Boy Scouts of America
Troop 90
Adult Leader Duties
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The Scoutmaster
The Scoutmaster
is appointed by the Troop Committee to be responsible for the program and image
of Troop 90. The Scoutmaster and
Assistant Scoutmasters work directly with Scouts. The Scoutmaster can be male or
female and is at least 21 years old.
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Scoutmaster Responsibilities -
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Train and guide youth leaders
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Work with other responsible adults to bring Scouting to boys.
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Recruit a Committee Chairperson, and together recruit all other Committee
positions,
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Scouts run the troop; the Scoutmaster is the only adult who can change Troop plans or rules.
· Help boys learn for themselves.
· Help the Committee Chairperson plan Committee
meetings.
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Encourage all Scouts to achieve First Class rank their first year and one
rank every year after.
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Delegate responsibilities to other adults.
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Supervise troop elections of Order of the Arrow,
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Approve all service projects,
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Conduct Scoutmaster Conferences with all Scouts who are advancing and not
advancing,
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Meet regularly with the Patrol Leaders Council to plan, train and
coordinate troop activities.
·
Attend all troop meetings or, when necessary, arrange for a qualified
adult substitute.
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Attend all Troop Committee Meetings.
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Conduct periodic parent meetings to share the program and encourage
parent participation.
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Enable each Scout to experience at least ten (10) days and nights of
camping each year.
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Participate in District and Council activities and events.
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Take part in annual charter review meeting, and charter presentation.
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Conduct all activities under qualified adult leadership, safe conditions
and the policies and procedures of Troop 90, the chartered organization and the
Boy Scouts of America.
Assistant Scoutmasters
Assistant
Scoutmasters help guide the program of the troop. Each Assistant Scoutmaster is assigned specific duties and
reports to the Scoutmaster. Assistant
Scoutmasters provide required 'two-deep leadership'.
Assistant
Scoutmasters may male or female but must be 18 years old.
One Assistant Scoutmaster must be 21 or older to serve as Scoutmaster in
the Scoutmaster's absence. Troop 90
tries to recruit as many Assistant Scoutmasters as possible.
Successful troops have four or more Assistant Scoutmasters.
Assistant
Scoutmasters
Types
of Assistant Scoutmasters include:
* ASM - Senior Assistant
* ASM - Program
* ASM -
New Scouts
* ASM - Venture Patrol
* ASM - Patrol Advisor
* ASM -
Events
* ASM - Advancement
* ASM - Physical Arrangements
* ASM - Camping
Assistant Scoutmaster -
Senior Assistant
1)
Serve
as Acting Scoutmaster when the Scoutmaster is absent.
2) Attend
Troop meetings; attend Committee meetings; attend Patrol Leader Council (PLC)
meetings.
3) Help
conduct Scoutmaster Conferences.
5) Help
Scoutmaster organize, delegate and coordinate other adult leaders.
6)
Report to the Scoutmaster.
Assistant Scoutmaster -
Program
1)
Attend troop meetings; attend all Patrol Leader Council (PLC) meetings.
2) Attend
roundtables monthly to get new program ideas.
3) Follow
up with the SPL to make sure all PLC decisions are delegated and completed,
4) After
each troop event, evaluate with the PLC how everything went, and how it could be
improved,
5) Report
to the Scoutmaster.
Assistant Scoutmaster -
New Scouts
1)
Recruit new members.
2)
Maintain
a good working relationship with Cub Scout and Weblos feeder Packs/Dens.
3)
Participate in District/Council youth recruiting efforts.
4)
Attend Cub Scout Blue and Gold dinners.
5)
Attend Webelos bridging ceremonies.
6)
Help
Troop Guide plan the Webelos campout.
7)
Advise
Troop Guide and Den Chiefs.
8)
Report
to the Scoutmaster.
Assistant Scoutmaster -
Patrol Advisor
1) Serve as advisor for all patrols; support Patrol Leaders with suggestions and counseling.
2) Follow up to assure, the Patrol Leader is making phone calls, etc.
3) Attend training courses and roundtables.
4) Report to the Scoutmaster.
5)
Attend training courses.
Assistant Scoutmaster - Venture Patrol
1) Serve as advisor for the Venture Patrol.
2) Help plan three (3) adventures a year.
3) Oversee fundraising opportunities to finance adventures.
4) Support the Patrol with advice and counseling as needed.
5) Attend Venture Patrol events.
6) Report
to the Scoutmaster.
Assistant Scoutmaster - Advancement
1) Stimulate advancement and recognition in accord with National requirements.
2) Plan and organize four Courts of Honor a year.
3) Encourage Life Scouts to attain Eagle.
4) Advise and counsel Life Scout's with the planning of Eagle Scout Service Projects,
5)
Report to the Scoutmaster.
The Troop Committee
The responsibilities of the Committee Chairman:
1)
Organize the committee; assure all functions are delegated, coordinated
and completed.
2)
Call, preside at, promote attendance at monthly and special troop
committee meetings.
3)
Arrange for charter review/re-chartering annually; Maintain a close
relationship with the Chartered Organization.
4)
Be familiar with local and national BSA policies.
5)
Work closely with the Scoutmaster to prepare the committee meeting
agenda.
6)
Ensure
troop representation at roundtables; Attend training courses
7)
Secure
local and national tour permits for the troop, as needed.
8)
Be
responsible for the troop insurance program.
Job responsibilities of the Assistant Committee Chairman:
1
) Assume the
responsibilities of the Committee Chairman in the Chairman's absence.
2)
Be responsible for the Friends of
Scouting campaign within our troop.
3)
Be responsible for the record keeping of the troop.
4)
Attend committee meetings regularly; Report to the Committee Chairman, as
needed.
Job responsibilities of the Committee Treasurer:
1)
Handle all troop funds; pay bills as asked by the Scoutmaster as approved
by the Committee.
2)
Maintain troop checking account and Campership Fund.
3)
Keep adequate records of troop incoming/outgoing finances.
4)
Report the troop financial standings at each committee meeting.
5)
Attend committee meetings regularly; Report to the Committee Chairman, as
needed.
Job responsibilities of the Committee Secretary:
1)
Keep minutes at committee meetings.
2)
Assist with troop orientation for new Committee Members.
3)
Attend committee meetings regularly; Report to the Committee Chairman, as
needed
Job responsibilities of the Activities Chairman:
1)
Secure local/national tour permits.
2)
Work with the Scoutmaster and Quartermaster to inventory, store and
maintain equipment.
3)
Assist in securing permission to use camp sites,
4)
Assist in procuring new/used equipment,
5)
Serve as transportation coordinator.
6)
Keep records of adult leader vehicle information,
7)
Attend committee meetings regularly; Report to the Committee Chairman, as
needed.
Job responsibilities of the Fundraising Chairman:
1)
Be responsible for securing fundraising opportunities.
2)
Assist with planning and organizing fund-raisers.
3)
Attend committee meetings regularly; Report to the Committee Chairman, as
needed.
Job responsibilities of a Committee Member:
1)
Vote on issues before the committee.
2)
Assist other committee members, as needed.
3)
Assist on special projects/activities, as needed.
4)
Attend committee meetings, as available; Report to the Committee
Chairman, as needed.