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Refer to [http://www2.scouts.ca/media/documents/Cuborient03.pdf Cub Leader Orientation]. ''(Some of the language from that text is used on this page.)''
Also refer to the [[The Cub Leader's Handbook]] for more details.

== Cub Leaders ==
Scouting leaders participate in a Shared Leadership approach. In Cubs, one leader accepts over-all responsibility for the section, but the principle of sharing the leadership opportunities still applies. In all cases, leaders:
* cooperate and support one another
* take on a share of their tasks according to their ability and availability
* respect other team membersâ perspective in decision making
* demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Scout Law.

Leaders names are taken from the positive characters of Rudyard Kipling's [[Media:TheKimBook-p08.pdf|Jungle Book]]. Youth are to call leaders by their "[[Jungle Names]]". (Other leaders without jungle names are referred to as "Scouter ''Firstname''".)  Leaders take on a number of roles such as:
* participating in the [[Cubs - Planning Meetings|planning process]]
* preparing and leading activities
* communicating with youth and parents
* maintaining pack records
* representing the section to the group and council.

== Kim ==
A Scout who helps with the Cub pack as a member of the leadership team is called "Kim", after the character in Rudyard Kipling's book [[Media:TheKimBook-p09-10.PDF|Kim]]. This youth can be called either "Kim" or by their real first name, whichever they are most comfortable. Besides providing a leadership opportunity for the Scout, Kim provides a link to
the Scout troop. Both Leaders and Cubs can benefit from Kimâs unique position.

See [[The Kim Book]] page for excerpts from the Scouts Canada publication for Kims working with Packs.

== Leading ==
In all activities and situations, leaders need to be prepared to adjust their level of direction and encouragement to match the needs of the youth involved in a particular challenge. For example, where a task or challenge involves new skills or thinking, it is appropriate for the leader to provide greater direction and encouragement than a situation where the youth are more capable and confident. Providing less direction than necessary can stimulate learning provided safety issues are addressed. Scoutingâs mission, principles, promises, law and mottoes provide a value base to guide decisions. Be prepared to draw on these references to guide feedback on youth decisions or to influence decisions affecting youth.

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