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==Reports to== | ==Reports to== | ||
* [[Assistant Scoutmaster]] | * [[Assistant Scoutmaster]] | ||
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* Counsels individuals Scouts on Scouting challenges. | * Counsels individuals Scouts on Scouting challenges. | ||
* 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]]. | ||
* Shows [[Scout Spirit|Scout spirit]] | * Shows [[Scout Spirit|Scout spirit]] | ||
| + | ==Equivalents== | ||
| + | {{Template:Youth Leader guide Equivalents}} | ||
| - | ==See also== | + | == See also == |
| - | + | {{Boy Scout portal}} | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Youth positions]] | [[Category:Youth positions]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Patrol Leaders' Council]] | ||
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Contents |
Reports to
Responsibilities
- Introduces new Scouts to troop operations.
- Guides new Scouts from harassment by older Scouts.
- Helps new Scouts earn First Class rank in their first year.
- Teaches basic Scout skills.
- Coaches the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol on his duties.
- Works with the patrol leader at patrol leaders’ council meetings.
- Attends patrol leaders’ council meetings with the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol.
- Assists the assistant Scoutmaster with training.
- Counsels individuals Scouts on Scouting challenges.
- 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 Troop Guide is the youth guide leader in its unit. Other youth guide leaders are:
- Troop Guide - Boy Scouting
- Crew Guide - Venturing
See also
| Boy Scout portal |
- 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
