Requirements (9/2000)

This award requires elements of Training, Performance and Tenure:

Tenure:

• Complete one year as a registered Cub Scout Den Leader.  Dates of service used to earn one key or award cannot be used to earn another key or award.

Training:

• Complete "The New Den Leader" Fast Start Training
• Complete Cub Scout Leader Basic Training
• Attend at least four Cub Scout roundtables or a Cub Scout Leader pow wow

Performance:

• 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.
• Explore three Ethics in Action activities with your den members in one year.
• Hold regular den meeting and den activity planning sessions with your assistant den leader.

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