- Give leadership in carrying out the pack program in the den.
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Complete Cub Scout den leader Fast Start Training
and position-specific Basic Leader Training. Attend monthly
roundtables.
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Lead the den in its participation at pack
meetings. Serve as den host or hostess for den family members at
pack meetings.
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Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders.
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Help the Cubmaster (or assistant Cubmaster) and
pack committee recruit new boys throughout the year.
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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.
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Attend the monthly den chief planning meeting for
den leaders, assistant den leaders, and den chiefs.
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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.
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Provide meaningful jobs for the denner and
assistant denner so that they can learn responsibility and gain
satisfaction from their efforts.
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Use Boys' Life and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout
Program Helps, the boys' handbooks, and other Cub Scouting
literature as sources for program ideas.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Promote the religious emblems program.
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Help the den and pack earn the National
Summertime Pack Award.
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Help establish a close working relationship with
the assistant den leader and den chief, functioning as a den
leadership team.
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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.
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Involve den fathers, uncles, and grandfathers in
outings and other den activities so that boys will have additional
male role models.
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See that a leader is available for all den
meetings and activities. Call on the assistant den leader to fill in
when necessary.
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Take part in the annual pack program planning
conference and pack leaders' meetings.
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Help set a good example for the boys through
behavior, attitude, and proper uniforming.
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Support the policies of the BSA.