T572 SUMMER CAMP @ CAMP OLMSTED (7/12-7/18)
TROOP 572 - LEADERSHIP POSITION EXPECTATIONS:
In addition to specific position duties, ALL T572 Leadership Positions are expected to:
Maintain good attendance at Troop Meetings and Outings
Maintain good attendance at Patrol Leadership Council (PLC) Meetings
Contribute to Troop planning and operations
Set a good Scouting example:
Wear the Scout uniform proudly and correctly
Live the Scout Oath and Law
Show Scout Spirit
Please click on the Leadership Position titles below to view expanded information:
Job Description: The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop.
Reports to: Scoutmaster
Senior Patrol Leader duties:
Preside at all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference.
Chair the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meeting once a month. Attends at least 5/6 of the PLC meetings occurring during his service period.
Assign duties and responsibilities to other junior leaders.
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 outing or not).
Has good attendance at Troop meetings
Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.
Sets a good example:
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.
Job Description: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) is the second highest-ranking junior leader in the Troop. He is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) with the approval of the Scoutmaster. The ASPL acts as the SPL in the absence of the SPL or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the Troop.
Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader
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.
Be responsible for training and giving direct leadership to the following appointed junior leaders: Scribe, Librarian, Troop Historian, Instructor, Quartermaster and Chaplain Aide.
Perform tasks assigned by the Senior Patrol Leader.
Serves as a member of the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) and attends at least 2/3 of the PLC meetings occurring during his service period.
Has good attendance at Troop meetings
Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.
Sets a good example:
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.
Job Description: The Patrol Leader is elected by the patrol and leads the patrol.
Reports to: The Senior Patrol Leader
Patrol Leader duties:
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 then leads the patrol in all troop activities.
Develop patrol spirit.
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
Know what patrol members and other leaders can do.
Has good attendance at Troop meetings
Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.
Sets a good example:
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.
Job Description: The Assistant Patrol Leader is appointed by the Patrol Leader and leads the patrol in his absence.
Reports to: The Patrol Leader
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
steering 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 other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
Know what patrol members and other leaders can do.
Has good attendance at Troop meetings
Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.
Sets a good example:
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.
Job Description: The Troop Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and assures it is in working order.
Reports to: The Senior Patrol Leader and the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Troop Quartermaster duties:
Keeps records on patrol and troop equipment.
Keeps equipment in good condition.
Keeps Troop trailer clean, organized, and prepared for next outing.
Issues equipment and see that it is returned in good order.
Suggests new or replacement items.
Works with the troop committee member responsible for equipment.
Has good attendance at Troop meetings
Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.
Sets a good example:
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.
Job Description: The Troop Scribe keeps the troop records. He records the activities of the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) and keeps a record of dues, advancement, and Scout attendance at troop meetings.
Reports to: The Senior Patrol Leader & Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Troop Scribe duties:
Attends and keeps a log of Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) Meetings.
Record attendance at troop functions.
Record advancement in troop records.
Work with the troop committee members responsible for finance, records, and advancement.
Has good attendance at Troop meetings
Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.
Sets a good example:
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.
Job Description: To work actively with new Scouts in the Troop. The Troop Guides introduce new Scouts to troop operations and help them feel comfortable in the troop.
Reports to: The Assistant Scoutmaster (ASM) of the New Scout Patrol
Troop Guide duties:
Help new Scouts earn advancement requirements through First Class.
Advise patrol leader on his duties and responsibilities at PLC meetings.
Attend Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meetings with the New Scout Patrol Leader.
Prevent harassment of new Scouts by older Scouts.
Help Assistant Scoutmaster train new Scouts by older Scouts.
Guide new Scouts through early troop experiences to help them become comfortable in the troop and the outdoors.
Teach basic Scout skills.
Has good attendance at Troop meetings
Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.
Sets a good example:
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.
Job Description: The Historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of troop activities (physical and/or virtual (online)).
Reports to: The Senior Patrol Leader & Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Historian duties:
Gather pictures and facts about past troop activities and keeps them in scrapbooks, wall displays, online slideshows/movies, or informational (historical) files.
Prepares computer slideshow/video of troop activities for the Court of Honor.
Take care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities.
Keep information about former members of the troop.
Has good attendance at Troop meetings
Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.
Sets a good example:
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.
Job Description: The Librarian takes care of troop literature.
Reports to: The Senior Patrol Leader & Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Librarian duties:
Establish and take care of the troop library.
Keep records on literature owned by the troop.
Add 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.
Has good attendance at Troop meetings
Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.
Sets a good example:
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.
Job Description: The Bugler plays the bugle at troop ceremonies.
Reports to: The Senior Patrol Leader & Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Bugler duties:
Plays bugle as requested by troop leadership.
Plays taps during the evening closing ceremony.
Has good attendance at Troop meetings
Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.
Sets a good example:
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.
Job Description: The Chaplain Aide works with the Troop Chaplain to meet the religious needs of the Scouts in the troop. He also works to promote the religious emblems program.
Reports to: The Senior Patrol Leader & Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (and works with the Chaplain)
Chaplain Aide duties:
Keep troop leaders apprised 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.
Has good attendance at Troop meetings
Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.
Sets a good example:
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.
Job Description: The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster serves in the capacity of an Assistant Scoutmaster except where legal age and maturity are required. He must be at least 16 years old and not yet 18. He is appointed by the Scoutmaster because of his demonstrated leadership ability.
Reports to: The 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.
Attends at least 5/6 of the PLC meetings occurring during his service period.
Has good attendance at Troop meetings
Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.
Sets a good example:
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.