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The  Den Chief


Qualifications:
Be an older, experienced Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer who has been a Boy Scout. Selected by the senior patrol leader and Scoutmaster, Varsity Scout Coach, or Venturing Advisor at the request of the Cubmaster or Webelos den leader. Preferably a former Cub Scout; ideally at least First Class rank. Approved by the Cubmaster and pack committee for recommendation to the Webelos den leader. Registered as a youth member of a troop, team, or crew.

Responsibilities:
The Webelos den chief's responsibilities are to

  • Know the purposes of Cub Scouting.
  • Help Webelos Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
  • Serve as the activities assistant at Webelos den meetings.
  • Set a good example through attitude and uniforming.
  • Be a friend to the boys in the Webelos den.
  • Help lead weekly den meetings.
  • Help the Webelos den in its part of the monthly pack meeting.
  • Meet regularly with the Webelos den leader to review den meeting plans.
  • Help Webelos den leaders as requested.
  • Help Webelos Scouts in their work with activity badge counselors.
  • Help the Webelos denner and assistant denner to be leaders.
  • Receive training from the den leader (and Cubmaster or assistant Cubmaster) and attend Den Chief Training.
  • Help with Webelos overnight campouts and other outdoor experiences.
  • Help with joint Webelos Scout-Boy Scout activities.
  • Keep in contact with the assistant Scoutmaster in the troop.
  • Help the assistant Scoutmaster and Cubmaster plan graduation ceremonies for Webelos Scouts

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Source: Cub Scout - Leader Book - 2003 printing

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