Troop Roster

 

TROOP 61 PATROLS – August 2011


Ghost Patrol


Alex T. 

 SPL

Benjamin S. 

ASPL

George M.

Past SPL

Nathan M.

Troop Guide


Patrol 1 -

Matthew K.

PL

Eli K.

APL

Aidan N.

 

Will M.

 

Nathan S.

 

Austin R.

 

                                                     
Patrol 2 -

Ben A.

PL

Bini A.

APL

Noah K.

 

Jack J.

 

Dean Z.

 

Kevin G.

 


Patrol 3 -   

Grant S.

PL

Yale W.

APL

Micah K.

 

Dean S.

 

Noah A.

 

Sam K.

 

  Alex Z.



Patrol 4 -

Jacob M.

PL

Josh H.

APL

Amit I.

 

Zack A.

 

Jacob G.

 

Jacob S.

 


Patrol 5 -

Ryan S.
PL
Jacob F.
APL
Joel S.

Jacob B.

Shane L.

Donny Z.

Joeseph H.

               
                                  


Troop 61
  Job Descriptions

Senior Patrol Leader Patrol Leader Assistant Patrol Leader Troop Scribe

  Troop Librarian   Troop Historian  Troop Quartermaster  Den Chief

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader  Junior Assistant Scoutmaster  Instructor

Troop Guide  Chaplain Aide    

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Senior Patrol Leader 

GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Elected by the members of the troop
Term: 12 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: None
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: Previous service as SPL, ASPL, PL, or APL
Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months

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 85% of 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.

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 DUTIES

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.

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Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader
Term: 12 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.
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: 75% over the previous 6 months

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 80% of 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.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly.  This means that you will wear all of the parts of the 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 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 DUTIES

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.

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Patrol Leader patch Patrol Leader

GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader
Term: 12 months
Introduction: When you accept the position of patrol leader, you agree to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description provides some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. The Patrol Leader is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader.
Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader/Asst Senior Patrol Leader

QUALIFICATIONS
Age: None
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: None
Attendance: 75% over the previous 6 months

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 80% of 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.

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 or 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 DUTIES

Assign each patrol member a job and help them succeed.

Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders' council meetings and at the annual program planning conference.

Prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities.

Develop patrol spirit.

Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.

Know what patrol members and other leaders can do.

Resources: As patrol leader, there are many resources available to you to help you do your job. These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members. Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders. Some literature that can help you follow:

Boy Scout Handbook

Junior Leader Handbook

Field book

Boy Scout Songbook

Boy Scout Requirements ( advancement)

Copies of work sheets from Scoutmaster's Junior Leader Training Kit that relate to the assistant patrol leader.

Boys' Life

Merit Badge pamphlets

Troop and patrol rosters

Activity calendars (troop, district, school)

First Class Tracking Sheet

Campfire planner sheets

Troop meeting planning sheets

BSA equipment catalog

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Assitant Patrol Leader patch Assistant Patrol Leader

GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader
Term: 12 months
Introduction: When you accept the position of patrol leader, you agree to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description provides some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. The Patrol Leader is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader.
Reports to: Patrol Leader

QUALIFICATIONS
Age: None
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: None
Attendance: 50% over the previous 6 months

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 80% of 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.

SPECIFIC DUTIES


Assist the patrol leader in:
     planning and leading patrol meetings and activities
      keeping patrol members informed
     preparing your patrol to take part in troop activities

Take charge of the patrol in the absence of the patrol leader.

Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders' council meetings in the absence of the patrol leader.

Help develop patrol spirit.

Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.

Know what patrol members and other leaders can do.

Resources: As assistant patrol leader, there are many resources available to you to help you do your job. These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members. Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders. Some literature that can help you follow: 

Boy Scout Handbook

Junior Leader Handbook

Field book

Boy Scout Songbook

Boy Scout Requirements ( advancement)

Boys' Life

Merit Badge pamphlets

Patrol roster

Activity calendars (troop, district, school)

First Class Tracking Sheet

Campfire planner sheets

Troop meeting planning sheets (from Woods Wisdom)

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Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Term: 12 months
Introduction: 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.  He's appointed by the Scoutmaster because of his leadership ability.

In many cases the JASM has the same responsibilities as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader/Asst Senior Patrol Leader

QUALIFICATIONS
Age: At least 16 years old
Rank: Life or Eagle
Experience: Previous leadership positions
Attendance: 75% over the previous 6 months

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 80% of 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.

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 someone will assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC DUTIES

Functions as an Assistant Scoutmaster.

Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.

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Instructor

GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Term: 12 months
Introduction: The Instructor teaches Scouting skills. 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 Scoutcraft skills needed for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks.  The troop can have more than one instructor.
Reports to: Scoutmaster

QUALIFICATIONS
Age: 14 or older
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: None
Attendance: 50% over previous 6 months

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 75% of 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 someone will assume your responsibilities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Teaches basic Scouting skills in troop and patrols.

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Troop Guide

GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Term: 12 months
Introduction: The Troop Guide works with new Scouts.  He helps them feel comfortable and earn their First Class rank in their first year. 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.
Reports to: Scoutmaster

QUALIFICATIONS
Age: 14 or older
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: none
Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months

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 80% of 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.

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 DUTIES

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.

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Scribe patch Troop Scribe

GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Term: 12 months
Introduction: When you accept the position of Troop Scribe, you agree to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description provides some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. The Troop Scribe is appointed by the Scoutmasters and the Patrol Leaders/Assistant Patrol Leaders.
Reports to: Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters (and works with the troop committee member responsible for records and finance)

QUALIFICATIONS
Age: None
Rank: Must demonstrate rank and/or merit badge advancement in prior twelve months.
Experience: None
Attendance: 75% over the previous 6 months

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 80% of 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.

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 miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.to 

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Attend and keep a log of patrol leaders' council meetings.

Record attendance and dues payments.

Record advancement in troop records.

Work with appropriate troop committee members responsible for finance, records, and advancement.

Resources:  As the troop scribe, there are many resources available to you to help you do your job. These include people such as

Boy Scout Handbook

Junior Leader Handbook

Boy Scout Requirements ( advancement)

Boys' Life

Troop and patrol rosters

Activity calendars (troop, district, school)

Troop/Team Record Book

First Class Tracking Sheet

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Librarian patch  Troop Librarian

GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Term: 12 months
Introduction: When you accept the position of troop scribe, you agree to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description provides some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. The Troop Librarian is appointed by the Scoutmasters and the Patrol Leaders/Assistant Patrol Leaders.
Reports to: Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters (and works with the troop committee member responsible for records and finance)

QUALIFICATIONS
Age: None
Rank: Must demonstrate rank and/or merit badge advancement in prior twelve months.
Experience: None
Attendance: 75% over the previous 6 months

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 80% of 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.

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 someone will assume your responsibilities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Establish and maintain a troop library.

Keep records on literature owned by the troop.

Add new or replacement items needed.

Have literature available for borrowing at troop meetings.

Keep a system to check literature in and out.

Follow up on late returns.

Resources:

As the troop librarian, there are many resources available to you to help you do your job. These include people such as your Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members. Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders. Some literature that can help you follow:

Boy Scout Handbook

Junior Leader Handbook

Scoutmaster Handbook

Field book

Boy Scout Songbook

Boy Scout Requirements ( advancement)

Boys' Life

Merit Badge pamphlets

Troop roster

Activity calendars (troop, district, school)

Troop/Team Record Book

Varsity activity pamphlets

Venture activity pamphlets

Index of Scouting literature

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Historian patch Troop Historian

GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Term: 12 months
Introduction: When you accept the position of troop scribe, you agree to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description provides some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. The Troop Historian is appointed by the Scoutmasters and the Patrol Leaders/Assistant Patrol Leaders.
Reports to: Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters (and works with the troop committee member responsible for records and finance)

The Troop Historian is appointed by the Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters, Patrol Leaders/Assistant Patrol Leaders.

QUALIFICATIONS
Age: None
Rank: Must demonstrate rank and/or merit badge advancement in prior twelve months.
Experience: None
Attendance: 75% over the previous 6 months

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 80% of 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.

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 someone will assume your responsibilities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Gather pictures and facts about past activities of the troop and keep them in scrapbooks, wall displays, or information files.

Take care of troop trophies and keepsakes.

Keep information about troop alumni.

Resources:  As the Troop Historian, there are many resources available to you to help you do your job. These include people such as

Boy Scout Handbook

Junior Leader Handbook

Scoutmaster Handbook

Field book

Boy Scout Songbook

Boy Scout Requirements( advancement)

Boys' Life

Troop roster

Activity calendars (troop, district, school)

Troop/Team Record Book

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Quartermaster patch Troop Quartermaster

GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Term: 12 months
Introduction: When you accept the position of Troop Quartermaster, you agree to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description provides some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. The Troop Quartermaster is appointed by the Scoutmaster
Reports to: Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters (and works with the troop committee member responsible for records and finance)

QUALIFICATIONS
Age: None
Rank: Must demonstrate rank and/or merit badge advancement in prior twelve months.
Experience: None
Attendance: 75% over the previous 6 months

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 80% of 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.

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 someone will assume your responsibilities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Issue equipment and see that it is returned in good order.

Suggest new and replacement items.

Work with troop committee member responsible for equipment.


Resources: As the Troop Quartermaster, there are many resources available to you to help you do your job. These include people such as your Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members. Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders. Some literature that can help you follow:

Boy Scout Handbook

Junior Leader Handbook

Field book

Boy Scout Songbook

Boy Scout Requirements ( advancement)

Boys' Life

Copy of troop rules and policies

Troop roster

Activity calendars (troop, district, school)

BSA equipment catalog

Troop equipment inventory book

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Chaplain Aide

GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Term: 12 months
Introduction: When you accept the position of Chaplain Aide, you agree to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description provides some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. The Champlain Aide is appointed by the Scoutmaster.
Reports to: Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: None
Rank: Must demonstrate rank and/or merit badge advancement in prior twelve months.
Experience: None
Attendance: 75% over the previous 6 months

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 75% of 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.

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 someone will assume your responsibilities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

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.

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Den Leader patch Den Chief

GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Term: 12 months
Introduction: When you accept the position of Den Chief, you agree to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description provides some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. The Den Chief  is appointed by the Scoutmaster.
Reports to: Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters (and works with the troop committee member responsible for records and finance)

QUALIFICATIONS
Age: None
Rank: Must demonstrate rank and/or merit badge advancement in prior twelve months.
Experience: None
Attendance: 75% over the previous 6 months

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 75% of all troop 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 given 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 someone will assume your responsibilities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

As a Den Chief, there are many resources available to you to help you do your job. These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members. Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders. Some literature that can help you follow:
Resources:

Boy Scout Handbook

Den Chief Handbook

Junior Leader Handbook

Field book

Boys' Life

Copy of troop rules and policies

Activity calendars (troop, district, school)

BSA equipment catalog

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