2.
You must participate and be active in your duties at a minimum
3. You must participate and be active in your duties at a minimum of 50% of Troop Activities.
4.
You must participate and be active in your duties at a minimum of 50% of
PLC (Patrol Leaders Council) meetings. This applies to those positions to
which this applies.
5. You must fulfill the duties and responsibilities of you Troop position of Rank.
Note:
The Scoutmaster will determine participating and active, with input from attending Assistant Scoutmasters and adults, who will be noting your participation in your leadership position in or at all Troop activities. A minimum activity level does not imply that this is the participation level that leadership recommends or desires, we would like you to participate as much as you possibly can in all Scouting activities so that you may get the most out of Scouting that our Troop provides.
You
must also understand your position of Rank and how it applies to the Troop or
the Patrol. The listing of responsibilities may not be completely comprehensive
and may be expanded upon by the Scoutmaster or from what you learn about
your position in future Scout meetings, trainings, events, etc.
Senior
Patrol Leader-
*Run
all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference.
*Chair
meetings of the patrol leaders council
*Appoint
troop members to serve in the troop’s other junior leader positions (with the
advice and council of the Scoutmaster)
*Delegate
duties and responsibilities to other junior leaders
*Assist
the Scoutmaster with junior leader training
*Set
a good example
*Wear
the Scout uniform correctly
*Show
Scout spirit
Being a good Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) will require a serious commitment of time. Consider all of your obligations to family, school, and religion, and find an appropriate balance, even if that means temporarily putting aside some extracurricular activities.
Assistant
Senior Patrol Leader-Among his specific duties he trains and provides direction to the
troop quartermaster, scribe, historian, librarian, and instructors. He will
also take charge of the troop whenever the SPL is not available.
Troop
Guide- The
troop guide is both a leader and mentor to the members of the new scout
patrols. He should be an older scout who holds at least the 1st
class rank and can work well with younger scouts. He helps the patrol leader of
the new scout patrol in much the same way the Scoutmaster works with the SPL to
provide direction, coaching and support.
Quartermaster-The quartermaster is the
troops supply boss. He keeps an inventory of troop equipment and sees that the
gear is in good condition. He works with the patrol quartermasters as they
check out equipment and return it, and at meetings of
the PLC’s reports on the status of the equipment in need of replacement or
repair. In carrying out his responsibilities, he may have guidance of a member
of the troop committee.
Scribe- The scribe is the troop’s
secretary. Though not a voting member, he attends meetings of the patrol
leaders’ council and keeps a record of the discussions. He cooperates with the
patrol scribes to record attendance and money payments and to maintain troop
advancement records. A member of the troop committee may assist him in his
work,
Librarian-The troop librarian
oversees the care and use of troop books, pamphlets, magazines, audiovisuals,
and merit badge counselor lists. He checks out these materials to Scouts and
leaders and maintains records to ensure that everything is returned. He may
also request the acquisition of new literature and report the need to repair or
replace any current holdings.
Historian-
The Historian collects and preserves troop
photographs, news stories, trophies, flags, scrapbooks, awards and other
memorabilia and makes materials available for Scouting activities, the media,
and troop history projects.
Chaplin
Aide- The
Chaplin aide assists the troop Chaplin (usually an adult from the troop
committee or the chartered organization) in serving the religious needs of the
troop. He ensures that religious holidays are considered during the troops
program planning process and promotes the BSA’s religious emblems program.
DESCRIPTION:
Elected leader of the Patrol. Represents patrol in the Patrol Leaders Council.
PREREQUSITE:
None
REPORTS
TO: Senior Patrol Leader, Guide and Assistant Scoutmaster
DUTIES:
· Represents the patrol in the
Patrol Leaders Council
· Primary Job
· Must get patrol’s feelings
on something BEFORE going to the Patrol Leaders Council
· Attendance is mandatory
· Plans and steers patrol
meetings
· Must run patrol meetings
both in and out of Troop meetings
· Is responsible for meeting
objectives set by the Patrol Leaders Council
· Outside patrol meetings are
not required but may be necessary
· Keeps patrol members
informed by communicating with them weekly
· Knows the resources and the
needs/characteristics of his patrol by TALKING with patrol members
· And as with all other Junior
Leaders
· Actively participates in
Troop activities
· Sets a good example
· Lives by the Scout Oath and
Law
· Shows Scout Spirit
· Enthusiastically wears the
Scout uniform correctly
DESCRIPTION:
Elected assistant leader of the Patrol.
PREREQUSITE:
None
REPORTS
TO: Patrol Leader, Guide and Assistant Scoutmaster
DUTIES:
· Represents the patrol in the
Patrol Leaders Council upon request of the Patrol Leader
· Must get patrol’s feelings
on something BEFORE going to the Patrol Leaders Council
· Assists in planning and
steering patrol meetings upon the request of the Patrol Leader
· May run patrol meetings both
in and out of Troop meetings
· Is responsible for meeting
objectives set by the Patrol Leaders Council
· Outside patrol meetings are
not required but may be necessary
· Helps keep patrol members
informed
· And as with all other Junior
Leaders
· Actively participates in
Troop activities
· Sets a good example
· Lives by the Scout Oath and
Law
· Shows Scout Spirit
· Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly
The
patrol quartermaster is responsible for the patrol equipment. He maintains
inventory of all the patrol gear and makes sure it is clean and ready for the
patrol to use. If an item is broken, he repairs it if he can; if he can’t, he
brings it to the attention of the patrol leader. If the patrol has a chuck box
for its camping kitchen, the quartermaster can monitor its contents and see
that it is fully stocked with cook gear and staple items. He checks out the
gear for campouts and other patrol outings, and he makes sure everything is
returned and properly stored afterward.
The responsibilities of the quartermaster are well
suited for a Scout who is organized, dependable and aware of details.
The
grubmaster of a patrol takes the lead in planning menus for hikes and campouts.
Of course everyone in the patrol has a say in what they would like to eat. The
grubmaster helps make those wishes into reality by writing out the menu,
itemizing the ingredients, ensuring that purchases are made, and supervising
food repackaging before a trip. Scouts who are completing advancement
requirements for cooking can work closely with the grubmaster.
The grubmaster should be a Scout who
is familiar with the cooking chapter of The Boy Scout Handbook and is aware of
the importance of good nutrition. It will help if he is also good at math and
measurements.
The
cheermaster leads the patrol in yells, songs and skits. His is a vital role
when the patrol is taking part in campfire programs. Just as important can be
his contributions to patrol spirit during long hikes, when the weather on a
camping trip turns stormy. Or when the patrol is challenged
by adversity. He should be an upbeat outgoing person who can get up in
front of a group and lead a song or a cheer.