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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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