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One of Scouting's greatest challenges is to make the next
level of Scouting readily available for a young man once he meets the joining
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Scout troops should assign an assistant Scoutmaster or a troop committee
member to be responsible for new Scouts, which would include developing a
relationship with the Cubmaster and the Webelos den
leaders. This person serves as a resource during Webelos overnight activities
and builds enthusiasm among boys and their parents for the exciting
challenges that await them in Boy Scouting. |
2a) Select Scouts to serve as den chiefs for each
Webelos Scout den and Cub Scout den. Arrange for Den Chief Training.
2b) Serve as a resource for overnight activities. The
troop can be of service to provide equipment, leadership, and logistics for
Webelos parent-son campouts.
2c) Conduct an orientation in the Bear Cub Scout dens
to explain the changing role as boys become Webelos Scouts and then again as
they become Boy Scouts. Explain how being a Webelos Scout will help prepare
them for Boy Scouting.
2d) Webelos den/Scout troop campouts should show
Webelos Scouts and their parents what to expect when they move into the troop.
The troop should cook and camp by patrol, and use skills that the Webelos
Scouts can participate in.
2e) Arrange for Webelos dens to visit a troop
meeting. This should be planned several weeks in advance.
2f) Provide each Webelos Scout a copy of the troop's
activities for the upcoming year.
2g) Work with Webelos den leaders to encourage them
to plan to move into the troop with their Webelos Scouts and to serve either as
committee members or assistant Scoutmasters.
2h) Conduct a Scoutmaster
conference under the guidance of the Scoutmaster or the assistant designated by
the Scoutmaster. This conference should cover the meaning of the Scout Oath and
Law, the advancement program, troop camping, the
patrol method, summer camp, and personal equipment.
2i) Work with the Cubmaster in planning a meaningful crossover ceremony at
the pack's blue and gold banquet. Coordinate the ceremony and arrange
for each Webelos Scout to receive a troop neckerchief and Boy Scout Handbook
along with his Arrow of Light Award. Members of the Order of the Arrow may
assist in the ceremony.
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