Bear Den Leader

The Wolf and Bear Den Leaders' responsibilities are to:

• Give leadership in carrying out the pack program in the den.

• Lead the den in its participation at pack meetings. Serve as den host or hostess for den family members at pack meetings.

• Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders.

• Maintain a friendly relationship with Cub Scouts; encourage them to earn advancement awards. Keep accurate advancement records and see that boys receive recognition for their achievements.

• Stimulate the Cub Scouts' imaginations on the program theme for the month and help the den prepare its stunts and exhibits for the pack meeting.

• Help establish a close working relationship with the assistant den leader and den chief, functioning as a den leadership team.

• Develop and maintain a good working relationship and open communication with den families. Use their talents to help enrich the den program. Hold den adults' meetings as often as needed to get acquainted with family members and strengthen den operation.

• See that a leader is available for all den meetings and activities. Call on the assistant den leader to fill in when necessary.

• Take part in the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders' meetings.