Pack Leaders

Pack 130's Den Leaders

The Scout's BSA policy requires you to accompany your Scout while at Cub Scout meetings and/or activities.  Since you're already there, why not participate as a leader, or an assistant?  Many leaders started out sitting on the side-lines at Tiger Cubs meetings.  Then you hear the big question - "it is now time for one of you (parents) to step up and become the Den leader - which one will it be?" My advice, just go ahead and do it, because it is a lot of fun and it's something both you and your son or daughter will always remember!

Pack 130's Chartering Organization, Committee, and Pack Leaders

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*Pack meetings are usually on the last Monday of each month at 6:45 PM, but be sure to check the most recent Pack 130 Calendar, as sometimes holidays or special events require us to schedule on other Monday evenings. 

*Dens set their own meeting schedules.  Be sure to contact your den leader for details. Dens typically pick a regular meeting schedule at the beginning of the Scouting year; however,  due to den leader work conflicts, holidays, or other factors, meetings can and do change from time to time.

What are Den Leaders?

Den leaders are the "frontline" uniformed leadership in Cub Scouting.  Pack 130 adult leaders are all volunteers and are usually a parent, grandparent or guardian of at least one Scout in Cub Scouts.  Just like many other activities or sports, a parent is usual the one leading the way or coaching the team.  Cub Scouting is no different.  Without family support and involvement there would be no Cub Scouting program in Morehead City.

 When new Lion or Tiger Cubs come together at the start of kindergarten or first grade, they and their family member(s) will have a trained leader to guide them as they start the year.  Within the first two months it is crucial to the success of that Den to have a parent, or other family member, step up and assume the role of Den leader along with one or two Assistant Den leaders. Then when your Scout moves up to the next rank, you move with him or her. 

Family involvement is essential to Cub Scouting's success. When we talk about "family" in Cub Scouting, we're sensitive to the realities of present-day families. Many Cub Scouts do not come from traditional two-parent homes. Some Scouts live with a single parent or with other relatives or guardians. Cub Scouting considers a Scout's family to be the people with whom he lives.  The concept of "family" applies to our adult leaders too.  A myth about Scout adult leaders is that they must be male (father or grandfather).  This is very far from true, because nationwide, and in both Cub and Scouts BSA, there are many mothers and grandmothers serving as a Den Leader, Cubmaster, Pack Trainer, Scoutmaster, and so on.  As a family member, regardless of gender, if you meet BSA qualifications, the only thing you need is the desire and commitment.  It really is an awesome experience!

Qualifications: Is at least 21 years old, subscribes to, and agrees to abide by the Scout Oath or Promise and the Scout Law. Possesses the moral, educational, and emotional qualities that the Scouts BSA deems necessary to afford positive leadership to youth. Should be interested in and enjoy working with children and be able to work with adults. May be a parent or guardian of a Scout in the den. Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with parents and guardians of the Cub Scouts involved, and approved by the pack committee and local Council. Registered as an adult leader of the BSA, completed a Scouts BSA Background Check and completed required Youth Protection Training.

Responsibilities: The Cub Scout den leader's responsibilities are to

• Give leadership in carrying out the pack program in the den.

• Complete Cub Scout den leader Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic Leader Training. Attend monthly roundtables.

• Lead the den in its participation at pack meetings. Serve as den host or hostess for den family members at pack meetings.

• Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders.

• Help the Cubmaster (or assistant Cubmaster) and pack committee recruit new Scouts throughout the year.

• Use Scouts' Life and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout Program Helps, the Scouts' handbooks, and other Cub Scouting literature as sources for program ideas. 

• Maintain a friendly relationship with Cub Scouts; encourage them to earn advancement awards. Keep accurate advancement records and see that Scouts receive recognition for their achievements.

• 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.

• Assist in promoting the religious emblems program.

• Help the den and pack earn the National Summertime Pack Award.

• Help establish a close working relationship with the assistant den leader and den chief, functioning as a den leadership team.

• 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.

• Involve den fathers, uncles, and grandfathers in outings and other den activities so that boys will have additional male role models.

• See that a leader is available for all den meetings and activities. Call on the assistant den leader to fill in when necessary.

• Take part in the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders' meetings.

• Help set a good example for the Scouts through behavior, attitude, and wearing proper uniforms.

• Support the policies of the Scouts BSA.