Den Chief
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He is selected by the [[Senior Patrol Leader]] and [[Scoutmaster]] in a Boy Scout troop, or by the [[Team Coach|Varsity Team Coach]] in a Varsity team, or by the [[Crew Advisor]] in a Venturing crew. | He is selected by the [[Senior Patrol Leader]] and [[Scoutmaster]] in a Boy Scout troop, or by the [[Team Coach|Varsity Team Coach]] in a Varsity team, or by the [[Crew Advisor]] in a Venturing crew. | ||
| - | He is approved by the Cubmaster and the [[Pack Committee]] for recommendation to the [[Den Leader]]. | + | He is approved by the [[Cubmaster]] and the [[Pack Committee]] for recommendation to the [[Den Leader]]. |
==Reports to== | ==Reports to== | ||
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==Responsibilities== | ==Responsibilities== | ||
* Knows the purposes of Cub Scouting. | * Knows the purposes of Cub Scouting. | ||
| - | * Helps [[Cub | + | * Helps [[Cub Scout Leader Portal|Cub Scouts]] achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting. |
* Serves as the activities assistant at den meetings. | * Serves as the activities assistant at den meetings. | ||
* Sets a good example through attitude and uniforming. | * Sets a good example through attitude and uniforming. | ||
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* Helps the den in its part of the monthly pack meeting. | * Helps the den in its part of the monthly pack meeting. | ||
* Knows the importance of the monthly theme and pack meeting plans. | * Knows the importance of the monthly theme and pack meeting plans. | ||
| - | * Meets regularly with the den leader to review den and pack meeting plans. Meets as needed with adult members of the den, pack, and troop. | + | * Meets regularly with the den leader to review den and [[pack meeting]] plans. Meets as needed with adult members of the den, pack, and troop. |
* Receives training from the den leader (and Cubmaster or [[Assistant Cubmaster]]) and attend [[Den Chief Training]]. | * Receives training from the den leader (and Cubmaster or [[Assistant Cubmaster]]) and attend [[Den Chief Training]]. | ||
| - | * Encourages Cub Scouts to become Webelos Scouts when they are eligible. | + | * Encourages Cub Scouts to become [[Webelos Scouts]] when they are eligible. |
| - | * Encourages Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout [[troop]] upon graduation. | + | * Encourages Cub Scouts to join a [[Boy Scout]] [[troop]] upon graduation. |
* Helps the [[Denner]] and assistant denner to be leaders. | * Helps the [[Denner]] and assistant denner to be leaders. | ||
* Enthusiastically and [[uniform|correctly wears the Scout uniform]] (all four parts). | * Enthusiastically and [[uniform|correctly wears the Scout uniform]] (all four parts). | ||
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The Den Chief is a Boy Scout or a Varsity Scout or a Venturer who assists a Cub Scout Den Leader or Webelos Den Leader with a Cub Scout or a Webelos Den. He helps Cub Scouts advance through Cub Scout ranks and encourages Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout troop upon graduation.
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Request, selection and approval
The position of Den Chief serves at the request of the Cubmaster.
He is selected by the Senior Patrol Leader and Scoutmaster in a Boy Scout troop, or by the Varsity Team Coach in a Varsity team, or by the Crew Advisor in a Venturing crew.
He is approved by the Cubmaster and the Pack Committee for recommendation to the Den Leader.
Reports to
Responsibilities
- Knows the purposes of Cub Scouting.
- Helps Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
- Serves as the activities assistant at den meetings.
- Sets a good example through attitude and uniforming.
- Is a friend to the boys in the den.
- Helps lead weekly den meetings.
- Helps the den in its part of the monthly pack meeting.
- Knows the importance of the monthly theme and pack meeting plans.
- Meets regularly with the den leader to review den and pack meeting plans. Meets as needed with adult members of the den, pack, and troop.
- Receives training from the den leader (and Cubmaster or Assistant Cubmaster) and attend Den Chief Training.
- Encourages Cub Scouts to become Webelos Scouts when they are eligible.
- Encourages Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout troop upon graduation.
- Helps the Denner and assistant denner to be leaders.
- Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts).
- Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
- Shows Scout spirit
Qualifications
- A Den Chief must be an older registered member of a Boy Scout troop, Varsity Scout team or Venturing crew.
- To serve as a Crew Den Chief, the Venturer must have achieved at least First Class rank as a Boy Scout or Varsity Scout.
- For a Crew Den Chief to apply this leadership as an Eagle position of responsibility, the Venturer must have earned Life Rank after January 1, 2007.
See also
| Scouts BSA portal |
| Varsity Scout portal |
| Venturing portal |
References
| Team Leadership: | Captain • Cocaptain • Team Secretary • Squad Leader • Quartermaster • Chaplain Aide • Librarian • Instructor • Den Chief • Order of the Arrow Team Representative |
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| Program Managers: | Advancement • High-Adventure/Sports • Personal Development • Service • Special Programs and Events |
| Other team leadership: | Historian • Bugler |
| Advisers: | Team Coach • Assistant Team Coach(es) • Committee Secretary • Committee Treasurer |
| Program Advisers: | Advancement • High-Adventure/Sports • Personal Development • Service • Special Programs and Events |
| Crew Officers: | President • Vice President - Administration • Vice President - Program • Secretary • Treasurer |
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| Special crew officers: | Crew Guide • Quartermaster • Historian |
| Other crew officers: | Musician • Den Chief |
| Advisers: | Advisor • Associate Advisor(s) • Crew Committee Secretary • Crew Committee Treasurer |
