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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. Should be an
expefienced leader, but may be a parent or guardian of a boy
in the den. Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation
with the parents and guardians of the Tiger Cubs involved,
and approved by the pack committee and chartered
organization. Registered as an adult leader of BSA.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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The Tiger Cub den leader's responsibilities are to
- Give leadership in carrying out the pack program in
the den.
- Complete Tiger Cub den leader Fast Start Training and
position-specific Basic Leader Training. Attend monthly
roundtable meetings.
- Lead the den in its participation at pack
meetings.
- Serve as den host or hostess for family members at
the pack meetings.
- Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders.
- Help the Cubmaster (or assistant Cubmaster) and pack
committee to recruit new boys.
- Coordinate shared leadership among the Tiger Cub
adult partners in the den.
- Ensure that each Tiger Cub and his adult partner have
the opportunity to be the host team, planning and
executing the den activities, rotating responsibilities
monthly.
- Make pack and den resources available to the host
team, ensuring the completion of the den component of the
Tiger Cub advancement requirements.
- Use Boys' Life and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout
Program Helps, the Tiger Cub Handbook, and other Cub
Scouting literature as sources for program ideas.
- Keep accurate records of den dues and attendance.
Collect weekly den dues (optional) and turn them in to
the pack treasurer at the monthly pack leaders'
meetings.
- Maintain a friendly relationship with the Tiger Cubs
and their adult partners.
- Encourage Tiger Cubs to earn advancement awards. Keep
accurate advancement records and see that the boys
receive recognition for their achievements.
- Stimulate the Tiger Cubs' imaginations on the program
theme for the month, and work with the adult partners to
prepare boys for participation in pack meetings.
- Promote the religious emblems program, as available
to Tiger Cubs.
- Help the den and pack earn the National Summertime
Pack Award.
- 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.
- Help the Cubmaster or assistant Cubmaster provide a
meaningful recognition ceremony for the transition of
Tiger Cub dens as they enter Wolf dens at the end of the
Tiger Cub year.
- Throughout the year, keep in mind the transition goal
of moving the boys to the next level in Cub
Scouting.
- Support the policies of the BSA.
The main responsibilities of the
Tiger Cub 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.
- Coordinate shared leadership
among the Tiger Cub adult partners, ensuring that all
adult partners help plan, conduct, and prepare for den
meetings and Go See It outings on a rotating basis and
that the den activities provide advancement opportunities
for the boys in the den.
- Attend pack leaders'
meetings.
- Lead the den at the monthly
pack activity.
- Ensure the transition of Tiger
Cubs into a Wolf den at the end of the year.
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