About Pack 176

The Pack Committee is made up of volunteer adults as needed for the Pack to operate. The committee meets once a month or more often if needed and is led by a Committee Chair. The committee recruit’s leaders, performs record keeping, manages pack finances, order awards, maintains pack equipment,  helps train volunteer leadership, and helps to recognize our volunteers. You can see our current pack committee here

The Pack is sponsored by a Chartered Organization, Pack 176 is chartered by The Bay Lane Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (BLE PTO). The Chartered Organization approves leadership  selections, helps secure a meeting place, keeps the pack within the sponsor’s and Scouts  BSA/Scouting America guidelines and policies. The Chartered Organization Representative is the liaison between our pack and our sponsor.

The Pack is divided into small groups called Dens, who meet one or twice a month under the direction  of adults called Den Leaders. The Den Leaders are trained parent volunteers who plan the meetings  and guide the Den in completing their achievements and advancements. The Den allows the Scouts to  engage with fellow youth of the same age and complete activities that would be difficult in a larger  group. The Den is where the majority of the Scouting experience occurs. 

Den meetings are planned and run by the Den Leader and Assistant Den Leader with the help of other  parent and sometimes youth volunteers. The meetings may include the following: games, songs, crafts,  skills practice, ceremonies and outdoor activities. Most meetings center around Scout advancement  requirements. 

Lion and Tiger parents are required to attend every meeting and event with their Scout. Wolf, Bear, Webelo and Arrow of Light typically require additional assistance without the requirement to stay at the  meeting, but most parents do. Please remember it is the parent/guardian responsibility to support the  Scout along their journey and assist when needed to ensure completion of advancement requirements.  

The Pack only continues to survive and thrive through parent leadership and volunteerism. The best donation you can give is your time!

There are different ways to donate to the Pack:

• Become a Leader

  • Leaders are the life blood of Cub Scouts. You can find a list of pack positions here. If you are interested in any of the positions listed or wish to join the ranks of leadership (and earn the coveted "tan shirt" please contact us at cubmaster@muskegopack176.org.

• Be a Parent Volunteer

  • Parents don't have to wear a uniform to help. Parent Coordinators  and Volunteers are needed for major events (like Pine Wood Derby or Winter Camp), during Pack Events, during Fundraising season, and "at large" throughout the scouting year to help us earn awards, ranks, and learn. You can fill out the "Family Talent Survey" to share your interest and special skills. If you have questions please contact cubmaster@muskegopack176.org

• Donate

  • The Pack finances all events, space rentals, awards, meals, and purchases via fundraising; primarily the Popcorn, Wreath, and Kringle sales at the beginning of the school year. We also can accept donations throughout the year, either monetarily or material. 

  • Material donations could range from donuts during the Rain Gutter Regatta to storage space for our trailer

  • If you have questions about fundraising, how you can help, or a donation please contact fundraising@muskegopack176.org 

Check out the How to Help page for more details and links

Annual membership fees are required by the National Office for Scouting America. The Potawatomi Council covers local council costs. Annual Fundraising helps cover the cost for Pack 176 registration fees. As of 2024, there is no annual Pack 176 fee. For a break down of the Fees and what they go to please see the Membership Fee Details