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THE SCOUTMASTER
The Scoutmaster is the adult leader responsible for the image and program of the troop. The Scoutmaster, his assistant Scoutmasters, and Adult Volunteers work directly with the Scouts, and the importance of the Scoutmaster's job is reflected in the fact that the quality of his guidance will affect every youth and adult involved in the troop. The Scoutmaster is appointed by the head of the chartered organization.
The Scoutmaster's duties include:
General
- To train and guide boy leaders.
- To work with other responsible adults to bring Scouting to boys.
- To use the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting.
Meetings
- Meet regularly with the patrol leaders' council for training and coordination in planning troop activities.
- Attend all troop meetings or, when necessary, arrange for a qualified adult substitute.
- Attend troop committee meetings.
- Conduct periodic parents' sessions to share the program and encourage parent participation and cooperation.
- Take part in annual membership inventory and uniform inspection, charter review meeting, and charter presentation.
Guidance
Conduct Scoutmaster conferences for all rank advancements. Provide a systematic recruiting plan for new members and see that they are promptly registered. Delegate responsibility to other adults and groups (assistants, troop committee) so that they have a real part in troop operations. Supervise troop elections for the Order of the Arrow.
Activities
Make it possible for each Scout to experience at least 10 days and nights of camping each year. Participate in council and district events. Build a strong program by using proven methods presented in Scouting literature. Conduct all activities under qualified leadership, safe conditions, and the policies of the chartered organization and the Boy Scouts of America.
As you see, the Scoutmaster is a very busy guy!.
ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTERS
The Scoutmaster appoints Assistant Scoutmasters as required in order to support the needs of the Troop. Each ASM is assigned specific program duties and reports directly to the SM. The Assistant Scoutmasters support the Scoutmaster and share his challenge. They may serve as Scoutmaster in the absence of the SM. An ASM can be 18 years old, but must be 21 years old in order to serve as acting Scoutmaster, or drive scouts.
All leaders will take advantage of Leadership Training courses offered by the Bay Lakes Council. This training insures the troop's adult leaders remain on target with the aims of Scouting. Youth Protection Program training for Boy Scout leaders is mandatory.
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JUNIOR ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER
Term: 1 year
Reports to: Scoutmaster
Description: The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster serves in the capacity of an Assistant Scoutmaster except where legal age and maturity are required. He must be at least 16 years old and not yet 18. The Scoutmaster appoints him because of his leadership ability.
Comments: In many cases the JASM has the same responsibilities as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
QUALIFICATIONS
Rank: Eagle
Experience: Previous SPL leadership position required.
Attendance: It is important that you attend as many meetings as possible. The Troop is counting on your help.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
- Attendance: You are expected to attend all troop meetings, outings, and service projects.
- Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
- Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
- Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
- Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
- Functions as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
- Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.
SENIOR PATROL LEADER
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Elected by the members of the troopTerm: 6 months
Reports to: Scoutmaster
Description: The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop.
Comments: The Senior Patrol Leader is the focal point of the troop. He needs to attend as close to all troop functions as possible. One of the major parts of the SPL's job is to appoint other troop leaders. He must choose leaders who are able, not just his friends or other popular Scouts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Age: NoneRank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: Previous service as SPL, ASPL, PL, or APL
Attendance: It is important that you attend as many meetings as possible. The Troop is counting on your help.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
- Attendance: You are expected to attend all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects.
- Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
- Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
- Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
- Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is ready to assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
- Runs all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference.
- Runs the Patrol Leader's Council meeting.
- Appoints other troop junior leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster.
- Assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders.
- Assists the Scoutmaster with Junior Leader Training.
ASSISTANT SENIOR PATROL LEADER
Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second
highest-ranking patrol leader in the troop. The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in the absence of the SPL or when called upon.
He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the troop.
Comments: The most important part of the ASPL position is his work with
the other junior leaders. The ASPL should be familiar with the other positions
and stay current with the work being done.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: none
Attendance: It is important that you attend as many meetings
as possible. The Troop is counting on your help.
- Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
- Attendance: You are expected to attend all troop meetings,
Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects.
- Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
- Helps the Senior Patrol Leader lead meetings and activities.
- Runs the troop in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader.
- Helps train and supervise the Troop Scribe, Quartermaster, Instructor, Librarian, Historian, and Chaplin Aide.
- Serves as a member of the Patrol Leader's Council.
- Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
- Attendance: You are expected to attend all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects.
- Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
- Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
- Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
- Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that the Assistant Patrol Leader is ready to assume your responsibilities.
- Appoints the Assistant Patrol Leader.
- Represents the patrol on the Patrol Leader's Council
- Plans and steers patrol meetings
- Helps Scouts advance
- Acts as the chief recruiter of new Scouts
- Keeps patrol members informed
- Knows what his patrol members and other leaders can do.
- Age: none
- Rank: none
- Attendance: It is important that you attend as many meetings as
possible. The Troop is counting on your help.
- Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
- Attendance: You are expected to attend all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects.
- Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
- Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
- Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
- Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that the Assistant Patrol Leader is ready to assume your responsibilities.
- Helps the Patrol Leader plan and steer patrol meetings and activities.
- Helps the Patrol Leader keep patrol members informed.
- Helps the patrol get ready for all troop activities.
- Represents his patrol at Patrol Leader's Council meetings when the Patrol Leader cannot attend.
- Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit
- Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
- Attendance: You are expected to attend all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects.
- Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
- Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
- Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
- Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.
- Introduces new Scouts to troop operations.
- Guides new Scouts through early Scouting activities
- Shields new Scouts from harassment by older Scouts
- Helps new Scouts earn First Class in their first year.
- Teaches basic Scout skills.
- Coaches the patrol leader of the new Scout patrol on his duties.
- Works with the patrol leader at Patrol Leaders' Council meetings.
- Attends Patrol Leaders' Council meetings with the patrol leader of the new Scout patrol.
- Assists the Assistant Scoutmaster with training.
- Counsels individual Scouts on Scouting challenges.
- Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
- Attendance: You are expected to attend all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects.
- Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
- Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
- Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
- Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.
- Teaches basic Scouting skills in troop and patrols.
- Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
- Attendance: You are expected to attend all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects.
- Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
- Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
- Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
- Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.
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Attends and keeps a log of Patrol Leaders' Council meetings
- Records individual Scout attendance and dues payments.
- Records individual Scout advancement progress
- Works with the Troop Committee members responsible for records and finance
- Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
- Attendance: You are expected to attend all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects.
- Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
- Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
- Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
- Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.
- Keeps records on patrol and troop equipment
- Makes sure equipment is in good working condition
- Issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition
- Makes suggestions for new or replacement items
- Works with the Troop Committee member responsible for equipment
- Gets the US, troop, and patrol flags for meetings and ceremonies and puts them away afterwards.
- Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
- Attendance: You are expected to attend all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects.
- Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
- Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
- Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
- Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.
- Gathers pictures and facts about past troop activities and keeps them in a historical file or scrapbook.
- Takes care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities.
- Keeps information about former members of the troop.
- Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
- Attendance: You are expected to attend all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
- Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
- Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
- Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
- Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.
- Sets up and takes care of a troop library
- Keeps records of books and pamphlets owned by the troop.
- Adds new or replacement items as needed.
- Keeps books and pamphlets available for borrowing.
- Keeps a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out.
- Follows up on late returns.
- Issues vouchers for purchase of used merit badge books.
- Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
- Attendance: You are expected to attend all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects.
- Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
- Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations
- Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do
- Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities
- Assists the Troop Chaplin with religious services at troop activities
- Tells Scouts about the religious emblem program for their faith.
- Makes sure religious holidays are considered during troop program planning.
- Helps plan for religious observance in troop activities.
- Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
- Attendance: You are expected to attend all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects.
- In terms of attendance with your den, you are expected to attend 90% of den meetings and pack functions. You must inform the Den Leader if you will be absent.
- Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
- Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
- Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
- Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.
- Knows the purposes of Cub Scouting
- Helps Cub Scouts advance through Cub Scout ranks.
- Encourages Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout troop upon graduation.
- Assists with activities in the den meetings.
- Is a friend to the boys in the den.
- Helps out at weekly den meetings and monthly pack meetings.
- Meets with adult members of the den, pack, and troop as necessary.
- Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
- Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
- Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.
- Serves as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troop.
- Encourages year round and resident camping in the troop.
- Encourage Scouts to join the Order of the Arrow when elected.
- Encourages older Scout participation in high adventure programs.
- Encourages Scouts to actively participate in community service projects.
- Assists with leadership skills training in the troop.
- Encourages Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the troop.
- Encourages Arrowmen in the troop to be active participants in the lodge and/or chapter activities and to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members.
- Sets a good example
- Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.
- Lives by the Scout Oath, Scout Law and OA Obligation
- Shows Scout spirit
- Committee Chairman
- Treasurer
- Advancement Coordinator
- Chartered Organization Representative
- Other Committee Members
PATROL LEADER
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Patrol Leader is the elected leader of his patrol. He represents his patrol on the Patrol Leader's Council.
Comments: The Patrol Leader may easily be the most important job in the troop. He has the closest contact with the patrol members and is in the perfect position to help and guide them. The Patrol Leaders, along with the Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader are the primary members of the Patrol Leaders' Council. QUALIFICATIONS Age: none
Rank: none
Attendance: It is important that you attend as many meetings as possible. The Troop is counting on your help.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
ASSISTANT PATROL LEADER
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Patrol Leader
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Patrol Leader
Description: The Assistant Patrol Leader is the appointed by the
Patrol Leader. He represents his patrol on the Patrol Leader's Council.
Comments: The Patrol Leader may easily be the most important job in
the troop. He has the closest contact with the patrol members and is in the
perfect position to help and guide them. The Patrol Leaders, along with the
Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader are the primary members
of the Patrol Leaders' Council.
QUALIFICATIONS
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
TROOP GUIDE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the ScoutmasterTerm: 1 year
Reports to: Scoutmaster
Description: The Troop Guide works with new Scouts. He helps them feel comfortable and earn their First Class rank in their first year.
Comments: The first year as a Boy Scout is a critical time with new places, new people, new rules, and new activities. The Troop Guide is a friend to the new Scouts and makes first year fun and successful. This is an important position.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: 14 or olderRank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: none
Attendance: It is important that you attend as many meetings as possible. The Troop is counting on your help.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
INSTRUCTOR
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Term: 1 year
Reports to: Scoutmaster
Description: The Instructor teaches scouting skills.
Comments: The Instructor will work closely with both the Troop Guide
and with the Assistant Scoutmaster for new Scouts. The Instructor does not have
to be an expert but should be able to teach the Scout craft skills needed for
Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. The troop can have more than
one instructor.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: 14 or olderRank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: none
Attendance: It is important that you attend as many meetings as possible. The Troop is counting on your help.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
TROOP SCRIBE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader Term: 6 monthsReports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Scribe keeps the troop records. He records the activities of the Patrol Leaders' Council and keeps a record of dues, advancement, and Scout attendance at troop meetings.
Comments: To be a good Scribe you need to attend nearly all troop and Patrol Leaders' Council meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: none
Experience: none
Attendance: It is important that you attend as many meetings as
possible. The Troop is counting on your help.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
TROOP QUARTERMASTER
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader
Term: 6 monthsReports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Troop Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order.
Comments: The Quartermaster does most of his work around campouts. There are times when the Quartermaster has to be available to check equipment in and out.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: noneExperience: none
Attendance: It is important that you attend as many meetings as possible. The Troop is counting on your help.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
TROOP HISTORIAN
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol LeaderTerm: 6 months
Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Troop Historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of troop activities.
Comments: The true value of a good Historian does not show up until years later. The Historian provides material for displays and presentations of current activities. In addition, the work of the Historian provides a link with the past.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: noneRank: none
Experience: none, but interest in photography is helpful
Attendance: It is important that you attend as many meetings as possible. The Troop is counting on your help.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
TROOP LIBRARIAN
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader Term: 6 months Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Description: The Troop Librarian takes care of troop literature.Comments: The library contains books of historical value as well as current materials. All together, the library is a troop resource worth hundreds of dollars. The Librarian manages this resource for the troop.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: none
Experience: none
Attendance: It is important that you attend as many meetings as
possible. The Troop is counting on your help.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
CHAPLIN AIDE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol LeaderTerm: 6 months
Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Chaplin Aide works with the Troop Chaplin to meet the religious needs of Scouts in the troop. He also works to promote the religious awards program.
Comments: "Duty to God" is one of the core beliefs of Scouting. The Chaplin Aide helps everyone in the troop by preparing short religious observations for campouts and other functions. The Chaplin Aide does not always lead the observation himself and can have other troop members help.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: noneRank: none
Experience: none
Attendance: It is important that you attend as many meetings as possible. The Troop is counting on your help.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
DEN CHIEF
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the ScoutmasterTerm: 1 year
Reports to: Scoutmaster and Den Leader
Description: The Den Chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and Den Leaders in the Cub Scout pack.
Comments: The Den Chief provides knowledge of games and Scout skills that many Den Leaders lack. The Den Chief is also a recruiter for the troop. This function is important because no troop can thrive without new members and most new members will come from Cub Scouting.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: 14 or olderRank: First Class or higher recommended.
Experience: none
Attendance: It is important that you attend as many meetings as possible. The Troop is counting on your help.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
OA REPRESENTATIVE
The Order of the Arrow is a National brotherhood of honored Scout campers. Its purpose is to recognize those Scouts and adult Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives, and by such recognition, cause other Scouts and Scouters to conduct themselves as to warrant recognition. In essence, it is the "Honor Society" of Scouting.
We endorse the Order of the Arrow Program and encourages eligible Scouts to seek election and, once elected, to actively participate in OA. Elections for the Order of the Arrow are conducted in the Winter or Spring of each year in order to support induction during the Spring or Summer Ordeal. The Order of the Arrow Representative represents the Troop on the local OA Council.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Must have Scoutmaster approval for nomination Under 18 years old OA Member in good standing Type: Must be elected to the Order, by the Troop, in accordance with Order of the Arrow Procedures.Term: 1 year. Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:
PATROLS LEADERS' COUNCIL
The Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) is composed of the following voting members: the Senior Patrol Leader, the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, the individual Patrol Leaders, and the Troop Guide. The Patrol Leaders' Council, not the adult leaders, is responsible for planning and conducting the troop's activities.
The troop's activities are selected and planned at the annual program planning conference. The troop's yearly plan is then submitted to the Troop Committee for approval. The Troop Committee either approves the plan or makes alternative suggestions for the patrol leaders' council to consider. At its monthly meetings, the Patrol Leaders' Council organizes and assigns activity responsibilities for the weekly troop meetings. The Troop Committee interacts with the Patrol Leaders' Council through the Scoutmaster.
TROOP ELECTIONS & APPOINTMENTS
While most of the major leadership positions are decided by the Scouts through the election process, some are appointed positions made by the Scoutmaster, the Senior Patrol Leader, or the individual Patrol Leaders. Elections/Appointments of all appropriate leadership positions are conducted approx. every six months, because the term of office for all positions is six months in order to satisfy leadership requirements for advancement. The Scoutmaster may waive any of the criteria for election for any of the troop leadership positions as deemed appropriate.
In the rare case where Scouts are unable to elect a qualified Scout to a leadership position, the Scoutmaster shall appoint a Scout to serve in that position. At least 50% of the active membership of a group conducting an election for an office must be present in order to hold the election (50% of the Patrol must be present to elect the PL, and 50% of the Troop must be present to elect the SPL).
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THE TROOP COMMITTEE
The troop committee is a group of adults (generally parents of the Scouts), who support the troop by ensuring that the troop's adult leadership is adequate, by providing various support functions, delivering a quality troop program and handling troop administration and by ensuring that the troop is functioning according to official policy. Committee meetings are held monthly and the committee consists of a chairman, a treasurer, advancement and other members. Current Committee positions include:
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How can adults help their sons have fun and achieve success as a Boy Scout?
Involved Parent
Encourage participation at Troop meetings (every Monday) and monthly activities
Encourage those who are in Troop Leadership to participate in the PLC (Patrol Leader Council) 2nd Monday of each month from 6:00 pm to 7:00pm
Encourage and help with advancement requirements
Encourage responsibility for dues and fund raising for activity expenses
Help with transportation on Troop outings
Participate with Troop in outdoor activity
Organize a weekend activity
Organize / participate in a Troop fund raiser
Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters
Train and guide boys to run their Troop
Delegate responsibilities to other adults and groups so that they have a real part in troop operations
Work with the adult leaders to bring Scouting to the boys
Apply and teach the methods of Scouting
Attend all Troop meetings
Conduct Scoutmaster conferences for all rank advancements
Encourage advancement through demonstrating and meeting plans
Ensure event / activity planning
Lead Scouts by example in areas such as uniforming, participation and behavior
Troop Committee
Adults supporting the Troop program (meetings / activities) and Troop administration
Meets monthly on the 2nd Monday (6:30 pm to 8:00 pm)
Chairs for Advancement, Equipment, Outings, Secretary, Treasurer, Training, Webelos
Supports the Troop leaders in carrying out the program
Responsible for finances
Selects and supports the Scoutmaster
Helps enforce and establish policies
Provides meeting facilities
Ensure the Troop has an effective outdoor program
Serves on Boards of Review and Courts of Honor
Merit Badge Counselor
Merit Badges are like WEBELOS activity pins, but more in depth
Wide variety of topics: Archery to First Aid to Plumbing to Wilderness Survival
Can be done in Troop meetings or independently
Time investment varies with merit badge
21 Merit Badges needed for Eagle rank, 12 are required
