Boy Scouts of America

Troop 525

 

 

 

Adult Volunteer Job Descriptions

 

 

20 November 2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Troop Job Descriptions

 

 

  • Chartered Organization Representative- Peggy Garrett
    • Is a member of the charted organization
    • Serves as head of “Scouting department” in the organization
    • Maintains a close liaison with the Troop Committee Chair
    • Helps recruit other adult leaders
    • Serves as liaison between troop and our organization
    • Encourages service  to the organization
    • Should have a back ground in Scouting

 

  • Troop Committee Chair- Craig Ross
    • Should have a strong Scouting background.
    • Organize the committee to see that all functions are delegated, coordinated, and completed
    • Maintains a close relationship with the charted organization representative and the Scoutmaster
    • Interpret national and local policies to the Troop
    • Prepares Troop committee meeting agendas
    • Calls, preside over, and promote attendance at monthly Troop committee meetings and any special meetings that may be called
    • Ensure Troop representation at monthly roundtables.

 

  • Scoutmaster - Thom Batchelder
    • Has a  strong background in Scouting
    • Has completed Scoutmaster fundamentals and all related training.
    • Has the current Youth Protection Training
    • Within four years complete Wood Badge Training, preferred not required.
    • Qualified to teach all the required Eagle Merit badges.
    • Be willing to attend at least 90% of the Troop functions
    • Must be committed to the ideals of Scouting, live the Scout Law and oath.
    • In-charge of the day to day functioning of the Troop
    •  Be of high moral standards
    • Attention to detail
    • Ability to relate to boys
    • Ability to keep a “cool head” under pressure
    • Wear the correct and complete uniform at all Troop functions.
    • Make it possible that Scouts get at least 10 nights and day camping a year.
    • Will lead by example.
    • Train the boy leaders to lead.

 

  • Assistant Scoutmaster
    • Has a background in Scouting.
    • Has completed Scoutmaster fundamentals, and all related training.
    • Has the current Youth Protection Training.
    • Within four years complete Wood Badge Training, this is preferred not required.
    • Qualified to teach at least 6 of the required Eagle Merit badges.
    • Be willing to attend at least 85% of the Troop functions.
    • Must be committed to the ideals of Scouting, live the Scout Law and Oath.
    •  Be of high moral standards.
    • Attention to detail.
    • Ability to relate to boys.
    • Ability to keep a “cool head” under pressure.
    • Wear the correct and complete uniform at all Troop functions.
    • Make it possible, while working through the Scoutmaster, that Scouts get at least 10 nights and days camping a year.
    • Will lead by example.
    • Assist in training the boy leaders.

 

  •  Patrol Advisor
    • Attends Patrol meeting as often as possible.

     

  • Secretary
    • Keep minutes of meetings and send out committee meeting notices
    • Handles publicity
    • Prepare a family newsletter of Troop events and activities
    • Conduct the Troop resource survey
    • Plan for family night programs and family activities
    • At each meeting report the minutes of the previous meeting.
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  • Treasurer (Finance/Records)- Jewel Ross
    • Handles all Troop funds, Pay bills on the recommendation of the Scoutmaster and authorization of the Troop Committee
    • Maintain checking and savings accounts.
    • Keep adequate records in the Troop/Team Record Book
    • Supervise money-earning projects, including obtaining proper authorization
    • Supervise the camp saving plan.
    • Report to the Troop at each meeting.

 

·        Advancement Coordinator- Barbara Rowell

o        Encourage Scouts to advance in rank

o        Work with the Troop scribe to maintain all Scout advancement records.

o        Arrange Troop boards of review

o       Work with the Troop Scribe to maintain all Scout advancement records.

o       Develop and maintain a merit badge counselor list.

o       Work with the troop librarian to build and maintain a troop library of merit badge pamphlets and other advancement literature.

 

·        Chaplain- Mark Bushway

o        Provide a spiritual tone for Troop meetings and activities.

o        Give guidance to the chaplain aide.

o        Promote regular participation of each member in the activities of the religious organization of his choice.

o        Give spiritual counseling service when needed or requested.

o       Encourage Boy Scouts to earn their appropriate religious emblems.

 

  • Transportation Coordinator- Joi Austin
    • Ensure the each on each outing there is enough transportation for the entire Troop in accordance to BSA standards.
    • Ensure the on each outing there is the correct Tour Permit on file with the Council office.
    • Will maintain a running list of adults that can drive Scouts to events.

 

  • Equipment Coordinator- Jergen Poppelreuter
    • Supervise and help the Troop procure camping equipment.
    • Work with the Quartermaster on inventory and proper storage and maintenance of all troop equipment.
    • Make periodic safety checks on all outdoor equipment.
    • Will give reports from time to time on the status of Troop equipment.

 

 

  • Eagle Coordinator
    • Assist the Life Scouts with their project.
    • Keep records of where each candidate is in relationship to completing the requirements.
    • Act as an advisor, NOT leader to the candidate.
    • Keep a list of possible projects.
    • Work with our sponsor for possible projects.

 

Adopted by the Troop Committee November 20, 2003