Pack 282
Roles & Responsibilities

SECRETARY

Keep informed of all Cub Scouting literature, materials, records, and forms to help leaders function effectively. Help new den leaders by telling them what resources are available. Acquaint den leaders with the contents of the Pack Record Book so that they will know how to supply the information that should be recorded there.

Maintain up-to-date information on membership, leadership, attendance, and advancement in the Pack Record Book.

Maintain an inventory of pack property.

Handle correspondence for the pack. This may include writing letters of appreciation and requests for reservations, or ordering supplies through the local council service center.

Keep notes on business conducted at pack leaders' meetings. Record only key items such as things needing follow-up or items for the history of the pack.

Notify leaders of pack leaders' meetings and other activities.

Provide den leaders with records and forms for meetings.

Public Relations Duty

Urge pack participation in appropriate programs of the chartered organization, such as the worship service on Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath if the organization is a church or synagogue and Cub Scouts are members.

Suggest ways of showing interest in the chartered organization's overall program.

Publicize and promote pack participation in Scouting Anniversary Week activities.

Circulate Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout recruiting fliers and leaflets to invite boys to join. Work with the pack committee to promote new membership. Let the people in the neighborhood know that a Cub Scout pack is available.

Consider using a monthly or quarterly pack newsletter to inform families of pack plans, guide new parents and guardians in pack policies, and create a feeling of unity among members of the pack family.

Provide pack announcements for regular release in the official bulletins, newsletters, Web sites, etc., of your chartered organization.

Make use of the news media in publicizing pack events.