Troop 449

Leadership Position Description

Den Chief

General Information

Type: Volunteer (with concurrence of Cub Scout Den Leader, Boy Scout Scoutmaster and Asst. Scoutmaster)

Term: 6 months

Reports to: Cub Scout Den Leader, Boy Scout Assist Scoutmaster

Description: Under the direction of the Cub Scout Den Leader, the Den Chief teaches skills and works with the Cub Scouts in the Den.  He leads by example, being open-minded and fair in his dealings. 

Comments: The Den Chief is a focal point in the Cub Scout Den.  He needs to attend as close to all den meetings as possible. The Den Chief is a visual representative of the Boy Scouts of Troop 449.

Qualifications

Age: none

Rank: 2^nd Class or higher

Experience: Active in Boy Scout Troop for at least 6 months

Performance Requirements

Training: Den Chief Training available through Council. Meet with Den Leader. Gain/Maintain familiarity with basic Scout skills.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all Cub Scout Den Meetings, as well as 75% of all troop meeting, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.

Specific Leadership Responsibilities

Helps the Cub Scout Den Leader lead meetings and activities.

Introduces Cub Scouts to new skills; helps train Cub Scouts in basic Scouting skills.

Generates an on-going interest in Scouting; provides a bridge for Cub Scouts graduating to Boy Scouts into Troop 449.

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 Den Leader and Asst. Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing.