Youth Leaders

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Position Descriptions

Senior Patrol Leader

This position is responsible for the Troops overall operation. They are responsible for the annual planning conferences and assists the Scoutmaster in conducting the troop leadership training. They are also responsible for running the Monday meetings as well as campouts.

This position is not voted on but rather the ASPL will become the SPL
Speaking required
80% attendance is required to Meetings, PLC and Campouts to receive credit for this position

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader assists the Senior Patrol Leader and takes over in the unlikely absence of the SPL. The ASPL helps train and supervise the Scribe, Quartermaster and Chaplain Aide. The ASPL also helps run Meetings and Campouts.

To run for this position a Scout must have completed National Youth Leadership Training
This position is a voted on position
Speaking required
This Scout in this Position will be the SPL at the following election
70% attendance is required to Meetings, PLC and Campouts to receive credit for this position

Patrol Leader

The Patrol Leader is responsible for running their patrol during meetings. They need to know where there scouts are at for advancement and are responsible for planning the activities and advancement during the meetings for the month. The Patrol leader takes attendance and tracks what advancement each scout completed and turns the form into the Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmasters after the meeting..

To run for this position a Scout should be 1st Class (Exceptions can be made)
This is a voted on position
Speaking required
70% attendance is required to meetings, campouts and PLC to receive credit for this position

Assistant Patrol Leader

The Assistant Patrol Leader assists the patrol leader and takes over in the unlikely absence of the Patrol Leader.

There is no rank requirement for this position
This is a voted on position
Speaking required
60% attendance is required to meetings, campouts and PLC to receive credit for this position
This position does not count towards leadership positions for rank advancement

Scribe

The Scribe is the troop's secretary. They are responsible for taking records (notes) at all meetings and PLC's and sending out communications to the troop.

There is no rank requirement for this position
This is a voted on position
Speaking required
80% attendance is required to meetings and PLC to receive credit for this position
Strong note taking skills are needed for this position

Chaplain Aide

The Chaplain Aide is responsible for encouraging the spiritual growth and awareness of each member of the troop and assisting the troop chaplain. The Chaplain Aide performs grace before each meal at campouts and at closing of meetings.

There is no rank requirement for this position
This is a voted on position
Speaking required
70% attendance is required to meetings and Campouts to receive credit for this position
This position requires speaking in front of the whole Troop

Den Chief

The Den Chief assists the Cub Scout Pack Cubmaster and Den Leaders. They attend Pack and or Den meetings and are the liaison between the Troop and the Pack.

There is no rank requirement for this position
This is a voted on position
Speaking required
50% attendance to Pack Meetings is required to receive credit for this position
70% attendance is required to meetings and PLC to receive credit for this position

Troop Guide

The Troop Guide serves as a mentor to new scouts. This position works with younger scouts.

Should be an older scout and at least First Class
This is a voted on position
Speaking required
70% attendance is required to meetings to receive credit for this position

Order of the Arrow Representative

The OA Representative is the liaison between the local OA Lodge/Chapter and the Troop. This position is responsible for communication between the OA and Troop Arrowmen.

Must be an active member of the OA
Must attend 50% of Chapter Meetings to receive credit for this position
Speaking required
70% attendance is required to meetings to receive credit for this position

Outdoor Ethics Guide

The outdoor ethics guides primary duty is to help Troop members take steps to reduce their impacts of their outdoor activities. They are also responsible for ensuring the troop leaves no trace at campouts. So attendance at campouts is important.

No Rank requirement
This is a voted on position
Speaking required
70% attendance is required to meetings and campouts to receive credit for this position

Webmaster

The webmaster is responsible for maintaining a portion of the Troops website. They will work with the Scribe, Patrol Leaders and Adult Webmaster to ensure they have the content needed to update the site. Items such as a Scouts Rank and and Position along with Election results are items that will be maintained on the site by this position.

No Rank requirement
This is a voted on position
Need to be good with technology
Very little speaking required
70% attendance is required to meetings and PLC to receive credit for this position

Quartermaster

The Quartermaster keeps track of the troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order, keeps records on patrol and troop equipment and issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good working condition.

No Rank requirement
This is a voted on position
Very little speaking required
70% attendance is required to campouts and PLC to receive credit for this position

Bugler

The Bugler plays the bugle (or similar instrument like a trumpet) to mark key moments during the Troop meeting and at Campouts.

No Rank requirement
This is a voted on position
Must be able to play the bugle or like instrument and learn the calls
https://www.scouterlife.com/blog/2016/8/8/bugle-calls
Need to learn the calls from the above website. First Call, Reveille and Taps
80% attendance is required to campouts to receive credit for this position

Librarian

The Librarian takes care of Troop documents such as rank advancement sheets, Attendance and Rank tracking sheets and more. The librarian will be available at meetings to hand out rank advancement sheets to patrol leaders for their scouts in their patrols along with handing out attendance sheets to the patrol leaders, collecting them at the end of the meeting and getting them to the Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmasters. They will also have on hand cards with job descriptions of each position should a scout request one.

No Rank requirement
This is a voted on position
Very little speaking required
80% attendance is required to Meetings to receive credit for this position

Historian

The Historian collects troop photographs, new stories, awards etc. The historian is responsible for putting together a display such as a trifold with photos or a powerpoint with photos from past meetings, campouts and events for display at the Court Of Honors and more.

No Rank requirement
This is a voted on position
Very little speaking required
50% attendance is required to Meetings and Campouts to receive credit for this position

Instructor

Each instructor is an older troop member proficient in a Scouting skill who 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.

Coordinates with Troop Guide to teach basic Scouting skills
sets a good example
wears the Scout uniform correctly
Scout must be at least First Class
80% attendance is required to Meetings to receive credit for this position

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