Leadership

runs all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference

runs the patrol leaders’ council (PLC) meetings

appoints other troop youth leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster

assigns duties and responsibilities to youth leaders

assists the Scoutmaster with youth leader training

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

helps the senior patrol leader lead meetings and activities

runs the troop in the absence of the senior patrol leader

helps train and supervise the troop scribe, quartermaster, instructor, librarian, historian, webmaster,  chaplain aide, and OA representative

serves as a member of the patrol leaders’ council

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

lends a hand controlling the patrols and building patrol spirit

plans and leads patrol meetings and activities

keeps patrol members informed

assigns each patrol member a specific duty

represents his patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetings and the annual program planning conference

prepares the patrol to participate in all troop activities

works with other troop leaders to make the troop run well

knows the abilities of each patrol member

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows and develops patrol spirit

teaches basic Scouting skills

schedule/coordinate merit badge counselor(s) for troop/Scout instruction

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

gathers photos and facts about troop activities and keeps them in a historical file or scrapbook

takes care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities

keeps information about former members of the troop

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

keeps records on patrol and troop equipment

makes sure equipment is in good working condition

issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition

makes suggestions for new or replacement items

works with the troop committee member responsible for equipment

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

assists the troop chaplain with religious services at troop activities

encourages troop members to strengthen their own relationships with God through personal prayer and devotion and participation in religious activities appropriate to their faith

tells Scouts about the Religious Emblems program for their faith at least once a year

helps recognize troop members who receive their religious emblems, (such as at a court of honor)

makes sure religious holidays are considered during the troop program planning process

helps plan for religious observance in troop activities

encourages saying grace at meals while camping or at other activities

helps promote annual Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

sets up and takes care of the troop library

keeps records of books and pamphlets owned by the troop, may work with webmaster to manage the troop’s digital library

adds new or replacement items as needed

keeps books and pamphlets available for borrowing

keeps a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out, and follows up on late returns

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

attends and keeps a log of patrol leaders’ council meetings

records individual Scout attendance

records individual Scout advancement progress

works with the troop committee member responsible for records and finance

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

Be reliable, such as being at the den and pack meetings early

Take Den Chief Training online or conducted by your district or council

Take the Den Chief Pledge

Maintain patience and a positive attitude

Understand the needs of Cub Scouts in the den, such as being sensitive to the needs of all members of your den based on their characteristics

Provide encouragement to the scout in your den

Give instruction to youth who require special attention

Understand the Methods of Cub Scouting: Living the ideals, Belonging to a den, Advancement, Family Involvement, Activities, Serving the Neighborhood, and Uniform

Help the den leader with den meetings.

Help lead activities, games, and ceremonies.

Help the members learn to be leaders.

Reflect the principles of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

Set a good example as a role model.

Share knowledge of the outdoors.

Encourage Cub Scouts and Arrow of Light Scouts to move on to the next Scouting level.

Support the Denner/Assistant Denner

makes appropriate bugle calls, as requested, at troop meetings and activities

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

works with various unit members on needed topics

ensures the website is as youth-run as possible

maintains the website as needed

sets a good example

correctly wears the Scout uniform correctly

shows Scout spirit

introduces new Scouts to troop operations

helps new Scouts towards earning the First Class rank

teaches basic Scout skills

coaches the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol on their duties

works with the patrol leader at patrol leaders’ council meetings

attends patrol leaders’ council meetings with the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol

counsels individuals Scouts on Scouting challenges

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

assures the troop adheres to the Principles of Leave No Trace, Tread Lightly, and the Outdoor Code

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit