Take a break
from corralling your den full of energized 7- to 10-year-olds, and listen up.
We know you work hard as a den leader, and we want give you a hint on how you
can get your just rewards.

Start recording
your progress as a volunteer and apply for the
Cub Scout Den Leader Award. The blue-and-gold (naturally) square knot is available
after you’ve spent one year as a registered Cub Scout den leader.

But, you’ve got
to complete these training and performance requirements:

Training:

• Complete “The
  New Den Leader” Fast Start training, basic course for Cub Scout den leaders,
  and Youth Protection Training.
  
• Participate in a
  Cub Scout leader pow wow or University of Scouting, or attend at least four
  roundtables.
  

Performance (do five of the following 10):

• During at least
  one program year, have at least 50 percent of your den’s boys earn the rank for
  their grade or age.
  
• At least once,
  reregister a minimum of 75 percent of the eligible members of your den during
  rechartering.
  
• Graduate at
  least 60 percent of eligible boys in 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, nine months per year.
  
• Participate with
  your den in a Cub Scout day or resident camp.
  
• Explore three
  “character connection” activities with your den in a year.
  
• Hold regular den
  meeting and activity planning sessions with your assistant den leader.
  

Get the details,
and then get started. Click here (link opens PDF) to download a printable,
wallet-size progress record. Your pack committee chairman, Cubmaster, and a
district representative must approve your progress as you complete the
requirements.