| GENERAL INFORMATION Type: Elected by the members of the troop Term: 6 months Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Description: The Troop Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order Comments: The Quartermaster does most of his work around campouts. There are times the Quartermaster has to be available to check equipment in and out. QUALIFICATIONS Age: 13 years of age or older Rank: 1st Class or higher Experience: Troop member for at least 6 months Attendance at one long-term camp held at Council level Active progress toward next rank, or additional merit badges Attendance: Consistent attendance at troop meetings and monthly campouts PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Training: You must attend the troop Life Long Leadership Training even if you have attended in the past. Attendance: Should an elected or appointed scout officer miss two out of three consecutive scheduled troop events, (i.e., troop meetings, PLC’s, campouts, Chili Supper, etc.), without an excuse acceptable to the Scoutmaster, or Assistant Scoutmaster in charge, the elected or appointed officer shall be automatically suspended from his office and the appointed assistant for that position shall assume the duties of that office until the suspension is lifted or a new election is held Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort. GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will 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. Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities. SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES Keeps records on patrol and troop equipment Makes sure equipment is in good working condition Issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition. Works with the Adult Quartermaster. Gets the US and troop flag for ceremonies and puts them away afterwards. Makes sure the Scoutmaster’s coffee pot is on the truck for all campouts!!! |