Scout’s Responsibilities
• At Troop 88, we expect each Scout to be active in Troop meetings and campouts, to advance regularly, to wear the full Scout uniform, to practice good manners and behavior, and to do his best by living the ideals of the Scouting as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law
• The key to successful Scouting is the camping program, and only active Scouts will reap the benefits of the Scouting experience
• Inappropriate behavior is not tolerated in Scouting. The Troop leadership will counsel the Scout about his behavior which could result in suspension from the Troop if the behavior is not corrected
Scout Leadership Position Responsibilities
If a scout holds a leadership position, then please review the “Youth Leadership Positions” information page.
Parent’s Responsibilities
• Read “A Parent’s Guide” located in the front of the Boy Scout Handbook
• Scouting is family based. Our Troop is very active and requires a lot of adult help. The adult support is organized through the Troop Committee All parents are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings, join the committee and lend a hand with the many support activities (i.e.: transportation needs, fundraising activities)
• Attend other meetings as required (i.e.: Courts of Honor, Information for summer camp, special activities, etc.)
Adult Leader Responsibilities
Youth Protection
The Boy Scouts of America, Troop 88, and our Charter Organization recognizes the importance of Youth Protection. With this recognition, the Troop Committee is requiring all adult leaders and committee members must complete the BSA Youth Protection on-line training and receive the certificate. This on-line training is available at http://www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx web site.
Scoutmaster
• Train and guide boy leaders to run the Troop
• Work with and through responsible adults to bring Scouting to boys
• Help boys to grow by encouraging them to learn for themselves
• Guide boys in planning the Troop program
• Work with the Troop Quartermaster in maintaining Troop Equipment
• Support the Senior Patrol Leader with advice and counseling
• Conduct Scoutmaster conferences
• Complete Boy Scout Fast Start Training
• Complete Scoutmaster Fundamentals Training as recommended
• Help maintain the Troop Advancement Chair with Advancements and Activities
Assistant Scoutmaster(s)
• Train and guide boy leaders to run the Troop
• Work with and through responsible adults to bring Scouting to boys
• Help boys to grow by encouraging them to learn for themselves
• Guide boys in planning the Troop program
• Serve under the direction of the Scoutmaster
• Serve as the Troop leader in the absence of the Scoutmaster
• Coordinate joint Webelos / Troop activities
• Work with the Troop Quartermaster in maintaining Troop Equipment
• Support the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader with advice and counseling
• Complete Boy Scout Fast Start Training
• Complete Scoutmaster Fundamentals Training as recommended
• Help maintain the Troop Advancement Chair with Advancements and Activities
Committee Responsibilities
The Troop Committee primary responsibilities are supporting the Scoutmaster in delivering quality Troop program and handling Troop administration. Under the direction of the Troop Committee Chairperson, the meetings are held as required, usually monthly. Contact the Committee Chairperson for the current meeting time and location. The committee’s job is:
• Advise the Scoutmaster on policies relating to Scouting and the chartered organization
• Assist in transportation
• Assure that a qualified substitute leader is assigned if the Scoutmaster is absent or unable to serve
• Assure that quality adult leadership is recruited and trained (the Scoutmaster is most important), and encourage adult leader training
• Carry out the policies and regulations of the Boy Scouts of America (found in the Guide to Safe Scouting)
• Coordinate the Friends of Scouting Campaign
• Troop re-chartering
• Encourage the leaders
• Manage troop finances
• Obtain and maintain troop equipment
• Provide adequate meeting facilities
• Recruit and involve troop committee members
• Serve on Boards of Review
• Support Youth recruitment
Committee Chairman
• Organize the committee to see that all functions are delegated, coordinated and completed
• Maintain a close relationship with the charter organization’s representative and the Scoutmaster
• Interpret national and local policies to the troop
• Prepare troop committee meeting agendas
• Call, preside over and promote attendance at monthly troop committee meetings and any special meetings that may be called
• Ensure troop representation at monthly roundtables
• Secure top-notch, trained, individuals for camp leadership
• Arrange for charter review and recharter annually
• Plan the charter presentation
Treasurer
• Keep accurate troop financial records
• Handle all troop funds, pay bills on the recommendation of the Scoutmaster and authorization of the troop committee
• Train and supervise the troop scribe in recordkeeping
• Keep adequate records
• Supervise money-earning projects
• Supervise the camp savings plan (camperships)
• Lead in the preparation of the annual troop budget
• Lead the Friends of Scouting campaign
• Report to the troop committee at each meeting
Quartermaster
• Supervises and helps the troop procure needed equipment
• Makes periodic safety inspections of all troop equipment
• Coordinates replacement of defective, broken or unusable equipment
• Ensure annual renewal of Troop Trailer registration
Advancement Coordinator
• Encourages Scouts to advance in rank
• Works with the troop scribe to maintain all Scout advancement records
• Makes a prompt report on the correct form to the council service center when a troop board of review is held
• Secures badges, certificates and other awards
• Works with the troop librarian to build and maintain a troop library of merit badge pamphlets, books, resources and other advancement literature
• Reports to the troop committee at each meeting
• Serves as Chairman over the Advancement sub-committee