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By-Laws Pack 631, Larkspur, |
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(Last amended I. PACK
ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION A. Purpose It shall be the stated purpose of Cub Scout Pack
631 to: 1.
Provide a meaningful Cub Scout program for our
boys. 2.
Appropriately recognize their achievements. 3.
Foster a sense of belonging to the Cub Scout “family”. 4.
Promote a sense of self-discipline and self-pride. 5.
Instill a sense of patriotism and respect for the principles on
which our country was founded. 6.
Provide lots of good, clean fun. B. Charter Cub Scout Pack 631 is a member organization of the Boy Scouts of
America, chartered by Larkspur Elementary School, Larkspur, CO 80118,
Ms. Jill Donnelly - Principal / contact, phone (303)681-4920. C. Pack Committee The Pack Committee will determine and regulate the Pack program,
and in doing so, will abide by all policies of the Boy Scouts of America
(BSA). The Pack Committee shall consist of the Chartered Organization
Representative, the Pack Committee Chairman, and Committee members, who are
adult volunteers and who will be registered Leaders with BSA. The
Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster(s) and Den Leaders will also be voting members
of the Committee. A list of the officers of the Pack Committee and
their duties will be published each year. The Pack Committee will meet regularly as determined by the
Committee Chairperson. All Leaders should attend, and parents are also
welcome. Planning Pack events, deciding on expenditures, discussing
suggestions, ideas, and problems will be covered during Committee
meetings. Voting privileges will be restricted to Committee
members. Committee members will be allocated one vote, regardless of
how many positions within the Pack the member holds. Pack policies and guidelines will be published, along with the
Leadership roster and annual calendar. Any change in Pack 631 By-Laws
requires a quorum which consists of one more than ½ of the registered
Committee members. Scheduling, expenditures, and other business of the
Pack Committee shall be approved by one more than ½ of voting members in
attendance. D. Leaders and parents Leaders should be parents or guardians of a boy in the
Pack. All registered adult Leaders of the Pack will be trained at the
earliest convenience. References listed on applications will be checked
before Leaders shall be accepted. Parents or designated guardians are required to accompany their
Scout to any Pack function. Volunteer Leaders are responsible for
running the program. Parents are responsible for the behavior of their
children at Pack events. If siblings are disruptive, parents should
arrange for child-care so that everyone can enjoy the events and award
ceremonies. Consumption or possession of alcohol or illegal drugs is strictly
prohibited at all Scouting events of Pack 631 Being intoxicated from
the use or consumption of alcohol or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited at
all Scouting events of Pack 631. Offenders will be asked to leave the
Scouting event immediately. Adult smoking is not permitted in the view or presence of the
Scouts at any Scouting event of Pack 631. E. Pack Structure The Pack consists of boys registered with the Boy Scouts of
America as Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts or Webelos Scouts, and their parents or
guardians, and registered adult volunteer Leaders. The Pack is divided into Dens, which consist of at least 2
Leaders and up to 9 boys. Larger Dens may be formed at the discretion
of the Pack Committee and the affected Den Leaders. Dens will be formed
by grade level in accordance with BSA guidelines as follows: 1.
1st Grade - Tigers 2.
2nd Grade - Wolves 3.
3rd Grade - Bears 4.
4th Grade - 1st Year (“Junior”)
Webelos 5.
5th Grade - 2nd Year (“Senior”)
Webelos Cub Scout Pack 631 will hold one Pack Meeting each month, during
the months of September through May, as determined and scheduled by the Pack
Committee. Schedules will be distributed well in advance of meetings. The Pack will hold a “join” night in August, prior to each
regular season (September - May). At this time boys will be placed in Dens
that have openings, or new Dens will be formed if adult volunteers are found
for Leadership. New Tiger Dens will also be formed at this time. A boy may join or transfer into the Pack at any time during the
year; however, Leaders will not be responsible for missed achievements.
With the approval of a Den Leader, a new boy may visit a Den and the Pack
meeting for one month. After approval by the Committee, the Committee
and Den Leaders will place the boy in a Den when an opening occurs. F. Den Meetings Tiger Cubs is an introduction to Scouting for first
graders. Tiger Dens operate on a basis of shared adult / parent
Leadership. Each Scout joins Tigers with an adult partner, and takes a
turn providing Leadership for the group gathering (Den meeting) based on a
“Big Idea” of the month, or other Pack theme. Tiger Cubs meet at least
2 times per month and are fully involved in the Pack program. Wolf, Bear and Webelos Dens meet at least 3 hours per month
September through May, and generally do not hold a Den meeting the week of a
Pack meeting. Dates and times of the meetings will be determined by the
respective Leaders, and parents will be advised well in advance of the
scheduled meetings. G. Advancement Den Leaders will determine whether a Cub Scout is qualified for
advancement. The Den Leader will then make their recommendation to the
Awards Chairman. Advancement in rank will be conducted at the next
regularly scheduled advancement ceremony by the Cubmaster or Assistant Cubmaster(s).
Parents or designated guardians must be present at the Pack meeting in order
for their boy to receive his rank advancement award. Each Scout must be
wearing his complete uniform, or designated special attire, to receive all
awards. H. Uniforms A complete uniform is required for most Pack activities.
The uniform consists of a clean Cub Scout shirt, official neckerchief with
acceptable tie slide, dark solid color pants without holes (blue jeans and
shorts acceptable), belt and properly placed insignia patches.
The Cub Scout hat is optional, but no other hat may be worn with the
uniform. Brag vests may be worn to display activity patches and awards
that do not go on the uniform shirt. The uniform is worn for all
Scout-sponsored activities and may not be worn for activities not sponsored
by the Cub Scouting organization. Cub Scouts and adult Leaders should
take pride in wearing full uniforms, and maintain them properly. I. Special Care For the safety and protection of all members of the Pack, any physical,
mental or emotional handicaps or other special conditions must be reported to
the adult Leaders. Written instructions regarding special care or
medication should be included. For these purposes, and to prevent any
insurance problems, a health form and emergency contact information will be
provided by the parents to the Den Leader(s) and Pack Committee. II. PACK
FINANCES A. Structure Pack 631 is a tax exempt organization as filed with the
IRS. The Pack Committee will ensure that accurate income and expense
records are kept, and that the Pack maintains a healthy financial balance. 1.) Each year, according to IRS requirements, the Pack will
file appropriate documentation with the government. To support this
record keeping, all Leaders will submit receipts and/or expense statements to
account for funds collected and spent on behalf of Pack 631. 2.) Should Pack 631 cease to exist, any assets become the
property of Boy Scouts of America. 3.) The Treasurer will maintain a checking account with a
local FDIC insured bank. The Treasurer, Cubmaster and Committee
Chairperson will be authorized to sign checks for the account. No
authorized signer will endorse checks to themselves or any family member. 4.) The Pack will also keep a balance at the Denver Area
Scout Shop and the Committee will approve charges to this account. The
Advancement Chairperson will have a card to use the Scout Shop account. 5.) Additional funds may also be deposited into interest
bearing accounts, in an FDIC insured Bank, at the discretion of the
Committee. B. Pack Funds The Pack funds will be administered by the Treasurer, as directed
by the Pack Committee, according to its annual budget. A financial
status report is to be presented by the Treasurer at the monthly Pack
Committee meetings. 1.) The Committee will approve a general budget. 2.) No Leader, nor volunteer, shall be paid nor receive
remuneration for their time. Reimbursement for pre-approved expenses
incurred for Pack activities will be paid when receipts are provided.
Any non-approved expenditures will be considered a donation to the Pack. C. Den Funds At the reversible discretion of the Committee, based on the
current financial health of the Pack, the Pack will normally pay a “per month
/ per Scout allowance” to each Den during the year. This will allow the
Dens to pay for the following items: * All Den level activities
* All Den level crafts, field trips, food and other miscellaneous items
* Photocopies for Den level activities as needed The Committee may approve additional funds for special Den
programs. Each Den Leader will submit an annual report to the
Pack Committee, due no later than the May Pack Meeting, detailing how all
funds have been spent at the Den Level throughout the year. D. Participation Pack 631 operates with a system that allows every Scout to
participate at very little out-of-pocket cost to the Scouting family if the
Scout participates in the Pack’s annual fundraiser and meets the established
objective; thereby self-funding his participation. Families / Scouts choosing to not participate in the fundraiser,
or not meeting the established objective, will be asked to pay the difference
between the established net cost per Scout and the actual net amount
generated toward the Pack fundraiser.
E. Pack Income Guidelines In addition to Pack fundraiser(s), Pack income may also include
other sources and other fees as approved by the Committee from time to
time. All income will be used for the purpose of providing programs for
the Cub Scouts of Pack 631. 1.) Inability to meet financial requirements by a Cub Scout
family will be addressed on an individual basis by the Pack Committee. 2.) Cub Scout Pack 631 will not engage in any fundraising
activities for any cause other than for the Pack itself, the Denver Area
Council, or the Boy Scouts of America. 3.) Fundraising is of utmost importance in offering a
quality program and in keeping Pack participation fees down. Families
will be expected to support the Pack’s fundraising projects under the
guidelines set forth by the Committee. 4.) Den Leaders may request additional fees from their Den
participants for specific activities such as field trips, cooking projects or
craft materials. F. Budget The Pack 631 budget includes many costs for conducting an entire
year of fun-filled Scouting, in compliance with the requirements for a
Quality Unit, as established by the Boy Scouts of America - Denver Area
Council. Costs includel uniforms, patches & awards for
Scouts, registration to the BSA, subscription to Boy’s Life Magazine
and appropriate recognition for Leaders and volunteers. The costs NOT
included in this budget are for Adult Scout Leader uniforms (approx. $45.00 -
which is tax deductible) and summer camps. Details of the current Pack 631 budget are always available to
any Leader or parent in the Pack. Detailed copies of the budget may be
requested at any time by contacting the Pack 631 Committee Chairman or
Treasurer. III.
PACK CONDUCT Click here for
the complete Pack Conduct Statement A. The Pack 631 Code of Conduct = 1.) Always be on time 2.) Always wear your uniform with pride. 3.) Always behave and follow instructions. 4.) Always DO YOUR BEST. B.
Discipline Discipline at Den meetings will be at the discretion of the Den
Leader, in accordance with the following guidelines: 1.) Failure to obey a rule will result in a warning on the
first offense. 2.) The Cub Scout will be removed from the rest of the
group after a second offense and placed in time out. 3.) After a third offense, the parents may be called to
pick up the child. Den Leaders have the right to exclude from their Den any Cub
Scout who, in their opinion, is too disruptive or disorderly. The Scout’s
name will be turned over to the Committee for further action. In
extreme cases, and with the knowledge of the Denver Area Council, a boy may
be dismissed from the Pack for misconduct. Den Leaders shall have the option of excluding any Cub Scout from
field trips and other such Den activities for habitual tardiness or absence
from Den meetings. Boys absent 3 consecutive times without prior
arrangements may be dismissed from the Pack. An appeal may be made in
writing to the Pack Committee for reinstatement to the Pack. It is the duty of any uniformed adult Leader of Cub Scout Pack
631 to assist in maintaining order with the Cub Scouts during any official
Pack function. IV.
Adult Leader Training Cub Scout Pack 631 will pay for training for each registered
adult Leader. In the event a Leader is registered to attend a training
event, and is unable, or fails to attend training, that Leader will be
required to reimburse the Pack for all costs paid by the Pack toward the
missed training. It is expected that all registered Leaders attend the
following training events: * All registered adult Leaders are expected to view
the Fast Start Training tape and attend Youth Protection Training. * All Den Leaders are expected to view the Fast
Start Training tape, attend Cub Scout Leader Basic Training and Youth
Protection Training. Den Leaders are also expected to participate in a
rotating schedule (established by the Committee) to attend the monthly
Arapahoe District Roundtable Training. No Den Leader will be asked to
attend more than one (1) Roundtable meeting during any one (1) Scouting year
(September - May). * All Webelos Den Leaders are expected to view the
Fast Start Training tape, attend Cub Scout Leader Basic Training, Youth
Protection Training, Webelos Leader Outdoor Training and Cub Scout PowWow. * The Cubmaster and Assistant Cubmaster(s) are
expected to view the Fast Start Training tape, attend Cub Scout Leader Basic
Training, Youth Protection Training, Webelos Leader Outdoor Training and Cub
Scout PowWow. * ALL REGISTERED ADULT LEADERS AND OTHER PARENTS OF THE
PACK are strongly encouraged to attend the monthly Arapahoe District
Roundtable Training and annual Cub Scout PowWow. * The Pack Committee may also vote to fund part, or all, of the
cost of other adult Leader training programs offered by the Arapahoe District
or Denver Area Council, for registered adult Leaders of the Pack. |
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