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Pack Update

Notable Accomplishments Pack 131, Wrentham

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Situational Leadership Training• Leaders worked through 3-4 Case Studies

– Standardize Interventions– Brainstorm Best Practices– Acknowledge Limitations Based on Roles &

Tasks

• Most Visible Changes– YPT required for any participant in an

Overnight or away trip– New Leader Responsibilities-Delegate others

• Code of Conduct– Required of all Parents & Scouts by 6/1/2015

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Code of Conduct

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Infrastructure Changes

• Technology• Cub Trails• New Pack Web Site

pack131-wrentham.com

• Members Only Photo Album (PW Dotty)• Credit Card Processing

• Changed the Dues Structure • Working to Secure the Funding for New

Track• Enhanced Awards Format Greater %

Participation

• Planning Templates

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• Medical Forms• 100% Trained• BSA Liability Requirements

– Leader Training– Tour Permits

• Closer Relationship with our Sponsor

• New Cub Scout Program 6/1/2015

Alignment with BSA Policies

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Pack 131 Has Grown

• Current Roster 62 Cub Scouts– Turned away 2 boys b/c we didn’t have a Den for

them

• Last Year at this time 52 Scouts• Families from 4 Towns• Approximately 20 Siblings

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Program Enhancements

• Summer Activities– 5-6 Fun Events for who ever showed up

• Streamlined Cub Scout Recruiting• Fall Hike & Cub Scout Adventures• Fall Camp Out/Day Trip • Enhanced Rocket Day• Expanded Klondike Derby Participation• Expanded Pack Service Project

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Pack Volunteer Drain

• Since January of 2014 The Pack Committee Has Lost– A Chair Person– Secretary/Rocket Commander– Training Coordinator– Awards Chairperson– Cubmaster or Assistant Cubmaster– (2) General Committee Members– More work for the Treasurer

7 Volunteers have left the Pack level leadership in the past 16 Months

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Of These Positions

• Jen Mooney took on the added role of Advancement Chairperson

• The rest are unfilled

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Help Wanted

• Without help in the following positions – Secretary– Public Relations Coordinator– Adult Volunteer Coordinator– Committee Members– Assistant Cub Master– Event Coordinators

• The burden on the core leadership group is too great to continue

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Thanks in Advance for your help• Questions