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| - | {{Otheruses|''This is the '''{{PAGENAME}} | + | {{Otheruses|''This is the youth '''{{PAGENAME}}''' equipment management leadership position for Boy Scout Troops.<br/>For the equipment management leadership position for Venturing, see [[Crew Quartermaster]].<br/>For the highest-level rank award in Sea Scouting, see the [[Quartermaster Award]].''}}{{Alert|Serving as [[{{PAGENAME}}]] can apply towards [[Positions of Responsibility]] requirements for [[Star Rank|Star]], [[Life Rank|Life]], and [[Eagle Scout Rank|Eagle]].}} |
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{{Positions of responsibility | {{Positions of responsibility | ||
|position = Quartermaster | |position = Quartermaster | ||
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|method = Appointed | |method = Appointed | ||
|by = [[Senior Patrol Leader]] | |by = [[Senior Patrol Leader]] | ||
| - | |report = [[Assistant Senior Patrol Leader]]}} | + | |report = [[Assistant Senior Patrol Leader]] |
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| + | The '''Quartermaster''' keeps track of [[troop]] equipment and sees that it is in good working order. He keeps records on patrol/troop equipment, makes sure equipment is in good working condition, and issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition. | ||
| - | == | + | ==Reports to== |
| - | + | *[[Assistant Senior Patrol Leader]] in a Boy Scout troop. | |
==Responsibilities== | ==Responsibilities== | ||
| - | * Keeps records on [[patrol]] | + | * Keeps records on [[patrol]]/[[troop]] equipment. |
* Makes sure equipment is in good working condition. | * Makes sure equipment is in good working condition. | ||
* Issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition. | * Issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition. | ||
* Makes suggestions for new or replacement items. | * Makes suggestions for new or replacement items. | ||
* Works with the troop committee member responsible for equipment. | * Works with the troop committee member responsible for equipment. | ||
| - | * | + | * Sets a good example. |
* Enthusiastically and [[uniform|correctly wears the Scout uniform]] (all four parts). | * 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]]. | ||
| - | * Shows [[Scout Spirit|Scout spirit]] | + | * Shows [[Scout Spirit|Scout spirit]] |
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| + | ==Equivalents== | ||
| + | {{Youth equipment manager Leader Equivalents}} | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 02:35, February 11, 2018
| This is the youth Quartermaster equipment management leadership position for Boy Scout Troops. For the equipment management leadership position for Venturing, see Crew Quartermaster. For the highest-level rank award in Sea Scouting, see the Quartermaster Award. |
| Serving as Quartermaster can apply towards Positions of Responsibility requirements for Star, Life, and Eagle. |
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The Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order. He keeps records on patrol/troop equipment, makes sure equipment is in good working condition, and issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition.
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Reports to
- Assistant Senior Patrol Leader in a Boy Scout troop.
Responsibilities
- Keeps records on patrol/troop equipment.
- Makes sure equipment is in good working condition.
- Issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition.
- Makes suggestions for new or replacement items.
- Works with the troop committee member responsible for equipment.
- Sets a good example.
- Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts).
- Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
- Shows Scout spirit
Equivalents
The Quartermaster is the equipment manager youth leader in its unit. Other equipment manager youth leaders are:
- Quartermaster - Boy Scouting
- Crew Quartermaster - Venturing
- Storekeeper - Sea Scouting
See also
| Scouts BSA portal |
- Scouts BSA 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
- 48 BSA Monthly Scouts BSA Program Features for Troops and Crews
- Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops • Program Feature Meeting Plans • Campfire Program Planner
• Troop Resource Survey • Troop Committee Guidebook
- Senior Patrol Leader Handbook • Patrol Leader Handbook • Troop Leader Guidebook: Vol. 1 - Vol. 2 • BSA Nameplates • Outdoor Ethics Guide Handbook • Den Chief Handbook
