Scout Leadership Structure

Boy Scouts is founded on the principles of being a boy lead organization with an adult structure that is there to support them. As a result, there is a leadership structure that is in place that enables the boys to properly run the Troop. All boys need to be clearly aware of who the leaders are and show them the proper respect as a leader.

Scout Leadership Responsibilities

Each leadership position that a Scout holds has a set number of expectations that the boy must perform. Below is a listing of the duties for each

Senior/Asst. Senior Patrol Leader:

• Lead all Patrol Leader Council (PLC) meetings.
• Work with the Scoutmaster in setting the directions of the troop
• Actively lead and guide the troop
• Run all troop meetings
• Direct campout activities

Patrol Leader/Asst. Patrol Leader:

• Attend all Patrol Leader Council (PLC) meetings
• Follow all directions given by the Senior Patrol Leader staff
• Actively lead and guide your patrol
• Act as the voice for your patrol at the PLC meetings
• Keep your patrol informed as to changes in schedules

Quartermaster:

• Have a current list of all items maintained in the Troop trailer.
• Keep First Aid boxes equipped
• Have a current inventory of the number of Class B shirts
• Have a current count of the number of Troop neckerchiefs available

Scribe:

• Attend all PLC meetings and record minutes of each meeting
• Maintain a binder with attendence and minutes of each PLC meeting

Librarian:

• Maintain a complete list of all merit badge and advancement books in the Troop library
• Maintain a checkout list of all books checked out of the library
• Bring the Troop library to all Troop meetings and Summer Camp
• Assure the books stay current

Historian:

• Maintain the Troop's historical records and photographs
• Take pictures at Troop outings for historical purposes

Den Chief:

• Take an active participation in helping lead a Cub Scout Den
• Complete the Den Chief training

Troop Guide:

• Mentor new Scouts in Troop
• Attend all PLC meetings
• Act as a leader for new Scout patrol

Instructor:

• Be a mentor in a specific Scouting skill
• Lead training sessions

Requirements for Scouts to be a Leader

Senior Patrol Leader:

• Life Scout
• Attend Junior Leader Training (Pine Tree) or was a SPL or ASPL in a previous Troop
• Has been a High Attendence Award recipient

Asst. Senior Patrol Leader:

• Star Scout
• Attended Junior Leader Training (Pine Tree) or was a SPL or ASPL in a previous Troop
• Has been a HIgh Attendance Award Recipient

Patrol Leader (exception of first year patrols):

• First Class Scout

Asst. Patrol Leader:

• Second Class Scout

Patrol Leaders Council (PLC)

The Patrol Leaders Council meets on the firsth Tuesday of each month. The PLC is responsible for planning a boy-run Scout program.

The Patrol Leaders Council consists of the Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader(s), Patrol Leaders, Assistant Patrol Leaders, and the Troop Guide. The Troop Scribe is a non-voting member of the Patrol Leaders Council. His responsibility is to keep a record of the meeting minutes. If a Patrol leader is unable to attend a meeting of the Patrol Leaders Council, he shall have his Assistant Patrol Leader attend in his place. If that is not possible, he shall designate another member of his patrol to attend in his place.

The Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, and the Committee Chair attend all meetings of the Patrol Leaders Council and shall advise the Council as needed.

If other adults would like to attend the meeting they are doing so as an observer only.