TROOP 19
Click on the links below for short descriptions of the responsibilities of the Troop's Scout Leaders |
Senior Patrol Leader | Patrol Leader | Asst. Patrol Leader
Scribe |
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| Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) |
| The SPL is the senior scout leader in the troop. With the support of the adult staff, he works with the Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) to run the troop's meetings, events and activities. The SPL's main responsibilities are: |
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- Set an example for the troop by displaying a positive attitude, sharing skills & knowledge, wearing a complete uniform (properly), and providing good leadership to the troop.
- Attend all troop meetings and events. Use the "Troop Meeting Plan" worksheet ***** ADD HYPERLINK TO HTML DOC
- Lead the Patrol Leaders Council (PLC).
- Prepare and run troop meetings. The SPL communicates with the PLC to make sure patrols are prepared for troop meetings, advancement, camping trips or other outings.
- Conduct uniform inspection at each troop meeting.
- Assign duties and responsibilities to junior leaders, as needed, and work with the Scoutmaster in training junior leaders.
- Run the troop's annual meeting for program planning.
- Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do!
- Live by the Scout Oath & Law!
- Be Prepared!
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| Patrol Leader |
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The PL:
- Appoints the APL.
- Plans & runs patrol meetings.
- Helps patrol members advance.
- Encourages patrol members to recruit new scouts.
- Knows the skills and abilities of all patrol members.
- Builds patrol spirit.
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10 Tips for Being a Better Patrol Leader
( text copied from Scouting, October 2001, Green Bar Bill’s Patrol Corner ) |
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- Be a good communicator. You do not have to have a commanding voice to be a good leader, but you must be willing to step out front with an effective “Let’s go!” A good leader knows how to get and give information so everyone understands.
- Keep your word. Don’t make promises you can’t keep.
- Be fair to all. A good leader shows no favorites. Don’t allow friendships to stand in the way of being fair to all members of you patrol.
- Be flexible. Everything won’t always go as planned. ‘Be Prepared’ to shift to “Plan B” when “Plan A” doesn’t work.
- Be organized. At patrol meetings, record who is responsible for each task, and have the duty roster filled out prior to going on a camp-out.
- Delegate. Some leaders assume the job will not get done unless they do it themselves. Most people like to be challenged with a task. Let them try doing things they haven’t tried before.
- Set the example. Whatever you do, your patrol members are likely to do the same. Having a cheerful attitude can help keep everyone in good spirits.
- Be consistent. Nothing is more confusing than a leader who is one way one moment and the opposite a short time later. If your patrol knows what to expect from you, they will more likely respond positively to your leadership.
- Give praise. Often, “Nice job!” is all the praise necessary to make a Scout feel he is making a worthwhile contribution.
- Ask for help. When confronted with a situation you don’t know how to handle, ask someone with more experience for some advice and direction.
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| Asst. Patrol Leader (APL) |
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- Lead the patrol when the patrol leader is not present.
- Assist with patrol business and functions.
- Help the PL to teach Scout skills.
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| Scribe |
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- Maintain a record of the PLC's decisions.
- Record attendance and dues payments.
- Record history of troop meetings, camping trips and other troop events.
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