Elibility Requirements for ASPL, and Patrol Leaders
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
A. During each election cycle, scouts eligible for ASPL will be identified by
the Advancement Coordinator and the Scoutmaster will contact each
Scout to see if the Scout is interested in the position.
B. To qualify for ASPL, the Scout must:
a. Be thirteen years old or older
b. Must have completed first class or higher rank
c. Must be approved by the Scoutmaster as a Scout that has shown
good Scout spirit and attendance
d. The ASPL must have previously served in a PLC leadership
position such as PL, APL or PLC Scribe
C. The term of the ASPL will be for 6 months, at the end of which he would
became the SPL for the next six months.
D. The ASPL acts as a intern SPL what the SPL is not present
E. The ASPL will become the permanent SPL in case that the SPL resigns,
leaves the troop or is disciplined by the TC or SM.
a. In such cases, at the end of his first term as SPL, the Scout can
choose to stay as SPL for the next 6 months or allow is ASPL to
become SPL
b. Credit for it leadership requirements will be given based on the
number of months served in each position.
Patrol Leader
A. During the October month new patrols will be formed by selecting new
patrol leader (PL) and assigning scouts to their patrols. These PL will
serve for 6 months.
B. To be eligible for patrol leader, the Scout must
a. Completed second class or higher rank
b. Completed a previous leadership position.
i. That could be a troop position or assistant patrol leader
b. Must be approved by the Scoutmaster as a Scout that has show
good Scout spirit and attendance
C. The patrol leaders will be elected after the ASPL has been selected
D. During the month of March, a new Patrol leader will be selected among
the patrol members that are eligible to be PL as previously defined.
a. In the case that there is not an eligible scout for PL among the
member of the patrol, the SM will find a suitable scout from another
patrol.
E. Once the patrol leader is elected and the members of the patrol are
selected and approved the SM, the PL can select its Assistant Patrol
Leader and Patrol Quartermaster.
Troop Elections Process
1. The Election for ASPL will be the first item to be decided.
2. Candidates for PL will be selected by majority vote from a field of eligible
candidates.
3. Once the appropriate number of PL’s is elected, the patrol will be formed
based on the following restrictions:
a. A maximum of 13 scouts and a minimum of 6 scouts will be
required to form a patrol.
b. The patrol members will be allow to join the patrol leader and form
a patrol
c. The Scoutmaster will have the prerogative of restricting
participation of certain scouts in certain patrol for disciplinary
reasons.
4. Candidates for Troop Leadership positions will be selected by ASPL from
a field of eligible candidates.
a. All troop leadership positions assignment must have been
previously approved by the Scoutmaster as a Scout that has show
good Scout spirit
b. The troop positions are
i. PLC Scribe
ii. Dues Scribe
iii. Librarian
iv. Historian
v. Quartermaster
vi. Chaplin Aid
vii. Troop guide (2)
viii. Bugler (when available)
ix. Den Chief (As needed)
Senior Patrol Leader
Planning the year's programming
Making sure everything runs smoothly
Coordinating all meetings and events
Presiding over the PLC (including calling monthly meetings)
Bringing concerns to the Troop Committee
Disciplining when necessary
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Assisting the Senior Patrol Leader
Taking over in the Senior Patrol Leader's absence
Taking responsibility for the other junior leaders performing their jobs
Setting up a color guard roster
Patrol Leaders
Taking responsibility for own patrol
Keeping members informed of upcoming meetings and activities
Holding own meetings to take care of both Troop business and Patrol work
Holding own patrol activities
Helping members with advancement
Working with other leaders on Troop planning
Making sure Patrol runs smoothly and members behave themselves
Assistant Patrol Leaders
Taking over the responsibilities of the Patrol Leader when he is not available
performing other responsibilities assigned to him by the Patrol Leader
Troop Guide(s)
Acting as a resource for new and experienced scout alike
Assisting in individuals' advancement to First Class
Acting as a guide to patrols
Scribe
Taking notes at Troop meetings (when assigned) and at all PLC meetings
Keeping attendance records in Troop Record Book
Writing a summary of the month's events for the monthly newsletter
Keeping all leader applications including blanks on file
Quartermaster
Keeping track of all Troop equipment
Keeping the equipment in good condition
Handing out the equipment for all troop events
Keeping the Scout Room clean
Reporting gear needs to the PLC and Troop Committee
Chaplain Aide
Working on or having earned the Ad Altaire Dei (Roman Catholic religious award)
Helping others to earn the Ad Altaire Dei award
Leading prayer services at all appropriate Troop events
Making sure the Troop is aware of religious concerns
Bugler
Knowing appropriate bugle calls
Bugling at all Courts of Honor and Troop events
Working on (or having earned) the Bugling Merit Badge
Den Chief(s)
Have a Den to work with
Read the Den Chief Handbook
Report to PLC on progress regularly
Assist in crossovers ceremonies
Have evaluation from Den Leader at the end of each term
Attend meetings of both Troop and Den regularly
Junior Assistant Scoutmaster
Supervises and helps the Troop leaders
Acts in the same capacity as an Assistant Scoutmaster
Reports to the Scoutmaster rather than the Senior Patrol Leader
Patrol Leaders Council (PLC)
The PLC consists of the Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader,
Patrol Leaders, and the Troop Guide(s). The Scoutmaster and Assistant
Scoutmasters are usually present in an advisory capacity. In the absence of
Patrol Leaders, the Assistant Patrol Leaders may attend the meeting. The Scribe
is also present to take notes, but does not vote. Other leaders may be invited by
the Senior Patrol Leader and/or Scoutmaster as necessary.
Leadership Positions
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.
Senior Patrol Leader
Job Description:
The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top
junior leader in the troop.
Reports To:
Scoutmaster
Duties:
Run all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning
conference.
Runs the Patrol Leader's 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.
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Job Description:
The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest ranking junior leader in
the troop. The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in
the absence of the SPL or when called upon. He also provides leadership to
other junior leaders in the troop.
Reports To:
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, Instructor, Librarian,
Historian, and Chaplain Aide.
Serves as a member of the Patrol Leader's Council.
Scribe
Job Description:
The Scribe keeps 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:
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Duties:
Attends and keeps a log of Patrol Leaders' Council meetings.
Records individual Scout attendance at troop activities.
Quartermaster
Job Description:
The Troop Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in
good working order.
Reports To:
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Duties:
Keeps records on patrol and troop equipment
Makes sure equipment is in good working condition
issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition
Makes suggestions for new or replacement items
Works with the Troop Committee member responsible for equipment
Instructor
Job Description:
The Instructor teaches Scouting skills.
Reports To:
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Duties:
Teaches basic Scouting skills in troop and patrols.
Librarian
Job Description:
The Librarian takes care of troop literature.
Reports To:
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
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.
Troop Historian
Job Description:
The Troop Historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of troop activities.
Reports To:
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
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 of troop activities.
Keeps information about former members of the troop.
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:
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader / Chaplain
Duties:
Assists the Troop Chaplain with religious services at troop activities.
Tells Scouts about the religious emblems program for their faith.
Makes sure religious holidays are considered during troop program planning.
Helps plan for religious observance in troop activities, especially campouts and
Courts of Honor.
Bugler
Job Description:
The Bugler sounds bugle calls as required.
Reports To:
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Duties:
Sound the following bugle calls as required:
First Call, Reveille, Mess, To the Colors, Officers, Drill, Assembly, Recall,
Fatigue, Church, Fire, Swimming, Retreat, Call to Quarters, Taps
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:
Assistant Scoutmaster for the New Scout Patrol
Duties:
Introduces new Scouts to troop operations.
Guides new Scouts through early Scouting activities
Shields new Scouts from harassment by older Scouts.
Helps new Scouts earn First Class 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.
OA Representative
Job Description:
The Order of the Arrow Troop Representative is a youth liaison serving between
the local OA lodge or chapter and his unit.
Reports To:
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Duties:
Serves as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troop.
Encourages year round and resident camping in the troop.
Encourages older Scout participation in high adventure programs.
Encourages Scouts to actively participate in community service projects.
Assists with leadership skills training in the troop.
Encourages Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the troop.
Encourages Arrowmen in the troop to be active participants in the lodge and/or
chapter activities and to seal their membership in the Order by becoming
Brotherhood members.
Sets a good example.
Den Chief
Job Description:
The Den Chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and Den Leaders in
the Cub Scout pack.
Reports To:
Scoutmaster / Den Leader
Duties:
Knows the purposes of Cub Scouting.
Helps Cub Scouts advance through Cub Scout ranks.
Encourages Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout 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.
Junior Assistant Scoutmaster
Job Description:
The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster serves in the capacity of an Assistant
Scoutmaster except where legal age and maturity are required. He must be at
least 16 years old and not yet 18. He's appointed by the Scoutmaster because of
his leadership ability.
Reports To:
Scoutmaster
Duties:
Functions as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.
Patrol Leader
Job Description:
The Patrol Leader is the elected leader of his patrol. He represents his patrol on
the Patrol Leader's Council.
Reports To:
Senior Patrol Leader
Duties:
Appoints the Assistant Patrol Leader.
Represents the patrol on the Patrol Leader's 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.
Assistant Patrol Leader
Job Description:
The Assistant Patrol Leader is appointed by the Patrol Leader and leads the
patrol in his absence.
Reports To:
Patrol Leader
Duties:
Helps the Patrol Leader plan and steer patrol meetings and activities.
Helps the Patrol Leader keep patrol members informed.
Helps the patrol get ready for all troop activities.
Represents his patrol at Patrol Leader's Council meetings when the Patrol
Leader cannot attend.
Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit.
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