The_Rule_Book - Brooklyn Scouts, Wellington

2011 Edition
• be rotated amongst the members of the six.
• be appointed by the Cub Leader for a fixed term.
(d)
Uniform: Cubs, Cub leaders and Programme Activity Leaders wear the
appropriate uniform as laid down in Management Procedures.
109. CUB LEADER AND ASSISTANT CUB LEADER
(a) Appointment: Cub Leaders and Assistant Cub Leaders are appointed by the
Group leader after Adult Leader warrants have been issued by National Office in
accordance with Part C and approved by the Zone Leader.
(b) Qualifications: The special qualifications for Cub Leaders in addition to the
general qualifications set out in Rule 47, are:
(i)
Have undertaken initial Training appropriate to the Cub Section.
(ii) Ages: - not less than 18.
(c)
Functions:
(i)
The C.L. is responsible for, but shares the running of the Pack with
A.C.L.'s, Programme Activity Leaders and Adult Helpers, subject to the
general supervision of the G.L.
(ii) In planning programme themes and priorities, the opinion of the Pack
should be sought.
(d)
Assistants Necessary: To ensure continuity, every Pack should have at least two
warranted Leaders. It is desirable that for each six Cubs in excess of 12 there be
an additional A.C.L. or helper (Programme Activity Leader or active Adult
Helper).
110. THE CUB
(a)
(b)
Investiture: A young person becomes a Cub by investiture and thus, if not
previously invested, also becomes a member of the World Scout Movement.
Invested members may wear full uniform.
Programme
The programmes issued by the National Office should be followed.
111. THE SCOUT TROOP
(a)
A Scout Troop may consist of up to 36 Scouts, provided sufficient assistance by
way of Assistant Scout Leaders, Programme Activity Leaders and other helpers is
available. A general aim of the provision of one Leader to each Patrol is desirable
for programme effectiveness.
(i)
(ii)
The Patrol Leaders' Council with the Scout Leader's guidance, should
understand the concept, organisation and management of the programme
thus:
The Programme concept is based on Scout selected activities, linked to
awards for individual and group achievements. The organisation of the
programme may consist, simultaneously of Troop, Patrol, Activity group or
individual activities. Each contributes to the programme organisation e.g.
Part G Scout Groups - Page 59