Troop 50 Scout Leadership Positions
Duties and Responsibilities
Leading the way...
What does that mean?
Think about being a Cub Scout. You came to den meetings and did a
lot of different and fun things. But who decided what to do and who
planned the activities? The Den Leaders, right?
Sports teams are a lot of fun, too. But who decides who plays what
position, who's on the starting lineup and when to substitute? The
coach, right?
There is one thing that makes Scouting different from all other youth
groups. Do you know what it is?
Well, it is not the uniform. Every football, soccer, and baseball team
has a uniform.
It is not the fun activities. There are a lot of other things that are fun.
And it certainly isn't cleaning dirty pots and pans on a campout!!!
What makes Scouting special is that YOU make the decisions!
That's right! YOU run the troop. Baden-Powell made it very plain in
Aids to Scoutmastership when he wrote,
“The best progress is made in those Troops where power and
responsibility are really put into the hands of the Patrol Leaders.”
This is real decision making power. And it's not just Patrol Leaders.
All of the troop leadership positions have a hand in making the Troop
run. As a troop leader you will:
Plan and run troop meetings
Pick troop outings, where to camp, what to do
Plan advancement opportunities for all troop members
Select High-Adventure programs
Determine troop policy
Help other Scouts along the trail to Eagle
Sound cool? It really is! The adults are there to provide support, but
YOU will be making the decisions.
Because being a leader is more than just sewing on a patch we have
put together job descriptions for the troop leadership positions. They
will give you a good idea of what each job is all about and what you will
be required to do.
Here's how to be considered for a position. First read the job
descriptions, qualifications, and job responsibilities. Then decide what
you want to do and talk it over with your parents. You can also talk it
over with other Scouts who have served in that position. In April or
October when the Troop Leaders are elected you may then run for
the office of your choice if you have the right qualifications.
Are you ready to "Lead the way"? We sure hope so!
Troop Leadership Positions
Senior Patrol Leader
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Instructor
Patrol Leader
Assistant Patrol Leader
Chaplin Aide
Scribe
Quartermaster
