DON’T FORGET THE DENNER
◆ The Denner is probably the most neglected and forgotten leader in Cub Scouting. Yet he is one of the most important links between other Cub Scout leaders and the Cub Scouts themselves.
The Denner is elected by the boys. While their standards may be different from the standards of adults, you can probably trust them to select the boy whose leadership they are most ready to accept.
If there is any influencing of the election, probably the best point to bring out is that the older boy with more experience is usually the best.
Usually the term of office is not long. However, there is no specific limit. If the term is not too long, more boys will have an opportunity to practice leadership. On the other hand, if it is too short, no Denner serves long enough to become a really helpful leader.
HIS RESPONSIBILITIES
The Denner is the right-hand man of the Den Chief. Here are a few of the responsibilities which the Denner in most Dens can and should assume: