Current Leaders - Lake Villa Troop 323

Lake Villa Boy Scout Troop 323 Calendar of Events...

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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, 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 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 (your designated assistant, if there is one) is ready to assume your responsibilities.

Responsibilities Based on Position

	Senior Patrol Leader Job description: The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the Scouts with the approval of the Scoutmaster to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop. Reports to: the Scoutmaster. Senior Patrol Leader duties: Runs all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference Runs the patrol leaders' council meeting 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 Keeps Patrol Leaders informed. Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
	Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Reports to: the Senior Patrol Leader. Assistant Senior Patrol Leader duties: 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, instructors, librarian, historian, and chaplain aide Serves as a member of the patrol leaders' council Helps keeps Patrol Leaders informed. Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
	Troop Scribe Job description: The Scribe keep the troop records. He records the activities of the patrol leaders' council and keeps a record of dues, advancement, and Scout attendance at troop meetings. Reports to: the Assistant Senior Patrol leader. Scribe duties: 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 Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
	Troop Guide Job description: The Troop Guide works with new Scouts. He helps them feel comfortable and earn their First Class rank in their first year. Reports to: the Assistant Scoutmaster for the new Scout patrol in the troop. Troop guide duties: Introduces new Scouts to troop operations Guides new Scouts through early Scouting activities Ensures that new Scouts are treated positively by the older scouts Helps new Scouts earn First Class rank in their first year 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 Assists the Assistant Scoutmaster with training Counsels individual Scouts on Scouting challenges Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
	Librarian Job description: The Librarian takes care of troop literature. Reports to: the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Librarian duties: 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 Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
	Historian Job description: The Historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of troop activities. Reports to: the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Historian duties: Gathers pictures and facts about past troop activities and keeps them in a historical file or scrapbook Takes care of Troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs for troop activities Keeps information about former members of the troop Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
	Chaplain Aide Job 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 emblems program Reports to: the assistant senior patrol leader. Chaplain Aide duties: 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 Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
	Troop Quartermaster Job Description: The Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order. Reports to: the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. Quartermaster duties: Keeps records on patrol and troop equipment Makes sure equipment is in good working condition Issues equipment and makes sure it's returned in good condition Makes suggestions for new or replacement items Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
	Den Chief Job description: The den chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and den leaders in the Cub Scout pack. Reports to: the Den Leader in the pack and the Assistant Scoutmaster for the new Scout patrol in the troop. Den Chief duties: Knows the purposes of Cub Scouting Helps Cub Scouts advance through Cub Scout ranks Encourages Cub Scouts to join a 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 Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
	Patrol Leader Job description: The patrol leader is the elected leader of his patrol. He represents his patrol on the patrol leaders' council. Reports to: the senior patrol leader. If you're the patrol leader for the new Scout patrol, you'll also work with the troop guide who is assigned to your patrol. Patrol leader duties: Appoints the Assistant Patrol Leader Represents the patrol on the patrol leaders' council Plans and steers patrol meetings Helps Scouts advance Acts as the chief recruiter of new Scouts Keeps patrol members informed Knows what his patrol members and other leaders can do Develops Patrol Spirit Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
	Assistant Patrol Leader Job description: The Assistant Patrol Leader is appointed by the patrol leader and leads the patrol in his absence. Reports to: the Patrol Leader Assistant Patrol Leader Duties: Helps the Patrol Leader Plan and steer patrol meetings and activities Helps him keep patrol members informed Helps the patrol get ready for al troop activities Represents his patrol at patrol leaders' council meetings when the Patrol Leader cannot attend Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit Helps develop Patrol Spirit Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit

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