Troop Roster - Troop Committee Positions

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Troop Committee Chair

• Calls and runs Troop Committee meetings
• Recruits Committee members
• Manages re-chartering process
• Ensures adequate and competent adult leadership

Advancement Chair

• Works with Scribe to maintain advancement records
• Arranges Boards of Review
• Maintains current merit badge counselor list
• Submits advancement reports to Council
• Works with Librarian to maintain library of merit badge pamphlets

Recruiting Chair

• Maintains relationships with Cub Scout den leaders
• Maintains contact list of Webelos Scouts and their parents
• Works with Troop leadership to ensure frequent, high-quality recruiting events throughout the year
• Develops recruiting materials promoting Troop 23

Treasurer

• Handles all Troop funds;  pays bills on the recommendation of the Troop leadership and through the authorization of the Troop Committee
• Maintains bank accounts
• Works with Scribe to maintain records
• Reports on overview of Troop expenses and income
• Alerts Troop Committee to issues of finances and non-payment of fees

Equipment Chair

• Works with Quartermaster on inventory and proper storage of Troop equipment
• Procures camping equipment on the recommendation of the Troop leadership and through the authorization of the Troop Committee
• Makes periodic safety check on all camp gear

Transportation and Camping Chair

• Coordinates transportation for Troop events
• Maintains records of drivers and vehicles and submits tour permit applications
• Helps in securing permission to use camping sites

Fundraising Chair

• Works with Troop to coordinate holiday greens sale and other fundraising events
• Motivates Scouts to participate in fundraising
• Develops materials to make fundraising events successful
• Works with Treasurer to ensure proper accounting for all events involved in fundraising

Training Chair

• Ensures that Troop leaders and Troop Committee members are adequately trained
• Is responsible for BSA Youth Protection training within the Troop
• Encourages junior leader training within the Troop

Communications and Public Relations Chair

• Works with Webmaster to keep Troop Website up-to-date
• Coordinates with adult leaders to create photos and images of Troop activities
• Works with local media to get periodic, favorable coverage of Troop activities

Summer Camp Chair

• Encourages Scouts to attend summer camp
• Maintains calendar for registration and payment to ensure Troop meets all summer camp deadlines
• Submits Troop registration for summer camp
• Coordinates adult supervision and transportation for summer camp