Troop Committee

Like all BSA Units, Scouts BSA Troops have committees. Essentially, the Troop Committee is a cross between a board of directors and a parent support group. It sets the troop policies and handles adminstrative functions, allowing the Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmasters to focus on working directly with the Scouts.

Committee Responsibilities Include:

Recruit new adult leaders
Provide a place for the troop to meet
Serve as a link betwen the troop and the Charter Organization
Make sure the troop charter is renewed annually
Ensure the troop has a strong outdoor program
Serve on the boards of review
Work with youth leaders and the Scoutmaster to deliver a quality, year-round program
Maintain the troop treasury
Purchase equipment as necessary
Find resources so that all troop members may participate, regardless of need
Encourage all adults in the troop to obtain the appropriate training

Troop 561 Committee Positions

Committee Chair: Appointed by the charter organization and registered as an adult leader of the BSA. The Committee Chair supervises the unit committee and unit leaders.

Treasurer: Handles the unit funds, pays bills, maintains scout accounts, coordinates the annual Friends of Scouting (FOS) campaign and supervises fundraising.

Advancement: Ensures that the unit has regular Boards of Review, quarterly Courts of Honor. The advancement coordinator is also responsible for record keeping and submitting advancement reports.

Secretary: Keeps minutes and records, send notices and handle publicity.

Health and Safety: Maintains the troop medical forms for all outings.

New Member: Welcomes youth and their familes to the unit and engages with them Coordinator so that they stay in the unit.

Website: Works with the youth webmaster to maintain the current and accurate online presence for the troop.

Scouting for Food: Coordinates the annual Scouting for Food campaign in November.

Training: Ensures training opportunities are available, maintain training records and materials, and is responsible for ensuring all adults have take BSA Youth Protection Training.

Fundraising: Coordinates fundraisers for the unit. Can include Popcorn and wreaths

Service Projects: Acts as a liason between the troop and any organization that requests scouts to provide service hours.

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