Formal Positions

When the average person thinks of the positions that are required to run a Cub Scout pack, they think of Cubmasters, and Den Leaders, and their kind.  But there are many more that are required to run a good pack.  In fact, a Cub Scout pack is actually run by its Committee, and the positions sort of behind the scenes are just as important as the more visible ones.  Here are the positions typically staffed in the 565.  (You can find thorough job descriptions in BSA materials, as well as at the Virtual Cub Scout Leader site listed on our links page; these are the short version.)

Committee Chair The administrative leader of the pack.  This person organizes the 'business' end of the pack, delegates for the committee, and works with the scout leaders to execute the overall program.
Advancement Keeps track of scout advancement, and procures related supplies and awards.
Membership Handles membership related paperwork and sees to recruiting and maintaining pack strength.
Outings Researches and organizes the other-than-pack-show events done by the pack.
Treasurer Manages the money and reports financial status to the committee.
Cubmaster Runs the pack shows, leads at pack functions, helps other leaders with the program.
Asst. Cubmaster Helps the Cubmaster with pack functions.
Den Leaders and Asst. Den Leaders The heart of the program.  Leads and guides the boys in their progression through scouting.

The folks that fill these roles are officially registered with the BSA, wear the uniform, take general training, and train for their specific positions according to BSA guidelines.  Almost always the people that volunteer for these roles are parents of scouts, people that feel a need or desire to help both their boys and other boys to learn how to be good men.  But there are many other positions that need to be filled for shorter periods of time during the year.  These are areas in which it helps immensely for parents to volunteer some of their time, not just because its a good thing to do for the soul, but because it allows the full-time leaders to concentrate more fully on their immediate roles.

 
Short-Term Positions
Popcorn Kernel and Sales Coordinate the sale and distribution of popcorn for the pack in the fall of the year.  This is how the pack gets its operating money.
Scouting For Food  A handful of folks are needed to coordinate advertisement and collection of food for the needy.  The pack does the work but needs help organizing  An extremely important Scout activity, the embodiment of community service. 
Blue and Gold Dinner Organize the venerable yearly family dinner at which the efforts of the boys and their families are recognized.
Pinewood Derby A handful of folks need to help shuffle the cars back and forth during the heat races. 
Camping Coordinator Gather information and coordinate between pack and families the various camping events during the year.
Summer Picnic Help plan and coordinate the summer picnic usually held in June.

Here is where parents can make a huge difference to the pack while not committing to a more demanding formal position.  Without the participation of each family, even if only in a small way, the program fails.  When you volunteer to help in these areas, every success of the pack is part of your making, every stride the boys make is a result of your helping hand.  Yes, there is time and effort involved, but there is no more noble and rewarding task in life than helping our boys grow.  We grow with them.