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Qualifications:
If residing in this
country but not a citizen of the United States, agrees to abide by
the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United
States of America, and to subscribe to the BSA statement of
religious principle. Is at least 21 years of age and of good moral
character. Should be interested in and enjoy working with boys and
be able to work with adults. May be a parent or guardian of a boy
in the den. Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with
parents and guardians of the Cub Scouts involved, and approved by
the pack committee and chartered organization. Registered as an
adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities:
The Cub Scout den leader's responsibilities are to
- Give leadership in carrying out the pack program in the den.
- Complete Cub Scout den leader Fast Start Training and
position-specific Basic Leader Training. Attend monthly
roundtables.
- Lead the den in its participation at pack meetings. Serve as
den host or hostess for den family members at pack meetings.
- Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders.
- Help the Cubmaster (or assistant Cubmaster) and pack
committee recruit new boys throughout the year.
- Help train the den chief and guide him in working with Cub
Scouts. See that he receives recognition for his efforts at den
and pack meetings.
- Attend the monthly den chief planning meeting for den
leaders, assistant den leaders, and den chiefs.
- With the assistant den leader, meet with the den chief and
let him help plan den meetings and den activities; allow him to
serve as den activities assistant.
- Provide meaningful jobs for the denner and assistant denner
so that they can learn responsibility and gain satisfaction from
their efforts.
- Use Boys' Life and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout Program
Helps, the boys' handbooks, and other Cub Scouting literature as
sources for program ideas.
- Collect weekly den dues and turn them in to the pack
treasurer at the monthly pack leaders' meetings. Keep accurate
records of den dues and attendance.
- Maintain a friendly relationship with Cub Scouts; encourage
them to earn advancement awards. Keep accurate advancement
records and see that boys receive recognition for their
achievements.
- Stimulate the Cub Scouts' imaginations on the program theme
for the month and help the den prepare its stunts and exhibits
for the pack meeting.
- Promote the religious emblems program.
- Help the den and pack earn the National Summertime Pack
Award.
- Help establish a close working relationship with the
assistant den leader and den chief, functioning as a den
leadership team.
- Develop and maintain a good working relationship and open
communication with den families. Use their talents to help
enrich the den program. Hold den adults' meetings as often as
needed to get acquainted with family members and strengthen den
operation.
- Involve den fathers, uncles, and grandfathers in outings and
other den activities so that boys will have additional male role
models.
- See that a leader is available for all den meetings and
activities. Call on the assistant den leader to fill in when
necessary.
- Take part in the annual pack program planning conference and
pack leaders' meetings.
- Help set a good example for the boys through behavior,
attitude, and proper uniforming.
- Support the policies of the BSA.
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The
main responsibilities of the Cub Scout den leader can be
summarized as follows:
- Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure
that their den is an active and successful part of the pack.
- Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings with the
assistant den leader and den chief.
- Attend the pack leaders' meetings.
- Lead the den at the monthly pack activity.
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