Senior Patrol Leader

The senior patrol leader (SPL) is the top leader of the troop. He is responsible for the troop’s overall operation. With guidance from the Scoutmaster, he takes charge of troop meetings, of the patrol leaders’ council, and of all troop activities, and he does

everything he can to help each patrol be successful.  He also assists the Scoutmaster in conducting troop leadership training.

 The senior patrol leader presides over the patrol leaders’ council

and works closely with each patrol leader to plan troop meetings and make

arrangements for troop activities.  

 

 

 

 

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

The assistant senior patrol leader (ASPL) works closely with the senior patrol leader to help the troop move forward and serves as acting senior patrol leader when the senior patrol leader is absent. Among his specific duties, the assistant senior patrol leader trains and provides direction to the troop quartermaster, scribe, historian, librarian, instructors, and Order of the Arrow representative. During his tenure as assistant senior patrol leader he is not a member of a patrol, but he may participate in the high-adventure activities of a Venture patrol.

PATROL LEADER

 The patrol leader is the top leader of the patrol.  He represents the patrol at all PLC meetings and keeps the patrol informed of all decisions made. He plays a key role in planning, leading and evaluating patrol meetings and activities and prepares the patrol to participate in all troop activities.  The patrol leader learns about the abilities of other patrol members and involves them in patrol and troop activities by assigning specific tasks and responsibilities.

 

 

 

 

 

Troop Guide

The troop guide is both a leader and a mentor to the members of the new-Scout patrol.

He should be an older Scout who holds at least the First Class rank and can work well with younger Scouts. He helps the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol in much the same way that a Scoutmaster works with a senior patrol leader to provide direction,

coaching, and support. The troop guide is not a member of another patrol but may

participate in the high-adventure activities of a Venture patrol.

Troop Webmaster

The troop webmaster is responsible for maintaining the troop’s website. He should make sure that information posted on the website is correct and up to date and that members’ and leaders’ privacy is protected. A member of the troop committee may

assist him with his work.

 Website updates include:

·        Troop calendar

·        Troop roster

·        Merit badge counselors list

·        Current leadership positions

 

Instructor

Each instructor is an older troop member proficient in a Scouting skill. He must also have the ability to teach that skill to others. An instructor typically teaches subjects that Scouts are eager to learn—especially those such as first aid, camping, and

backpacking—that are required for outdoor activities and rank advancement. A troop

can have more than one instructor.

Librarian

The troop librarian oversees the care and use of troop books, pamphlets, magazines,audiovisuals, and merit badge counselor lists. He checks out these materials to Scouts and leaders and maintains records to ensure that everything is returned. He may also

suggest the acquisition of new literature and report the need to repair or replace any

current holdings.

 

 

Historian

The historian collects and preserves troop photographs, news stories, trophies, flags,

scrapbooks, awards, and other memorabilia and makes materials available for Scouting activities, the media, and troop history projects. The historian should work actively with the webmaster or adult committee member to keep the scout website up to date.

Scribe

The scribe is the troop’s secretary. Though not a voting member, he attends meetings of the patrol leaders’ council and keeps a record of the discussions.

He cooperates with the patrols by:

·        Handing out and collecting the patrol books

·        Checking that the attendance, notes and “start, Stop Continue” are completed

·        Post PLC minutes to troop website

 

Quartermaster

The quartermaster is the troop’s supply boss. He keeps an inventory of troop equipment and sees that the gear is in good condition. He works with patrol quartermasters as they check out equipment and return it, and at meetings of the patrol leaders’ council he reports on the status of equipment in need of replacement or repair.

 In carrying out his responsibilities, he may have the guidance of a member of the troop committee.

Chaplain's Aide

 

Chaplain aide is an approved youth leadership position for Boy Scouts. The responsibilities are to encourage spiritual awareness and growth in the lives of troop members and to assist the chaplain.

The Boy Scout seeking the position of chaplain aide should have earned or be in the process of completing his religious emblems study program. It is recommended that the Boy Scout selected be at least a First Class Scout. The chaplain aide should be mature and sensitive, a Boy Scout who has earned the trust of his fellow Scouts.
Duties include:

• Make the 12th point of the Scout Law more meaningful in life
• Promote a greater understanding of and appreciation for all religions
• Provide Boy Scouts with the opportunity to work with an ordained member of the clergy, thereby gaining insight into the religious professional life