Chartered Organization Representative (COR)
The chartered organization representative is the direct contact between the Scouting unit(s) and the chartered organization. This individual is also the organization’s contact with the district committee and the local council. The chartered organization representative may become a member of the district committee and is a voting member of the local council. When a chartered organization has more than one unit, a single chartered organization representative serves them all.
The chartered organization representative's responsibilities are to

• Help select the right leadership for the unit.
• Promote well-planned, quality unit programs, including outdoor programs, advancement, and recognition.
• Serve as a liaison between the units and the organization.
• Promote the recruiting of new members and units.
• See that scouts transition from unit to unit.
• Help with the charter renewal.
• Suggest Good Turns to benefit the organization.
• Encourage the unit committee to hold meetings.
• Cultivate organization leaders, and encourage necessary training of existing and new leaders.
• Utilize district help and promote the use of district personnel and materials.
• Use approved unit finance policies.
• Cultivate resources to support the organization.
• Represent the organization at the council level.

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Pack Committee

Committee Chair 
The pack committee chair leads the pack committee and thus is responsible for the administration, oversight, and support of the pack program. The pack committee chair’s role is to

• Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative and the chartered organization to cultivate harmonious relations and maintain communications.
• Confer with the Cubmaster on policy matters relating to Cub Scouting and the chartered organization.
• Supervise pack committee operation by
  • Calling and presiding at pack leaders' meetings.
  • Assigning duties to committee members.
  • Planning for pack charter review, roundup, and reregistration.
  • Approving bills before payment by the pack treasurer.
• Conduct the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders’ meetings.
• Ask the committee to assist with recommendations for Cubmaster, assistant Cubmasters, and den leaders, as needed.
• Recognize the need for more dens, and see that they are formed as needed.
• Work with the chartered organization representative to provide adequate and safe facilities for pack meetings.
• Cooperate with the Cubmaster on council-approved money-earning projects so the pack can earn money for materials and equipment.
• If the Cubmaster is unable to serve, assume active direction of the pack until a successor is recruited and registered.
• Appoint a committee member or other registered adult to be responsible for Youth Protection training.
• Develop and maintain strong pack-troop relationships, and work closely with the unit commissioner and other pack and troop leaders in bringing about a smooth transition of Webelos Scouts into the troop.
• See that the pack accomplishes its Journey to Excellence guidelines (http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/JourneyToExcellence/scorecards.aspx)
• Support the policies of the BSA.

Secretary
​The secretary ensures proper records are kept within the pack. Specifically, the secretary will:

• Keep informed of all Cub Scouting literature, materials, records, and forms to help leaders function effectively. Help new den leaders access needed tools.
• 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 or special software.
• 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.
• See that the pack accomplishes committee meetings that meet its Journey to Excellence guidelines (http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/JourneyToExcellence/scorecards.aspx currently 6 committee plus annual planning meeting each calendar year)

Treasurer
The treasurer ensures the pack’s finances are sound. Specifically, the treasurer will:

• Help the pack committee and Cubmaster establish a sound financial program for the pack with a pack budget plan.
• Open or maintain a bank account in the pack’s name and arrange for all transactions to be signed by any two of the following: Cubmaster, pack committee chair, secretary, treasurer, or COR.
• Approve all budget expenditures. Check all disbursements against budget allowances, and pay bills by check. The pack committee chair should approve bills before payment.
• Collect dues from den leaders at the pack leaders’ meeting, preferably in sealed den dues envelopes. Open envelopes in the presence of den leaders. Give receipts for these funds, and deposit the money in the bank account.
• Keep up-to-date financial records. Enter all income and expenditures under the proper budget item in the finance section of the Pack Record Book. Credit each Cub Scout with payment of dues. From time to time, compare the records with those of the den leaders to make sure they agree. Give leadership in developing a coordinated recordkeeping system in the pack.
• Be responsible for thrift training within the pack. Encourage each den leader to explain the pack financial plan to each scout and their family so that the scout will accept responsibility for paying dues and family members will be alert to opportunities for their child to earn dues money and develop habits of thrift.
• On the request of den leaders, sympathetically counsel with a scout who does not pay dues, determine the reason, and encourage regular payment. If the scout is unable to pay, work out a plan with the Cubmaster and pack committee so that the scout can earn dues.
• Periodically report on the pack’s financial condition at the monthly pack leaders’ meeting. Make regular monthly reports to the pack committee at the pack leaders’ meeting, and report to the chartered organization as often as desirable on the financial condition of the pack.
• Provide petty cash needed by leaders. Keep a record of expenditures.
• Guide the pack in conducting council-approved pack money-earning projects.
• See that the pack adopts a budget that meet its Journey to Excellence guidelines (http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/JourneyToExcellence/scorecards.aspx)

Advancement Coordinator
​The advancement coordinator helps scouts move through the ranks of Cub Scouting and transition into a Boy Scout troop. The advancement chair will:

• Have a working knowledge of the Cub Scout advancement plan.
• Help plan and conduct induction and advancement recognition ceremonies, coordinating as needed with the Webelos den leader or Scoutmaster.
• Educate parents, guardians, and pack committee members in ways to stimulate Cub Scout advancement.
• Promote the use of Scoutbook advancement tools to recognize and record advancement in the den.
• Instruct Den leaders on Scoutbook advancement protocols.
• Order/obtain badges and insignia from the local council service center.
• Maintain advancement records on the BSA's Internet Advancement tool.
• Promote Boys' Life magazine as an aid to advancement.
• Help build or obtain advancement equipment for use in making advancement ceremonies more effective.
• Promote the wearing and proper use of uniform and insignia.
• See that the pack meet its Journey to Excellence advancement guidelines (http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/JourneyToExcellence/scorecards.aspx currently 75% of scouts advancing)

New Member Coordinator
Sustaining strong membership in a unit depends not only on having new members join the unit but also on engaging youth and their families in the unit experience so that they stay. The role of the New Member Coordinators is to ensure that both of these keys to success take place. The New Member Coordinators work with and are supported by the District Membership Chair as well as by unit leadership, the sponsoring organization, and commissioners. New Member Coordinators will:

• Serve as welcoming ambassadors for the unit. 
  
• Work with the unit committee in developing and implementing the Unit Membership Plan. 
  
• Participate in New Member Coordinator training and collaborate with the district membership team. 
  
• Share the benefits of Scouting. 
  
  • Develop and share your own Scouting story, showing the impact of Scouting on your family. 
    
  • Promote Scouting benefits through social media and other avenues of communication. 
    
  • Showcase Scouting through engagement in local community events and service. 
    
• Coordinate unit recruitment. 
  
  • Oversee unit recruitment efforts such as joining events, informational presentations, and peer-to-peer initiatives. 
    
  • Appeal to potential youth members and their families through well-designed and widely- distributed invitations shared through electronic media, handouts, and personal contacts. 
    
  • Ensure that the unit’s BeAScout pin is up-to-date and that prompt follow-through takes place. 
    
  • Collaborate with local school representatives and community leaders, particularly in the chartered organization, to foster promotion of Scouting opportunities. 
    
• Guide the joining and welcoming process for youth and their families. 
  
  • Help youth and adults to greet newcomers warmly and to establish friendly, enjoyable relationships so that new members form a strong sense of belonging. 
    
  • Develop a unit welcome packet, electronically and/or in print, to answer frequently asked questions and to provide resource and contact information. 
    
  • Ensure that youth and adult applications, transfers, and payments are promptly submitted to the council service center. 
    
  • Build fun and excitement about the unit program and encourage youth and their families to take pride in Scouting accomplishments. 
    
  • Promote feedback and sharing of ideas through customer satisfaction surveys and other means. 
    
• See that the pack accomplishes its Journey to Excellence membership guidelines (http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/JourneyToExcellence/scorecards.aspx currently retain 75% of members, 80% of Webelos transition, conduct a formal recruitment by Oct 31, and increase membership by 10%)

Re-registration Chair
This position keeps handles the Pack's re-registration / charter renewal. Specifically, this person will:

• Plan, coordinate, and lead the annual rechartering process.
  • Prepare registration papers and an annual report to the chartered organization. Secure signatures and registration fees for the coming year.
  • Arrange for the annual membership inventory, a uniform inspection, and the annual charter review meeting.
  • Help the Cubmaster and chartered organization representative plan and conduct the formal charter presentation.
  • With the chartered organization representative, submit a charter application and annual report to the chartered organization for approval.
• With the recharter process, see that the Pack's Scoutbook system is up-to-date with correct information for each scout and scouter.
• See that the pack meet its Journey to Excellence guidelines and appropriate forms are filed. (http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/JourneyToExcellence/scorecards.aspx)

Boy Scout Liaison
This position keeps focuses on interfacing Pack membership with Local Boy Scout Troops. Specifically, this person will:

• Ensure Arrow of Light Scouts have made plans to attend Scout Troop activities.
• Ensure each graduating Arrow of Light scout has found a troop to join and submitted their required paperwork.
• See that the pack meet its Journey to Excellence guidelines and appropriate forms are filed. (http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/JourneyToExcellence/scorecards.aspx)

Public Relations Chair
​This position keeps pack activities visible to the public, as well as to the families of the pack. Specifically, this person will:

• Promote family participation in all pack events.
• Urge pack participation in appropriate programs of the chartered organization. Suggest ways of showing interest in the chartered organization’s overall program.
• Publicize and promote pack participation in Scouting Anniversary Week activities.
• Circulate Cub Scout recruiting fliers and brochures to invite youth to join. Along with the pack committee, 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.

Service Chair
This position keeps pack service activities visible to the public, as well as to the families of the pack. Specifically, this person will:

• Identify and promote pack service projects in the chartered organization, school, and community.
  • See that the pack accomplishes service projects that meet its Journey to Excellence guidelines (http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/JourneyToExcellence/scorecards.aspx currently 3 service projects each calendar year with one being “conservation” oriented)
• Promote entire family participation in all pack service events.
• Promote coordination among den leaders for den service projects.
• Take attendance of all attendees at pack service events.
  • Obtain service records for any den service activities
• Report pack service projects and hours in the BSA Service Hours reporting system (https://servicehours.scouting.org/UI/Security/Login.aspx)
• 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 service events.

Scouting for Food Chair
This position keeps Scouting for Food visible to the public, as well as to the families of the pack. Specifically, this person will:

• Plan and promote the Scouting for Food service project.
  • Coordinate with other scouting units in the area.
• Promote entire family participation in the Scouting for Food service project.
• Take attendance of all attendees at the Scouting for Food service project.
• Report pack service projects and hours in the BSA Service Hours reporting system (https://servicehours.scouting.org/UI/Security/Login.aspx)​

Outdoor Activities Chair
​This position helps the scouts develop a love for the outdoors. Specifically, the outdoor activity chair will:

• Help the Cubmaster plan and arrange for outdoor activities.
• Arrange for property, fire, and tour permits when required.
• Arrange for safe transportation when needed.
• Plan first aid for emergencies.
• Help Webelos den leaders plan overnight campouts. Help arrange for equipment as needed.
• Arrange for Safe Swim Defense implementation for all outings involving swimming.
• Plan outings to help pack and dens qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award.
• Help inform parents and guardians about opportunities for family camping. Ensure that at least one adult has completed Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) before any pack campout.
• Help promote day camp and resident camp opportunities.
• Be aware of BSA health and safety requirements, and see that they are implemented.
• Know and carry out BSA outdoor program policy related to Cub Scouting. Review all activities to ensure that unit leaders comply with BSA policies in the Guide to Safe Scouting.
• See that the pack accomplishes its Journey to Excellence outdoor activity guidelines (http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/JourneyToExcellence/scorecards.aspx currently each den has the opportunity to participate in 5 outdoor or field trips)

Camp Chair (Day Camp Chair)
This position helps the scouts develop a love for the outdoors. Specifically, camp chair will:

• Attend required trainings.
• Coordinate the the planning and pack involvement in camp.
• ​Help promote day camp and resident camp opportunities.
• Arrange for safe transportation when needed.
• Be aware of BSA health and safety requirements, and see that they are implemented.
• Know and carry out BSA outdoor program policy related to Cub Scouting. Review all activities to ensure that unit leaders comply with BSA policies in the Guide to Safe Scouting.
• See that the pack accomplishes its Journey to Excellence outdoor activity guidelines (http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/JourneyToExcellence/scorecards.aspx currently 75% attendance of day camp)

Summertime Activities Chair
​This position helps the scout keep active in the unit over the summer. Specifically, the summertime activity chair will:

• Plan and arrange for summertime activities.
• Plan outings to help pack and dens qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award.
• Arrange for safe transportation when needed.
• Plan first aid for emergencies.
• Help promote day camp and resident camp opportunities.
• Be aware of BSA health and safety requirements, and see that they are implemented.
• Know and carry out BSA outdoor program policy related to Cub Scouting. Review all activities to ensure that unit leaders comply with BSA policies in the Guide to Safe Scouting.

Parade Chair
​This position helps promote the pack through community events. Specifically, the parade chair will:

• Plan and arrange for community (mainly parade) activities.
• Obtain recruitment materials for the activity.
• Arrange for safe transportation when needed.
• Plan first aid for emergencies.
• Be aware of BSA health and safety requirements, and see that they are implemented.
• Know and carry out BSA outdoor program policy related to Cub Scouting. Review all activities to ensure that unit leaders comply with BSA policies in the Guide to Safe Scouting.

Derby Chair
​The Pinewood Derby Chair is responsible for providing a fun derby race for both scouts and the families. 

• Schedule the date for a parent and scout pinewood derby race. This is normally run at the end of January. 
  • Make sure the Pack Committee is informed of the date.
  • Confirm both Website and Scoutbook calendars reflect the derby.
  • Coordinate the date and needs with WCA and any other participating packs.
• Check with the district/council for the current pinewood derby rules and apply the same rules to pack races
• Order enough pinewood derby kits prior to the December pack meeting. 
• Make sure the pack web site has the current rules posted online. 
• Promote details of Lowe’s pinewood derby workshop day to help scouts and families cut and build the cars. 
• Encourage parents, siblings and leaders to participate in the race Saturday Morning. 
• Purchase the 1st, 2nd and 3rd trophies for each den rank (5 total). 
  • (optional) Purchase eight smaller trophies for the following: Best Paint Job, Most Original Design, Best Workmanship, Most Unusual, Funniest, Best Fuel Economy (slow poke!), Most Aerodynamic, Best Of Show
• Secure volunteers to help run the race which includes two people for the inspection, one to retrieve cars at end of each race, one to operate the racing software, announcer and release cars for each race. 
• Secure volunteers for setting up the track and decorating the room prior to race. 
• Secure volunteers for taking down the track and cleaning the room after the race. 
• Coordinate with the council when the district and council races are. Provide this information to the top three winners in each den rank. 
• Assign substitutes to race in the district race if a winning scout cannot go to the race. 

Blue and Gold Chair
​This position helps celebrate scouting's anniversary. Specifically, the chair will:

• Plan and arrange the Blue and Gold Banquet (usually in February).
  • Usually a Dinner and Program.
• Invite community and chartered organization leaders.
• Publicize and promote pack participation in Scouting Anniversary Week activities.
• Be aware of BSA health and safety requirements, and see that they are implemented.
• Review all activities to ensure that unit leaders comply with BSA policies in the Guide to Safe Scouting.

Popcorn Kernel
The "Popcorn Kernel" supervises and ensures that every youth member has the opportunity to participate in Popcorn sales.

• Attend relavent training.
• Work with the den leaders to provide fundraising training for youth and families.
• Make recommendations on fundraising activities.
• Plan Popcorn fundraising events.
• Provide sufficient fundraising opportunities so that scouts can pay for their basic expenses.
• Work with the Treasurer in accounting for and reconciling sales.
• All activities and the profit allocation to the unit will be in compliance with BSA Policy.

Eagles Fundraising Coordinator
The Eagles Fundraising Coordinator supervises and ensures that every youth member has the opportunity to participate in the Eagles Hockey Fundraiser.

• Work with the Colorado Eagles staff to schedule one or more fundraising days.
• Coordinate with families to sign-up for the fundraising day.
• Take attendance at fundraiser.
• Make recommendations on fundraising activities.
• Provide sufficient fundraising opportunities so that scouts can pay for their basic expenses.
• Work with the Treasurer in accounting for and reconciling funds raised.
• All activities and the profit allocation to the unit will be in compliance with BSA Policy.

Camp Card Coordinator
The Camp Card Coordinator supervises and ensures that every youth member has the opportunity to participate in Camp Card sales.

• Attend relavent training.
• Work with the den leaders to provide fundraising training for youth and families.
• Make recommendations on fundraising activities.
• Plan Camp Card fundraising events.
• Provide sufficient fundraising opportunities so that scouts can pay for their basic expenses.
• Work with the Treasurer in accounting for and reconciling sales.
• All activities and the profit allocation to the unit will be in compliance with BSA Policy.

Investment in Character and Leadership Coordinator
The Investment in Character and Leadership Coordinator acts as the point person for the District and Council Investment in Character and Leadership program.

• Coordinate with families to determine how they will meet the investment.
• Coordinate with the Popcorn and Camp Card Coordinators to meet their goals.
• Conduct an ASK of families to contribute directly to the program.
• Provide sufficient fundraising opportunities so that scouts can pay for their basic expenses.
• Work with the Treasurer in accounting for and reconciling funds raised.

Training Chair
The unit training chair is appointed by the committee chairman to ensure training opportunities are available, maintain training records and materials, and is responsible for BSA Youth Protection training. The goal of the unit training chair is to have 100 percent of the adult leadership trained in their positions of responsibilities.

• Ensure pack leaders and committee members have opportunities for training.
• Encourages new leaders to attend ongoing training such as roundtable, outdoor training, youth protection, and Wood Badge.
• Maintain an inventory of up-to-date training materials, videotapes, and other training resources.
• Work with the district training team in scheduling Fast Start training for all new leaders and adult family members.
• Be responsible for BSA Youth Protection training within the unit.
• Track leader training awards and provide recommendations to Committee Chair when one has been earned.
• Report to the unit committee at each meeting.
• Submit updated trained leader reports to the district and council.

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Pack

Cubmaster
The Cubmaster's responsibilities are to:

• Conduct a pack program according to the policies of the BSA.
• Complete Cubmaster Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic Leader Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
• Plan and help carry out the Cub Scout program in the pack. This includes leading the monthly pack meeting, with the help of other leaders.
• Help the pack committee with a year-round recruitment plan for recruiting scouts into Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouting.
• Know about and use the appropriate and available literature, including Boys' Life and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout Program Helps (2009, 2010, & 2011), and the Webelos Leader Guide.
• See that the pack program, leaders, and Cub Scouts positively reflect the interests and objectives of the chartered organization and the BSA.
• Work with the pack committee on:

1. program ideas
2. selecting and recruiting adult leaders, and
3. establishing a budget plan.

• Guide and support den leaders. See that they receive the required training for their positions.
• Help organize Webelos dens and encourage graduation into a Boy Scout troop.
• Help establish and maintain good relationships with Boy Scout troops.
• Maintain good relationships with parents and guardians. Seek their support and include them in activities. Involve male relatives such as uncles and grandfathers so that Cub Scouts will have additional male role models.
• See 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. See the BSA Den Meeting Plans.
• Guide Cub Scouts in goodwill and conservation projects.
• See that the responsibilities specified for the assistant Cubmaster are carried out.
• Help the pack committee chair conduct the annual pack program planning conference and the monthly pack leaders' meetings.
• Work as a team with the pack committee chair to cultivate, educate, and motivate all pack leaders and parents or guardians in Cub Scouts.
• Take part in the charter review meeting and annual charter presentation ceremony.
• Request den chiefs for all dens and, after selection, see that they are trained. Recognize the den chiefs at pack meetings.
• Insure that dens are using the Denner program and conducting flag ceremonies (requried for rank advancement).
• Conduct an impressive graduation ceremony for Tiger Cubs.
• Meet with the unit commissioner, Webelos den leader, and Scoutmaster to establish plans for the Webelos Scouts' transition to Boy Scouting.
• Help 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.
• Conduct impressive Arrow of Light Award ceremonies.
• Encourage high advancement standards for all Cub Scouts.
• Help bring families together at joint activities for Webelos dens (or packs) and Boy Scout troops.
• Support the policies of the BSA.
• Encourage all leaders to meet the standards set in the Cub Scout Leader Awards.

Assistant Cubmaster
An assistant Cubmaster's responsibilities (as designated by the Cubmaster) are to:

• Help the Cubmaster as needed. Be ready to fill in for the Cubmaster, if necessary.
• Complete Cubmaster Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic Leader Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
• Participate in Pack Meetings.
• Supervise Den Chiefs and see that they are trained.
• Conduct 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.
• Work with neighborhood troops that supply den chiefs and into which Webelos Scouts may graduate.
• Help inform pack leaders of training opportunities and arrange for them to attend training sessions.
• Work with the Pack Committee to develop and promote an ongoing plan for recruiting new scouts.
• Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee on pack reregistration.
• Help with pack activities, such as dinners, derbies, bike safety workshops, service projects, etc.
• Work with the pack committee on outings to see that the pack and dens qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award.
• Participate in the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders' meetings.
• Promote the Religious Emblems program.
• Support the policies of the BSA.

Den Leaders
The Cub Scout den leader's responsibilities are to:

• Give leadership in carrying out the pack program in the den.
• Complete Cub Scout den leader Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic Leader Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
• Lead the den in its participation at Pack Meetings. Serve as den host or hostess for den family members at pack meetings.
• Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders.
• Help the Cubmaster (or assistant Cubmaster) and Pack Committee recruit new scouts throughout the year.
• Help train the Den Chief and guide him in working with Cub Scouts. See that they receive recognition for their efforts at den and pack meetings.
• Attend the monthly den chief planning meeting for den leaders, assistant den leaders, and den chiefs.
• With the assistant den leader, meet with the den chief and let him help plan den meetings and den activities; allow him to serve as den activities assistant.
• Provide meaningful jobs for the denner and assistant denner so that they can learn responsibility and gain satisfaction from their efforts.
• Use Boys' Life and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout Program Helps, the scouts' handbooks, and other Cub Scouting literature as sources for program ideas.
• Collect weekly den dues and turn them in to the pack treasurer at the monthly pack leaders' meetings. Keep accurate records of den dues and attendance.
• Maintain a friendly relationship with Cub Scouts; encourage them to earn advancement awards. Keep accurate advancement records and see that scouts receive recognition for their achievements.
• Stimulate the Cub Scouts' imaginations on the program theme for the month and help the den prepare its stunts and exhibits for the pack meeting.
• Promote the religious emblems program.
• Help the den and pack earn the National Summertime Pack Award.
• Help establish a close working relationship with the assistant den leader and den chief, functioning as a den leadership team.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship and open communication with den families. Use their talents to help enrich the den program. Hold den adults' meetings as often as needed to get acquainted with family members and strengthen den operation.
• Involve den fathers, uncles, and grandfathers in outings and other den activities so that boys will have additional male role models.
• See that a leader is available for all den meetings and activities. Call on the assistant den leader to fill in when necessary.
• Take part in the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders' meetings.
• Help set a good example for the scouts through behavior, attitude, and proper uniforming.
• Support the policies of the BSA.

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Unit Commissioner
A commissioner plays several roles, including friend, representative, unit "doctor," teacher, and counselor.

• The commissioner is a friend of the unit. Of all their roles, this one is the most important. It springs from the attitude, "I care, I am here to help,what can I do for you?" Caring is the ingredient that makes commissioner service successful. He or she is an advocate of unit needs. A commissioner who makes himself known and accepted now will be called on in future times of trouble.
• The commissioner is a representative. The average unit leader is totally occupied in working with kids. Some have little if any contact with the Boy Scouts of America other than a commissioner's visit to their meeting. To them, the commissioner may be the BSA. The commissioner helps represent the ideals, the principles, and the policies of the Scouting movement.
• The commissioner is a unit "doctor." In their role as "doctor," they know that prevention is better than a cure, so they try to see that their units make good "health practices" a way of life. When problems arise, and they will even in the best unit, they act quickly. They observe symptoms, diagnose the real ailment, prescribe a remedy, and follow up on the patient.
• The commissioner is a teacher. As a commissioner, they will have a wonderful opportunity to participate in the growth of unit leaders by sharing knowledge with them. They teach not just in an academic environment, but where it counts most—as an immediate response to a need to know. That is the best adult learning situation since the lesson is instantly reinforced by practical application of the new knowledge.
• The commissioner is a counselor. As a Scouting counselor, they will help units solve their own problems. Counseling is the best role when unit leaders don't recognize a problem and where solutions are not clear-cut. Everyone needs counseling from time to time, even experienced leaders.