Scout Leadership
Senior Patrol Leader
The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is the top leader of the troop. They are responsible for the troops over all opperation. They are in charge of troop meetings, the patrol leaders council (PLC) and of all troop activities. They do everything they can to help each patrol be successfull. They are resposible in conducting troop leadership training. They are resposible for holding an annual program planning conference. They hold a monthly PLC meeting to plan the troops acctivities and meetings for each month. All members of the troop vote by secret ballot to choose their senior patrol leader. Rank and age requirments to hold the position is determined by each troop, as is the scedule of elections. SPL is not a member of any patrol.
Asst. Senior Patrol Leader
The asst. senior patrol leader (ASPL) works closely with the SPL to help the troop move forward and serves as acting SPl when they are absent. Among there specific duties, the ASPL trains and provides direction for the troop quartermaster, scribe, historian, librarian, instructors and any other positions the SPL may appoint. The ASPL is not a member of ant patrol.
Patrol Leader
The patrol leader is the top leader of a patrol. They represent the patrol at all PLC and the annuial program planning conferance and keeps the patrol members informed of decisions made. They plan a key roll in planning, leading, evaluating the patrol. They prepares the patrol to participate in meetings and activities. The patrol leader learns about each patrol members abilities and assigns each member a specific task. He encourges patrol members to complete advancement requirments and sets a good example by continuing to pursue there own advancement.
Asst. Patrol Leader
The asst. patrol leader works closely with the patrol leader to help the patrol move forward with advancement and troop activities. Serves as acting patrol leader in the absence of the patrol leader.
Quartermaster
The quartermaster is the troop's supply boss. They keep an inventory of troop equipment and sees that the gear is in good condition. They work with the patrol quartermaster's as they check out equipment and return. At the PLC meetings they report on the status of equipment in need of replacement or repair. In carrying out there respponsibilities , they may have the guidance of the troop committee equipment chair.
Troop Guide
The troop guide is both a leader and a mentot to the members of the new Scout patrol. they should be an older Scout who holds the rank of First Class and can work well with younger Scouts. they help the patrol leader the same way the scoutmaster works with the SPL prociding direction, coaching and support. The troop guide is not a member of another patrol.
Scribe
The Scribe is the troops secretary. They attend PLC meetings and keeps a record of the discussions. They record attendance at meetings, campouts and acctivities. A member of the troop committe may assist them with his work.
Historian
The troop historian collects and preserves troop photographs, news stories, trophies, flags, scrapbooks, awards and other memorabilia. Makes materials available for Scouting activities
Instructor
Each instructor is an older Scout proficent in a Scouting skill. They must also have the ability to teach that skill to others. The instructor typically teaches subjects that Scouts are eager to learn - especially those such as first aid, Camping and backpacking. The troop can have more than one instructor.
Chaplain Aide
The chaplains aid assists the troop Chaplain (usually an adult from troop committee or charter organization) in serving the religious needs of the troop. They ensures that religious holidays are considered during troop program planning process.
Den Chief
The den chief works with a den of Cub Scoutsand with their adult leader. The take part in den meetings, encourges Cub Scouts advancement and is a role model for younger scouts. Serving as a den chief can be a great first leadership leadership experience for Scouts