Leadership Positions
Position
Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)
Description
The SPL is the youth head of the troop. All other youth positions report to him, directly or indirectly. He is elected by the troop's youth members as a whole.
The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest-ranking junior leader in the Troop. He is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader with the approval of the Scoutmaster. The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the Troop.
To work actively with new Scouts in the Baden-Powell program. The Troop Guides introduce new Scouts to troop operations and helps them feel comfortable in the troop.
The Patrol Leader is elected to lead and represent his patrol on the Patrol Leaders' Council. He appoints an Assistant Patrol Leader.
The Assistant Patrol Leader is appointed by the Patrol Leader and leads the patrol in his absence.
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 and be an Eagle Scout. He is appointed by the Scoutmaster because of his demonstrated leadership ability.
The Den Chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and den leaders in the Cub Scout pack.
The Troop Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order.
He keeps records on patrol/troop or squad/team equipment, makes sure equipment is in good working condition, and issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition.
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.
The Webmaster updates the troop website to keep the troop informed.
The Historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of troop activities.
The Order of the Arrow Troop Representative is a youth serving his troop as the primary liaison to the troop’s lodge or chapter. He meets the unit’s needs by providing a communication and programmatic link to and from all Arrowmen, Scouts who are not presently members of the Order, and adult leaders. These efforts are meant to assist the unit and its members in achieving the mission of the Boy Scouts of America, and at the same time fulfilling the lodge’s role in the Strategic Plan of the Order of the Arrow of being an integral part of the council. By setting a good example, he will enhance the image of the Order as a service arm to his unit.
Reports To
Scoutmaster
Senior Patrol Leader
The Assistant Scoutmaster of the new patrol
The Senior Patrol Leader
The Patrol Leader
The Scoutmaster
The Den Leader in the pack and the Assistant Scoutmaster for the New Scout Patrol in the troop.
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Senior Patrol Leader
Duties
Currently Held By
Ulysses M.
Status: Active
Ryan B.
Status: Active
Owen T.
Status: Inactive
Status: Active
Delta Patrol
Alex G.
Status: Active
Echo Patrol
Status: Active
Foxtrot Patrol
Matthew Y.
Status: Active
Bravo Patrol
Lucas K.
Status: Active
Alpha Patrol
Matt B.
Status: Active
Patrol #1
Ethan M.
Status: Active
Echo Patrol
Thomas M.
Status Active
Foxtrot Patrol
Ethan N.
Ethan M.
Status: Active
Matthew H.
Status: Active
Matthew Y.
Status: Active
Status: Unoccupied
Status: Unoccupied
Runs all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference.
Runs the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meetings.
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.
Oversees the planning efforts of Scouts for all Troop campouts (whether he attends these outing or not).
Have good attendance at Troop meetings.
Attends at least 2/3 of each event type during his service period.
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.
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.
Have good attendance at Troop meetings.
Attends at least 2/3 of each event type during his service period.
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.
Help new Scouts earn advancement requirements through First Class.
Advise patrol leader on his duties and responsibilities at Patrol Leaders' Council (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.
Have good attendance at Troop meetings.
Attends at least 2/3 of each event type during his service period.
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.
Plans and lead patrol meetings and activities.
Keeps patrol members informed.
Assign each patrol member a job and help them succeed.
Represents the patrol at all Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meetings and at the annual program planning conference.
Prepares the patrol to take part in all troop activities.
Develops patrol spirit.
Works with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
Knows what patrol members and other leaders can do.
Sets the example.
Have good attendance at Troop meetings.
Attends at least 2/3 of each event type during his service period.
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.
Helps the patrol leader plan and steer patrol meetings and activities.
Helps him keep patrol members informed.
Helps the patrol get ready for all troop activities.
Represents his patrol at patrol leaders’ council meetings when the patrol leader cannot attend.
Have good attendance at Troop meetings.
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.
NOTE: this position does NOT count towards any leadership requirements for rank advancement.
Function as an Assistant Scoutmaster (except for leadership responsibilities reserved for adults 18 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.
Have good attendance at Troop meetings.
Attends at least 2/3 of each event type during his service period.
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.
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, prepare boys to join Boy Scouting.
Project a positive image of Boy Scouting.
Know the purposes of Cub Scouting.
Encourage Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout troop upon graduation.
Help out at weekly den meetings and monthly pack meetings.
Be a friend to the boys in the den.
Have good attendance at Troop meetings.
Attends at least 2/3 of each event type during his service period.
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.
Keep records on patrol and troop equipment.
Keep equipment in good repair.
Issue equipment and see that it is returned in good order.
Suggest new or replacement items.
Work with the troop committee member responsible for equipment.
Have good attendance at Troop meetings.
Attends at least 2/3 of each event type during his service period.
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.
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 member responsible for records and finance.
Have good attendance at Troop meetings.
Attends at least 2/3 of each event type during his service period.
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.
Works with various unit members on needed topics.
Ensures the Web site is as youth-run as possible
Helps out Web site where needed.
Have good attendance at Troop meetings.
Attends at least 2/3 of each event type during his service period.
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.
Gathers pictures and facts about past troop activities and keeps them in scrapbooks, wall displays or informational ( historical ) files.
Takes care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities.
Provides reports about troop campouts and activities to Troop Newsletter Editor and WebMaster.
Keeps information about former members of the troop.
Have good attendance at Troop meetings.
Attends at least 2/3 of each event type during his service period.
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.
Attends troop and chapter or lodge meetings regularly as a youth representative of the troop and Order.
Serves as a two-way communication link between the troop and the lodge or chapter.
Arranges with the lodge or chapter election team to conduct an annual Order of the Arrow election for the troop at a time approved by the Patrol Leaders Council.
Arranges with the lodge or chapter for at least one camp promotion visit to the unit annually.
Makes at least one high adventure presentation to the troop, to include the OA programs, annually.
As requested by the SPL, participates in Troop Courts of Honor by recognizing: high adventure participation of troop members, induction of new OA members, changes in OA honors of troop members, leadership of troop members, and other appropriate activities.
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, assisting (as needed) in arranging transportation to the Ordeal, and offering assistance (as needed) to the lodge in the Ordeal process.
Assists current Ordeal members in the troop in sealing their membership by becoming Brotherhood members by: ensuring they know the time and location of Brotherhood opportunities, assisting (as needed) in arranging transportation to the Brotherhood opportunities, and offering assistance to the lodge (as needed) in the Brotherhood process. He may also, at the discretion of the PLC, offer periodic training and discussions of OA principles, symbolism, and the Legend as needed by and appropriate for the troop members of the Order.
Leads at least one troop service project for the community or charter partner during the year. May also serve, at the discretion of the PLC, as the troop’s service chairman.
Assists the troop (as appropriate) as a trainer of leadership and outdoor skills.
In all cases, advocates environmental stewardship and Leave No Trace camping.
Have good attendance at Troop meetings.
Attends at least 2/3 of each event type during his service period.
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Troop Guide
Patrol Leader
Assistant Patrol Leader
Junior Assistant Scoutmaster
Den Chief
Quartermaster
Scribe
Webmaster
Troop Historian
Order of the Arrow Representative
