Troop 125 junior Leaders
IT IS EXPECTED OF ALL JUNIOR LEADERS TO:
Set a good example
Wear the Scout uniform correctly
Live by the Scout Oath and Law
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Troop 125
Leadership Position Description
SENIOR PATROL LEADER
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Elected by the members of the troop
Term: 1 Year
Reports to: Scoutmaster
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.Continually evaluate and advise all boy leaders of their performance.
Work with the Scoutmaster and other adult leaders in training junior leaders.
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 given 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.
Troop 125
Leadership Position Description
ASSISTANT SENIOR PATROL LEADER
FOR OUTINGS:
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader
Term: 1 Year
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.
Plan and coordinate outings as assigned by the Outings Chairman.
Evaluate outings which are held with Outing Chairman.
Attend Patrol Leaders' Council Meetings
Work with the ASPL for Advancement to maximize utilization of resources to ensure lower rank scouts have opportunities to work on lower rank requirements more suited for the indoors.
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
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 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 Chaplain Aide.
Serves as a member of the Patrol Leader's Council.
Troop 125
Leadership Position Description
ASSISTANT SENIOR PATROL LEADER
FOR PROGRAM:
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader
Term: 1 Year
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.
Plan, organize, coordinate, and assist the SPL in leading troop meetings
and activities as assigned.
Evaluate the meetings and activities with SPL, PL's and SM.
Attend Patrol Leader's Council Meetings.
Work with the ASPL for Advancement to maximize utilization of resources to ensure lower rank scouts have opportunities to work on lower rank requirements more suited for the indoors.
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
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 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 Chaplain Aide.
Serves as a member of the Patrol Leader's Council.
Troop 125
Leadership Position Description
ASSISTANT SENIOR PATROL LEADER
FOR ADVANCEMENT:
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader
Term: 1 Year
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.
Review the progress of Scouts through the utilization of advancement
records and take appropriate action.
Attend Patrol Leader's Council Meetings.
Work with Outing ASPL and Patrol Leaders to maximum utilization of
resources to ensure lower rank scouts have opportunities to work on
lower rank requirements more suited for the outdoors.
Work with SPL, PL's and the Program ASPL to maximum utilization of
resources to ensure lower rank scouts have opportunities to work on lower
rank requirements more suited for the indoors.
Be responsible for the training and giving direct leadership to the following
appointed junior leaders: Troop Instructors and Troop Librarian.
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
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 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 Chaplain Aide.
Serves as a member of the Patrol Leader's Council.
Troop 125
Leadership Position Description
PATROL LEADER
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type:
Elected by members of the patrolTerm: 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.
Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.
Keep patrol members informed.
Share leadership by giving each patrol member a job..
Represent the Patrol at all PLC meetings.
Prepare the Patrol to take part in all troop activities.
Develop patrol spirit.
Work with other patrol leaders to make the troop run well.
Know what other patrol members and other leaders can do.
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.
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
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 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 the Assistant Patrol Leader is ready to assume your responsibilities.
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.
Troop 125
Leadership Position Description
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
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 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 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.
Troop 125
Leadership Position Description
TROOP SCRIBE - ATTENDANCE:
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.
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
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 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
Work with Patrol Leaders at each meeting in taking of attendance.
Review each patrols attendance at end of meeting for corrections.
Help other scribes as needed.
Works with the Troop Committee members responsible for records and finance.
Troop 125
Leadership Position Description
TROOP SCRIBE - POSTER:
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.
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
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 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
Assemble and make troop posters of outings and events.
Post said posters for Courts of Honor, Open Houses or whenever deemed necessary.
Help other scribes as needed.
Works with the Troop Committee members responsible for records and finance.
Troop 125
Leadership Position Description
TROOP SCRIBE -PHONE:
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.
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
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 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
Call scouts and or adults per request from troop boy leaders or adult leaders.
Help other scribes as needed.
Works with the Troop Committee members responsible for records and finance.
Troop 125
Leadership Position Description
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.
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
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 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
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.
Troop 125
Leadership Position Description
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 given 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 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
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.
Guide new Scouts through early troop experiences to help them become comfortable in the troop and in the outdoors (going with them on outings).
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.
Consoles individual Scouts on Scouting challenges.
Troop 125
Leadership Position Description
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.
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
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 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
Teaches basic Scouting skills in troop and patrols.
Instruct scouting skills as needed within the troop or patrol
Prepare well in advance for each teaching assignment.
Troop 125
Leadership Position Description
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.
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
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 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
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 125
Leadership Position Description
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.
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
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 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
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.
Keep information about troop alum.
Troop 125
Leadership Position Description
DEN CHIEF
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Term: 1 year
Reports to: Scoutmaster and Den Leader
Description: The Den Chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and Den Leaders in the Cub Scout pack.
Comments: The Den Chief provides a knowledge of games and Scout skills that many Den Leaders lack. The Den Chief is also a recruiter for the troop. This function is important because no troop can thrive without new members and most new members will come from Cub Scouting.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: 14 or older
Rank: Star 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 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.
In terms of attendance with your den, you are expected to attend 90% of den meetings and pack functions. You must inform the Den Leader if you will be absent.
Effort: You are expected to given 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 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
Knows the purposes of Cub Scouting
Helps Cub Scouts advance through Cub Scout ranks.
Encourages Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout troop upon graduation.
Assists with activities in the den meetings.
Is a friend to the boys in the den.
Helps out at weekly den meetings and monthly pack meetings.
Meets with adult members of the den, pack, and troop as necessary.
Troop 125
Leadership Position Description
CHAPLIN AIDE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Chaplain Aide works with the Troop Chaplain 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 Chaplain Aide helps everyone in the troop by preparing short religious observations for campouts and other functions. The Chaplain 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 preview 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
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 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
Assists the Troop Chaplain 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.
Give overview of various religious emblems programs to troop at least
annually, instructing scouts to contact their own clergy person or
religious counselor to guide them in the appropriate study program.
Serve as the youth coordinator for the observance of the annual Scout Sabbath and Scout Sunday.
Compose a Sabbath service appropriate for all troop members during weekend campouts.
Prepare a troop prayer.
Troop 125
Leadership Position Description
Order of the Arrow Representative
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader with Scoutmaster approval.
Term: 1 year
Reports to: Scoutmaster
Description: The Order of the Arrow Representative. Serves as a program and commmunication link between the OA lodge, chapter, and Troop.
Comments: To be a good Order of the Arrow Representative you need to attend nearly all troop and Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, and OA lodge, chapter meeting.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: Must be an OA member.
Attendance: 75% over the previous six 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, service projects, and OA meetings. 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
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 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
His duties are to encourage
1) older-Scout participation in high adventure programs,
2) year-round and resident camping in the troop, and
3) Arrowmen to assure leadership positions in the troop, participate in lodge and/or chapter activities,
and seal their OA membership by becoming Brotherhood members.
Troop 125
Leadership Position Description
JUNIOR ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Term: 1 year
Reports to: Scoutmaster
Description: 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. He's appointed by the Scoutmaster because of his leadership ability.
Comments: In many cases the JASM has the same responsibilities as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: At least 16 years old
Rank: Eagle
Experience: Previous leadership positions
Attendance: 75% 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
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 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
Functions as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
Accomplish any duties assigned by the Scoutmaster.
Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.
Leadership Position Application
Troop 125 Your Name: Age: Current Rank: Current Position: Previous Positions: Attendance (6 months): (get from Troop Scribe records)List your choices of Positions: _ For your choice, use this space to tell why you want this job, how
you would do the job, and why you are the best choice for this position.
Scout's Agreement I have read the job descriptions for this positions. I understand the duties and responsibilities and if selected will carry them out to the best of my ability.
Parent's Support Agreement I agree with the commitment my son is making. I promise to support him in attending training, troop meetings, and troop activities as well as with encouragement at home. I realize that once selected his presence is necessary for the smooth functioning of the troop.
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