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Youth Leadership Positions and Troop Organization Junior Leader Training Troop 1600 – Jordan UCC.

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1 Youth Leadership Positions and Troop Organization Junior Leader Training Troop 1600 – Jordan UCC

2 Troop 1600 Jordan UCC Module 2: Troop Organization The Process for Today Review our Troop Organization Review our Troop Organization Review Common Duties and Expectations for all Leaders Review Common Duties and Expectations for all Leaders Take a few minutes to review your own position and set some goals Take a few minutes to review your own position and set some goals Detailed position descriptions are included in your Leadership Training binder Detailed position descriptions are included in your Leadership Training binder Review the goals with the group Review the goals with the group

3 Troop 1600 Jordan UCC Module 2: Troop Organization Troop Organization Chart Scoutmaster Senior Patrol Leader Junior Asst Scoutmaster ASM – New Scouts Asst Senior Patrol Leader Patrol Leader Troop Guide Patrol Leader (New Scouts) Asst Patrol Leader Asst Patrol Leader Asst Patrol Leader Scribe Quarter- master Instructor Librarian/ Historian OA Rep Chaplain Aid Member of The PLC

4 Troop 1600 Jordan UCC Module 2: Troop Organization Common Duties Set a good example Set a good example Listen Listen Be a good “follower” Be a good “follower” Wear the Scout Uniform correctly Wear the Scout Uniform correctly Live by the Scout Oath and Law at all times Live by the Scout Oath and Law at all times Show and help develop Scout Spirit Show and help develop Scout Spirit Work as a team with other leaders to make the troop run well Work as a team with other leaders to make the troop run well

5 Troop 1600 Jordan UCC Module 2: Troop Organization Senior Patrol Leader Responsible To: Scoutmaster and Troop Members Responsible To: Scoutmaster and Troop Members Specific Duties: Specific Duties: Preside at all troop meetings, events, activities, and planning meetings Preside at all troop meetings, events, activities, and planning meetings Chair the Patrol Leaders’ Council Chair the Patrol Leaders’ Council Appoint boy leaders with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster Appoint boy leaders with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster Assign duties and responsibilities to other junior leaders Assign duties and responsibilities to other junior leaders Work with the Scoutmaster in training junior leaders Work with the Scoutmaster in training junior leaders Report troop activities to the Troop Committee Report troop activities to the Troop Committee Assist in youth leadership training Assist in youth leadership training Qualifications: Qualifications: Active Scout for at least 1 year, active with Troop for 6 months Active Scout for at least 1 year, active with Troop for 6 months Prior leadership position for at least 6 months Prior leadership position for at least 6 months First Class or above & SM Approved First Class or above & SM Approved Elected by majority vote of the Troop Elected by majority vote of the Troop

6 Troop 1600 Jordan UCC Module 2: Troop Organization Asst. Senior Patrol Leader Responsible To: Senior Patrol Leader Responsible To: Senior Patrol Leader Specific Duties: Specific Duties: Be responsible for training and giving direct leadership to the following appointed leaders: historian, OA Rep, scribe, librarian, instructor, quartermaster, and chaplain aide Be responsible for training and giving direct leadership to the following appointed leaders: historian, OA Rep, scribe, librarian, instructor, quartermaster, and chaplain aide Help lead meetings and activities as called upon by the Senior Patrol Leader Help lead meetings and activities as called upon by the Senior Patrol Leader Guide the troop in the senior patrol leader’s absence Guide the troop in the senior patrol leader’s absence Perform tasks assigned by the senior patrol leader Perform tasks assigned by the senior patrol leader Function as a member of the patrol leaders’ council Function as a member of the patrol leaders’ council Assist in all planning activities Assist in all planning activities Qualifications: Qualifications: Active Scout for at least 1 year, active with Troop for 6 months Active Scout for at least 1 year, active with Troop for 6 months Prior leadership position for at least 6 months Prior leadership position for at least 6 months First Class or above & SM Approved First Class or above & SM Approved Appointed by SPL Appointed by SPL

7 Troop 1600 Jordan UCC Module 2: Troop Organization Patrol Leader Responsible To: Senior Patrol Leader Responsible To: Senior Patrol Leader Specific Duties: Specific Duties: Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities Keep patrol members informed Keep patrol members informed Assign each patrol member a task and help them succeed Assign each patrol member a task and help them succeed Help the Assistant Patrol Leader become a future PL Help the Assistant Patrol Leader become a future PL Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetings Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetings Prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities Prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities Show and develop Patrol Spirit Show and develop Patrol Spirit Help track advancement of your patrol members Help track advancement of your patrol members Qualifications: Qualifications: Active Scout for at least 1 year, active with Troop for 6 months Active Scout for at least 1 year, active with Troop for 6 months First Class or above & SM Approved First Class or above & SM Approved Elected by majority vote of the Patrol members Elected by majority vote of the Patrol members

8 Troop 1600 Jordan UCC Module 2: Troop Organization Patrol Leader – New Scout Patrol Responsible To: Senior Patrol Leader/Troop Guide Responsible To: Senior Patrol Leader/Troop Guide Specific Duties: Specific Duties: Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities – Encourage active participation in Home Patrol activities Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities – Encourage active participation in Home Patrol activities Keep patrol members informed Keep patrol members informed Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetings Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetings Prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities Prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities Show and develop Patrol Spirit Show and develop Patrol Spirit Encourage advancement of your patrol members working closely with the Troop Guide Encourage advancement of your patrol members working closely with the Troop Guide Qualifications: Qualifications: Active Scout for at least 2 months Active Scout for at least 2 months Elected by majority vote of the new Scouts members (Scouts who have joined the troop within the planning year) Elected by majority vote of the new Scouts members (Scouts who have joined the troop within the planning year) Note – the New Scout Patrol Leader is elected every 2 months. Membership in this patrol is based on a planning year (April – March following crossover from Cub Scouts)

9 Troop 1600 Jordan UCC Module 2: Troop Organization Assistant Patrol Leader Responsible To: Patrol Leader Responsible To: Patrol Leader Specific Duties: Specific Duties: Assist the Patrol Leader Assist the Patrol Leader Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities Keep patrol members informed Keep patrol members informed Prepare your patrol to take part in all troop activities Prepare your patrol to take part in all troop activities Lead the patrol in the patrol leaders’ absence Lead the patrol in the patrol leaders’ absence Show and develop patrol spirit Show and develop patrol spirit Qualifications: Qualifications: Active Scout for at least 1 year, active with Troop for 6 months Active Scout for at least 1 year, active with Troop for 6 months Appointed by Patrol Leaders Appointed by Patrol Leaders

10 Troop 1600 Jordan UCC Module 2: Troop Organization Troop Guide Responsible To: Assistant Scoutmaster of the new-Scout Patrol, and Senior Patrol Leader Responsible To: Assistant Scoutmaster of the new-Scout Patrol, and Senior Patrol Leader Specific Duties: Specific Duties: Introduce new Scouts to Troop operations Introduce new Scouts to Troop operations Guide new Scouts through the early scouting activities Guide new Scouts through the early scouting activities Shield new Scouts from harassment by older scouts Shield new Scouts from harassment by older scouts Help the new Scouts earn First Class rank in their first year Help the new Scouts earn First Class rank in their first year Teach basic scout skills and Coach individual scouts Teach basic scout skills and Coach individual scouts Coach the patrol leader of the new-scout patrol on his duties Coach the patrol leader of the new-scout patrol on his duties Attend the PLC meetings with the patrol leader of the new scout patrol Attend the PLC meetings with the patrol leader of the new scout patrol Make sure the new scout patrol rotates PL every month Make sure the new scout patrol rotates PL every month Qualifications: Qualifications: Active Scout in Troop 1600 Active Scout in Troop 1600 Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader

11 Troop 1600 Jordan UCC Module 2: Troop Organization Troop Scribe Responsible To: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Responsible To: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Specific Duties: Specific Duties: Attend and keep a log of Patrol Leaders’ Council Meetings Attend and keep a log of Patrol Leaders’ Council Meetings Record attendance of all troop members Record attendance of all troop members Work with the Troop Advancement Chairperson to track advancement Work with the Troop Advancement Chairperson to track advancement Handle Troop correspondence appropriately Handle Troop correspondence appropriately Provide trip summary (including roses and thorns) to the SPL and Troop Historian Provide trip summary (including roses and thorns) to the SPL and Troop Historian Qualifications: Qualifications: Active Scout in Troop 1600 Active Scout in Troop 1600 Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader

12 Troop 1600 Jordan UCC Module 2: Troop Organization Troop Chaplain Aide Responsible To: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Responsible To: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Specific Duties: Specific Duties: Keep Troop leaders appraised of religious holidays when planning activities Keep Troop leaders appraised of religious holidays when planning activities Assist the Troop Chaplain in meeting the religious needs of Troop members while on activities Assist the Troop Chaplain in meeting the religious needs of Troop members while on activities Encourage saying grace at all meals while camping and on other activities Encourage saying grace at all meals while camping and on other activities Lead “Scouts Own” services on camping trips Lead “Scouts Own” services on camping trips Tell troop members about religious emblems programs for their faith Tell troop members about religious emblems programs for their faith Qualifications: Qualifications: Active Scout in Troop 1600 Active Scout in Troop 1600 Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader

13 Troop 1600 Jordan UCC Module 2: Troop Organization Troop Quartermaster Responsible To: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and troop committee equipment coordinator Responsible To: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and troop committee equipment coordinator Specific Duties: Specific Duties: Keep records of patrol and troop equipment Keep records of patrol and troop equipment Keep equipment in good repair Keep equipment in good repair Keep Troop storage area and trailer neat and clean Keep Troop storage area and trailer neat and clean Issue equipment and see that it is returned in good condition Issue equipment and see that it is returned in good condition Suggest new or replacement items Suggest new or replacement items Work with the troop committee member responsible for equipment Work with the troop committee member responsible for equipment Keep track of consumable supplies (propane, mantles, etc) Keep track of consumable supplies (propane, mantles, etc) Qualifications: Qualifications: Active Scout in Troop 1600 Active Scout in Troop 1600 Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader

14 Troop 1600 Jordan UCC Module 2: Troop Organization Troop Instructor Responsible To: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Responsible To: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Specific Duties: Specific Duties: Instruct scouting skills as needed within troop or patrols Instruct scouting skills as needed within troop or patrols Prepare well in advance for each teaching assignment Prepare well in advance for each teaching assignment Test scouts on their advancement requirements as needed Test scouts on their advancement requirements as needed Assist Troop Guide in teaching new scouts basic skills Assist Troop Guide in teaching new scouts basic skills Qualifications: Qualifications: Active Scout in Troop 1600 Active Scout in Troop 1600 Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader

15 Troop 1600 Jordan UCC Module 2: Troop Organization Den Chief Responsible To: Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, Den Leader Responsible To: Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, Den Leader Specific Duties: Specific Duties: Helps lead the weekly den meeting. Helps lead the weekly den meeting. Assists with assigned den activities at the monthly pack meetings. Assists with assigned den activities at the monthly pack meetings. Shares responsibility with the den leaders in all den activities, looking to them for adult leadership and inspiration. Shares responsibility with the den leaders in all den activities, looking to them for adult leadership and inspiration. Meets with the den leader to plan his part of the program for the den meetings. Meets with the den leader to plan his part of the program for the den meetings. Helps plan activities between the Den and Scout Troop (applies to Webelos Den Chiefs) Helps plan activities between the Den and Scout Troop (applies to Webelos Den Chiefs) Recognizes the denner (a member of the den, chosen by his peers) as his right-hand man by giving him opportunities to serve. Recognizes the denner (a member of the den, chosen by his peers) as his right-hand man by giving him opportunities to serve. Takes part in all training opportunities so he may become a better leader Takes part in all training opportunities so he may become a better leader Qualifications: Qualifications: Active Scout in Troop 1600 Active Scout in Troop 1600 Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader

16 Troop 1600 Jordan UCC Module 2: Troop Organization Order of the Arrow Rep Responsible To: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Responsible To: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Specific Duties: Specific Duties: Serve as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troop Serve as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troop Encourage year round and resident camping in the troop Encourage year round and resident camping in the troop Encourage older scout participation in high adventure programs Encourage older scout participation in high adventure programs Encourage scouts to actively participate in community service projects Encourage scouts to actively participate in community service projects Assist with leadership skills training Assist with leadership skills training Encourage Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the Troop Encourage Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the Troop Encourage Arrowmen in the troop to be active participants in the lodge and/or chapter activities and to seal their membership in the OA by becoming Brotherhood members Encourage Arrowmen in the troop to be active participants in the lodge and/or chapter activities and to seal their membership in the OA by becoming Brotherhood members Qualifications: Qualifications: Be a registered Boy Scout and an active member of the Troop Be a registered Boy Scout and an active member of the Troop Member of the OA and Local Chapter in good standing Member of the OA and Local Chapter in good standing Approved by the Scoutmaster and appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader and ASPL Approved by the Scoutmaster and appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader and ASPL

17 Troop 1600 Jordan UCC Module 2: Troop Organization Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Responsible To: Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters Responsible To: Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters Specific Duties: Specific Duties: Functions as an Assistant Scoutmaster Functions as an Assistant Scoutmaster Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster Help lead troop meetings and activities Help lead troop meetings and activities Help train and supervise Scouts that are or will be part of the Patrol Leaders Council Help train and supervise Scouts that are or will be part of the Patrol Leaders Council Serve as an active member of the Patrol Leaders Council Serve as an active member of the Patrol Leaders Council Always lend a hand running the troop and building Troop spirit Always lend a hand running the troop and building Troop spirit Attend monthly ASM meetings Attend monthly ASM meetings Qualifications: Qualifications: Active Scout in Troop 1600 Active Scout in Troop 1600 At least 16 years of age and at Life or Eagle rank At least 16 years of age and at Life or Eagle rank Appointed by Scoutmaster Appointed by Scoutmaster

18 Troop 1600 Jordan UCC Module 2: Troop Organization Expectations for All Leaders Attend Training when offered Attend Training when offered Attend PLC and Planning meetings Attend PLC and Planning meetings If you can’t attend, make sure you have a backup! If you can’t attend, make sure you have a backup! Set an example - Continue your own advancement Set an example - Continue your own advancement Be responsible for helping to train others Be responsible for helping to train others Help promote good communications within the Troop Help promote good communications within the Troop

19 Troop 1600 Jordan UCC Module 2: Troop Organization It’s Your Turn… Take 15 Minutes… Take 15 Minutes… Review your position description Review your position description Highlight 2-3 duties that you feel are the most important Highlight 2-3 duties that you feel are the most important Set 2-3 attainable goals for your term in this position Set 2-3 attainable goals for your term in this position We’ll review and provide each other with ideas We’ll review and provide each other with ideas Remember make your goals SMART! Remember make your goals SMART! Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely

20 Troop 1600 Jordan UCC Module 2: Troop Organization Questions?


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