Troop 189 has been awarded BSA Quality Unit Status in
2003
2004
2005
2006

and the
2007 Centennial
Quality Unit
Award
 

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Troop 189
Leadership Position Description

ASSISTANT SENIOR PATROL LEADER

    • GENERAL INFORMATION
    • Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader
    • Term: 1 Year
    • 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.  Depending upon the Troop size and structure, we may or may not have an appointed ASPL in any given year.
    • QUALIFICATIONS
    • Age: none
    • Rank: 1st Class or higher
    • Experience: none
    • Attendance: 50% over the 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 absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
      • Effort: You are expected to given 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 (including pants), 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 Senior Patrol Leader or 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 will assume your responsibilities.
  • SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
      • 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 Leader's Council.
      • “Signs Off” on Scout rank advancement up to 2 ranks below his own