Assistant Scoutmaster

 

Appointed By: Scoutmaster & Committee Chairperson

 

Reports to: Scoutmaster

 

• This is the only troop adult leader position for adults age 18-20.

• Assist the Scoutmaster as directed

• Works with other responsible adults to bring Scouting to boys.

• Uses the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting.

• Can be male or female, but must be at least 18 years of age.

• Is appointed by the Scoutmaster and approved by the Troop Committee Chair.

• Abide by the Scout Oath or Promise and the Scout Law.

• Subscribe to the precepts of the Declaration of Religious Principle

• All volunteers are expected to complete Youth Protection training. It is available online on the Web site http://olc.scouting.org. As a volunteer, you are expected to complete the training within 90 days of assuming a leadership position.

 

Qualification: Adults citizens, or adult non-citizens who reside within the country, may register with the Boy Scouts of America in any capacity if they agree to abide by the Scout Oath or Promise and the Scout Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and to subscribe to the precepts of the Declaration of Religious Principle. All leaders must be 21 years of age or older, except assistant Scoutmasters, assistant den leaders, assistant Cubmasters, assistant Webelos den leaders, and assistant Varsity Scout coaches, who must be 18 or older.

Troop Commitee Chairperson

 

Appointed By: Charter Organization Representitive      

 

Reports to: Charter Organization Representitive

 

• Organize the committee to see that all functions are delegated, coordinated and completed.

• Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative and the Scoutmaster.

• See that unit leaders and committee members have training opportunities.

• Interpret national and local policies to the unit.

• Work closely with the Scoutmaster in preparing Troop Committee meeting agendas.

• Call, preside over, and promote attendance at monthly unit committee meetings and any special meetings that may be called.

• Ensure unit representation at monthly roundtables.

• Secure top-notch, trained individuals for camp membership.

• Arrange for charter review and recharter annually.

• Plan the charter presentation program.

 

Qualification: Adults citizens, or adult non-citizens who reside within the country, may register with the Boy Scouts of America in any capacity if they agree to abide by the Scout Oath or Promise and the Scout Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and to subscribe to the precepts of the Declaration of Religious Principle. All leaders must be 21 years of age or older, except assistant Scoutmasters, assistant den leaders, assistant Cubmasters, assistant Webelos den leaders, and assistant Varsity Scout coaches, who must be 18 or older.

Troop Committee

 

Appointed By: Troop Committee Chairperson

 

Reports to: Troop Committee Chairperson

 

Duties:

• Conducting the business of the troop 

• Setting policy 

• Helping the Scoutmaster and Scouts with the outdoor program and other planned activities.

• Provide adults for boards of review. "This is an important responsibility and is one area where help is always needed and appreciated." 

• The committee consists of parent volunteers who fulfill various roles on the committee.

 

Resposibilities: 

• Ensures that quality adult leadership is recruited and trained. In case the Scoutmaster is absent, a qualified Assistant Scoutmaster is assigned. If the Scoutmaster is unable to serve, a replacement is recruited.

• Provides adequate meeting facilities.

• Advises the Scoutmaster on policies relating to Boy Scouting and the chartered organization.

• Supports leaders in carrying out the program.

• Is responsible for finances, adequate funds, and disbursements in line with the approved budget plan.

• Obtains, maintains, and properly cares for troop property.

• Ensures the troop has an outdoor program (minimum 10 days and nights per year).

• Serves on boards of review and courts of honor.

• Supports the Scoutmaster in working with individual boys and problems that may affect the overall troop program.

• Provides for the special needs and assistance some boys may require.

• Helps with the Friends of Scouting campaign.

• Assists the Scoutmaster with handling boy behavioral problems.

 

Qualification: Adults citizens, or adult non-citizens who reside within the country, may register with the Boy Scouts of America in any capacity if they agree to abide by the Scout Oath or Promise and the Scout Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and to subscribe to the precepts of the Declaration of Religious Principle. All leaders must be 21 years of age or older, except assistant Scoutmasters, assistant den leaders, assistant Cubmasters, assistant Webelos den leaders, and assistant Varsity Scout coaches, who must be 18 or older.