GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader
Term: 6 Months
Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader, Scoutmaster and the 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.
QUALIFICATIONSAge: none
Rank: none
Experience: none
Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the Troop Leadership Training even if you have attended in the past. You must attend Den Chief Training.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you 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
Serve as the activities assistant at den meetings. Meet regularly with the den leader and the pack leadership to review the den and pack meeting plans. If serving as a Webelos den chief; help prepare boys to join Boy Scouting. If serving as a Webelos den chief, assist with the leadership of Webelos den meetings and field activities. Project a positive image of Boy Scouting. Set a good example. Be a role model for younger boys. Wears the Scout uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Show and help develop Scout spirit.
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