•Set a good example;

•Wear the Scout uniform correctly;

•Live by the Scout Oath and Law;

•Show and help develop Scout spirit; and

• Work with other Troop leaders to make the Troop run well.

Elected positions;


Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)

The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the Scouts (as ASPL) to represent them as the top junior leader in

the Troop. The SPL:

•Runs all Troop meetings, events, activities and the annual program planning conference;

•Chairs the Patrol Leader Council (PLC) and runs the meetings;

•Appoints other Troop youth leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster;

•Assigns duties and responsibilities to other youth leaders and Scouts; and

•Assists the Scoutmaster with Junior Leader Training.

Patrol Leader (PL)

The Patrol Leader is the elected leader of his patrol (elected by members of his Patrol; not the whole troop)

Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.

Keep patrol members informed.

Assign each patrol member a specific duty.

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

Prepare the patrol to participate in all troop activities.

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

Know the abilities of each patrol member.

Set a good example.

Wear the Scout uniform correctly.

Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

Show and develop patrol spirit.

Minimum rank: First Class

Appointed Positions, the following are appointed by SPL with SM approval or by the SM himself:



Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL)

The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest ranking leader in the Troop. The ASPL moves

•Trains and provides leadership to the following youth leaders: Scribe, Quartermaster, Instructor,

•Helps lead meetings and activities as requested by the SPL;

•Acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in the absence of the SPL or when called upon; and

•Serves as a member of the PLC.

Quartermaster (QM)

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

•Keeps records of patrol and Troop equipment;

•Keeps equipment in good repair;

•Keeps trailer and equipment storage areas neat and clean;

•Issues equipment and see that it is returned in good condition;

•Suggests new or replacement items; and

•Works with Troop Committee Quartermaster in carrying out these duties.

Scribe

The Scribe keeps the Troop records. The Scribe:

•Records the activities of the Troop meetings and activities;

•Attends PLC meetings and records assignments and actions;

•Records Scout attendance at meetings, events, and activities;

•Assists with record keeping of dues, advancement, etc.

•Works with Troop Committee members responsible for finance, records, and advancement.

Librarian

The Troop Librarian takes care of Troop literature. The Librarian:

•Maintains the Troop library;

•Keeps records of literature owned by the Troop;

•Adds new or replacement items as needed;

•Have literature available for borrowing at Troop meetings;

•Maintain a system to check literature in and out; and

•Follow up on late returns.

Historian

The Troop Historian keeps a historical record for the Troop. The Historian:

•Gathers pictures and facts about past Troop activities and keeps them in scrapbooks, poster or

•Assists provide information for the Troop web site;
•Takes care of Troop trophies, ribbons, souvenirs, or other keepsakes of Troop activities; and

•Keeps information about former members of the Troop.
Instructor

The Instructor is responsible for teaching Scouting skills.

•Coordinates training requirements within the Troop;

•Prepares well in advance for each teaching assignment;

•Instructs basic Scouting skills as needed within the Troop or patrols;

•Assists the Troop Guide in planning and instruction of Trail to First Class requirements; and

•Arranges for other teaching assistance as needed.

Chaplain's Aide

The Chaplain Aide works with the Troop Chaplain to meet the religious needs of Scouts in the Troop.

The Chaplain Aide:

•Makes sure religious holidays are considered during Troop program planning;

•Assists the Troop Chaplain with religious services or meeting religious needs of Troop members

•Works to promote the religious awards program and informing Scouts about the program for

•Helps plan for religious observance in Troop activities;

•Encourage saying grace at meals while camping or on activities; and

•Lead “Scouts own” service on campouts;

Den Chief

The Den Chief provides knowledge of games and Scout skills to assist Den Leaders. The Den Chief is

•Knows the purposes of Cub Scouting;

•Helps Cub Scouts advance through Cub Scout ranks;

•Helps Webelos Scouts to prepare for Boy Scouts and encourage them to join a Boy Scout Troop

•Serves as activities assistant at den meetings;

•Meets regularly with den leaders to review den and pack meeting plans;

•Assists with Troop planning for Webelos visits; and

•Project a positive image of Boy Scouting.

Junior Assistant Scoutmaster (appointed by SM)

The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster generally serves in the capacity of an Assistant Scoutmaster. The

JASM:

•Serves as an ASM except where requirements are for age 18 or 21 and older and

•Perform duties assigned by the Scoutmaster.

Troop Guide (appointed by SM)

The Troop Guide responsibilities are directed toward assisting new Scouts and their patrol. The Troop

Guide:

•Introduces new Scouts to how the Troop operates;

•Helps them feel comfortable and guide them through early Scouting activities;

•Shield new Scouts from any kind of harassment by older Scouts;

•Help new Scouts earn their First Class rank in their first year;

•Teach basic Scout skills along with the Troop Instructor;

•Serve as the Patrol Leader for the New Scout Patrol and represent them at the PLC meetings;

•Assign new Scouts tasks and provide leadership to them;

•Assists the Assistant Scoutmaster with training; and

•Coach individual Scouts on Scouting challenges.

OA Rep

The OA Troop Rep serves as a liaison between the Order of the Arrow (OA) and the Troop. He:

•Serves as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the Troop;

•Assists with organizing the annual OA Troop election;

•Coordinates OA activities with the Troop members;

•Encourage year-round and resident camping in the Troop;

•Encourage older Scout participation in high adventure programs;

•Encourage Scouts to actively participate in community service projects;

•Assist with leadership skills training in the Troop;

•Encourage Arrowmen to take on leadership positions within the Troop; and

•Encourage Arrowmen to be active participants in lodge and/or chapter activities and to become

Assistant Patrol Leader (APL)

The Assistant Patrol Leader is appointed by the Patrol Leader. The APL:

•Leads the patrol in the Patrol Leader’s absence;

•Represents the patrol at the PLC and related meetings;

•Helps the PL plan and lead patrol meetings and activities;

•Helps keep members informed and prepare them for Troop activities; and

•Helps control the patrol and develop patrol spirit.

Bugler

Plays Reveille and Taps at campouts or other occasions. May be asked to play other songs such as for a court of honor