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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 able to work with adults. May be a parent or
guardian of one of the boys in the den. Recommended by the
Cubmaster after consultation with parents or guardians of
the Webelos 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 Webelos den leader's responsibilities are to
- Give leadership to planning and carrying out a
year-round program of activities for the Webelos den to
achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
- Complete Webelos den leader Fast Start Training,
position specific Basic Leader Training, and Webelos Den
Leader Outdoor Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
- Lead the den in its participation at the monthly pack
meetings.
- Help establish a close working relationship with the
assistant Webelos den leader and Webelos den chief,
functioning with them as a den leadership team.
- Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders.
- Help the Cubmaster and pack committee recruit new
Webelos Scouts.
- Help train the Webelos den chief and guide him in
working with Webelos Scouts. Attend Den Chief Training
with him. 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 Webelos den leader, meet with the
Webelos den chief, and let him help plan Webelos den
meetings and activities. Give him meaningful
assignments.
- Provide worthwhile tasks for the Webelos denner so
that he can assume some responsibility and gain
satisfaction from his efforts.
- Use Boys' Life and Scouting magazines and the Webelos
Leader Guide as resources for program ideas and
information.
- Instill Scouting's spirit and moral values through
personal example, ceremonies, and meaningful activities
such as service projects.
- Promote the religious emblems program.
- Collect den dues and turn them in to the pack
treasurer at the pack leaders' meeting. Keep accurate
records of den dues and attendance.
- Encourage Webelos Scouts to advance. Maintain high
advancement standards. Keep accurate advancement records
and see that the boys are promptly recognized for their
achievements.
- With the help of the Cubmaster, pack committee, and
unit commissioner, determine one or more neighborhood Boy
Scout troops into which Webelos Scouts may be graduated,
and establish a good working relationship with those
troops. Try to graduate every Webelos Scout into a
troop.
- Work with the Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmaster
to plan and conduct meaningful joint activities.
- Work with the Cubmaster to see that impressive
graduation ceremonies are conducted in the pack. Invite
the Scoutmaster and troop leaders to take part.
- Ask qualified people, including adult family members,
to serve as activity badge counselors.
- Encourage parents or guardians of Webelos Scouts to
help plan and carry out overnight campouts and other
outdoor activities. Work with the troop assistant
Scoutmaster or Scoutmaster to arrange for the loan of
troop equipment for joint Webelos den-troop
activities.
- Help the den and the pack earn the National
Summertime Pack Award.
- Have a plan to ensure that a leader is available for
all Webelos den meetings and activities. Call on the
assistant Webelos den leader to fill in, as needed.
- Participate in the annual pack program planning
conference and the monthly pack leaders' meetings.
- Keep the Cubmaster and pack committee informed on the
status and needs of the Webelos den.
- Support the policies of the BSA.
The responsibilities of the Webelos
den leader can be summarized as follows:
- Work directly with other den
and pack leaders to ensure that the den is an active and
successful part of the pack.
- Plan, prepare for, and conduct
den meetings with the assistant and den
chief.
- Attend pack leaders'
meetings.
- Lead the den at the pack
meetings and activities.
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