Youth Leadership Positions

• Elected by the troop for a 6-month term.

• Preside at troop meetings, events, activities, and annual program planning.

• Chair the Patrol Leaders’ Council

• Meet with Scoutmaster to prepare for the monthly PLC meeting.

• Create agenda and send to PLC at least 2 days prior to meeting.

• Attend SPL meetings as needed on multi-troop campouts and summer camp.

• Provide oversight on outings with assistance from Patrol Leaders.

• Set and lead troop through schedule on outings

• Determine uniforming on outings.

• Ensure activities follow troop standards on outings

• Appoint troop level Scout leaders with Scoutmaster guidance – ASPL, QM, Historian, Librarian, OA Rep, Chaplain’s Aid, Outdoor Ethics Guide, etc

• Hold troop level Scout leaders accountable for completing tasks associated   with their positions.

• Assign duties and responsibilities to other Scout leaders.

• Provide leadership to troop with clear communication, decision-making,   problem solving, guiding troop members. Work with adult leaders as needed.

• When unavailable ensure ASPL is prepared to lead.

• Set and enforce the tone for good Scout behavior within the troop, including uniforming, attendance and participation.

Adult Advisor: Scoutmaster

• Appointed by the SPL for a 6-month term.

• Trains and supervises the following appointed Scout leaders - Historian, OA Rep, Scribe, Librarian, Quartermaster, Chaplain’s Aide, Instructor, Webmaster, Outdoor Ethics Guide etc.

• Attend and assist at PLC meetings.  Assume tasks as needed in the absence of other positions.

• When unavailable, communicate to SPL in advance and make sure all assigned tasks are covered.

• Help lead meetings and activities as called upon by the SPL

• Guide the troop in the SPL’s absence.

• Perform tasks assigned by the SPL.

• Set and enforce the tone for good Scout behavior within the troop, including uniforming, attendance and participation.

Adult Advisor: Scoutmaster

• Elected by the patrol for a 6-month term.

• Appoint, train and supervise patrol positions of responsibilities –   Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Quartermaster, Patrol Scribe

• Ensure patrol meets service patrol responsibilities

• Maintain and bring Patrol Leader notebook to all meetings.  Contact Librarian to replenish resources if needed.

• Facilitate patrol breakouts during meetings to ensure goals are met.

• When unavailable, communicate to APL in advance and make sure all assigned tasks are covered.

• Represent the patrol at all PLC meetings and annual program planning.

• Guide patrol toward earning Honor Patrol award by planning and leading patrol activities.

• Keep patrol members informed.

• Prepare the patrol to take part in troop activities.

• Ensure patrol has all components of patrol spirit (yell, flag, emblem). Be an   example of and help develop patrol spirit.

• Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.

• Set and enforce the tone for good Scout behavior within the troop, including uniforming, attendance and participation.

Adult Advisor:  SM or ASM assigned to Patrol

• Appointed by the SPL for a 6-month term.

• Serve as leader and mentor to members of the new Scout patrol.

• Feb-Aug Term: Greet new Scouts and cross-overs. Learn all new Scout names. Serve as 1st point of contact for all new Scouts.

• Feb-Aug Term: Introduce new Scouts to troop operations and guide them through early Scouting activities. Use the new Scout curriculum to help new Scouts earn the Scout rank and beyond

• Feb-Aug Term: Camp as part of the new Scout patrol to assist with activities and tasks (wake up, cooking, etc). Model troop expectations.

• Feb-Aug Term:  Represent the new Scout patrol at PLC meetings and the annual program planning conference.

• Aug - Feb Term: Coach the patrol leader of the new Scout patrol on duties and at PLC meetings.

• Aug - Feb Term: Serve as Troop Guide for AOL's during visitation meeting and AOL campout.

• All Terms: Coach individual Scouts on Scouting challenges

• All Terms: As new Scouts join the troop during the year, serve as the first point of contact, mentor, and instructor for new Scouts. Help new Scouts earn the Scout rank and beyond.

• All Terms: Ensure older Scouts treat new Scouts with respect.

• All Terms: Teach basic Scout skills

• All Terms:  When unavailable, communicate to SPL in advance and make sure all assigned tasks are covered.

• All Terms: Set and enforce the tone for good Scout behavior within the troop, including uniforming, attendance and participation.

Adult Advisor:  ASM for New Scout Patrol

• Appointed by SPL for a 6-month term.

• Keep a set of keys for the Scout Hut and trailer.

• Arrive to Troop meetings early to assist Service Patrol

• Arrive at outings 15 minutes early to prepare for trailer loading.

• Work with Scoutmaster to maintain the list of troop gear needed for outings. The list is stored on the 2115 website.

• Attend and participate in PLC meetings annual program planning. Provide feedback on program planning as it relates to troop equipment.

• When unavailable, communicate to SPL and Asst QM in advance and make sure all assigned tasks are covered.

• Keep records of patrol and troop equipment.

• Make sure equipment in good repair and hut is tidy

• Issue equipment and see that it is returned in good order. Seek  assistance if troop gear is not returned.

• Suggest new or replacement items or process improvements to the   troop committee.

• Work with the troop committee on Scout Hut or Trailer maintenance as needed.

• Set and enforce the tone for good Scout behavior within the troop, including uniforming, attendance and participation.

Adult Advisor:  

Troop Equipment Chair

• Appointed by SPL for a 6-month term.

• Attend and participate in the PLC meetings and participate annual  planning meeting.

• Take minutes at PLC meetings. Store in Scribe notebook.

• Send documented minutes to PLC within 1 week of PLC meeting

• Record and update PLC attendance in TroopTrack

• At PLC meeting read previous minutes highlighting any action items.

• Keep backup copies of PLC resources (duty rosters, attendance sheets, meal planning sheets) for patrol leaders to use as needed.

• When unavailable, communicate to SPL and ASPL in advance and make   sure all assigned tasks are covered.

• Collect meeting attendance from Patrol Scribes and update in   TroopTrack.

• Keep informed on RSVP’s for troop outings so at PLC meeting   appropriate decisions can be made

• Keep informed on the PLC idea tracking sheet on the troop website so   ideas can be used for upcoming meetings and outings.

• Send a brief update on the meeting plan to the troop 1-3 days prior to   the meeting. Include basic topics, presenters and if troop needs to bring anything.

• Present on upcoming events at troop Court of Honor.

• Set and enforce the tone for good Scout behavior within the troop,   including uniforming, attendance and participation.

Adult Advisor:  Committee Secretary

• Appointed by SPL for a 6-month term.

• Gather pictures and facts about past activities of the troop and display   in troop files.

• Take care of troop trophies, ribbons and souvenirs of troop activities

• Keep information about troop alumni, including Eagle Scout record.

• Present report or slideshow at the Court of Honor of the events since the most previous Court of Honor.

• Where applicable, monitor Social Media accounts for the troop.

• Assist Webmaster with any pictures needed for the troop website.

• Set and enforce the tone for good Scout behavior within the troop, including uniforming, attendance and participation.

Adult Advisor:  Committee Secretary

• Appointed by SPL for a 6-month term.

• Attends troop & chapter meetings regularly

• Serve as a communication link between the OA lodge, OA chapter and troop.

• Arrange with chapter election team to conduct an annual OA election for   the troop at a time approved.

• Coordinates the ordeal induction process for newly elected candidates by: ensuring they know the time and location of the ordeal, providing information   of what to bring to the ordeal, and offering assistance (as needed) to the lodge   in the ordeal process

• Participates in the Court of Honor as requested by recognizing new OA   members and changes in OA honors of troop members. Report on OA activities.

• Assist with leadership and outdoor skills training

• Encourage Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the troop as well as be active participants in lodge and/or chapter activities.

• Assists current ordeal members in the troop in sealing their membership by becoming Brotherhood members.

• Set and enforce the tone for good Scout behavior within the troop, including uniforming, attendance and participation.

• Live by the Scout Oath, Scout Law, and OA Obligation.

Adult Advisor:  Scoutmaster & OA Chapter Advisor

• Appointed by the SPL for a 6-month term.

• Keep troop leaders apprised of religious holidays when planning activities.

• Assist the troop chaplain in meeting the religious needs of troop members while on activities.

• Encourages troop members to strengthen their own relationships with God through personal prayer and devotion and participation in religious activities appropriate to their faith

• Encourage saying grace at meals while camping or on activities.

• Lead Scout’s Own Worship services on campouts.

• Inform troop members about the religious emblems program for their faith at least once per term.

• Helps recognize troop members who receive their religious emblems  at a troop meeting or Court of Honor.

• Conducts Scout blessing at Court of Honor

• Promotes annual Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath.

• Set and enforce the tone for good Scout behavior within the troop, including uniforming, attendance and participation.

Adult Advisor:  Chaplain

• Appointed by the SPL for a 6-month term.

• Guides work to help Scouts improve their outdoor ethics decision-making skills.

• Has completed and support Scouts working to complete the relevant requirements for ranks.

• Assures the troop adheres to the Principles of Leave No Trace and the Outdoor Code.

• Present a Leave No Trace topic at a meeting once during 

• Inform and encourage Scouts to earn Outdoor Ethics awards and relevant merit badges.

• Help minimize the troop’s impact on the land by teaching Scouts the principles of Leave No Trace.

• Help ensure that the troop follows Leave No Trace principles on outings.

• When available successfully complete the Leave No Trace Trainer training course.

• Set and enforce the tone for good Scout behavior within the troop, including uniforming, attendance and participation.

Adult Advisor:  Outdoor Ethics Guide Advisor

• Appointed by the SPL for a 6-month term.

• Teach basic Scouting skills as needed within the troop or patrols.

• Prepare in advance for teaching assignment

• As needed work with Troop Guides and Advancement Chair to identify opportunities where the instructor can serve.

• Set and enforce the tone for good Scout behavior within the troop, including uniforming, attendance and participation.

Adult Advisor:  Scoutmaster or Assistant SM

• Appointed by SPL for a 6-month term.

• Establish and maintain a troop library of literature resources owned by the troop.  

  • Merit badge Booklet Library

  • Game Binder

    • Add a minimum of 5 new games to the game binder

    • Make sure the game binder is available at meetings

  • Add new or replacement items as needed.

  • Maintain a system to check literature in and out.  Follow up on late returns.

• Work with SPL to present an introduction to a merit badge during a meeting at least twice during Librarian term. Use the opportunity to introduce the Merit Badge Booklet Library

• Assist Advancement Chair with Court of Honor as needed.

• Assist PLC with meeting planning by conducting research or preparing needed materials.

• Set and enforce the tone for good Scout behavior within the troop, including uniforming, attendance and participation.

Adult Advisor:  Advancement Chair

• Appointed by the SPL with guidance from the Scoutmaster and Den Leader. Term undefined.

• Serve as the activities assistant at den meetings.

• Meet regularly with the den leader to review the den and pack   meeting plans.

• If serving as a Webelos den chief; help prepare den for crossover.

• Encourage Cub Scouts to join Scouts BSA

• Project a positive image of Scouting.

• Set and enforce the tone for good Scout behavior within the troop, including uniforming, attendance and participation.

Adult Advisor:  Den Leader

• Appointed by the SPL for a 6-month term.

• Maintain troop’s website by ensuring information is updated and accurate.

• During 6-month term the Webmaster will perform the following tasks.

  • Conduct a review of all photos to ensure they look good and are current.  Make recommendations for updates. If needed, stage pictues at meetings or on campouts to create pictures for the website.

  • Check all links to make sure they work and are accurate. Ensure link description matches linked documents.

  • Review resource documents to see if updates are needed.  Create new resource documents as needed under the guidance of Adult Advisor.

  • Ask the adult leaders and PLC for ideas on what to change on the website.  Specifically reach out to the Troop Historian and Librarian.

  • Review and make recommendations on color schemes, fonts, other esthetics.

  • Let the troop know when meaningful updates have been made to the website.  This can be done via TroopTrack email or troop meeting announcement.

  • Make other updates to the website as needed under the guidance of Adult Advisor.

• Ensure privacy of youth and adult troop members is protected.

• Works with various troop members on needed topics

• Ensure the website is as youth run as possible

• Set and enforce the tone for good Scout behavior within the troop, including uniforming, attendance and participation.

Adult Advisor:  Troop Webmaster