Cub Scout Den Leader
Your job is to lead the activities, or find Scout Family members to lead, in the Handbook that will lead to
the rank achievement of your Den cubs.
The responsibilities of the Cub Scout den leader can be summarized as follows:
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Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure that their den is an active and successful part of the pack.
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Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings with the assistant den leader and den chief.
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Attend the pack leaders' meetings.
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Lead the den at the monthly pack activity.
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Complete Cub Scout den leader Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic Leader Training.
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Attend monthly roundtables.
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Lead the den in its participation at pack meetings.
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Help the Cubmaster (or assistant Cubmaster) and pack committee recruit new boys throughout the year.
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Utilize the den chief and guide him in working with your Cub Scouts. See that he receives recognition for his efforts at den and pack meetings.
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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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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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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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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 uniform.
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Support the policies of the BSA.
The Pack Committee
Every pack is under the supervision of a pack committee. This committee consists of a minimum of three qualified U.S. citizens of
good character, 21 years of age or older, who are selected by the chartered organization and registered as adult leaders of the BSA.
One of these is designated as pack committee chair. Obviously, with a committee of three, members must assume responsibility for
more areas of service than with a committee of seven or more, where the responsibilities can be spread around. Although packs can
and do operate with a minimum of three committee members, experience has shown that a larger committee generally ensures a
stronger, more stable pack. A larger committee is better able to perform all the required functions of a successful pack program.
It is also a way of involving more pack families in meaningful service to the pack.
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General Responsibilities:
• Make recommendations to the chartered organization for final approval of pack leadership.
• Recruit the Cubmaster and one or more assistant Cubmasters, with the chartered organization's approval.
• Provide adequate and safe facilities for pack meetings.
• Coordinate the pack program with the program of the chartered organization through the chartered organization representative.
• Assist with pack charter renewal.
• Help to stimulate the interest of parents through proper programming.
• Supervise finances and equipment.
• Work closely with the Cubmaster.
• Ensure that Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts receive a year around, quality program.
• Complete Pack Committee Fast Start Training and Cub Scout Leader Basic Training.
• Conduct, with the help of the Cubmaster, periodic training for parents.• Cooperate with other Scouting units.
A strong pack committee will have individual members assigned to such areas as record keeping and correspondence, finances, advancement, training, public relations, and membership and re-registration. The pack committee chair decides how the responsibilities should be divided and gives committee members assignments. Details of the various pack committee functions follow.
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Popcorn Kernel
​The popcorn chairperson is responsible for the overall organization and implementation of the unit’s popcorn sale.
This person ensures promotion, timely report of unit sales, popcorn pick up, and popcorn payment. Duties include:
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District Kickoff
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Gather information, forms, materials, and ask questions
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Develop a plan
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Establish Show & Sell Sites, such as businesses/functions, working in cooperation with unit parents and leaders
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Set a site area for Take Orders that is both comprehensive & easy for Scout & parents to understand and canvas.
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Unit Sales Goal
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Determine an overall sales goal for the unit and goal per Scout/family
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Promote
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Market to the parents and Scouts of your unit through flyers, weekly emails, and notice of meetings throughout the sale
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Popcorn Kickoff Materials
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Schedule a kickoff day for your unit using the sales kickoff materials provided to get your Scouts excited for the sale! For additional supplies and support for your unit kickoff, please contact your District Executive.
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Record Keeping
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Organize accurate records of unit sales, prizes earned, and payments due and made by the Scouts in your unit.
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Product Organization
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Keep track of placing orders, picking up popcorn, distribution of popcorn to Scouts, and returning of excess popcorn, if necessary, for your Unit.
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Prizes/Incentives
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Work with Scouts to choose a prize level goal, order prizes and distribute upon delivery.
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