1. Maximizing Positions of Responsibility

2. Be Prepared
Having thought out beforehand any situation that might occur;
Put mitigating apparatus in place
Provide tools to respond

3. What’s the worst that can happen?

4. Where to Start
Scout leadership sets the example for others. To complete advancement requirements, you must meet the standards described below. Failure to meet these standards may result in removal from office.

5. General Leadership Responsibilities
Training: You must attend the troop Scout Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: Set the example by being on-time for meetings and activities. You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Scout Leadership Team meetings, outings, and service projects. You must tell the SPL and Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing.
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

6. Position Specific Responsibilities
Senior Patrol Leader
Assists the Scoutmaster in conducting troop leadership training
Presides over the monthly patrol leaders’ council
Responsible for planning troop meetings
Responsible for making arrangements for troop activities
Responsible for annual program planning conferences

7. Position Specific Qualifications
Senior Patrol Leader
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: 14 or older
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: Previous service in a Leadership position
Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months

8. My Recommended Positions
SPL
Quartermaster
Scribe
Chaplain Aide
Bugler
Order of the Arrow Representative

9. Quartermaster
Responsible for coordinating the Game at the weekly meetings
Use equipment lists collected from patrol leaders to compile a master equipment list for outings
Inventory equipment at the start of outings to ensure completeness
Inventory equipment at the end of outings to assist in loss prevention
Recommend changes to the troop supply store.
(at least one per term)

10. Scribe
Records Troop Meeting plans made at Scout Leadership Team meetings
Records individual Scout attendance/uniform results and provides the log to the Scoutmaster each month
Records dues payments and provides to the Troop Treasurer

11. Chaplain Aide Highlights Duty to God Requirements
Leads Troop Prayers at meetings, COHs and other venues
Makes a Religious Emblem Presentation during the term
Youth coordinator for Scout Sabbath/Sunday and 12 Point Bike Rides
Liaison for all religious emblem recognition ceremonies

12. Bugler Highlights Duty to Country Requirements
Supervises flag storage and preparation
Responsible for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies
Teaches flag ceremony and flag etiquette
Monthly inspects troop flags for serviceability and cleanliness
Collects and ensures preparation of unserviceable flags for retirement

13. Order of the Arrow Representative
Highlights Service Projects
Responsible for coordinating Troop service projects (minimum Three per term)
Record adult and scout service hours into the national Journey to Excellence service project website
Liaison between OA lodge and the troop attending 75% of OA Meetings and Events.
Encourages Arrowmen to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members.

14. Positions Only As Needed
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Patrol Leader
Assistant Patrol leader
Troop Guide
Instructor
Historian
Librarian
Den Chief
Junior Assistant Scoutmaster
Leave No Trace Trainer

15. Scoutmaster-assigned leadership project
Training = 06 Meeting hours 6x4 = 24 Planning Meetings = 06 Non Eagle Service Projects = 08 Outing Hours 6X6 = hours

16. Scoutmaster-assigned leadership project
Webelos Woods
12 points Bike Ride
Camporee Preparation/Staff
Popcorn Sales
NYLT Staff
Recruiting Outings
Trail to First Class Activity
Merit Badge Activity
Holiday Events
Fundraising Events

17. Acknowledgment of Receipt
I acknowledge that I have read the Senior Patrol Leader requirements and agree to abide by them during my tenure. As I appoint other troop leaders. I will choose leaders who are able, not just friends or other popular Scouts. I will give this position my best effort.
Signature
Date

18. Assign Mentors SPL Quartermaster Scribe Chaplain Aide Bugler
OA Representative
ScoutMaster Troop Equipment Coordinator Troop Secretary Chaplain Activities Chair Adult Arrowman