Den Chief Training May 3, 2014 TIME OFFSET ====== -00:15 00:05 00:10 WHO === - 1. - 2. - 3. 00:15 - 4. 00:35 - 5. 00:50 01:10 01:20 01:30 01:45 01:55 02:05 02:15 02:35 - 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 02:40 02:45 15. 16. INSTRUCTIONAL TOPIC =================== Gathering - pressman's hat; how to train others Opening Ceremony- Flag Salute, Den Chief's Pledge Discuss paper hats- something to do as Cubs arrive; helping each other (part of Cub and Boy Scout Oath) Duties of Den Chief/Purposes of Scouting; have Scouts read and discuss Game Break- again part of meeting (boys join Scouts to have fun) Den Meeting Planning (incl what Den Chiefs should bring) Working with Cub Scouts (behavior of boys at different ages) Another Game Break (OPTIONAL- based on clock) Leading a game Working with Den Leader, Pack Leadership, and Scoutmaster Commitment Required How to Train (EDGE model) Den Chief Training Scenarios Announcements include Den Chief Service Award Closing Ceremony Hand out diplomas Scoutmaster Minute (A Little Fellow Follows Me) Cub Scout Vespers END ITEMS ----- American Flag Curriculum (this document) Den and Pack Meeting Guide Den Chief Cords (Wolf/Bear, Webelos, Service Award) Four Packets of Handouts 1. Pressman's Hat newspaper and instructions 2. Class Materials Den Chief Contacts Den Chief Duties and Purpose of Cub Scouts Den Chief Support Crew Den Chief Pledge Den Chief Service Award Requirements EDGE Elements of a Den Meeting Stairs/Pickle What to Bring to Every Meeting 3. Puzzles, Games, and Songs Connect the Dots How Many Squares Diagram Puzzles answer to Diagram Puzzles Songs 4. Diplomas and Den Chief Service Award requirements Roster Yoke Puzzles Den Chief Pledge I promise to help the boys in my den to the best of my ability; to encourage, guide, and protect them in all den and pack activities, and to show them by my example what Boy Scouts of America stands for. I will strive to be prompt and dependable, and to cooperate with the leaders in carrying out the den program. As each boy becomes eligible to move along the Cub Scouting trail, I will encourage him and do all in my power to interest him in someday becoming a Boy Scout. The Cub Scout Promise Boy Scout Oath The Law of the Pack Boy Scout Law The Cub Scout Motto - Do Your Best The Meaning of Webelos - We'll be Loyal Scouts Elements of a Den Meeting 1. Before the Meeting Starts 2. Gathering 3. Opening 4. Talk Time 5. Activities 6. Closing 7. After the Meeting Before the Meeting Starts Set up the room Review meeting plans; make sure everything and everyone is ready Make sure all materials are ready and set out Gathering Collect Dues Record Achievements, Electives, or Activity Pin approvals Play Games, or Work on Puzzles Teach Skills Collect Paperwork (e.g., permission slips, Blue & Gold reservations) Opening Pledge of Allegiance Scout Oath and Scout Law Roll Call Uniform Inspection Talk Time – Reminder of upcoming trips or tours – Notification/Flier for upcoming events – What to expect or be doing at this meeting – Groundwork for future advancement – Notes for upcoming Pack meeting Activities – Games – Crafts – Storytelling – Tricks or Stunts – Skits or Songs – Advancement Work as per the Den Leaders Guide – Prepare for Webelos Den Campout or Pack Family Campout – Prepare for Den or Pack Day Trip or Outing – Prepare Presentation for the next Pack Meeting Closing Announcements Reminders Closing Thoughts After the Meeting Help Denner and Assistant Denner Supervise the Cleanup Make Sure You Have Packed Up Everything You Brought Discuss the Meeting Good Points, Problems, and Areas for Improvement with the Den Leader Discuss What You Will Be Doing at the Next Meeting What is Your Role in All These Areas? What You and the Den Leader Determine What It Will Be Adventures Across the Ranks (note: first year 5th graders work on Arrow of Light; no Webelos pre-requisite) Required Adventures Elective Adventures Adventure Recognition Device Tiger 6 1 Belt Loops Wolf 6 1 Belt Loops Bear 6 1 Belt Loops Webelos 5 2 Pins Arrow of Light 4 3 Pins MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE TIME AND RESOURCES TO SERVE AS A DEN CHIEF CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING Do You Have or Will You Have Other Activities during either the Entire School Year or Part of the School Year? Sports? Band? Chorus? Religious Education? After-school job? Dancing Lessons? Driving Lessons? Orthodontist? Does the Den Meeting Time Overlap Your School Day? Middle School Dismissal is Generally Later than Elementary School Dismissal. Den Meetings are Sometimes Held in the Elementary Schools and Start only a Few Minutes after the End of the School Day. It Might Still be a Half Hour before You're Dismissed. Are You Prepared to Pay Your Own Way? Cub Scout Camporee? Pack Campout or “Camp-In”? Webelos Den Campout? Pack Day Trip? Do You Have Transportation To and From Den and Pack Meetings?