Leadership Development
Scouting encourages Scouts to learn and practice leadership skills. Every Scout has the opportunity to participate in both shared and total leadership situations. Understanding the concepts of leadership and becoming a servant leader helps a Scout accept the leadership role of others and guides them towards participating citizenship and character development.
We Need YOU!
The Troop runs best with active, energized scouts who want to bring their ideas and passions to the scouting program. Please take some time to consider where you will step up to work in your Troop or Patrol. Remember that certain ranks require you actively hold certain leadership positions in the Troop. Please ensure that the leadership positions that you are applying for meet these requirements for your next rank advancement.
Troops Elections
Troop Leadership Position elections are held every March and September.
The Troop holds elections for:
- one (1) Senior Patrol Leader (SPL),
- at least one (1) Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL),
- one (1) Scribe,
- one (1) Librarian,
- one (1) Historian, and
- at least one (1) Quartermaster.
Each patrol holds elections for:
- one (1) Patrol Leader (PL), and
- one (1) Assistant Patrol Leader (APL).
Positions of Responsibility Appointments
Positions of Responsibility Appointments are made shortly after the elections. The following Troop positions are appointed:
- at least one (1) Troop Guide,
- at least one (1) Chaplin Aide,
- one (1) Instructor,
- one (1) Webmaster,
- one (1) Bugler,
- one (1) Leave No Trace Trainer,
- one (1) Order of the Arrow (OA) Representative,
- at least one (1) Den Chief (additional training required),
- one (1) Junior Assistant Scoutmaster (JASM).
To Be Considered for a Position
1. Read the job descriptions, qualifications, and job responsibilities.
2. Decide which position(s) you would like to apply for.
3. Discuss your choice your parent(s) or the Scoutmaster.
4. Discuss your choice with other Scouts who have served in that position.
5. Download the Troop Leadership Application form, fill it out, have your parent(s) read and sign it, and turn it in.
Leadership Application
Give your completed application to the Scoutmaster prior to the election. **If you are unable to attend the election meeting, send your completed application to the Scoutmaster at least one day prior to the Election.
Leading the Way...
What does "Leading the Way" mean?
- If you were a Cub Scout, you came to den meetings and did a lot of different and fun things. But, the Den Leaders plan the activities and decide what to do.
- Sports teams are a lot of fun. But, the coach decides who plays what position, who is starting lineup, and when to substitute.
Scouting is different from all other youth groups in one major way.
- Every soccer, basketball, and baseball team has a uniform. It is not the uniform.
- There are a lot of options for fun. It is not the fun activities.
- It certainly is not cleaning dirty dishes on a campout!
Scouting is special because YOU make the decisions!
The adults are here to provide support but YOU are making the decisions.
YOU run the troop.
Real Decision-Making Power
Not just the SPL, ASPLs, and Patrol Leaders. All of the troop leadership positions have a hand in making the Troop run. As a troop leader you will:
- Plan and run troop meetings;
- Pick troop outings, where to camp, what to do;
- Plan advancement opportunities for all troop members;
- Select High-Adventure programs;
- Determine troop policy; and
- Help other Scouts along the trail to Eagle.
Does this sound cool? It really is!
Be a Leader
Being a leader is more than just sewing on a patch. Scouts in our troop take these positions very seriously. The success of the Troop depends on each Scout performing his or her positions to the best of his or her ability. Are you ready to "Lead the Way"?
Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC)
Patrol Leaders and others with positions of responsibility are members of the PLC. Patrol Leaders serve as the voice of patrol members, presenting the ideas and concerns of the patrol and sharing the PLC's decisions with patrol members.
The PLC is made up of the SPL, who presides over the meetings; the ASPLs, all Patrol Leaders, Assistant Patrol Leaders, Troop Guide, Instructor, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster and Scribe. The PLC plans the yearly troop program at the annual troop program planning conference. It then meets monthly to fine-tune the plans for the upcoming month.
Ten Tips for Being a Good Patrol Leader
1. Keep Your Word. Don't make promises you can't keep.
2. Be Fair to All. A good leader shows no favorites. Don't allow friendships to keep you from being fair to all members of your patrol. Know who likes to do what, and assign duties to patrol members by what they like to do.
3. Be a Good Communicator. You don't need a commanding voice to be a good leader, but you must be willing to step out front with an effective "Let's go." A good leader knows how to get and give information so that everyone understands what's going on.
4. Be Flexible. Everything doesn't always go as planned. Be prepared to shift to "plan B" when "plan A" doesn't work.
5. Be Organized. The time you spend planning will be repaid many times over. At patrol meetings, record who agrees to do each task, and fill out the duty roster before going camping.
6. Delegate. Some leaders assume that the job will not get done unless they do it themselves. Most people like to be challenged with a task. Empower your patrol members to do things they have never tried.
7. Set an Example. The most important thing you can do is lead by example. Whatever you do, your patrol members are likely to do the same. A cheerful attitude can keep everyone's spirits up.
8. Be Consistent. Nothing is more confusing than a leader who is one way one moment and another way a short time later. If your patrol knows what to expect from you, they will more likely respond positively to your leadership.
9. Give Praise. The best way to get credit is to give it away. Often a "Nice job" is all the praise necessary to make a Scout feel they're contributing to the efforts of the patrol.
10. Ask for Help. Don't be embarrassed to ask for help. You have many resources at your disposal. When confronted with a situation you don't know how to handle, ask someone with more experience for some advice and direction.
It's Up To You
“The best progress is made in those Troops where power and responsibility are really put into the hands of the Patrol Leaders.” Lord Baden-Powell, Aids to Scoutmastership
Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)
General Information
Type: Elected by the members of the troop
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Scoutmaster
Description: The SPL is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop.
Comments: The SPL is the focal point of the troop. The SPL needs to attend as close to 100% of troop functions as possible.
Qualifications
Age: 14 or older
Rank: Star, Life or Eagle
Experience: Previous service as Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL), Patrol Leader (PL), or Assistant Patrol Leader (APL)
Attendance: 70% over previous 6 months (can be waived by the Scoutmaster)
Performance Requirements
Training: You must attend Troop Leadership Training, even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 85% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unannounced absences in a row (you fail to contact the ASPL or Scoutmaster), you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
General Leadership Responsibilities
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. Shirt 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 ASPL 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 (PLC) 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 Troop Leadership Training.
- Works with patrol leaders in maintaining proper behavior and discipline.
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL)
General Information
Type: Elected by the members of the troop
Term: 6 months
Reports to: SPL
Description: The ASPL is the second highest-ranking patrol leader in the troop. The ASPL acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in the absence of the SPL or when called upon. The ASPL also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the troop.
Comments: The most important part of the ASPL position is working with the other junior leaders. The ASPL should be familiar with the other positions and stay current with the work being done.
Qualifications
Age: 13 or older
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: Previous service as PL, or APL
Attendance: 60% over the previous 6 months (can be waived by the Scoutmaster)
Performance Requirements
Training: You must attend Troop Leadership Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 80% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3), unannounced absences in a row, (you fail to contact the SPL or Scoutmaster) you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
General Leadership Responsibilities
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. 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
- 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
- Works with patrol leaders in maintaining proper behavior and discipline
Patrol Leader (PL)
General Information
Type: Elected by members of the patrol
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Patrol Leader is the elected leader of a patrol. The PL represents the patrol on the Patrol Leader's Council.
Comments: The Patrol Leader may easily be the most important job in the troop. The Scout 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: Scout or higher. For scouts advancing to Star, Life or Eagle this may be a shared position with another scout. (only authorized by Scoutmaster)
Experience: none
Attendance: 70% over previous 6 months
Performance Requirements
Training: You must attend Troop Leadership Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 80% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3), unannounced absences in a row, (you fail to contact the SPL or Scoutmaster) you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
General Leadership Responsibilities
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. 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.
Specific Leadership Responsibilities
- Represents the patrol on the Patrol Leader's Council
- Plans and steers patrol meetings
- Helps Scouts advance
- Acts as a recruiter of new Scouts
- Keeps patrol members informed
- Knows what the patrol members and other leaders can do
- Is responsible for ensuring patrol members use good behavior
Assistant Patrol Leader (APL)
General Information
Type: Appointed by the Patrol Leader
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Patrol Leader
Description: The Assistant Patrol Leader leads the patrol in the PL absence.
Comments: Substituting for the Patrol Leader is only part of the Assistant Patrol Leader's job. The APL actively helps run the patrol.
Qualifications
Age: none
Rank: Scout or higher – this position will not count as a position of responsibility for those advancing to Star, Life or Eagle (BSA rule)
Experience: none
Attendance: 50% over previous 6 months
Performance Requirements
Training: You must attend Troop Leadership Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3), unannounced absences in a row, (you fail to contact the SPL or Scoutmaster) can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
General Leadership Responsibilities
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. 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
- 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 the patrol at Patrol Leader's Council meetings
- Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit
- Helps to ensure patrol members use good behavior
JUNIOR ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER (JASM)
General Information
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Scoutmaster
Description: The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster serves in the capacity of an Assistant Scoutmaster except where legal age and maturity are required. The Scout must be at least 16 years old and not yet 18. The Scoutmaster makes the appointment based on leadership ability.
Comments: In many cases the JASM has the same responsibilities as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
Qualifications
Age: At least 16 years old (can be waived by the Scoutmaster for Eagle Scouts only)
Rank: Star, Life or Eagle (Scoutmaster recommends Eagle rank)
Experience: Previous leadership positions
Attendance: 70% over the previous 6 months (can be waived by the Scoutmaster)
Performance Requirements
Training: You must attend Troop Leadership Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unannounced absences in a row, (you fail to contact the Scoutmaster), you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
General Leadership Responsibilities
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. 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
- Helps to ensure scouts use good behavior
- Attends PLC meetings to help guide scouts in monthly planning
TROOP GUIDE
General Information
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Scoutmaster
Description: The Troop Guide works with new Scouts and the New Scout Patrol. The Troop Guide helps them feel comfortable and to promote them to earn 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: 13 or older
Rank: Star, Life or Eagle (can be waived by Scoutmaster)
Experience: none
Attendance: 70% over previous 6 months
Performance Requirements
Training: You must attend Troop Leadership Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 80% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unannounced absences in a row, (you fail to contact the SPL or Scoutmaster), you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
General Leadership Responsibilities
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. 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
- Introduces new Scouts to troop operations
- Guides new Scouts through early Scouting activities
- Helps new Scouts with opportunity to earn First Class in their first year
- Teaches basic Scout skills
- Serves as a member of the PLC
- Assists the Assistant Scoutmaster with training of new scouts
- Counsels individual Scouts on scouting challenges
INSTRUCTOR
General Information
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Term: 6 months
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: 13 or older
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: Knowledgeable of Scout skills and knots
Attendance: 70% over previous 6 months (can be waived by the Scoutmaster)
Performance Requirements
Training: You must attend Troop Leadership Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unannounced absences in a row, (you fail to contact the SPL or Scoutmaster), you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
General Leadership Responsibilities
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. 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
- Teaches basic Scouting skills to the troop and/or patrols
- Present to the SPL the Scout skills that you will present for the upcoming month
- Suggestions are but not limited to knots, lashings, cooking, camp craft, knife/ax handling
- Serves as a member of the Patrol Leader's Council
SCRIBE
General Information
Type: Elected by members of the Troop
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Scribe keeps the troop records. The Scribe records the activities of the Patrol Leaders' Council and keeps a record of 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: 13 or older (can be waived by Scoutmaster)
Rank: 2nd Class or higher
Experience: none
Attendance: 70% over the previous six months (can be waived by the Scoutmaster)
Performance Requirements
Training: You must attend Troop Leadership Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unannounced absences in a row, (you fail to contact the SPL or Scoutmaster), you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
General Leadership Responsibilities
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. 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
- Attends and keeps a log of Patrol Leaders' Council meetings
- Records individual Scout attendance at meetings and outings
- Must attend the monthly Patrol Leaders Council meeting
DEN CHIEF
General Information
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster Term: 12 months 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: 12 or older (can be waived by Scoutmaster)
Rank: First Class or higher (can be waived by Scoutmaster)
Experience: none
Attendance: 60% over previous 6 months
Performance Requirements
Training: You must attend Troop Leadership Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unannounced absences in a row, (you fail to contact the SPL or Scoutmaster), you can be removed from office. In terms of attendance with your den, you are expected to attend 75% 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.
General Leadership Responsibilities
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. 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
- Take the Den Leader Training and supplemental training as soon as possible
- 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
- Helps out at den meetings and monthly Pack meetings
- Meets with adult members of the den, pack, and troop as necessary
- Camp with Cub Scouts as often as possible
- You will be asked to attend your 5th grade Webelos II cross over ceremony
CHAPLIN AIDE
General Information
Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader and Scoutmaster
Term: 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. The Scout also works to promote the religious awards program. The Scout must also be working on the Religious award / knot or has earned it while a Boy Scout.
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 need to lead the observation and can have other troop member’s help.
Qualifications
Age: none
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: none
Attendance: 50% over the previous 6 months
Performance Requirements
Training: You must attend Troop Leadership Training even if you have attended in the past. Scout should be working on or have completed the appropriate Religious Emblem Program for his age and faith.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unannounced absences in a row, (you fail to contact the SPL or Scoutmaster), you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
General Leadership Responsibilities
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. 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
- 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
HISTORIAN
General Information
Type: Elected by members of the Troop
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Troop Historian preserves the historical records of the Troop. Every troop activity should be recorded.
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: none
Rank: Scout or higher
Experience: none, but interest in photography is helpful
Attendance: 50% over the previous 6 months
Performance Requirements
Training: You must attend Troop Leadership Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unannounced absences in a row, (you fail to contact the SPL or Scoutmaster), you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
General Leadership Responsibilities
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. 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
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
- Produces periodic newsletters which detail ALL troop activities and events.
- Gathers pictures and facts about past troop activities and keeps them in a historical file
- Takes care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities
- Keeps information about former members of the troop
- Needs to help prepare for and attend Troop open houses
LIBRARIAN
General Information
Type: Elected by members of the Troop
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 including the merit badge books.
Qualifications
Age: none
Rank: Scout or higher
Experience: none
Attendance: 50% over the previous 6 months
Performance Requirements
Training: You must attend Troop Leadership Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unannounced absences in a row, (you fail to contact the SPL or Scoutmaster), you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
General Leadership Responsibilities
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. 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
- Sets up and takes care of a troop library
- Produces a semi-annual inventory showing in stock and lended books
- Informs scouts on the process of borrowing books from the Troop Library
- Keeps records of books and pamphlets owned by the troop
- Adds new or replacement items as needed
- Keeps books and pamphlets available to the scouts
- Keeps a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out
- Follows up on late returns
- Promotes the donation of used Merit Badge Booklets to the Troop
- Informs the troop about merit badges during meetings and in the newsletter
QUARTERMASTER (QM)
General Information
Type: Elected by members of the Troop
Term: 6 months
Reports 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 the work around campouts. There are times when the Quartermaster has to be available to check equipment in and out.
Qualifications
Age: 12 or older
Rank: Scout or higher
Experience: none
Attendance: 50% over the previous six months
Performance Requirements
Training: You must attend Troop Leadership Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3 unannounced absences in a row, (you fail to contact the SPL or Scoutmaster), you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
General Leadership Responsibilities
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. 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
- 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 supplies
- Works with the Troop’s Adult equipment coordinator
- Gets the US, troop, and patrol flags for meetings and ceremonies and puts them away afterwards
- Maintains the Online Equipment Log
Order of the Arrow Rep
General Information
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Scoutmaster
Description: The OA Rep works with Scoutmaster to co-ordinate the annual Order of the Arrow election for the troop. Membership in the Order of the Arrow must be current.
Comments: The OA Rep will notify the troop of the upcoming election. The OA Rep will help notify the troop of all requirements in order to be on the ballot for the election. The OA Rep will contact the OA Chapter election committee and setup the election of qualified scouts. The OA Rep will help notify the troop of OA Section and Chapter events and meetings. This is an important position.
Qualifications
Age: 13 or older
Rank: First Class or higher
Experience: Must be a current member of the Order of the Arrow
Attendance: 50% over previous 6 months
Performance Requirements
Training: You must attend Troop Leadership Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings, outings, or 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. 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 also need to make sure that another OA member will assume your responsibilities if you are unable to.
Specific Leadership Responsibilities
- Be able to explain to the troop what the Order of the Arrow is
- Is able to explain to the troop what you can expect by being a member to the OA
- Serves as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troop
- Encourages year-round and resident camping in the troop
- Encourages Scouts to actively participate in community and troop service projects
- Encourages Arrowmen to renew annual membership dues
- Encourages Arrowmen to achieve Brotherhood status
- Works with OA Adult Lead in promoting Order of the Arrow membership
- Promote participation in Spring and Fall Conferences and other OA opportunities
