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This is an overview of the leadership positions available in our Troop. This overview is intended to help the Scout determine which, if any, position he might be interested in running for in our upcoming Troop election. In addition to elected positions, Troop 336 is also committed to youth attending and also staffing Twin Arrows. The purpose of Twin Arrows NYLT is to assist in training youth leaders. The Twin Arrows Troop works as an ideal troop using the patrol method and rotating leadership responsibility. Twin Arrows strives to develop in a Scout the leadership techniques to "keep the patrol together and get the job done right".
Every 6 months, our troop holds elections to elect new youth leaders. The Scout will select a position, or positions he is interested in running for and then visit the appropriate sheet to view the specific duties and requirements of that position. After reviewing the specific duties and requirements, the Scout will print and sign the appropriate position sheet.
The signed position sheet will then be given to the Scoutmaster (or his designated representative), who will review the specific duties and requirements with the Scout. Once the Scoutmaster (or his designated representative) is satisfied that the Scout understands the specific duties and requirements of the position, he will sign the completed sheet. The position sheet will then be turned into the Scoutmaster so that the Scouts name can be placed on the official election ballot.
The only way a Scout can run for a position is to have his signature and the signature of the Scoutmaster (or his designated representative) placed on the sheet! Without a signed position sheet, the Scout will not be placed on the official election ballot!
Listed below are the troop positions, age requirements, rank requirements, and whether the position qualifies for rank advancement. Please view the troop position sheets. If the Scout is interested in running for the position in our upcoming Troop election, please fill out and sign the position sheet and bring it to the Scoutmaster (or his designated representative).
Senior Patrol Leader (MSWord)
The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is the junior leader with the most responsibility in the Troop. The SPL chairs the PLC, prepares the agenda, and runs the Troop meetings. He also prepares duty rosters, chooses campsites, determines if the activity will be Troop Cook or Patrol Cook, and assigns transportation seating during activities. He will delegate the SPL responsibilities to other boys serving in Troop leadership positions when he cannot participate in a Troop event. The SPL answers to the Scoutmaster.
Requirements:
To become a SPL a Scout must meet the following criteria:
Specific Duties:
The tenure of this position is for 6 months. To receive leadership credit for this position the SPL must participate in a minimum of 75% Troop and PLC meetings per quarter as measured from COH to COH. The Scout elected as ASPL will receive an ASPL patch when the SM swears him into the position.
The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) serves as the SPL’s assistant and takes his place when he is absent. The ASPL attends all PLCs but is not a voting member. Troop 336 has two ASPLs. The first ASPLs specific responsibilities are for the Troop leadership and the second is responsible for the patrol leaders.
Requirements:
The SPL chooses which ASPL will be over the Patrols and which over Troop Leadership positions; to become an ASPL a Scout must meet the following criteria:
Specific Duties:
The tenure of this position is for 6 months. To receive leadership credit for this position the ASPL must participate in a minimum of six Troop meetings and two PLC meetings per quarter as measured from COH to COH. The Scout elected as ASPL will receive an ASPL patch when the SM swears him into the position.
Each Troop Guide (TG) is both a leader and mentor for the new Scouts and new Scout Patrols. The Troop guide attends all PLCs but, is not a voting member. He helps the Patrol Leader (PL) of the new Scouts in the same way that the SM works with an SPL; providing direction, coaching, and support by improving the skill level and morale of the New Scouts. Additionally, the TGs will serve as the Troop’s primary representative at all recruitment activities. Our Troop has one TG for every four patrols.
Requirements:
To become a TG a Scout must meet the following criteria:
Specific Duties:
The tenure of this position is for 6 months. To receive leadership credit for this position the TG must participate in a minimum of six Troop meetings and one PLC meetings per quarter as measured from COH to COH. The Scout elected as TG will receive an TG patch when the SM swears him into the position.
The Troop Instructors are Scouts proficient in both Scouting skills; (first aid, orienteering, camping. . .); and the ability to teach those skills to others. Troop 336 has one Instructor for every 30 Scouts that have not yet achieved the rank of 1st Class. The Instructor should be the first Troop leader that a Scout turns to for to sign off his rank advancement requirements.
Requirements:
To become an Instructor a Scout must meet the following criteria:
Specific Duties:
The tenure of this position is 6 months. To receive leadership credit for this position, the Instructor must attend at least 6 Troop meetings and 1 PLC, must participate in at least one Troop meeting instructional period, participate in at least two Troop activities or campouts, must show that they have signed off on at least 20 different rank advancements for Scouts in the Troop per quarter as measured from COH to COH. The Scout selected as Instructor will receive an Instructor patch when the SM swears him into the position.
The Troop Quartermaster (QM) is responsible for all Troop supplies and equipment. He keeps a current inventory of the Troop equipment and sees that it is in good working condition. He also checks supplies and equipment out to the Patrol QMs and must ensure that all items are returned. We will have one QM for every four patrols in the Troop.
Requirements:
To become a QM a Scout must meet the following criteria:
Specific Duties:
The tenure of this position is for 6 months. To receive leadership credit for this position the QM must participate in a minimum of six Troop meetings, one PLC meeting and at least 60% of all Troop camping activities per quarter as measured from COH to COH. The Scout that is elected as QM will receive a QM patch when the SM swears him into the position.
The Troop Scribe is the Troop secretary. He attends PLC meetings and keeps a log of discussions, but is not a voting member. During Troop meetings, he records attendance and dues payments from the Patrols. He is also responsible providing typed minutes of the PLC and planning meetings to the SPL for the Troop Committee readout and is also responsible for publication for the monthly Troop newsletter. To apply for this position the Scout must meet the following criteria:
Requirements:
To become a Scribe a Scout must meet the following criteria:
Specific Duties:
The tenure of this position is for 6 months. To receive leadership credit for this position the Scribe must participate in at least six Troop meetings and participate in at least two PLCs per quarter as measured from COH to COH. The Scout elected as Scribe will receive a Scribe patch when the SM swears him into the position.
I have read the above and understand the specific requirements and duties for this position and understand the requirements if I want to earn leadership credit for this position and wish to run for the position in the Troop election.
The Troop Historian collects and preserves Troop photographs, news stories, trophies, flags, awards, and other memorabilia. He is also responsible for keeping all Troop storyboards current and making sure they are displayed at Troop meetings, COH and other Troop activities. He is also responsible for the Troop trophy case.
Requirements:
To become a Historian a Scout must meet the following criteria:
Specific Duties:
The tenure of this position is for 6 months. To receive leadership credit for this position of Troop Historian, the Scout must participate in at least six Troop meetings, one COH, and at least two Scout activities or campouts and at least 1 PLC per quarter as measured from COH to COH. The Scout elected as Historian will receive a Historian patch when the SM swears him into the position.
The Troop Librarian oversees the care and use of all Troop books, Merit Badge (MB) books, pamphlets, magazines, audiovisuals, and Troop leadership and rank information. He must provide the committee with a list of all of the needed MB books and Scout requested literature.
Requirements:
To become a Librarian a Scout must meet the following criteria:
Specific Duties:
The tenure of this position is for 6 months. To receive leadership credit for this position, the Troop Librarian must participate in at least six Troop meetings and participate in at least one Troop activity/campout/camp per quarter as measured from COH to COH. The Scout elected as Librarian will receive a Librarian patch when the SM swears him into the position.
The Troop Chaplain’s Aide will assist the Troop Chaplain in all religious services and graces. Additionally, he sees that religious holidays are taken into consideration when planning the Troop program, and he promotes the religious emblem program in the Troop.
Requirements:
To become a Chaplain’s Aide a Scout must meet the following criteria:
Specific Duties:
The tenure of this position is 6 months. To receive leadership credit for this position, the Chaplain’s Aid must participate in at least six Troop meetings and must plan and preside over chapel services at two Troop activities other than Troop meetings per quarter as measured from COH to COH. The Scout elected as Chaplain’s Aid will receive a Chaplain’s Aid patch when the SM swears him into the position.
The Troop Order of the Arrow (OA) Representative serves as a communication link between our local OA Chapter and the Lodge and our Troop. He promotes camping and OA in our Troop while encouraging older Scouts to participate in high adventure programs. To apply for this position the Scout must meet the following criteria:
Requirements:
To become an OA Rep a Scout must meet the following criteria:
Specific Duties:
The tenure of this position is one year. To receive leadership credit for this position the OA Rep must participate in at least six Troop meetings, participate in at least three OA meetings at Roundtables, and participate in the annual Troop OA elections and attends at least 50% of all Troop campouts per quarter as measured from COH to COH. The Scout elected as OA Representative will receive an OA Representative patch when the SM swears him into the position.
The Troop Bugler will play Revelry and Taps at each Scout function. To apply for this position the Scout must meet the following criteria:
Requirements:
To become a Bugler a Scout must meet the following criteria:
Specific Duties:
The tenure of this position is six months. To receive leadership credit for this position, the Troop Bugler must perform revelries or taps during at least two campouts or camps per quarter as measured from COH to COH. The Scout elected as Bugler will receive a Bugle patch when the SM swears him into the position.
Den Chiefs work with a Den or Patrol of either Cub Scouts or Webelos. They assist with Den meetings, encourage Cub Scout Advancement, and serve as a role model for younger boys. Being a Den Chief is typically a multi-year commitment. Although it is not a rule, Den Chiefs are discouraged from holding another Troop leadership positions due to the amount of time they will need to spend as a Den Chief. Prior to being a den chief, the Scout must either attend formal BSA den chief training or sit down with a designated leader to review the Den Chief Handbook.
Requirements:
The SM The SM assigns Den Chiefs
Specific Duties:
The tenure of this position lasts until the Scout’s Den crosses over into Boy Scouts. The Scout can only receive leadership credit towards rank advancement while his Den is active. To receive credit for the summer months when the Pack is inactive, the Den Chief must staff resident day camp (and must be 13 or over) to do this, and must participate in a minimum of 3 additional pack/den related activities between June 1 and August 1. They must also attend 50% of all Den and Pack meetings.
The Patrol Leader provides and promotes leadership, service, spirit and unity in Troop 336. The Patrol Leader is also the patrol representative at all patrol leaders meetings and troop planning sessions.
Requirements:
Age: None
Rank: None
Specific Duties:
Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.
Keep patrol members informed of troop activities via phone, e-mail, post cards, etc..
Help patrol members succeed in their elected positions.
Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetings and at troop planning sessions.
Prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities.
Develop patrol spirit and unity.
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
The Patrol Assistant Leader provides and promotes leadership, service, spirit and unity in Troop 336. The Patrol Assistant Leader Assists the Patrol Leader at anytime necessary and when called on to do so.
Requirements: 
Age: None
Rank: None
specific duties:
Assist the patrol leader in planning and leading patrol meetings and activities
Assist the patrol leader in keeping patrol members informed of troop activities via phone, e-mail, post cards, etc..
Assist the patrol leader in preparing your patrol to take part in all troop activities.
Take charge of the patrol in the absence of the patrol leader.
Attend all patrol leaders’ council meetings and help the patrol leader represent the patrol.
Develop patrol spirit and unity.
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
The Patrol Scribe is the Patrol secretary. He attends Troop meetings and keeps a log of discussions. During Troop meetings, he records attendance and dues payments from the Patrol.
Requirements: 
Age: None
Rank: None
specific duties:
Attend and keep a log of patrol meetings.
Maintain patrol attendance records.
Record dues payments and give to troop scribe.
The Patrol Quartermaster (QM) is responsible for all Patrol supplies and equipment. He keeps a current inventory of the Patrol equipment and sees that it is in good working condition.
Requirements: 
Age: None
Rank: None
specific duties:
Keep records of patrol equipment.
Keep patrol equipment in good order.
Teach patrol members proper methods for cleaning and maintaining troop equipment.
Work with troop quartermasters, at troop activities, to receive issued equipment required by the patrol for the activity.
Work with patrol members to make sure all issued equipment is returned to troop quartermasters.
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