Pack 183

Attention all Webelos Scouts, Webelos Parents and Leaders

Welcome to the Weston, Florida Cub Scout Pack 183 Website! 

The Boy Scouts of America helps younger boys through Cub Scouting. It is a year-round family program designed for boys who are in the first grade through fifth grade.  Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.  Currently, Cub Scouting is the largest of the BSA's three membership divisions.

Bylaws of Cub Scout Pack 183

Weston, Florida

SECTION 1. NAME

The name of this organization shall be Cub Scout Pack 183 (the “Pack”).

SECTION 2. MEMBERS

The members of this organization shall be all Cub Scouts and their parents who have paid, or who have had paid on their behalf, the registration fee specified in Section 7 hereof.

SECTION 3. COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION

The officers of the Pack Committee shall consist of the following individuals: Chartered Organization Representative, Pack Committee Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Recruitment/Recharter Chair, Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster(s), Pack Trainer and Awards Coordinator Chair.

All officers and leaders must be registered with the Boy Scouts of America and are subject to a background investigation. Other officers to support specific events such as Blue and Gold Chair, Summertime Activities Chair, Pinewood Derby Chair, Camping Chair and Web-page Coordinator may fill additional offices.

The Executive Committee is comprised of the Pack Chairperson, Cubmaster(s), Treasurer, and Secretary.

SECTION 4. ONGOING LEADERSHIP

The duties of the officers shall consist of the usual duties pertaining to these offices.

CHARTERED ORGANIZATION REPRESENTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES include: Maintaining communication between the Pack and its officers and the organization chartering Cub Scout Pack 183.

PACK COMMITTEE CHAIR RESPONSIBILITIES include:

• Recruits adult leadership to run the Pack with the Cubmaster;
• Ensures adequate support is given to Cubmaster and Den leaders by Committee members
• Develops the Pack program plan for presentation to unit leadership for approval and distributing plans to all parents upon approval
• Maintains a close relationship with the chartered organization representative, keeping this key person informed of the needs of the pack that must be brought to the attention of the organization or the district.
• Reports to the chartered organization to cultivate harmonious relations.
• Confers with the Cubmaster on policy matters relating to Cub Scouting and the chartered organization.
• Supervises pack committee operation by

1. Calling and presiding at pack Parent/ Leader meetings.
2. Assigning duties to committee members.
3. Planning for pack charter review, roundup, and re-registration.
4. Approving bills before payment by the pack treasurer.

• Conducts the annual pack program planning conference and Pack Parent/ Leader meetings. Ask the committee to assist with recommendations for Cubmaster, assistant Cubmasters, Tiger Cub Den leaders, Cub Scout Den Leaders, and Webelos Den Leaders, as needed.
• Recognizes the need for more dens, and working with the Cubmaster see new dens are formed as needed.
• Cooperates with the Cubmaster on council-approved money-earning projects so the pack can earn money for materials and equipment.
• Maintains adequate pack records and takes care of pack property.
• If the Cubmaster is unable to serve, assume active direction of the pack until a successor is recruited, appointed and registered.
• Develops and maintains strong pack-troop relationships, sharing with the troop committee the need for graduations into the troop.
• Works closely with the unit commissioner and other pack and troop leaders in bringing about a smooth transition of Webelos Scouts into the troop.
• Helps bring families together at joint activities for Webelos dens (or packs) and Boy Scout troops.
• Supports the policies of the BSA and the Charter Organization.
• Chairs the Pack Parent/ Leader meetings and assists the Cubmaster and other committee members as needed.
• Attends training

CUBMASTER RESPONSIBILITIES include:

• Attends the monthly District Roundtable and reports back to the Pack Committee and Den Representatives.
• Plans the monthly Pack meeting with the Assistant Cubmaster(s) and designated Den Leaders.
• Conducts the monthly Pack meetings and coordinates the Pack program plan for presentation to the Pack leadership with the Assistant Cubmaster(s);
• Chairs the monthly Pack Parent/Leader meetings in the absence of the Committee Chair whenever needed.
• Sees that the pack program, leaders, and Cub Scouts positively reflect the interests and objectives of the chartered organization and the BSA.
• Works with the pack committee on (1) program ideas, (2) selecting and recruiting adult leaders, and (3) establishing a budget plan.
• Guides and supports den leaders. See that they receive the required training for their positions

• Helps the pack committee with a year-round recruitment plan for recruiting boys into Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouting, and Webelos Scouting.
• Sees new dens are formed as needed and suitable for the Pack.

• Knows about and use the appropriate and available literature, including Boys' Life and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout Program Helps, and the Webelos Leader Guide.
• Sees that Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts receive a quality, year-round program filled with fun and activities that qualify the dens and pack for the National Summertime Pack Award.
• Guides Cub Scouts in goodwill and conservation projects.
• Sees that the responsibilities specified for the assistant Cubmaster are carried out.

• Helps the pack committee chair conduct the annual pack program planning conference and the monthly Pack Parent/Leader meetings

• Works as a team with the pack committee chair to cultivate, educate, and motivate all pack leaders and parents or guardians in Cub Scouting.
• Takes part in the charter review meeting and annual charter presentation ceremony.
• Requests den chiefs for all dens and, after selection, see that they are trained.
• Recognizes the den chiefs at pack meetings.
• Conducts an impressive graduation ceremony for Tiger Cubs.
• Meets with the unit commissioner, Webelos Den Leader, and Scoutmaster to establish plans for the Webelos Scouts' transition to Boy Scouting.
• Helps plan and conduct impressive Webelos graduation ceremonies involving parents and guardians, the Scoutmaster, the Webelos den chief, the Webelos den leader, and the troop junior leaders.
• Conducts impressive Arrow of Light Award ceremonies.
• Encourages high advancement standards from all Cub Scouts.
• Attends training

ASSISTANT CUBMASTER RESPONSIBILITIES include:

• Attends Roundtable
• Assists in planning the monthly Pack meeting
• Performs all duties as requested by the Cubmaster and Committee chair in planning the monthly Pack Meetings under the Cubmaster’s guidance
• Helps the Cubmaster as needed. Be ready to fill in for the Cubmaster, if necessary.
• Participates in Pack Meetings.
• Supervises den chiefs and sees that they are trained.
• Conducts the monthly den chief planning meeting for all den leaders, assistant den leaders, and den chiefs to plan and coordinate weekly den meetings and pack meeting participation.
• Plans advancement ceremonies and coordinates Webelos graduation with the Scout Troop
• Works with neighborhood troops that supply den chiefs and into which Webelos Scouts may graduate.
• Works with the pack committee to develop and promote an ongoing plan for recruiting new boys.
• Works with the Cubmaster and pack committee on pack re-registration.
• Helps with pack activities, such as dinners, derbies, bike safety workshops, service projects, etc.
• Works with the pack committee on outings to see that the pack and dens qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award.
• Participates in the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders' meetings.
• Promotes the religious emblems program.
• Supports the policies of the BSA.
• Attends training

PACK SECRETARY RESPONSIBILITIES include:

• Attends Pack Parent/ Leader meetings and presents written minutes of the previous meeting for approval
• Takes minutes to present at the next meeting
• Keeps informed of all Cub Scouting literature, materials, records, and forms to help leaders function effectively.
• Helps new den leaders by telling them what resources are available.
• Acquaints 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.
• Maintains up-to-date information on membership, leadership, attendance, and advancement in the Pack Record Book.
• Maintains an inventory of pack property.
• Handles correspondence for the pack. This may include writing letters of appreciation and requests for reservations, or ordering supplies through the local council service center.
• Keeps notes on business conducted at Pack Parent/ Leader meetings. Records only key items such as things needing follow-up, decided upon or items for the history of the pack.
• Notifies leaders of Pack Parent/Leader meetings and other activities.
• Provides den leaders with records and forms for meetings sending out mailings requested by the Cubmaster or Committee Chair and preparing permission slips or Tour Permits for Pack events as requested by an event or other chairperson.

PACK TREASURER RESPONSIBILITIES include:

• Reports monthly to the Pack Committee on the fiscal health of the Pack in a report describing income and expenses for the committees review and approval.
• Keeps signature cards (authorized signers) on both the checking and savings account up to date and completes all money earning applications for Pack fundraisers and submits them to the District Scout Executive.
• Helps the pack committee and Cubmaster establish a sound financial program for the pack with a pack budget plan.
• Opens or maintains a bank account in the pack's name and arranges for all transactions to be signed by any two of the Cubmaster, pack committee chair, secretary, or treasurer.
• Is responsible for all deposits to the Pack checking and savings accounts, reconciling the accounts to the monthly statement; coordinates all cash payments, and obtains receipts for the Pack records prior to reimbursement or payment when appropriate.
• Approves all budget expenditures.
• Checks all disbursements against budget allowances, and pay bills. The Pack Committee Chair should approve bills before payment.
• Collects dues from committee members or leaders at the Pack Parent/Leader meeting, preferably in sealed dues envelopes. Open envelopes in the presence of committee members or leaders. Gives receipts for these funds, and deposit the money in the bank account.
• Keeps up-to-date financial records. Enters all income and expenditures under the proper budget item in the finance section of the Pack Record Book. Credits each Cub Scout with payment of dues. From time to time, compares the records with those of the den leaders to make sure they agree. Gives leadership in developing a coordinated record-keeping system in the pack.
• Is responsible for thrift training within the pack. Encourage each den leader to explain the pack financial plan to each boy and his family so that boys will accept responsibility for paying dues and family members will be alert to opportunities for boys to earn dues money and develop habits of thrift.

• On the request of den leaders, sympathetically counsel with a boys family who does not pay dues, determine the reason, and encourage regular payment. If the family is unable to pay, work out a plan with the Cubmaster and pack committee so that the boy can earn dues.

• Provides petty cash needed by leaders. Keep a record of expenditures.
• Guides the pack in conducting council-approved pack money-earning projects.

PACK TRAINER RESPONSIBILITIES include:

• Attends Pack Parent/ Leader meetings
• Keeps track of upcoming pack and council training and ensures that all pack leaders have attended the training that is appropriate for their position.

           This includes completing the training attendance forms as needed or

           ensuring the leaders to be trained have completed the forms when

           appropriate.

• Encourages pack leaders to attend ongoing training, such as Roundtable, Internet Training, pow wow, or University of Scouting, outdoor training, Youth Protection training, Safe Swim/Safety Afloat and Wood Badge.
• Remains current with training material and program updates.
• Keeps track of adult pack training records.

The goal of the pack trainer is to have 100 percent of the pack leadership trained in their position responsibilities. New leaders and adult family members should receive orientation within one week of joining the pack, and leaders should receive position-specific training within 30 days if available.

AWARDS COORDINATOR CHAIR RESPONSIBILITIES include:

• Attends the Pack Parent/ Leader meetings
• Submits to the Pack and Council Den advancements for the month from the reports from the Den leaders or other Pack members.

     Awards not obtained during that month will be held over until the

     following month for the next Pack meeting.

• Compiles the Pack advancement report, goes to the council office and purchases the patches and the awards as necessary or arranges for

           someone else to do so and presents all receipts to the Pack Treasure

• Prepares a list of awards for each Pack Meeting.
• Provides assistance in Award presentation at Pack Meeting as needed.
• Fills out recognition cards for each award and prepares a Package for each award and card for each boy, for the Cubmaster to sign and present to the scouts.
• Maintains the Pack awards accurately in the Pack permanent records or Packmaster Program.
• Records and submits Summertime awards on a Pack, Den, and individual scout levels

MEMBERSHIP/RE-CHARTER CHAIR RESPONSIBILITIES include:

• Attends the Pack Parent/ Leader meetings
• Maintains the Pack’s electronic database of registered scouts; accepting applications after confirming paid registration fees (from the treasurer) for new Cub Scouts and Leaders and submitting them to the Council;
• Attends and helps plan the Pack recruiting events in the fall and spring.
• Compiles information on payments obtained from individual dens during the annual re-chartering and completes the applicable paperwork, which is submitted to the Committee Chair to be turned in to the council.

DEN LEADER AND CO-DEN LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES include:

• Being a registered leader (Tiger, Cub, or Webelos) of Pack 183 who leads the Cub Scout Den and attends District Roundtable
• Attends the Pack Parent/ Leader meetings
• Working directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure their den is an active and successful part of the Pack; planning, preparing for and conducting den meetings with the co-den leader or den chief
• Leading the den at the monthly Pack activity;
• Attending basic leader and position specific training. Each Leader will also complete the Youth Protection training either through classroom or on-line training.
• Ensures that their Den obtains properly filed Tour Permits for all outings.
• Schedules and reminds family members of den events in a timely manner
• Is responsible for collecting all fees for their den that need to be submitted to other Committee Chairs (Camping, Blue and Gold, Fundraising, Special Events, etc.)

TIGER CUB DEN LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES include: :

• Coordinating shared leadership among the Tiger Cub Adult partners.
• Ensuring den meetings and outings are planned, prepared for and conducted by all adult partners on a rotating basis and den activities
• Providing advancement opportunities for the boys in the den.
• Serving as den host for family members at Pack meetings.
• Attending monthly den leader meetings and if possible the monthly roundtable meetings.

           Each den should have 2 to 3 den meetings per month.

 DEN (BEAR AND WOLF) LEADER AND CO-LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES include:

• Meets two to three times per month for at least one hour with a den of 4 to 8 boys.
• Arranges location for Den meetings, e.g. in the den leaders home, a school, a park or any other suitable place.
• Determines time, day and location of den meeting that is most convenient for him or her.
• Attends monthly Pack meetings and Pack leaders meeting and if possible, monthly roundtable meetings.

 WEBELOS DEN LEADER AND CO-LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES include:

• Same as Cub Scout den leader except works with older Webelos Scouts. Encourages periodic parent/son overnight campouts.
• Attends monthly Pack Parent/Leader meetings, Pack meetings and if possible, monthly roundtable meetings.
• Plans Webelos camping events or joint Webelos /Troop camping events with local Troops.
• Encourages every Webelos to continue into Boy Scout troops. Informs scouts and parents of the “Webelos To Scout Transition Program” and arranges visits to local Boy Scout troops for their Webelos scouts.
• Encourages all Webelos to earn the Arrow Of Light Award and attend the Webelos Crossover Ceremony. Works with Pack Committee to coordinate an impressive Arrow of Light Ceremony

SECTION 5. SHORT-TERM LEADERSHIP

Short-term positions which span between one week and two months and generally need higher commitment during these peak times.

BLUE AND GOLD DINNER CHAIR:

• Working with the committee and with assistants
• Organizes annual dinner including reservations, budgets, set up, clean up, program and awards ceremony.

While this position is not yearlong, it is a significant commitment. Planning for the dinner should start 4-6 months prior to the event.

CAMPING CHAIR: (OUTDOOR)

• Working with the committee keeps appraised of camping trips whether they are day camps or overnight outings that are being offered by the District and Council as well as coordinating Pack camp outings
• Assists with getting Cub Scouts registered as is appropriate for their age group.
• Assists Webelos Leaders in planning Webelos camping events
• Attends outdoor training (BALOO and WOLT)
• Schedules, organizes, and files Tour Permits for camping events
• Composes a camping committee

Again, this is not a year round job but an important one because camping is an important part of the scouting experience, and the Pack attends several camping events yearly

PINEWOOD DERBY CHAIR:

• Working with the committee and designated dens plans the yearly Pinewood Derby, which is usually held during the month of March.

This includes the set up, clean up, provide snacks and running of derby event. Also will coordinate and arrange for the judging of the cars and run the actual races.

Planning for this event should start at least 2-3 months prior to the derby.

SUMMERTIME EVENTS CHAIR:                                                                                      The Boy Scouts encourage year round participation in scouting. While the majority of Packs do not hold regular meetings or den meetings during the summer, the Pack does put together a series of events for the scouts and their families. With enough participation, Cub Scouts can earn a Summertime Activity Pin and the Pack can earn a Banner for our flag.

• The 4^th of July parade in Weston                                                                                                     
• Raingutter regatta boat races                                                                                        
• Beach cleanup at Ft. Lauderdale beach                                                                             
• District fishing derby                                                                                                  
• District rollerskating                                                                                                                  
• Summer Marlins Game                                                                                               

The Pack needs a committee to put these events together and to make sure that boys have an opportunity to participate. Finding new, exciting events and establishing relations with groups such as the Weston parade organizers will be among the responsibilities of the group.

SPECIAL EVENTS CHAIR:

Each year the Pack tries to organize special activities for the Scouts to participate in. These events typically range from sporting events to public service projects. In the past, the Pack has been involved in several events such as:

• Scout night at a Marlins baseball game
• Collecting food for a drive at Thanksgiving
• Scout night at a Panthers hockey game
• Scout day at Dolphins game                                                                                                        

These are just some of the fun and rewarding events that the pack has done. We need a committee to continue the tradition of holding fun events to the community through benefits for worthwhile causes. The committee should include people with fresh ideas and an enthusiasm to get things done. Council prearranges most of these events and the committee’s responsibility would be to inform, collect dues, and register the Pack for these events

FUNDRAISING CHAIR:

The pack needs money to operate and the yearly $150.00 dues are simply not enough. The goals of pack fundraising are to put together enough money to fund Pack activities and to make sure the boys are involved. Scout involvement is essential in that it instills in the boys the notion that we must work for what we want and the results of our labor are fun Cub Scout activities such as camping, car races, etc

The Pack needs a committee to continue our ongoing fundraising needs.

• The fundraising committee will be responsible for the following
• Finding new ways of generating funds for the Pack
• Protecting the safety of the scouts involved
• Keeping the entire Pack involved in fundraising
• Acting as a liaison between the committee, the parent leader committee, and Den leaders

WEB-PAGE COORDINATOR:

• Sets up and maintains the Pack web site, working with the committee to make any additions as needed to keep all information current
• Also makes sure that there is no unauthorized tampering with the web site and that Cub Scouts’ and Leaders’ personal information is protected.
• Make sure that the Pack website is in compliance with all standards set forth by the BSA and the Charter Organization for websites.

SECTION 6. PURPOSE OF CUB SCOUTING

• The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America – incorporated on February 8, 1910, and chartered by Congress in 1916 – is to provide an educational program for boys and young adults to build desirable qualities of character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness.
• Since 1930, the BSA has helped younger boys through Cub Scouting. Cub Scouting (including Tiger Cubs) is a year-round family-oriented part of the BSA program designed for boys who are in first through fifth grades (or are 7, 8, 9, and 10 years of age). Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the 10 purposes of Cub Scouting.

The Purposes of Cub Scouting are:

• Character Development

• Spiritual Growth

• Good Citizenship

• Sportsmanship and Fitness

• Family Understanding

• Respectful Relationships

• Personal Achievement

• Friendly Service

• Fun and Adventure

• Preparation for Boy Scouts

All the activities leaders plan and boys enjoy should relate to one or more of these purposes. These purposes help achieve the overall aims of the BSA of character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness.

SECTION 7. REGISTRATION

The fee for a full year of scouting is a flat fee that is determined yearly by the Pack Budgetary Committee. This fee is non-refundable and registers a scout from September to the end of August. Re-Chartering for the Pack is started in November to be turned into the council at the beginning of December. Boys, who fail to pay their annual Pack dues by the deadline, cease to be a member of the Pack when the month of December ends. Scouts who still would like to be members of the Pack can complete the initial registration paperwork again and pay their re-charter fee to rejoin the Pack. Boys that join mid-year such as during the spring and fall recruiting drives can pay a designated pro-rated fee to join but must pay the full fee the following September when recruitment is done. The Pack may subsidize the registration fee of an individual Cub Scout according to the financial abilities of the Scout and his family when special circumstances are presented.

Transfer -- Transfers may be accepted on the same basis as new Cub Scouts and will be welcomed at the next Pack Meeting. It is particularly important that transferring Cub Scouts obtain transfer papers or other documents from their former Pack, which will certify the record of advancement so that proper credit can be given.

SECTION 7. UNIFORMS & BOOKS

Each scout and adult leader must have an appropriate BSA uniform shirt and pants or shorts (new or used), neckerchief (or bolo tie for adults; optional) and neckerchief slide. (Class A)

The Cub Scout uniform shirt must be tucked in when worn. A belt is not

required but highly recommended because the belt loop awards are made to fit on the Cub Scout belts. A scout or leader may wear a scout hat or the official scout pants or shorts and socks as desired. All insignias and patches must be sewn in the proper locations as shown in the Cub Scout Handbook. Cub

Scouts and adult leaders must be in uniform for all den meetings, Pack meetings and designated outings unless otherwise stated. There is an optional outdoors uniform (Class B), which consists of a Pack T-Shirt that can

be purchased from designated Pack leaders and may be worn to most outdoors and designated scout activities. Each Scout is required to have a Scout Handbook appropriate for the Scouts age group, whether the

Scout is a Tiger, Wolf, Bear or Webelos (provided by the pack).

Uniform Inspection -- Each Den should hold periodic inspections and they will also be part of the Pack meetings. A Cubmaster may choose to have uniform inspections any time during a Pack Meeting. A boy is expected to wear his uniform properly and neat.

SECTION 8. SCOUTS

All scouts shall conduct themselves in a proper manner at all scouting events. They are encouraged to attend all den and Pack meetings. Scouts should be on time for both den and Pack meetings. All advancement requirements must be met before the scout can advance to the next rank.

Remember the Cub Scout Motto: “Do your best”.

SECTION 9. CONDUCT/DISCIPLINE

General Rules For Pack And Den Functions

• Rule 1: Obey the Scout sign.

• Rule 2: No talking while a leader is talking or instructions are being given.

• Rule 3: Verbal put downs or physical aggression will not be allowed from  

               anyone.

• Rule 4: During a Pack meeting all Scouters will stay in their Den.

• Rule 5: Always leave an area neater than when you arrived.

• Rule 6: On campouts, obey the Pack’s Health and Safety Guidelines.

A Cub Scout is expected to behave himself at all meetings and outings.

On those rare occasions when discipline is necessary, the following action may be taken:

Verbal Reprimand -- The Den leader or Assistant will take the boy out of the activity and talk with him about what he has done wrong. The boy will then rejoin the activity.

Time Out -- The boy will again be taken out of the activity and spoken to but he will not be allowed to rejoin the group or complete the particular project or activity. He can rejoin when they move on to the next activity.

Call the Parent -- If the boy does not correct the behavior, his parents will be asked to take him home. If the parent is present, they will be asked to leave with their son immediately. If a parent is not present, the Den Leader or Assistant Den Leander will call them.

Refer the Scout to the Cubmaster -- If the behavior persists or was extreme, the Cubmaster will determine appropriate discipline.

Discuss the Matter at the Pack Parent/Leader Meeting -- The Pack Committee may discuss the situation where final action will be determined.

SECTION 10. PARENTS

The Pack is run by parents. Parents should be recruited after the boy has been registered with the Pack because parents are necessary to run special events, serve as den leaders and committee members and coordinate Pack activities. We have been fortunate in the past because we have had enthusiastic support. However, if no support is given, your son may not have a den leader or some activities will have to be cancelled. Parents should read the supplement in their Cub Scout Handbook. Please become familiar with the book and assist your son in working on his advancements. Parents are responsible for transporting their son to and from the den and Pack meetings. One parent must attend each Pack meeting or arrange for another adult (such as an aunt, uncle or grandparent) to be responsible for the scout. The Pack does not run childcare services.

Parents are responsible for their son’s behavior at all den and Pack meetings. Parents may be called to pick up their son from the den meeting if he is unruly. Parents may be asked to attend all den meetings if their child cannot behave. If these actions do not remedy the problem, the Scout may be asked to leave the den and/or Pack (on severe cases when no solution is available).

By signing your son up for scouting, you have volunteered your services to help make the Pack go and grow.  

Family – Family involvement is an essential part to Cub Scouting. Cub Scouting gives families an opportunity to spend quality time together. It is the leader's role to provide interest, skill and time in developing a good program. Rank advancement is a responsibility of each Cub Scout’s family and/or legal guardians. The family provides help and support for the Den and Pack. Families can help in many different ways, which may vary from family to family, depending upon family structures and other family responsibilities. Some of the examples of family involvement include:

• Work with their son and give him the opportunity to pass his achievements an electives towards his badge of rank.

• Participate in advancement ceremonies involving their Scout.

• Support and take part in all Pack activities including attending monthly Pack meetings and Den meetings.

• Volunteer in a Pack Committee or help occasionally at Pack meetings or with special Pack activities.

• Help with Pack finances by making sure their son pays his dues on time and participates in Pack fundraisers.

• Cooperate with the Den Leader to help provide the best Scouting Program for their son.

SECTION 11. MEETINGS

Den Meetings -- Each Den Leader determines when and where Den meetings are held. Den meetings should be held generally 2 or 3 times per month. Parents are asked to attend with their son. Den meetings are planned and run by the Den Leader with the help of an assistant Den Leader(s) and a Den Chief(s). Den meetings may be planned around the monthly theme and should pertain to advancement and/or elective awards. The location of the Den meetings can be different. Each Den chooses the structure of its own Den. This includes the day, time and location of their meetings.

Pack Meeting -- Pack meetings are usually scheduled for the third Friday evening of each month at Everglades Elementary Cafeteria from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. However, they can be held at other locations depending on the theme of the Pack meeting for that particular month. This is a time for the dens to display their crafts, for the boys to receive awards in front of their peers and for the parents to see how their sons are progressing in their skills. It is a time to have fun and get acquainted with the other families. Information is given to all of the parents regarding Pack activities and special events at this time. One parent is required to attend each Pack meeting. The entire family is encouraged to attend the Pack meeting and support the Cub Scouts in their advancement. Pack meetings are not held during the months of June, July and August, but summertime events are planned. The Pack meeting program includes opening and closing ceremonies, recognition of boys who have earned awards, presentation of skits and stunts by Dens. The Pack meeting is generally planned around a monthly theme and is lead by the Cubmaster(s) with the help of other adult Pack Leaders. The Cubmaster(s) propose their future plans at the monthly Parent/Leader Meeting. All committee members must vote and decide what the final Pack Meeting Agenda will be including costs.

Note: If a family owes outstanding fees that have NOT been able to be collected because they are NOT responding or paying, that scout will not receive his awards until the family is current with their dues. (this does not include pre-arranged payments that shall be communicated directly through the Treasurer and/or Pack Chair that may be due to hardship ; Remember the “Pack helps the Cub Scout grow.”)

Executive Committee Meeting -- Executive meetings are scheduled as deemed appropriate and/or necessary by the Pack Committee Chair or Cubmasters. The purpose of the executive meeting will be determined when scheduled and may occur by telephone.

Pack Parent/Leader Meeting -- Meetings are normally held once a month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. on the first Wednesday evening of the month at Rick Case Honda’s community center. The operation of the Pack is discussed as well as planning the Pack meeting for the third Friday of the month. Financial reports are given. Progress reports of upcoming scheduled events are discussed. Time is allocated for general Pack discussions.

Voting -- All registered adult leaders shall have an equal vote on Pack policies.

Leaders must be present at the Pack Parent/Leader meetings to cast a vote. Registered leaders serving in more than one position shall have only one vote. Proxies are not permitted. The Cubmaster was voted by the Pack Committee to be defined in Pack 183 as a voting Committee member during Oct. 2007’s Parent /Leader Meeting. (BSA rules have Cubmasters as a non-voting member.)

Roundtable Meeting – These meetings are scheduled by South Fl. Council the first Monday of each month at Parkway Christian Church at 7:00 p.m. Pack 183 shall send 4 representatives to each Roundtable on a rotational basis depending on ranks and positions (Cubmaster, Pack Committee Member, Cub Scout Den Leader or representative, and Webelos Den Leader or representative). These meetings detail future events and important Pack information from Council.

SECTION 12. PACK AND DEN OUTINGS

Dens are always encouraged to have meetings away from their usual meeting location to get outside and have fun and learn in the process. Whenever possible the Pack leadership attempts to hold the monthly Pack meeting outdoors or at other locations, depending on the theme for that month. Whenever an individual den has a meeting away from its usual meet location it is required that a tour permit form is filled out by the den leader. The tour permit form can be obtained from the Chair or online. After being filled out the form must then be signed by any committee member before being taken or faxed to the Council office. The Cubmaster or any assistant will complete a tour form

for the entire Pack for Pack meetings that will be at another location than the usual. If it is not where the Pack usually meets, a tour permit is required for every scout in the Pack that attends the meeting. A list with all of the necessary information needed for the tour permit will be maintained by Pack leadership so that when the your permit for the Pack is needed, the information will be on hand. As such, it is the responsibility of each den leader to obtain the information needed on the tour permit from their Cub Scouts’ parents and gets it to the Pack leadership where it will be maintained (Health and Medical Forms). New scouts joining the Pack will provide this information when they join the Pack. Tour permits ensure that the parents and scouts are covered by BSA insurance if there should be an accident on an outing.

SECTION 13. REIMBURSEMENTS

All reimbursements less that $20.00 may be approved by the Committee Chair. Reimbursements greater than $20.00 shall be approved by the majority vote of the Pack committee in attendance. If a Committee member is planning on spending fees larger than $20, they need to let the Pack Committee be aware of what and why they need the fees at a Parent/Leader Meeting. This allows the Pack Committee know how much is being spent on Pack Meetings and Activities. If you do not follow procedure and wish to be reimbursed on something that was not previously discussed you may bring it up for vote at a later Parent/Leader Meeting risking the chances of the outcome not in your favor. No vote is required for the payment of normal operating expenses (i.e. Insurance, Forms, Awards, Camp Food, etc.). No reimbursements will be made to any individual that owes the Pack dues for any reason.

SECTION 14. PACK FINANCES

Pack Fiscal Year -- The Pack fiscal year will run from September 1 of the current year to August 31 of the following year.

Pack Expenses -- Pack 183 shall keep its funds secured in a locally federally

insured bank. The Pack Committee must approve all expenses greater than twenty dollars ($20.00) prior to any distribution of funds. There are 2 signers. Only the Treasurer is authorized to sign checks. The second signer on each check is the Pack Chair (authorization must be given by the Treasurer). In case of emergencies the second signer shall be the Secretary. Also the Treasurer and Chair is issued a Pack debit card, which can be used for authorized expenses only.

Financial Policy -- Any monies paid out by the Pack Treasury must be approved by a majority of the Pack Committee present at the Parent/Leader Committee meetings.

Each registered Cub Scout of Pack 183 will pay at least $150.00 for Pack dues that subsidize the Pack Treasury and $25 of which will be allocated to FOS. Dues collected for the Pack support initial operating funds of the Pack while awaiting the collection of fund-raising monies to support the planned year of scouting. Regular spending of monies for advancement items include but not necessarily limited to badges of rank, arrow points, year pins, sport belt loops, attendance pins, activity pins, certificates, and special awards will be done by the Pack Treasurer and the Awards/Advancement Chair, and/or the Cubmaster. The purchaser must submit to the Treasurer an itemized Council receipt for items purchased for advancement so the total amounts can be applied against the Council’s Unit account maintained at the Council

SECTION 15. FUNDRAISERS

All scouts and their families are expected to participate in the annual fundraisers and do their share. The Pack uses this money for badges, activities, derby cars, awards, trophies, outings, and camping, among other things. If a scout does not participate in fundraising, the pack will only provide the scout with rank advancement badges (i.e. Tiger, Wolf etc.), because the cost of these badges is covered with yearly pack membership dues. All other patches, merit badges, awards etc., will be the responsibility of the scouts’ parent. Individual dens are not permitted to hold fundraisers without prior approval of the Pack Committee. The primary fundraisers for Pack 183 is the annual popcorn sale and camp cards.

SECTION 16. DEN ACCOUNTS

The Pack Treasurer maintains individual den accounts. Money earned through Pack fundraisers is placed in the den accounts and is available to individual den leaders to use for scouting equipment and scout outings only. Reimbursements are made from the den account by the den leader by completing a den account reimbursement form which the scouts den leader signs and submits it to the Pack Treasurer. If the Treasurer has any issue with the reimbursement the Committee Chair and the committee need to approve the reimbursement. The Pack Committee determines the amount of money the den accounts will have.

SECTION 17. BYLAWS

The committee has established these Bylaws (the “Law of the Pack”). They may be reviewed every year and necessary changes made to update the Law of the Pack. Copies of the Law of the Pack shall be given out to every parent, den leader and committee member. The last page needs to be signed and

turned into your den leader. A copy of the bylaws is also available on the Pack web site. Amendments or changes to the bylaws can be made at any Committee meeting by a majority vote of the members present. A quorum will be however many voting committee members are present. If an amendment or change is wished to be made the committee member needs to present his/her intentions at a Parent/Leader meeting to the Chair and other Committee members. The chair will add this to the next month’s Parent/Leader agenda where the discussion and voting shall take place. These bylaws and Pack Policy cannot override BSA Policy.

SECTION 18. EXCEPTIONS

These bylaws have been made to help make “The Pack go”. However, the members of Pack 183 understand that not every situation or “what if” can be addressed. Keeping that in mind, the Pack Leadership needs to be flexible and address each possible scenario individually using the bylaws as a guide whenever possible.