About Us

Our pack participates in many events throughout the year, like the Pinewood Derby.

All youth in our pack are part of a den, a small group of Cub Scouts in the same grade level. Our dens typically meet once or twice a month, although some may meet more often.

The Lion (Kindergarten) and Tiger (First Grade) Dens: 

• Cub Scouts in kindergarten and first grade join with an adult partner, usually the parent or guardian. 

• An adult serves as the den leader (usually one of the parents) and coordinates the meetings. 

• Lion and Tiger dens typically meet once or twice a month. 

• At den meetings, Lions and Tigers work on adventures that are found in their handbooks. 

• They also attend the pack meeting with their families.

The Wolf (Second Grade) and Bear (Third Grade) Dens: 

• Children this age are becoming more independent, and activities are designed to meet their developmental needs. 

• Each  Wolf (second grade) or Bear (third grade) den includes the Cub Scouts, a den leader, an assistant den leader (usually parents of some of the den members), and often a den chief (an older Scout who helps the den leader). 

• They typically meet twice a month at a regularly scheduled time and place, and they also attend the pack meeting with their families.

• At den meetings, Wolves and Bears work on adventures that are found in their handbooks. 

The Webelos (Fourth Grade) and Arrow of Light (Fifth Grade) Dens: 

• These dens are much like the Wolf and Bear dens. 

• However, there is more emphasis on learning to take leadership roles and preparing to join a Scout troop.

Our pack and dens are run entirely by volunteers.

Every Cub Scout parent or guardian is invited to become a member of the pack committee. Pack committee members perform administrative functions of the pack. The committee meets monthly, generally in the evening on the first Sunday of the month.

2025-26 Pack Committee

• Committee chair: Derrick Silvestri

  • Presides at all pack committee meetings. 

  • Helps recruit adult leaders and attends the monthly pack meeting and pack committee meeting.

• Treasurer: Kevin Jenner

  • Keeps all financial records for the pack, including the pack bank account, and gives a monthly financial report to the pack committee. 

  • Attends the monthly pack meeting and pack committee meeting

• Committee Members at Large: Chris Roelike & Nick Shuerman

  • Contributes to making informed decisions on expenditures, programmatic initiatives, and other activities.

  • Attends the monthly pack meeting and pack committee meeting

• Advancement chair: OPEN

  • Maintains advancement records for the pack. 

  • Orders and obtains all badges and insignia. 

  • Attends the monthly pack meeting and pack committee meeting.

• Popcorn Kernel: Christie Duininck

  • Manages our annual fundraiser.

  • Leads the popcorn committee in the planning, coordination, ordering, and distribution of popcorn. 

  • Popcorn Committee: Christina Florek, Danielle Loch, Tanya Hanson, and Kari Rohling

• Unit Commissioner: George Reisdorf

  • Support our unit leaders in developing a safe, welcoming environment and delivering Scouting’s programs effectively. 

  • Attends monthly pack committee meetings, developing relationships with unit leaders and supporting decision-making, programming, and other activities.

• Pack Events Coordinator:  OPEN  

  • Take a lead role in planning pack-wide events. 

  • Leads the events committees in the planning and coordination of various pack events throughout the year. 

  • Events will vary based on the recommendations of the event coordinator and pack committee. Some typical yearly events include the Blue and Gold Banquet, Down & Derby Night, etc.

• Membership/Recruiting Chair: OPEN

  • Manages the transition of new Scouts into the pack and coordinates orientation for new Scouting families. 

  • Responsible for the marketing and recruiting initiatives of the pack as well as the growth and retention of the unit.

• Secretary: OPEN

  • Keeps records of the pack committee meetings.

  • Communicates with families about upcoming pack events and activities.

• Webmaster: Jen Bibeau

  • Maintains and updates our pack's website content.

  • Posts events, announcements, and resources for families.

• Chartered Organization Representative: Derek Peters & Chartered Organization Executive: Rev. Justin Hesterman

  • Our pack’s charter organization is Messiah Lutheran Church. 

  • MLC is chartered by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to operate a Cub Scout pack. 

  • The chartered organization approves leadership, helps secure a meeting place, and makes sure that the pack works within the guidelines and policies of their organization as well as those of the BSA.