A Den Chief is a youth position in a Troop that is helping the Den Leader in a Cub Scout Pack. Often this position is dismissed as unimportant and trivial.
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America Needs Scouting Values Now More Than Ever BeforeAmerica Needs Scouting Values Now More Than Ever Before
Today we recognize all of Americas who willingly sacrificed their lives, to save others. Firemen & First Responders, who bravely climbed up to save lives in doomed burning buildings. Police
Scouts For the Whole FamilyScouts For the Whole Family
Everyone should be encouraged to use the Scout Sign and recite the Scout Oath and Law. Often I see parents at meetings that just...
District Roundtable, a Meeting You Need to AttendDistrict Roundtable, a Meeting You Need to Attend
This is your monthly district roundtable meeting that ALL Scout leaders should plane to attend. The structure of this meeting has three parts...
Training for ALL – Every Scout Deserves a Trained LeadersTraining for ALL – Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leaders
Now that we have lost of new families joining our Pack or Troops, existing leadership needs to have a discussion about training. Every adult (moms, dads, uncles, and ants) should
New Leaders – Understanding Scout Facing or BackstageNew Leaders – Understanding Scout Facing or Backstage
Cub Scout Packs recruit leaders from the parents. Troops get leaders crossing over from Packs with their Scouts. Packs are organized and run by the adult leaders. Troops are...
Recruiting Scouts is Year-round – School Night SignupRecruiting Scouts is Year-round – School Night Signup
Scouts recruitment is year-round. When school starts back up in the fall, its often referred to as the start of recruiting season. Many districts have a “School Signup Night” organized
Scout Service to Your Charter Organization?Scout Service to Your Charter Organization?
Charter Organization Representative (COR’s) is your units connection to the community. Many units don’t even consider a service project for their own. If you're with a faith organization, think about...
Crossover for Adult Leaders?Crossover for Adult Leaders?
The natural tendency of adult leaders to cross from a pack to a troop is not the only option. Seriously consider joining the...
Excuse me… When will the 7 o’clock meeting start?Excuse me… When will the 7 o’clock meeting start?
Setting an example is often harder than just doing it. Consistent start times are critical to establishing respect for leadership and the...