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In the Patrol System of Scouting, the Scouts themselves are encouraged and guided to organize and run the Troop. There are many leadership positions available. Elections for all Troop positions are held every six months, once in September and the other in March.


	Senior Patrol Leader SPL The Senior Patrol Leader is the top Scout in the Troop. Duties: He is in charge of running all Troop meetings, activities, campouts, and annual program planning conference. He coordinates and leads the Patrol Leader Council (PLC) meetings. He delegates duties and supervises the other Scout Leaders Assists with Scoutmaster in training junior leaders. Delegates task to the ASPLs. Makes sure an ASPL attends any meeting/function he will not be able to attend (troop, PLC, Committee Meeting, etc.) Oversees the planning efforts of Scouts for all Troop campouts (whether he attends these outing or not). He works closely with the Scoutmaster in carrying out his duties. He keeps his notebook updated, and passes it on to the next Scout to hold his position. Sets a good example. Enthusiastically wears the Scout Uniform correctly. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law. Shows Scout spirit. (Top)

	Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest-ranking junior leader in the Troop. He is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader with the approval of the Scoutmaster. Duties: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader assists the SPL in all of his duties. He steps in and takes charge whenever the SPL is not available or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the Troop. He attends all PLC meetings. He keeps his notebook updated, and passes it on to the next Scout to hold his position. He works closely with the SPL and the Scoutmaster in carrying out his duties He keeps his notebook updated, and passes it on to the next Scout to hold his position. Sets a good example. Enthusiastically wears the Scout Uniform correctly. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law. Shows Scout spirit. (Top)

	Patrol Leader The Patrol Leader is elected by the patrol and leads the patrol. Duties: Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities. Keep patrol members informed. Assign each patrol member a job and help them succeed. Represent the patrol at all Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meetings and at the annual program planning conference. Prepares 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. He keeps his notebook updated, and passes it on to the next Scout to hold his position. Sets a good example. Enthusiastically wears the Scout Uniform correctly. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law. Shows Scout spirit. (Top)

	Assistant Patrol Leader The Assistant Patrol Leader is appointed by the Patrol Leader and leads the patrol in his absence Duties: Assist the Patrol Leader in: planning and leading patrol meetings and activities. keeping 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 Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meetings in the absence of the Patrol Leader. Work with the other troop leaders to make the troop run well. He keeps his notebook updated, and passes it on to the next Scout to hold his position. Sets a good example. Enthusiastically wears the Scout Uniform correctly. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law. Shows Scout spirit. (Top)

	Quartermaster The Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order. Duties: The Quartermaster is the supply and equipment “boss.” Keep records on patrol and troop equipment. Keep equipment in good repair. Checks Troop equipment in and out via the sign-out sheet. Suggests new or replacement items. He works with the SPL and the Scoutmaster in carrying out his duties. He keeps his notebook updated, and passes it on to the next Scout to hold his position. Sets a good example. Enthusiastically wears the Scout Uniform correctly. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law. Shows Scout spirit. (Top)

	Scribe The Troop Scribe keeps the troop records. He records the activities of the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) and keeps a record of dues, advancement, and Scout attendance at troop meetings Duties: Record attendance at troop functions. Record advancement in troop records. Attend and keep a log of Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) Meetings. Work with the troop committee member responsible for finance, records, and advancement. He keeps his notebook updated, and passes it on to the next Scout to hold his position. Sets a good example. Enthusiastically wears the Scout Uniform correctly. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law. Shows Scout spirit. (Top)

	Historian The Historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of troop activities Duties: Gather pictures and facts about past troop activities and keeps them in scrapbooks, wall displays or informational (historical) files. Take care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities. He keeps his notebook updated, and passes it on to the next Scout to hold his position. Sets a good example. Enthusiastically wears the Scout Uniform correctly. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law. Shows Scout spirit (Top)

	Librarian The Librarian takes care of troop literature. Duties: Keep records on literature owned by the troop. Add new or replacement items as needed. Keep books and pamphlets available for borrowing at troop meetings. Keep a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out. Follow up on late returns Sets a good example. Enthusiastically wears the Scout Uniform correctly. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law. Shows Scout spirit. He keeps his notebook updated, and passes it on to the next Scout to hold his position. Sets a good example. Enthusiastically wears the Scout Uniform correctly. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law. Shows Scout spirit. (Top)

	Chaplain’s Aide The Chaplain Aide works with the Troop Chaplain to meet the religious needs of the Scouts in the troop. He also works to promote the religious emblems program. Duties: Keep troop leader appraised of religious holidays when planning activities. Assist Chaplain or religious coordinator in meeting the religious needs of troop members while on activities. Encourage saying grace at meals while camping or on activities. Tell Scouts about the religious emblem program of their faith. Help plan for religious observance in troop activities. He keeps his notebook updated, and passes it on to the next Scout to hold his position. Sets a good example. Enthusiastically wears the Scout Uniform correctly. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law. Shows Scout spirit. (Top)

	Troop Guide To work actively with new Scouts in the Baden-Powell program. The Troop Guides introduce new Scouts to troop operations and helps them feel comfortable in the troop. Duties: Help new Scouts earn advancement requirements through First Class Advise patrol leader on his duties and responsibilities at Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meetings. Attend Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meetings with the New Scout Patrol Leader. Prevent harassment of new Scouts by older Scouts. Help Assistant Scoutmaster train new Scouts by older Scouts. Guide new Scouts through early troop experiences to help them become comfortable in the troop and the outdoors. Teach basic Scout skills. He keeps his notebook updated, and passes it on to the next Scout to hold his position. Sets a good example. Enthusiastically wears the Scout Uniform correctly. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law. Shows Scout spirit. (Top)

	Instructor The Instructor teaches scouting skills. Duties: Instruct Scouting skills as needed within the troop or patrols. Prepare well in advance for each teaching assignment. He keeps his notebook updated, and passes it on to the next Scout to hold his position. Sets a good example. Enthusiastically wears the Scout Uniform correctly. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law. Shows Scout spirit. (Top)

	Bugler The Bugler plays the bugle at troop ceremonies and campouts. Duties: Plays bugle as requested by troop leadership. Plays taps during evening closing ceremony. He keeps his notebook updated, and passes it on to the next Scout to hold his position. Sets a good example. Enthusiastically wears the Scout Uniform correctly. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law. Shows Scout spirit. (Top)

	OA Troop Representative An Order of the Arrow Troop Representative is a youth liaison serving between the local OA lodge or chapter and his troop. In his troop, he serves as a communication and programmatic link to the Arrowman and adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently members of the Order. He does this in a fashion that strengthens the mission of the lodge and purpose of the Order. By setting a good example, he enhances the image of the Order as a service arm to his troop. Duties: Serves as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troop. Encourages year round and resident camping in the troop. Encourages older Scout participation in high adventure programs. Encourages Scouts to actively participate in community service projects. Assists with leadership skills training in the troop. Encourages Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the troop. Encourages Arrowmen in the troop to be active participants in the lodge and/or chapter activities and to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members. He keeps his notebook updated, and passes it on to the next Scout to hold his position. Sets a good example. Enthusiastically wears the Scout Uniform correctly. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law. Shows Scout spirit. (Top)

Den Chief Weblos Den Chief	Den Chief The Den Chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and Den Leaders in the Cub Scout pack. Duties: Serve as the activities assistant at den meetings. Meet regularly with the Den Leader to review the den and pack meeting plans. If serving as a Webelos Den Chief, prepare boys to join Boy Scouting. Project a positive image of Boy Scouting. Know the purposes of Cub Scouting. Encourage Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout troop upon graduation. Help out at weekly den meetings and monthly pack meetings. Attends at least 2/3 of the den meetings/events during his service period. Be a friend to the boys in the den. He keeps his notebook updated, and passes it on to the next Scout to hold his position. Sets a good example. Enthusiastically wears the Scout Uniform correctly. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law. Shows Scout spirit. (Top)

	Junior Assistant Scoutmaster The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster serves in the capacity of an Assistant Scoutmaster except where legal age and maturity are required. He must be at least 16 years old and not yet 18 and be an Eagle Scout. He is appointed by the Scoutmaster because of his demonstrated leadership ability. Duties: Function as an Assistant Scoutmaster (except for leadership responsibilities reserved for adults 18 and 21 years of age or older). Accomplish any duties assigned by the Scoutmaster He keeps his notebook updated, and passes it on to the next Scout to hold his position. Sets a good example. Enthusiastically wears the Scout Uniform correctly. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law. Shows Scout spirit. (Top)

	Den Chief Service Award Requirements: (Top)