Pack 97 Bylaws

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Pack Committees

Pack 97 supports a variety of committees. Parents are expected to participate in one or more committees to ensure effective event planning, to help build a cohesive Pack and to share the workload associated with providing your son a quality scouting experience. The Committee Chairman is responsible for coordinating the efforts of all committees.

Camping -We try to camp at least once a month during warm weather months. The camping committee will determine locations, plan menus, buy groceries, reserve locations as needed, plan camping activities and be responsible for the overall success of camping events. They will also inventory camping supplies and notify the Quartermaster of any items that need restocked.

Worship – Coordinate non-denominational worship services for camping events, open meetings and special events with prayer and assist dens and Cub Scouts in the achievement of various religion-based awards. This committee will also coordinate the Pack’s inclusion in Scout Sunday.

Banquets & Special Events - We generally have three banquets per year:  a Christmas dinner, pinewood derby, the Blue & Gold Banquet (to celebrate the anniversary of Scouting) and the end of the year, "bridging" or graduation ceremony. This committee will plan the agenda, meals and activities for each event.

Community Service - We want to teach our boys that they are an integral part of their community and this means giving their time and talents to make it a better place to work, play and live. The community service committee coordinates 2-3 community service       projects during the year. These may include such projects as collecting food goods for community food banks, grounds restoration for our chartering organization, etc.

Fund Raising - Cub Scout events are seldom free -camping, community service projects, awards, etc. all cost money beyond our weekly donations. Fund raising allows us to use Pack resources to earn money for activities. The fund raising committee plans 2-4 activities per year to earn funds for pack-related activities. Past fundraisers have included  BSA popcorn sales, diamond card sales, and other small fund raisers.

Communications - Coordinate the pack - wide communications for events, activities and special announcements as well as providing information about the Pack to the Church and community. This includes such items as recruitment flyers, monthly contributions to the Church newsletter, radio and newspaper advertisements and announcements, photography for events and activities, and any other communication needs designated by the Committee Chairman.

Parades - We regularly participate in one parade each year – The Indian Trail Christmas parade or  the Indian Trail 4th of July parade. This committee organizes parade registration, coordinates float construction, and any candy or flyers we might hand out during the parade.

Ad Hoc - Other committees may be formed as needed.

Official meetings - Committee meetings shall be considered official with one weeks public notice of intent to meet and with at least two people attending a meeting for any committee except for the Pack Leadership Committee.  The PLC shall be considered official with one weeks public notice of intent to meet and with 3 or more people in attendance.

All committees shall conduct business according to Roberts Rules of Order when necessary and shall carry business with a simple majority.  In the case of a tie, the committee chairperson shall break ties.