Den Leader Appreciation: Matthew Kelly

Today, we conclude Mayflower Council’s Den Leader Appreciation Month for 2024.

Beyond focusing on the Scout Law and Oath, Lord Baden Powell said good leaders often see things from the Scout’s point of view, and that adage still holds

However, one local Cub Scout Den Leader from Pack 49 Norwood also takes BP’s old Scout motto to heart.

Matthew Kelly of Pack 49 Norwood

Cub Scout Pack 49 Norwood

“He’s flexible; takes on anything the Pack needs,” explained Norwood Committee Chair Rebecca Flynn of her nominee, Den Leader Matthew Kelly – our final Den Leader of the Week for 2024.

However, Flynn focused on Kelly’s ability to “be prepared” for her nomination.

“Although he is new to Scouting, he trains himself on what he will teach the children,” said Rebecca. “He’s a teacher by trade, so he connects with them well and illustrates the curriculum with real-life examples.”

Matthew with Cub Scouts.

Of course, a Scout is also cheerful, so Matthew keeps things light for his Cub Scouts.

“He’s funny!” added the committee chair. “He enjoys being with the kids and likes some of the same things they enjoy (like Star Wars and video games).

“He hasn’t forgotten what being a kid is like.”

Den Leader Appreciation Month

This month, the Mayflower Council celebrated extraordinary leaders and recognized our superlative Den Leaders via social media weekly in May. Check out our five superlative Den Leaders, each collected here.

Den Leaders Light the Way