Public Scout Leadership - Boy Scout Troop 75 (Stratford, Connecticut)

Scout Leadership

	Senior Patrol Leader Job description: The senior patrol leader is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop. Reponsible to: the Scoutmaster. Senior patrol leader duties: Runs all troop meetings, events, and activities Runs the patrol leaders' council meeting Appoints other troop junior leaders with the advice of the Scoutmaster Assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders Assists the Scoutmaster with junior leader training Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
	Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Job description: The assistant senior patrol leader is the second-highest-ranking junior leader in the troop. He is appointed by the senior patrol leader with the approval of the Scoutmaster. The assistant senior patrol leader acts as the senior patrol leader in the absence of the senior patrol leader or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the troop. Reponsible to: the senior patrol leader. Assistant senior patrol leader duties: 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 leaders' council Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
	Troop Order of the Arrow Representative Job Description: The OA Representative provides service to troop and promotes camping. Reponsible to: the assistant senior patrol leader. OA Representative duties: Represents the Troop at Chapter meetings and Lodge activities Notifies all Troop OA members of upcoming Lodge and Chapter events Coordinates the Troop's OA elections Serves as coordinator/facilitator of service projects within the Troop and OA Promotes camping and high adventure activities Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout Spirit
	Instructor Job description: The instructor teaches Scouting skills. Reponsible to: the assistant senior patrol leader. Instructor duties: Teaches basic Scouting skills in troop and patrols Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
	Quartermaster Job description: The quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order. Reponsible to: the assistant senior patrol leader. Quartermaster duties: Keeps records on patrol and troop equipment Makes sure equipment is in good working condition Issues equipment and makes sure it's 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 wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
	Scribe Job description: The scribe keeps the troop records and records activities.Reponsible to: the assistant senior patrol leader. Scribe duties: Attends and keeps a log of patrol leaders' council meetings Records individual Scout attendance Works with the troop committee member responsible for records Describes special activities of scouts for the troop web site Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
	Librarian Job description: The librarian takes care of the troop library and literature.Reponsible to: the assistant senior patrol leader. Librarian duties: 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 Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
	Historian Job description: The historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of troop activities. Reponsible to: the assistant senior patrol leader. Historian duties: Gathers pictures and facts about past troop activities and keeps them in a scrapbook which is included in the troop web site Takes care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities Keeps information about former members of the troop Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
	Chaplain Aide Job 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 emblems program. Reponsible to: the assistant senior patrol leader. Chaplain aide duties: 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 Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
	Troop Guide Job description: The troop guide works with new Scouts. He helps them feel comfortable and earn their First Class rank in their first year. Reponsible to: the assistant Scoutmaster for the new Scout patrol in the troop.Troop guide duties: 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 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 individual Scouts on Scouting challenges Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
	Den Chief Job description: The den chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and den leaders in a Cub Scout pack. Reponsible to: the den leader in the pack and the assistant Scoutmaster for the new Scout patrol in the troop. Den chief duties: 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 Sets the example Wears the uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
	Patrol Leader Job description: The patrol leader is the elected leader of his patrol. He represents his patrol on the patrol leaders' council. Reponsible to: the senior patrol leader. If you're the patrol leader for the new Scout patrol, you'll also work with the troop guide who is assigned to your patrol. Patrol leader duties: Appoints the assistant patrol leader Represents the patrol on the patrol leaders' 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 Sets the example Wears the uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
	Assistant Patrol Leader Job description: The assistant patrol leader is appointed by the patrol leader and leads the patrol in his absence. Reponsible to: the patrol leader. Assistant patrol leader duties: Helps the patrol leader plan and steer patrol meetings and activities Helps him keep patrol members informed Helps the patrol get ready for all troop activities Represents his patrol at patrol leaders' council meetings when the patrol leader cannot attend Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit Sets a good example Wears the uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit