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TROOP Leadership Positions

 
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The Patrol Leaders' Council

The patrol leaders' council, not the adult leaders, is responsible for planning and conducting the troop's activities. The patrol leaders' council is composed of the following voting members: senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, patrol leaders, troop guide, Venture crew chief, Varsity team captain.

The troop's activities are selected and planned at the annual program planning conference. The troop's yearly plan is then submitted to the troop committee for approval. The troop committee either approves the plan or makes alternative suggestions for the patrol leaders' council to consider. At its monthly meetings, the patrol leaders' council organizes and assigns activity responsibilities for the weekly troop meetings. The troop committee interacts with the patrol leaders' council through the Scoutmaster.

Troop Positions (summary)

Position Assigned by Duties
SeniorPatrolLeader.gif Elected by Troop

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 ad responsibilities to junior leaders. Assists the Scoutmaster with Junior Leader Training. Must attend 85% of Troop Activities.
RESOURCES: Senior Patrol Leader Handbook

Scout Silent drills
Silent Scout Signals

Outdoor Planning Check List
Campfire Planner

Annual Planner (doc)

Annual Planner pdf

Troop Meeting Plan (pdf)

Troop Meeting Plan (doc)
Troop Meeting Program Features Volume 1

Aquatics, Athletics, Backpacking, Boating/Canoeing, Business

Camping, Citizenship, Communications, Cooking

Cultural Awareness, Emergency Preparedness, Engineering

 

Troop Meeting Program Features Volume 2

Environment, First Aid, Fishing, Forestry, Health Care, High Adventure, Hiking Special, Hobbies Sports, Leadership, Mechanics, Nature, Orienteering

 

Troop Meeting Program Features Volume 3

Physical Fitness, Pioneering, Public Service, Safety, Science

Shooting, Cooking, Tracking, Wilderness Survival

Wildlife Management, Winter Camping

 

Program Resources -Games

Program Resources -Ceremonies

Program Resources -Forms

PatrolLeader.gif Elected by Patrol Members Appoints the Assistant Patrol Leader. Represents the patrol on the Patrol Leader's Council Plans and steers patrol meetings. Helps Scouts advance. Acts as the chief recruiter of new Scouts. Keeps patrol members informed. Knows what his patrol members and other leaders can do. Must attend 85% of Troop Activities.
Resources: Patrol Leader Handbook
Annual Planner (doc)
Patrol Meeting Plan (doc)
Patrol Positions
Patrol Flag ideas1

Patrol Flag ideas2
Patrol Flag ideas3
Patrol Flag ideas4
Patrol Duty Roster
Outdoor Planning Check List
Scout Silent drills
Silent Scout Signals

Program Resources -Games

Program Resources -Ceremonies

Program Resources -Forms

AsstPatrolLeader.gif Assigned by Patrol Leader 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 Leader's Council meetings when the Patrol Leader cannot attend. Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit.
Resources: Patrol Leader Handbook
Annual Planner (doc)
Patrol Meeting Plan (doc)
Patrol Positions
Patrol Flag ideas1
Patrol Flag ideas2
Patrol Flag ideas3
Patrol Flag ideas4
Patrol Duty Roster
Outdoor Planning Check List
Scout Silent drills
Silent Scout Signals

Program Resources -Games

Program Resources -Ceremonies

Program Resources -Forms

AsstSeniorPatrolLeader.gif Assigned by Senior Patrol Leader 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 Chaplain Aide. Serves as a member of the Patrol Leader's Council.
Resources:

Senior Patrol Leader Handbook
Outdoor Planning Check List
Scout Silent drills
Silent Scout Signals
Campfire Planner

Annual Planner (doc)

Annual Planner pdf

Troop Meeting Plan (pdf)

Troop Meeting Plan (doc)

Troop Meeting Program Features Volume 1

Aquatics, Athletics, Backpacking, Boating/Canoeing, Business

Camping, Citizenship, Communications, Cooking

Cultural Awareness, Emergency Preparedness, Engineering

 

Troop Meeting Program Features Volume 2

Environment, First Aid, Fishing, Forestry, Health Care, High Adventure, Hiking Special, Hobbies Sports, Leadership, Mechanics, Nature, Orienteering

 

Troop Meeting Program Features Volume 3

Physical Fitness, Pioneering, Public Service, Safety, Science

Shooting, Cooking, Tracking, Wilderness Survival

Wildlife Management, Winter Camping

Program Resources -Games

Program Resources -Ceremonies

Program Resources -Forms

ChaplainAide.gif Assigned by Ast. Senior  Patrol Leader
Training
Assists the Troop Chaplain 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.
Manual for Chaplain Aides and Chaplains

Grace-Meal-Blessings

Campout Services

trustworthy.pdf loyal.pdf helpful.pdf friendly.pdf courteous.pdf kind.pdf

obedient.pdf cheerful.pdf thrifty.pdf brave.pdf clean.pdf reverent.pdf


God and Country Award Brochure
Program Resources -Ceremonies
Librarian.gif Assigned by Ast. Senior Patrol Leader
Training
Sets up and takes care of a 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.
Assigned by Ast. Senior  Patrol Leader
Training
Keeps records on patrol and troop equipment. Makes sure equipment is in good working condition. 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 US, troop, and patrol flags for meetings and ceremonies and puts them away afterwards.
Scribe.gif Assigned by Ast. Senior  Patrol Leader
Training
Attends and keeps a log of Patrol Leaders' Council meetings. Records individual Scout dues payments, permission slips, and activity fees. Records individual Scout attendance and uniform inspections. Works with the Troop Committee members responsible for records and finance.
Form for PLC minutes
TroopHistorian.gif Assigned by Ast. Senior
Patrol Leader

Training
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.
  Assigned by Ast. Senior  Patrol Leader
Training
Represents the Troop at OA Lodge and Chapter meetings. Assists in setting up Troop OA elections and encouraging Ordeal candidates to attend Ordeal. Encouraging Troop participation in OA activities and for Ordeal members sealing their Brotherhood.

Ensures that OA Business is NOT discussed with non-members except to explain the purpose.  Other matters go before the Scoutmaster

The Order of the Arrow, recognizing the attractiveness of the unknown, utilizes the form of mystery to enhance the quality of the program for the candidates.  Early disclosure in most all cases lessens the value of the experience for the Scout. 

Bugler.gif Assigned by Ast. Senior  Patrol Leader
Training
Acts as the Troop morale officer. Responsible for bringing the Troop to assemble at Troop meetings, Courts of Honors and Campouts using bugle calls. Helps the Senior Patrol Leader bring the Troop to order at meetings and assemblies.
Program Resources -Ceremonies
DenChief.gif Assigned by Scoutmaster
Training
Knows the purposes of Cub Scouting. Helps Cub Scouts advance through Cub Scout ranks. Encourages Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout troop upon graduation. Assists with activities in the 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.
TroopGuide.gif Assigned by Scoutmaster
Training
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.
Instructor.gif Assigned by Scoutmaster
Teaches basic Scouting skills in troop and patrols.
Providing specialized training is typical for this leadership position.
JuniorAsstScoutmaster.gif Assigned by Scoutmaster Functions as an Assistant Scoutmaster. Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.
Leadership
Equipment
High Adventure
Scoutmaster Chef
Patrol Advisor
Assigned by Ast. Senior
Patrol Leader
New for 2010
Supports the online communication needs of the Troop
Responsible for website design, content, and privacy
Presents to adult what is to be posted; an adult oversees publishing
Conducts Internet Safety Class
Assigned by Ast. Senior
Patrol Leader
New for 2010

Responsibilities: Earn the Leave No Trace Award
Promote the Leave No Trace Award and the William T. Hornaday Awards

Conducts LNT (Leave No Trace) Awareness Training
Reviews Troop activity plans for LNT, Conducts Outing Inspections 
Resources http://www.lnt.org  Teaching LNT 

http://outdoorethics-bsa.org/index.htm

BSA Lifeguard
For those who meet the requirements
By completion of CPR, First Aid, a week intensive course in water safety instruction, lifesaving skills, and by demonstrating the highest performance standards under the direction of a Nationally certified BSA Aquatics Director, a BSA lifeguard helps ensure a Troop can conduct safe aquatics activities.  Teaches Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense to the troop.