Every pack is under the supervision of a pack committee, which consists of at least three members (chair, secretary, and treasurer). By handling administrative and support tasks, the pack committee allows the Cubmaster, den leaders, and their assistants to focus on working directly with the Cub Scouts.
With a committee of three, members must assume responsibility for more areas of service than with a committee of seven or more. Although packs can and do operate with a minimum of three committee members, experience has shown that a larger committee generally ensures a stronger, more stable pack and is better able to perform all the required functions to ensure a successful pack program. It is also a way of involving more pack families in meaningful service to the pack.
Qualifications: Is at least 21 years old, is selected by the chartered organization, and is registered as an adult leader of the BSA. One member is designated as pack committee chair.
Make recommendations regarding pack leadership to the chartered organization for final approval of pack leadership.
Recruit the Cubmaster and one or more assistant Cubmasters, with the chartered organization's approval.
Coordinate the pack's program and the chartered organization's program through the chartered organization representative.
Ensure that all Cub Scouts receive a year-round, quality program.
Along with the Cubmaster and pack committee, develop and carry out a plan for year-round membership growth.
Conduct an annual census of boys in the chartered organization for systematic recruitment.
Work with pack committee members to promote recruitment plans.
Visit new families in their homes to facilitate recruitment.
Along with the Cubmaster and pack committee, see that eligible boys transition to the next rank's den at the appropriate time, and that Webelos Scouts and parents/guardians have a smooth transition into a Boy Scout troop.
Along with the Cubmaster, follow up on former pack members who are now Boy Scouts and recruit them as potential den chiefs.
Arrange for periodic uniform inspections with the unit commissioner.
Some councils rely heavily on units to raise Friends of Scouting (FOS) funds. The following functions are the responsibility of the FOS chair in cooperation with the treasurer.