Den Leader Responsibilities

The following lists the responsibilities of Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Den Leaders in Pack 39:

  • Provide leadership in carrying out the appropriate Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos program.
  • Work with the Den parents to organize, schedule and plan Den meetings.
  • Dens should plan to meet twice a month.
  • Recruit an Assistant Den Leader and to help manage the Den.
  • Plan the Den meeting agendas to ensure that the requirements for rank advancement are achieved in a timely manner.
  • Ensure that Den parents are clear on what is required for rank advancement, what will be accomplished at Den meetings, and what needs to be accomplished outside the Den meetings.
  • Ensure that Den meetings occur as scheduled or are re-scheduled.
  • Keep accurate records of meetings, attendance and awards earned.
  • Effectively deal with any issues affecting the Den’s success and ask for assistance if necessary.
  • Use Boys’ Life and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout Program Helps, the boys’ program books, and other Cub Scouting literature as sources for program ideas.
  • Maintain a good relationship with your Cub Scouts; encourage them to participate and to earn advancement awards.
  • Develop a good working relationship with Den parents.  Involve them in running the Den and assign meetings at each members home.  Assist parents as needed in preparing and running Den meetings.
  • Ensure Den meetings have at least two adults present at all times.
  • Provide feedback when requested to the Cub Master and/or Pack Committee on how the Den is performing including:
    • Number of meetings
    • Attendance at meetings
    • Awards earned
    • Issues affecting the Den’s success
    • Complete Den Leader Fast Start Training and Cub Scout Leader Basic Training.
      • Fast Start Training can be completed online.
      • Cub Scout Leader Basic Training is at scheduled times and we can schedule Pack specific training, if needed.
    • Attend monthly Pack 39 Committee meetings (also called Parent’s Meeting) or send a representative from your Den.
    • Support the policies of the Boy Scouts of America.

Pack Meeting Etiquette

  • Scouts and Den leaders should come to the Pack meeting in the proper uniform
    • Class A is standard for most meetings
      • Scouts – formal blue uniform – shirt & pants – hat is optional
      • Den Leaders – tan Boy Scout uniform
    • Class B will be allowed at some meetings – this will be communicated in the meeting announcement.
      • Pack 39 T-shirt for Scouts and adults.
  • Den Leaders are to lead and manage the Den in its participation at Pack meetings.
    • Maintain your Den in an orderly and respectful manner at the Pack meetings.
    • Inform your scouts and parents of the rules:
      • No running
      • No unsupervised play outside the cafeteria, in the gym, or in the hallways.
      • Do not play outside on guard rails.
      • Travel to/from restroom is OK
    • Ensure that inappropriate talking and other distractions are minimized – this includes parents.
    • Prepare your Den for its participation at the Pack meeting including setup / cleanup, flag ceremonies, and skits.  Send reminders to ensure strong participation.
    • Arrive a few minutes early and provide a gathering or pre-meeting activity for your Den.  Have a way to wrap it up quickly when the meeting starts.