Senior Patrol Leader

As senior patrol leader, I will manage my troop:

• Assign duties and responsibilities to ASPL and PLs and make sure they are completed

• Plan ahead for and lead troop in all meetings, events, and outings

• Plan and run Leader Training and Troop Planning workshop

• Plan and run 6 PLC meetings and 12 troop meetings

• Manage the planning of 6 troop outings by individual patrols

• Ensure the troop is a safe place for everyone

• Discuss progress of all scouts reporting to me at 2, 4, and 6 month points of term

• Wear my uniform correctly, set a good example, practice the Scout Oath and Law

• Fulfill the requirements of this position for 12 months.

 

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

As assistant senior patrol leader, I will support the senior patrol leader:

• Assign duties and responsibilities to troop leaders and make sure they are completed

• Support and assist the SPL in all PLC meetings, troop meetings, and troop outings

• Lead troop in all activities when the SPL is unavailable

• Participate in Leader Training and Troop Planning workshop

• Discuss progress of all scouts reporting to me at 2, 4, and 6 month points of term

• Wear my uniform correctly, set a good example, practice the Scout Oath and Law

• Fulfill the requirements of this position for 12 months.

 

Patrol Leader

As patrol leader, I will do my best to build patrol spirit and lead my patrol:

• Plan and lead at least 6 patrol meetings or activities

• Keep all patrol members informed of troop plans

• Track activities, attendance, and advancement of my patrol on web site

• Volunteer myself and my patrol as needed to make the troop run well

• Assign jobs to patrol members and help them succeed in those jobs

• Attend all PLC meetings and training sessions

• Prepare my patrol to successfully participate in all troop activities

• Wear my uniform correctly, set a good example, practice the Scout Oath and Law

 

Quartermaster

As quartermaster, I will manage my troop’s equipment:

• keep the troop equipment inventory list up to date 

• keep troop equipment in good condition

• participate in at least 3 PLC meetings to report any equipment needs and status

• receive and record a patrol equipment inventory from each patrol at least once

• supply patrol quartermasters with needed equipment

• wear my uniform correctly, set a good example, practice the Scout Oath and Law

• fulfill the requirements of this position for 12 months.

 

Scribe

As scribe, I will keep my troop informed about activities:

• Record an account of every PLC and troop meeting

• Collect attendance at every troop meeting and give to treasurer

• Arrange a replacement scribe for activities as needed

• Publish 6 newsletters about the troop’s activities

• Wear my uniform correctly, set a good example, practice the Scout Oath and Law

• Fulfill the requirements of this position for 12 months.

 

Historian

As historian, I will document the activities of my troop:

• Maintain and add to the troop history record on the web site

• Publish photographs from troop activities on the web site

• Submit at least one article about a troop event to local newspapers, when feasible

• Write about troop awards and recognitions in the troop record

• Update troop record information, such as new eagle scouts, troop leaders, troop roster

• Keep historic items safe such as ribbons, awards, and memorabilia

• Wear my uniform correctly, set a good example, practice the Scout Oath and Law

• Fulfill the requirements of this position for 12 months.

 

Librarian

As librarian, I will keep troop library and materials organized and accessible:

• Maintain and organize all troop books, pamphlets, and related materials

• Make troop resources available on the web site for scouts to check out

• Maintain a record of which scouts have checked out materials

• Report at least 2 times to the PLC on materials needing replacement or updating

• Retrieve all checked out materials before the end of my term

• Purchase merit badge pamphlets and other materials as needed

• Wear my uniform correctly, set a good example, practice the Scout Oath and Law

• Fulfill the requirements of this position for 12 months.

 

Bugler

As bugler, I will support the Senior Patrol Leader:

• Practice bugling so I am prepared when called on

• Sound Taps, Revelry, and Assembly at troop campouts

• Sound appropriate calls at Courts of Honor and other assemblies as directed by SPL

• Wear my uniform correctly, set a good example, practice the Scout Oath and Law

• Fulfill the requirements of this position for 12 months.

 

Chaplain Aide

As chaplain aide, I will promote the concept of Reverence in the troop:

• Attend every troop campout or arrange a replacement beforehand

• Lead a religious service at every campout which I attend that includes a Sunday morning

• Prepare a grace and lead the troop before every meal

• Maintain the Chaplain’s area of the web site with graces, prayers, and resources

• Wear my uniform correctly, set a good example, practice the Scout Oath and Law

• Fulfill the requirements of this position for 12 months.

 

Order of the Arrow Representative

As troop OA Rep, I will promote OA, service, and camping in the troop:

• Attend 75% of OA meetings

• Ensure troop is informed of OA events and news

• Assist OA members in gaining their Brotherhood membership

• Promote and teach Leave No Trace in the troop

• Wear my uniform correctly, set a good example, practice the Scout Oath and Law

• Fulfill the requirements of this position for 12 months.

 

Webmaster

As troop webmaster, I will improve communication in the troop:

• Maintain a usable information site for use by scouts, parents, and interested boys

• Publish calendar, permission forms, news, and other information

• Publish documents, forms, and information requested by troop leaders

• Keep troop information up to date and published in a timely manner

• Train and assist other scouts in troop positions with maintaining their areas

• Wear my uniform correctly, set a good example, practice the Scout Oath and Law

• Fulfill the requirements of this position for 12 months.

 

Den Chief

As den chief, I will promote Boy Scouting to Cub Scouts:

• Attend 75% of den meetings of the assigned den

• Help the den leader in teaching skills and managing the den

• Assist Cub Scouts in earning their Webelos badge and Arrow of Light

• Encourage Cub Scouts to continue on to Boy Scouts

• Submit a report to ASPL or Scoutmaster from the den leader about my accomplishments

• Wear my uniform correctly, set a good example, practice the Scout Oath and Law

• Fulfill the requirements of this position for 12 months.

 

Instructor

As instructor, I will increase the skill level of my troop:

• Instruct at least 6 different Scouting skills to the troop; track my accomplishments

• Prepare my presentations well in advance to ensure success

• Assist scouts in completing their 1 st Class scouting skills requirements

• Be available for assignments from the SPL/ASPL as needed

• Wear my uniform correctly, set a good example, practice the Scout Oath and Law

• Fulfill the requirements of this position for 12 months.

 

Troop Guide

As troop guide, I will support the new scouts in my troop:

• Lead new scout patrol and provide direction, coaching, and support to new scouts to strengthen their patrol and my troop

• Help all scouts in my charge advance at least one rank

• Organize a patrol meeting every month – 6+ meetings

• Participate in at least 4 PLC meetings with new scout patrol leaders

• Wear my uniform correctly, set a good example, practice the Scout Oath and Law

• Fulfill the requirements of this position for 12 months