| GENERAL INFORMATION Type: Elected by the members of the troop Term: 6 months Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Description: The Scribe keeps the troop records. He records the activities of the Patrol Leaders' Council and keeps a record of Scout attendance at troop meetings. He reports the weekly attendance to the Scoutmaster Comments: To be a good Scribe you need to attend nearly all troop and Patrol Leaders' Council meetings. QUALIFICATIONS Age: 13 years of age or older Rank: 1st Class rank 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 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 Attends and keeps a log of Patrol Leaders' Council meetings Records individual Scout attendance Reports weekly Scout Attendance to Scoutmaster |