Troop 33 Leadership Position Descriptions
Senior Patrol Leader
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Troop Scribe
Troop Quartermaster
Troop Instructor
Troop Guide
Librarian
Historian
Den Chief
Junior Assistant Scoutmaster
Patrol Leader
Assistant Patrol Leader
Troop Bugler
OA Representative
Chaplain Aide

 

Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)

General Information: Type: Elected by the members of the troop. Term: 6 months 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. The SPL must serve a satisfactory period of six months as ASPL. 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 abscences in a row, you can be removed from office. Effort: You are expected to give 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 someone (your designated assistant, if there is one) 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. To top of page

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL)

General Information: Type: Elected by the members of the troop. Term: 6 months Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader Description: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest ranking junior 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. 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 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 abscences in a row, you can be removed from office. Effort: You are expected to give 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 someone (your designated assistant, if there is one) is ready to assume your responsibilities. Specific Leadership Responsibilities: Helps the Senior Patrol Leader lead meetings and activities. Helps the SPL and Scoutmaster with projects and assignments as required. Runs the troop in the abscence 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. To top of page

Troop Scribe

General Information: Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader. Term: 6 months Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Description: 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. Comments: To be a good Scribe you need to attend nearly all troop and Patrol Leaders' Council Meetings. Qualifications: Age: none Rank: none Experience: none Attendance: 50% 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 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused abscences in a row, you can be removed from office. Effort: You are expected to give 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 someone (your designated assistant, if there is one) is ready to assume your responsibilities. Specific Leadership Responsibilities: Attends and keeps a log of Patrol Leaders' Council meetings. Records individual Scout attendance and dues payments. Records individual Scout advancement progress. Works with Troop Committee members responsible for records and finance. This job may be split into two. Attendance and dues - and Advancement and records. To top of page

Troop Quartermaster

General Information: Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader. Term: 6 months Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Description: The Troop Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order. Comments: The Quartermaster does most of his work around campouts. There are times when the Quartermaster has to be available to check equipment in and out. Qualifications: Age: none Rank: 2nd Class Experience: none Attendance: 50% 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 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused abscences in a row, you can be removed from office. Effort: You are expected to give 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 someone (your designated assistant, if there is one) is ready to assume your responsibilities. Specific Leadership Responsibilities: Keeps records on patrol and 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. Gets the U.S., Troop, and Patrol flags for meetings and ceremonies and puts them away afterwards. To top of page

Troop Instructor

General Information: Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster. Term: 1 year Reports to: Scoutmaster Description: The Instructor teaches scouting skills. Comments: The Instructor will work closely with both the Troop Guide and with the Assistant Scoutmaster for new Scouts. The Instructor does not have to be an expert but should be able to teach the Scoutcraft skills needed for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. The troop can have more than one Instructor. Qualifications: Age: 12 or older Rank: 1st Class or higher Experience: none Attendance: 60% 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 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused abscences in a row, you can be removed from office. Effort: You are expected to give 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 someone (your designated assistant, if there is one) is ready to assume your responsibilities. Specific Leadership Responsibilities: Teaches basic scouting skills in troop and patrols. To top of page

Troop Guide

General Information: Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster. Term: 1 year Reports to: Scoutmaster Description: The Troop Guide works with new Scouts. He helps them feel comfortable and earn their First Class rank in their first year. Comments: The first year as a Boy Scout is a critical time with new places, new people, new rules, and new activities. The Troop Guide is a friend to the new Scouts and makes first year fun and successful. Thei is an important position. Qualifications: Age: 13 or older Rank: 1st Class or higher Experience: none 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 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused abscences in a row, you can be removed from office. Effort: You are expected to give 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 someone (your designated assistant, if there is one) is ready to assume your responsibilities. Specific Leadership Responsibilities: 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 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. To top of page

Librarian

General Information: Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader. Term: 6 months Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Description: The Troop Librarian takes care of troop literature. Comments: The library contains books of historical value as well as current materials. All together, the library is a troop resource worth hundreds of dollars. The Librarian manages this resource for the troop. Qualifications: Age: none Rank: none Experience: none Attendance: 50% 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 60% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused abscences in a row, you can be removed from office. Effort: You are expected to give 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 someone (your designated assistant, if there is one) is ready to assume your responsibilities. Specific Leadership Responsibilities: 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. Issues vouchers for purchase of used merit badge books. To top of page

Historian

General Information: Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader. Term: 6 months Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Description: The Troop Historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of troop. activities. Comments: The true value of a good Historian does not show up until years later. The Historian provides material for displays and presentation of current activities. In addition, the work of the Historian provides a link with the past. Qualifications: Age: none Rank: none Experience: none, but interest in photography is helpful Attendance: 50% 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 60% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused abscences in a row, you can be removed from office. Effort: You are expected to give 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 someone (your designated assistant, if there is one) is ready to assume your responsibilities. Specific Leadership Responsibilities: Gathers pictures and facts about past troop. activities and keeps them in a historical file or scrapbook. Takes care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities. Keeps information about former members of the troop. Collects copies of photos of the troop and their activities. To top of page

Den Chief

General Information: Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster. Term: 1 year Reports to: Scoutmaster and Den Leader Description: The Den Chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and Den Leaders in the Cub Scout pack. Comments: The Den Chief provides a knowledge of games and Scout skills that many Den Leaders lack. The Den Chief is also a recruiter for the troop. This function is important because no troop can thrive without new members and most new members will come from Cub Scouting. Qualifications: Age: 13 or older Rank: Star or higher Experience: none 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 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused abscences in a row, you can be removed from office. Effort: You are expected to give 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 someone (your designated assistant, if there is one) is ready to assume your responsibilities. Specific Leadership Responsibilities: 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. To top of page

Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

General Information: Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster. Term: 1 year Reports to: Scoutmaster Description: The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster serves in the capacity of an Assistant Scoutmaster except where legal age and maturity are required. He must be at least 16 years old and not yet 18. He's appointed by the Scoutmaster because of his leadership ability. Comments: In many cases the JASM has the same responsibilities as an Assistant Scoutmaster. Qualifications: Age: At least 16 years old Rank: Eagle / Life Rank Experience: Previous leadership positions 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 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 abscences in a row, you can be removed from office. Effort: You are expected to give 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 someone (your designated assistant, if there is one) is ready to assume your responsibilities. Specific Leadership Responsibilities: Functions as an Assistant Scoutmaster. Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster. To top of page

Patrol Leader

General Information: Type: Elected by members of the patrol. Term: 6 months Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader Description: The Patrol Leader is the elected leader of his patrol. He represents his patrol on the Patrol Leader's Council. Comments: The Patrol Leader may easily be the most important job in the troop. He has the closest contact with the patrol members and is in the perfect position to help and guide them. The Patrol Leaders, along with the Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader are the primary members of the Patrol Leaders' Council. Qualifications: Age: none Rank: none Experience: none 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 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 abscences in a row, you can be removed from office. Effort: You are expected to give 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 someone (your designated assistant, if there is one) is ready to assume your responsibilities. Specific Leadership Responsibilities: Represents the patrol on the Patrol Leader's 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. To top of page

Assistant Patrol Leader

General Information: Type: Elected by members of the patrol. Term: 6 months Reports to: Patrol Leader Description: The Assistant Patrol Leader is appointed by the Patrol Leader and leads the patrol in his absence. Comments: Substituting for the Patrol Leader is only part of the Assistant Patrol Leader's job. The APL actively helps run the patrol. Qualifications: Age: none Rank: none Experience: none Attendance: 50% 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 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused abscences in a row, you can be removed from office. Effort: You are expected to give 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 someone (your designated assistant, if there is one) is ready to assume your responsibilities. Specific Leadership Responsibilities: Helps the Patrol Leader plan and steer patrol meetings and activities. Helps the Patrol Leader keep patrol members informed. Helps the patrol get ready for all troop activities. Represents his patrol at Patrol Leader's Council meetings when the Patrol Leader cannot attend. Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit. To top of page

Troop Bugler

General Information: Type: Elected by members of the troop. Term: 6 months Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Scoutmaster Description: The Troop Bugler provides music at the opening of troop meetings when scheduled. At campouts, he plays Reveille at the start of each day and Taps at the closing of each day. Comments: To be a good Troop Bugler you need to attend nearly all troop meetings and campouts. Qualifications: Age: none Rank: 1st Class or above Experience: Training and skill in the playing of the bugle. 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 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused abscences in a row, you can be removed from office. Effort: You are expected to give 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 someone (your designated assistant, if there is one) is ready to assume your responsibilities. Specific Leadership Responsibilities: Attends and plays bugle at troop meetings, programs, and campouts. Maintains selection of music for special events / programs. To top of page

OA Representative

General Information: Type: Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader with Scoutmaster's approval. Term: 1 year Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader Description: The Order of the Arrow Troop Representative or Team Representative is a youth liaison serving between the local OA lodge or chapter and his unit. In his unit, he will serve as a communication and programmatic link to and from Arrowmen, adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently members of the Order. He will do this in a fashion that strengthens the mission of the lodge, purpose of the Order and the mission of the Boy Scouts of America. By setting a good example, he will enhance the image of the Order as a service arm to his unit. Comments: This position can be used by a Scout in a troop to meet the leadership position requirements for the Star, Life and Eagle ranks. The OA Representative leadership shoulder patches are available from the Council office. Qualifications: Age: none Rank: 1st Class or above Experience: OA member in good standing. 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 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused abscences in a row, you can be removed from office. Effort: You are expected to give 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 someone (your designated assistant, if there is one) is ready to assume your responsibilities. Specific Leadership Responsibilities: Serves as a communication link between the chapter and the troop. Encourages year round and resident camping in the troop. Encourages Scout participation in high adventure programs. Encourages Scouts to actively participate in chapter, lodge and community service projects. Assists with leadership skills training in the troop. Encourages Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the troop. Encourages Arrowmen in the troop to be active participants in the lodge and chapter activities, and to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members. Sets a good example. Enthusiastically wears the Boy Scout uniform correctly. Lives by the Scout Oath, Scout Law and OA Obligation. Shows troop and Scout spirit. To top of page

Chaplain Aide

General Information: Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader. Term: 6 months Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader 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. Comments: "Duty to God" is one of the core beliefs of Scouting. The Chaplain Aide helps everyone in the troop by preparing short religious observations for campouts and other functions. The Chaplain Aide does not always lead the observation himself and can have other troop members' help. Qualifications: Age: none Rank: none Experience: none Attendance: 50% 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 60% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused abscences in a row, you can be removed from office. Effort: You are expected to give 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 someone (your designated assistant, if there is one) is ready to assume your responsibilities. Specific Leadership Responsibilities: Assists the Troop Chaplain with religious services at troop activities. Tells Scouts about the religious emblems program for their faith. Makes sure religious holidays are considered during troop program planning. Helps plan for religious observance in troop activities, especially campouts and Courts of Honor. To top of page