Youth Leaders & Patrols

Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster 

Term: 6 months 

Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader 

Description: The Bugler plays the bugle at troop ceremonies. By accepting the position of Bugler, you agree to provide service and leadership to your troop. The responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description outlines some of the things you are expected to do while serving in this leadership role. Must be able to perform or is working on the required Bugle Calls: First Call, Reveille, Assembly, Retreat (evening colors) and To the Colors 

Comments: Practice, practice, and practice.

Age: none 

Rank: Scout or higher 

Experience: must be able to play your instrument 

Attendance: 50% over the previous six months 

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. 

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.

- Plays bugle as requested by troop leadership, such as Troop assembly at meetings, Courts of Honor, and campouts.

- Plays taps during evening closing ceremony.

- Should work on completing Bugling and/or Music Merit Badge by end of term.      

Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster 

Term: 6 months 

Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader 

Description: The Troop Webmaster keeps specified pages of the troop web site up-to-date on troop activities. 

Comments: The Webmaster should make sure that information posted on the website is correct and up to date. And that no personal contact information is publicly posted on troop youth members. Work with the assistance of the Adult Webmaster.  

Age: 13 

Rank: Star, Life or Eagle (Can be waived by Scoutmaster) 

Experience: none, but interest in web design is helpful 

Attendance: 50% over the previous 6 months  

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.  

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.  

- Gathers pictures and facts from Troop Historian for posting on the web site 

- Gathers current and future troop outings for posting on the web site 

- Keeps Camping and Activities page up to date.  

- Periodically adds photos to slideshow and archives old photos. 

- Works closely with an assigned adult committee member advisor on ensuring proper content

- Works with the Troop Librarian to keep merit badge book listings up-to-date