Scribe

General Information

Type

Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader

Term

6 months

Reports to

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Description

The Scribe keeps the troop records. He records the activities of the Patrol Leaders' Council and keeps a record of dues, advancement, and Scout attendance at troop meetings.

Comments

To be a good Scribe you need to attend nearly all troop and Patrol Leaders' Council meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age

none

Rank

none

Experience

none

Attendance

50% over previous 6 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Training

You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.

Attendance

You are expected to attend 60% 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 give 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 someone will assume your responsibilities.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attends and keeps a log of Patrol Leaders' Council meetings
• Records individual Scout attendance and dues payments.
• Records individual Scout advancement progress
• Works with the Troop Committee members responsible for records and finance.