Troop 231 Leadership

Youth Adult Committee

Youth Leadership Positions (click on position for description)
Position	Name
Senior Patrol Leader	Trevor
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader	Isaac
Instructor(s)	Richard, Jacob, & Jonathan
Troop Guide	Eli
Order of the Arrow Representative	Jacob
Chaplain Aid	Peter
Scribe	Gabe
Historian	Ben
Librarian	Steven
Quartermaster	Noah
Den Chief	Noah - Pk 27 / Kevin - Pk 37

Patrol Units

Huns Leadership Patrol	Eagles Patrol	Robots Patrol
-Asst. Scoutmaster Mr. Ganger	- Asst. Scoutmaster Mr. Kepford	- Asst. Scoutmaster Mr. Erwin
Seth - Patrol Leader	Joshua S - Patrol Leader	Chuck - Patrol Leader
Elijah - (Troop Guide)	Noah	Anthony
Richard	Ben	Patrick
Trevor	Peter
Jonathan	Gabriel
Kevin	Ben
Woody	Stephen
Joshua B	Jeff
Jason	Eric
Logan	Jon

Adult Leadership Positions
Position	Name
Scoutmaster	Mr. Pitts
Assistant Scoutmasters	Mr. Ganger, Mr. Kepford, Dr. Crouse, Mr. Curry, Mr. Erwin, Mr. Gary Hamilton, Mr. Stammers

Committee Members (click here for committee organization and responsibilities, for individual position descriptions, click on position)
Position	Name
Chairperson	Dr. Hamilton
Secretary	Mrs. Sundberg
Treasurer	Mrs. Sundberg
Outdoors/Activities	Mr. McCloskey / Mrs. Sheppard
Advancement	Mrs. Savage
Chaplain	Mr. Iverson
Training	Dr. Hamilton / Mr. Ganger / Mr. Loguda
Webmaster	Dr. Hamilton
Equipment Coordinator	Mr. McCloskey
Scout Outreach/Eagle Scout Advisor	Mr. McAcy
Charter Organization Representative	Dr. Hanna
Popcorn Kernal	Mrs. Kristin Hedrickson
Other Committee Members at large	Recruiting: Mr. Ganger, Mrs. McCloskey, Mr. Haller

Youth Leadership Position Descriptions

SENIOR PATROL LEADER

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: Elected by the members of the troop

Term: 6 months

Description: The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop.

Comments: The Senior Patrol Leader is the focal point of the troop. He needs to attend as close to all troop functions as possible. One of the major parts of the SPL's job is to appoint other troop leaders. He must choose leaders who are able, not just his friends or other popular Scouts.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: none

Rank: 1st Class or higher

Experience: Previous service as SPL, ASPL, PL, or APL

Attendance: 75% 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 85% 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 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 the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is ready to assume your responsibilities.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Runs all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference.

Runs the Patrol Leader's Council meeting.

Appoints other troop junior leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster.

Assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders.

Assists the Scoutmaster with Junior Leader Training.

ASSISTANT SENIOR PATROL LEADER

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader

Term: 6 months

Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader

Description: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest ranking patrol leader in the troop. The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in the absence of the SPL or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the troop.

Comments: The most important part of the ASPL position is his work with the other junior leaders. The ASPL should be familiar with the other positions and stay current with the work being done.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: none

Rank: 1st Class or higher

Experience: none

Attendance: 50% over the 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 80% 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 given this job your best effort.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Helps the Senior Patrol Leader lead meetings and activities.

Runs the troop in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader.

Helps train and supervise the Troop Scribe, Quartermaster, Instructor, Librarian, Historian, and Chaplin Aide.

Serves as a member of the Patrol Leader's Council.

PATROL LEADER

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: Elected by member sof the patrol

Term: 6 months

Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader

Description: The Patrol Leader is the elected leader of his patrol. He represents his patrol on the Patrol Leader's Council.

Comments: The Patrol Leader may easily be the most important job in the troop. He has the closest contact with the patrol members and is in the perfect position to help and guide them. The Patrol Leaders, along with the Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader are the primary members of the Patrol Leaders' Council.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: none

Rank: none

Experience: none

Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

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

Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Appoints the Assistant Patrol Leader.

Represents the patrol on the Patrol Leader's Council

Plans and steers patrol meetings

Helps Scouts advance

Acts as the chief recruiter of new Scouts

Keeps patrol members informed

Knows what his patrol members and other leaders can do.

ASSISTANT PATROL LEADER

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: Appointed by the Patrol Leader

Term: 6 months

Reports to: Patrol Leader

Description: The Assistant Patrol Leader is appointed by the Patrol Leader and leads the patrol in his absence.

Comments: Substituting for the Patrol Leader is only part of the Assistant Patrol Leader's job. The APL actively helps run the patrol.

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 75% 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 given this job your best effort.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Helps the Patrol Leader plan and steer patrol meetings and activities.

Helps the Patrol Leader keep patrol members informed.

Helps the patrol get ready for all troop activities.

Represents his patrol at Patrol Leader's Council meetings when the Patrol Leader cannot attend.

Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit.

INSTRUCTOR

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster

Term: 1 year

Reports to: Scoutmaster

Description: The Instructor teaches Scouting skills.

Comments: The Instructor will work closely with both the Troop Guide and with the Assistant Scoutmaster for new Scouts. The Instructor does not have to be an expert but should be able to teach the Scoutcraft skills needed for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. The troop can have more than one instructor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: 14 or older

Rank: 1st Class or higher

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.

Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaches basic Scouting skills in troop and patrols.

TROOP GUIDE

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster

Term: 1 year

Reports to: Scoutmaster

Description: The Troop Guide works with new Scouts. He helps them feel comfortable and earn their First Class rank in their first year.

Comments: The first year as a Boy Scout is a critical time with new places, new people, new rules, and new activities. The Troop Guide is a friend to the new Scouts and makes first year fun and successful. This is an important position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: 14 or older

Rank: 1st Class or higher

Experience: none

Attendance: 75% 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 90% 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

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Introduces new Scouts to troop operations.

Guides new Scouts through early Scouting activities

Shields new Scouts from harassment by older Scouts.

Helps new Scouts earn First Class in their first year.

Teaches basic Scout skills.

Coaches the patrol leader of the new Scout patrol on his duties.

Works with the patrol leader at Patrol Leaders' Council meetings.

Attends Patrol Leaders' Council meetings with the patrol leader of the new Scout patrol.

Assists the Assistant Scoutmaster with training.

Counsels individual Scouts on Scouting challenges.

ORDER OF THE ARROW REPRESENTATIVE

Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster

Term: 1 year

Reports to: Scoutmaster

Description: The Order of the Arrow Representative attends Roundtable and represents the Troop's OA member at all OA functions.

Comments:

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: An older, more experienced Scout is preferred

Rank: A Life or Eagle Scout is preferred

Experience: Must be a member in good standing (Dues Paid) of Order of the Arrow

Attendance: 75% of Troop Meetings over previous 6 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Training: It is preferrable that you have attended the troop Junior Leader Training sometime in the past.

Attendance: You are expected to attend all District OA meetings, including those meeting that are held in conjunction with District Roundtable. If your attendance is low, or if you have two (2) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. Your absence will be considered as excused if you have another member of OA attend for you when you have a conflict or sickness that precludes your attendance.

Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

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 an OA meeting or function, and participate in the search to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Represents the Troop's Order of the Arrow members at all OA functions and OA leadership meetings.

Encourages the Troop's Order of the Arrow members to attend as many OA functions as possible.

Helps perform OA duties at District Camporees, and Council Jubilees.

Helps helps pre-Ordeal OA candidates prepare for their Ordeal (which is usually done at the OA Spring Conclave).

Actively encourages Ordeal OA members to convert to Brotherhood members.

Coaches Ordeal members and helps them prepare to convert to Brotherhood.

Should participate in at least one OA Conclave during the year.

Should participate in OA Ordeals as an Elongomat if elgible.

CHAPLAIN AID

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader

Term: 6 months

Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Description: The Chaplin Aide works with the Troop Chaplin to meet the religious needs of Scouts in the troop. He also works to promote the religious awards program.

Comments: "Duty to God" is one of the core beliefs of Scouting. The Chaplin Aide helps everyone in the troop by preparing short religious observations for campouts and other functions. The Chaplin Aide does not always lead the observation himself and can have other troop members help.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: none

Rank: none

Experience: none

Attendance: 50% over the 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 given this job your best effort.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the Troop Chaplin with religious services at troop activities.

Tells Scouts about the religious emblem program for their faith.

Makes sure religious holidays are considered during troop program planning.

Helps plan for religious observance in troop activities.

TROOP HISTORIAN

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader

Term: 6 months

Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Description: The Troop Historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of troop activities.

Comments: The true value of a good Historian does not show up until years later. The Historian provides material for displays and presentations of current activities. In addition, the work of the Historian provides a link with the past.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: none

Rank: none

Experience: none, but interest in photography is helpful

Attendance: 50% over the previous 6 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

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

Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Gathers pictures and facts about past troop activities and keeps them in a historical file or scrapbook.

Takes care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities.

Keeps information about former members of the troop.

TROOP LIBRARIAN

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader

Term: 6 months

Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Description: The Troop Librarian takes care of troop literature.

Comments: The library contains books of historical value as well as current materials. All together, the library is a troop resource worth hundreds of dollars. The Librarian manages this resource for the troop.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: none

Rank: none

Experience: none

Attendance: 50% over the previous 6 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

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

Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Sets up and takes care of a troop library

Keeps records of books and pamphlets owned by the troop.

Adds new or replacement items as needed.

Keeps books and pamphlets available for borrowing.

Keeps a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out.

Follows up on late returns.

Issues vouchers for purchase of used merit badge books.

TROOP QUARTERMASTER

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader

Term: 6 months

Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Description: The Troop Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order.

Comments: The Quartermaster does most of his work around campouts. There are times when the Quartermaster has to be available to check equipment in and out.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: none

Rank: none

Experience: none

Attendance: 50% over the previous six months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

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

Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Keeps records on patrol and troop equipment

Makes sure equipment is in good working condition

issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition

Makes suggestions for new or replacement items

Works with the Troop Committee member responsible for equipment

Gets the US, troop, and patrol flags for meetings and ceremonies and puts them away afterwards.

TROOP 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 the previous six months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

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

Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

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.

DEN CHIEF

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster following request of Cub Scout Den Leader.

Term: 1 year of service is required to earn the Den Chief Service Award

Reports to: Cub Scout Den Leader / Scoutmaster

Description: As a Den Chief you are a leader for the boys in the Cub Den that you serve. The boys in the Den will want to follow your example, so you must set a good example for them to follow.

Comments: Den Leaders know that you are busy. But they also know that you made a committment, and you should strive to honor your committment to them.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: none

Rank: Second Class or higher

Experience: none

Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Preparation: The importance of a good attitude of service and leadership cannot be overstressed. Obtain a copy of the Den Chief's Handbook, and bring it with you to all Den and Pack Meetings.

Training: You should attend the Den Chief Training conducted by our District or the Council. This will help you do a better job, it will help you enjoy your job more, and it is required for you to earn the Den Chief Service Award.

Attendance: To be a good Leader, you must be reliable, so you need to attend all Den and Pack meetings. If you can't be at a meeting, make sure that you let the Den Leader know ahead of time so he or she can make other arrangements.

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, with your shirttail tucked in, and 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. Diligently strive to attend all meetings and activities, and to be on time (remember you are setting the example, so make your example a good one). Be responsible - if you can't attend a function let the Den Leader know as far in advance as possible, and also attempt to find another Scout who will assume your responsibilities with the Den for that function.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Know the purposes of Cub Scouting.

Help the Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.

Be the Activities Assistant in Den Meetings.

Set a good example through attitude and uniforming.

Take part in weekly Den Meetings.

Assist the Den in its part of the monthly Pack Meeting Program.

Be a friend to the Cub Scouts in the Den.

Meet as needed with adult Leaders.

Troop Committee Positions

Troop Committee Organization and Responsibilities

The troop committee is the troop's board of directors and supports the troop program. The troop committee does the following:

Ensures that quality adult leadership is recruited and trained. In case the Scoutmaster is absent, a qualified assistant Scoutmaster is assigned. If the Scoutmaster is unable to serve, a replacement is recruited.

Provides adequate meeting facilities.

Advises the Scoutmaster on policies relating to Boy Scouting and the chartered organization.

Supports leaders in carrying out the program.

Is responsible for finances, adequate funds, and disbursements in line with the approved budget plan.

Obtains, maintains, and properly cares for troop property.

Ensures the troop has a viable outdoor program (minimum 20 days and nights per year - including summer camp).

Serves on boards of review and courts of honor.

Supports the Scoutmaster in working with individual boys and problems that may affect the overall troop program.

Provides for the special needs and assistance some boys may require.

Helps with the Friends of Scouting (FOS) campaign (BSA Fundraiser).

Assists the Scoutmaster with handling boy behavioral problems.

CHAIRPERSON

Organizes the committee to see that all functions are delegated, coordinated, and completed.

Maintains a close relationship with the chartered organization representative and the Scoutmaster.

Interprets national and local policies to the troop.

Prepares troop committee meeting agendas.

Consults with the Scoutmaster as to what adult help and talents are needed for the coming month's program. (pg.22)

Calls, presides over, and promotes attendance at monthly troop committee meetings and any special meetings that may be called.

Ensures troop representation at monthly District Roundtable meetings.

Secures top-notch, trained individuals for camp leadership. See Pg 19, Chap 5, Selecting and Recruiting Adult leaders.

Arranges for charter review and recharter annually.

Plans the charter presentation.

SECRETARY

Keep minutes of meetings and send out committee meeting notices.

Handles publicity.

Prepares a family newsletter of troop events and activities.

Conducts the troop resource survey.

Plans for family night programs and family activities.

At each committee meeting, reports the minutes of the previous meeting.

TREASURER (Finance/Records)

The recording, disbursing, and budgeting of troop funds, along with unit money-earning project assistance, is the responsibility of the troop committee and its treasurer. Specifically, the treasurer does the following:

Handles all troop funds. Pay bills on recommendation of the Scoutmaster and authorization of the troop committee.

Maintains checking and savings accounts.

Trains and supervises the troop scribe in record keeping.

Keeps adequate records in the Troop/Team Record Book.

Supervises money-earning projects, including obtaining proper authorizations.

Supervises the camp savings plan.

Leads the Friends of Scouting campaign.

Reports to the troop committee at each comittee meeting.

OUTDOOR/ACTIVITIES

Helps in securing permission to use camping sites.

Serves as transportation coordinator.

Ensures a monthly outdoor program.

Promotes the National Camping Award.

Promotes, through family meetings, attendance at troop campouts, camporees, and summer camp to reach the goal of an outing per month.

Secures tour permits for all troop activities.

Report to the troop committee at each comittee meeting.

ADVANCEMENT

Encourages Scouts to advance in rank.

Works with the troop scribe to maintain all Scout Advancement records.

Arranges quarterly troop Boards of Review and Courts of Honor.

Develops and maintains a merit badge counselor list.

Makes a prompt report on the correct form to the Mid-America Council Service Center when a troop Board of Review is held. Secures badges and certificates when needed.

Works with the troop librarian to build and maintain a troop library of merit badge pamphlets and other advancement literature.

Reports to the troop committee at each comittee meeting.

CHAPLAIN

Provides a spiritual tone for troop meetings and activities.

Gives guidance to the chaplain aide.

Promotes regular participation of each member in the activities of the religious organization of his choice.

Visits the homes of Scouts in time of sickness or need.

Gives spiritual counseling service when needed or requested.

Encourages Boy Scouts to earn their appropriate religious emblems, and helps find counselors for them.

Reports to the troop committee at each comittee meeting.

TRAINING

Ensures troop leaders and committee members have opportunities for training.

Maintains an inventory of up-to-date training materials, videotapes, and other training resources.

Works with the district training team in scheduling Fast Start training for all new leaders.

Is responsible for BSA Youth Protection training within the troop.

Encourages periodic Junior Leader Training within the troop, and at the Council and National levels.

Reports to the troop committee at each comittee meeting.

EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR

Supervises and help the troop procure camping equipment.

Works with the quartermaster on inventory and proper storage and maintenance of all troop equipment.

Makes periodic safety checks on all troop camping gear, and encourages troop members in the safe use of all outdoor equipment.

Reports to the troop committee at each comittee meeting.

Current as of July 30, 2008