Den Chief

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Den Chief

Selection: Appointed Selected by: Senior Patrol Leader Reports to: Cub Scout Den Leader

Position description

The den chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and den leaders in the Cub Scout pack. He laso helps Cub Scouts advance through Cub Scout ranks and encourages Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout troop upon graduation.

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

Reports to

Cub Scout Den Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

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.
• Wears the uniform correctly.
• Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
• Shows Scout spirit

See also

• 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)