jw_elder77 Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Hi! I'm a new Tiger leader in SW OH. Our den started with a leader who didn't have any kids (in or out of scouting) and just out of high school (I think). She got involved because her dad and brother are heavily involved in scouting. She seemed to be excited at the first meeting, but then she started missing den and pack meetings and the Go See Its. Found out that she was sick, moved to an appartment and having a hard time making ends meet. At the November pack meeting she didn't show again, so I volunteered. I was never a scout and was 100% sure I knew what I was getting into. I volunteered after the NLE training in our area, so I haven't taken that yet. The next one is in March and I plan on going. I started doing research on the web and found many good sites, including this one. I've found some good ideas and other odds and ends to help me. We started with 5 Tigers, then gained 2 and lost 1 in the meantime. So our den stands at 6. We've had a lot of fun as a den and with the pack. I'm seriously considering continuing as den leader as my son advances. He seems to really enjoy it. We have a spring overnighter coming and I guess I'll be camping even though I'm not overly fond of camping. I'm counting on this to be a great experience for my son and I. I have a younger son who will be old enough for Tigers in 3 years, so at that time I may switch from being a Webelos leader back to Tigers. I've got this site bookmarked and have forwarded ideas to our CM. Especially the idea of having the first 2 or 3 months of Tigers pretty much planned out as a help to a new Tiger leader. Hope to provide good ideas as well as get ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperParatus Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Scouting needs more parents like you. Have you ever considered cloning yourself? Best of luck and welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutNut Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Tigers are G-R-R-R-R-R-E-A-T !!!!! Could you guess that I too am a Tiger Leader? LOL! Like your former TDL, I don't have any boys in the Pack. My guy is a 10th grd Boy Scout & Den Chief for the Pack. Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutNut Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 BTW - Pick up a copy of Program Helps. It lays out the Tiger, Wolf & Bear den meetings week by week and the Pack meetings monthly. You can pick up ideas from all levels and also save them for ideas for following years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndaigler Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 AAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooo!!!!!! Welcome and thanks for stepping in!!! Keep an empty chair handy for the old DL - maybe there's a different Den or Pack role for her to play. Enjoy the path!!! jd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubmaster-Fred Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Welcome from the Texas Panhandle!!!!!! Stick with it have fun, because the adventure is just beginning!!! Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleInKY Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Welcome aboard. I remember my Tiger Days. You've got a great road ahead. Every year just gets better than the last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anarchist Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 and remember its only one hour a week.... jw_elder77 your getting in the same way I got back in...12 years ago.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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