Download Practical Requirements for Positions of Responsibility

Maximizing
Positions of Responsibility
Be Prepared
Having thought out beforehand any situation
that might occur;
1. Put mitigating apparatus in place
2. Provide tools to respond
What’s the worst that can
happen?
Where to Start
Scout leadership sets the example for
others. To complete advancement
requirements, you must meet the standards
described below. Failure to meet these
standards may result in removal from office.
General Leadership
Responsibilities
Training: You must attend the troop Scout Leader Training even if you
have attended in the past.
Attendance: Set the example by being on-time for meetings and
activities. You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Scout
Leadership Team meetings, outings, and service projects. You must tell
the SPL and Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if
you suddenly have to miss an outing.
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This
means that you 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.
Position Specific
Responsibilities
Senior Patrol Leader
• Assists the Scoutmaster in conducting troop
leadership training
• Presides over the monthly patrol leaders’ council
• Responsible for planning troop meetings
• Responsible for making arrangements for troop
activities
• Responsible for annual program planning
conferences
Position Specific
Qualifications
Senior Patrol Leader
QUALIFICATIONS
Age:
Rank:
Experience:
Attendance:
14 or older
1st Class or higher
Previous service in a Leadership position
75% over previous 6 months
My Recommended
Positions
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SPL
Quartermaster
Scribe
Chaplain Aide
Bugler
Order of the Arrow Representative
Quartermaster
• Responsible for coordinating the Game at the
weekly meetings
• Use equipment lists collected from patrol leaders
to compile a master equipment list for outings
• Inventory equipment at the start of outings to
ensure completeness
• Inventory equipment at the end of outings to
assist in loss prevention
• Recommend changes to the troop supply store.
(at least one per term)
Scribe
• Records Troop Meeting plans made at Scout
Leadership Team meetings
• Records individual Scout attendance/uniform
results and provides the log to the
Scoutmaster each month
• Records dues payments and provides to the
Troop Treasurer
Chaplain Aide
Highlights Duty to God Requirements
• Leads Troop Prayers at meetings, COHs and
other venues
• Makes a Religious Emblem Presentation
during the term
• Youth coordinator for Scout Sabbath/Sunday
and 12 Point Bike Rides
• Liaison for all religious emblem recognition
ceremonies
Bugler
Highlights Duty to Country Requirements
• Supervises flag storage and preparation
• Responsible for the Opening and Closing
Ceremonies
• Teaches flag ceremony and flag etiquette
• Monthly inspects troop flags for serviceability
and cleanliness
• Collects and ensures preparation of
unserviceable flags for retirement
Order of the Arrow
Representative
Highlights Service Projects
• Responsible for coordinating Troop service
projects (minimum Three per term)
• Record adult and scout service hours into the
national Journey to Excellence service project
website
• Liaison between OA lodge and the troop
attending 75% of OA Meetings and Events.
• Encourages Arrowmen to seal their
membership in the Order by becoming
Brotherhood members.
Positions Only
As Needed
• Assistant Senior
Patrol Leader
• Patrol Leader
• Assistant Patrol
leader
• Troop Guide
• Instructor
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Historian
Librarian
Den Chief
Junior Assistant
Scoutmaster
• Leave No Trace
Trainer
Scoutmaster-assigned
leadership project
Training
Meeting hours 6x4
Planning Meetings
Non Eagle Service Projects
Outing Hours 6X6
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80 hours
Scoutmaster-assigned
leadership project
• Webelos Woods
• 12 points Bike Ride
• Camporee
Preparation/Staff
• Popcorn Sales
• NYLT Staff
• Recruiting Outings
• Trail to First Class
Activity
• Merit Badge Activity
• Holiday Events
• Fundraising Events
Acknowledgment
of Receipt
I acknowledge that I have read the Senior Patrol
Leader requirements and agree to abide by
them during my tenure. As I appoint other
troop leaders. I will choose leaders who are
able, not just friends or other popular Scouts. I
will give this position my best effort.
• Signature
• Date
Assign Mentors
SPL
Quartermaster
Scribe
Chaplain Aide
Bugler
OA Representative
ScoutMaster
Troop Equipment Coordinator
Troop Secretary
Chaplain
Activities Chair
Adult Arrowman