Troop 195 Leadership Nomination Form

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1 Troop 195 Leadership Nomination Form Name: Age: Rank: Election procedures: Elections are held in September and February. We use a secret ballot. The troop votes on SPL and 2 3 ASPLs from the list of scouts that submitted Nomination Sheets. Elections will be held in this order: 1. Senior Patrol Leader 2. Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders 3. Patrol Leaders 4. Assistant Patrol Leaders 5. OA Representative Position You Would Like to Be Nominated to: List only the positions you are willing to hold if elected. You may be nominated for 2 positions, but you may only hold one position. Once you are elected to your primary position, your name will be removed from all subsequent ballots. First Choice: Why you think you will be good leader: Alternate Choice: Why you think you will be good leader: Volunteer Leadership Positions: The troop has multiple leadership positions that you must volunteer for. The below positions are held for a scout year and re chosen in June. 1. Scribe 2. Quartermasters 3. Grubmasters 4. Librarian 5. Historian 6. Bugler 7. Troop Guide 8. Chaplain s Aide 9. Instructors 10. Den Chiefs First Choice: Why you think you do a good job: Scout s Agreement: I read the job descriptions on page 2 and will fulfill the responsibilities of the Leadership position if elected or chosen. Explain what makes a good leader: Signed: Date:

2 Troop Positions of Responsibility All elected leaders are expected to be active in our Troop, set a good example in behavior, attend Troop meetings and wear our uniform properly. SPL, ASPL, Scribe, Patrol Leaders, Troop Guides and Troop Quartermasters must attend the PLC. Leaders who cannot do their job must find another Scout fill in for them. Volunteer Positions may be requested at any time throughout the scout year and will be assigned as vacancies become available. Senior Patrol Leader (elected at each election) The senior patrol leader is the top leader of the troop. He is responsible for the troop s overall operation. With guidance from the Scoutmaster, he takes charge of troop meetings, of the patrol leaders council, and of all troop activities, and he does everything he can to help each patrol be successful. He is responsible for annual program planning conferences and assists the Scoutmaster in conducting troop leadership training. The senior patrol leader presides over the patrol leaders council and works closely with each patrol leader to plan troop meetings and make arrangements for troop activities. He reports to the Scoutmaster. Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (elected at each election) The assistant senior patrol leader works closely with the senior patrol leader to help the troop move forward and serves as acting senior patrol leader when the senior patrol leader is absent. Among his specific duties, the assistant senior patrol leader provides direction to the troop quartermaster, scribe, historian, librarian, instructors, and Order of the Arrow representative. They report to the Scoutmaster or SPL. Patrol Leader and Assistant Patrol Leader (elected by each Patrol, not by the Troop) The patrol leader is the top leader of a patrol. He represents the patrol at all patrol leaders council meetings and the annual program planning conference and keeps patrol members informed of decisions made. He plays a key role in planning, leading, and evaluating patrol meetings and activities and prepares the patrol to participate in all troop activities. The patrol leader learns about the abilities of other patrol members and fully involves them in patrol and troop activities by assigning them specific tasks and responsibilities. He encourages patrol members to complete advancement requirements and sets a good example by continuing to pursue his own advancement. They report to the Scoutmaster or ASPLs Troop Guide ( a volunteer position) The troop guide is both a leader and a mentor to the members of the new-scouts. He should be an older Scout who holds at least the First Class rank and can work well with younger Scouts. He helps the patrol leaders of the new-scouts in much the same way that a Scoutmaster works with a senior patrol leader to provide direction, coaching, and support. He reports to the New Scout ASM. Quartermaster ( a volunteer position) The quartermaster is the troop s supply boss. He keeps an inventory of troop equipment and sees that the gear is in good condition. He works with patrols quartermasters as they check out equipment and return it, and at meetings of the patrol leaders council he reports on the status of equipment in need of replacement or repair as well as plans for equipment for upcoming campouts. He reports to and is overseen my The Eagle Quartermaster. Scribe ( a volunteer position) The scribe is the troop s secretary. He attends meetings of the patrol leaders council and keeps a record of the discussions. He cooperates with the patrol scribes to record attendance and dues payments at troop meetings and to maintain troop advancement records. He coordinates attendance and payments for troop activities and campouts. The troop committee's Records Coordinator may assist him with his work. Historian ( a volunteer position) The historian collects and preserves troop photographs, news stories, trophies, flags, scrapbooks, awards, and other memorabilia and makes materials available for Scouting activities, the media, and troop history projects. Librarian ( a volunteer position) The troop librarian oversees the care and use of troop books, pamphlets, magazines, audiovisuals, and merit badge counselor lists. He checks out these materials to Scouts and leaders and maintains records to ensure that everything is returned. He may also suggest the acquisition of new literature and report the need to repair or replace any current holdings.

3 Grubmaster ( a volunteer position) The grubmaster coordinates with youth leaders to plan and organize troop meals. He shops for and sometimes cooks for the troop. He organizes the duty crew at each campout and assigns a fire keeper. He maintains and cleans the patrol cook kits with help of patrol grubmasters. He is overseen by the SPL and the Adult/ Eagle Grubmaster. Instructor ( a volunteer position) Each instructor is an older troop member proficient in a Scouting skill. He must also have the ability to teach that skill to others. An instructor typically teaches subjects that Scouts are eager to learn especially those such as first aid, camping, and backpacking that are required for outdoor activities and rank advancement. A troop can have more than one instructor. Leave No Trace Trainer ( a volunteer position) The Leave No Trace Trainer specializes in teaching Leave No Trace principles and ensuring that the troop follows these principles on outings. He can also help Scouts earn the Leave No Trace award. He should have a thorough understanding of and commitment to Leave No Trace. Ideally, he should have completed Leave No Trace training and earned the Camping and Environmental Science merit badges. Chaplain Aide ( a volunteer position) The chaplain aide assists the troop chaplain and the religious emblems counselor (usually an adult from the troop committee or the chartered organization) in serving the religious needs of the troop. He ensures that religious holidays are considered during the troop s program planning process and promotes the BSA s religious emblems program. Bugler ( a volunteer position) The bugler plays the bugle (or a similar interest) to mark key moments during the day on troop outings, such as reveille and lights out. He must know the required bugle calls and should ideally have earned the Bugling merit badge. Den Chief ( a volunteer position) The den chief works with a den of Cub Scouts and with their adult leaders. He takes part in den meetings, encourages Cub Scout advancement, and is a role model for younger boys. Serving as den chief can be a great first leadership experience for a Scout. Webelos Den Chief ( a volunteer position) A Webelos den chief can help plan and assist with the leadership of Webelos den meetings and field activities. He can lead songs and stunts, and encourage Webelos Scouts to progress into the Boy Scout troop. Order of the Arrow Troop Representative (elected position) The Order of the Arrow representative serves as a communication link between the troop and the local Order of the Arrow lodge. By enhancing the image of the Order as a service arm to the troop, he promotes the Order, encourages Scouts to take part in all sorts of camping opportunities, and helps pave the way for older Scouts to become involved in high-adventure programs. The OA troop representative assists with leadership skills training. He reports to the senior patrol leader.

4 I. TROOP ELECTIONS A. TROOP NOMINATIONS To run for an elected office, each individual must submit a Nomination Form prior to the night the elections will be held. Nomination Forms will be available on the troop website. Candidates may be nominated by someone else, but they must sign the nomination form to indicate the acceptance of the nomination. Individuals may nominate themselves. B. TROOP ELECTION PROCESS Offices will be elected in the following order: Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders. (Note that later in the meeting the patrols will meet to elect their officers.) O A Representative if applicable. The process will be run by the Scoutmaster or a election committee, which is made up of older boys from the troop who are not running for any office, under the direction of the Scoutmaster. The following steps are followed for each office: 1. Office responsibilities are read by a representative of the election committee. 2. Candidates give a two-minute-maximum speech stating name, rank, current office in troop, training toward office, what a good leader means to them, how they plan to better the troop during their term in office. (Note that campaigning is allowed but there are to be no gifts or giveaways, such as candy.) 3. Each scout votes on one ballot. Ballots are collected and tallied by the election committee. Election results are announced by a representative of the election committee. C. TROOP POSITION REQUIREMENTS/LIMITS There is a maximum of a two term limit for the 3 elected positions, these terms may or may not be consecutive. Additional requirements/limits are as follows: 1. Senior Patrol Leader - Must have served a full term as Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. - Must be a minimum of Star Rank. - May not hold another position (elected or appointed) during their term of office. 2. Assistant Senior Patrol Leader - Must have served a full term as Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, or Scribe. - Must be a minimum of Star Class Rank. - May not hold another position (elected or appointed) during their term of office. II. PATROL ELECTIONS The following is the recommended patrol election process. Any deviation from this process must be approved by the Patrol Advisor or Scoutmaster.

5 A. PATROL NOMINATIONS To run for an elected office, each individual must submit a Nomination Form prior to the night the elections will be held. Nomination forms will be available on the troop website. Candidates may be nominated by someone else, but they must sign the nomination form to indicate the acceptance of the nomination. Individuals may nominate themselves. B. PATROL ELECTION PROCESS Offices will be elected in the following order: Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. The process will be run by the SPL or ASPL. The following steps are followed for each office: 1. Office responsibilities are read by the SPL or ASPL. 2. Candidates give a two-minute-maximum speech stating name, rank, current office in troop, training toward office, what a good leader means to them, how they plan to better the troop during their term in office. (Note that campaigning is allowed but there are to be no gifts or giveaways, such as candy.) 3. Each scout votes on one ballot. Candidates cannot vote for themselves. Ballots are collected, tallied and results announced by the SPL or ASPL. C. PATROL POSITION LIMITS There is a limit of two consecutive terms for each of the three elected positions. There is no maximum number of terms.