his or her specific position, encourages pack leaders to attend ongoing training, remains current with training material and program updates, keeps track of pack training records.

Camp & Outings Chair - Helps Cubmaster plan and arrange for program activities, arrange for tour permits, promote day camp and resident camp opportunities, inform parents about opportunities for family camping.

Program Leaders

Cubmaster - (Howie Barnes) Plans and conducts the Cub Scout Pack program, working with the Den Leaders and the Pack Committee. Guides and supports Den Leaders. Leads monthly Pack Meetings and ceremonies.

Assistant Cubmaster - Den Leaders - Plan Den meetings (3 per month), coordinate Den involvement in Pack activities, create opportunities for the Scouts to work on advancement, attend monthly Leader meetings.

Assistant Den Leaders - Assist the Den Leaders in planning and supervising Den meetings and activities, leads the Den in the absence of the Den Leader.

Activities Coordinators

Coordinates a committee of volunteers in the planning and organization of a special event.

• Recruitment/School Night (Sept)
• Popcorn Fundraiser (Sept-Nov)
• Scouting for Food (Nov)
• Pinewood Derby (Jan/Feb)
• Arrow of Light Ceremony (March)
• Blue and Gold (May/June)
• Bowl-a-thon (Feb)
• Car Wash Fundraiser (May/June)
• Bike and Camp Weekend

Each of the activities listed above also need a committee of several volunteers.