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SCOUTMASTER CHAIRMAN SECRETARY (MEMBERSHIP))


• Organize the Committee to see that all
• Train and guide boy leaders to run their functions are delegated, coordinated, • Keep minutes of meetings and send
• Provide a systematic recruiting plan for
Troop. and completed. out Committee meeting notices.
members and see that they are properly
• Work with and through responsible • Maintain a close relationship with the • Handle publicity.
registered.
adults to give Scouting to boys. Chartered Organization Representaive • Prepare a family newsletter of Troop
• Make it possible for each Scout to and the Scoutmaster. events and activities.
• Meet regularly with the Patrol Leaders’ experience at least ten (10) days and • See that Troop leaders and Committee • Conduct the Troop resource survey.
Council (PLC) for training and planning nights of camping each year. members have training opportunities. • Responsible for seeing that all
of Troop activities. • Participate in Council and District • Interpret national and local Council members are registered with the
• Attend all Troop meetings or have a Activities. policies to Troop. Scout Service Center.
qualified adult substitute. • Work closely with Scoutmaster in • Plan for family night programs and
• Take part in Webelos Scout graduation
preparing Troop Committee meeting family activities.
• Assist the Troop Chairman in planning ceremonies in Packs related to your agendas. • Plan the charter presentation
the Troop Committee meeting agenda. Troop. • Call, preside, and promote attendance at program.
• Attend Troop Committee Meetings monthly Troop Committee meetings and • Invite all Webelos Scout families to
• Conduct or delegate Scoutmaster any special meetings that may be called. participate in appropriate Troop
conferences for all rank advancements • Ensure Troop representation at monthly programs and arrange for welcome
and youth personal development as Roundtables. of graduating Webelos.
needed. • Secure top-notch, trained individuals for • Work to achieve Troop’s
camp leadership. membership goal.
• Encourage Scouts th attain First Class • Arrange for Charter review and
rank in their first year and at least one recharter annually.

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ASSISTANTT SCOUTMASTER ASSISTANTT SCOUTMASTER ASSISTANTT SCOUTMASTER FRIENDS OF SCOUTING
(PHYSICAL ARRANGEMENTS) (ACTIVITIES) (PATROL ADVISOR) ENROLLMENT CHAIRMAN
• Serve as the Troop leader in the absence
• Be responsible to the Scoutmaster for of the Scoutmaster. • Serve as Advisor for a Patrol. • Build organization to enroll
Troop physical arrangements. • Be responsible to the Scoutmaster for • Serve as a resource for the Patrol. parents and Scouters in
• Work with the Troop Quartermaster and program and activities of the Troop. Attend Patrol meetings regularly.
• the Troop as a member of
Troop Committee members • Work with the Assistant Senior Patrol Recruit others to assist.
(outdoor/activities). Leader in administering Troop
• Friends of Scouting.
• Involve the resources of the Scout • Enroll as a member of
• Arrange for use of Troop equipment by operations.
families. Friends of Scouting.
Webelos Den. • Work with Webelos Den Leader(s)
• Support the Patrol Leader in • Attend kick-off meeting.
• Be responsible for the care and neat related to the Troop.
planning activities.
appearance of all equipment. • Coordinate joint Webelos Den-Troop • Follow-up until all cards are
• Be responsible for the health and safety activities. • Aid the Patrol Leader in leading
accounted for.
in all Troop affairs. • Assist in securing instructors for Webelos activities.
• Give recognition to
• Participate in training. activities badges and Boy Scout skills. • Report to Scoutmaster on Patrol
needs. contributors.
• Be responsible for Troop’s participation
in District and Council actives. • Attend training courses and
• Attend training courses and Roundtables. Roundtables .
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SERVICE/GOOD TURN TREASURER (FINANCE/RECORDS) OUT/DOOR ACTIVITIES ADVANCEMENT
• Handle all Troop funds. Pay bills • Encourage Scouts to advance in
• Stimulate community Good Turns and on recommendation of the • Supervise and help procure camp rank.
service projects. Scoutmaster and authorization of equipment. • Arrange and conduct monthly Troop
• Serve as Counselor for advancement the Troop Committee. • Work with Quartermaster on boards of review.
service projects. • Maintain checking and savings inventory, storage, and proper • Conduct frequent courts of honor, at
maintenance of Troop equipment. least quarterly.
• Approve Eagle Scout service projects. accounts.
• Help in securing permission to use • Develop and maintain a Merit Badge
• Promote Service projects for • Train and supervise the Troop
camping sites. Counselor list.
chartered organizations. Scribe in record keeping.
• Serve as transportation coordinator. • Make a prompt report on the correct
• Oversee Scouting for Food & Clothing • Receive Troop income each week • Encourage monthly outdoor activities form to the Council Service Center
Drive. from the Troop Scribe. or special activities. when a Troop board of review is
• Keep adequate records in the • Promote the National Camping held. Secure badges and
Troop/Team Record Book. Award. certificates.
• Supervise the camp savings plan. • Promote, through family meetings, • Work with the Troop Scribe to
• Report to the troop Committee at attendance at Troop campouts, maintain all Scout advancement
each meeting. camporees, and summer camp to records.
• Lead in the preparation of the reach the goal of one outing per • Work with the Troop librarian to build
annual Troop budget. month. and maintain a Troop library of merit
badge pamphlets.

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CHAPLAIN
• Provide a spiritual tone for Troop Reproduce and cut these apart and use them as you
meetings and activities.
• Give guidance to the Chaplain Aide. are recruiting adults to fill vacant positions in the Troop.
• Promote regular participation of each
member in the activities of the
religious organization of his choice. These can also be useful in improving a current
• Visit homes of Scouts in time of leaders effectiveness.
sickness or need.
• Give spiritual counseling service when
needed or requested.
• Encourage Boy Scouts to earn their
appropriate religious emblems.
• Provide opportunities for Boy Scouts
to grow in their duty to God and their
fellow Scouts.

Program packets 2001

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