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The Webelos Den Leader Award

The Webelos Den Leader Award knot is awarded by council's to Webelos 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 Webelos 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.

• Complete outdoor training for Webelos den leaders.

• 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 seven (7) of the following:

• During at least one program year, have a minimum of 50% of the Cub Scouts in your den advance in rank (Webelos Badge or Arrow of Light Award).

• 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 Boy Scouting.

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

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

• Take leadership in planning and conducting two Webelos overnight campouts or other outdoor den activities.

• Assist is 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, 9 months per year or an optional meeting plan approved by the pack.

• Participate with your den in a Day Camp or resident camp experience.

• Explore three "character connection" activities with your den members in one year.

• Hold regular den meeting and activity planning sessions with your assistant den leader.

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