Cub-Stuff!

Sixers & Seconds.

A Sixer is:-

probably one of the older cubs
appointed because of known leadership qualities
liked by other Cub Scouts
respected by other Cub Scouts
appointed by the Cub Scout Leader in consultation
probably, but not necessarily, experienced as a Second.

A Second is:-

probably one of the older cubs
appointed by the Leaders in consultation with the Sixer concerned.
is generally liked by others in the six
has shown some leadership qualities
stands min for the Sixer
benefits from working with the Sixer.

Duties of a sixer include:

Attend Pack Council
Care for a new Chum
- Introduce to rest of six
- Explain hand signals used in the pack
- Explain pack procedures
- Explain Grand Howl
Liaison between Cub Scouts and Leaders
- Tell leaders of favourite games
- Advise leaders of activites you would like to do
- Advise leaders of any problems in the six
Run games under supervision
Assist with simple instruction where appropriate
Visit the Joey mob as part of the linking process, with a Cub Scout Leader
Flag, attendance records, subscriptions, and supervising cleaning of the den etc
Present their six colour to a new Cub Scout
Set a good example
Help organise equipment for games & activities
Be enthusiastic and alert to orders, games and instructions

Sixers & Seconds have opportunities to be leaders and useful members of the team. The title of “Sixer” or “Second” does not give the right to “tell” others what to do; rather they give the right to encourage and lead others just as any other leader does.

1st Mount Waverley have a sheet for cubs appointed as Sixers and Seconds - it is worth checking out!

This information is based on/extracted from the Cub Scout Leaders Handbook.

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Last updated 8th November 2010.

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