1. PLC Patrol Leaders’ Council Boy Scout of AmericaBasic Leader Training1

2. Who run the troop? Who are the decision makers for the troop scouts’ activities? 2

3. Boy-Led or Boy-Run ********************** How? 3

4. PLC Patrol Leaders’ Council Meetings & Activities 4

5. Video #5 – Meetings ********************** Video #6 – Activities 5

6. Patrol Leaders’ Council PLC - The Engine that powers the boy-led troop, a great place for scouts to develop their leadership skill! 1.Planning is critical to the success of a troop and its program 2.PLC meetings are opportunities to longer-range planning 3.The commitment of the boys to the troop is also critical 6

7. The Parts of PLC Opening and Call to Order -SPL Roll Call – Troop Scribe Patrol Reports – Patrol Leaders Old Business -SPL Plan Program Feature and Outing - SPL Plan the Month’s Troop Meeting - SPL New Business -SPL Scoutmaster’s Minutes - SM 7

8. PLC Annual Program Planning Conference Develop Troop Goals for the coming year Schedule Major events Schedule Special Troop Activities Select Program Features Notes: – All the activities and monthly meetings are based on the annual planning – There will be “program planning” course in this training 8

9. Who Are In PLC Anyone who – has a troop level job – is in charge of an event/activity (SIC) – has the rank of Star or above For all others, depending on troop polices, may or may not welcome to attend the meetings 9

10. What To Discuss Or Decide Activities are happening Activities will happen - The future time length depends on what the activity is Reflection for the event happened last month Reviews – mini, midyear and annual Planning 10

11. Troop Level Jobs 11 Scoutmaster Assistant Scout Master Den chiefTroop Guide Senior Patrol leader Patrol Leader Assistant Patrol leader Patrol Leader Assistant Patrol leader Patrol leader Assistant Patrol leader Venture Patrol leader Assistant SPL Chaplain Aid OA Representative ScribeLibrarianHistorian Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

12. Concerns & Considerations SM pre-views the agenda SM/ASMs provide suggestions SM/ASMs provide guidance Committee does the final approval ??? 12

13. Boy-Led or Boy-Run ********************** With Adult Leaders Support/Guide 13

14. The Methods of Scouting Scouting Ideals Patrols Outdoors Advancement Personal Growth Adult Association Leadership Development Uniform 14

15. Q & A 15