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+ | <center><big>The Den Chief is a [[Boy Scout]], [[Varsity Scout]] or a [[Venturer]] who<br> assists a [[Cub Scout Den Leader]] or [[Webelos Den Leader]].<br> The Den Chief can earn the [[Den Chief Service Award]].</big></center><br> | ||
{{Info|Serving as [[{{PAGENAME}}]] can apply towards [[Positions of Responsibility]] requirements for [[Star Rank|Star]], [[Life Rank|Life]], and [[Eagle Scout Rank|Eagle]].}} | {{Info|Serving as [[{{PAGENAME}}]] can apply towards [[Positions of Responsibility]] requirements for [[Star Rank|Star]], [[Life Rank|Life]], and [[Eagle Scout Rank|Eagle]].}} | ||
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|by = [[Senior Patrol Leader]]/[[Scoutmaster]] or <br/>[[Team Coach|Varsity Team Coach]] or <br/>[[Crew Advisor]] | |by = [[Senior Patrol Leader]]/[[Scoutmaster]] or <br/>[[Team Coach|Varsity Team Coach]] or <br/>[[Crew Advisor]] | ||
|report = [[Cub Scout Den Leader]] AND <br/>[[Assistant Senior Patrol Leader]] or <br/>[[Captain|Varsity Team Captain]] or <br/>[[Crew President]] | |report = [[Cub Scout Den Leader]] AND <br/>[[Assistant Senior Patrol Leader]] or <br/>[[Captain|Varsity Team Captain]] or <br/>[[Crew President]] | ||
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==Request, selection and approval== | ==Request, selection and approval== | ||
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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]]. The [[Den Chief]] helps [[Cub Scouts]] advance through Cub Scout ranks and encourages Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout [[troop]] upon graduation. |
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==Reports to== | ==Reports to== | ||
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==Responsibilities== | ==Responsibilities== | ||
- | * | + | * Knows the purposes of Cub Scouting. |
- | * | + | * Helps [[Cub Scout Leader Portal|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. | * 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 [[uniform|correctly wears the Scout uniform]] (all four parts). | * Enthusiastically and [[uniform|correctly wears the Scout uniform]] (all four parts). | ||
* Lives by the [[Scout Oath]] and [[Scout Law|Law]]. | * Lives by the [[Scout Oath]] and [[Scout Law|Law]]. | ||
- | * Shows [[Scout Spirit|Scout spirit]] | + | * Shows [[Scout Spirit|Scout spirit]] |
==Qualifications== | ==Qualifications== | ||
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#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. | #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 == | + | |
- | {{Boy Scout portal}} | + | == See also == |
+ | {{Boy Scout portal}} {{Varsity Scout portal}} {{Venturing portal}} | ||
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Revision as of 13:32, May 8, 2009
assists a Cub Scout Den Leader or Webelos Den Leader.
The Den Chief can earn the Den Chief Service Award.
![]() | Serving as Den Chief can apply towards Positions of Responsibility requirements for Star, Life, and Eagle. |
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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. The Den Chief helps Cub Scouts advance through Cub Scout ranks and encourages Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout troop upon graduation.
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
![]() | Boy Scout portal |
![]() | Varsity Scout portal |
![]() | Venturing portal |
- Boy Scout Ranks requiring a Positions of Responsibility
- Star Rank #5 "While a First Class Scout, serve actively in your troop for four months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility (or carry out a Scoutmaster approved leadership project to help the troop)"
- Life Rank #5 "While a Star Scout, serve actively in your troop for six months in one or more of the positions of responsibility (or carry out a Scoutmaster approved leadership project to help the troop)"
- Eagle Scout Rank #4 "While a Life Scout, serve actively in your troop for a period of six months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility..."
- See also: National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) - a fun, six-day outdoor learning course.
References
- 36 BSA Monthly Troop Programs with Troop Meeting Plans (free & online), Printed: Vol I - Vol II - Vol III - Resources
- Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) - Troop Meeting Planner - Campfire Planner - Resource Survey - Troop Committee Challenge
- Senior Patrol Leaders Handbook - Patrol Leaders Handbook - Scoutmaster Handbook - BSA Nameplates
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 |