Job Description:
The patrol leader is the elected leader of the patrol. He represents his patrol
on the patrol leaders' council. He reports to the senior patrol leader.
Patrol Leader Duties:
Appoints the assistant patrol leader
Appoint Patrol positions (Scribe, Quartermaster, Grubmaster) and train
individuals for those positions
| Represents the patrol on the patrol leaders' council and the annual
program planning conference
| Plans and steers patrol meetings and activities
| Acts as the chief recruiter of new Scouts
| Keeps patrol members informed
| Knows what his patrol members and other leaders can do
| Work with other Troop Leaders to make the Troop run well
| Sets the example
| Wears the uniform correctly
| Lives by the Scout Oath and Law
| Show Scouts spirit | |
Introduction: When you accepted the
position of Patrol Leader, you agreed to provide service and leadership in our
Troop. That responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description
provides some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior
leader in Troop 78. You should make any necessary notes on this sheet as this
Fast-Start Junior Leader Training session is conducted. As a Troop 78 Junior
Leader you will be challenged to your fullest capabilities. The adult leadership
has faith in your leadership abilities, but will constantly be striving to
improve those abilities. Your election and acceptance of this Troop position
represents the acceptance of a contract. At the end of this Fast-Start Junior
Leader Training you will be asked to sign a contract indicating that you
understand your responsibilities and will constantly strive to live up to your
Job Description. Good Luck and Congratulations.
Personal Goals:
Opening: Brief Ceremony
Business: Reading of past minutes and discussing new business
| Skill Activity: Demonstration and practice
| Game
| Closing Ceremony: Practice for Troop ceremonies | |
Spirit: Have a patrol flag with patrol color and design. Use your
patrol yell and call. Keep patrol records up to date for at least three
months.
Patrol meetings: Hold two patrol meetings each month for at least
three months.
| Hikes, Outdoor Activities, and other events: Take part in at least
one within three months.
| Good Turns or Service Projects: Do two Patrol Leaders' Council
approved Good Turns or Service Projects within three months.
| Advancement: Help two patrol members advance one rank within three
months.
| Uniform: Wear the uniform correctly to all Troop and Patrol
activities.
| Patrol Leaders' Council: Represent the Patrol during three PLC
meetings within three months. | |
More information can be found in the Junior Leader Handbook, page 41.
Patrol Procedures:
All Patrol records must be filed with and held by the Patrol Scribe
throughout the year. Patrol records include the Patrol Menu (completed and
approved two weeks prior to camping trip), Patrol Grocery List, Patrol Duty
Roster, and Patrol Equipment Checkout List.
All Patrol food shopping is to be done by the Patrol as a whole, not
solely by a Patrol member's parent.
| Patrol equipment belongs to the Patrol. All equipment must be kept in
excellent condition. Any problems with equipment should be reported to the
Troop Quartermaster. Each patrol should set aside a designated time frame to
conduct a Patrol inventory of the patrol box. At this time, tents should be
opened and checked for any problems or missing parts, dining flies should be
checked for all poles, grommets, ropes, and pegs, stoves and lanterns should
be tested for proper functioning. In addition, at this time all Patrol
equipment should be washed and properly stored, for example, coolers and
water jugs are to be stored with lids open at all times. Please note, Patrol
boxes will be inspected frequently for any missing equipment and
organization. Any Patrol equipment that is brought home after a weekend must
be cleaned and returned at the next Troop meeting regardless of whether or
not that Scout is in attendance.
| At Patrol Leaders' Council Meetings, when the Troop Meetings are
planned, a weekly rotation will be established between the Opening, Closing,
and Service (Set-up and Clean-up) Patrols. One Patrol will be responsible
for the Opening, another for the Closing, and the third for Set-up and
Clean-up. All Patrol Leaders will be receiving an Opening and Closing
Ceremony sheet that consist of over three months worth of different
ceremonies. Ceremonies can also be found in Woods Wisdom. Ceremonies should
be varied across the meetings.
| Patrol Leaders are responsible for reminding all Patrol Members when
permission slips are due. The Due Date is a Due Date! If permission slips
(with money) are not returned to the Troop Scribe by that date, Scouts will
not be able to attend. No exceptions!
| Patrol discipline is to be handled by the Patrol Leader. Any repeated
discipline problems should be reported to the Senior Patrol Leader, who will
deal with the problem accordingly. Discipline includes knowing where each of
your patrol members are in camp at all times.
| Patrol Leader's are responsible for conducting a Patrol Training
Session where each Scout is informed on their Patrol duties. The following
is a brief summary of each Patrol position:
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Resources: As a Patrol Leader, their are many resources available to you to help you do your job. These include people such as your Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, and Troop Committee Members. Troop 78 offers a wealth of Scouting knowledge ranging from experience to literature to Internet resources. Please, take advantage of these abundant resources in order to better carry out your Troop position.
Boy Scout Handbook
Junior Leader Handbook
| Woods Wisdom, Troop Program Features
| Fieldbook
| Boy Scout Songbook
| Boy Scout Requirements
| Boys' Life
| Merit badge pamphlets
| Troop and Patrol Rosters
| Activity Calendars
| Troop Log
| Campfire Planner Sheets
| BSA Equipment Catalog | |
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