Troop 54 Election Process

Elections – Why? An introduction to a real working democratic process An introduction to a real working democratic process For scouts to elect who they want to lead the troop/patrol For scouts to elect who they want to lead the troop/patrol –Ownership and empowerment Part of the Boy Scout advancement process Part of the Boy Scout advancement process Fills roles in the troop that helps in troop enhancement Fills roles in the troop that helps in troop enhancement

When do the elections take place? Every 6 months Every 6 months –Nominations - last meeting in April and October  Excused absent scouts are called and asked if they want to run for a position  Scouts can not run for more than 3 positions –Officer and staff elections - 1 st meeting in May and November –Patrol leadership positions - 2 nd meeting in May and November

What are the positions? Officers Senior Patrol leader (SPL) Senior Patrol leader (SPL) Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) –Now two ASPL’s for troop organization Quartermaster (QM) Quartermaster (QM) Scribe ScribeStaff Chaplin's Aide (CA) Chaplin's Aide (CA) Historian Historian Librarian Librarian Bugler Bugler Leave No Trace Trainer Leave No Trace Trainer Webmaster Webmaster

What are the Positions (cont.)? Patrol Positions Patrol Positions –Patrol Leader (PL) –Assistant Patrol Leader (APL) –New Position: Quartermaster (PQ)  PQ position will be equivalent to APL advancement requirement

What are the By-law requirements for leadership positions? Troop officer requirements: Troop officer requirements: –a. First class or above. –b. Must have been a patrol leader. –c. Must have attended Scoutmaster Troop Junior Leader Training. –d. Voted in by troop with Scoutmaster’s approval. Troop staff officer requirements: Troop staff officer requirements: –a. First Class Rank or above –b. Voted in by the troop with Scoutmaster’s approval

What are the By-law requirements for leadership positions (cont.)? Patrol Leader and Officer requirements: Patrol Leader and Officer requirements: –a. Patrol Leader must be First Class Rank or above. –b. Patrol Staff –Assistant Patrol Leader and Patrol Quartermaster must be Second Class Rank or above. –c. Voted in by Patrol with Scoutmaster approval. –d. Term of Patrol Leader-Patrol Leader may not serve two consecutive terms

Other criteria that apply Scout should be of good character Scout should be of good character –Respectful to all –Clean in his moral behavior –Reverent to God –Wears uniform properly Scout should be dedicated to the troop Scout should be dedicated to the troop –Attends almost all troop meetings –Attends almost all camp outs A Scout’s desire should be for the troop to excel; i.e. do our best at Camporee, not comments similar to “the shovel doesn’t matter” A Scout’s desire should be for the troop to excel; i.e. do our best at Camporee, not comments similar to “the shovel doesn’t matter”

Preparation for Election Process Scout should be in perfect class “A” uniform Scout should be in perfect class “A” uniform Speech should be prepared reflecting on what the scout has achieved and why he is eligible for this nominated position Speech should be prepared reflecting on what the scout has achieved and why he is eligible for this nominated position Scout should practice speech and presentation Scout should practice speech and presentation Speech should be concise and to the point - not longer than 1 minute, but enough to get his point across Speech should be concise and to the point - not longer than 1 minute, but enough to get his point across

Election Ballot Form Ballot is to be used Ballot is to be used –To help in the voting count –To help remove voter fraud  ElectedPositions.doc ElectedPositions.doc

Leadership Responsibility Documents Hardcopy for each position Hardcopy for each position Candidate is to review document Candidate is to review document –Gives the candidate the knowledge and responsibility of the position –Guides the candidate in creating a speech –Guides the candidate in enhancing the new position

What should and should not be in Candidate's Speech Scout should have examples of what he will provide to the troop if his is nominated for the position Scout should have examples of what he will provide to the troop if his is nominated for the position Scout should have a positive attitude Scout should have a positive attitude Scout should provide examples of what he has accomplished so far. Scout should provide examples of what he has accomplished so far.  Vote for me cause I have great shoes  Vote for me cause I am great  Vote for me cause I am good looking  This is not a popularity contest or comedy central

Leadership Training New leaders required to attend troop leadership training New leaders required to attend troop leadership training Training will give scout the tools and skills to perform new position with excellence Training will give scout the tools and skills to perform new position with excellence  Date for training on troop calendar

Leadership Projects Used for advancement if scout is not elected for leadership position Used for advancement if scout is not elected for leadership position Must participate in election process to qualify for leadership project Must participate in election process to qualify for leadership project Scoutmaster approval required Scoutmaster approval required

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Have a good election!!