Glencoe Boy Scout Troop - Troop Roster - Scout Leadership Positions

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: at least 14 years old

Rank: Star or higher

Experience: previous service as ASPL or PL

Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Training: You must attend Junior Leader Training.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 80% of all troop meetings and Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, plus attend outings and service projects when possible.

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 LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Runs all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference.

Runs the Patrol Leaders’ Council meetings.

Appoints other troop junior leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster.

Assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders.

Troop 28

Leadership Position Description

PATROL LEADER

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: Voted by patrol members

Term: 1 year

Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader

Description: The Patrol Leader is leader of his patrol. He represents his patrol on the Patrol Leaders’ Council.

Comments: The Patrol Leader may be the most important job in the troop. He 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: none

Experience: none

Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Attendance: You are expected to attend 80% 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

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

Appoints the Assistant Patrol Leader.

Represents the patrol on the Patrol Leaders’ Council.

Plans and steers patrol meetings.

Helps Scouts advance.

Keeps patrol members informed.

Knows what his patrol members and other leaders can do.

Troop 28

Leadership Position Description

JUNIOR ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: appointed by the Scoutmaster

Term: 1 year

Reports to: Scoutmaster

Description: 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. The Scoutmaster appoints him because of his leadership ability.

Comments: In many cases the JASM has the same responsibilities as an Assistant Scoutmaster.

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 Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 80% of all troop meetings and Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, plus attend outings and service projects when possible.

Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Functions as an Assistant Scoutmaster.

Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.

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Leadership Position Description

DEN CHIEF

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: appointed by the Scoutmaster

Term: 1 year

Reports to: Scoutmaster and Den Leader

Description: The Den Chief works with 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; 13 or older for 5th grade dens

Rank: First Class or higher

Experience: none

Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, outings, and service projects. You are expected to attend 90% 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

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.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Knows the purposes of Cub Scouting.

Helps Cub Scouts advance through Cub Scout ranks.

Encourages Cub Scouts to join the troop upon graduation.

Assists with activities in den meetings.

Is a friend to the boys in the den.

Helps out at weekly den meetings and monthly pack meetings.

Meets with adult members of the den, pack, and troop as necessary.

Troop 28

Leadership Position Description

INSTRUCTOR

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader

Term: 1 year

Reports to: Assistant Scoutmaster for new Scouts, SPL

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 skills needed for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. The troop can have more than one instructor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: 14 or older

Rank: First Class or higher

Experience: none

Attendance: nearly 100%

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Attendance: You are expected to attend nearly 100% of all troop meetings, and to attend Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects whenever possible.

Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

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 Assistant Scoutmaster for new Scouts 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 in troop and patrols.

Troop 28

Leadership Position Description

TROOP GUIDE

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: appointed by the Scoutmaster

Term: 1 year

Reports to: Assistant Scoutmaster for new Scouts, SPL

Description: The Troop Guide works with new Scouts. He helps them feel comfortable and earn their 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: 14 or older

Rank: First Class or higher

Attendance: nearly 100%

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Attendance: You are expected to attend nearly 100% 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

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 Assistant Scoutmaster for new Scouts 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.

Shields new Scouts from harassment by older Scouts.

Helps new Scouts earn First Class in their first year.

Teaches basic Scout skills. Assists the Assistant Scoutmaster with training.

Counsels individual Scouts on Scouting challenges.

Troop 28

Leadership Position Description

ASSISTANT SENIOR PATROL LEADER

GENERAL INFORMATION

There may be more than one ASPL.

Type: appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader

Term: 1 year

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. He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the troop.

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: 14 or older

Rank: First Class or higher

Attendance: nearly 100%

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Attendance: You are expected to attend nearly 100% of all troop meetings and Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, and to attend outings, and service projects when possible.

Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

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, and Historian.

Serves as a member of the Patrol Leaders’ Council.

Troop 28

Leadership Position Description

ASSISTANT PATROL LEADER

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: appointed by Patrol Leader

Term: 1 year

Reports to: Patrol Leader

Description: The Assistant Patrol Leader is appointed by the Patrol Leader and leads the patrol in his 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: none

Experience: none

Attendance: 50% over previous 6 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

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

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 your patrol leader 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 his patrol at Patrol Leaders’ Council meetings when the Patrol Leader cannot attend.

Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit.

Troop 28

Leadership Position Description

TROOP HISTORIAN

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader

Term: 6 months

Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Description: The Troop Historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of troop activities and helps to maintain the troop website.

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: none

Experience: none, but interest in photography is helpful

Attendance: 50% over the previous 6 months 50% of all campouts.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Attendance: You are expected to attend 60% 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

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 Assistant Senior Patrol Leader 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

Gathers pictures and facts about past troop activities and keeps them in a historical file or scrapbook.

Takes care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities.

Keeps information about former members of the troop.

Keeps the troop Website up to date.

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Leadership Position Description

TROOP LIBRARIAN

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: none

Rank: none

Experience: none

Attendance: 50% over the previous 6 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Attendance: You are expected to attend 60% 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

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Sets up and takes care of 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 for borrowing.

Keeps a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out.

Follows up on late returns.

Troop 28

Leadership Position Description

TROOP QUARTERMASTER

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader

Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader

Term: 6 months

Description: The Troop Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order.

Comments: The Quartermaster does most of his work around campouts. There are times when the Quartermaster has to be available to check equipment in and out.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: none

Rank: none

Experience: none

Attendance: 50% over the previous six months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Attendance: You are expected to attend 60% 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

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 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 and stowed in an orderly way.

Issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition.

Makes suggestions for new or replacement items.

Works with the Troop Committee member responsible for equipment.

Gets the U.S., troop, and patrol flags for meetings and ceremonies and puts them away afterwards.

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Leadership Position Description

TROOP SCRIBE

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: appointed by Senior Patrol Leader

Term: 1 year

Reports to: Patrol Leaders' Council

Description: The Scribe keeps the troop records. He records the activities of the Patrol Leaders' Council and keeps a record of dues, advancement, and 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: none

Rank: none

Experience: none

Attendance: nearly 100% of meetings

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Attendance: You are expected to attend nearly 100% of all troop meetings and Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, and to attend outings and service projects when possible.

Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Attends and keeps a log of Patrol Leaders' Council meetings.

Records individual Scout attendance and dues payments.

Records individual Scout advancement progress.

Works with the Troop Committee members responsible for advancement and finance.