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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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