Induction Ceremony

DEN LEADER INDUCTION AND PARENTS' WELCOME

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, retiring Den Leader, incoming Den Leader, Den Chief, Den members and Den parents (one to act as spokesperson).

EQUIPMENT: Den Leader job description card, Den Leader badge.

CUBMASTER: At this time I would like to have the parents of the Cub Scouts in Den [number] come forward as I call their names. (Calls names. Cubmaster forms parents in semicircle around himself)

Now, will [name], the retiring Den leader of Den [number] come forward. (Does so.)

Ladies and gentlemen, it is with deep regret that [name] is forced to give up leadership as den leader. I wish to thank and congratulate [name] for the wonderful work that has been accomplished with this den.

(Cubmaster shakes hands with retiring den leader and asks they take a place in semicircle.) Now, will the new den leader of Den [number], [name], please join us.

[Name], do you accept the position of Den Leader of Den [number]?

DEN LEADER: Yes.

CUBMASTER: Will you accept your leadership responsibility with patience and understanding?

DEN LEADER: Yes.

CUBMASTER: With the parents of the boys you will lead and the Den Leader in whose footsteps you will follow acting as witnesses, will you repeat after me this promise:

I [name] ...

Promise to do my best ...

To help the members of my den ...

To help other people and to obey the Law of the Pack.

REPRESENTATIVE: [Name], as spokesperson for the parents of the Cub Scouts in Den [number], we thank you for accepting this leadership of our neighborhood boys and pledge to you our cooperation. Let us know whenever we can be of help to you.

CUBMASTER: Let me congratulate you and present to you your Den Leader badge and a card describing your duties. I pledge you my cooperation in helping you in your new responsibilities. (Den Chief may lead den in a grand howl for the retiring and incoming Den Leaders.)