Troop Guide

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The Troop Guide is there to help new boys become part of the troop. He may be assigned to instructing Tenderfoot through First Class Skills. Patch Enlarge Patch

1. Appointed By: Scoutmaster
2. Reports to: Assistant Scoutmaster in charge of new boys
3. Responsibilities:
   • Works with the patrol leader of new boys patrol in order to protect them from the abuse of the older experienced Scouts
   • Guide new Scouts to becoming part of the troop
   • Serves on the PLC
   • Sets a good example
   • Enthusiastically wears the uniform correctly
   • Shows Scout spirit
4. Qualifications:
   • First Class
5. Fulfills:
   • Star - 5
   • Life - 5
   • Eagle – 4
   • Palm – 3
6. Recommended:
   • Attending Junior Leader Training run by Troop
7. Term:
   • Until the next election, removal, or will to change
   • Either six months or until a new troop guide can take his place, whichever is most prudent
8. Notes:

Resources

Resources used for this page in 2005-2006:

• http://www.geocities.com/bpc192/
• http://www.troop7.org/Leaders/APL.html
• http://www.bsatroop99.com/Leadershippositions.htm
• http://www.scouting.org/
• The Order of the Arrow – Troop/Team Representative Training and Information Packet
• Junior Leader Handbook
• Boy Scout Handbook
• Scoutmaster junior leader training kit
• http://www.geocities.com/troop_152/information/jobs.html
• http://www.scouttroops.org/ga/bsa/1111/AdultLeaderPositions.htm
• http://www.troop81wexford.org/Troop81/positions.htm
• http://members.cox.net/troop10/junior_leaders_job_descriptions.htm

Patrol Leaders' Council

Chair: Senior Patrol Leader
Members: Patrol Leaders, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader(s), and Troop Guides
Other Members May Include: Instructor(s), Quartermaster(s), Scribe, and other Positions of Responsibility
Advisors: Scoutmaster, Troop Committee Chair, Assistant Scoutmasters