Kara Evans

Den Leader

Kara's journey with scouting began in her own childhood, planting the seeds for a lifelong passion for the outdoors and community service. Her commitment to scouting has seen her take on significant roles, including serving as both Aquatics and Program Directors at a volunteer Boy Scout camp in Maryland. These positions have allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in scouting programs and the importance of creating engaging, educational experiences for young scouts.

Outside of her scouting commitments, Kara is a vibrant individual with a love for the arts. She is an enthusiast of theater and dancing, often finding joy and expression through these creative outlets. Her role as a mother adds another layer to her character, enriching her perspective on youth development and the importance of nurturing positive, fun environments for children to grow in.

Kara brings all these experiences and passions to her role as the Lion Den Leader of Cub Scout Pack 205. Her aim is to infuse every meeting, activity, and outing with a sense of joy and discovery. She believes in the power of fun to enhance learning, ensuring that the scouts under her guidance not only gain valuable skills and knowledge but also have a memorable time doing so. Her approach is characterized by a blend of feel-good silliness and meaningful educational content, designed to inspire the next generation of scouts to embrace adventure, friendship, and personal growth.

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.