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The Cub Scout Den Leader Award

The Cub Scout Den Leader Award knot is awarded by council's to Cub Scout Den leaders who have met the following requirements for tenure, training and performance. The award is worn above the left pocket.

Tenure

• Serve as a registered Cub Scout Den Leader for one year.

Training

• Complete "The New Den Leader" Fast Start Training.

• Complete basic training for Cub Scout den leaders.

• Complete Youth Protection Training.

• During the time of tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout Leader Pow Wow or University of Scouting or attend at least four roundtables.

Performance - Complete any five (5) of the following:

• During at least one program year, have a minimum of 50% 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% of the eligible members of your den as a part of pack rechartering.

• Graduate a minimum of 60% of the eligible members of your den into Webelos Scouting.

• Have an Assistant Den Leader who meets regularly with your den.

• Have a Den Chief who meets regularly with your den.

• Take leadership in planning and conducting a den service project.

• Conduct at least three den meetings per month, 9 months per year or an optional meeting 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 activity planning sessions with your assistant den leader.

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