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Junior Leadership Training - February 22nd, 2010
Required for credit that Leadership Period

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: Doug Ball; leadership@bsatroop10.org

BASIC INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

A requirement for advancement to the ranks of Star, Life & Eagle is to serve actively in one or more of the following positions of responsibility. At least 4 months are required for Star, and 6 months are required for Life & Eagle. Scouts may volunteer, be elected or be appointed by the Scoutmaster to a position. The duration of a leadership position is 6 months with elections being held at the end of January and at the end of Summer Camp. Scouts may also volunteer or be appointed to these positions at any time between the Troop Elections. Scouts MUST register for these positions (even if elected) with the Leadership Coordinator at the beginning of that position. He will provide you with "Leadership Cards" that describe the duties and requirements of that position. These "Cards" are also available from this Web Page. Once a Scout has completed the requirements of this position, he must provide documentation to the Leadership Coordinator. Scouts may turn the "Card" in before the full 6 months, for partial credit. He must turn in another "Card" to receive additional credit up to the time of elections.

Troop 10 Policy states that these "Cards" are due within 60 days
following each election period.
Example: For leadership period August thru January; "Cards" are due by April 1st.
Example: For leadership period February thru July; "Cards" are due by October 1st.

LEADERSHIP CARDS DUE APRIL 12th, 2010

Scouts must complete leadership training while in these positions to receive credit.

The "Leadership Cards" are available in Abobe PDF
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  • Senior Patrol Leader - SPL
    • Elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the Troop. He runs all Troop meetings, events and activities. He leads the Patrol Leader's Council and, in consultation with the Scoutmaster, assigns specific responsibilities as needed.
    • MUST be Life or Eagle Rank
    • Click Here to Download "Leadership Card (Adobe PDF File)"

  • Assistant Senior Patrol Leader - ASPL
    • Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader with the approval of the Scoutmaster, Fills in for the SPL in his absence. He also is responsible for training and giving direction to other junior leaders in the Troop.
    • MUST be Star, Life or Eagle Rank
    • Click Here to Download "Leadership Card (Adobe PDF File)"

  • Junior Assistant Scoutmaster - JASM
    • Serves in the capacity of an Assistant Scoutmaster. He must be at least 16 years old and an Eagle Scout. He is appointed by the Scoutmaster.
    • Click Here to Download "Leadership Card (Adobe PDF File)"

  • Patrol Leader - PL
    • The elected leader of his Patrol. He provides leadership to the members of his Patrol and represents them on the Patrol Leader's Council.
    • MUST Be Star, Life or Eagle Rank
    • Click Here to Download "Leadership Card (Adobe PDF File)"

  • Bugler
    • Performs the duties of bugler as directed by the Scoutmaster.
    • Credit only for Star & Life Ranks... NOT EAGLE SCOUT RANK
    • Click Here to Download "Leadership Card"

  • Chaplain's Aide
    • Works with the Troop Chaplain to meet the religious needs of Scouts in the Troop. He also works to promote the Religious Emblems Program.
    • Click Here to Download "Leadership Card (Adobe PDF File)"

  • Den Chief
  • Historian
    • Keeps a historical record or scrapbook of Troop activities. He collects and maintains Troop memorabilia and information on former Troop members.
    • Click Here to Download "Leadership Card (Adobe PDF File)"

  • Instructor
  • Librarian
    • Maintains a library of Troop-owned publications. He checks out merit badge books to Scouts on request and assures their return or replacement.
    • Click Here to Download "Leadership Card (Adobe PDF File)"

  • Order of the Arrow Troop Representative - OATR
    • MUST be a Brotherhood Member the Order of the Arrow
    • Serves as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troop. Encourages Arrowmen in the troop to be active participants in the lodge and/or chapter activities and to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members. Helps coordinate Troop OA Elections.
    • OA Troop Representative Job Description, Duties & Qualifications
    • Click Here to Download "Leadership Card"

  • Quartermaster - Troop
    • Responsible for Troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order. He works with the Patrol Quartermasters on campouts. He maintains inventories He is also responsible for loading and unloading the Troop truck for campouts.
    • Click Here to Download "Leadership Card (Adobe PDF File)"

  • Quartermaster - Patrol
    • Responsible for Patrol equipment and sees that it is in good working order. He maintains the Patrol Box and tents on campouts and inspects them on their return. He works with the Troop Quartermasters. He is also responsible for loading and unloading the Troop truck for campouts.
    • Click Here to Download "Leadership Card (Adobe PDF File)"

  • Scribe
    • Serves as the Troop secretary and maintains the attendance records at Troop Meetings, Campouts, Courts of Honor and Patrol Leader's Council. He is responsible for overseeing the publication of the Troop newsletter.
    • Click Here to Download "Leadership Card (Adobe PDF File)"

  • Troop Guide
    • Advisor and guide to the new Scouts. He helps new Scouts advance to First Class in their first year. Works with the Assistant Scoutmaster assigned to the new Scouts.
    • Click Here to Download "Leadership Card (Adobe PDF File)"

  • Assistant Patrol Leader
    • Appointed by the Patrol Leader and leads the Patrol in his absence.
    • THIS POSITION DOES NOT COUNT FOR LEADERSHIP CREDIT.

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