The majority of our new scouts come directly from the Webelos Program. Improving the Webelos-to-Scout Transition should be a key element of every Pack, Troop and District Plan.

The key factor in the Webelos-to-Scout Transition is establishing a working relationship and partnership between the Webelos Den, the Pack and the troop. This takes the teamwork of the Webelos Den Leader, Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters and Unit Commissioners, as well as the District Committee.

Another key element is to make Webelos feel wanted by a Troop. The Webelos will be more confident and enthusiastic about his scouting future as he becomes more familiar wity the Scouts and Scouters of the Troop he will be joining. One way this can be accomplished is to ensure the Webelos Den has a "Good" Den Chief. The Den Chief is your main "Recruiter" of Webelos into a Troop. By his actions and attitude, he can help create a positive atmoshere about the Troop and Scouting. Another method is Troop involvement with the Webelos Den. This can be accomplished by inviting the Den to several Scout events, such as a Troop meeting, a hike and an overnight camp (with main emphasis on the Den). Of course, come relationships already exist between Packs and Troop. These relationships should be renewed and strengthened each year.

Please check-out the following checklists to ensure a smooth Webelos-To-Scout Transition:

• Cubmaster Checklist
• Webelos II Den Leader Checklist
• Webelos Tracking Checklist
• Scoutmaster Checklist
• Commissioner Checklist
• District Checklist

Questions and Comments should be directed to your Unit Commissioner.