Scouting offers many opportunities to develop leadership skills. Junior Leader Training (JLT), are leadership training opportunities that are offered by the District or Council for all interested boys. The Troop offers a weekend JLT that is required of all boy leaders. Dates will be announced in the Troop Newsletter and /or at Troop meetings, and qualification and application should be discussed with the Scoutmaster.
Troop positions are described in detail in the Boy Scout Handbook and in the Junior Leader Handbook (available at the Council office or on loan from the Troop's Librarian).
The major leadership positions are: Junior Assistant Scoutmasters, Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders, Patrol Leaders and Assistant Patrol Leaders. Other leadership positions include: Troop Guides, Outings Leaders, Den Chiefs, Scribes, Librarian, Historian, and Quartermasters.
The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is the youth leader of the Troop. He is elected by popular vote by all the Scouts in the troop. This election usually occurs annually in February. The SPL is responsible to the Scoutmaster for the operation of all activities of the Troop involving the Scouts. He appoints, with the Scoutmaster's concurrence, his Assistants and Staff -- Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders (ASPL), Scribe, Quartermasters, Historian, Librarian, Bugler, and Troop Guides. He is the leader of the Patrol Leaders' Council.
The Patrol Leaders' Council is made up of the Senior Patrol Leader, patrol leaders, Troop Guides, and others invited by the SPL. Leadership positions are a commitment by the Scout to active service. The SPL, his staff, and Patrol Leaders take on extra obligations. All rank advancement above First Class requires satisfactory leadership service. Failure to follow through on outings, meetings, special events, or carry out responsibilities may result in the leadership position being transferred to another Scout.
Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader for Outings, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader for Records, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader for Program
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.
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.
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.
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.