Equipment Coordinator  

The unit equipment coordinator is appointed by the committee chairman to be responsible for pack equipment via inventory, storage, and maintenance of unit equipment. Work with Cubmaster, Committee Chair, and event coordinators to understand equipment/material needs. Year-round commitment.

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 Public Relations Chair

The unit public relations chair is appointed by the committee chairman to be the primary communicator for the unit to the public. Provides news and announcements about the unit to newspapers, bulletins of sponsors, works with Webmaster/Facebook Administrator, etc. Promotes and stimulates service projects, Scouting Anniversary Week, Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath, and family participation in unit events. Promotes new membership and lets people in the neighborhood know that Scouting is available. Assist in identifying a Pack Paparazzi to take photos of activities and works with the Webmaster and Newsletter Editor as well. Year-round commitment

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Webmaster 

Build and maintain the pack website that also includes a member only section to be a repository for pictures, program notes, and other pack documentation. May recruit team of people to manage site. Year-round commitment.

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 Newsletter Editor

Build and maintain a pack newsletter of past and future events that can be shared with the pack families on a regular basis. The newsletter editor works closely with the Public Relations Chair, Webmaster, and the Pack Paparazzi as well. Year-round commitment.

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 Pack Paparazzi

The unit paparazzi is someone(s) who likes to take pictures! This person wants to capture every moment of the Pack and the Scouts to share with others.  This person works closely with the Public Relations Chair, Webmaster, and Newsletter Editor to showcase the great things that we do. Intermittent commitment based on assigned event(s).

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Fundraising Team

The Unit Fundraising Team oversees various fundraising opportunities for the pack and works directly with the Pack Treasurer to collect all monies. The team assigns a lead for each fundraiser, including, but not limited to concessions, meat sticks, flower bulbs, camp cards, and Popcorn Kernal to oversee annual popcorn fundraiser. Provides scouts and parents with the necessary materials and information, schedules show-n-sale dates, coordinate product distribution and prize distribution, if applicable. Time commitment varies by fundraiser. Popcorn sales runs from Sept-Nov.

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 Community Service Chair (Service Projects)

The Community Service Chair is appointed by the committee chairman to help the pack find, organize, and run at least two community service events during the school year that helps teach the scouts about giving back. A big part of scouting is providing community service. Scouting for Food is an event that we do each February. The coordinator works with district committee to ensure no overlapping of coverage by units. Order bags and create canvassing teams for bag distribution and pickup. Coordinate participation in collecting food from Harps grocery store as well. February commitment (2 weekends) plus preparation in January.

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Volunteer Coordinator

This person works with the committee and pack leadership to identify opportunities and find volunteers to meet those needs. This could include providing finger foods at a pack party, bringing meal items for a potluck, needing assistance for an event, etc. Limited time commitment based on needs.

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 Outdoor Activities Coordinator

The outdoor activities coordinator is appointed by the committee chairman to ensure a monthly outdoor program. This person will work provide outdoor opportunities to the pack committee, coordinate travel, develop activities, and reenforcing the 6 Cub Scout Essentials at every event. Outdoor activities may include camping, hiking, or other events. District camping opportunities include Cub Adventure (Sept-Oct), Family Camp (Apr-May), and Twilight Camp (June). Pack camping requires a BALOO trained person so it this person is encouraged to attend the training. Limited Time Commitment based on selected outings.

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Parade Team

This team is responsible to identify community parade opportunities (e.g. Veteran’s Day, Christmas, etc.) and work with the pack committee to ensure involvement and representation. Parent volunteers are critical for this team, especially if they decide to have a float in the parade. The team is responsible for ensuring use of vehicles (truck/trailer), decorating the float (based on theme), and coordinating with the city to register for the event(s) as needed.

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Pinewood Derby Team (Jan-Mar)

The Pinewood Derby chair is appointed by the committee chairman to work with other parent volunteers to provide a fun derby race for both scouts and their families. The derby team is responsible to order the kits for the scouts, schedule workshops for those unable to work on their cars at home, encourage family/sibling/parent participation, ensure families are aware of all rules for both scout and outlaw (non-scout) divisions, and coordinate the purchasing of trophies and awards. The derby team runs the event which includes car impound, setting up the track, load software on a laptop ahead of time and run the software during the race, identify an MC for the event, and to provide awards for winners. The team also coordinates with district/council to ensure the pack race is completed prior to the district level race. This team will work closely with the Public Relations team, webmaster, newsletter, and paparazzi as well. Limited time commitment.

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 Blue & Gold Banquet Coordinator (Feb)

The Blue & Gold banquet is the celebration of Scouting and is typically held in February. The event can be as elaborate as a catered meal or as small as an ice cream social. The banquet coordinator provides suggested plan for banquet and identifies parent volunteers that can assist with the planning and putting the event on. This team also works with the Cubmaster and pack committee on any special award recognition.

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 Parent/Scout Cake Bake Coordinator (Feb)

The parent/scout cake bake is always a fun event for the scouts. Just as the name suggests, the scouts work with a parent to make and decorate a cake. They then present for judging. The pack can either auction the cakes off or use them as dessert for a special event like the Blue & Gold banquet. The coordinator is responsible to provide define the rules and share with the pack families and make the event fun.

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 Crossover/Graduation Ceremony (May)

This team is responsible to coordinate the annual Crossover/Graduation celebration in May and/or at the Blue & Gold Banquet for AOL scouts crossing over to a Scouts BSA unit. The event can be held outdoors, special venue, or at the normal meeting location. The crossover bridge us used to provide pizzaz to the ceremony and represent the scouts moving from one den and crossing over to the next. The pack typically provides the next rank’s neckerchief as it is part of the celebration to remove one rank neckerchief and place the next one on after they cross over.

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 Holiday Scout House Coordinator (Dec)

This person works with families to have scouts create their own gingerbread style house using pop tarts. The Scouts love this event because they get to show off their creativity! The coordinator is responsible to provide the information/rules to families and coordinate judging and award(s).

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Scout Night at the AR Naturals (Spring/Fall)

This person coordinates the pack involvement with the Arkansas Naturals Baseball team (usually in August and April) to participate in their Scout Night events. The event includes admission to the ballpark to watch the game and then allows for scout families to camp on the field after the game.

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 Pumpkin Patch Trip (Sept)

This person coordinates the trip to the McKenna Farms near Branson, MO in September to attend their pumpkin patch event to arrange special activities, meals, transportation, etc.

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 Trunk or Treat Coordinator (Oct)

This person is responsible to identify the date and details of the city Truck or Treat event, develop a way to participate, and share with the pack families.

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 Big Air Trampoline Park (Jan)

This person coordinates the field trip to Big Air Trampoline Park in Branson, MO in January to provides information, travel arrangements, etc. to the pack families as needed.

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 Webelos Woods Campout (Mar)

This person works with Webelos and Arrow of Light dens to ensure interest and participation in the annual Webelos Woods campout. This event is put on by the Ozark District and usually held the 3rd week of March. The scouts will need to camp and cook as patrols while there.

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 Summertime Activities (June-Aug)

This person works with the District Program Committee to provide summer activities to the pack. This allows an opportunity for scouts to earn their Summertime Activity Award.

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 Police/Fire/EMT Visit (TBD)

This person coordinates a time for the police, fire, and/or EMT to visit the pack or a time for the pack to visit them.

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