Junior Leader Responsibilities To The Troop

Scouts and Parents,

In addition to the descriptions of each of the leadership roles within a Boy Scout Troop we would like for you to know the responsibilities for each of the positions as we want you to be able to make an informed decision as a family regarding which position(s) would be best for you. Many boys within the Troop will have a leadership position and we want to ensure that you are serving in a role that you not only understand, but are willing to do your best.

If your leadership position requires that you be at the Troop meetings early, you will need to arrive 25 minutes before the start of the meeting in order to meet with the Scoutmaster and Asst. Scoutmasters to make final preparations for the meeting. Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC) is the 1^st Tuesday of each month from 7:00 – 8:15 PM at Deltona Alliance Church. Committee meetings are the 2^nd Tuesday of each month from 7:00 – 8:30 PM at Deltona Alliance Church.

Every member of the Troop should plan to arrive at Troop meetings by 6:45 PM. This time should be used to turn in dues, permission slips, and take care of any necessary business. This will allow each person to be prepared to start the meeting on time.

Detailed below is what will be expected of you if you are either elected or appointed for each of the positions:

Senior Patrol Leader

· Must be able to attend Troop meetings and monthly activities (campouts, etc.)

· Must be able to attend PLC and Committee meetings

· Must be able to arrive early for Troop meetings

· Be willing to communicate with the Scoutmaster by phone weekly to finalize meeting plans

• Set a good example
• Wear the Scout uniform correctly
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law
• Show and develop Troop spirit

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

· Must be able to attend Troop meetings and monthly activities (campouts, etc.)

· Must be able to attend PLC meetings

· Must be able to arrive early for Troop meetings

· Plan interpatrol activity (game) as needed

· Be willing to direct the troop quartermaster, scribe, Order of the Arrow troop representative, historian, librarian, and instructors

• Set a good example
• Wear the Scout uniform correctly
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law
• Show and develop Troop spirit

Patrol Leader or Venture Patrol Leader

· Must be able to attend Troop meetings and monthly activities (campouts, etc.)

· Must be able to attend PLC meetings

· Must be able to arrive early for Troop meetings

• Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities
• Keep patrol members informed
• Prepare the patrol to participate in all troop activities
• Set a good example
• Wear the Scout uniform correctly
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law
• Show and develop patrol spirit

Troop guide

· Must be able to attend Troop meetings and monthly activities (campouts, etc.)

· Must be able to attend PLC meetings

· Must be able to arrive early for Troop meetings

· Be at least First Class in rank

• Be willing to mentor the members of a new Scout patrol
• Prepare the new Scout patrol to participate in all troop activities
• Set a good example
• Wear the Scout uniform correctly
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law
• Show and develop Troop and patrol spirit

Quartermaster

· Must be able to attend Troop meetings and monthly activities (campouts, etc.)

· Must be able to arrive early for Troop meetings

• Keep a current inventory of Troop dry goods box
• Store dry goods box and transport needed items to and from activities
• Set a good example
• Wear the Scout uniform correctly
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law
• Show and develop Troop and patrol spirit

Scribe

· Must be able to attend Troop meetings and monthly activities (campouts, etc.)

· Must be able to attend PLC meetings

· Must be able to arrive early for Troop meetings

· Take attendance and collect dues

· Keep a written record of business conducted at PLC

· Be willing to work with the Troop Treasurer

• Set a good example
• Wear the Scout uniform correctly
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law
• Show and develop Troop and patrol spirit

Order of the Arrow (OA) Troop Representative

· Must be a member of OA

· Must be able to attend Troop meetings and monthly activities (campouts, etc.)

· Must be able to attend monthly OA meetings

· Promote upcoming OA activities to the Troop

• Set a good example
• Wear the Scout uniform correctly
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law
• Show and develop Troop and patrol spirit

Chaplain Aide

· Must be able to attend Troop meetings and monthly activities (campouts, etc.)

· Must be able to arrive early for Troop meetings

· Lead prayer during Troop meetings and meals (or encourage another Scout to lead prayer)

· Ensure Sunday morning religious service occurs during weekend activities

· Promote the religious emblems program

• Set a good example
• Wear the Scout uniform correctly
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law
• Show and develop Troop and patrol spirit

Historian

· Must be able to attend Troop meetings and monthly activities (campouts, etc.)

· Must be able to arrive early for Troop meetings

· Take photos at activities and events (Troop would reimburse you for expenses)

• Be willing to assemble scrapbooks with the assistance of an adult volunteer
• Possibly do PowerPoint presentations for Courts of Honor
• Set a good example
• Wear the Scout uniform correctly
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law
• Show and develop Troop and patrol spirit

Librarian

· Must be able to attend Troop meetings and monthly activities (campouts, etc.)

· Must be able to arrive early for Troop meetings

· Keep a written record of the merit badge pamphlets and books owned by the Troop

• Set a good example
• Wear the Scout uniform correctly
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law
• Show and develop Troop and patrol spirit

Instructor

· Must be able to attend Troop meetings and monthly activities (campouts, etc.)

· Must be able to arrive early for Troop meetings

· Be at least First Class in rank

• Be knowledgeable in various Scouting skills
• Be willing to teach Scouting skills to newer Scouts
• Set a good example
• Wear the Scout uniform correctly
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law
• Show and develop Troop and patrol spirit

Den Chief and Webelos Den Chief

· Must be able to attend Troop meetings and monthly activities (campouts, etc.)

· Must be able to arrive early for Troop meetings

· Must be able to attend weekly Den meetings and monthly Pack meetings

· Be willing to assist the adult den leader

· Be a liaison between the Troop and the Pack

• Set a good example
• Wear the Scout uniform correctly
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law
• Show and develop Troop and patrol spirit