Appointed Positions of Responsibilities

Appointed Positions of Responsibility

Although, the Senior Patrol Leader & Patrol Leaders are the highest positions of responsibility, These positions are essential to the functioning if the Troop. All Scouts are called to serve. The Senior Patrol Leader appoints positions for the troop as a whole and Patrol Leaders appoint positions for their Patrol. The Scoutmaster will review and evaluate all appointments.

Troop Guide

Appointed By: Scoutmaster

Reports to: Assistant Scoutmaster

Introduces new Scouts to troop operations.
Guides new Scouts from harassment by older Scouts.
Helps new Scouts earn First Class rank in their first year.
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.
Counsels individuals Scouts on Scouting challenges.
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts).
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
Shows Scout spirit

Quartermaster

Appointed By: Senior Patrol Leader with the

Approval of Scoutmaster

Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader

Keeps records on patrol/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.
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts).
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
Shows Scout spirit

Troop Scribe

Appointed By: Senior Patrol Leader with the

Approval of Scoutmaster

Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

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. He attends the patrol leaders' council but generally is not a voting member.

Attends and keeps a log of patrol leaders’ council meetings.
Records individual Scout attendance and dues payments.
Records individual Scout advancement progress.
Works with the troop committee member responsible for records and finance.
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts).
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
Shows Scout spirit

The BSA's Declaration of Religious Principle states in part: "The [BSA]...recognizes the religious element in the training of the member, but it is absolutely nonsectarian in its attitude toward that religious training."

Religious Emblems are conferred by the Scout's religious leader, but the achievement should be recognized as a significant troop/team event.

The chaplain aide may ask or be asked to lead the troop/team in prayer. If the group consists of members with mixed beliefs, or if the beliefs of the group are unknown, then prayers should be of an interfaith content. If the group is known to be of like belief, then it is appropriate to offer belief-specific prayer. The BSA's Declaration of Religious Principle freedom clause states "In no case where a unit is connected with a church or other distinctively religious organization shall members of other denominations or faith be required, because of their membership in the unit, to take part in or to observe a religious ceremony distinctly unique to that organization or church."

Chaplain Aide

Appointed By: Senior Patrol Leader with the

Approval of Scoutmaster

Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Qualifcations:

The chaplain aide must:

Be mature and sensitive, and have earned the respect and trust of his fellow Scouts.
Be at least a First Class Scout.
Have received or be working on the requirements leading to the age-appropriate religious emblem for his faith.

Responsibilities:

Assists the troop or team chaplain with religious services at troop/team activities.
Encourages troop/team members to strengthen their own relationships with God through personal prayer and devotion and participation in religious activities appropriate to their faith (see note 1 below).
Tells Scouts about the Religious Emblems program for their faith at least once a year.
Helps recognize troop/team members who receive their religious emblems, (such as at a court of honor, see note 2 below).
Makes sure religious holidays are considered during the troop/team program planning process.
Helps plan for religious observance in troop/team activities.
Encourages saying grace at meals while camping or at other activities (see note 3 below).
Helps promote annual Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath.
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts).
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
Shows Scout spirit