Patrol Leader
BSA Troop 125
When you accept the position of patrol leader, you agree to provide service and leadership to our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader.
The patrol leader is elected by the members of the patrol. You take responsibility for the patrol’s activities and represent the patrol as a voting member of the Troop Leadership Council. Each patrol leader appoints an assistant patrol leader to serve with him.
To have fun and encourage participation, the patrol leader should appoint members of the patrol to offices as way to share the leadership. Patrol offices that are appointed by the patrol leader, with guidance from the Scoutmaster, are the assistant patrol leader, patrol scribe, patrol grubmaster, and patrol cheermaster. These positions help make things happen in your patrol. They are not approved for rank advancement.
Requirements for Eligibility:
¨ Elected by the patrol.
¨ 13 years old.
¨ First Class Rank or higher.
¨ Six months experience with Troop 125.
¨ Completed Oak Leaf Training or will complete within 6 weeks of office.
¨ Signs a commitment to fulfill duties and requirements of office.
¨ Fulfill the duties of the Patrol Leader.
¨ Attends Troop meetings in full Class A uniform.
¨ Attend 75% of meetings.
¨ Attend 75% of Troop Leadership Councils.
¨ Attend the annual Troop Program Planning meeting if in the spring term.
¨ Attend the “Introduction to Leadership” meeting held by the SPL and SM.
¨ Attend 4 of 6 campouts if in the fall term.
¨ Attend 2 of 4 campouts and Summer Camp if in the spring term.
¨ Develop three leadership goals for the term.
¨ Reports to the Senior Patrol Leader.
¨ Lead by example.
¨ Appoint an Assistant Patrol Leader.
¨ Appoint patrol members to be the patrol quartermaster and the patrol scribe.
¨ Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.
¨ Keep patrol members informed. You are the main pipeline for giving patrol members information from the Troop Leadership Council and other important decisions.
¨ Share leadership by assigning each member of the patrol activities when appropriate and help them succeed.
¨ Represent the patrol at Troop Leadership Council meetings and at the annual Troop Program Planning meeting.
¨ Prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities.
¨ Show and help develop patrol spirit.
¨ Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
¨ Set a good example.
¨ Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
¨ Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
¨ Show and help others develop Scout spirit.
Responsibilities and Expectations of the SPL and Scoutmaster
¨ Be available for discussions or phone calls.
¨ Back up your decision within reason.
¨ Listen to and consider your ideas.
¨ Be fair.
¨ Listen to all sides of any issue.
¨ Set a good example for you with their uniform, language, attitude, etc.
I have read and understand the requirements of Patrol Leader and commit to Troop 125 that I will fulfill the duties of this office to the best of my ability. I will fulfill the duties of my office each week, and if absent, will locate a Scoutmaster or SPL approved substitute to assume my responsibilities. I understand that failure to abide by these guidelines may result in my loss of office and/or loss of leadership time toward rank advancement.
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Scout Date
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Scoutmaster Date
As the patrol leader there are many resources available to help you. These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmasters, and troop committee members. Other resources include your senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leaders, troop guides and fellow troop junior leaders. Other resources include your parents, teachers, and pastors. Some literature resources that can help you are the Boy Scout Handbook, the Junior Leader Handbook and the Patrol Leaders Handbook.
Copy to Scout and to Troop 125 Scout office
02/05/08