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Cub Scout All-Inclusive Leader Training

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Welcome & Introductions

• Thomas D. Huether• Field Director, Lake Agassiz• C: 406-780-0690• E: Thomas.Huether@scouting.org• Lane Schirado• District Executive, Lake Agassiz• C: 701-552-0379• lschirad@scouting.org

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Purpose of this Training

• Give New leaders the knowledge & Skills• Generate enthusiasm to be successful• Provide Basic information needed to successfully

carry out the duties of their position.

Because every Scout deserves a trained leader!

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Introduction to Cub Scouts

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Introduction to Cub Scouts

Module Overview

• Welcome• Aims and Methods

of Cub Scouting• The Pack Structure• Childhood

Development• Cub Scout Uniforms• Advancement

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Learning Objectives

• Identify what it takes to become trained• Identify & define each of the aims and methods of Cub

Scouting• List the required leadership positions for a pack• Explain the role of the Charter Org• Identify the relationship between the charter org, pack

committee, Cubmaster, and den leaders• Describe the different pack and den models• Identify 3 characteristics of Children of these ages:

– Kindergarten & 1st Grade– 2nd & 3rd Grade– 4th & 5th Grade

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• Identify the four ideals of Scouting that are accomplished by wearing the uniform

• Identify the proper uniform for each rank• Explain the purpose of rank advancement• Identify which rank belongs to what grade• Identify what Cub Scout adventures are and

how they relate to earning rank• Identify who can approve rank advancement• Recall how to record, report, and present

rank

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WELCOME

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Course Sections

• Introduction to Cub Scouts• Den Leaders• Cubmaster• Pack Committee Members & Chairs• Outdoor Programs

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Aims & Methods of Scouting

• Mission of the BSA– The mission of

the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

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• Scout Oath– On my honor I will do

my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

• Scout Law– A Scout is trustworthy,

loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.

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Cub Scouting …

• Is for youth aged 5 to 11 or in kindergarten through fifth grade

• Is family oriented• Builds independence • The aims are: develop character

development, citizenship training, personal fitness, and leadership development

• Has age-appropriate activities and lessons• Is the youth program of the BSA, improved &

tailored to our youth continuously since 1930.

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7 Methods of Cub Scouting

• 1. Living the Ideals• 2. Belonging to a Den• 3. Using Advancement• 4. Involving Family and Home• 5. Participating in Activities• 6. Serving Home and Neighborhood• 7. Wearing the Uniform

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Living the Ideals

• Scout Oath & Scout Law• Sign, Salute, handshake and slogan serve as

physical reminders

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Belonging to a Den

• Group of 6-8 Boys or Girls • About the Same Age• Develop New skills and interests• Practice sportsmanship and good citizenship• Learn to do their best

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Using Advancement

• Recognition is important• Personal sense of achievement• Strengthens family understanding

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Involving Family and Home

• Family is important to Cub Scouting• Provide leadership and support

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Participating in Activities

• Games• Projects• Skits• Songs • Outdoor activities• Trips• Service projects• Opportunities for growth, achievement and

family involvement

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Serving Home and Neighborhood

• Focuses on home and neighborhood• Strengthen connections• Support growth and development

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Wearing the Uniform

• Demonstrate membership• Identify individual achievement• Encourages a neat appearance• Sense of belonging• Good behavior• Democratic idea of equality• Covers up all differences

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CUB SCOUT PACK STRUCTURE

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What kinds of packs do you currently belong to?

Poll Time!

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Chartered Organization

• Who Can be a Charter Org?– Church– Business– Civic Organization

• Helps with: – Leader Selection – Place to meet– Support

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Pack Committee

• Minimum Positions:– Committee Chair– Treasurer– Secretary

• Recruit as many parents as possible to serve on the pack committee

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Cubmaster

• Required Position• Main Responsibility

– Conduct Pack Meetings– Serve as Master of Ceremonies

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Den Leaders

• Have direct interaction with youth• Deliver the Cub Scouting Program• Individual Den leaders for each grade and

gender• Strong Den Leader will attract families to

the den and retain the Cub Scouts• 2-deep leadership required• Youth Protection standards must always be

used

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Family Pack Structure

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Single Gender Pack

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Multi-aged dens

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Large Pack Structre

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CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

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• Youth mature at their own pace– Cognitively– Physically– Emotionally– Socially

• Middle Childhood– Ages 4 to 8

• Late Childhood– Ages 9 to 12

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Lions & Tigers

• Kindergarten & 1st Graders– Refining Motor Skills– Attention Spans are short– Easily Bored– Accident-prone, – need good supervision

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Wolves & Bears

• Second & Third Graders– Growing in

Strength & Endurance

– Curious with Vivid imaginations

– Understand between right & Wrong

– Keen Sense of rules

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Webelos & Arrow of Light

• Fourth & Fifth Graders

• Well developed eye-hand coordination

• Growing physical stamina

• Devoted to friends

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Boy Behavior & Girl Behavior

• Poll Time!

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CUB SCOUT UNIFORM

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• Four Ideals of Scouting that wearing the uniform supports– Identification– Achievement– Personal Commitment– Personal Equality

• When should you wear the uniform?– Meetings & outings– Special functions– Camp– Identify other scouters

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Adult Leaders

• Guide to Awards and Insignia

• www.scouting.org/resources/info-center/insignia-guide/

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ADVANCEMENT

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• Process by which Cub Scouts earn their badges of rank

• Progress toward their rank by earning adventures

• Progress from rank to rank, learning new skills as they go

• Developmentally appropriate and fun adventures

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Lions Kindergarten 5/6 5 req.

Bobcat

Tiger Badge First 6/7 6 req.1 elective

Wolf Cubs Second 7/86 req.

1 elective

Bear Cubs Third 8/96 req.

1 elective

Webelos Fourth, Fifth 9/10/11

5 req.1 elective

4 req.1 elective.

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• Ideal to complete rank by pack Blue & Gold.• Blue & Gold

– Anniversary month of Scouting

• Continue to meet, work on electives• Fifth-graders should earn rank by February.

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ScoutBook

• What is Scoutbook?

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Tracking Advancement

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SUMMARY

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• In this session we have covered:– Aims and Methods of Scouting– Pack Structure– Basics on Child Development– Cub Scout Uniform– And Advancement

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Den Leaders

Module Overview• Completing the

Bobcat Rank• Conducting a Den

Meeting• Resources to help

Conduct Den Meetings

• Den Management• Denners & Den

Chiefs

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Learning Objectives

• Define the Bobcat Rank• Identify the requirements for the Bobcat

Badge• Define the Core Values• Identify Parts of a den meeting• Recall the den leader guide and youth

handbook as the primary resource for den meetings

• Explain how valuable other adults are as a resource

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Learning Objectives cont.

• Identify the Family Talent Survey as the way to determine specific resources

• Identify how to approach and ask others for help.

• Locate guides, books, and training• Describe four proactive methods used to

positively manage den behavior (DL, CM)• Identify the roles of the denner and den

chief (DL, CM)

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BECOMING A BOBCAT

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• The first accomplishment in Cub Scouting

• Seven requirements:1. Scout Oath2. Scout Law3. Cub Scout Sign4. Cub Scout Handshake5. Cub Scout Motto6. Cub Scout Salute7. Child protection

exercises with parent

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Congratulations!

You have completed all the requirements a youth needs to earn the Bobcat badge.

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CONDUCTING A CUB SCOUT DEN MEETING

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• Most important group in Cub Scouting• Dens should focus on

– Quality den meetings and outings– Provides opportunities for the family

• Den Leaders should have a den leader guide

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Den Leader Guide

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PARTS OF A DEN MEETING

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• Preparation and Materials Needed• Gathering• Opening• Talk Time• Activities• Closing• After the Meeting

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Preparation

• Review and make final preparations.– Consult the Den Leader Guide.– Review materials and preparation needed early

and often.– Get Materials needed– Review your meeting location– Communicating with parents/guardians

• Time, date and location• Text messages, emails, phone calls, social media

– Check with your cubmaster on how your pack provides support to den leaders for purchasing any needed supplies.

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Gathering

• Have something for them to do:– Game– Puzzle– Magic– Outdoor activity– Supervision is important!

• Hands on and active• Good way to involve a parent or den chief

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Opening

• Opening ceremony of some type:– Flag ceremony (always)– Cub Scout motto– Song– Den yell– Prayer

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Talk Time

• Explanation of den adventure• Discuss upcoming den activities, plans, and

do-at-home projects• Announcements• Assignments for next Pack meeting• Keep Talk Time brief and to the point

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Activities

• Advancement and electives• Found in the Den Meeting plans of the Den

Leader Guide.

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Closing

• Awards and recognition (adventure loops and pins)

• Reminders (upcoming events and home assignments)

• Den leader’s minute• Brief closing ceremony• Cleanup

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After the Meeting

• Review this meeting.– Follow up on additional parts– Communicate with parents– Record what was completed

• Plan/review the next meeting.• Clean up.• Relax.

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RESOURCES

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• You are never alone• Each Cub Scout brings at least 1 adult• Identifying what resources are available to

you.• Family Talent Survey

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Family Talent Survey

• https://247scouting.com/web/BSA429/attachment/document_15361919850_7139.pdf

• Group asks are not effective• Asking each individual for help, time-limit

basis, is more successful• Why do you think that asking an entire group

all at once does not work well?

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Resources cont.

• Cub Scout Leader Book• Den Leader Guides• Cub Scout Ceremonies for Dens & Packs• Cub Scout Songbook• Cub Scout Magizine• Group Meeting Sparklers

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Local Cub Scouting Resources

• Local council service center• District executive and other support staff• District and unit commissioner• Scout executive• Camping facilities• Program support• Fund-raising programs• Activities

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Local Information Sources

• Training• Roundtable

– Monthly meeting– For all leaders and interested parents– Conducted by the district– Program ideas and fun

• Council Web site, newsletters, others• Commissioners service

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DEN MANAGEMENT

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• Cub Scouting is fun• Long history of developing simple & easy-to-

use methods• Positive discipline & structure• Set expectations• Modeling behavior• Setting up incentives

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Four helps to manage a den

• Be Prepared– Proactive and thinking ahead

• Create a den code of conduct– Could include: safety, respect for property,

relationships with others– Cub Scouts can help with the caring values and

behaviors

• Conduct Candle• Mason jar with marbles• Talking stick or talking feather

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DENNERS & DEN CHIEFS

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Denners• Develop leadership skills of

youth• Developed through hands-

on experiences• Denner-wolves through

Webelos in fifth grade who wish to serve– Have each Cub Scout

take a turn as denner– Den Meeting by den

meeting or monthly basis

– Special Person and helper

– May carry U.S. Flag, call the commands,

– Could “go first”

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Den Chiefs

• Older youth from a Scouts BSA troop, Venture Crew, or Sea scout Ship

• May be older sibling, or den leaders child

• Should complete Den Chief Training

• Serves as a role model

• Den Chief should never be left alone with the Cub Scout den

• Den Chief Handbook

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Review and Questions

Up Next: The Cubmaster

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Cubmaster

Module Overview

• Den Management• Conducting a Cub

Scout Pack Meeting

• Denners & Den Chiefs

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Learning Objectives

• Identify Parts of a Pack meeting• Describe four proactive methods used to

positively manage den behavior (DL, CM)• Explain the purpose of pack meetings• Describe the flexibility of pack meetings• Identify the roles of the denner and den

chief. (DL, CM)

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Covered in Den Leader Section

• Describe four proactive methods used to positively manage den behavior (DL, CM)

• Identify the roles of the denner and den chief. (DL, CM)

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CONDUCTING A CUB SCOUT PACK MEETING

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• What is a pack meeting?– Brings all of the dens in the pack together– Recognizes achievements– Communicate information about upcoming events– Provide a program that enriches the Cub Scout

experience

• Helps Cub Scouts realize their den is part of a larger organization

• Pack meetings are well planned and organized

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• No required number of pack meetings• May meet monthly or less often• Pinewood Derby & Blue and Gold are pack

meetings• More information on pack meetings: Cub

Scout Leader Book• Use Cub Scout Ceremonies for Dens and

Packs

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Cub Scout Pack Meetings

• Before the Meeting• Gathering• Opening• Program• Recognition/Advancements• Cubmaster Minute• Closing• After the Meeting

The Cub Scout Leader Book contains a model pack

meeting plan for each month!

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Before the Meeting

• Should be simple, fun, and an hour to an hour and a half

• Remember Den meetings are the most important– Make sure dens run well, and don’t let planning

and resources for a pack meeting take priority over den meetings

• Pack committee plans the year of pack meetings in July or August (program planning)

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Before the meeting

• Preparation for a pack meeting begins at the pack committee meeting– Den Leaders ensures each scouts record is up to

date (Scoutbook or den advancement report)

• Make arrangements for meeting space• If issues, contact your Charter rep.• Arrange for sound system if needed• Communicate with parents and gaurdians

– Texting, email, phone calls, social media etc.

• Have a pack calendar• Assign a den for setting up the meting space

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Gathering

• Greeters• Den exhibits• Pre-opening activity• Assistant Den Leaders, parents or den chief

can help with this• Conclude the gathering on time.• Start the meeting on time.

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Opening

• Opening ceremony/prayer– Flag ceremony– Pledge of Allegiance– Prayer/moment of reflection

• Song (fun and active)• Welcome and introductions

(short and sweet)• Have dens take turns• Perfect for the new member coordinator to

organize

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Program

• Program portion ideas:– Blue & Gold Banquet– Bridging Ceremony– Den Presentations– Derbies– Holiday events– Public safety events– Performer– Outdoor expert– Bike expect– Special guest– etc

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Recognition & Rank Advancement

• Youth– Advancement– Special awards

• Leaders– Special thanks– Leader award presentation

• Attendance awards• Organization

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Cubmaster Minute

• Cubmaster shares an inspiration story– Highlights the Scout Oath or Scout Law– Personal experience– Reflect on the values of scouting.

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Closing

• Flag ceremony, etc.• Sets a definite ending to the meeting

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After the Meeting

• “leave thing better than we found them”• Serve refreshments.• Clean up.• Start getting ready for the next meeting.

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Review and Questions

Up next: The Pack Committee

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Pack Committee & Chairs

Module Overview

• Conducting a Pack Committee Meeting

• Pack Finance• Annual Program

Planning• Annual Charter

Renewal

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Learning Objectives• Explain the purpose of the pack committee meeting• List the parts of a pack committee meeting• Identify the Cub Scout Leader Book as the pack

committee’s main resource• Describe the flexibility of pack committee meetings• Recall the rules about pack finances• Identify controls for establish sound financial

practices• List the steps to building a pack budget• Define the annual program planning conference• Identify the purpose of the annual program planning

conference• List who attends the annual program planning

conference• Identify when the annual program planning

conference should be held

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Learning Objectives cont.

• Summarize the responsibilities of the committee chairs, Cubmaster, Den Leaders, and other committee chairs in preparation for the annual program planning conference

• Explain the “secret sauce” of Cub Scouting• Outline the steps of the annual program planning

conference• Identify resources to help you through the annual program

planning conference• Identify what the chartered organization and the local

council agree to do• Outline the charter renewal process• Identify resources available to help with charter renewal

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The PackChartered Organization Chartered Organization

Representative

Pack Committee

Cubmaster

Cub Scout Den Leaders

Assistant Cub ScoutDen Leaders

Den Chief

Tiger Cub Den Leaders

Adult Partners

Den Chief

Pack Trainer

Assistant Cubmaster

Webelos Den Leaders

Assistant Webelos Den Leaders

Den Chief

Local Council

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CONDUCTING A CUB SCOUT PACK COMMITTEE MEETING

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• Essential to running a Cub Scout Pack• Providing adequate support to Den Leaders,

Assistant Den Leaders, and families in the pack

• Exists to pan and manage:– Pack meetings– Pack Events and activities– Finances– Support Den Leaders

• Held monthly, same day and time each month

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Pack LeadersMember of

Pack Committee

Chartered organization representative

Pack committee chair and members and/or parent coordinator—three registered leaders required

Pack trainer

Cubmaster and assistant

Den leaders and assistants

Den chiefs

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Pack Committee Meeting

• Before the Meeting• Welcome and Call to Order• Evaluating the Previous Month• Finalizing the Current Month • Planning Ahead• Unit Leadership enhancements• Social Time and Fellowship

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Before the Meeting

• Developing an agenda with specific items to be reported and discussed

• Pack Key 3– Committee Chair, Charter Org Rep, Cubmaster– Does not need to be in person, can be done via

email

• Pack Committee Chair creates agenda– Monthly: Treasurer’s report, membership efforts– Seasonal: Pinewood Derby, B&G, Webelos

crossover, etc.

• Reminder sent for the date, time, and location

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Welcome and Call to Order

• Officially starts the meeting• Star the meeting on time• Attendees introduce themselves• Nametags help

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Evaluate the Previous Month

• Reports are presented– Agenda is used as a guide– Treasurer’s report– Evaluation of pack meeting, recent activities

etc..

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Finalize the Current Month

• Plans review and final details arranged for next pack meeting

• Reports from those chairing upcoming activities

• District & Council Events discuss• Pack Committee Chair is responsible for

keeping the meeting on topic– May mean a topic will need to be table

• Pack committee meeting should last one hour

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Plan Ahead

• Plans for the next Pack meeting and other special events are developed and assignments make

• Discussion about any other pending topics is held

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Unit Leadership Enhancements

• Quick Sessions designed to spark conversations

• Discuss training opportunities available• Ensure training requirements such as Youth

Protection Training & Outdoor training are/will be completed

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Social Time and Fellowship

• Allows leaders time for refreshments and fellowship

• Be respectful of time

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PACK FINANCE

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• Good Funding & Financial management• Rules that must be followed:

– Chartered org. is the entity that owns the charter to operate the pack.

• Pack Treasurer– Requires the utmost honesty, integrity, and

transparency– Basic understanding of accepted account

principles– Selected by the pack committee chair, and

approved by the Charter Org.

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Pack Finances

• Ensure two signatures or two approvers before funds are withdrawn– Can be Pack Treasurer and Pack Committee Chair

or Cubmaster

• Provide monthly financial statements– Other pack committee member or Charter org

review bank statements quarterly

• Develop a pack budget– Identifies the budgeted expense for the year– Determines needed income for the year– Should be done at same time a pack calendar

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Pack Budget Plan

• Who?• When?• What?• How?

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Pack Budget Plan

• Registration• Boys’ Life• Unit accident insurance• Reserve fund• Other expenses• Program materials• Activities and camps

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Pack Finances

• Packs May not solicit individuals or companies for direct contribution.

• Unit Money-earning application

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ANNUAL PROGRAM PLANNING

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• A fun and successful year for your Cub Scout Pack involves annual program planning

• Set calendar• How things are funded• Who is responsible for each activity and

event

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Annual Pack Program Planning Conference

• Led by the pack chair and cubmaster.• Supported by the pack committee, treasurer,

secretary.• Den leaders and interested parents

attend and participate.• More in depth dive into Program Planning

can be found on the council website.

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Secret Sauce to Program Planning

• First Ingredient: Keep it safe– Have we talked about the real risks?– Are we able to do this?– Do we know how to proceed safely– Do we trust each other to execute the plan?– Do we have a safe space or not?

• Second Ingredient: Do the Program• Third Ingredient: Make it Meaningful• https://www.nlcbsa.org/pp

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Program Planning Cont.

• Seven steps to conducting an annual program planning conference.– Master Calendar– Review– Budget Review– Planning the Year– Responsibilities– Finalize– Ongoing Process

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Master Calendar

• Creates a visual focal point• School calendar is essential

– Non-scouting events, activities, and holidays

• Local Council/District Calendar• Other Calendars

– Community Calendar of Special Events– Religious Calendars– Charter Org Calendar

• Pack Meetings, Den Meetings, Pack Committee Meetings, Special Events

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Review

• Review established date and time for pack, den, and committee meetings

• Review major events– Pinewood Derby– Blue & Gold– Crossover

• Review month by month• Succession plan for each position

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Budget Review

• Review last years Budget• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAl3C6S

U_XU&feature=youtu.be• Detailed dive into budget• What expenses the pack with cover• Identify how much income the pack will

need– Dues– Fundraising

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Planning the Year

• Review the Calendar– Month to Month– Confirm each meeting & Activity– Add or remove any dates– Calendar will be ready to share

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Responsibilities

• Cubmaster assigns den responsibilities– Setup– Cleanup– Open & Closing Ceremonies

• Special Event Chairs Identified

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Finalize

• How to distribute/maintain calendar• Have online calendar• 3-month printed calendar• Distribute pack operating budget• Make sure families have access to calendar• Good communication plan in place

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Ongoing Process

• Calendar should be reviewed at the Pack committee meeting

• An update on Activities

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Program Planning Resources

• Cub Scout Leader Book• Scouting magazine• Boy’s Life magazine• Cubcast• https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording

/8775674397906647308– Deep Dive into Program Planning

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Annual Charter RenewalLocal Council Agrees to:

Respect the aims and objectives of the Charter OrgMake program training and resources availableMake training available for the chartered org rep and require adult leaders to attend BSA Youth Protection training. Conduct criminal background checks on adult leadersProvide Camping opportunities, administrative support, and professional support to assist the chartered organization in developing a successful Scouting Program.Provide general liability insurance.

• Charter Org Agrees to:– Use the Scouting program

consisten with BSA rules, regulations, and policies.

– Appoints a chartered organization representative and approve the adults in your pack as volunteer leaders.

– Ensures the pack has a place to meet.

– Encourages adult leaders to take training.

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Charter Renewal

• Best Done Online can be done by paper• Unit Commissioner can assist• https://www.scouting.org/commissioners/in

ternet-rechartering/

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Steps to Charter Renewal

• Step 1-Confirms those who are active• Step 2-Update information on each member• Step 3-Calculate the registration fees,

including Boy’s Life magazine• https://scoutnet.scouting.org/UCRS/ui/hom

e/default.aspx

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Questions

Up Next: Outdoor Programs

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Outdoor Programs

Learning Objectives• Preparing Families

for Outdoor Adventure

• Keeping Cub Scouting Safe

• Journey to Excellence

• Involving Adults in Cub Scouting

• Continuing your Learning Journey

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Learning Objectives

• Identify the Cub Scout Six Essentials• List activities to get parents comfortable for

their first outdoor adventure• State what activities require a BALOO

trained leader• Identify the Guide to Safe Scouting as a

primary resource for safety rules and regulations

• Know how to report an incident and locate the incident reporting tool and training

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• Explain Journey to Excellence as a process• Locate the Journey to Excellence Scorecards• States the purpose of having a parents

meeting• Lists the steps to properly making an ask• Explain the difference between assigning

task and filling positions• Identify the requirements to earn your

training award knot

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PREPARING FAMILIES FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

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Setting up a tent

• Tent Setup Party• May fulfill a Cub

Scout Requirement

• Helps prevent parent frustration

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6 Essentials of Cub Scouts

• Filled water bottle

• First-aid kit• Sun protection• Trail food• Flashlight• Whistle

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Planning Ahead

• First Step-Make arrangements for activity– Go to location ahead of time– Take notes i.e. directions to the location, parking

information, good spot to meet

• Overnight/Outdoor activity– 1 registered adult leader has completed BALOO

(Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation)– Discuss gear, including tarps and rain gear– Plan for meals and snacks

• Start with a simple outing• Cub Scout Leader Book

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KEEPING CUB SCOUTING SAFE

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• First Priority to keep Scouts safe• Overnight activities require 1 BALOO trained leader• Guide to Safe Scouting

– https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/toc• “More sets of eyes and hands can come in handy.”• Present program as it is written, safety is already built

into the program.• Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities• https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf

/680-685.pdf• Parents expect leaders to take safety seriously.• Builds trust and respect

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Reporting an incident

• https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/incident-report/

• Incident report is required for injuries beyond Scout-rendered first aid, allegations of abuse, or violations of BSA policies

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JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE

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• Performance and recognition program for Units, districts and councils.

• Shows what a quality program is

• Used during Program Planning

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• Best Resources in Scouting– Parents, guardians, adult partners– Have each adult complete the Family Talent

Survey

• Starts the very moment a family joins• Schedule a parents meeting 10 days after

your formal joining event– Date, time, and location, including address– Send a personalized text or email two days prior

• All parents, guardians and other caring adults

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INVOLVING ADULTS IN CUB SCOUTS

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First Parents Meeting

• Designed to do two things– Welcome new families– Provide them an opportunity to participate

• Perfect meeting for the New member Coordinator

• Non-uniformed meeting• Have name tags

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First Parents Meeting

• Welcome and introductions• Charter organization welcome-charter org

rep or institutional head• Pack structure—what is den?/what is a pack• What Cub Scout do—introduce adventures,

ranks, and bobcat• Where to get your handbook and uniform—

directions to local Scout shop• Pack Calendar—have the next 6-9 months

planned out

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• Pack Finances—review the pack budget including how the pack generates income and how it spend it on programs

• Pack communications—email, text, social media, etc.

• Adult participation in the pack• Adult applications• Welcome new den leaders and others who

agree to take on a leadership position• adjourn

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• Some mane not like titles or official positions• Will be willing and ready to do the work• Those who do not want to wear a uniform

– Record keeping or communications• Have a written position description

– Identify what Skills are needed– What skills the volunteer has– Commitment

• Make the ask face to face• Two things to take with you

– Another adult volunteer– Written Position description

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• When someone says “no”– No task or position is too small

• Tenure is less important– Skills are more important– I.e. strong communication, working well with

others, well organize etc.

• Number one reason adults don’t volunteer.• They where never asked.

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• More ways to continue to learn and grow– Training Award knot– Den Leader Training Award

• https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Den-Leader-Training-Award-511-052_WB.pdf

– Cubmaster’s Key Progress Record• https://www.scouting.org/wp-

content/uploads/2018/11/Cubmasters-Key-511-053_WB.pdf

– Scouter’s Training Award for Cub Scouting Progress Record• https://www.scouting.org/wp-

content/uploads/2018/11/Scouters-Training-Award-for-Cub-Scouting-511-057_WB.pdf

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CONTINUE THE JOURNEY

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Supplemental Leader Training

• BALOO—Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation

• Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders• Pow wow• University of Scouting• Council or district supplemental• Philmont Training Center opportunities

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Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders

• Planning and activities• Basic skills

– Camping essentials– Knots and ropes– Tents and packs– Outdoor activity badges– Cooking and sanitation– How to have fun

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University of Scouting

• Day-long event• For leaders of all programs• Broad range of subjects (you choose)

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Philmont Training Center

• Open to all Scouting leaders• Family-oriented activities• Cub Scout courses

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Den Chief Training

• For Boy Scouts and Venturers who are filling a den chief leadership position.

• Fast Start (online) provides immediate help

• Youth Protection (online)• Health and safety• Safe Swim Defense (online)• Safety Afloat (online)• First aid• CPR

Safety Training

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Roundtable

• Monthly meeting• Conducted by district commissioner staff.• Program information• Planning assistance• Den and pack ideas• For all leaders!

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Wood Badge

• Advanced leadership training• Weeklong or two extended

weekends• Focuses on five leadership areas.• Skills that apply to home,

work, and Scouting.

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Review and Questions