Just a few years ago, I was in exactly the same place as you. Not only was there a communication problem throughout the pack, but it was especially bad with the Tiger Cubs. One of the parents in our den spent a great deal of time on the phone trying to get the correct info for events and activities. All of us parents spent a great deal of time moaning among ourselves about how the pack was run, etc. I became the Wolf den leader so that I could become more involved in the pack decision making process. Basically, we parents decided to stop complaining so much and do something about what we thought the problems were. Someone stepped forward to become the new Tiger Cub Coach and put some effort into the position. Last year's Tigers had a great year with a minimum of problems. When other positions on the committee needing filling, some of us jumped up and volunteered. We know have a new committee chair that wants the same things from scouting that we want. To help solve the communication problems, we ask for email addresses and send out any new info to anyone whose address we have. I also put up a website with the pack's calendar on it and email links for committee members and leaders. I volunteered to be webmaster because I knew I would have to get any information on events and activities. Yes, I had an ulterior motive but it not only benefits my son, but my den and the whole pack. So what is my point? It would be easy to change packs in the hopes that things change but maybe it would be better to work hard to change your current pack and know things are better, not just for your sons but for all the boys involved.
Pack Leader's Communication Problems
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Just a few years ago, I was in exactly the same place as you. Not only was there a communication problem throughout the pack, but it was especially bad with the Tiger Cubs. One of the parents in our den spent a great deal of time on the phone trying to get the correct info for events and activities. All of us parents spent a great deal of time moaning among ourselves about how the pack was run, etc. I became the Wolf den leader so that I could become more involved in the pack decision making process. Basically, we parents decided to stop complaining so much and do something about what we thought the problems were. Someone stepped forward to become the new Tiger Cub Coach and put some effort into the position. Last year's Tigers had a great year with a minimum of problems. When other positions on the committee needing filling, some of us jumped up and volunteered. We know have a new committee chair that wants the same things from scouting that we want. To help solve the communication problems, we ask for email addresses and send out any new info to anyone whose address we have. I also put up a website with the pack's calendar on it and email links for committee members and leaders. I volunteered to be webmaster because I knew I would have to get any information on events and activities. Yes, I had an ulterior motive but it not only benefits my son, but my den and the whole pack. So what is my point? It would be easy to change packs in the hopes that things change but maybe it would be better to work hard to change your current pack and know things are better, not just for your sons but for all the boys involved.
YIS,
Scoutermom