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Boy Scout Leadership Elected Positions
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There are only two elected positions in the Troop. They are Senior Patrol Leader and the Patrol Leaders. Click on the patch to read about them. |
Boy Scout Leadership Appointed Positions
Click on a patch to read about the postion.
The top row of patches are positions that are appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader.
The bottom row is all appointed by the Scoutmaster.
All positions have the same responsibilities that are listed below. Each position will also have responsibilities that are specific to that position.
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
| Type: | Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader |
| Term: | 6 months |
| Description: | The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest-ranking patrol leader in the troop. The ASPL acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in the absence of the SPL or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the troop. |
| Comments: | The most important part of the ASPL position is his work with the other junior leaders. The ASPL should be familiar with the other positions and stay current with the work being done. |
| QUALIFICATIONS | |
| Age: | None |
| Rank: | 1st Class or higher |
| Experience: | None |
| Attendance: | 50% over the previous 6 months |
| PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS | |
| Training: | You MUST attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past. |
| Attendance: | You are expected to attend 85% of all Troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. |
| Effort: | You are expected to give this job your best effort. |
| LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES | |
| General responsibilities listed above. | |
| Specific: | 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 Leaders' Council. |
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Assistant Patrol Leader
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
| Type: | Elected by the Patrol Leader |
| Term: | 6 months |
| Reports to: | Patrol Leader |
| Description: | The Assistant Patrol Leader is appointed by the Patrol Leader and leads the patrol in his absence. |
| Comments: | Substituting for the Patrol Leader is only part of the Assistant Patrol Leader's job. The APL actively helps run the patrol. |
| QUALIFICATIONS | |
| Age: | None |
| Rank: | None |
| Experience: | None |
| Attendance: | 50% over the previous 6 months |
| PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS | |
| Training: | You MUST attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past. |
| Attendance: | You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. |
| Effort: | You are expected to give this job your best effort. |
| LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES | |
| General responsibilities listed above. | |
| Specific: | 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 Leaders' Council meetings when the Patrol Leader cannot attend. Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit. |
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Troop Quartermaster
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
| Type: | Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader |
| Term: | 6 months |
| Reports to: | Assistant Senior Patrol Leader |
| Description: | The Troop Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order. |
| Comments: | The Quartermaster does most of his work around campouts. There are times when the Quartermaster has to be available to check equipment in and out. |
| QUALIFICATIONS | |
| Age: | None |
| Rank: | None |
| Experience: | None |
| Attendance: | 50% over the previous 6 months |
| PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS | |
| Training: | You MUST attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past. |
| Attendance: | You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. |
| Effort: | You are expected to give this job your best effort. |
| LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES | |
| General responsibilities listed above. | |
| Specific: | 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. |
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Troop Scribe
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
| Type: | Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader |
| Term: | 6 months |
| Reports to: | Assistant Senior Patrol Leader |
| Description: | The Scribe keeps the troop records. He records the activities of the Patrol Leaders' Council and keeps a record of dues, advancement, and Scout attendance at troop meetings. |
| Comments: | To be a good Scribe you need to attend nearly all troop and Patrol Leaders' Council meetings. |
| QUALIFICATIONS | |
| Age: | None |
| Rank: | None |
| Experience: | None |
| Attendance: | 50% over the previous 6 months |
| PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS | |
| Training: | You MUST attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past. |
| Attendance: | You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. |
| Effort: | You are expected to give this job your best effort. |
| LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES | |
| General responsibilities listed above. | |
| Specific: | Attends and keeps a log of Patrol Leaders' Council meetings. Records individual Scout attendance and dues payments. Records individual Scout advancement progress. Works with the Troop Committee members responsible for records and finance. |
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Chaplain Aide
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
| Type: | Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader |
| Term: | 6 months |
| Reports to: | Assistant Senior Patrol Leader |
| Description: | The Chaplain Aide works with the Troop Chaplain to meet the religious needs of Scouts in the troop. He also works to promote the religious awards program. |
| Comments: | "Duty to God" is one of the core beliefs of Scouting. The Chaplain Aide helps everyone in the troop by preparing short religious observations for campouts and other functions. The Chaplain Aide does not always lead the observation himself and can have other troop member’s help. |
| QUALIFICATIONS | |
| Age: | None |
| Rank: | None |
| Experience: | None |
| Attendance: | 50% over the previous 6 months |
| PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS | |
| Training: | You MUST attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past. |
| Attendance: | You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. |
| Effort: | You are expected to give this job your best effort. |
| LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES | |
| General responsibilities listed above. | |
| Specific: | 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. |
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Troop Librarian
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
| Type: | Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader |
| Term: | 6 months |
| Reports to: | Assistant Senior Patrol Leader |
| Description: | The Troop Librarian takes care of troop literature. |
| Comments: | The library contains books of historical value as well as current materials. All together, the library is a troop resource worth hundreds of dollars. The Librarian manages this resource for the troop. |
| QUALIFICATIONS | |
| Age: | None |
| Rank: | None |
| Experience: | None |
| Attendance: | 50% over the previous 6 months |
| PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS | |
| Training: | You MUST attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past. |
| Attendance: | You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. |
| Effort: | You are expected to give this job your best effort. |
| LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES | |
| General responsibilities listed above. | |
| Specific: | 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. Issues vouchers for purchase of used merit badge books. |
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Troop Historian
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
| Type: | Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader |
| Term: | 6 months |
| Reports to: | Assistant Senior Patrol Leader |
| Description: | The Troop Historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of troop activities. |
| Comments: | The true value of a good Historian does not show up until years later. The Historian provides material for displays and presentations of current activities. In addition, the work of the Historian provides a link with the past. |
| QUALIFICATIONS | |
| Age: | None |
| Rank: | None |
| Experience: | None, but interest in photography is helpful |
| Attendance: | 50% over the previous 6 months |
| PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS | |
| Training: | You MUST attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past. |
| Attendance: | You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. |
| Effort: | You are expected to give this job your best effort. |
| LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES | |
| General responsibilities listed above. | |
| Specific: | 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. |
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Instructor
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
| Type: | Appointed by the Scoutmaster |
| Term: | 1 year |
| Reports to: | Scoutmaster |
| Description: | The Instructor teaches Scouting skills. |
| Comments: | The Instructor will work closely with both the Troop Guide and with the Assistant Scoutmaster for new Scouts. The Instructor does not have to be an expert but should be able to teach the Scout craft skills needed for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. The troop can have more than one instructor. |
| QUALIFICATIONS | |
| Age: | 14 or older |
| Rank: | 1st Class or higher |
| Experience: | None |
| Attendance: | 50% over the previous 6 months |
| PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS | |
| Training: | You MUST attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past. |
| Attendance: | You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. |
| Effort: | You are expected to give this job your best effort. |
| LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES | |
| General responsibilities listed above. | |
| Specific: | Teaches basic Scouting skills in the troop and patrols. |
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Troop Guide
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
| Type: | Appointed by the Scoutmaster |
| Term: | 1 year |
| Reports to: | Scoutmaster |
| Description: | The Troop Guide works with new Scouts. He helps them feel comfortable and earn their First Class rank in their first year. |
| Comments: | The first year as a Boy Scout is a critical time with new places, new people, new rules, and new activities. The Troop Guide is a friend to the new Scouts and makes first year fun and successful. This is an important position. |
| QUALIFICATIONS | |
| Age: | 14 or older |
| Rank: | 1st Class or higher |
| Experience: | None |
| Attendance: | 75% over the previous 6 months |
| PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS | |
| Training: | You MUST attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past. |
| Attendance: | You are expected to attend 90% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. |
| Effort: | You are expected to give this job your best effort. |
| LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES | |
| General responsibilities listed above. | |
| Specific: | 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. Consuls individual Scouts on Scouting challenges. |
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Den Chief
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
| Type: | Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader and Scoutmaster at the request of the Cubmaster, and approved by the Cubmaster and Pack Committee |
| Term: | 1 year |
| Reports to: | Scoutmaster and assigned Den Leader |
| Description: | The Den Chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and/or Den Leaders in the Cub Scout pack. |
| Comments: | The Den Chief provides knowledge of games and Scout skills that many Den Leaders lack. The Den Chief is also a recruiter for the troop. This function is important because no troop can thrive without new members and most new members will come from Cub Scouting. |
| QUALIFICATIONS | |
| Age: | 14 or older |
| Rank: | Star or higher |
| Experience: | None |
| Attendance: | 75% over the previous 6 months |
| PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS | |
| Training: | You MUST attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past. |
| Attendance: | You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. In terms of attendance with your den, you are expected to attend 90% of den meetings and pack functions. You must inform the Den Leader if you will be absent. |
| Effort: | You are expected to give this job your best effort. |
| LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES | |
| General responsibilities listed above. | |
| Specific: | 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. |
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Bugler
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
| Type: | Appointed by the Scoutmaster |
| Term: | 1 year |
| Reports to: | Scoutmaster |
| Description: | The Bugler should be able to make appropriate bugle calls, as requested, at activities. |
| Comments: | The Bugler can play a trumpet instead of a bugle. |
| QUALIFICATIONS | |
| Age: | 14 or older |
| Rank: | 1st Class or higher |
| Experience: | Must be able to play the bugle or trumpet. |
| Attendance: | 75% over the previous 6 months |
| PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS | |
| Attendance: | You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. |
| Effort: | You are expected to give this job your best effort. |
| LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES | |
| General responsibilities listed above. | |
| Specific: | Make himself proficient in playing the following bugle calls from memory; Reveille, Assembly, Mess, To the Colors, and Taps. Attend all Courts of Honor. Complete other duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster. |
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