Pack Committee

Every Pack has a Pack committee, which consists of volunteer Adult Leaders who hold various positions.  In addition to ensuring that there is a solid Pack program each year, there are many administrative tasks that must be done to make a well functioning Pack.  That's where the Pack Committee steps in. The Pack 3036 Pack Committee is comprised of the following roles:

Chartered Organization Representative: Darien Lions Club - John Pearson

Serves as liaison and representative between the Pack, District and Council. Assists in re-chartering. Identifies and promotes the use of council and district resources.  The Chartered Organizational Representative is our formal contact with the Chartered Organization.  The chartered organization “owns” the Pack and it is the intent of the structure that the following positions are an administrative arm of the chartered organization.  The Chartered Organization Representative is a voting member of the local BSA Council and District committees. As such, they represent the Pack on these committees.  For more information about the Darien Lions Club click here.

Pack Committee Chairperson:  Sean Kelley 

Guiding the Pack’s business and running the monthly planning meetings, the Committee Chairperson also approves bills for payment and the budget for the Pack.  Works with the Cubmaster and Chartered Organization Representative to ensure that the responsibilities of the Pack Committee are being met.  Finds Pack meeting place, sets policies in accordance with Scouting and chartered organization, assists with charter renewal, provides encouragement to leaders, and is responsible for background checks of leaders.  Organize, plan, and budget for a quality year of scouting. Maintains an up to date roster for the pack.  Processes annual re-chartering forms.

Cubmaster: Chris Mezzo 

The Cubmaster conducts Pack meetings and plans the Pack program throughout the scout year.  Works with the Pack Committee Chair to recruit adult leaders.  Guides and supports other adult leaders.  Makes sure Dens are functioning well.  Helps to organize Dens and encourage graduation into Boy Scouts.  Establishes and maintains good relations with Scout and Charter Organization leadership. Conducts induction and advancement ceremonies.  Provides coaching to other leaders and promotes training of adult leaders.  Establishes and maintains good relationships with local Boy Scout Troops.  Organize, plan, and budget for a quality year of scouting. Maintains an up to date roster for the pack.

Assistant Cubmaster:  Ben Morgridge 

Assist the Cubmaster in his job. Be prepared to assume the job of Cubmaster in an emergency. Supervise Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders. Works with Pack committee on recruiting and new scout registration. 

Den Leaders: 

 Lion - Sean Kelley

 Tiger - AJ Leato

 Wolf - Adam Hofbauer & Megan Hofbauer

 Bear - Chris Mezzo & Steve Watling

 Webelos I - Cindy Davis, Annie Diver & Amy Arialis

 Webelos II (AOL) - Tracy Thomson & Cindy Rackow 

A Big Job! Organize den program for year in alignment with the Pack Program, which will be following the Program Helps Guide.  Attend Monthly Committee Meeting. Establish program of regular recognition. Track achievements and report to Awards Chair. Coach and train Den Chief. Encourage participation of den parents. Assist and coach den parents and other adult leaders. Lead den in participation in pack meetings. Lead by example.

Pack Treasurer:  Thomas Talbert 

Keeps the financial records.  Establishes a Pack budget and maintains Pack bank account.  Arranges signature authority.  Collects dues.  Reports periodically on Pack’s financial condition.  Provides and keeps records for petty cash.  Prepares registration report and secures fees.

Awards Chairperson:  Kim Blachuciak

Tracking awards.  Understand Cub Scout awards and advancement plans. Plan and conduct induction and awards ceremonies. Promotes den activities and record keeping, encouraging awards, the Awards Chair also orders badges and insignia from local council service center using Awards Report.

Activities Coordinator:  Steve Watling
Encourage participation in Pack events. Identify and promote community service projects. Publicize and promote pack activities inside and outside of the Pack. Promote and communicate district council activities to pack. Cub Master is responsible at the events. See below for examples of some recent Pack activities. New events occur each year!

• Coast Guard Tour

• Pinewood Derby

• Blue and Gold Dinner

• Annual Pack Campout

• Summer Camp

• Annual Fishing Derby

• Winter Hike

• July 4th Float & Parade

• Museum Overnight

• Food Drives

• Brookfield Zoo Tree Decorating

• Lions Club Pancake Breakfast

• Swimming 

• Webelos Winter Overnight Outing

New Member Coordinator: Jennifer Talbert
Promote Cub Scouting at roundup (recruiting) events and other recruiting activities to recruit new Scouts to the Pack.  Guide the joining and welcoming process for youth and their families. Help youth and adults to greet newcomers warmly and to establish friendly, enjoyable relationships so that new members form a strong sense of belonging.  Handle introduction to Dens and Den Leaders for all new members.

Popcorn Kernel:  Wojtek Gryzewski

Popcorn Chair Sales Person needs a few stars by his or her name, as this individual is the organizer for the annual Popcorn fundraising event.  The Popcorn Chair Sales person manages the event and communicates the program to leaders, parents, and Cub Scouts.  The Popcorn Chair Sales person establishes prizes and deadlines, distributes forms, orders and distributes popcorn, and reports results back to the Pack.  As our only fundraising event, enough can’t be said about what the Chair does for the Pack with this position.

Webmaster:  Steve Watling
Creates and maintains a Pack 3036 website.

All Cub Scout Leaders must fill-out an Adult Leader Application.

All Cub Scout Leaders are asked to take appropriate Online Training Course(s).

All Cub Scout Leaders must take the online Youth Protection Training.