Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
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- | + | The '''Assistant Senior Patrol Leader''' is the second highest-ranking youth leader in the troop. The assistant senior patrol leader acts as the senior patrol leader in the absence of the senior patrol leader or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other youth leaders in the troop. He is appointed by the [[Senior Patrol Leader|senior patrol leader]] under the guidance of the [[Scoutmaster]]. | |
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==Reports to== | ==Reports to== | ||
- | [[Senior Patrol Leader]] | + | *[[Senior Patrol Leader]] |
==Responsibilities== | ==Responsibilities== | ||
* Helps the [[Senior Patrol Leader|senior patrol leader]] lead meetings and activities. | * Helps the [[Senior Patrol Leader|senior patrol leader]] lead meetings and activities. | ||
* Runs the [[troop]] in the absence of the senior patrol leader. | * Runs the [[troop]] in the absence of the senior patrol leader. | ||
- | * Helps train and supervise the troop [[Scribe | + | * Helps train and supervise the troop [[Scribe]], [[Quartermaster]], [[Instructor]], [[Librarian]], [[Historian]], [[Webmaster]], and [[Chaplain Aide]]. |
- | * Serves as a member of the patrol leaders' council. | + | * Serves as a member of the [[patrol leaders' council]]. |
* Sets a good example. | * Sets a good example. | ||
- | * Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform. | + | * Enthusiastically and [[uniform|correctly wears the Scout uniform]] (all four parts). |
* Lives by the [[Scout Oath]] and [[Scout Law|Law]] | * Lives by the [[Scout Oath]] and [[Scout Law|Law]] | ||
* Show Scout spirit. | * Show Scout spirit. | ||
* Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit. | * Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit. | ||
* Wears the uniform correctly. | * Wears the uniform correctly. | ||
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+ | ==Equivalents== | ||
+ | {{Second-highest Youth Leader Equivalents}} | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Youth positions]] | [[Category:Youth positions]] | ||
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The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest-ranking youth leader in the troop. The assistant senior patrol leader acts as the senior patrol leader in the absence of the senior patrol leader or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other youth leaders in the troop. He is appointed by the senior patrol leader under the guidance of the Scoutmaster.
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Reports to
Responsibilities
- Helps the senior patrol leader lead meetings and activities.
- Runs the troop in the absence of the senior patrol leader.
- Helps train and supervise the troop Scribe, Quartermaster, Instructor, Librarian, Historian, Webmaster, and Chaplain Aide.
- Serves as a member of the patrol leaders' council.
- Sets a good example.
- Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts).
- Lives by the Scout Oath and Law
- Show Scout spirit.
- Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit.
- Wears the uniform correctly.
Equivalents
The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second-highest youth leader in its unit. Other second youth leaders are:
- Assistant Senior Patrol Leader - Boy Scouting
- Vice President - Administration - Venturing
- Vice President - Program - Venturing
- Boatswain's Mate - Sea Scouting
- Administrative Vice President - Exploring
- Program Vice President - Exploring
See also
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- Boy Scout Ranks requiring a Positions of Responsibility
- Star Rank #5 "While a First Class Scout, serve actively in your troop for four months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility (or carry out a Scoutmaster approved leadership project to help the troop)"
- Life Rank #5 "While a Star Scout, serve actively in your troop for six months in one or more of the positions of responsibility (or carry out a Scoutmaster approved leadership project to help the troop)"
- Eagle Scout Rank #4 "While a Life Scout, serve actively in your troop for a period of six months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility..."
- See also: National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) - a fun, six-day outdoor learning course.
References
- 36 BSA Monthly Troop Programs with Troop Meeting Plans (free & online), Printed: Vol I - Vol II - Vol III - Resources
- Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) - Troop Meeting Planner - Campfire Planner - Resource Survey - Troop Committee Challenge
- Senior Patrol Leaders Handbook - Patrol Leaders Handbook - Scoutmaster Handbook - BSA Nameplates