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Den Chiefs and Denners

Den Chief

Den Chiefs are older, experienced Boy Scouts that work with a Cub Scout Den. They must be at least 14 years old and must have achieved First Class rank in their Boy Scout Troop. They are selected for the position of Den Chief by their Senior Patrol leader and Scoutmaster and must be approved by the Cubmaster. Den Chiefs are usually former Cub Scouts. Responsibilities of a Den Chief include:

Know the purposes of Cub Scouting.
Help Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
Serve as the activities assistant at den meetings.
Set a good example through attitude and uniforming.
Be a friend to the boys in the den.
Help lead weekly den meetings.
Help the den in its part of the monthly pack meeting.
Meet regularly with the den leader to review den meeting plans.
Help den leaders as requested.
Help the Cub Scout denner and assistant denner to be leaders.
Receive training from the den leader (and Cubmaster or assistant Cubmaster) and attend Den Chief Training.
Help with Webelos overnight campouts and other outdoor experiences.
Help with joint Webelos Scout-Boy Scout activities.
Keep in contact with the assistant Scoutmaster in the troop.
Help the assistant Scoutmaster and Cubmaster plan graduation ceremonies for Webelos Scouts.

The position of Den Chief gives older Boy Scouts the opportunity to hold a leadership position and simultaneously provides the Cub Scout Den Leaders with extra assistance to help organize and execute a quality program within the Den.

If you are interested in obtaining a Den Chief to assist with your den, please discuss your need with your Cubmaster.

Cub Scout Denner

The Cub Scout denner is a den member elected by the den for a short period, usually one or two months. His responsibilities are determined by the den leader and den chief. This might include helping to set up the den meeting place and cleanup; helping with games, ceremonies, tricks, and puzzles; leading a song; or acting as den cheerleader. He should be given meaningful responsibilities and recognition to help him learn how to be a leader, so all boys will look forward to their turn as denner. (The short term of office is to give all boys the opportunity to serve.)

Cub Scout Assistant Denner

The Cub Scout assistant denner is a den member elected by the den for a short term of office, coinciding with the denner's term. He assists the denner, and usually becomes denner for the next term.

Webelos Scout Denner

The Webelos Scout denner is a Webelos Scout who has been elected by secret ballot by the Webelos den for a short term of office, usually three to six months. His responsibilities are determined by the Webelos den leader and Webelos den chief, and might include such things as leading ceremonies, preparing equipment, setting up the meeting room, greeting new boys and helping them get acquainted, assisting with tricks and puzzles, or other worthwhile tasks.

Webelos Scout Assistant Denner

The Webelos Scout assistant denner is a den member elected by the den for a short term of office, to coincide with the Webelos Scout denner's term. He assists the denner, and usually becomes Webelos Scout denner for the next term.

Shoulder Cords

A shoulder cord is available for the denners, assistant denners, and den chiefs to wear on the left shoulder as recognition of their position.

The shoulder cord for denners is a gold, double-strand braid.
Assistant denners wear a gold single-strand braid

Den Chiefs wear a single-strand blue and gold shoulder cord.

Webelos Den Chiefs wear a single-strand, blue, red, and gold shoudler cord.

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