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Works closely with Webelos Den
Leaders and Cub Masters encouraging Webelos scouts to make the transition into
Boy Scouts. Appointed by the Committee Chair and serves at the satisfaction of
the Committee Chair, Scoutmaster, and the Troop Committee.
Reports to: Committee Chair
- Maintain contact with local
Cub Pack leaders.
- Encourage Den Chiefs and
promote Den Chief Training.
- Invite Webelos dens to
visit the troop and attend annual Webelos camp out. Coordinate
schedule of visits with Scoutmaster.
- Greet visitors at troop
meetings, introduce them to troop youth and adult leaders, and help
them understand how to join the troop. Answer any questions they may
have about troop operations.
- Make sure prospective troop
members (adult & youth) receive the necessary information and forms
needed to register in the troop and to sign-up for Summer Camp.
- Ensure registration
paperwork is properly completed and routed to appropriate adult
leaders.
- Work with Treasurer to
collect dues as required.
- Should attend most Troop
meetings and be prepared to welcome visitors and provide information
about the troop and how to join.
- Coordinate with Cub Master
and Scoutmaster to ensure troop attendance and participation in
Webelos bridging ceremony.
- Work with the Scoutmaster
to make sure new scouts are assigned to a patrol and welcomed by the
patrol.
- Maintain contact with
parents of new scouts during the first few months after joining to
make sure their questions are answered and their concerns are
addressed.
- Coordinate a "Fast Start"
training each year in the spring for new adults.
- Contact inactive Scouts and
encourage them to become active again.
- Report to Troop Committee
as needed at committee meetings.
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