Troop 300 Leadership DutiesAll scouts in Troop 300 who wish to hold a leadership position need to understand the importance of the job that they hold. Leadership is a requirement for all scout ranks from Star through Eagle, and is one of the most important, and yet most difficult, things that scouting teaches. The junior leaders in the troop run the troop, and they are key to the success of what we do and the dynamic program that we have. Older scouts with the skills, experience, and abilities are needed to keep the campouts running well. Less experienced scouts learn from their peers, and one of the things that has made this troop special is the historical willingness of our older scouts to mentor the younger and less experienced ones.
The key to earning Star, Life, and Eagle is outlined in the Boy Scout Handbook, 12th Edition. Scouts working on these ranks must; ---Be active in their troop and patrol ---Demonstrate Scout Spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law ---Earn merit badges as required for their rank ---Serve actively in a position of responsibility in your troop ---Take part in service projects ---Participate in a SM conference ---Complete a board of review It is not enough to simply get elected. Instead, you fullfill your leadership requirement by being active and performing the duties of your office. In accordance with your Boy Scout Handbook, and as discussed in the Troop 300 Handbook, leadership is demonstrated by what you DO, not by the job title you hold. To gain full advantage of all that Scouting has to offer, you need to be present when things are happening. You must take part in meetings, in planning activities (PLC), and in the fun of adventures (OUTINGS). Remember, leadership credit is not given for leadership not performed. Each scout holding a leadership job in the troop should BE PREPARED to fullfill the duties required by his position, and the expectation is that he will DO HIS BEST. The truth is Troop 300 runs well and is able to do the things that it does because the junior leaders make it run. They are the key to our troop, and the troop needs them. ELECTED LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN TROOP 300: SENIOR PATROL LEADER (SPL) Job Description: The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is the executive officer of the troop who works closely with the scoutmaster and other adult leaders as well as the PLC. The SPL is elected by majority vote of the troop. Normally, he must be at least Star rank. He is responsible for leading PLC meetings to plan and organize troop activities. He is responsible, with the help of the other members of the PLC, to plan and carry out the troop meetings. The SPL is the primary officer responsible for most activities. He is responsible with the help of the other members of the PLC for planning and carrying out all troop campouts or other outings. In particular the SPL is responsible, with the Troop Quartermaster for selecting troop gear to take on campouts. When the SPL cannot be present, he should ensure that a senior member of the PLC (usually the ASPL) will be present to conduct the meeting, organize the campout, etc. At all times the SPL must be aware that he is the primary role model for the scout troop and he should demonstrate leadership and provide a living example, following the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout Motto, and the Scout Slogan. Reports to: Scoutmaster Adult Mentor: Scoutmaster Senior Patrol Leader duties: Preside at all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference. Chairs and regularly attends the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) monthly meetings occurring during his service period. Collects PLC reports from the Troop Guides and uses them to identify needs within the troop that in turn will generate the Troop Meeting Planner and Campout Activities Planner. Assists with Scoutmaster in training junior leaders. Delegates task to the ASPLs. Makes sure an ASPL attends any meeting/function he will not be able to attend (troop, PLC, Committee Meeting, etc.) Oversees the planning efforts of Scouts for all Troop campouts (whether he attends these outings or not). Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Calls patrol leaders and ASPL when telephone roster is initiated Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit. Senior Patrol Leader Qualifications: Have attained the Star, Life, or Eagle rank Counts toward rank: Eagle ASSISTANT SENIOR PATROL LEADER (ASPL) Job Description: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) is the assistant to the SPL. The ASPL is selected during the troop election, and there may be more than one chosen. The ASPL must be of at least Star rank. The ASPL should be ready at all times to assist the SPL in any duty or to assume the role of the SPL in his absence. Assigned duties may require planning or conducting troop meetings, campouts. etc. Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader Adult Mentor: Scoutmaster Assistant Senior Patrol Leader duties: Help with leading meetings and activities as called upon by the Senior Patrol Leader. Take over troop leadership in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader. In the absence of the Troop Scribe, Historian, or Quartermaster should be prepared to perform the duties of those offices on a temporary basis. Perform tasks assigned by the Senior Patrol Leader. Assist in the training of younger scouts along with the Troop Guide and Instructors. Guide the Troop Historian and the Troop Librarian. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Calls Troop QM's, Troop Scribe, Troop Chaplain Aid, and Troop JRASM's when telephone roster is initiated Provide a role model to the troop of cheerful service and an example of following the principles of scouting. Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit. Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Qualifications: Star Scout Counts toward rank: Life, Eagle TROOP QUARTERMASTER Job Description: The Troop Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order. Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Adult Mentor: Adult Quartermaster Troop Quartermaster duties: Overall responsible for the care of troop equipment, insuring the scouts take care of the equipment used. Keep records on patrol and troop equipment. Keep equipment in good repair. Issue equipment and see that it is returned in good order. Suggest new or replacement items. Work with the troop committee member responsible for equipment. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit. Quartermaster Qualifications: 1st Class Scout Counts toward rank: Star, Life, Eagle PATROL LEADER DUTIES: Patrol Leader Job Description: The Patrol Leader is elected and leads the patrol. Reports to: The Senior Patrol Leader Adult Mentor: Scoutmaster Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities. Keep patrol members informed. Assign each patrol member a job and help them succeed. Represent the patrol at all Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meetings and at the annual program planning conference. Prepares the patrol to take part in all troop activities. Develop patrol spirit. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Calls all patrol members and notifies the SPL when accomplished whenever telephone roster is initiated Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well. Know what patrol members and other leaders can do. Set the example. Wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit. Patrol Leader Qualifications: 1st Class Scout Counts toward rank: Star, Life, Eagle NON-ELECTED POSITIONS IN TROOP 300: TROOP SCRIBE Job Description: The Troop Scribe keeps the troop records. He records the activities of the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) and keeps a record of Scout attendance at troop meetings and Patrol honor points associated with our activities. Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, some reports are handed directly to the Scoutmaster Adult Mentor: Troop Committee Secretary Troop Scribe duties: Attend and keep a log of Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) Meetings. Record attendance at troop functions. Work with the troop committee member responsible for finance, records, and advancement. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period.. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit. Scribe Qualifications: 1st Class Scout Counts toward rank: Star, Life, Eagle TROOP GUIDE: Create activities that are fun and interesting for younger scouts/mentor new scouts and insure they feel welcome in the troop Attend Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meetings. Prevent harassment of new Scouts by older Scouts. When necessary, support a younger, less experienced patrol leader and help him be successful at his first leadership role Work actively with new Scouts in the Trail to First Class program. The Troop Guides introduce new Scouts to troop operations and helps them feel comfortable in the troop. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit. Troop Guide Qualifications: First Class is a minimum rank; higher ranks are preferred Counts toward rank: Eagle TROOP INSTRUCTOR Job Description: The Instructor teaches scouting skills. Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader Adult Mentor: Scoutmaster Instructor duties: Instruct Scouting skills as needed within the troop or patrols. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Prepare well in advance for each teaching assignment. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit. Instructor Qualifications: 1st Class Scout Counts toward rank: Star, Life, Eagle BUGLER Job Description: The Bugler plays the bugle at troop ceremonies. Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Adult Mentor: As appointed by Scoutmaster Bugler duties: Plays bugle as requested by troop leadership. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Plays taps during evening closing ceremony and at all troop meetings during closing ceremony. Bugler Qualifications: 1st Class Scout Must be able to play bugle/trumpet/cornet Must be able to play TAPS; REVELLE is a secondary goal Counts toward rank: Star, Life LIBRARIAN Job Description: The Librarian takes care of troop literature. Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Adult Mentor: Advancement Chairperson Librarian duties: Establish and take care of the troop library. - Keep records on literature owned by the troop. -Seek troop committee approval to purchase new or replacement items as needed. - Keep books and pamphlets available for borrowing at troop meetings. - Keep a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out. - Follow up on late returns. Set a good example. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Wear the Scout Uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit. Librarian Qualifications: 1st Class Scout Counts toward rank: Star, Life HISTORIAN Job Description: The Historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of troop activities. Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Adult Mentor: Scoutmaster Historian duties: Gather pictures and facts about past troop activities and keeps them in scrapbooks, wall displays or informational ( historical ) files. Take care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities. Keep information about former members of the troop. Set a good example. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit. Historian Qualifications: 1st Class Scout Counts toward rank: Star, Life OA TROOP REPRESENTATIVE Job Description: An Order of the Arrow Troop Representative is a youth liaison serving between the local OA lodge or chapter and his troop. In his troop, he serves as a communication and programmatic link to the Arrowman and adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently members of the Order. He does this in a fashion that strengthens the mission of the lodge and purpose of the Order. By setting a good example, he enhances the image of the Order as a service arm to his troop. Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Adult Mentor: Adult OA Representative OA Troop Representative duties: Serves as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troop. Encourages year round and resident camping in the troop. Encourages older Scout participation in high adventure programs. Encourages Scouts to actively participate in community service projects. Assists with leadership skills training in the troop. Encourages Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the troop. Encourages Arrowmen in the troop to be active participants in the lodge and/or chapter activities and to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Sets a good example. Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly. Lives by the Scout Oath, Scout Law and OA Obligation . Shows Scout spirit OA Troop Representative Qualifications: Under 18 years old OA Member in good standing First Class Scout Counts toward rank: Star, Life, Eagle 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 Adult Mentor: Adult Den Leader as selected by the Scoutmaster The Den Chief is an emissary for scouting, and represents his troop outside to other organizations. As such, he is selected by the Scoutmaster and is generally an older scout who has reached at least the First Class rank. Den Chief duties: Serve as the activities assistant at den meetings. Meet regularly with the Den Leader to review the den and pack meeting plans. If serving as a Webelos Den Chief, prepare boys to join Boy Scouting. Project a positive image of Boy Scouting. Know the purposes of Cub Scouting. Encourage Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout troop upon graduation. Help out at weekly den meetings and monthly pack meetings. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Be a friend to the boys in the den. Set a good example. Wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by Scout Oath and Law. Show scout Spirit. Den Chief Qualifications: 1st Class Scout approved by the Scoutmaster T300 restriction: May not be a den chief for his younger brother's den Counts toward rank: Star, Life, Eagle LEAVE NO TRACE TRAINER Job Description: The Leave No Trace Trainer helps minimize impact on the land by teaching members the principles of Leave No Trace and improving Scouts’ outdoor ethics decision-making skills. In T300 the position is appointed, and BSA requires specific requirements to hold the job. In order to serve in this capacity the scout must be at least 14 years or older and successfully have completed the official 16-hour Leave No Trace Trainer training course, to serve as the troop Leave No Trace Trainer. A Scout under the age of 14, or who has not completed Leave No Trace Trainer training, may serve as an instructor teaching Leave No Trace skills until he obtains the necessary training. BSA further states: "A Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer may take any 16-hour Leave No Trace Trainer course from a Leave No Trace Master Educator to qualify for the troop, team, or crew position of responsibility. The BSA is seeking to have one or more BSA-affiliated Master Educators in each council to provide this training. Information on courses available in the local area should be available from the local council’s Outdoor Ethics Advocate." Adult Mentor: Scoutmaster CHAPLAIN AIDE Job Description: The Chaplain Aide works with the Scoutmaster to meet the religious needs of the Scouts in the troop. He also works to promote the religious emblems program. Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Adult Mentor: Scoutmaster Chaplain Aide duties: Keep troop leader appraised of religious holidays when planning activities. Assist Chaplain or religious coordinator in meeting the religious needs of troop members while on activities. Encourage saying grace at meals while camping or on activities. Tell Scouts about the religious emblem program of their faith. Help plan for religious observance in troop activities. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit. Chaplain Aide Qualifications: 1st Class Scout Counts toward rank: Star, Life JUNIOR ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER Job Description: The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster serves in the capacity of an Assistant Scoutmaster except where legal age and maturity are required. He is appointed by the Scoutmaster because of his demonstrated leadership ability. Reports to: The Scoutmaster Adult Mentor: Scoutmaster Junior Assistant Scoutmaster duties: Function as an Assistant Scoutmaster (except for leadership responsibilities reserved for adults18 and 21 years of age or older). Accomplish any duties assigned by the Scoutmaster. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit. Junior Assistant Scoutmanster Qualifications: Star, Life, or Eagle Scout 16+ years old Counts toward rank: Eagle ASSISTANT PATROL LEADER (APL) Note: This position will NOT count toward rank advancement. Job Description: The Assistant Patrol Leader is elected by the Patrol and leads the patrol in the absence of the Patrol Leader. Reports to: The Patrol Leader Adult Mentor: Scoutmaster Assistant Patrol Leader duties: Assist the Patrol Leader in: - planning and leading patrol meetings and activities. - keeping patrol members informed. - preparing your patrol to take part in all troop activities. -help steer patrol meetings and activities Take charge of the patrol in the absence of the Patrol Leader. Represent the patrol at Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meetings in the absence of the Patrol Leader. Work with the other troop leaders to make the troop run well. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Help develop patrol spirit. Set a good example. Wear the Scout Uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout Spirit. Counts toward rank: none |
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