Troop 5 Parent Leader
Training
2014
Troop 5 Parent Leader Training
Troop 5 – Parental Involvement
Active scout participation + Parent
guidance/support = Successful Scout
Doesn’t mean you have to camp
(although you are more then welcome)
NO Dump and run – BSA does not mean
Babysitters of America
Communicate with your scout
Troop 5 Parent Leader Training
Boy Run Troop
Boys plan the theme of meetings/
outings
Parents/adults/committee
members take a background role
SPL or ASPL gives directions/
makes decisions with scoutmaster
Troop 5 Parent Leader Training
Troop 5 is based on the Patrol Method
A Patrol is a group of about 8 boys that
plan, carry out projects and hike and
camp together.
Patrols also help boys learn leadership
skills in a smaller group format.
Patrols should meet on a regular basis to
plan activities, menus and advancement
activities.
Troop 5 Parent Leader Training
Elections – new youth leaders at all levels
Troop holds Leadership elections every six
months
Leadership positions are required for
advancement
Elections are for SPL (Senior Patrol
Leader) and Patrol leaders
Other positions are appointed by SPL with
assistance from the Scoutmaster
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Appointed leadership Positions
ASPL – Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Scribe or Webmaster
Quartermaster
Librarian
Chaplain Aide
OA Troop Representative
Historian
Instructor
Troop Guide
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Troop Meetings (6:30-8:15)
Troop meetings are the 1st, 2nd, and
3rd Tuesdays of each month.
Committee meeting 4th Tuesday of
month (ALL adults welcome to come)
Patrol Leaders Council (PLC)- youth
leadership meets to plan events and
discuss troop items
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Adult Leadership
Positions
Committee
Chairperson
Scoutmaster
ASM – Assistant
Scoutmasters
Chairperson
Activities
Chairperson
Treasurer
Secretary
Advancement
Chairperson
Fundraising
Service Chair
Committee
members
Quartermaster
OA Rep Advisor
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Camping/Outings
Parents Role- Boy Run, so the boys make
the decisions and work in a patrol method
Once they arrive at the event, you take a
background role
Basic gear is provided for camping
Scout is responsible for their uniform,
Scout Handbook, Personal Gear, Mess kit
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Outing Permission Slips
Permission slip MUST be filled out prior to
event/outing
The payment for the event is turned in at
same time as permission slip
You can either write a check or mark scout account
for payment
Refunds are not provided- if you suddenly
can’t make an event, you need to find someone
to fill your spot (some exceptions apply)
It is parent’s responsibility to be
communicate with their scout on events they
sign up for
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Health Forms
All scouts and participating adults
must health form on file
3 Parts and insurance card copy
A/B needed for 72 hours or less
A/B/C needed for anything over 72
hours
Updating information continuously to
all scoutmaster/secretary
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Troop expectations from parents:
Provide up to date information about your son
(health concerns, etc.)
Fill out permission slips completely with payment
Bylaws
Code of conduct – Signed by Scout & parent
Discipline - Refer to Code of Conduct for
disciplinary issues.
Communicate with your scout on upcoming events
If there is ever an issue please speak to the
scoutmaster or have your scout speak to the SPL
immediately.
Troop 5 Parent Leader Training
The Troop web-site -
http://troop5waukesha.weebly.com
provides an electronic link to the Troop
including upcoming activities, permissions
slips, etc.
Yahoo GroupTroop5waukesha@yahoogroups.com
Allows us to send mass email/communicate
easily