Troop 277 is boy led. That leadership occurs through various Positions Of Responsibility, often abbreviated to POR. The ranks of Star, Life and Eagle all require that a scout hold a position of responsibility for a duration of either 4 or 6 months. Check your handbook to find out which positions apply to which ranks. Our troop has 2 terms per year. A spring term that runs from January 1st to June 30th, and a fall term that runs from July 1st to December 31th.
Elected Positions
The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is elected by the troop.
The Patrol Leader (PL) is elected by the members of the Patrol.
Positions Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader (with confirmation of the Scoutmaster)
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Troop Historian
Troop Librarian
Troop Quartermaster
Troop Scribe
Leave No Trace Trainer
Order Of Arrow Troop Representative
Positions Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Junior Assistant Scoutmaster
Bugler
Chaplain Aide
Den Chief
Troop Guide
Troop Webmaster
Instructor
Positions Appointed by the Patrol Leader
Assistant Patrol Leader
Patrol Quartermaster
Patrol Grubmaster
Patrol Scribe
NOTE: These patrol positions do not count toward rank advancement, but are critical to the patrols success. If you are interested in a patrol position talk to your Patrol Leader.
STEP 1 - Read the expectations and duties listed in the worksheets below for the positions you are interested in.
STEP 2 - Fill out a POR request form by clicking the link below.