TROOP 964 LEADERSHIP POSITION AGREEMENT – March ______

 

Name __________________________________________ Patrol ________________________

 

I would be willing to hold any of the following positions in Troop 964 for the period April to September _________.  I have read the position description for these positions and agree to do my best to fulfill the duties of any position to which I am elected or appointed.  I agree to attend troop leader training (TLT) (if required for the position), as well as additional meetings required for the position (for example, patrol leaders council (PLC).

 

Note:  You should mark “yes” for all positions you are willing to serve in, since there is no guarantee that you will be elected/appointed to a position just because it is the only one you mark “yes.”  If you have a desire to serve in a specific appointed position, let the Scoutmaster know immediately after the troop elections.  Preference in appointed positions will be given to Scouts who need them for rank advancement (but only if they are willing to serve in the position).  Age and rank requirements are the minimum required for the position.

 

POSITION                                          REQUIREMENTS                                          YES     NO     

 

Junior Ass’t. Scoutmaster                     Age 16, 1st Class, TLT, PLC                            ____    ____

  (JASMs must have served previously as SPL, ASPL, or PL)

 

Senior Patrol Leader                             Age 14, 1st Class, TLT, PLC                            ____    ____

 

Ass’t Senior Patrol Leader                    Age 14, 1st Class, TLT, PLC                            ____    ____

 

Patrol Leader                                       2nd Class, TLT, PLC                                        ____    ____

 

*Assistant Patrol Leader                       2nd Class, TLT, **PLC                                    ____    ____

 

Order of the Arrow Rep                       OA Member                                                    ____    ____

 

Troop Guide (1 year term)                    1st Class, TLT, PLC                                         ____    ____

 

Quartermaster                                      TLT, PLC                                                        ____    ____

 

Scribe (Financial)                                  TLT, PLC                                                        ____    ____

 

Scribe (Recording)                               TLT, PLC                                                        ____    ____

 

Librarian                                               TLT                                                                 ____    ____

 

Historian                                               TLT                                                                 ____    ____

 

Instructor                                              1st Class, TLT                                                  ____    ____

Chaplain Aide                                       TLT                                                                 ____    ____

 

Den Chief                                             Age 13, 1st Class, DC Training             ____    ____

(Mark only if already serving as Den Chief; new Den Chiefs will start in the Fall)

 

*APL does not earn leadership position credit for advancement

**APL attends PLC if PL cannot.

 

By my signature on this form, I agree to fulfill the responsibilities of the position to which I am elected or appointed.  I understand that failure to fulfill the responsibilities may result in my not receiving credit for part or all of the period I am in the position and may result in removal from the position prior to the end of the six-month period.

 

SIGNATURE___________________________________    Date _________________________

 

Position Description: Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

HOW SELECTED

Appointed by Scoutmaster

INTRODUCTION

When you accepted the position of junior assistant Scoutmaster, you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. You should make notes on this sheet as you participate in the “Introduction to Leadership” session with your Scoutmaster. You must be at least 16 years of age, but not yet 18 years of age to serve as a junior assistant Scoutmaster. On your 18th birthday, you are eligible to become an assistant Scoutmaster.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Scoutmaster

SPECIFIC DUTIES

·         Function as an assistant Scoutmaster (except for leadership responsibilities reserved for adults 18 and 21 years of age or older).

·         Accomplish any duties assigned by the Scoutmaster.

·         Set a good example.

·         Wear the Scout uniform correctly.

·         Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·         Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Position Description: Senior Patrol Leader

HOW SELECTED

Elected by Troop Members

INTRODUCTION

When you accepted the responsibility of senior patrol leader, you agreed to pro­vide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. You should make notes on this sheet as you participate in the “Introduction to Leadership” session with your Scoutmaster.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Scoutmaster and troop members

SPECIFIC DUTIES

·          Preside at all troop meetings, events, activities, and annual program planning conference.

·         Chair the patrol leaders’ council.

·         Appoint boy leaders with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster.

·         Assign duties and responsibilities to other junior leaders.

·         Work with the Scoutmaster in training junior leaders.

·         Set a good example.

·         Wear the Scout uniform correctly.

·         Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·         Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Position Description: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

HOW SELECTED

Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader and Scoutmaster

INTRODUCTION

When you accepted the position of assistant senior patrol leader, you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. You should make notes on this sheet as you participate in the “Introduction to Leadership” session with your Scoutmaster.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Senior patrol leader

SPECIFIC DUTIES

·         Be responsible for training and giving direct leadership to the following appointed junior leaders: historian, Order of the Arrow troop/team representa­tive, scribe, librarian, instructor, quartermaster, and chaplain aide.

·         Help lead meetings and activities as called upon by the senior patrol leader.

·         Guide the troop in the senior patrol leader’s absence. -

·         Perform tasks assigned by the senior patrol leader.

·         Function as a member of the patrol leaders’ council.

·         Set a good example.

·         Wear the Scout uniform correctly.

·         Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·         Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Position Description: Patrol Leader

HOW SELECTED

Elected by patrol members

INTRODUCTION

When you accepted the position of patrol leader, you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. Take notes on this page as you discuss your responsibil­ities with your Scoutmaster or assistant Scoutmaster during the “Introduction to Leadership” session.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Senior patrol leader

SPECIFIC DUTIES

·         Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.

·         Keep patrol members informed.

·         Assign each patrol member a task and help them succeed.

·         Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetings and the annual program planing conference.

·         Prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities.

·         Show and help develop patrol spirit.

·         Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.

·         Know what patrol members and other leaders can do.

·         Set a good example.

·         Wear the Scout uniform correctly.

·         Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

Position Description: Assistant Patrol Leader

HOW SELECTED

Appointed by Patrol Leader

INTRODUCTION

When you accepted the position of assistant patrol leader, you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and reward­ing. This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. Take notes on this page as you participate in the “Introduction to Leadership” session with your Scoutmaster or assistant Scoutmaster.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Patrol leader

SPECIFIC DUTIES

·         Wear the Scout uniform correctly Help the patrol leader

·         Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.

·         Keep patrol members informed.

·         Prepare your patrol to take part in all troop activities.

·         Lead the patrol in the patrol leader’s absence.

·         Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetings in the patrol leader’s absence.

·         Show and help develop patrol spirit.

·         Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.

·         Set a good example.

·         Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

IMPORTANT NOTE

This position does not qualify for leadership credit for the ranks of Star and above.  You can be the APL, but you should also hold another qualifying position if you need leadership credit.

Position Description: Order of the Arrow Troop Representative

HOW SELECTED

Appointed by Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Scoutmaster

INTRODUCTION

When you accepted the position of Order of the Arrow troop/team representa­tive, you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop/team. This respon­sibility should be fun and rewarding. This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. You should make notes on this sheet as you participate in the “Introduction to Leadership” session with your Scoutmaster or assistant Scoutmaster.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Assistant senior patrol leader

SPECIFIC DUTIES

·         Serve as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troop.

·         Encourage year-round and resident camping in the troop.

·         Encourage older-Scout participation in high-adventure programs.

·         Encourage Scouts to actively participate in community service projects.

·         Assist with leadership skills training in the troop/team.

·         Encourage Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the troop/team.

·         Encourage Arrowmen in the troop/team to be active participants in lodge and/or chapter activities and to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members.

·         Set a good example.

·         Wear the Scout uniform correctly.

·         Live by the Scout Oath, Scout Law, and OA Obligation.

·         Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Position Description: Troop Guide

HOW SELECTED

Appointed by Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster – New Scout Patrol

INTRODUCTION

When you accepted the position of troop guide, you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. You should make notes on this sheet as you participate in the “Introduction to Leadership” session with your assistant Scoutmaster.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Assistant Scoutmaster of the new-Scout patrol, and senior patrol leader

SPECIFIC DUTIES

·         Introduce new Scouts to Troop operations.

·         Guide new Scouts through early Scouting activities.

·         Shield new Scouts from harassment by older Scouts.

·         Help new Scouts earn the First Class rank in their first year. -

·         Teach basic Scout skills.

·         Coach the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol on his duties.

·         Work with the patrol leader at patrol leaders’ council meetings.

·         Attend patrol leaders’ council meetings with the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol.

·         Assist the assistant Scoutmaster with training.

·         Coach individual Scouts on Scouting challenges.

·         Set a good example.

·         Wear the Scout uniform correctly.

·         Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·         Show and help develop Scout spirit.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This is a one year term position.

Position Description: Quartermaster

HOW SELECTED

Appointed by Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Scoutmaster

INTRODUCTION

When you accepted the position of quartermaster, you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. You should make notes on this sheet as you participate in the “Introduction to Leadership” session with your Scoutmaster or assistant Scoutmaster and troop committee equipment coordinator.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Assistant senior patrol leader (and works with the troop committee equipment coordinator)

SPECIFIC DUTIES

·         Keep records of patrol and troop equipment.

·         Keep equipment in good repair.

·         Keep equipment storage area neat and clean.

·         Issue equipment and see that it is returned in good order.

·         Suggest new or replacement items.

·         Work with troop committee member responsible for equipment.

·         Set a good example.

·         Wear the Scout uniform correctly.

·         Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·         Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Position Description: Scribe (Financial)

HOW SELECTED

Appointed by Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Scoutmaster

INTRODUCTION

When you accepted the position of scribe, you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. You should make notes on this sheet as you participate in the “Introduction to Leadership” session with your Scoutmaster or assistant Scoutmaster.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Assistant senior patrol leader (and works with the troop committee treasurer)

SPECIFIC DUTIES

·         Record dues payments of all troop members.

·         Work with appropriate troop committee members responsible for finance records

·         Set a good example.

·         Wear the Scout uniform correctly.

·         Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·         Show and help develop Scout spirit.

·         Handle money and records appropriately.

Position Description: Scribe (Recording)

HOW SELECTED

Appointed by Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Scoutmaster

INTRODUCTION

When you accepted the position of scribe, you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. You should make notes on this sheet as you participate in the “Introduction to Leadership” session with your Scoutmaster or assistant Scoutmaster.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Assistant senior patrol leader (and works with the troop committee advancement chair)

SPECIFIC DUTIES

·         Attend and keep a log of patrol leaders’ council meetings.

·         Record attendance of all troop members.

·         Record advancement in troop records and on Troop Advancement chart.

·         Work with appropriate troop committee members responsible for records, and advancement.

·         Set a good example.

·         Wear the Scout uniform correctly.

·         Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·         Show and help develop Scout spirit.

·         Handle correspondence appropriately.

Position Description: Librarian

HOW SELECTED

Appointed by Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Scoutmaster

INTRODUCTION

When you accepted the position of librarian, you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. You should make notes on this sheet as you participate in the “Introduction to Leadership” session with your Scoutmaster or assistant Scoutmaster.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Assistant senior patrol leader

SPECIFIC DUTIES

·         Establish and maintain a troop library.

·         Keep records on literature owned by the troop.

·         Add new or replacement items as needed.

·         Have literature available for borrowing at troop meetings.

·         Maintain a system to check literature in and out.

·         Follow up on late returns.

·         Set a good example.

·         Wear the Scout uniform correctly.

·         Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·         Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Position Description: Historian

HOW SELECTED

Appointed by Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Scoutmaster

INTRODUCTION

When you accepted the position of historian, you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. You should make notes on this sheet as you partici­pate in the “Introduction to Leadership” session with your Scoutmaster or assistant Scoutmaster.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Assistant senior patrol leader

SPECIFIC DUTIES

·         Gather pictures and facts about past activities of the troop and keep them in scrapbooks, wall displays, or information files.

·         Take care of troop trophies and keepsakes.

·         Keep information about troop alumni.

·         Set a good example.

·         Wear the Scout uniform correctly.

·         Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·         Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Position Description: Instructor

HOW SELECTED

Appointed by Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Scoutmaster

INTRODUCTION

When you accepted the position of instructor, you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop. This position should be fun and rewarding. This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a jun­ior leader. You should make notes on this sheet as you participate in the “Introduction to Leadership” session with your Scoutmaster or assistant Scoutmaster.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Assistant senior patrol leader

SPECIFIC DUTIES

·         Instruct Scouting skills as needed within the troop or patrols.

·         Prepare well in advance for each teaching assignment.

·         Set a good example.

·         Wear the Scout uniform correctly.

·         Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·         Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Position Description: Chaplain Aide

HOW SELECTED

Appointed by Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Scoutmaster

INTRODUCTION

When you accepted the position of chaplain aide, you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. You should make notes on this sheet as you participate in the “Introduction to Leadership” session with your Scoutmaster or assistant Scoutmaster and troop chaplain.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Assistant senior patrol leader (and works with the chaplain)

SPECIFIC DUTIES

·         Keep troop leaders appraised of religious holidays when planning activities.

·         Assist the troop chaplain or religious coordinator in meeting the religious needs of troop members while on activities.

·         Encourage saying grace at meals while camping or on activities.

·         Lead “Scouts own” services on campouts.

·         Tell troop members about the religious emblems program for their faith.

·         Set a good example.

·         Wear the Scout uniform correctly.

·         Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·         Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Position Description: Den Chief

HOW SELECTED

Appointed by Scoutmaster

INTRODUCTION

When you accepted the position of den chief, you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop and assigned Cub Scout den. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. You should make notes on this sheet as you participate in the “Introduction to Leadership” session with your assistant Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, and den leader. Your den leader or Cubmaster will provide additional guidelines for your position.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Assistant Scoutmaster

SPECIFIC DUTIES

·         Serve as the activities assistant at den meetings

·         Meet regularly with the den leader to review the den and pack meeting plans.

·         If serving as a Webelos den chief; help prepare boys to join Boy Scouting.

·         Project a positive image of Boy Scouting.

·         Set a good example.

·         Wear the Scout uniform correctly.

·         Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·         Show and help develop Scout spirit.