Troop 10 Scout Leadership
Positions of Responsibility
This page contains information & links for Scout Leadership & Positions of Responsibilities
Our current Troop 10 Leadership Coordinator is: Bob Rohlf; leadership@bsatroop10.org

LEADERSHIP POSITION COORDINATORS

COLOR TEAM ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTERS

BASIC INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

A requirement for advancement to the rank of Star, Life, and Eagle is that a Scout must hold a position of responsibility in the Troop for a period of 4-6 months depending upon the rank. When a Scout assumes a position, something related to the desired results must happen. It is a disservice to the Scout and to Troop 10 to reward work that has not been done. Holding a position and doing nothing, producing no results, is unacceptable. Some degree of responsibility must be practiced, taken, or accepted. Taking and accepting responsibility is a key foundation for leadership. The Scout cannot lead effectively without it.

The Scout may volunteer, be elected, or be appointed by the Scoutmaster to a position. No one will elect or appoint a Scout to the position without the Scout first taking the initiative and seeking out the position. Duration of leadership positions is six months with elections being held in late January and late August (exception for Order of the Arrow Troop Representative and Den Chief which are full year commitments). A scout can (and encouraged to) hold a position in the troop even if they do not need leadership credit for advancement. However, scouts who need leadership credit will always be given first consideration prior to filling the position with a scout who does not require leadership credit.

Once a Senior Patrol Leader is elected and Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders named, all patrols must elect a Patrol Leader and Patrol Quartermaster before any scout in the assigned patrol may request another leadership position. With the exception of Order of the Arrow Troop Representative, Den Chief, and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, scouts are encouraged not to serve in the same Leadership position during two consecutive 6 month leadership terms, so that they can experience multiple Leadership opportunities.
Leadership Credit
(Star, Life & Eagle Scout Ranks)

Leadership requirement (credit) for Star, Life and Eagle has three components

  • Leadership Training
  • Specific Job Skills with Position Coordinator Review
  • Scout Skills Trainer Certificate

Scouts are required to use a "Leadership Card" to document that they have completed the necessary requirements of their position. These "Cards" are available below

TO RECEIVE CREDIT THESE "CARDS" MUST BE RETURNED TO THE LEADERSHIP COORDINATOR WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER A (6 month) LEADERSHIP PERIOD ENDS. NO PARTIAL CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN AFTER THE 60 DAY PERIOD.