Membership Chair
Membership Chair
Section titled “Membership Chair”Role Summary
Section titled “Role Summary”The Membership Chair ensures the pack grows and retains its membership. This means running recruitment events, welcoming new families, following up with families who have dropped out, and working with the Cubmaster and committee on a year-round membership plan. The Membership Chair also oversees the pack’s public relations, social media, and apparel functions.
Requirements
Section titled “Requirements”- Age: 21 years or older
- Registration: Registered adult leader of BSA; current with YPT
- Selection: Selected by the Committee Chair
- Required Training:
- Youth Protection Training (YPT) — renew every 2 years
- Pack Committee Challenge (online at my.Scouting.org)
- Access: No bank account access
Core Responsibilities
Section titled “Core Responsibilities”Recruitment:
- Along with the Cubmaster and committee, develop and carry out a plan for year-round membership growth
- Conduct annual census of youth in the charter organization for systematic recruitment
- Lead annual recruitment events (school-night sign-ups in September)
- Coordinate with the Public Relations Coordinator for social media and flier promotion
- Follow up on Cub Scout dropouts to help return them to full, active membership
New Family Welcome:
- Serve as welcoming ambassador for the pack
- Prepare and present to new family orientation meeting: overview of Cub Scouts, introduction to the pack, how to use the website
- Ensure new families are connected to their den leader promptly
Charter Renewal Support:
- Plan, coordinate, and assist with the annual charter renewal process
- Arrange for the annual membership inventory and uniform inspection
- Help the Cubmaster and Charter Org Rep plan the charter presentation
Coordinator Positions
Section titled “Coordinator Positions”The Membership Chair oversees these coordinator positions:
| Position | Guide |
|---|---|
| Member Recruitment Coordinator | member-recruitment-coordinator/ |
| Member Onboarding Coordinator | member-onboarding-coordinator/ |
| Member Experience Coordinator | member-experience-coordinator/ |
| Apparel Coordinator | apparel-coordinator/ |
| Public Relations Coordinator | public-relations-coordinator/ |
Reports To / Works With
Section titled “Reports To / Works With”| Relationship | Role |
|---|---|
| Reports to | Committee Chair |
| Partners with | Cubmaster |
| Coordinates | Coordinator positions listed above |
| Supports | Den Leaders (new Scout placement) |
Key Resources
Section titled “Key Resources”| Resource |
|---|
| Cub Scout Recruitment |
| Pack Communications Management |
Key Tasks
Section titled “Key Tasks”| Task | Category |
|---|---|
| Community Activities Fair | Recruitment |
| Facebook Event Posting | Administrative |
| National Night Out Recruitment Booth | Recruitment |
| New Family Orientation Meeting | Recruitment |
| New Family Retention Check-In | Recruitment |
| New Scout Mid-Year Onboarding | Recruitment |
| Next-Year Lion Den Recruitment | Recruitment |
| Recruitment Materials Preparation | Recruitment |
| End-of-Year Retention Outreach | Recruitment |
| School-Night Recruitment Event | Recruitment |
Supports
Section titled “Supports”| Task | Category |
|---|---|
| Committee Meeting | Administrative |
| Parent Annual Skills & Program Survey | Administrative |
Key Events
Section titled “Key Events”| Event |
|---|
| Community Activities Fair |
| National Night Out |
| New Family Orientation |
| School-Night Recruitment Event |