1. Always plan the meeting in advance. Write down your plan and share it with your assistant and Den Chief.
2. Keep the boys occupied at all times; not just with busy work, but with activities that fulfill the Purposes of Cub Scouting.
3. Be sharing with your criticism; generous with praise.
4. Be fair and consistent with discipline. Don't permit one boy to do something you would discipline another for doing.
5. Treat each boy as a very special individual.
6. Establish your rules and stick to them.
7. Begin and end meetings on time.
8. Set a good example by wearing your uniform.
9. Use the Cub Scout sign to get attention...don't shout or yell.
10. Give the boys a chance to let off steam. Plan den meetings to alternate quiet activities with active ones.
11. Be firm in a friendly way.