GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Elected by members of the patrol
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Senior 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: none
Experience: none
Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Training: You must attend the Troop Leadership Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 80% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.
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. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster 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 the Assistant Patrol Leader is ready to assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetings and the annual program conference.
Keep Patrol members informed of the decisions made by the patrol leaders’ council
Play a key role in planning, leading, and evaluating patrol meetings and activities. Help the patrol prepare to participate in all troop activities. Learn about the abilities of other patrol members and fully involve them in patrol and troop activities by assigning them specific tasks and responsibilities. Attend Troop Leadership Training and continue to work on advancement. Encourage patrol members to complete their own advancement requirements. Set a good example by having a positive attitude, wearing the Scout uniform correctly, showing patrol spirit, and expecting the best from yourself and others. Devote the time necessary to be an effective leader.
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