Troop Scribe
BSA Troop 125
When you accept the position of troop scribe you agree to provide service and leadership in 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 scribe is the troop’s secretary. Although you are not a voting member, you attend the Troop Leadership Council meetings and keep a record of attendance and a logbook of their discussions. You help maintain the troop advancement records with the adult advancement committee chairman. The scribe assists in providing leadership descriptions to new scout leaders so they know what their duties are for the troop. You welcome new scout members to the troop and provide them with identification badges.
Requirements for Eligibility:
¨ Elected by the Troop with the approval of the Scoutmaster.
¨ Signs a commitment to fulfill duties and requirements of office.
¨ Fulfill the duties of the Troop Scribe.
¨ Attend Troop meetings in full Class A Uniform.
¨ Attend the Annual Troop Program Planning meeting.
¨ Attend the “Introduction to Leadership” meeting by the SPL and SM.
¨ Attend 90% of the Troop Leadership Councils.
¨ Attend 90% of Troop meetings.
¨ Attend 2 of 6 campouts if in the Fall term
¨ Attend 2 of 4 campouts or Summer Camp if in the Spring term.
¨ Develop three leadership goals for the term.
¨ Report to the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader.
¨ Attend and keep a log of attendance for all Troop Leadership Councils.
¨ Record attendance of all troop scout leaders on a weekly basis.
¨ Record attendance of all troop members attending campouts and Summer Camp.
¨ Work with troop committee members responsible for records of rank advancement.
¨ Provide all new scouts with name tags.
¨ 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 Scoutmaster:
¨ Be available for discussions or phone calls.
¨ Back up your decisions within reason.
¨ Listen to and consider your ideas.
¨ Be fair.
¨ Listen to all sides of any issue.
¨ Set a good example in wearing the uniform, language, attitude, etc.
I have read and understand the requirements of Troop Scribe and commit to Troop 125 that I will fulfill the duties of this office to the best of my ability. If I am unable to fulfill the duties I will find a substitute approved by the Scoutmaster or SPL 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 troop scribe there are many resources available to help you. These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmasters, troop committee members, your SPL, your ASPL, and your fellow troop junior leaders. Other resources include your parents, pastors, teachers, and community leaders. Literature resources that can help you include the Boy Scout Handbook and Junior Leader Handbook.
Copy to Scout and to Troop 125 Scout office.
02/05/08