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QUALIFICATIONS
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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.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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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.
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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