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(Haymarket, Virginia)

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Becoming A Leader

Cub Scouting relies on volunteers to be pack leaders. Volunteers come from all backgrounds and experiences. Plumbers, lawyers, homemakers, teachers, doctors, janitors, and scientists—people from just about every occupation imaginable—are involved in leading youth to become responsible, caring, and competent citizens. They also quickly discover that Scout volunteering lets them learn new skills and build lifelong friendships while having fun.

Requirements

Any parent or chartered organization member is usually welcomed to pitch in and help with the pack, and there are no formal requirements for periodic or temporary assistance. But to serve in an ongoing role, you must register as an adult volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America by submitting an Adult Application

What Makes A Trained Leader

A direct contact Scout leader is considered fully trained and entitled to wear the Trained leader emblem when he or she has completed the following training courses and the specific training for the position.

Fast Start Training.

Fast Start training is the first step for all new leaders and should be taken immediately after they register and before they meet with any youth members.

Youth Protection Training.

Youth Protection training is required for all registered Scouters. At all times, youth safety is the number one priority. At the same time, adults need to know the rules for keeping themselves safe, too. Comprehensive Youth Protection training teaches all the do’s and don’ts of working with youth.

This is Scouting.

This Is Scouting is a new online training session that picks up when Fast Start leaves off with six modules of training: The Mission of Scouting, Programs for All ages, Scouting Is Fun, Scouting in the Community, Keeping Our Youth Safe, and Scouting’s Legacy.

Position Specific Training.

Leader position specific training is based on the leader’s position. These courses are taught by informed trainers who know how to engage groups and make learning fun. These courses are offered by the district or council as group training, or may be done as small groups or by personal coaching.

Registering with the BSA

All a parent volunteer has to do is, visit the BSA website at www.scouting.org and register. From there the courses are available to you at your leisure, online, which you can start and stop, and pickup again, when it is convenient to your schedule.

Den Leadership

The pack encourages any mom or dad willing to step up and help lead their scout's den. This is why you will see several assistant leaders per den. With regards to who the "leader" is vs. "assistant" leader, the pack encourages the leadership roles to rotate or shared based on need, time constrainsts, personal schedules, etc. Many hands lightened the load is a very valid motto to running a Den, as this not only prevents burn-out, it adds to the quality of the den experience because there is more than one viewpoint and set of ideas.

In new Tiger dens, every parent leads a den meetings on a rotating basis. It should not be expected one or two adults take on the task, even if he or she wishes to. Although the Pack will need one leader and one assistant leader assigned to the Tiger den(s), this is really only for administrative and communication purposes, and to fulfill a requirement with the BSA. Having den meetings hosted by every Tiger and their parent on a rotating basis, not only encourages involvement by everyone, it gives every parent an easy experience of what the role of den leader is like. It is not until the scouts are into the 2nd half of their first scouting year, do parents need to determine who will lead their den the following year, when their Tiger Cubs become Wolf Scouts.

Tiger Cubs will also have allot of fun helping their parent host a den meeting, especially if they host their den meeting at their home or outdoors. Having a Tiger Cub see their parent in a leadership role has its benefits as well, especially in terms of behavior.

Taking Leadership to a Higher Level

The BSA through our local council, NCAC, offers a variety of advanced training course for cub scout leaders. Pack 1382 encourages our pack and den leaders to attend these courses, and assists with carrying some of the financial burden by budgeting a certain dollar amount to be shared by all leaders who wish to sign up.

Pow-Wow (November)

Pow Wow is a supplemental, action-packed training event for adult Cub Scout Leaders. You will spend the day learning new ideas and concepts with hands-on experiences that will enhance your ability to deliver and support a fun-filled, exciting program to Cub Scout boys. Den leaders and event organizers will come away from Pow-Wow with new ideas, more confidence and the enthusiasm in leading events and activities.

University of Scouting (February)

It is the only time during the year where adult Scout leaders can find, all in one place, the widest variety of training opportunities in all program areas (Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venture Scouts, Varsity Scouts, District, and Council). Whether you are new to the program or a veteran of many years, the University of Scouting provides interesting courses in Cubbing, Scouting, what we call “Adventuring” (a combination of Varsity, Venturing, and Sea Scout activities), as well as Electives opportunities. After taking courses at the University of Scouting, an adult Scouter will grow in the understanding about what the true spirit of scouting is, but not just who it applies to his own Cub Scout, or his own den or his own pack he helps lead, but for all Scouts and youths in general.

BALOO (quarterly)

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation is an outdoor skills training program for the Cub Scout Leader or Parent - no camping experience required. BALOO training teaches Cub Scout Leaders and Parents the essential organizing, planning, camp craft, and outdoor safety skills to enable a Pack to go camping as a Scouting group. BALOO training program topics include activity planning, program ideas, campfire planning, equipment, cooking and sanitation, safety, and first aid. Tour permits now require at least one leader with BALOO training on all Cub Scout Pack campouts.

OWL (quarterly)

Outdoor Webelos Leader training focuses on teaching the Webelos Leaders how to prepare for, plan and run a quality outdoor event for Webelos-aged Scouts. The course builds on information taught in BALOO and gives more detained information on equipment, health and safety, first aid, campfires, locating campsites, outdoor cooking, and much more, which is more specific to activities for Webelos in preparation for the Boy Scouting in the 6th grade.

Weather Hazard Training

All leaders who lead scouts in outdoor activities should take this course. It is offered anytime on the BSA www.myscouting.org website. Save your certification and provide it to the Pack Trainer to input on the Scout-tracker.

Emergency Preparedness (right after 1st leaders meeting in Aug/Sep)

All registered Leaders in our pack are encouraged to achieve this award, as it helps to ensure the pack is prepared in case of an emergency at any den or pack event or activity involving anyone, not only one of our scouts or their family members. The award focuses on creating and actively practicing out an emergency preparedness program for our scouts and their families at their own home, as well as at den and pack meetings. The award also focuses on assembling and maintained a first aid kit out our scouts meeting places, as well as traininig in basic first-aid and CPR/AED. It is already a BSA requirement for den leaders and pack event coordinators to hold medical forms for participating scouts and adults at their respective functions.

Leader Recognition

Cub Scout Leader Recognition Awards

Recognition awards are available to Cub Scout leaders who complete training, tenure, and performance requirements. These awards are presented by the local council. All of the awards require the completion of Fast Start Training, Basic Leader Training for the position, Youth Protection training, and participation in roundtables or a pow wow or University of Scouting. Some require additional supplemental training. One or two years of registered service in the appropriate position is a requirement for each award, and tenure used for one award may not be used for another.

	Tiger Cub Den Leader Award Tenure Complete one year as a registered Tiger Cub den leader (or coach) Training Complete Tiger Cub Den Leader Fast Start training. Complete New Leader Essentials and Tiger Cub Den Leader Specific Training. Complete Youth Protection training. During your tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout leader pow wow or university of Scouting, or attend at least four roundtables. Performance Help conduct a Tiger Cub roundup for your pack with at least five new Tiger Cub boy/adult teams recruited. Contact the host team each month and provide support as needed for one year. Coordinate Tiger Cub den participation in three pack activities. Graduate a Tiger Cub den into Cub Scouting with at least 60 percent of Tiger Cubs becoming Cub Scouts. Report on the progress of Tiger Cub dens at 75 percent of pack leader meetings.
	Cub Scout Den Leader Award Tenure Complete one year as a registered Cub Scout den leader. Training Complete Cub Scout Den Leader Fast Start training. Complete New Leader Essentials and Cub Scout Den Leader Specific Training. Complete Youth Protection training. During your tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout leader pow wow or university of Scouting, or attend at least four roundtables. Performance Do five of the following: During at least one program year, have a minimum of 50 percent of the Cub Scouts in your den earn the rank for their grade or age (Wolf or Bear). At least once, reregister a minimum of 75 percent of the eligible members of your den as a part of pack rechartering. Graduate a minimum of 60 percent of the eligible members of your den into Webelos Scouting. Have an assistant den leader or second adult who regularly meets with your den. Have a den chief who regularly meets with your den. Take leadership in planning and conducting a den service project. Conduct at least three den meetings per month, nine months per year, or follow an optional plan approved by the pack. Participate with your den in a Cub Scout day camp or Cub Scout resident camp experience. Hold regular den meeting and den activity planning sessions with your assistant den leader.
	Webelos Den Leader Award Tenure Complete one year as a registered Webelos den leader. Training Complete Webelos Den Leader Fast Start training. Complete New Leader Essentials and Webelos Den Leader Specific Training. Complete outdoor training for Webelos den leaders. Complete Youth Protection training. During your tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout leader pow wow or university of Scouting, or attend at least four roundtables. Performance Do seven of the following: During at least one program year, have a minimum of 50 percent of the Webelos Scouts in your den advance in rank (Webelos badge or Arrow of Light Award). At least once, reregister a minimum of 75 percent of the eligible members of your den as part of a pack rechartering. Graduate a minimum of 60 percent of the eligible members of your Webelos den into Boy Scouting. Have an assistant den leader or second adult who regularly attends your den?s meetings and activities. Have a den chief who regularly meets with your den. Take leadership in planning and conducting two Webelos overnight campouts or other outdoor den activities each year. Assist in planning and conducting a Webelos den/Boy Scout troop joint activity. Take leadership in planning and conducting a Webelos den service project. Conduct at least three Webelos den meetings per month, nine months per year, or follow an optional meeting plan approved by the pack. Participate with your den in a Webelos day camp or resident camp experience. Hold regular den meeting and den activity planning sessions with your assistant den leader.
	Cubmaster Award Tenure Serve as a registered assistant Cubmaster for one year and a registered Cubmaster for one year, or serve as a registered Cubmaster for two years. Training Complete Cubmaster Fast Start training. Complete New Leader Essentials and Cubmaster Specific Training. Complete Youth Protection training. During each year of tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout Leader pow wow or university of Scouting, or attend at least four roundtables. Performance As a Cubmaster or assistant Cubmaster in a pack, earn the national Quality Unit Award at least twice. Earn the National Summertime Pack Award at least once. Plan and conduct pack meetings during each year registered as Cubmaster.
	Pack Trainer Award Tenure Complete two years as a registered pack trainer. Training Performance Complete Fast Start training for the pack committee. Complete New Leader Essentials and be familiar with and able to explain the key elements of Leader Specific Training for all volunteer positions in the pack. Complete Youth Protection Training. Participate in a trainer development conference. Participate in a Cub Scout leader pow wow or university of Scouting (if your council conducts them) during each year of tenure for this award. Have Cub Scout roundtable staff certify your attendance for at least 30 percent of the roundtables during each year of tenure for this award. Attain 100 percent trained leadership within the pack for the committee chairman, Cubmaster, and all den leaders. Have a working plan in place for delivering Fast Start training to new leaders within 48 hours of their joining your pack. Have a working plan in place for helping leaders who have not taken basic training to attend New Leader Essentials and Leader Specific training. Keep and update training records of all leaders in your pack. During the pack annual program planning meeting, be available to answer questions about training courses. Review ongoing pack leadership training status and provide leaders with updates on any available supplemental training.
	Cub Scouter Award Tenure Complete two years as a registered adult leader in a Cub Scout pack. Training Complete Fast Start training, if available for your position. Complete New Leader Essentials and specific training for any Cub Scouting position. Complete Youth Protection training. During each year of tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout Leader pow wow or university of Scouting, or attend at least four roundtables. Performance Do five of the following: Assist in planning a pack program that results in advancement in rank by a minimum of 50 percent of pack members each year. Serve as an adult leader related to a pack that earns the national Quality Unit Award. Serve as leader of a blue and gold dinner, pinewood derby, space derby, raingutter regatta, field day, picnic or other Cub Scout pack activity. Give leadership to a promotional effort that results in at least 60 percent of pack families subscribing to Boys? Life magazine. Develop or update a Tiger Cub or Cub Scout den activity book listing local places to go, things to do, costs, distances, etc., for the five Tiger Cub areas, or for at least 12 Cub Scout themes. Give leadership to planning and conducting a pack service project. Organize participation of a pack in the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. Help conduct two annual pack Friends of Scouting campaigns. Serve as a leader for members of your pack attending a Cub Scout day camp or resident camp. Serve one year as pack trainer, during which time 75 percent of registered pack leaders complete basic training for their positions.