Qualifications:
Is at least 21 years old, subscribes to the Declaration of Religious Principle, and agrees to abide by the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. Possesses the moral, educational, and emotional qualities that the Boy Scouts of America deems necessary to afford positive leadership to youth. Is a member of the chartered organization other than the unit leader or assistant unit leader. Is appointed by the chartered organization to serve as its official Scouting representative and is registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities:
- Help secure permission to use camping sites.
- Serve as transportation coordinator.
- Secure tour permits for all troop/team activities.
- Ensure a monthly outdoor program.
- Promote the National Camping Award.
- Promote, through family meetings, attendance at troop/team campouts, camporees, and summer camp to reach the goal of an outing per month.
- Helps the troop/team procure camping equipment.
- Works with the troop/team Quartermaster on proper inventory, storage and maintenance of all equipment.
- Makes periodic safety checks on all troop/team camping gear and encourages safe use of all equipment.
- Gives troop/team a copy of gear report to the Unit Secretary to record in the troop/team record book.
- Report to the troop/team committee each month.