|
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 |
|
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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|
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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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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|
|
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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|
|
|
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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|
|
|
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 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 |