Ryan S.

“The senior patrol leader (SPL) is the top youth leader in the troop. The SPL presides over all meeetings and activities, chairs patrol leaders’ council meetings, and leads the troop’s annual program planning conference. The SPL also appoints other youth leaders with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster and oversees their training and work” (Scout Book).

Hunter C., Bryan H, & Matt P.

“The assistant senior patrol leader (ASPL) trains and gives direct leadership to appointed youth leaders such as the scribe and quartermaster. The ASPL also helps the senior patrol leader run meetings and activities and guides the troop in the senior patrol leader’s absence.” (Scout Book)

Oli E. & Peter M.

“The patrol leader plans and leads patrol meetings and activities. The patrol leader represents the patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetings and at th annual progam planning conference. A patrol Leader knows th needs and capabilities of patrol members and works to make them successful.” (Scout Book)

“The trrop guide introduces new scouts to troop operations and guides them through early Scouting activities. The troop guide serves as a coach to the patrol leader of the new-scout patrol, and they work together at patrol leaders’ council meetings. The troop guide helps new scouts earn the First Class rank within their first 12 to 18 months.” (Scout Book)

Eric A., Peter M. & Ethan C.

“The den chief serves as the activities assistant for a Cub Scout or Webelos Scout den. The den chief meets with te den leader to review den and pack meeting plans and helps out however possible. A den chief projects positive image of Scouting and, if serving as a webelos den chief, helps the Webelos Scouts to transition into Scouting in a troop.” (Scout Book)

Micheal P.

“The historian gathers pictures and facts about the past activities of the troop and keeps them in scrapbooks, wall displays, or information files. The historian takes care of the troop trophies and keepsakes and maintains information about troop alumni. (Scout Book)

Calvin D.

“The librarian establishes and maintains a troop library. Records should be kept of literature owned by the troop, and items should be added or replaced as needed. The librarian should maintain a system to check literature in and out.” (Scout Book)

Patrick R.

“The quartermaster maintains patrol and troop equipment, keeping it in good repair and ensuring that the storage area is clean and neat. The quartermaster issues equipment, sees that it is returned in good order, and suggests new or replacement items.”
(Scout Book)

Morgan C.

“The bugler plays the bugle (or a similar instrument) to mark key moments during the day on troop outings, such as reveille and lights out. A bugler must know the required bugle calls and should ideally have earned the Bugling merit badge.” (Scout Book)

Aaron

“The scribe attends and keeps a log of patrol leaders’ council meetings. The scribe records attendance and dues payments of all troop members and records advancement in troop records and on the troop advancemeot chart. The scribe is responsible for troop correspondence.” (Scout Book)

Ben S.

“The instructor teaches Scouting skills as needed within the troop or patrols, preparing well in advance for each teaching assignment so that learning experience is effective. If the troop has more than one instructor, each one may specialize in a particular area, such as first aid or knot-tying.” (Scout Book)

Dylan

“The chaplain aide assists the troop chaplain or religious coordinator in meeting the religious needs of the troop members. The chaplain aide leads worship services on campouts and encourages saying grace at meals. The chaplain aide tells troop members about the religious emblems program for their faith and makes other troop leaders aware of religious holidays when they are planning activities.” (Scout Book)

Bryan H.

“The Order of the Arrow troop representative serves as a communication link between the local OA lodge or chapter and the troop, promoting short-term and resident camping through out the year as well as participation in high adventure programs and community service projects. The Order of the Arrow troop representative represents the troop in meeetings of the lodge and chapter, and encourages Arrowmen in the troop to be active participants in lodge and/or chapter activities and to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members.” (Scout Book)

Andrew C.

“The webmaster establishes and maintains a safe and secure troop website, ensuring that the site is a positive reflection of Scouting for the public. The webmaster works with the scribe to manage the troop’s electronic communication tools.” (Scout Book)

Bennett

“The outdoor ethics guide helps the troop plan and conduct an outdoor program that emphasizes effectively practicing the principles of outdoor ethics. The guide works to help Scouts improve their outdoor ethics decision-making skills to help minimize impacts as thy participate in outdoor activities. The outdoor ethics guide also supports Scouts who are working to complete the relevant requirements for the tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks.” (Scout Book)

“The junior assistant Scoutmaster functions just like an assistant Scoutmaster (except for the leadership responsibilities reserved for the adults 18 years of age or older). The junior assistant Scoutmaster also handles any other duties assigned by the Scoutmaster.” (Scout Book)