INTRODUCTION
Scouts hold leadership positions during their Scouting career. With the exception of Assistant Patrol Leader, scouts serving in a Leadership Position fulfill rank advancement leadership requirements. Elections for Troop 737 are held twice a year. The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is elected by the troop. He then appoints his Assistant SPLs for that term. Patrol Leaders, Assistant Patrol Leaders, and other troop positions are also elected. Scouts volunteer for Den Chief positions, which are filled on an as needed basis. Scroll down for position descriptions or select the position from the table of contents to the left. Click here for the current Scout Leadership roster (members only).
All leaders are required to attend Junior Leadership Training (JLT). JLT is a half-day course following the election taught by the outgoing leadership for the incoming leadership. JLT provides each new leader with all the information he needs to be successful in his new position. Each scout is required to complete a Leadership Contract in which they commit to executing the position responsibilities and setting personal goals for that position. The contract and notes kept by the scout are reviewed during the Scoutmaster Conference for rank advancement and provide the basis for approving that requirement.
If a Scout in a leadership role is unable to fulfill a full six months in that position for any reason, credit will be given for only the portion of time served. This would then require the Scout to complete the remaining time in another leadership role (same or different position), which could impact rank advancement.
Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)
Job Description: The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop. Must have completed National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT; aka: Bighorn). NYLT is a prerequisite for SPL and ASPL postitions unless approved by the Scoutmaster. The Troop will offset cost of the training upon completion.
Reports to: Scoutmaster
Senior Patrol Leader duties:
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. Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader duties:
Job Description: The Troop Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order.
Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Troop Quartermaster duties:
Job Description: The Troop Scribe keeps the troop records. He records the activities of the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) and keeps a record of dues, advancement, and Scout attendance at troop meetings.
Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Troop Scribe duties:
Job Description: To work actively with new Scouts in the Baden-Powell program. The Troop Guides introduce new Scouts to troop operations and helps them feel comfortable in the troop.
Reports to: The Assistant Scoutmaster of the Baden-Powell patrol ( New Scout Patrol ) Troop Guide duties:
Job Description: The Instructor teaches scouting skills.
Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Instructor duties:
Job Description: The Bugler plays the bugle at troop ceremonies.
Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Bugler duties:
Job Description: The Librarian takes care of troop literature.
Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Librarian duties:
Job Description: The Historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of troop activities.
Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Historian duties:
Job Description: Assists the Adult Webmaster and Scoutmaster witht he maintenance and development of the Troop website.
Reports to: Adult Webmaster, Scoutmaster, and PLC
Webmaster duties:
Job Description: Helps minimize impact on the land by teaching members the principles of Leave No Trace and improving Scouts’ outdoor ethics decision-making skills.
Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader
Duties:
Qualifications:
Job Description: An Order of the Arrow Troop Representative is a youth liaison serving between the local OA lodge or chapter and his troop. In his troop, he serves as a communication and programmatic link to the Arrowman and adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently members of the Order. He does this in a fashion that strengthens the mission of the lodge and purpose of the Order. By setting a good example, he enhances the image of the Order as a service arm to his troop.
Reports to: The Senior Patrol Leader
OA Troop Representative duties:
OA Troop Representative Qualifications:
Job Description: The Den Chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and den leaders in the Cub Scout pack.
Reports to: The Den Leader in the pack and the Assistant Scoutmaster for the New Scout Patrol in the troop. Den Chief duties:
Job Description: The Chaplain Aide works with the Troop Chaplain to meet the religious needs of the Scouts in the troop. He also works to promote the religious emblems program.
Reports to:the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (and works with the Chaplain) Chaplain Aide duties:
Job 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 and be an Eagle Scout. He is appointed by the Scoutmaster because of his demonstrated leadership ability.
Reports to: The Scoutmaster Junior Assistant Scoutmaster duties:
Patrol Leader
Job Description: The Patrol Leader is elected by the patrol and leads the patrol.
Reports to: The Senior Patrol Leader Patrol Leader duties:
Assistant Patrol Leader (APL)
Job Description: The Assistant Patrol Leader is appointed by the Patrol Leader and leads the patrol in his absence.
Reports to: The Patrol Leader Assistant Patrol Leader duties:
Assist the Patrol Leader in:
Patrol Quartermaster
Job Description: The Patrol Quartermaster is appointed by the Patrol Leader. He checks out and checks in required equipment from the Troop Quartermaster. He also makes sure everyone in his patrol has required equipment for each event. He keeps patrol gear organized and knows who has it.
Reports to: Both the Patrol Leader and the Troop Quartermaster
Patrol Quartermaster duties:
Patrol Scribe
Job Description: The Patrol Scribe is appointed by the Patrol Leader and keeps patrol records.
Reports to: the Patrol Leader
Patrol Scribe duties:
Grubmaster
Job Description: The Grubmaster is appointed by the Patrol Leader and shops for food. Duties rotate each outing.
Reports to: the Patrol Leader
Grubmaster duties:
Chief Cook
Job Description: The Chief Cook is appointed by the Patrol Leader and prepares eatable food for the patrol. Duties rotate for each outing.
Reports to: the Patrol Leader
Chief Cook duties:
Cheermaster
Job Description: The Cheermaster is appointed by the Patrol Leader and is responsible for keeping moral high in the Patrol.
Reports to: the Patrol Leader
Cheermaster duties: