LEADERSHIP POSITION DESCRIPTIONS February 2017
Summary of Troop Positions The table below provides a quick overview of the leadership positions available in Troop 128. Hyperlinks lead directly to specific position descriptions. While most leadership positions can be ued for rank advancement, the table shows that Assistant Patrol Leader does not satisfy the requirement. Further, Bugler will not satisfy the requirements for the Rank of Eagle. Mere appointment to a position will not satisfy the rank advancement requirements. Each position has attendance requirements, and a Scout's performance will be reviewed by another Scout or the Scoutmaster. For every position, however, the Scoutmaster makes the final decision at the end of the performance period regarding whether the Scout adequately performed the duties of the position. Page Position Meets Rank Req. Fill Attendance % Reviewer Star Life Eagle Priority 1 Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) Yes Yes Yes 85 SM 1 2 Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) Yes Yes Yes 80 SPL 1 3 Patrol Leader (PL) Yes Yes Yes 80 SPL 1 4 Assistant Patrol Leader (APL) NO NO NO 75 PL 1 5 Troop Guide (TG) Yes Yes Yes 85 SM 1 6 Troop Quartermaster (QM) Yes Yes Yes 60 ASPL 2 7 Chaplain Aide (CA) Yes Yes Yes 60 ASPL 2 8 Den Chief (DEN) Yes Yes Yes 60/90 den SM 2 9 Troop Scribe (SCB) Yes Yes Yes 70 ASPL 2 10 Troop Librarian (LIB) Yes Yes Yes 60 ASPL 3 11 Instructor (INST) Yes Yes Yes 75 SPL 3 12 Webmaster (WEB) Yes Yes Yes 60 ASPL 3 13 Outdoor Ethics Guide (OEG) Yes Yes Yes 60 ASPL 3 14 The Order of the Arrow Representative (TOAR) Yes Yes Yes 60/100 OA ASPL 3 15 Troop Historian (HST) Yes Yes Yes 60 ASPL 3 16 Bugler (BGL) Yes Yes NO 60 ASPL 3 17 Junior Assistant Scoutmaster (JASM) Yes Yes Yes 80 SM 4
Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) b. Tell the Scoutmaster if you will miss a meeting or outing. c. If absent, ensure the ASPL will fill-in. services projects is set at: 85 percent. SM Approval a. Runs all troop meetings, Patrol Leader's Counsel meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference. b. Reviews the peformance of Patrol Leaders and Troop Guides. c. Appoints other troop junior leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster. d. Assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders. e. Assists the Scoutmaster with Junior Leader Training. f. Attends resident camp with troop, if conducted during term. In Troopmaster:
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) b. Tell the Scoutmaster if you will miss a meeting or outing. services projects is set at: 80 percent. SPL Approval a. Helps the Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) run meetings and activities. b. Assumes the SPL's duties in his absence. c. Helps train and supervise the Troop's Scribe, Quartermaster, Instructors, Librarian, Chaplain Aide, Bugler, Webmaster, Outdoor Ethics Guide, and TOAR. d. Serves as a member of the Patrol Leader's Counsel. f. Reviews the performace of those who report to him (see c.). In Troopmaster:
Patrol Leader (PL) b. Tell the Senior Patrol Leader if you will miss a meeting or outing. c. If absent, ensure that Assistant Patrol Leader will fill-in. services projects is set at: 80 percent. SPL Approval a. Conducts the election of the Assistant Patrol Leader. b. Represents the Patrol at the Patrol Leader's Council. c. Maintains patrol spirit and high level of performance. d. Helps Scouts advance. May sign skills requirements if PL holds the rank of First Class or above. d. Keeps the patrol informed of patrol and troop events. e. Keeps the patrol together as a unit during troop meetings. f. Conducts at least one patrol meeting per month. g. Is the chief recruiter for new Scouts. In Troopmaster:
Assistant Patrol Leader (APL) b. Tell the Patrol Leader (PL) if you will miss a meeting or outing. c. Expected attendance rate troop meetings, PLCs, outings, and services projects is set at: 75 percent. PL Approval a. Helps the PL plan and steer patrol meetings and activities. b. Helps the PL keep the patrol informed. c. Assumes the PL's duties if the PL is absent. d. Helps Scouts advance, but may only sign skill requirements if he holds the rank of Star or above. d. Lends a hand in contolling behavior and builds patrol spirit. e Welcomes new Scouts into his patrol. Sign:
Troop Guide (TG) b. Tell the Senior Patrol Leader if you will miss a meeting or outing. c. If absent, ensure that another Senior Scout will fill-in. services projects is set at: 85 percent. SM Approval a. Introduces new Scouts to troop operations. b. Guides new Scouts through early Scouting activities. c. Shields new Scouts from harassmenet by older Scouts. d. Helps Scouts advance to First Class within one year. May sign skills requirements if he holds the rank of First Class or above. d. Teaches basic Scout Skills. e. Learns the names of all New Scouts. f. Coaches the New Scout Patrol's PL. g Attends Patrol Leaders Council with the PL. In Troopmaster:
Troop Quartermaster (QM) services projects is set at: 60 percent. ASPL Approval a. Keeps records on patrol and troop equipment. b. Works with and guides patrol quartermasters. c. Issues tents and other equipment, and ensure it is returned in good condition. Suggests when replacements are needed. d. Keeps the trailer and closets neat and well organized. e. Sets up a QM's work table at every regular troop meeting. f. Works closely with the Committee Equipment Chair. g. Inspects Patrol Boxes before and after every campout. In Troopmaster:
Chaplain Aide (CA) services projects is set at: 60 percent. ASPL Approval a. Leads Scouts in graces and prayers at meals and events. b. Coordinates with St. John's staff for Scout Sunday, if held during his term in office. c. Tells Scouts about the religious emblem program(s) for their faiths. d. Ensures that religious holdiays are considered in troop planning. e. Leads "Scout Services" on campouts. In Troopmaster:
Den Chief (DEN) services projects is set at: 60 percent. SM Approval a. EXPECTED PARTICIPATION RATE WITH DEN: 90%. b. Knows the purpose of Cub Scouting. c. Assists with activities at den meetings. d. Is a "big kid" friend to boys in the den. e. Helps Den Leaders at pack and den meetings. d. Encourages boys to join Boy Scouts. e. Invites Webelos and AoLs to appropriate Troop 128 events. f. At a minimum, takes online Den Chief training (present certificate) In Troopmaster:
Troop Scribe (SCB) services projects is set at: 70 percent. ASPL Approval a. KEEPS DETAILED & ACCURATE ATTENDANCE RECORDS. This is a crucial function. Records must be kept in the small troop closet and are subject to SM/ASM/SPL/ASPL inspection at any time. SM provides guidance on the scope of the records. b. Takes and keeps minutes of the Patrol Leaders Council meetings. c. Within 3 days after a PLC meeting, provides the notes to the Webmster for posting on the troop website. d. Guides patrol Scribes in the performance of their duties. In Troopmaster:
Troop Librarian (LIB) services projects is set at: 60 percent. ASPL Approval a. Sets up his work table at every regular troop meeting. b. Keeps records of books and pamplets the troop owns. c. Recommends new and replacement items. d. Makes books and pamphlets available to borrow. e. Keeps records of borrowed items. f. Follows-up on late returns. g. Accepts donations of used merit badge books. In Troopmaster:
Instructor (INST) services projects is set at: 75 percent. SPL Approval a. Plans and teaches basic Scout skills to troop and patrols. b. Reviews and understands current rank requiremnts, SCT to 1Cl. b. Helps identify skills that need to be taught for advancement. c. Provides at least four training presentations at regular troop meetings during his term in office. d. Establishes and maintains 4 geocaches on St. John's property. Micro-caches will be used, and locations must be approved by SM e. Signs skill requirments if he holds the rank of Star or above. In Troopmaster:
Troop Webmaster (WEB) services projects is set at: 60 percent. ASPL Approval a. Obtain editing rights to private pages of the website. b. Learn from the Committee's Webmaster how to edit the private pages of the website. c. Review the website monthly for errors and broken links. d. Edit the calendar to match plans published by the SM and PLC. e. Publish on the private pages the PLC notes provided by the Scribe. f. Publishes stories from the Historian after approval by the SM. g. Ensures that only "G-rated" material is posted. In Troopmaster:
Outdoor Ethics Guide (OEG) services projects is set at: 60 percent. ASPL Approval a. Help the troop plan and conduct an outdoor program that emphasizes effectively practicing the principles of outdoor ethics. b. Help Scouts improve their outdoor ethics decision-making skills to minimize impacts as they participate in outdoor activitie c. Supports Scouts who are working to complete the relevant requirements for the Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class ranks. d. Reviews patrol Leave No Trace plans before every campout. In Troopmaster:
(TOAR) The Order of the Arrow Representative services projects is set at: 60 percent. ASPL Approval a. Attend 100% of Monthly OA meeting except with good cause. b. Be the communication link between the troop and the lodge. c. Encourage participation in High Adventure programs. d. Encourage active participation in service projects. e. Encourage both weekend and resident camping. f. Encourage Arrowmen to be active leaders in the troop and the lodge. g. Encourage Arrowmen to obtain Brotherhood. e. Ensure that the troop has an election each year. In Troopmaster:
Troop Historian (HIST) services projects is set at: 60 percent. ASPL Approval a. Gather pictures and facts about troop activities and keep them in a file, scrapbook, or electronic format. b. Maintain the organization and appearance of the troop bulletin board. c. Keeps information available for Scouting activites, media requests and troop history projects. d. Provides Webmaster with short stories about troop activities. e. Produces a final notebook reporting the history of the troop during his term in office. In Troopmaster:
Troop Bugler (BGLR) services projects is set at: 60 percent. ASPL Approval a. Ensures that troop flag ceremonies are respectful and impressive. b. Maintains troop flags (T128, Va.., USA) and ensures they are stored in a respectful manner. c. Leads patrol Sargents-at-Arms and ensure patrols maintain and display flags at troop meetings. d. Teaches flag ceremonies and handling for advancement. e. Plays "Taps," "Revelry," and other calls to the best of his ability. In Troopmaster:
Junior Assistant Scoutmaster (JASM) services projects is set at: 80 percent. SM Approval a. Functions as an Assistant Scoutmaster. b. Performs duties as assigned by Scoutmaster. c. Becomes "fully trained" by the standards of the BSA for ASMs, if such training is offered within the NCAC during his term in office. In Troopmaster: