Den chiefs are Scouts who assist a Cub Scout den leader or Webelos den leader. They are selected by the senior patrol leader and Scoutmaster

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 members of 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)
• takes Den Chief Training
• encourages Cub Scouts to become Webelos Scouts when they are eligible
• encourages Webelos Scouts to join a Scout troop upon graduation
• helps the denner and assistant denner to be leaders.
• wears the Scout uniform correctly
• lives by the Scout Oath and Law
• shows Scout spirit
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• Den Chief Service Award