Youth
Leadership Positions for Troop 8
The
boy leaders plan and run the troop's program. To meet this goal, training is
needed for each position. When a boy is elected or agrees to be one of the
troop officers, it is expected that he will attend the training sessions
provided. Training sessions will be scheduled soon after the elections are
held. The following positions may be filled:
Patrol
Leaders Council (PLC):
The Patrol
Leaders Council consists of the main boy leaders with the Scoutmaster as the guide.
The Senior Patrol Leader runs the meetings. Present at the PLC meetings are the
Senior Patrol Leader (SPL), Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL), the Patrol
Leader (PL) from each patrol and the Troop Guide(s). If a patrol leader can not
make it to the PLC meeting, it is his responsibility to make sure his Assistant
Patrol Leader or another representative attends for him.
The purpose of
the PLC meeting is to plan the upcoming meetings and the main event for the
month. One of the goals of the BSA is have a boy led troop. The following
positions are part of the PLC:
Senior Patrol
Leader (SPL)
Job Description:
The senior patrol leader is selected by the Scouts to represent them as the top
junior leader in the troop.
Reports to: the
Scoutmaster.
Duties
1. Runs all troop meetings, events, activities and the
annual program planning conference
2. Runs the patrol leader's council meetings.
3. Appoints other troop junior leaders with the advice
and counsel of the Scoutmaster.
4. Assigns duties and responsibilities to junior
leaders.
5. Assists the Scoutmaster with
junior leader training
6. Sets a good example.
7. Enthusiastically wears the
Scout uniform correctly.
8. Lives by the Scout Oath and
Law.
9. Shows Scout spirit.
Requirements
1. Elected by all boys in the
troop.
2. Serves for 6 months.
3. Must be at least Star rank.
4. Must be active in the troop.
5. Must have approval of the
Scoutmaster to run for office.
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL)
Job Description:
The assistant senior patrol leader is the second-highest ranking junior leader
in the troop. He is appointed by the senior patrol leader with the approval of
the Scoutmaster. The assistant senior patrol leader acts as the senior patrol
leader in the absence of the senior patrol leader or when called upon. He also
provides leadership to other junior leaders in the troop.
Reports to: the
Senior Patrol Leader.
Duties
1. Helps the senior patrol leader
lead meetings and activities.
2. Runs the troop in the absence
of the senior patrol leader.
3. Helps train and supervise the troop scribe,
quartermaster, instructor, librarian, historian and chaplain aide.
4. Serves as a member of the
patrol leader's council.
5. Sets a good example.
6. Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.
7. Lives by the Scout Oath and
Law.
8. Shows Scout spirit.
Requirements
1. Serves for 6 months.
2. Must be at least Star rank.
3. Must be active in the troop.
Patrol Leader (PL)
Job Description:
The patrol leader is the elected leader of his patrol. He represents his patrol
on the patrol leaders' council.
Reports to: the
Senior Patrol Leader.
Duties
1. Appoints the assistant patrol
leader.
2. Represents the patrol on the patrol
leaders' council.
3. Plans and steers patrol
meetings.
4. Helps Scouts advance.
5. Acts as the chief recruiter of
new Scouts.
6. Keeps patrol members informed.
7. Knows what his patrol members
and other leaders can do.
8. Sets a good example.
9. Enthusiastically wears the
Scout uniform correctly.
10. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
11. Shows Scout spirit.
Requirements
1. Elected by the boys in his
patrol.
2. Serves for 6 months.
3. Should be at least First Class
rank.
4. Should be active in the troop.
Assistant Patrol Leader (APL)
Job Description:
The assistant patrol leader is appointed by the patrol leader and leads the
patrol in his absence.
Reports to: the
Patrol Leader.
Duties
1. Helps the patrol leader plan and steer patrol
meetings and activities.
2. Helps the patrol leader keep patrol members
informed.
3. Helps the patrol get ready for all troop
activities.
4. Represents his patrol at patrol leaders' council
meetings when the patrol leader cannot attend.
5. Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building
patrol spirit.
6. Sets a good example.
7. Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.
8. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
9. Shows Scout spirit.
Requirements
1. Appointed by the patrol leader.
2. Serves for 6 months.
3. Should be active in the troop.
Troop Guide
Job Description:
The troop guide works with new Scouts. He helps them feel comfortable and earn
their First Class rank in their first year.
Reports to: the
assistant Scoutmaster for the new Scout patrol.
Duties
1. Introduces new Scouts to troop operations.
2. Guides new scouts through early Scouting
activities.
3. Shields new scouts from harassment by older Scouts.
4. Helps new Scouts earn First Class randk in their
first year.
5. Teaches basic Socut skills.
6. Coaches the patrol leader of the new Scout patrol
on his duties.
7. Works with the patrol leader at patrol leaders'
council meetings.
8. Attends patrol leaders' council meetings with the
patrol leader of the new Scout patrol.
9. Assists the assistant Scoutmaster with training.
10. Counsels individual Scouts on Scouting challenges.
11. Sets a good example.
12. Enthusiastically wears the Scout
uniform correctly.
13. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
14. Shows Scout spirit.
Requirements
1. Recommended by the SPL and
approved by the Scoutmaster.
2. Serves for 12 months.
3. Must be active in the troop.
4. Must have leadership experience and the patience to
work with new Scouts.
Troop Scribe
Job 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.
Reports to: the
assistant senior patrol leader.
Duties
1. Attends and keeps a log of patrol leader's council
meetings.
2. Records individual Scout attendance and dues
payments.
3. Records individual Scout advancement progress.
4. Works with the troop committee member for records
and finance.
5. With the assistance of the Scoutmaster, write a
Troop Newsletter to be published after each PLC.
6. Sets a good example.
7. Enthusiastically wears the
Scout uniform correctly.
8. Lives by the Scout Oath and
Law.
9. Shows Scout spirit.
Requirements
1. Recommended by the SPL and approved by the
Scoutmaster
2. Serves for 6 months
3. Must be active in the troop
4. Any boy can serve in this position but preference
will be given to boys needing leadership for advancement
The following
positions are not part of the PLC but are just as important to the successful
operation of the troop.
Troop Quartermaster
Job Description:
The quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good
working order.
Reports to: the
assistant senior patrol leader.
Duties
1. Keeps records on patrol and
troop equipment.
2. Makes sure equipment is in
good working condition.
3. Issue equipment and makes sure it's returned in
good condition.
4. Makes suggestions for new or replacement items.
5. Works with the troop committee member responsible
for equipment.
6. Sets a good example.
7. Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.
8. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
9. Shows Scout
spirit.
Requirements
1. Recommended by the SPL and
approved by the Scoutmaster
2. Serves for 6 months
3. Must be active in the troop
4. Any boy can serve in this position but preference
will be given to boys needing leadership for advancement
Instructor
Job Description: The instructor teaches
Scouting skills.
Reports to: the assistant senior patrol
leader.
Duties
1. Teaches basic Scouting skills.
2. Sets a good example.
3. Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.
4. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
5. Shows Scout spirit.
Requirements
1. Recommended by the SPL and approved by the
Scoutmaster
2. Serves for 6 months
3. Must be active in the troop
4. Any boy can serve in this position but preference
will be given to boys needing leadership for advancement
Order of the
Arrow Troop Representative
Job Description:
The Order of the Arrow troop representative enhances the image of the Order of
the Arrow by serving as a youth liaison between the troop and the local OA
lodge and chapter.
Reports to: the
assistant senior patrol leader.
Duties
1. Serves as a communication link between the lodge
and chapter and the troop.
2. Encourages year-round and resident camping in the
troop.
3. Encourages older-Scout
participation in high-adventure programs.
4. Encourages Scouts to actively participate in
community service projects.
5. Assists with leaders skills training in the troop.
6. Encourages Arrowmen to assume leadership positions
in the troop.
7. Encourages Arrowmen in the troop to be active
participantsin lodge and/or chapter activities and to seal their membership in
the Order by becoming Brotherhood members.
8. Sets a good example.
9. Enthusiastically wears the Scout
uniform correctly.
10. Lives by the Scout Oath, Scout Law
and OA Obligation.
11. Shows and helps develop Scout
spirit.
Requirements
1. Recommended by the SPL and
approved by the Scoutmaster.
2. Must be a member of the Order
of the Arrow.
3. Serves for 6 months.
4. Must be active in the troop.
Chaplain Aide
Job 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 emblems program.
Reports to: the
assistant senior patrol leader.
Duties
1. Assists the Troop Chaplain with religious services
at troop activities.
2. Tells Scouts about the religious emblem program for
their faith.
3. Makes sure religious holidays are considered during
troop program planning.
4. Helps plan for religious observance in troop
activities.
5. Sets a good example.
6. Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.
7. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
8. Shows Scout spirit.
Requirements
1. Recommended by the SPL and
approved by the Scoutmaster
2. Serves for 6 months
3. Must be active in the troop
4. Any boy can serve in this position but preference
will be given to boys needing leadership for advancement
Librarian
Job Description:
The librarian takes care of troop literature.
Reports to: the
assistant senior patrol leader.
Duties
1. 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.
2. Sets a good example.
3. Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.
4. Lives by the Scout Oath and
Law.
5. Shows Scout spirit.
Requirements
1. Recommended by the SPL and
approved by the Scoutmaster
2. Serves for 6 months
3. Must be active in the troop
4. Any boy can serve in this position but preference
will be given to boys needing leadership for advancement
Historian
Job Description:
The historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of troop activities.
Reports to: the
assistant senior patrol leader.
Duties
1. Gathers pictures and facts about past troop
activities and keeps them in a historical file or scrapbook.
2. Takes care of troop trophies, ribbons and souvenirs
of troop activities.
3. Keeps information about former members of the
troop.
4. Sets a good example.
5. Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.
6. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
7. Shows Scout spirit.
Requirements
1. Recommended by the SPL and approved by the
Scoutmaster
2. Serves for 6 months
3. Must be active in the troop
4. Any boy can serve in this position but preference
will be given to boys needing leadership for advancement
Den Chief
Job Description:
The den chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts and den leaders in the
Cub Scout pack.
Reports to: the
den leader in the pack and the Scoutmaster.
Duties
1. Knows the purposes of Cub Scouting.
2. Helps Cub Scouts advance through Cub Scout ranks.
3. Encourages Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scouts troop
upon graduation.
4. Assists with activities in the den meetings.
5. Is a friend to the boys in the den.
6. Helps out at weekly den meetings and monthly pack
meetings.
7. Meets with adult members of the den, pack and troop
as necessary.
8. Sets a good example.
9. Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.
10. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
11. Shows Scout spirit.
Requirements
1. Recommended by the SPL and
approved by the Scoutmaster
2. Serves for 12 months
3. Must be active in the troop
4. Any boy can serve in this position but preference
will be given to boys needing leadership for advancement