General Information
Type: Volunteer (with concurrence of Cub Scout Den Leader and Boy Scout Scoutmaster)
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Cub Scout Den Leader, Boy Scout Assistant Scoutmaster
Description: Under the direction of the Cub Scout Den Leader, the Den Chief teaches skills and works with the Cub Scouts in the Den. He leads by example, being open-minded and fair in his dealings.
Comments: The Den Chief is a focal point in the Cub Scout Den. He needs to attend as close to all den meetings as possible. The Den Chief is a visual representative of the Boy Scouts of Troop 112.
Qualifications
Age: none
Rank: 2nd Class or higher
Experience: Active in Boy Scout Troop for at least 6 months
Performance Requirements
Training: Den Chief Training available through Council. Meet with Den Leader. Gain/maintain familiarity with basic Scout skills.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all Cub Scout Den Meetings, as well as 75% of all troop meeting, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
Specific Leadership Responsibilities
Helps the Cub Scout Den Leader lead meetings and activities.
Introduces Cub Scouts to new skills; helps train Cub Scouts in basic Scouting skills.
Generates an on-going interest in Scouting; provides a bridge for Cub Scouts graduating to Boy Scouts into Troop 112.
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 Den Leader and Asst. Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing.
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