A Well-Trained Leader

Several years ago I was asked to provide a list of steps and a timeline for cub scout leaders to become well-trained. Recently at Roundtable somebody asked just such a question, so I am bringing this forward again. I did my best to put together a list as requested.  Get excited for knowing where to get training, not overwhelmed for the list. Just start at the top and work your way down, like a checklist.

Akela's Council is only offered in the Utah National Parks Council, and I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY suggest attending, no matter how new or how seasoned you are in Cub Scouting, as well as no matter what District, Council, or state you live!!! Akela's Council would be described as a Woodbadge specifically focusing on actually presenting Cub Scouts.  (It is being considered by National BSA as official, but is still in the process of being watched similar to a pilot program.)

Leader Responsibilites...What are mine?

Sometimes we don't always know what our position responsibilities are. I am here to help. Or at least attempt to help. On the Scouting website, the following is Highly Recommended. An introduction to these roles include a bulleted list of tasks and rewards of volunteering. Don't worry, they are only 4 pages each.

So You're a New:

Pack Committee Chair

Cubmaster

Den Leader

Webelos Leader

Here is a good place to go, to find a plethora of:

Resources, Forms & Applications

Also found on the Scouting website

(an AMAZING site to find TONS of INFORMATION regarding Scouting!!)

is an organization chart for the Cub Scout Pack.

When clicking on the different positions it gives you a detailed description of that position.

(Committee Chair & Advancement Chair are located under the Pack Committee).