1. Troop Leadership Training
Boy Scout Troop 430
Millard, Nebraska
Troop Leadership Training

2. Among the many challenges you will encounter are:
Introduction
Because Scouting is a boy-led program, leadership is a vital part of the program. Scouts in leadership positions run their Troop or Patrol. You, by accepting a role of leadership are preparing yourself to be a leader throughout the rest of your life.
Among the many challenges you will encounter are:
Organizing your patrol.
Using duty rosters.
Planning menus and figuring out costs.
Encouraging advancement.
Guiding a patrol in problem solving and decision-making.
Teaching outdoor skills.
Ensuring safety during outings.
Handling patrol finances.
Helping other scouts make the most of their own leadership opportunities.

3. The badge of office does not automatically make you a good leader
The badge of office does not automatically make you a good leader. Leadership can be frustrating and disappointing. If you do no have knowledge, skills or encouragement, your leadership position will mean nothing. This training session is designed to introduce you to these skills. Once you are completed you will be eligible to wear the “Trained” patch.

4. KNOWBEEDOO! This training session will be broken into three modules:
Module 1 – Introduction to Leadership – Know.
Module 2 – How to do Your Job – Be.
Module 3 – What is expected of Me? – Do.
KNOWBEEDOO!

5. “KNOW” Module One: Introduction to Troop Leadership The Boy Led Troop
Empowering Scouts to be Leaders.
Learn leadership by doing.
Responsible for developing program.
Figuring out how to achieve their goals.
Leaders of the Boy Led Troop
Scout Troop is a small democracy.
Troop is divided into small groups each with its own leader.
Leaders of each group make up the Patrol Leaders Council.
The Patrol Leaders Council (PLC)
Plans and runs the Troop program.
Meets monthly to fine-tune events.
Conducted by the Senior Patrol Leader.
All patrols to participate, present ideas and concerns to be discussed.
Scoutmaster attends to act as a coach and give advice but retains Veto power over the PLC decisions.

6. The Boy Led Patrol The Patrol Three Types of Patrols
Patrol is the building block of the Troop.
Work together as a TEAM.
Each Patrol selects a name, creates a flag and a yell. A patrol takes pride in itself.
Three Types of Patrols
Regular Patrols.
New-Scout Patrols.
Venture Patrols.
Patrol Leaders
Lead role in planning and conducting patrol activities.
Encourage advancement.
Represent the patrol at the PLC
Set a good example.
Other Patrol Positions
Assistant Patrol Leader.
Patrol Scribe.
Patrol Quartermaster.

7. Patrol Meetings Anytime, Anyplace. Should be planned and businesslike.
Planning upcoming events, skills practice, advancement, etc.
Get something done.
(PLEASE!)

8. Troop 430 Organization Chart
Charter Rep
Institution
Committee
Chairman
Troop
Scoutmaster
Assistant
Scoutmasters
Junior Assistant
Scoutmaster
Senior Patrol Leader
Assistant Senior
Patrol Leader
Quartermaster
Aide
Librarian
Scribe
Den Chief
OA Troop
Representative
Instructor
Chaplain
Aide
Troop Guide
Troop
Historian
Patrol Leader
Patrol Leader
Patrol Leader
Patrol Leader
Assistant Patrol
Leader
Assistant Patrol
Leader
Assistant Patrol
Leader
Assistant Patrol
Leader
Patrol
Member
Patrol
Member
Patrol
Member
Patrol
Member
Patrol
Member

9. Position Overviews Senior Patrol Leader. OA Troop Representative
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Historian
Patrol Leader
Librarian
Assistant Patrol Leader
Instructor
Troop Guide
Chaplain Aide
Quartermaster
Den Chief.
Scribe
Junior Assistant Scoutmaster.

10. National Honor Patrol Within 3 months do the following:
Have a Patrol name, flag and yell.
Hold 2 Patrol meetings a month.
Take part in one hike, outdoor activity or other event.
Complete 2 service projects.
Have 2 patrol members advance one rank.
Wear your uniform at troop activities.
Attend 3 PLC meetings
Have eight Patrol members or have one new member.

11. Module Two: How to do Your Job
“BE”
The Scoutmaster’s Vision of Success:
Troop 430 shall be and shall continue to be successful when:
The Scouts learn and practice basic scouting skills and thus advance to First Class.
The Scouts continue with their personal growth by advancement towards Eagle Scout
The Scouts plan and execute all troop activities.
The Scouts practice the ideals of Scouting (the Oath and Law).
The Scouts practice the Patrol Method.
The Scouts are exposed to and associate with adults on a mature level.
The Scouts realize personal growth.
The Scouts learn to be good leaders.

12. Some Goals
Scouts plan and execute all troop meetings, campouts, PLC meetings, etc.
Training (e.g., position responsibilities, running meetings, leadership, etc.)
PLC members to review and familiarize themselves with their SPL/PL handbooks
Use of the 7 point troop meeting plan form to plan troop meetings
Patrols assigned real tasks and projects to perform on a continual or on a recurring basis
Function as patrols
Have planned and business like patrol meetings

13. Leadership Skills Basics of Leadership (Pg 91 PLHB)
Have a good attitude.
Act with maturity.
Be organized.
Look the Part.
EDGE Training (Pg 99 PLHB)
Explain how it’s done.
Demonstrate while explaining again.
Guide while learner tries the skill.
Enable by learner works under trainers watchful eye.
How to be a Good Leader (Pg 13, PLHB)
Keep your word.
Be fair to all.
Communicate.
Be flexible.
Be organized.
Delegate.
Set the example.
Be consistent.
Give praise.
Ask for help.
Have fun.
Progress Evaluation – SSC
(Pg 98 PLHB)
What do we STOP?
What do we START?
What do we CONTINUE?

14. Key Leadership Skills Effective Communications Effective Listening
(Pg 94, PLHB)
Effective Communications
Effective Listening
Start, Stop and Continue
Matching Leadership Styles to Leadership Needs (EDGE)

15. Progress Evaluation – SSC
What should we as a Troop:
STOP doing?
START doing?
CONTINUE doing?

16. Module Three: What is expected of Me?
Senior Patrol Leader.
OA Troop Representative
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Historian
Patrol Leader
Librarian
Assistant Patrol Leader
Instructor
Troop Guide
Chaplain Aide
Quartermaster
Den Chief.
Scribe
Junior Assistant Scoutmaster.

17. The Senior Patrol Leader
Is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop
The SPL reports to the Scoutmaster

18. Senior Patrol Leader Duties:
Runs all troop meetings, events, activities, & the annual program planning conference
Runs Patrol Leaders’ Council meetings
Appoints other troop junior leaders
with advice and counsel of PLC and Scoutmaster
Assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders
Assists with Troop Leader Training

19. And as with all other Junior Leaders -
Sets a good example
Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law
Shows Scout spirit

20. The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
2nd highest junior leader in the troop
Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader
Acts as SPL when SPL is absent
Provides leadership to other junior leaders

21. Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Duties:
Helps SPL lead meetings and activities
Runs troop in absence of SPL
Helps train and supervise troop scribe, quartermaster, instructors, librarian, historian, and chaplain aide
Serves as a member of the Patrol Leaders’ Council
Sets a good example in the uniform, Oath, Law, & spirit

22. The Patrol Leader The elected leader of his patrol
Represents his patrol on the Patrol Leaders’ Council
Reports to the SPL

23. The Patrol Leader’s Duties
Appoints assistant patrol leader
Represents patrol on the PLC
Plans and steers patrol meetings
Helps Scouts advance
Chief recruiter for new Scouts
Keeps patrol members informed
Knows his resources
his other patrol members & other leaders

24. And again, as with all other JL’s
Sets the example
Wears the uniform correctly
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law
Shows Scout spirit

25. The Assistant Patrol Leader
Appointed by the patrol leader
Leads the patrol in the PL’s absence

26. Assistant Patrol Leader duties:
Helps PL plan and steer patrol meetings and activities
Helps PL keep patrol members informed
Helps patrol get ready for all troop activities
Represents his patrol at patrol leaders’ council meetings when PL can not attend
Helps control the patrol and in building patrol spirit
Sets the example - Uniform, Oath, Law, & Spirit

27. Troop/Patrol organization:
Patrol scribe - keeps patrol log, attendance records, dues, budgets for patrol activities
Patrol grubmaster - menu planner, food shopper, sees the patrol “eats right”
Patrol quartermaster - keeps patrol gear in order
Patrol cheermaster - leads songs, yells, stunts, and campfire programs
Patrol chief cook - organizes cooking meals

28. Patrol Organization = Sharing Leadership
The patrol jobs can be for months or only weeks at a time
Rotate assignments - plenty of jobs to go around
Sharing gives each scout a chance to “buy in”
If each has a part in a plan’s creation, each will do his best to make it come out right

29. Troop Support Staff Jobs:
Every troop needs troop-level junior leader support staff to get the job done
“Behind the scenes” but still very important
All of the following staffers report to the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

30. Troop Scribe Attends and keeps the official record of the PLC
Records individual Scout attendance
Records individual Scout advancement progress
Works jointly with the troop historian to produce the monthly troop newsletter
Set the example - Uniform - Oath - Law - Spirit

31. Troop Quartermaster Keeps records of patrol and troop equipment
Ensures equipment is in good working order
Issues equipment and ensures it is returned in good condition
Suggests new or replacement items
Set the example - Uniform - Oath - Law - Spirit

32. Chaplain Aide Assists troop chaplain with religious services
Tells scouts about religious emblem program
Ensures religious holidays considered in troop program planning
Plans religious observances at troop outings
Set the example - Uniform - Oath - Law - Spirit

33. Troop Librarian Sets up and cares for troop library
records new troop books and pamphlets
runs troop lending library and follows up on late returns
Set the example - Uniform - Oath - Law - Spirit

34. Troop Historian Gathers pictures and facts about past troop activities
Keeps troop historical file and/or scrapbook
Cares for troop trophies, ribbons, souvenirs
Keeps information about former troop members
Set the example – Uniform - Oath - Law - Spirit

35. Troop Guide Help Scouts advance. Advise PL on his duties.
Attend PLC meetings with the new Scout patrol leader.
Prevent harassment of new Scouts by older Scouts.
Help SM\ASM train new patrol leader when he is elected.
Guide new Scouts through early troop experiences to help them become comfortable.
Set a good example.

36. Motivation Motivating Scouts to Lead Why be a Leader?
Choice to give instead of receive.
Servant Leadership.
Helping Patrol succeed.
Earn respect as a good leader.
Providing Leadership
(Pg 102 PLHB)
Shared values (Oath and Law).
Vision of success.
Recognize diversity.
Act the part.
Draw on differences.
Make meetings count.
Respect others.

37. Other Leadership Challenges
(Pg 103 PLHB)
Patrol disappointments
Celebrating success
Putting out fires
Conflict resolution
Inappropriate behavior

38. How will I know I am leading well?
(Pg 12 PLHB)
You are doing your best.
Review of patrol activities.
Know your Patrol.
Learn from successes and failures.
E.D.G.E.
S.S.C.

39. What is Your Vision of Success?

40. Assignment for JL’s
Get to know the Scouts you are responsible for leading.
Find out what they need.

41. KNOWBEEDOO! What you must Know, Be and Do to be a Good Leader
Review
Leadership is a vital part of the Scouting program. By accepting a role of leadership are preparing yourself to be a leader throughout the rest of your life.
The badge does not make you a good leader. Leadership can be frustrating and disappointing. If you do no have the knowledge, skills or encouragement, your leadership position will mean nothing.
KNOWBEEDOO! What you must Know, Be and Do to be a Good Leader

42. Troop Function and Structure
Empowerment
Leaders of a Democracy
Patrol Leaders Council
3 Types of Patrols
Patrol Leaders and Other Patrol Positions
Patrol Meetings
National Honor Patrol Award
Troop Organizational Chart
Position Overviews

43. Vision The Scoutmaster’s Vision of Success The Scout Oath
The Scout Law
Basics of Leadership
How to be a Good Leader
EDGE Training
Progress Evaluation (SSC)

44. Executing Position Cards Leadership Motivation Servant Leadership
Providing Leadership/Putting it all Together
Other Leadership Challenges
Self Evaluation (SSC, Edge, Patrol Review)
Your Vision of Success

45. Thank You
Please be sure to fill out and turn in your course evaluation form before you leave.