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Although many of the Pack Organization charts don't show them, it seems that it's O.K. for Tiger Dens to have Den chiefs. I just taught the new CS leader training syllabus this weekend, and taught the Tiger Leader section. The syllabus specifically talks about Den Chiefs for Tiger Dens.

Our pack pays for them. They are part of the program and so we budget for them. I know of packs who will not pay for a second (or subsequent) beltloop, but we even pay for those.

emb021 - Where does one obtain the referenced "nice wooden nametag"? I'd like to order one.

The online Den Chief training is "Fast Start" training, just like the online fast start for other positions. To be fully trained a Den Chief must complete the four hour course. Upon completion of the course, a Den Chief should be awarded a Trained strip. The syllabus is an item which much be purchased from the Supply division. Check your Scout Shop. It's a small pamphlet, and not extremely expensive. My district offers Den Chief training, as does our council. But both are large and well staffed by volunteers. Many Scouters may not be in districts or councils where this is the case.

Some Important Points: Paying your own way. This is a fundamental principle of the Boy Scouts of America. It is one of the reasons why no solicitations (requests for contributions from individuals or the community) are permitted by Cub Scout packs. Young people in Scouting are taught early on that if they want something in life, they need to earn it. This principle is among the reasons that adults who were Scouts are found to have higher incomes. The finance plan of any pack should include participation by a Cub Scout in a regular dues plan. An annual pack participation fee, too often c

I noticed when I read the article in the magazine, and this thread reminded me. There is a statement which says that training is available online. Has anyone found this yet? I haven't seen it in the Online Learning Center. Maybe it's on the ScoutParents site?

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.jsp?CATID=cat2853&PRODID=prd3162&source=search#select This is too narrow to cover a position patch, but you could use strips. I have seen wider versions at both Hancock Fabrics and JoAnn Fabrics.

Safe Swim rules do not require a BSA lifeguard. They require qualified supervision. A BSA lifeguard is one way to provide that. However, if a trained lifeguard is not available, a strong swimmer may be designated as a lifeguard. " For unit swims in areas where lifeguards are not provided by others, the supervisor should designate two capable swimmers as lifeguards. " Most Cub Packs are going to go swimming at a public facility where lifeguards are provided. In that case, the leaders need to know the Safe Swim principles in order to make sure the event is conducted according to the BS

Ah, I see. Any thing you can set up as "filler"? Paper games, or puzzles? Can you make him a 'helper' - handing out materials, record attendance, etc. THis may be a sign that crafts should be a less frequent aspect of meetings, or that you need to step up the complexity of the projects, to suit the boy's developing skills.

Off the top of my head, no, I don't think there are any Dub Scout activities which *require* a CPR trained adult.

>Are assistant den leaders required to take the leader specific >training? Well, no one is *required* to take training except for specific activities. But, if you want well run dens, then you should expect assistants to attend training >Does a den leader need to take the leader specific training >each year as they move from Tigers to Wolves to Bears to >Webelos? There is training for Tiger Den leaders; Wolf/Bear den leaders and Webelos den leaders. So they don't have to retrain at Bears, it's the same course as for Wolves. >How often do leaders need to b

Another thing to consider is to carefully plan your meetings to lessen the opportunity to misbehave. Any time you provide unstructured time is an invitation to goof off or get squirrely. Make sure your activities flow immediately from one to another, with no time inbetween. This may mean you have to set everything up before the meeting, or have another adult be preparing one activity while you're leading another. The fewer chances they have to be naughty, the fewer problems you'll have. You'll all be happier, and have a better time.

Our council provides us with Scout tatoos or bookmark to *hand* to the kids along the parade route. We are prohibited from throwing candy or prizes because they don't want kids running in front of vehicles. Another possibility would be stickers - Kids love stickers.

Wait for it - I have consumed liquor in my uniform. Liquor served by my council (or by a caterer employed by my council). AFAIK there is not rule against drinking liquor in uniform. There *Is* a rule against serving alcohol when youth are present. There is a rule against serving alcohol on BSA owned property. The events I attended were not on council property, and no youth were present. Now, when our district committee has our December meeting at a local bar/restaurant, we don't wear uniforms. I agree with the premise that if a bunch of us goes out to a bar after a Scouting function, that

From the National Council web site - Will the fund-raising project avoid soliciting money or gifts? The BSA Rules and Regulations state, "Youth members shall not be permitted to serve as solicitors of money for their chartered organizations, for the local council, or in support of other organizations. Adult and youth members shall not be permitted to serve as solicitors of money in support of personal or unit participation in local, national, or international events."For example: Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts and leaders should not identify themselves as Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts or as a troop/pack

Cub Scout Leader Basic training - Spring 1991 Cub Scout Trainer Wood Badge - 1995 Scoutmaster Fundamentals & Troop Committee Training - 1996?

The dens meet for a 12 week session. The meetings/practices are supposed to include a soccer skills session (25 minutes), a Scouting program activity (25 minutes), and then a "mini-game", followed by a closing ceremony http://www.soccerandscouting.org/program/index.html'>http://www.soccerandscouting.org/program/index.html'>http://www.soccerandscouting.org/program/index.html Weekend pack meetings include more games. Each 12 week session is concluded with a mini-tournament. Each Scout is also supposed to have family time during the week to work on soccer skills and Scouti

In my study of Cub Scout history and old Cub literature, I have found that this *was* once the standard for Webelos camping. Thirty years go or so I believe. Seems to have hung around. Webelos are now encouraged to camp. It's one way we fulfill both our promise of fun and adventure, and the 10th purpose of Cub Scouting - to prepare them to be Boy Scouts.

hot_foot - the photo on the left is the old uniform. The one on the right is the new one. I think there were trying to show the contrast.

Eagle92 - If you're going to get re-involved in the Cub training, you should know that there are new versions of the Cub Scout position specific training and BALOO, which were released this summer. I would suggest taking the Cub fast starts, just to get re-acquainted. Like you, I was trained with the old Cub Leader Basic. However, I've been primarily a Cub Scouter for the last 19 years, so I've kept up on the changes - and there have been quite a few. One of the best on-line trainings I've seen lately is the new Den Chief fast start, which does a great job with the parts of a den mee

Other direct contact leaders are SMs and ASMs, Advisors and Asst Advisors, Skippers and Mates, Varsity Scout coaches and their assistants.

ScoutNut has that one nailed. In an LDS troop, the 11-year olds (remember they move up from Webelos on their 11th birthday) are placed in a separate patrol. They meet separately from the rest of the troop (the 12-13 year olds). See: http://www.ldsscouting.org/11yearolds/11yearolds.html

I actually do this. I charge $1.50 for CSPs, a set of unit numerals, a position patch, a pocket flap (OA or Outdoor Activity Award). Rank badges are $1.00 each. Trained patches, World Crest, Den numeral/patch or patrol patch, merit badges are $.50 each. It's sort of based on size or difficulty. I charge $5.00 to hem pants and sell red vests for $8-15 depending on size and material.

OGE asked "Has there ever been a thought to make PTC level courses available in places other than PTC?" Some courses are offered at Sea Base. This coming January there will be some Boy Scout courses offered there. However no family program is included. See: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/18-108_Form.pdf

Pack15 - be prepared. In Boy Scouts, a Scout *is* considered active for the purposes of advancement if he is registered as a current member of a unit. A particular level of attendance at meetings or camping events is specifically prohibited from being set by a unit as a criterion for advancement. On another note. The same procedures apply for appealing Cub Scout advancement as the appeals process in Boy Scouting. Since there is no Board of Review, a written explanation isn't required for the Scout, but a parent may appeal to the District Advancement Committee on behalf of their son in the