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Senior
Patrol Leader
The
Senior Patrol Leader
is the focal point of the
troop.
He
needs to attend as close to
all troop
functions as possible. One
of
the major
parts of the Senior Patrol
Leader 's job is to appoint
other troop
leaders.
He must
choose leaders who are
able, not just his friends
or other popular Scouts.
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Patrol
Leader
The
Patrol
Leader may easily be the
most
important job in the
troop.
He
has the
closest contact with the
patrol members and is in
the perfect position
to help
and guide them.
Along with
the Senior Patrol Leader
and Assistant Senior
Patrol Leader, he is one
of the
primary members of the
Patrol Leaders' Council.
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Junior
Assistant
Scoutmaster
The
Junior
Assistant Scoutmaster (JASM)
serves in the capacity of an
Assistant Scoutmaster except
where legal age and maturity
are required.
He holds the rank of
Eagle and is at least 15
years old but
not
yet 18. The
Scoutmaster appoints him
because of his
leadership
ability.
Position qualifications
and
responsibilities
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Den
Chief
The
Den
Chief works with the Cub
Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and
Den Leaders in
the Cub Scout pack. He
provides knowledge of games
and Scout
skills that many Den Leaders
lack.
Position qualifications
and
responsibilities
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Instructor
The
Instructor
teaches scouting skills.
He will work closely
with
both the Troop Guide and
with the Assistant
Scoutmaster for new Scouts.
The Instructor does
not have to be an expert but
should be
able
to teach the Scout craft
skills needed for
Tenderfoot, Second Class,
and First Class ranks.
Position qualifications
and
responsibilities
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Troop
Guide
The
Troop
Guide works with the new
Scouts. He helps them
feel
comfortable and earn their
First Class rank in their
first year.
The Troop Guide is a
friend to the new Scouts and
makes the
first
year fun and successful.
Position qualifications
and
responsibilities
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Assistant
Senior Patrol
Leader
The
Assistant
Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) is
the second highest ranking
patrol leader in the Troop.
The ASPL 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.
Position qualifications
and
responsibilities
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Assistant
Patrol
Leader
The
Assistant
Patrol Leader is appointed by
the Patrol Leader and leads the
patrol in his absence. He
will actively help run the
patrol.
Position qualifications
and
responsibilities
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Chaplain
Aide
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
awards program.
Position qualifications
and
responsibilities
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Troop
Historian
The
Troop
Historian keeps a historical
record or scrapbook of troop
activities. The true value
of a good Historian does not
show
up
until years later. He
provides material for displays
and
presentations of current
activities. In addition,
the work of
the
Historian provides a link with
the past.
Position qualifications
and
responsibilities
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Librarian
The
Troop
Librarian takes care of troop
literature. The library
contains books of historical
value as well as current
materials.
All together, the library
is a troop resource worth
hundreds
of
dollars. The Librarian
manages this resource for the
troop.
Position qualifications
and
responsibilities
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Quartermaster
The
Troop
Quartermaster keeps track of
troop equipment and sees that it
is
in good working order. He
does most of his work around
campouts.
There are times when the
Quartermaster has to be
available to
check equipment in and out.
Position qualifications
and
responsibilities
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Scribe
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. To be a good
Scribe you
need
to attend nearly all troop
and Patrol Leaders' Council
meetings.
Position qualifications
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