I've been a den leader for several years and found myself constantly searching for these kinds of things when preparing for meetings or trying to help out Scouts and their parents. When I went to Wood Badge, I realized I could be helpful by providing some consistent formatting and putting them in one place. Making things easier for even a few other den leaders might create a better program for more Cub Scouts and strengthen the Scouting movement.

If you found this useful, please share it with another leader. None of us is perfect and many things in Scouting change from time-to-time. If you find something incorrect or see something that really needs to be added, please submit a comment and I'll do my best to make it better. 

This website wouldn't have happened if I hadn't attended Wood Badge. I am grateful to the other Scouters who encouraged me to attend (starting with my brother, my Scouting yogi), the phenomenal staff from Pacific Harbor Council NST1-612-23 (especially my Troop Guide, the Godfather) who helped me realize my passion and vision for Scouting, and of course the Bobwhites--the best patrol in Troop 1 of Gilwell Field--who provided humor, friendship, and support. (If, like me, you're lucky enough to get assigned to a Wood Badge patrol with a Den Leader of the Year, you too can accomplish great things.)

I am also grateful to the numerous Scouters who gave me suggestions for what they would like to see in a den leader quick reference. The outpouring of support from my fellow volunteers told me I was on the right path and gave me the drive to get this done.