Jason Stanley

Den Leader

Jason Stanley is the Arrow of Light Den Leader for Cub Scout Pack 205. He was a proud member of Scouting in his youth and was delighted to be back when his two children, first Kemp, then Garet, joined. Jason has been a Den Leader since 2019, having watched Kemp progress from being a Lion to his current rank of AOL.

Jason is an active member of his community and enjoys helping children learn valuable life skills through Scouting activities like camping, hiking, and community service. He emphasizes the importance of teamwork to his Scouts and believes that through Scout’s values of trustworthiness, helpfulness, and kindness that he can help instill worthy values in the Scouts under his care.

Jason is dedicated to making sure that his Scouts have a safe, enjoyable and rewarding experience in Scouting. He encourages them to strive for excellence and be their best selves, both on and off the trail.

Den Leader

The Den Leader’s job is to lead the activities, or find a Scout Family members to help lead activities and adventures in the Handbook that will lead to the rank achievement of the Den’s cubs.

Qualifications

Be a U.S. citizen at least 21 years of age, appointed by the chartered organization and registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
A person of good character, familiar with organization procedures, with a deep concern for the pack's success.
Completes and maintains up-to-date position specific training and Youth Protection Training (YPT).

Responsibilities

Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure that their den is an active and successful part of the pack.
Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings with the assistant den leader and den chief.
Attend the pack leaders' meetings.
Lead the den at the monthly pack activity.
Attend monthly roundtables.
Lead the den in its participation at pack meetings.
Help the Cubmaster (or assistant Cubmaster) and pack committee recruit new boys throughout the year.
Utilize the den chief and guide him in working with your Cub Scouts. See that he receives recognition for his efforts at den and pack meetings.
With the assistant den leader, meet with the den chief and let him help plan den meetings and den activities; allow him to serve as den activities assistant.
Provide meaningful jobs for the denner and assistant denner so that they can learn responsibility and gain satisfaction from their efforts.
Maintain a friendly relationship with Cub Scouts; encourage them to earn advancement awards. Keep accurate advancement records and see that boys receive recognition for their achievements.
Help establish a close working relationship with the assistant den leader and den chief, functioning as a den leadership team.
Develop and maintain a good working relationship and open communication with den families. Use their talents to help enrich the den program. Hold den adults' meetings as often as needed to get acquainted with family members and strengthen den operation.
See that a leader is available for all den meetings and activities. Call on the assistant den leader to fill in when necessary.
Take part in the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders' meetings.
Help set a good example for the boys through behavior, attitude, and proper uniform.
Support the policies of the BSA.