Scout Positions

BSA Troop 145

Troop 145 Scout Positions - Org Chart

Troop 145 Scout Positions - Duties and Responsibilities

Honor Roll

2008	Keith R.
2009	Cody P.
2010	Simon H.
2011	John H.

Senior Patrol Leader

Responsible to

Scoutmaster and troop members

Specific Duties

	Preside at all troop meetings, events, activities, and annual program planning conference.
	Chair the Green Bars meetings.
	Appoint boy leaders with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster.
	Assign duties and responsibilities to other junior leaders.
	Work with the Scoutmaster in training junior leaders.
	Set a good example.
	Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
	Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
	Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Resources

There are many resources available to help you. These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members. Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders. Some literature resources that can help you follow:

	Boy Scout Handbook
	Junior Leader Handbook
	Scoutmaster Handbook
	Fieldbook
	Boy Scout Songbook
	Boy Scout Requirements
	Troop Program Resources
	Troop Program Features Vol. I, Vol. II, and Vol. III
	Copies of worksheets from the Scoutmaster's Junior Leader Training Kit that relate to your area of responsibility
	Boys' Life magazines
	Merit badge pamphlets
	Copy of troop rules and policies
	Troop and patrol rosters
	Activity calendars (troop, district, local council, chartered organization, school)
	Troop Record Book
	Campfire Program Planner sheet
	Troop Planning Worksheet (from Troop Program Features)

Honor Roll

2008	John H.
2009	Simon H.
2010	Cody J.
2011

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Responsible to

Senior Patrol Leader

Specific Duties

	Be responsible for training and giving direct leadership to the following appointed junior leaders: historian, Order of the Arrow troop representative, scribe, librarian, instructor, quartermaster, and chaplain aide.
	Help lead meetings and activities as called upon by the senior patrol leader.
	Guide the troop in the senior patrol leader's absence.
	Perform tasks assigned by the senior patrol leader.
	Function as a member of the Green Bars meetings.
	Set a good example.
	Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
	Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
	Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Resources

	Boy Scout Handbook
	Junior Leader Handbook
	Scoutmaster Handbook
	Fieldbook
	Boy Scout Songbook
	Boy Scout Requirements
	Troop Program Resources
	Troop Program Features Vol. I, Vol. II, and Vol. III
	Copies of worksheets from the Scoutmaster's Junior Leader Training Kit that relate to your area of responsibility
	Boys' Life magazines
	Merit badge pamphlets
	Copy of troop rules and policies
	Troop and patrol rosters
	Activity calendars (troop, district, local council, chartered organization, school)
	Campfire Program Planner sheet
	Troop Planning Worksheet (from Troop Program Features)

Honor Roll

Phoenix 2008-current
2008	Simon H
2009	Max H.
2010	Max H.
2011
Bad Dogs 2008-current
2008	Cameron
2009	?
2010	?
2011
Tornadoes 2008-current
2008	?
2009	?
2010	?
2011

Patrol Leader

Responsible to

Senior Patrol Leader

Specific Duties

	Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.
	Keep patrol members informed.
	Assign each patrol member a task and help them succeed.
	Represent the patrol at all Green Bar meetings and the annual program planning conference.
	Prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities.
	Show and develop patrol spirit.
	Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
	Know what patrol members and other leaders can do.
	Set a good example.
	Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
	Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

Resources

	Boy Scout Handbook
	Junior Leader Handbook
	Fieldbook
	Boy Scout Songbook
	Boy Scout Requirements
	Troop Program Resources
	Troop Program Features Vol. I, Vol. II, and Vol. III
	Copies of worksheets from the Scoutmaster's Junior Leader Training Kit that relate to your area of responsibility
	Boys' Life magazines
	Merit badge pamphlets
	Copy of troop rules and policies
	Troop and patrol rosters
	Activity calendars (troop, district, local council, chartered organization, school)
	First Class - First Year Tracking Sheet
	Campfire Program Planner sheet
	Troop Planning Worksheet (from Troop Program Features)
	BSA Supply catalog


Phoenix 2008-current
2008	Simon H
2009	Max H.
2010	Max H.
2011

Bad Dogs 2008-current
2008	Cameron
2009	?
2010	?
2011
Tornadoes 2008-current
2008	?
2009	?
2010	?
2011

Assistant Patrol Leader

Responsible to

Patrol Leader

Specific Duties

Help the patrol leader.

	Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.
	Keep patrol members informed.
	Prepare your patrol to take part in all troop activities.
	Lead the patrol in the patrol leader's absence.
	Represent the patrol at all Green Bars meetings in the patrol leader's absence.
	Show and help develop patrol spirit.
	Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
	Set a good example.
	Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
	Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

Resources

	Boy Scout Handbook
	Junior Leader Handbook
	Fieldbook
	Boy Scout Songbook
	Boy Scout Requirements
	Troop Program Resources
	Troop Program Features Vol. I, Vol. II, and Vol. III
	Boys' Life magazines
	Merit badge pamphlets
	Copy of troop rules and policies
	Patrol roster
	Activity calendars (troop, district, local council, chartered organization, school)
	First Class - First Year Tracking Sheet
	Campfire Program Planner sheet
	Troop Planning Worksheet (from Troop Program Features)

Honor Roll

2008	Cody J
2009	?
2010	?
2011

Troop Guide

Responsible to

Assistant Scoutmaster of the new-Scout Patrol and Senior Patrol Leader

Specific Duties

	Introduce new Scouts to Troop operations.
	Guide new Scouts through early Scouting activities.
	Shield new Scouts from harassment by older Scouts.
	Help new Scouts earn the First Class rank in their first year.
	Teach basic Scout skills.
	Coach the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol on his duties.
	Work with the patrol leader at Green Bars meetings.
	Attend Green Bars meetings with the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol.
	Assist the assistant Scoutmaster with training.
	Coach individual Scouts on Scouting challenges.
	Set a good example.
	Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
	Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
	Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Resources

	Boy Scout Handbook
	Junior Leader Handbook
	Fieldbook
	Boy Scout Songbook
	Boy Scout Requirements
	Troop Program Resources
	Troop Program Features Vol. I, Vol. II, and Vol. III
	Boys' Life magazines
	Copies of worksheets from the Scoutmaster's Junior Leader Training Kit that relate to your area of responsibility.
	Copy of troop rules and policies
	Patrol roster
	Activity calendars (troop, district, local council, chartered organization, school)
	First Class - First Year Tracking Sheet
	Campfire Program Planner sheet
	Troop Planning Worksheet (from Troop Program Features)
	BSA Supply catalog

Honor Roll

2008	Max H
2009	?
2010	Joey R.
2011

Historian

Responsible to

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Specific Duties

	Gather pictures and facts about past activities of the troop and keep them in scrapbooks, wall displays, or information files.
	Take care of troop trophies and keepsakes.
	Keep information about troop alumni.
	Set a good example.
	Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
	Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
	Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Resources

	Boy Scout Handbook
	Junior Leader Handbook
	Scoutmaster Handbook
	Fieldbook
	Boy Scout Songbook
	Boy Scout Requirements
	Troop Program Resources
	Troop Program Features Vol. I, Vol. II, and Vol. III
	Boys' Life magazines
	Copy of troop rules and policies
	Troop roster
	Activity calendars (troop, district, local council, chartered organization, school)
	Troop Record Book

Honor Roll

2008	?
2009	?
2010	Keith R.
2011

Order of the Arrow Troop Representative

Responsible to

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Specific Duties

	Serve as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troop.
	Encourage year-round and resident camping in the troop.
	Encourage older-Scout participation in high-adventure programs.
	Encourage Scouts to actively participate in community service projects.
	Assist with leadership skills training in the troop.
	Encourage Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the troop.
	Encourage Arrowmen in the troop to be active participants in lodge and/or chapter activities and to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members.
	Set a good example.
	Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
	Live by the Scout Oath, Scout Law, and OA Obligation.
	Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Resources

There are many resources available to help you. These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members. Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, Arrowmen in your troop, religious advisers, and community leaders. Some literature resources that can help you follow:

	Boy Scout Handbook
	Junior Leader Handbook
	Scoutmaster Handbook
	Order of the Arrow Handbook
	Guide for Officers and Advisers

Honor Roll

2008	Brandon S.
2009	?
2010	David L.
2011

Librarian

Responsible to

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Specific Duties

	Establish and maintain a troop library.
	Keep records on literature owned by the troop.
	Add new or replacement items as needed.
	Have literature available for borrowing at troop meetings.
	Maintain a system to check literature in and out.
	Follow up on late returns.
	Set a good example.
	Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
	Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
	Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Resources

	Boy Scout Handbook
	Junior Leader Handbook
	Scoutmaster Handbook
	Fieldbook
	Boy Scout Requirements
	Troop Program Resources
	Troop Program Features Vol. I, Vol. II, and Vol. III
	Boys' Life magazines
	Merit badge pamphlets
	Copy of troop rules and policies
	Troop roster
	Activity calendars (troop, district, local council, chartered organization, school)
	Troop Record Book
	Varsity Scout Leader Guidebook
	Varsity Scout Program Features Vol. I and Vol. II

Honor Roll

2008	Mason
2008	?
2010	Mason L.
2011

Quartermaster

Responsible to

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
and works with the Troop Committee Equipment Coordinator

Specific Duties

	Keep records of patrol and troop equipment.
	Keep equipment in good repair.
	Keep equipment storage area neat and clean.
	Issue equipment and see that it is returned in good order.
	Suggest new or replacement items.
	Work with troop committee member responsible for equipment.
	Set a good example.
	Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
	Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
	Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Resources

	Boy Scout Handbook
	Junior Leader Handbook
	Fieldbook
	Boy Scout Songbook
	Boy Scout Requirements
	Troop Program Resources
	Troop Program Features Vol. I, Vol. II, and Vol. III
	Boys' Life magazines
	Copy of troop rules and policies
	Troop roster
	Activity calendars (troop, district, local council, chartered organization, school)
	Troop Record Book
	BSA Supply catalog
	Troop equipment inventory book

Honor Roll

2008	Martin
2009	?
2010	Jacob
2011

Scribe

Responsible to

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
and works with Troop Committee Treasurer

Specific Duties

	Attend and keep a log of Green Bars meetings.
	Record attendance and dues payments of all troop members.
	Record advancement in troop records and on Troop Advancement chart.
	Work with appropriate troop committee members responsible for finance, records, and advancement.
	Set a good example.
	Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
	Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
	Show and help develop Scout spirit.
	Handle correspondence appropriately.

Resources

	Boy Scout Handbook
	Junior Leader Handbook
	Boy Scout Requirements
	Troop Program Resources
	Troop Program Features Vol. I, Vol. II, and Vol. III
	Boys' Life magazines
	Copy of troop rules and policies
	Troop and patrol roster
	Activity calendars (troop, district, local council, chartered organization, school)
	Troop Record Book
	First Class - First Year Tracking Sheet

Honor Roll

2008	Cody P
2009	?
2010	N/A
2011

Instructor

Responsible to

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Specific Duties

	Instruct Scouting skills as needed within the troop or patrols.
	Prepare well in advance for each teaching assignment.
	Set a good example.
	Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
	Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
	Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Resources

	Boy Scout Handbook
	Junior Leader Handbook
	Scoutmaster Handbook
	Fieldbook
	Boy Scout Songbook
	Boy Scout Requirements
	Troop Program Resources
	Troop Program Features Vol. I, Vol. II, and Vol. III
	Boys' Life magazines
	Merit badge pamphlets
	Copy of troop rules and policies
	Activity calendars (troop, district, local council, chartered organization, school)
	First Class - First Year Tracking Sheet
	Troop Planning Worksheet (from Troop Program Features)
	BSA Supply catalog

Honor Roll

2008	Rob D.
2009	N/A
2010	Zack O.
2011

Chaplain Aide

Responsible to

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
and works with Chaplain

Specific Duties

	Keep troop leaders appraised of religious holidays when planning activities.
	Assist the troop chaplain or religious coordinator in meeting the religious needs of troop members while on activities.
	Encourage saying grace at meals while camping or on activities.
	Lead "Scouts own" services on campouts.
	Tell troop members about the religious emblems program for their faith.
	Set a good example.
	Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
	Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
	Show and help develop Scout spirit

Resources

	Boy Scout Handbook
	Junior Leader Handbook
	Boy Scout Songbook
	Boy Scout Requirements
	Boys' Life magazines
	Copy of troop rules and policies
	Troop roster
	Activity calendars (troop, district, local council, chartered organization, school)
	Appropriate prayer books for troop members.
	Campfire Program Planner sheet
	Troop Planning Worksheet (from Troop Program Features)

Honor Roll

2008	?
2009	?
2010	N/A
2011

Den Chief -

Responsible to

Assistant Scoutmaster of the new-Scout Patrol
also the Cub Scout Den Leader and Cubmaster of the Pack

Specific Duties

	Serve as the activities assistant at den meetings
	Meet regularly with the den leader to review the den and pack meeting plans.
	If serving as a Webelos den chief; help prepare boys to join Boy Scouting.
	Project a positive image of Boy Scouting.
	Set a good example.
	Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
	Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
	Show and help develop Scout spirit

Resources

There are many resources available to help you. These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members as well as the Cubmaster and Den Leader. Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders. Some literature resources that can help you follow:

	Boy Scout Handbook
	Junior Leader Handbook
	Fieldbook
	Boy Scout Songbook
	Den Chief Handbook
	Den Chief Training
	Appropriate Cub Scout Rank Activity Book
	Boys' Life magazines
	Copy of troop rules and policies
	Activity calendars (troop, district, local council, chartered organization, school)
	BSA Supply catalog

Honor Roll

2008	Brian S.
2009	?
2010	?
2011

Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

Responsible to

Scoutmaster

Specific Duties

	Function as an assistant Scoutmaster (except for leadership responsibilities reserved for adults 18 and 21 years of age or older).
	Accomplish any duties assigned by the Scoutmaster.
	Set a good example.
	Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
	Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
	Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Resources

	Boy Scout Handbook
	Junior Leader Handbook
	Scoutmaster Handbook
	Fieldbook
	Boy Scout Songbook
	Boy Scout Requirements
	Troop Program Resources
	Troop Program Features Vol. I, Vol. II, and Vol. III
	Boys' Life magazines
	Merit badge pamphlets
	Copy of troop rules and policies
	Troop and patrol rosters
	Activity calendars (troop, district, local council, chartered organization, school)
	Troop Record Book
	First Class - First Year Tracking Sheet
	Campfire Program Planner sheet
	Troop Planning Worksheet (from Troop Program Features)
	BSA Supply catalog