Den Chief 

The Den Chief works with a Cub Scout Den and leaders in the Cub Scout Pack.  He should be at least Tenderfoot rank.  More specifically, he should: 

1)     Know the purpose of Cub Scouting

2)     Help Cub Scouts advance through Cub Scout ranks

3)     Encourage Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout Troop upon graduation

4)     Assist with activities in den meetings

5)     Serve as a friend to boys in the den

6)     Attend and help out at monthly pack meetings

7)     Meet with adult members of the den, pack and troop as necessary

In order to receive leadership credit from the Scoutmaster, you must, at the end of your tenure, provide a letter from your supervising Den Leader stating the starting and ending dates of your service, your attendance and the role that you played in assisting the den.

In addition, and in order to satisfy the “active in your troop and patrol” rank requirement for Star, life or Eagle ranks, you must satisfy the following attendance requirements within Troop 575.  These need not be satisfied concurrent with your Den Chief service tenure period, but they must be satisfied before you may earn your Star, Life or Eagle rank.  In summary, for the required “active” period, you are expected to attend:

•75% of all troop meetings, patrol meetings, business meetings and Courts of Honor

•75% of all other troop activities (i.e. Scout Skills Day, Scout Show), outings (i.e. climbing day), service projects (i.e. Flag Plant, Community Food Share), and Eagle projects.  Merit Badge classes/MBU are not intended to be included here and/or count towards this requirement.

•at least three campouts  

•Junior Leader Training (either one day or weeklong) unless you have previously attended either training and/or unless excused by the Scoutmaster for a valid conflict (maximum of one excused absence in a Scouting career)

As a leader, you should set the example by wearing the proper uniform, being on time, and communicating effectively with both youth and adults. Live the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Last update March 1, 2006