Leadership Responsibilities

runs all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference

runs the patrol leaders’ council (PLC) meetings

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

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

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, webmaster,  chaplain aide, and OA representative

serves as a member of the patrol leaders’ council

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

lends a hand controlling the patrols and building patrol spirit

plans and leads patrol meetings and activities

keeps patrol members informed

assigns each patrol member a specific duty

represents his patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetings and the annual program planning conference

prepares the patrol to participate in all troop activities

works with other troop leaders to make the troop run well

knows the abilities of each patrol member

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows and develops patrol spirit

introduces new Scouts to troop operations

guides new Scouts from harassment by older Scouts

helps new Scouts towards earning the First Class rank

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

counsels individuals Scouts on Scouting challenges

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

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

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

attends and keeps a log of patrol leaders’ council meetings

records individual Scout attendance and dues payments

records individual Scout advancement progress

works with the troop committee member responsible for records and finance

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

knows the purposes of Cub Scouting

helps Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting

serves as the activities assistant at den meetings

sets a good example through attitude and uniforming

is a friend to the members of the den

helps lead weekly den meetings

helps the den in its part of the monthly pack meeting.

knows the importance of the monthly theme and pack meeting plans

meets regularly with the den leader to review den and pack meeting plans

meets as needed with adult members of the den, pack, and troop

receives training from the den leader (and Cubmaster or assistant Cubmaster)

takes Den Chief Training

encourages Cub Scouts to become Webelos Scouts when they are eligible

encourages Webelos Scouts to join a Scout troop upon graduation

helps the denner and assistant denner to be leaders.

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

assists the troop chaplain with religious services at troop activities

encourages troop members to strengthen their own relationships with God through personal prayer and devotion and participation in religious activities appropriate to their faith

tells Scouts about the Religious Emblems program for their faith at least once a year

helps recognize troop members who receive their religious emblems, (such as at a court of honor)

makes sure religious holidays are considered during the troop program planning process

helps plan for religious observance in troop activities

encourages saying grace at meals while camping or at other activities

helps promote annual Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

gathers photos and facts about 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

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

teaches basic Scouting skills

schedule/coordinate merit badge counselor(s) for troop/Scout instruction

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

sets up and takes care of the 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, and follows up on late returns

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

works with various unit members on needed topics

ensures the website is as youth-run as possible

maintains the website as needed

sets a good example

correctly wears the Scout uniform correctly

shows Scout spirit

attends troop, chapter and lodge meetings regularly as a youth representative of the troop and Order

serves as a two-way communication link between the troop and the lodge or chapter

arranges with the lodge or chapter election team to conduct an annual Order of the Arrow election for the troop at a time approved by the patrol leaders council

arranges with the lodge or chapter for at least one camp promotion visit to the unit annually

makes at least one high adventure presentation to the troop, to include the OA programs, annually

participates in troop courts of honor, as requested by the senior patrol leader, by recognizing: high adventure participation of troop members, induction of new OA members, changes in OA honors of troop members, and other appropriate activities

coordinates the ordeal induction process for newly elected candidates by: ensuring they know the time and location of the ordeal, providing information of what to bring to the ordeal, assisting (as needed) in arranging transportation to the ordeal, and offering assistance (as needed) to the lodge in the ordeal process

assists current ordeal members in the troop in sealing their membership by becoming brotherhood members by: ensuring they know the time and location of brotherhood opportunities, assisting (as needed) in arranging transportation to the brotherhood opportunities, and offering assistance to the lodge (as needed) in the brotherhood process

offers periodic training and discussions of OA principles, symbolism, and the Legend as needed by and appropriate for the troop members of the Order, at the discretion of the PLC

assists the troop (as appropriate) as a trainer of leadership and outdoor skills.

advocates environmental stewardship and Leave No Trace camping

sets a good example by: wearing the Scout uniform correctly, showing Scout spirit, and living by the Scout Oath, the Scout law, and the OA Obligation

assures the troop adheres to the Principles of Leave No Trace, Tread Lightly, and the Outdoor Code

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.

sets a good example.

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law.

shows Scout spirit