GENERAL INFORMATION
Type:
Appointed
by the Scoutmaster
Term:
1
year
Reports
to: Assistant
Scoutmaster-Recruiter
and Den Leader
Description: The Den
Chief works with
the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and
Den
Leaders in the Cub Scout pack.
Comments: The
Den Chief
provides knowledge of games and
Scout skills that many Den Leaders
lack. The
Den Chief is also a recruiter for
the troop. This
function
is important because no troop
can thrive without new members and
most new members will come from Cub
Scouting.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age:
13
or older
Rank:
Star
or higher (vs First Class or higher)
Experience: none
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training:
Must attend the troop
Junior Leader Training even if you
have attended in the past. (Den Chief
specific training?)
Attendance: Expected to
attend 75% of
all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders'
Council meetings, outings, and service
projects. If
attendance is low, or if there are
three
(3) unexcused absences in a row, can
be removed from office.
In terms of attendance
with your den, you are
expected to attend 90% of den meetings
and pack functions.
You must inform the Den
Leader if you will be
absent.
Effort: You
are
expected to given this job your
best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP
RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set
the
example by wearing your uniform
correctly. This
means
that you will wear
all of the parts of the troop uniform,
shirttail tucked in, with all
required
badges in their correct locations.
Behavior: Set
the
example by living the Scout Oath
and Law in your everyday life.
Show
Scout Spirit in everything you say and
do.
Attendance: Set
the example
by being an active
Scout. Be
on time
for meetings and
activities. You
must
call the Senior
Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you
are not going to be at a meeting or
if you
suddenly have to miss an outing. You
also need to make sure that someone
will assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Knows
the purposes of
Cub Scouting
- Helps
Cub Scouts advance
through Cub Scout ranks
- Encourages
Cub Scouts to
join a Boy Scout troop upon
graduation
- Assists
the Den Leader
with activities instruction during
the den meetings
- Is
a friend to the boys
in the den
- Helps
out at weekly den
meetings and monthly pack meetings
