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Besides the SPL, ASPL, and Patrol Leaders there are other important jobs to be done. Some are appointed by the SPL; others are appointed by the Scoutmaster. Depending on the skills within the Troop, in any given year some of these positions might not be filled.
Junior Assistant Scoutmaster
Den Chief
Instructor
Guide
Chaplain Aide
Historian
Librarian
Quartermaster
Scribe
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Troop 189
Leadership Position Description
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 Experience: Previous leadership positions Attendance: 75% 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
Troop 189
Leadership Position Description
DEN CHIEF
GENERAL INFORMATION Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster at the request of a Cubmaster Term: 6 Months 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: Usually 14 or older Rank: Usually 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 absences in a row, you can be removed from office. In terms of attendance with your den, you are expected to attend 90% of den meetings and pack functions. You must inform the Den Leader if you will be absent. 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
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 It is very important the Den Chiefs properly display Scout Spirit
Troop 189
Leadership Position Description
INSTRUCTOR
GENERAL INFORMATION Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster Term: 6 Months Reports to: ASPL Description: The Instructor teaches Scouting skills. Comments: The Instructor will work closely with both the SPL and the Scoutmaster. The Instructor does not have to be an expert but should be proficient in and able to teach the Scoutcraft skills needed for Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. QUALIFICATIONS Age: 15 or older Rank: Life or higher Experience: SPL 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 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
TROOP GUIDE
GENERAL INFORMATION Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster Term: 6 Months, when a New Scout Patrol is formed Reports to: Scoutmaster and SPL Description: The Troop Guide works with new Scouts. He helps them feel comfortable and earn their First Class rank as quickly as is practical for the new Scout. 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. This is an important position. QUALIFICATIONS Age: 14 or older Rank: Star or higher Experience: PL 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 90% 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
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 as quickly as practical. Teaches basic Scout skills. Works with the Patrol Leaders at Patrol Leaders' Council meetings. Assists the Assistant Scoutmasters or Instructor with training. Counsels individual Scouts on Scouting challenges. “Signs Off” on Scout rank advancement up to 2 ranks below his own
Troop 189
Leadership Position Description
CHAPLAIN AIDE
GENERAL INFORMATION Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader Term: 6 Months Reports to: ASPL 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 awards 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 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 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 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
Assists the Troop Chaplain with religious services at troop activities. Tells Scouts about the religious emblem program for their faith. Makes sure religious holidays are considered during troop program planning. Helps plan for religious observance in troop activities.
Troop 189
Leadership Position Description
TROOP HISTORIAN
GENERAL INFORMATION Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader Term: 6 Months Reports to: ASPL Description: The Troop Historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of troop activities. In our case, our scrapbook is digital via our web site: www.troop189ny.com Comments: The true value of a good Historian does not show up until years later. The Historian provides material for displays and presentations 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 and the Internet is helpful 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 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 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
Gathers pictures and facts about past troop activities and helps post them to our web site Takes care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities. Keeps information about former members of the troop.
Troop 189
Leadership Position Description
TROOP 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 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 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 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
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.
Troop 189
Leadership Position Description
TROOP QUARTERMASTER
GENERAL INFORMATION Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader Term: 6 Months Reports to: ASPLr 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: none Experience: none Attendance: 50% over the previous six 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 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
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 Supervises the weekly Service Patrol in getting the US, troop, and patrol flags for meetings and ceremonies and puts them away afterwards.
Troop 189
Leadership Position Description
TROOP SCRIBE
GENERAL INFORMATION Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader Term: 6 Months Reports to: ASPL Description: The Scribe keeps the troop records. He works closely with a Committee Member to keep a record of 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 the previous six 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 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
Records individual Scout attendance. Records individual Scout advancement progress Works with the Troop Committee members responsible for records and finance.
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