Troop 8 Scout Leadership Positions Each position is filled for six months SPL and ASPL are elected by the Troop Other positions are appointed by SPL, ASPL, and Adult Leadership. The remaining leadership positions are: Chaplin Aide Bugler Historian Quartermaster Troop Webmaster Patrol Leader Asst. Patrol Leader Scribe Order of the Arrow Troop Representative Troop Guide General Leadership Responsibilities Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations. Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do. Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Attend 75% of the activities during your term. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the appropriate leader (SM ASM, SPL, ASPL, and PL) if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone is ready to assume your responsibilities. This requires you to "Be Prepared", plan ahead and this will never be an issue. Training: You must attend the Introduction to Scout Leadership Training.
Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort and use the adult leadership and advice when you feel they are needed.
Senior Patrol Leader Description: The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the Troop. By accepting the position of Senior Patrol Leader, you agree to provide service and leadership to your troop. The responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description outlines some of the things you are expected to do while serving in this leadership role. Comments: The Senior Patrol Leader is the focal point of the troop. He needs to attend as close to all troop functions as possible. One of the major parts of the SPL's job is to appoint other troop leaders. He must choose leaders who are able, not just his friends or other popular Scouts. Boy Scout troops following the patrol method are Boy-Led and the young man in charge is you! Reports to: Scoutmaster Type: Elected by the members of the troop Senior Patrol Leader -- Qualifications Age: Preferably 15 years old or higher Rank: Star, preferably Life or Higher Experience: Previous service as SPL, ASPL, or PL Confirmation: Election Approved by Scoutmaster Senior Patrol Leader Specific Responsibilities Runs all troop meetings, events, activities, and the Patrol Leaders Council. Appoints other troop junior leaders with the advice and counsel of the ASPL and Scoutmaster. Assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders. Assists the Scoutmaster with Junior Leader Training. Resolve conflicts between troop members. Participate in a conference with your advisor midway through your tenure to discuss and evaluate your responsibilities and the performance of your duties.
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Description: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest ranking patrol leader in the troop. The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader 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. Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader Type: Elected by the Troop Assistant Senior Patrol Leader -- Qualifications Rank: Star, preferably Life or Higher Confirmation: Election Approved by Scoutmaster Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Specific Responsibilities 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 Scribe, Quartermaster, Instructor, Troop Webmaster, Historian, and Chaplain Aide. Serves as a member of the Patrol Leader's Council.
Patrol Leader Description: The Patrol Leader is the elected leader of his patrol. He represents his patrol on the Patrol Leader's Council. Comments: The Patrol Leader may easily be the most important job in the troop. He has the closest contact with the patrol members and is in the perfect position to help and guide them. The Patrol Leaders, along with the Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader are the primary members of the Patrol Leaders' Council. Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader Type: Elected by members of the patrol Patrol Leader -- Qualifications Confirmation: Nomination Approved by Scoutmaster Patrol Leader Specific Leadership Responsibilities 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. Follows the Patrol Method and understands the 10 things to be a better leader.
Assistant Patrol Leader Description: The Assistant Patrol Leader is appointed by the Patrol members 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. Reports to: Patrol Leader Type: Elected by members of the patrol Assistant Patrol Leader -- Qualifications Confirmation: Nomination Approved by Scoutmaster Assistant Patrol Leader Specific Leadership Responsibilities Helps the patrol get ready for all troop activities. Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit. Must be well informed in case Patrol Leader is absent. Follows the Patrol Method and understands the 10 things to be a better leader.
Bugler Description: The Bugler plays the bugle at troop ceremonies. By accepting the position of Bugler, you agree to provide service and leadership to your troop. The responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description outlines some of the things you are expected to do while serving in this leadership role. Must be able to perform the required Bugle Calls Comments: Practice, practice, practice. Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leadership Team Bugler - Qualifications Experience: 1 Year experience Bugle, Trumpet or Coronet Confirmation: Appointment Approved by Scoutmaster Bugler -- Specific Responsibilities Plays bugle as requested by troop leadership, such as Troop assembly at meetings and campouts. Plays Taps during evening closing ceremony or lights out. Should work on completing Bugling Merit Badge by end of term. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit.
Chaplain Aide 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 leading prayers at meetings, campouts and activities and preparing short religious observations when appropriate. The Chaplain Aide does not always lead the observation himself and can have other troop members' help. Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leadership Team Chaplain Aide -- Qualifications Confirmation: Appointment Approved by Scoutmaster Chaplain Aide -- Specific Responsibilities 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 Plan and lead religious services at troop activities, such as Sunday services on campouts and invocations at Courts of Honor. Lead Troop in brief prayer at open and close of Troop meetings. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit.
Historian 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. Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leadership Team Historian -- Qualifications, but interest in photography is helpful Confirmation: Appointment Approved by Scoutmaster Historian -- Specific Responsibilities Gather pictures, facts and memorabilia about troop activities and keep them in an historical file or scrapbook. Take care of troop trophies, ribbons, awards and souvenirs of troop activities. Display troop awards and scrapbooks at Courts of Honor. Set a good example Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit. Perform any additional duties as assigned by your Advisor.
Troop Webmaster Description: The Troop Webmaster is responsible for maintaining the Troop website. Comments: The website is our way to communicate to the Troop and outside world. You will be responsible for up to date content, calendar, and activities. You will have an adult to assist with any technical or content related issues. Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leadership Team Troop Webmaster -- Qualifications Confirmation: Appointment Approved by Scoutmaster Troop Webmaster -- Specific Responsibilities Update the website on a minimum of a monthly basis to contain dates and type of the next meeting, troop announcements of importance, individual patrol announcements of importance (i.e. a patrol event separate from a troop event). The website should also announce upcoming campouts, court of honors, and patrol leaders conferences. If any incorrect information, broken links, and/or typos are discovered on the website, the webmaster must correct them as soon as possible. The webmaster will be responsible for the contents of the website, following the BSA guidelines. The webmaster will be responsible for actively obtaining current troop rosters and calendars from the troop committee when they are updated. The webmaster must know how to login and use the site server. The webmaster must attend all troop meetings or if he is unable to attend he must obtain all information required of the website from the troop scribe. The webmaster must be responsible for maintaining and handing over when his term is finished all files and other resources associated with the webmaster position. Set a good example Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit.
Quartermaster 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. Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leadership Team Quartermaster -- Qualifications Confirmation: Appointment Approved by Scoutmaster Quartermaster -- Specific Responsibilities Gets the US, troop, and patrol flags for meetings and ceremonies and puts them away afterwards. Issue equipment to the Patrols and make sure it is returned in good condition. Receive damage reports and new equipment requests and convey it to Committee. Make reports to the PLC on equipment condition once every three months. Maintain the Troop trailer in neat order. Label all storages bins and shelves with contents. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit. Perform any additional duties as assigned by your Advisor.
Scribe 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. Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leadership Team Scribe- Qualifications Confirmation: Appointment Approved by Scoutmaster Scribe -- Specific Responsibilities Record the minutes of the PLC meetings. Maintain troop attendance records for Troop Meetings. Record Scout attendance at all troop events and give a report to the Scoutmaster and Committee Advancement Chairperson. Write articles for Troop Newsletter regarding upcoming events. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit. Perform any additional duties as assigned by your Advisor.
Order of the Arrow Troop Representative Description: The Order of the Arrow representative acts as the primary liason to the Troop's OA Lodge. Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leadership Team Term: 12 months OA Troop Representative-- Qualifications Age: 14+ Rank: Star or higher Experience: Must be an Order of the Arrow member Confirmation: Appointment by Scoutmaster OA Troop Representative -- Specific Responsibilities Attends troop and chapter or lodge meetings regularly as a youth representative of the troop and Order. Serves as a two-way communication link between the troop and the lodge or chapter. Arranges with the lodge or chapter election team to conduct an annual Order of the Arrow election for the troop at a time approved by the Patrol Leaders Council. Arranges with the lodge or chapter for at least one camp promotion visit to the unit annually. Makes at least one high adventure presentation to the troop, to include the OA programs, annually. As requested by the SPL, participates in Troop Courts of Honor by recognizing: high adventure participation of troop members, induction of new OA members, changes in OA honors of troop members, leadership of troop members, and other appropriate activities. Coordinates the Ordeal Induction process for newly elected candidates by: ensuring they know the time and location of the Ordeal, providing information of what to bring to the Ordeal, assisting (as needed) in arranging transportation to the Ordeal, and offering assistance (as needed) to the lodge in the Ordeal process. Assists current Ordeal members in the troop in sealing their membership by becoming Brotherhood members by: ensuring they know the time and location of Brotherhood opportunities, assisting (as needed) in arranging transportation to the Brotherhood opportunities, and offering assistance to the lodge (as needed) in the Brotherhood process. He may also, at the discretion of the PLC, offer periodic training and discussions of OA principles, symbolism, and the Legend as needed by and appropriate for the troop members of the Order. Leads at least one troop service project for the community or charter partner during the year. May also serve, at the discretion of the PLC, as the troop s service chairman. Assists the troop (as appropriate) as a trainer of leadership and outdoor skills. In all cases, advocates environmental stewardship and Leave No Trace camping. Sets a good example by: wearing the Scout uniform correctly, showing Scout spirit, and living by the Scout Oath, the Scout law and the OA Obligation.
Troop Guide 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. Reports to: Scoutmaster Type: Appointed by Scoutmaster Term: 12 months Troop Guide -- Qualifications Age: 15+ Rank: Star or higher Confirmation: Appointment by Scoutmaster Troop Guide -- Specific Responsibilities Introduces new Scouts to Troop operations. Guides new Scouts through early Scouting activities. Helps new Scouts earn First Class rank in their first year. Teaches basic Scout skills. Attends campout and works with new Scout Patrol when needed. 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. Sets a good example. Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law. Shows Scout spirit.
Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Description: The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster serves in the capacity of an Assistant Scoutmaster except where legal age and maturity are required. He must be at least 16 years old and not yet 18. He is appointed by the Scoutmaster because of his leadership ability. By accepting the position of Junior Assistant Scoutmaster, you agree to provide service and leadership to your troop. The responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description outlines some of the things you are expected to do while serving in this leadership role. Comments: In many cases the JASM has the same responsibilities as an Assistant Scoutmaster. Reports to: Scoutmaster Type: Appointed by Scoutmaster Term: 12 months Junior Assistant Scoutmaster-- Qualifications Age: 16+ Rank: Eagle Experience: Previous senior leadership positions Confirmation: Appointment by Scoutmaster Junior Assistant Scoutmaster-- Specific Responsibilities Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster. Participate in a conference with your advisor midway through your tenure to discuss and evaluate your responsibilities and the performance of your duties.