| GENERAL INFORMATION Type: Elected by the members of the troop Term: 6 months Reports to: Scoutmaster Description: The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop. Comments: The Senior Patrol Leader is the focal point of the troop. He needs to attend as close to all troop functions as possible. One of the major parts of the SPL's job is to appoint other troop leaders. He must choose leaders who are able, not just his friends or other popular Scouts. QUALIFICATIONS Age: 14 years of age or older Rank: Star or higher Experience: Troop member for at least 6 months Satisfactory function as a Patrol Leader for a minimum of one term 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 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 the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is ready to assume your responsibilities. SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES In charge of all troop meetings, events, activities. In charge of the Patrol Leader's Council meeting. Assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders. |