Den Chief

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Serving as Den Chief can apply towards Positions of Responsibility requirements for Star, Life, and Eagle.

Den Chief

Selection: Appointed Selected by: Senior Patrol Leader/Scoutmaster Reports to: Cub Scout Den Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

The Den Chief is a Boy Scout 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.

Responsibilities

• Knows the purposes of Cub Scouting.
• Helps Cub Scouts advance through Cub Scout ranks.
• Encourages Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout troop upon graduation.
• Assists with activities in the den meetings.
• Is a friend to the boys in the den.
• Helps out at weekly den meetings and monthly pack meetings.
• Meets with adult members of the den, pack, and troop as necessary.
• Sets the example.
• Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts).
• Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
• Shows Scout spirit

See also

Boy Scout portal

• Den Chief Service Award
• Positions of Responsibility
  • Star Rank
  • Life Rank
  • Eagle Scout Rank

References

• BSA Troop Leader Training Powerpoint Presentaiton

Troop Positions of Responsibility
(Youth Positions)

Senior Patrol Leader  Asst.(s)	Quartermaster	Junior Asst. Scoutmaster(s)	Order of the Arrow Rep.
Patrol Leader(s),  Venture Patrol Leader,  Asst.(s)	Historian	Instructor(s) & Troop Guide(s)	Chaplain Aide
Scribe	Librarian	Den Chief(s)	Bugler & Musician
Advisers: Scoutmaster,   Troop Committee Chair,   Assistant Scoutmaster(s)