BSA Troop 39 Linwood, N.J.

 Senior Patrol

     

 

               Ryan R. (Trevor)

               Austin B. (Tex)
               Glenn M.    

      

            Drew B.

                        Thomas T. (TJ)         

 

         

         

           

        

 

  Eagle Patrol

   Bryon T.

  

           Devon C.

           Ian G.

 John K.

           Nicholas P.

           Brian P.

 Dalton S.

   

    John D.

    Eric B.  

            Rickey B.

            Perice T.   

  David V.   

  John W. 

    Brian S.

    Randy P.

             Alex C.          

  Vincent D.  

  Mathew G.

   Reece T. 

The following is a brief description of positions held by Scouts. While most positions are filled on a bi-annual basis via elections, other positions are filled by appointment only from the Scoutmaster.

Note that while positions are held for a 6 month period, if it is deemed that a Scout is not fulfilling his duties, the Scoutmaster may removed him from his position. Attendance, execution of duties, and Scout spirit are evaluated while the scout is assuming his role in accordance with the other scouts. If any Scout has questions regarding their position, they are to forward them to a SPL, ASPL, Troop Guide, or the Scoutmaster.


Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Scoutmaster

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Preside at all troop meetings, events, activities, and annual program planning conference.
Chair the monthly leaders meeting.
Assign duties and responsibilities to other leaders.
Work with Scoutmaster in training junior leaders.
Set a good example.
Wear the uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.


Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL)
RESPONSIBLE TO: SPL

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Act as assistant for the Senior Patrol Leader.
Be responsible for training and giving direct leadership to the following appointed junior leaders: troop scribe, librarian, historian, instructor, quartermaster, and chaplain's aide.
Take over troop leadership in the absence of the senior patrol leader.
Perform tasks assigned by the senior patrol leader.
Function as a member of the patrol leaders' meeting.
Set a good example.
Wear the uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.


Patrol Leader
RESPONSIBLE TO: SPL & ASPL

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.
Keep patrol members informed by calling them with important reminders.
Assign each patrol member a job and help them succeed.
Represent the patrol at all leaders meetings and at the annual program planning conference.
Prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities.
Develop patrol spirit.
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
Know what patrol members and other leaders can do.
Set a good example.
Wear the uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.


Assistant Patrol Leader
RESPONSIBLE TO: Patrol Leader

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Assist the patrol leader in planning and leading patrol meetings and activities.
Keep patrol members informed.
Preparing your patrol to take part in all troop activities.
Take charge of the patrol in the absence of the patrol leader.
Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders meetings in the absence of the patrol leader (must advise the patrol leader of all important information gained from meetings).
Help develop patrol spirit.
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
Set a good example.
Wear the uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.


Troop Scribe
RESPONSIBLE TO: SPL, ASPL, & Troop Committee Secretary

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Attend and keep a log of patrol leaders' council meetings.
Place and update records on troop website.
Record attendance of all meetings and events and forward to Troop Committee Secretary.
Assist troop committee members responsible for finance, records, and advancement.
Set a good example.
Wear the uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.


Troop Librarian
RESPONSIBLE TO: SPL, ASPL

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Establish and maintain a troop library.
Keep records on literature owned by the troop.
Add new or replacement items needed.
Have literature available for borrowing at troop meetings.
Keep system to check literature in and out.
Follow up on late returns.
Set a good example.
Wear the uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.


Troop Historian
RESPONSIBLE TO: SPL & ASPL

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Gather pictures and facts about past activities of the troop and keep them in scrapbooks, wall displays, on the troop website, or information files.
Take care of troop trophies and keepsakes.
Keep information about troop alumni.
Set a good example.
Wear the uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.


Troop Quartermaster
RESPONSIBLE TO: SPL & Troop Committee Quartermaster

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Keep records of troop equipment.
Keep troop equipment in good repair.
Issue troop equipment and see that it is returned in good order.
Suggest new or replacement items.
Work with the Assistant Scoutmaster and Troop Committee Quartermaster responsible for equipment.
Set a good example.
Wear the uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.


Troop Chaplain's Aide
RESPONSIBLE TO: SPL & ASPL

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Keep troop leaders appraised of religious holidays when planning activities.
Assist chaplain or religious coordinator in meeting the religious needs of troop members while attending activities.
Encourage saying grace at meals while camping or on activities.
Tell troop members about religious emblem program of their faith.
Preside over closing prayer at troop meetings.
Set a good example.
Wear the uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.


OA Representative
RESPONSIBLE TO: Members of OA & Scoutmaster

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Attend and keep a log of OA meetings.
Place and update OA records on troop website.
Assist OA members in any and all aspects of their duties.
Set a good example.
Wear the uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.


Instructor (Appointed by Scoutmaster)
RESPONSIBLE TO: SPL & ASPL

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Instruct Scouting skills as needed within the troop or patrols.
Prepare well in advance for each teaching assignment.
Set a good example.
Wear the uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.


Troop Guide (Appointed by Scoutmaster)
RESPONSIBLE TO: SPL & Scoutmaster

Den Chief (Appointed by Scoutmaster)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Den assigned to, Scoutmaster, & Cubmaster

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Serve as the activities assistant at den meetings.
Meet regularly with the den leader to review the den and pack meetings plans.
If serving as a Webelos den chief, prepare the boys to join Boy Scouting.
Project a positive image of Boy Scouting.
Set a good example.
Wear the uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.


Webmaster
RESPONSIBLE TO: SPL & ASPL

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Maintain website by posting updates, pictures, files, and other related activities.
Promote usage of the website.
Work with Troop Committee and Scoutmasters to obtain information needed on the website.
Share resources with Historian.
Maintain email list.
Create back-ups of all relevant information stored on website on a monthly basis.
Set a good example.
Wear the uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.